An Invitation to Apply: Associate Executive Dean for Nursing Education and Director, School of Nursing THE SEARCH Ohio University is seeking an experienced, dynamic and visionary leader for the position of Associate Executive Dean for Nursing Education/Director, School of Nursing. Candidates must be eligible for tenured appointment at the senior level (Full or Associate Professor). The University seeks a candidate who will bring leadership to the School’s pre-licensure associate degree in nursing (A.D.N.) program, R.N.-to-B.S.N. program and M.S.N. programs. (http://www.ohiou.edu/nursing). A generic baccalaureate program is anticipated to start in 2008. The Director reports jointly to the Dean of the College of Health and Human Services and to the Executive Dean, Regional Campuses. Typically, day-to-day reporting will be to the Dean; while the Executive Dean will be consulted as needed regarding matters directly affecting regional campus operations, budget and planning. The Director is responsible for academic program development and administration, faculty and staff recruitment and development, facilitating scholarly activities, establishing and maintaining relations with internal and external constituencies, budget management, fundraising, and other duties normally associated with academic department administration. Directors within the College normally teach one course or equivalent per year. This is a year-round tenure-track faculty appointment. Ohio University is a state-supported, Carnegie Research University (High Research Activity) with about 20,000 students on its Athens campus and another 8,500 students on five regional campuses. The College of Health and Human Services (the College) is organized into six schools: Health Sciences; Hearing, Speech and Language Sciences; Human and Consumer Sciences; Nursing; Physical Therapy; and Recreation and Sport Sciences. The College is housed in a recently renovated building, Grover Center. The

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building is also home to an employee wellness center, numerous “smart” classrooms, a multidisciplinary clinic, and a café. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience, plus the selected candidate will be eligible for University benefits including tuition benefits for employee and family, comprehensive insurance package (health and life insurance, prescription plan, vision benefits, dental plan), relocation assistance, and retirement plan.

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Earned doctorate in nursing or related field with a master’s degree in nursing. Academic and scholarly experiences and qualifications for appointment to Professor (preferred) or Associate Professor. Recent university-level teaching experience. Strong record of academic leadership ability, preferably with all levels of nursing education represented in the School. Experience in curriculum development, program evaluation and accreditation. Commitment to teaching, scholarship, and service. Experience in obtaining grant support for programs or scholarly activity. Strong organizational, leadership and interpersonal skills. Commitment to fostering diversity and a global perspective within the School of Nursing. Active involvement in discipline-related organizations. Prior experience within a multi-campus program is desirable. Eligible for licensure in Ohio.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION The administrative responsibilities of the Associate Executive Dean for Nursing Education / Director of the School of Nursing pertain to the broad areas of directing instruction, developing curriculum, organizing and coordinating the activities of these disciplines, faculty and student recruitment and development, and resource development. Specific areas of responsibility include school governance, curriculum and instruction, faculty affairs, student affairs, external communication, budget and resources, office management, and professional development. This role is unique in that the individual holding this position is charged with responsibility for leading the (Athens-based) School of Nursing, but also for interfacing effectively with Ohio University’s Associate Degree of Nursing (A.D.N.) programs on the other campuses, as well as continuing collaboration within and between the A.D.N., R.N. to B.S.N. and M.S.N. programs. Important additional factors and criteria include optimizing program delivery, minimizing travel requirements, improving facultycommunity communications, enhancing student advising and interaction, overseeing

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accreditation activities, curricular development and revisions, achieving high NCLEX test scores and attention to governance issues. School Governance Responsibilities • Meet regularly with the College Dean and the other School Directors to coordinate the total academic program within the College of Health and Human Services. • Appoint and/or recommend faculty for committee assignments within the School, College and University. • Develop long- and short-term goals and objectives for the School and submit an annual report of the accomplishments. • Perform other School duties as determined by the Dean or University. Curriculum and Instruction Responsibilities • Be responsible for curriculum revisions and their ultimate approval. • Approve and monitor program delivery at Regional Campuses. • Development of class schedules. • Implement policy and procedures for program outcomes assessment. Faculty Affairs Responsibilities • Meet regularly with faculty members of the School through faculty meetings and individual consultation. • Participate in the appointment, evaluation, and promotion and tenure process of personnel within the School. • Annually develop and establish with each faculty member a job description for his/her position in accordance with the contract period. • Be responsible to see that office hours are posted and maintained within the School. • Promote and support faculty development endeavors of the School. • Determine merit awards and prepare contracts with annual salary compensation. • Provide leadership for faculty recruitment. • Establish School committees and recommend or appoint faculty to serve. Student Affairs Responsibilities • Coordinate the advisement of students as determined by the School, or the needs of the students. • Coordinate recruitment and retention activities within the School. External Communication Responsibilities • Serve as the School liaison within the University and the Community and State. • Represent School faculty in the governance of the College and University by effectively eliciting and conveying their ideas and opinions. • Coordinate and submit documentation for program reviews, accreditation reports, and School assessment efforts.

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Serve as a representative of Ohio University, through presentations, appointment or elected office in the learned profession. Serve as an advocate and spokesperson for needs and concerns in the delivery of the School’s programs. Promote and support efforts in alumni relations on and off campus.

Budget and Resource Responsibilities • Prepare and submit budget and grant proposals for the School. • Coordinate the purchase, use, maintenance, and security of instructional equipment and materials used in the School. • Administer the School budget, and any additional budgets of the Ohio University Foundation. • Direct and coordinate fund raising activities with the Assistant Dean of Development and University Development Office. Office Management Responsibilities • Submit class schedules, budget needs, and other requests and reports to the College Dean. • Selection, supervision and evaluation of non-academic personnel. • Develop and maintain personnel files. • Monitor building security and maintenance. • Encourage activities that provide for a positive learning and work environment and promote morale within the School. Professional Development Responsibilities • Continue to update himself/herself professionally through participation, scholarly activities, and other appropriate means.

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CHARACTERISTICS OF THE IDEAL CANDIDATE The ideal candidate for this position will personify and advocate for the mission and vision set forth by the Ohio University School of Nursing. While it is realized that no candidate will exhibit all desired qualities, the ideal candidate will possess the following, in addition to meeting the qualifications and responsibilities stated above: • Collaborative consensus builder with deans of HHS and the regional campuses. • High integrity. • Strong, but not domineering. • Belief in the abilities and capabilities of non-traditional nursing students and the viability of multiple pathways to becoming an R.N. • Ability to distribute attention and priority among Ohio University’s various nursing programs. • Commitment to fairness. • Transparency in decision-making. • Experience with multi-campus nursing programs (desirable).

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Experience with associate degree in nursing (A.D.N.) programs (desirable). Ability to reach out to and develop new patterns of collaboration with other healthcare and educational institutions. Open to possible development and operationalization of a doctorate of nursing practice (D.N.P.) program. Experience with online learning and distance education. Sensitivity to rural healthcare as an important component of Ohio University’s nursing programs, students, faculty and staff. Ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of constituencies. Ability to contribute to garnering resources for nursing education beyond those that the College of Health and Human Services and Office of Regional Campuses can contribute. Experience with more than one level/type of nursing education. Open to and supportive of innovative approaches to nursing education. Available, accessible, collaborative, inclusive leadership style Address change in an evolutionary, incremental fashion. Respect for and willingness to work within Ohio University’s culture. Able to “see the potential” and “make a difference”.

TO APPLY: The Search Committee for the Associate Executive Dean for Nursing Education/Director, School of Nursing will review applications beginning immediately, and will continue to do so until the position is filled. Please send CV with cover letter which includes statement describing how applicant’s qualifications and accomplishments fit the requirements of the position; and the names, titles, current addresses, e-mail addresses and telephone numbers of at least three references, preferably by email, in strict confidence to: Sharon M. Flynn Hollander or Dr. Clifford R. Hollander The Hollander Group [email protected] 202-270-8772 Ohio University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

ABOUT THE SCHOOL OF NURSING Overview The School of Nursing currently offers a pre-licensure nursing program, A.D.N., on three regional campuses (Zanesville, Chillicothe, Southern), and a bachelor’s completion program, B.S.N., delivered totally via online instruction. A master’s program, M.S.N., began in January 2004. The development of a generic baccalaureate is underway on the Athens campus and will be considered for regional campus development in the future. -5-

Across the Ohio University campuses, there are approximately 45 full- and part-time faculty and staff; and 568 associate, 321 R.N.-to-B.S.N.’s and 51 master’s degree majors. For more information about the School of Nursing, visit http://www.ohiou.edu/nursing. Vision The Ohio University School of Nursing will provide accessible state of the discipline undergraduate and graduate nursing education. The School will focus on fostering preservation, promotion, and restoration of health in the global community. Our graduates will be highly competent practitioners, leaders, and scholars who are grounded in a sense of inquiry, and committed to human caring within a climate of diversity. Mission The Ohio University School of Nursing promotes excellence in the profession of nursing through education, scholarship, and service. The School provides quality educational experiences, utilizes clinical partnerships and facilitates regional collaboration that enhances the health of diverse communities. The School of Nursing is committed to seeing that achievement of the B.S.N. is possible throughout the 19-county area of southeastern Ohio. Program delivery on the regional campuses is vital to this accessibility. The School provides further service to the professional and lay communities through development of professional continuing education for R.N.s. Goals Practice and learning come together to create excellence and professionalism in nursing. Toward that end, the School of Nursing provides the R.N. with the opportunity to: • Acquire a liberal, professional education as a basis for practice and advanced education. • Develop an eclectic theory base for use in design and delivery of excellent nursing care. • Develop an attitude of intellectual inquiry and competency in critical thinking. • Develop leadership skills in traditional and emerging roles. • Develop collegial relationships with nurses and others concerned with health care. • Develop competence in a variety of communication modes. • Integrate a health promotion perspective into one's own practice. • Develop proficiency in the use of research to improve practice. • Develop an enhanced sense of professionalism. History of the School of Nursing The associate degree of nursing (A.D.N.) was first offered on the Zanesville campus of Ohio University in 1967. It was first offered on the Chillicothe campus in 1993 and at the Southern (Ironton) campus in 2004. The R.N.-to-B.S.N. Program at Ohio University admitted its first students in the summer of 1975. Only a few elective courses were offered that first summer. The first course offered, The Nurse and the Law, was attended by 102 students. At that time the faculty

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consisted of a director, Dr. Margaret Wyatt, and two full-time faculty members. In the fall, another full-time faculty member was welcomed and the program began accepting full-time students. As the program grew, more faculty members were added to keep up with the demand. The first three graduates completed the program in June 1976. On July 1, 1979, Ohio University formed its ninth college, the College of Health and Human Services. One year later, the School of Nursing moved from the College of Education to the College of Health and Human Services. The School was first accredited by the National League for Nursing (NLN) in 1983. Initially, many courses were taught in regional hospitals in the evenings and on weekends. This gave many nurses a chance to take courses in their hometowns. Eventually, courses were established at the regional campuses, where students were able to take some of the support courses they needed and avail themselves of the library resources. Instead of students traveling to one class each weekend, faculty members traveled to the regional campuses. Ohio University School of Nursing has been a leader in the use of technology to increase the accessibility of its programs. In the 1980s Ohio University invested in distance learning technology that made it possible to teach one class to several sites simultaneously. As the nursing shortage made it more and more difficult for R.N.s to take even one day for a class that was close to home, the School of Nursing began to develop blended courses. These part in-class and part online courses reduced travel time to class for students. Based on student input and data indicating that a comparable level of learning is achieved, the move to a predominantly online delivery strategy occurred in 2005. Online instruction is the current principal delivery mechanism for the R.N.-toB.S.N. program. In 2004, the School of Nursing expanded its mission by joining with the Associate’s Degree in Nursing (A.D.N.) programs located on regional campuses and adding a master’s program (M.S.N.). The School now encompasses all nursing programs at Ohio University; this helps students as they make the transition from one program to the next. Distance Learning Education programs in the School of Nursing are geared to meet the needs of distance learners. The online (distance learning) delivery system gives students the flexibility to engage in learning at times and locations that are convenient for them. Students may connect to Ohio University through the Internet to read course assignments, engage in online discussion with classmates, take tests, and more through web sites especially designed for the program. Students and faculty remain in frequent contact through online discussions hosted by the Ohio University Without Boundaries (OUWB) intranet. Faculty members work with every student to plan an educational experience that best meets that individual's needs.

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Where clinical curricula require students to be physically present, faculty and staff work closely with each student, so that the student can obtain the best quality clinical experiences. Clinical opportunities are negotiated with facilities and preceptors close to home, where a student may wish to find employment after graduation. Academic Programs Associate Degree In Nursing (A.D.N.) The Associate Degree Program (A.D.N.) is offered on three regional campuses. It is a traditional program in the sense that students attend class on campus and complete clinical courses under the direction of the faculty and preceptors located in the region. All three regional campuses collaborate with local licensed practical nursing (L.P.N.) programs and provide a mechanism for L.P.N.s to enter the second year of the A.D.N. Program. The curriculum is designed so it can be completed in six quarters. The program is accredited by the National League for Nursing Accreditation Commission to 2015. R.N.-to-B.S.N. Program The R.N.-to-B.S.N. Program initially offered weekend courses with a different course offered in a different location each quarter. As Ohio University expanded its technological abilities the R.N.-to-B.S.N. Program took advantage of the technology and offered courses via interactive television. Courses could be offered on a regular schedule and on several regional campuses simultaneously. The move to a predominantly online delivery has allowed the program to expand beyond the regional campus system. Agency-specific arrangements can provide on-site classroom-based courses. The R.N.to-B.S.N. Program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education to 2011. More than 1,700 students have graduated from the R.N.-to-B.S.N. program since it began in 1975. M.S.N. Program The M.S.N. program prepares advanced practice nurses to: provide expert direct client care, teach in a variety of capacities including undergraduate nursing programs, manage agencies that deliver health care, and provide leadership in a variety of nursing and health care services. Graduates of the M.S.N. program are prepared to work collaboratively with professionals from a variety of disciplines and mobilize resources for care of families, communities and clients—primarily in rural settings. Graduates are able to identify and implement changes in complex health care delivery systems that enhance the quality and costeffectiveness of client care. Students can select one of three concentrations: • Nurse Administrator • Nurse Educator

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The M.S.N. program has received accreditation from the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) through 2010. School Nurse License Program The goal of the School Nurse License program is to provide R.N.s with the preparation necessary to practice as a school nurse in the State of Ohio. School nurses focus on the relationship between the health of school students and their participation in education. In this regard, they seek to minimize health-related interference with learning. School nurses manage acute health concerns; administer medications; provide health screenings; teach students, faculty and staff about health issues; and participate in the development of health curriculum in the school district. The knowledge and skills they need include those of assessment, health promotion, disease prevention, program planning, safety and counseling. School nurses are expected to understand how health care fits into and is influenced by the education system and to use their expertise to the advantage of both areas. Traditional B.S.N. Program The program that is being planned will consist of 192 quarter credits with 70 credits in prerequisites and support courses and 122 credits in nursing. Students would be admitted to the freshman year and would begin nursing major courses in the middle of the sophomore year. Students will need to drive to some of the clinical courses. Faculty Profile There are 37 faculty members in the School of Nursing. All are prepared at the M.S.N. level. Additionally, one holds a MBA, eight are nurse practitioners, eight hold a doctoral degree with two others at the dissertation stage. It is a predominantly female faculty with two male faculty members. The majority of the degrees are from local universities. Faculty members are expected to teach 12 credits per quarter and to serve on various committees throughout the University. Scholarly interests include: the role of technology in learning, health literacy, diabetes and family routines, role of preceptors in prelicensure instruction, tobacco use and cessation, international experiences in prelicensure education, remediation in prelicensure education, and stress and coping in pediatric patients. Student Profile The students across all programs are a microcosm of the region. They are predominantly Caucasian (probably no more than 2% of the student body would claim to belong to one of the federal ethnic groups) and their families have lived in southeastern Ohio for many years. It is not uncommon for those in the current population to be the first members of their families to obtain a college degree. The student population is likely to change with the addition of a traditional B.S.N. program, as these students are likely to come from

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other areas in the state and region. Current students tend to be older and fit the “nontraditional” mode rather than the traditional 18 to 22 year old pattern of students. They are older, frequently are married and have children, and are employed in a regular position (as distinguished from a job obtained to assist with school expenses). Males are more heavily represented in the A.D.N. Program than in the other programs. The percentage of men in the program is approximately 11%. The current profile of students in the School of Nursing is: • A.D.N. Students: 568 • R.N. to B.S.N. Students: 321 • M.S.N. Students: 51 Accreditation Programs in the School of Nursing are accredited by the National League for Nursing (NLN) Accrediting Commission and Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCND).

ABOUT THE COLLEGE OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES The College of Health and Human Services is comprised of six academic areas: • School of Health Sciences • School of Human and Consumer Sciences • School of Hearing Speech & Language Sciences • School of Nursing • School of Physical Therapy • School of Recreation and Sport Sciences. Vision The College will be a national leader in the preparation of health and human service professionals and scholars. Such leadership will be distinguished by its interdisciplinary emphases and roles in defining state-of-the-art practices, enriching communities through model outreach activities, and advancing scholarship that informs policy and practice. Mission The College faculty and staff engage in research and creative activities that contribute to the development, interpretation, and application of new knowledge within professional disciplines and enhance the educational experiences of students. The College values student learning and inquiry through rigorous curricular and co-curricular activities that prepare them to assume leadership roles as professionals in a competitive, diverse and global environment. The College’s outreach activities enhance the campus experience, extend the boundaries of the University and enrich quality of life, especially for those in need, through collaborations among faculty, administrators, staff, students and alumni.

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ABOUT OHIO UNIVERSITY Ohio University is a 200-year-old public institution, established in 1804, just one year after Ohio attained statehood. The University is home to nine colleges: • College of Arts & Sciences • College of Business • College of Communication • College of Education • College of Engineering • College of Fine Arts • College of Health & Human Services • Honors Tutorial College • University College. Together, these colleges offer more than 250 majors in both undergraduate and graduate programs. The University’s main campus, located in Athens, Ohio, anchors five nearby southeastern Ohio regional campuses in Chillicothe, Ironton, Lancaster, St. Clairsville, and Zanesville. About 20,000 students attend classes on the Athens campus and another 8,000 attend at the satellite locations. Ohio University is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, as well as a number of professional organizations. U.S. News & World Report, Princeton Review’s Best Colleges, and other respected publications have cited Ohio University for academic quality and best value among major universities. The University actively seeks to maintain and foster multicultural educational and extracurricular programs, and offers related learning and travel programs to strengthen student exposure to multicultural opportunities.

ABOUT ATHENS, OHIO Athens, Ohio, with a current permanent population of about 21,000, is located in the southeastern portion of the state, in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. With a nearly equal balance between permanent and University populations, Athens has the academic look and feel of a “university town”, with all of the accompanying cultural and entertainment opportunities. Recreational opportunities are plentiful. Athens is minutes from the 2,600-acre Strouds Run State Park and is immediately adjacent to the 230,000-acre Wayne National Forest; these natural areas offer picnicking, hiking, camping, fishing, horseback riding, nature study and other activities. Excellent local golfing is available at the Ohio University Golf Course, which is nestled in the bend of the Hocking River. The main range of the spectacular Appalachian Mountains is less than an hour’s drive away.

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Athens is situated at the intersection of two major highways, US 33 and US 50. The Ohio state capital, Columbus, is about 65 miles northwest, via US 33. Port Columbus International Airport is located east of Columbus and can be reached from Athens without driving through the city.

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