
1 | Optimize student support mechanisms and services
The College of Nursing is committed to preserving and enhancing our compassionate and supportive academic environment. Further, we will ensure that all of our students have the skills, support structures, and experiences needed to thrive as individuals and as nursing professionals. To do this, we will work to improve student satisfaction and well-being, clinical preparedness, scholarly impact, and career outcomes.
2 | Develop faculty advancement support
Our faculty are among the leading nursing experts in the country. Their exceptional teaching talent, clinical experience, and innovative, groundbreaking research and discovery are key reasons the college is positioned to be the best nursing program in the country. To ensure our faculty are supported and able to lead in our field, we will bolster faculty affairs and scholarship support mechanisms.
3 | Invest in our staff’s development
Our staff ensures the college, our students, and our faculty thrive. Their contributions are critical to our success and effectiveness in teaching, service, and research. We, therefore, want to ensure our staff have all the tools they need to be successful in their roles at UF and in their careers. To do this, we must invest in the professional development of our staff and the infrastructure that is required for their work.
4 | Expand our community impact
A critical element of our mission is to advance health equity and, as a public institution, our enduring purpose is to serve our local and state communities. We must make a positive impact on our communities through service and clinical practice. This will require us to be more effectively engaged and embedded with our communities in Gainesville, Jacksonville, and around the state.
5 | Maximize stakeholder and supporter engagement
We are fortunate to have a dedicated, caring, and leading alumni base. To engage our supporters more effectively, we will build meaningful relationships through personalized communication, showcase the impact of alumni and partner contributions, and create opportunities for them to actively engage in our mission.