Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation - 2023-2026 Strategy

Operational Strategy

AMessage from the Dean

Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation is proud to be a health care education leader in the most innovative university in the nation, where the term “strategy” is never seen as a “one and done” element of operations; rather, it’s considered a living thing in a state of perpetual motion.After all, a true and impactful strategy involves being able to visualize the future and anticipate education and workforce development needs; it’s the ability to create, test and scale solutions; to learn fast, pivot as necessary, and never become complacent. Nowhere is this more important or necessary than in the field of health care education.

Of course, strategy isn’t just about the mechanics of operations. We are training professionals in a human-centric field, and as such, our strategy is based on fundamental values; of inclusivity, of personal wellness, of diversity and creating a sense of belonging for all who are part of our college. We are strategically investing in people - people who learn, who teach, who mentor, and who guide and support. We strategically invest in partnerships - with clinical and industry partners, other universities, social and community groups, professional organizations - because we know creating networks of like-minded individuals and organizations committed to collectively advancing health care education is a communal necessity.

In the pages that follow, you see key areas of strategy for the years 2003-2026, as well as key achievements in the past year. Please feel free to direct any questions or comments to appropriate members of our Executive LeadershipTeam outlined in this document.

Judith Karshmer, PhD, PMHCNS-BC, FAAN

Dean, Professor &ASU Chief Wellness Officer

Edson College

Executive Leadership Team

The Edson College ELT directs the mission, goals and activities of the college.

Judith Karshmer, PhD, PMHCNS-BC, FAAN

Dean, Professor &ASU Chief Wellness Officer

judith.karshmer@asu.edu

Katherine Kenny, DNP, RN,ANP-BC, FAANP, FAAN

Associate Dean of theAcademic Enterprise and Clinical Professor (FSC) katherine.kenny@asu.edu

Nancy Kiernan, MEd Sr. Director, Recruitment & Student Services nkiernan@asu.edu

Lisa McQuerrey, MA Director, Strategic Marketing + Communications lisa.mcquerrey@asu.edu

David Coon, PhD

Associate Dean for Research Initiatives, Support & Engagement

Director, Center for Innovation in Healthy and ResilientAging

Instructor, Partnership for Community Development david.w.coon@asu.edu

Rachel Rivera, CFRE Director, Development rachel.rivera@asu.edu

Craig Laser, EdD, RN, CENP

Associate Dean, Learning Enterprise

ClinicalAssociate. Professor craig.laser@asu.edu

Rick Hall, PhD

Assistant Dean and Clinical Professor rick.hall@asu.edu

Philip Carrano, MBA

Sr. Director, Business Services carranop@asu.edu

Robert Rice, MEd Director, Information Systems robert.rice@asu.edu

Rita Westenberger, MBA, MPM

Associate Director -Administration Support rita.westenberger@asu.edu

DEIB Initiatives

While theArizona State University charter has long advocated for inclusivity in all aspects of university life and operations, the Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation is taking that premise a step further.The college’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives have added one more key element: belonging

“There are many layers to DEI, and at the heart of things, the goal of DEI work is to create and maintain an environment where people feel they belong,” explains Edson College Dean andASU Chief Wellness Officer Judith Karshmer. “Edson is guided by a set of values, one of which is wellness,” says Karshmer. “Feeling you are truly part of something - a community, a cohort, a university environment - is fundamental to a sense of overall well being.”

● ADEIB officer will help guide and scale efforts.

● Agroup of Edson faculty and staff is exploring the current state of diversity and inclusion across the college and making recommendations for a strategic initiative to cultivate positive movement forward.

● Apre-council working group is developing a sustainable DEIB Framework, including a DEIB Council Charter and DEIB StrategicAction Plan.

Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation taking DEIB initiatives to the next level.

Edson College 2026

Edson’s five-year strategic planning process for the college, collectively known as Edson College 2026, is driving development and implementation of key goals identified by Edson’s dean and executive leadership team. There are 15 key areas in which the college has articulated its goals.

● Enrollment (retention, progression, & graduation)

● Student Body (demographics,AZ v non-resident, international students)

● Academic Programs (curricula, core, new programs, format)

● Faculty & Staff Composition Global Reach

● Lifelong Learning (non-credit education, stackable credentials)

● Sponsored Funding

● Research & Discovery

● Learn to Work (internships, OPT, clinical outreach)

● Local Impact (partnerships, outreach)

● Financial Performance

● Alumni Success (employment, scholarship, accomplishments)

● Philanthropic Giving

● Marketing, Media, & National Ranking

● DEIB - Diversity, Equity, Inclusiveness and Belonging

Edson College Mission

Advance interprofessional nursing knowledge and innovative practice models while developing new solutions to optimize the health and well-being of our diverse local, national and global communities.

Deliver excellent nursing and interprofessional education that is accessible, inclusive and learner-centered.

Enhance local & global impact and social embeddedness.

Build a national reputation in innovative nursing and health-related programs that significantly impact individuals and communities.

EstablishASU as a leading global center for interdisciplinary research, discovery and development by 2025.

Edson College Values

Discovery

Diversity,

Equity, Inclusion and Belonging

Excellence & Inspiration

Entrepreneurship & Innovation

Interprofessionalism

Personal Well-Being

A legacy of care… and a future of discovery

PROFESSIONAL, COMMUNITYAND GLOBALEDUCATION

EDSON RESEARCH CENTERS

Academic-Practice Partnerships: Preparing the Health care Workforce

Through partnerships, Edson College has created unique & novel approaches to preparing the workforce of the future.The premise is “What are your workforce needs? How many nurses do you need? How many NPs does your care model require? How do you want to advance your research agenda?”This adaptive model allows us to take our academic programming to the workplace and expands the learning options across the health care continuum.

How we strengthen the health of our communities

● Social embeddedness

● Shared mission

● Engaged and committed to a purpose

● Interest in improving health and health care

● Adesire to test innovation ideas together

● Co-design and co-create

● Awillingness to share results and outcomes

ASU's Edson College is deeply involved in the region and the community, having long-established partnerships with Mayo Clinic, Phoenix Children's Hospital, Dignity Health, Banner Health, the World Health Organization, the Phoenix chapter of the NationalAssociation of Hispanic Nurses.