SEPT 25' DEAN’S UPDATE
DearBCHfamily,
Wehopeeveryoneishavingagreatstarttothefallsemester!ThroughoutSeptember, theDeanshaveremainedcommittedtosupportingourcollege.Here’sasummaryof ourefforts:
BCH All-College Meeting Establishes New Goals
We have set ambitious goals to continue driving the growth and impact of the Brooks College of Health. Our priorities include achieving at least a 10% increase in student enrollments, raising the four-year graduation rate to 52%, and maintaining strong outcomes with a three-year transfer graduation rate of 82% and an academic progress rate of 88%. We are also committed to advancing our research profile with a goal of submitting at least 20 external proposals, increasing fundraising efforts to secure a minimum of $4.1 million, and deepening our community engagement initiatives. These objectives are grounded in our shared commitment to student success, research excellence, and fostering a culture of continuous growth and positive change.
LINKING INDUSTRY TO NURSING EDUCATION (LINE) FUNDING
$771,600
FL BOG + MAYO CLINIC, FL
The Nurse Anesthesiology Program (NAP) has received $771,600 in support from the Florida Board of Governors and our community partner, Mayo Clinic of Florida. These funds will allow the program to grow by hiring an additional clinical education coordinator and enhancing the MedNexus-Deerwood Simulation Center to better accommodate increased enrollments.
Congratulations and heartfelt thanks to our NAP faculty and Mayo Clinic partners for their exceptional efforts in making this possible.
BCH GRADUATE STUDENTS LEADERSHIP TRAINING
Building on the positive feedback from our last two graduate cohort leadership training sessions, the BCH Leadership Institute is once again offering the IGNITE training to all graduate students this year. A total of 78 students have enrolled in the current cohort, following the successful participation of 106 students in the first cohort and 65 students in the second.
BCH Leadership Institute 2025 – 26 Cohort
78
ADMITTED
F
BCH hosted a vibrant fall celebration to spotlight its academic programs and student clubs and organizations. More than 500 UNF students joined the festivities, enjoying music, interactive games and a strong sense of community. The event offered a meaningful opportunity to connect, create lasting memories and celebrate the spirit of the season.
BCH–ARTHUR MURRAY PARTNERSHIP ON LIFESTYLE
MANAGEMENT
The Brooks College of Health is proud to partner with Arthur Murray International to launch a new concentration in LifeStyle Management. This collaboration reflects BCH’s commitment to meeting community needs through an innovative program that integrates lifestyle medicine, nutrition, leadership and the management of health and wellness centers—empowering students to promote and sustain healthy living.
Faculty Awards
BCH leadership attended the Convocation and the 2025 Faculty Awards Ceremony to celebrate colleagues recognized for their outstanding achievements. We are especially proud of our BCH faculty award recipients, whose commitment to teaching, research, excellence and service reflects UNF’s mission and our college’s dedication to shaping the future of health care.
Teaching Award
Faculty Scholarship Award
We are dedicated to the college's growth, supporting our faculty and staff, and advancing the success of our students. Please let us know if you have any questions.
Outstanding Graduate Teaching Award
MISHALEFTWICH & Dietetics
Adjunct
EILEENMYERS Nutrition & Dietetics
Outstanding
DR.HANAHAMANDI Health Administration