Dean, College of Nursing

Versie Johnson-Mallard, Ph.D., WHNP-BC, FAANP, FAAN

Versie Johnson-Mallard, Ph.D., WHNP-BC, FAANP, FAAN

Dean, Henderson Memorial Endowed Chair
College of Nursing

Education

  • B.S.N., Florida A&M University
  • M.S.N., University of Florida
  • M.M.S.C., University of South Florida
  • Ph.D., University of South Florida

Job Description

Provides strategic vision and leadership to the faculty, staff and students to address the mission of the university and the College of Nursing. Dean Johnson-Mallard sets the direction of the college to be consistent with new developments in healthcare and changing societal needs. Representing the college at professional meetings at all levels of the university, she acts as a liaison for the college. Johnson-Mallard's other duties include preparing and administering the college’s budget; recruiting and appointing faculty, staff and students; developing and implementing a program for faculty and staff development; supporting faculty scholarship and research; staff development and growth while establishing and implementing a program for student recruitment; supporting student activities; and providing leadership in curriculum development and program evaluation within the College of Nursing.

Direct Reports

  • Associate Dean, Faculty Affairs, Christine Kauth 
  • Associate Dean, Academic Affairs, Tracey Motter
  • Assistant Dean, Student Affairs, Curtis Good
  • Director of Advancement, Corey Hukill
  • Senior RCM Director, Debbie Rho
  • Faculty, College of Nursing
  • Marketing, Communications and Public Relations Director, Kathleen Norman
  • Lead IT User Support Analyst, Chris DiPadova
  • Administrative Assistant to the Dean, Gyongyike Stypa

Contact

vjohns29@kent.edu, 330-672-3777

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