Welcome from the Dean

Dean Richard "Biff" Williams Welcome to Indiana State University’s College of Nursing, Health, and Human Services (CNHHS).  It is an honor to serve as the founding Dean of this new College.  We are committed to our mission of inspiring professionals and students through an interdisciplinary approach while developing skilled leaders, educators, researchers, and innovators in Nursing, Health, and Human Services.  Our programs focus around our core values of caring, health, integrity, respect, and performance with the vision of becoming eminent in providing qualified professionals serving diverse populations through learning, leadership, scholarship, innovation, and community engagement.

Our college was created on July 1, 2007 with the intention to increase the visibility of health professions at ISU, empower the faculty who advocate for health professions, promote greater collaboration between health-oriented units, attract external resources, initiate and develop new health-related programs, strengthen ties with community partners and to better meet regional  and state needs.  I am excited for you to navigate through our website to see all that we have accomplished over the past three years. 
 
The College of Nursing, Health, and Human Services offers a wide array of programs that lead to careers in Athletic Training, Dietetics, Exercise Science, Family Consumer Sciences, Health, Human Development, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Physical Education, Physical Therapy, Physician Assistant Studies, Recreation, Recreation Therapy, Social Work, and Sport Management.  Our programs are accredited by eleven different governing bodies and are supported by thirteen laboratories. 

We are committed to providing our students with a supportive learning environment that is progressive, challenging and creative.  Last year our faculty and students participated in more than 160 community engagement/experiential learning projects, served over 300 community agencies and won more than 40 awards.  Through these activities, and the opportunity to be involved with ten different student organizations within our college, our students obtain the necessary skills and credentials to become competent practicing professionals.
 
Again, welcome to the College of Nursing, Health, and Human Services.  I hope you enjoy navigating through our web site and discover all of the wonderful things our college has to offer.  If you are a student interested in one or more of our exciting majors please do not hesitate to contact us, as we are committed to your success and would welcome the opportunity to serve you.  Likewise, if you are one of our many alumni we would love to hear from you.  Many of our alumni have done wonderful things and we would like the opportunity to celebrate your accomplishments.

Sincerely,

Richard "Biff" Williams Ph.D., ATC
Dean, College of Nursing, Health, and Human Services