ACADEMIC AFFAIRS
ACCREDITATION
The Doctor of Nursing Practice program at CDU ’ s Mervyn M . Dymally College of Nursing achieved a significant milestone by receiving accreditation from the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education ( CCNE ). The esteemed CCNE Board of Commissioners , following a thorough evaluation that included an on-site visit to the CDU campus in October 2022 , granted accreditation to the program for a five-year term , retroactive to the program ’ s launch and extending until June 30 , 2028 . This recognition solidifies the university ’ s commitment to providing excellence in nursing education and underscores its reputation as a premier institution in the field .
PIVOTAL PARTNERSHIPS
VISIT FROM BIOSCIENCELA CEO , MR . DAVID WHELANT
CDU played host to a special visit from BioScienceLA CEO , Mr . David Whelan , and delegates from the Association of British HealthTech Industries ( ABHI ) and UK Trade & Investment . The visit consisted of a brief tour of the CDU campus and a roundtable discussion with leaders from both organizations and the delegation . The purpose of the meeting was to welcome foreign investors to explore a potential partnership with CDU .
CDU SIMULATION CENTER IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCE
CDU hosted a special invite-only CDU Simulation Center Immersive Experience for the CDU Community and partners of the University . The exhibition provided an engaging opportunity to introduce both the Center and the University to new and current donors , as well as local officials . Representatives from Deloitte , Grifols , Merrill Lynch , and the City of Los Angeles Civil + Human Rights and Equity Department were all in attendance along with representatives from the office of Los Angeles County Supervisor Holly J . Mitchell .
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ACADEMIC AFFAIRS Charles R . Drew University of Medicine and Science