MERVYN M . DYMALLY COLLEGE OF NURSING
School of Nursing Names New Dean
Dr . Gail Washington joined CDU as the Dean of the Mervyn Dymally School of Nursing ( MMDSON ) in July 2022 .
Dr . Washington brings with her over a quarter-century of professional experience as a visionary leader and researcher in higher education . She joins CDU following her role as Director of the Patricia A . Chin School of Nursing at California State University , Los Angeles ( CSULA ), a role she has held since 2016 . She joined the CSULA faculty in Fall 2002 and has taught multiple lower-division nursing courses as well as master ' s and Doctoral level research courses on her way to becoming a Professor and Director .
“ The nursing profession plays a vital role in the health and well-being of our society ,” said CDU President and CEO David M . Carlisle . “ Dr . Washington ’ s experience , knowledge , and passion towards creating the next generation of nursing professionals and leaders , combined with her dedication to addressing health disparities among vulnerable populations , is truly a windfall for CDU in general and our nursing students in particular .”
Dr . Washington received her Associate Degree in Nursing from Clemson University in South Carolina then went on to obtain BSN and MSN degrees from Drake University in Iowa . She earned a Doctorate in Nursing Science from Louisiana State University in Louisiana . A published researcher , her research interests include health disparities , vulnerable populations , quality of life and instrument development .
“ This role as dean of the CDU Mervyn M . Dymally School of Nursing will provide me with an opportunity to bring my career in higher education back to South Los Angeles where it began ,” shared Dr . Washington , who first taught as a Nursing Instructor at Compton Community College in 1996 . “ I am grateful to be able to support and contribute to CDU ’ s vision of a world without health disparities .”
Dr . Washington will assume the role from Interim Dean Maria Recanita C . Jhocson , who has held the position while a permanent candidate was identified . The new dean was selected following an extensive national search that wrapped up with a presentation she made to CDU students , staff , and faculty titled “ Leadership and Vision for the Future of the Mervyn M . Dymally School of Nursing at CDU .”
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