About the Division
In January 2008, University President Milton Glick announced the expansion of the University’s Division of Health Sciences under the leadership of Vice President for Health Sciences John McDonald. With the expansion, the schools in the former College of Health and Human Sciences became part of the Division of Health Sciences. The transition took effect July 1. (Health and Human Sciences was formed in July 2006 from the College of Human and Community Sciences, established in July 1989.)
“The reorganization of the College of Health and Human Sciences is driven by the recognition that optimal health care is provided by multidisciplinary teams — nurses, public health professionals, social workers, pharmacists, therapists, physicians and others — who train and work together focusing on meeting the healthcare needs of the state,” Glick said. “This integrative approach will best serve University students seeking health-related careers by leveraging the talents and expertise found in these health science disciplines.”
The following units will become part of the Division of Health Sciences as stand-alone units:
- Campus Recreation and Wellness
- Center for the Application of Substance Abuse Technologies
- Orvis School of Nursing
- School of Medicine
- School of Public Health (now the School of Community Health Sciences)
- School of Social Work
These units will become part of the Division of Health Sciences, but may be combined with other units:
- Center for Program Evaluation
- Gerontology Academic Program
- Nevada Center for Ethics and Health Policy
- Sanford Center for Aging
Read more:
- Organization Chart
- “Division of Health Sciences structure announced” - Nevada News, May 30, 2008