UW School of Nursing
School-Wide Initiatives 2025-2030
Strengthened Operational Infrastructure, Systems Modernization & Service Accessibility
Initiative Summary
Modernizing and streamlining organizational infrastructure through enhanced digital platforms, clear governance, improved service access, and investment in modern tools to support efficient, transparent, and data-driven operations.
Operationalizes the following Strategic Priorities & Strategies: B-2, B-3, B-4, D-4
Comprehensive Professional Growth
Initiative Summary
Expanding professional development, mentorship, and leadership pathways to deepen faculty and staff contributions and strengthen institutional capacity.
Operationalizes the following Strategic Priorities & Strategies: B-2, B-3, C-1, D-1
Research Investment, Innovation & Infrastructure Enhancement
Initiative Summary
Enhancing research infrastructure and innovation by diversifying funding, strengthening research support, and advancing digital health and emerging technologies to improve real-world health outcomes.
Operationalizes the following Strategic Priorities & Strategies: A-1, A-2
Academic Accessibility & Innovation
Initiative Summary
Modernizing and expanding academic programs through competency-based education, emerging technologies, simulation excellence, and new program pathways that advance workforce readiness.
Operationalizes the following Strategic Priorities & Strategies: A-3, A-4, C-1, C-4, D-1, E-3
Whole-Community Wellness Integration
Initiative Summary
Cultivating a health-promoting environment through aligned wellness frameworks, expanded Whole U engagement, and strengthened student wellness programming.
Operationalizes the following Strategic Priorities & Strategies: B-1, C-2
Strategic Partnership Enhancement, Innovation & Philanthropy
Initiative Summary
Deepening philanthropic investment and strategic partnerships to advance education, research, workforce development, and community health impact.
Operationalizes the following Strategic Priorities & Strategies: C-3, D-1, D-3, E-2, E-3, E-4
Holistic Student Success Ecosystem Integration
Initiative Summary
Integrating academic, wellbeing, leadership, and policy supports into a cohesive, equity-centered student success ecosystem.
Operationalizes the following Strategic Priorities & Strategies: C-2, C-3, C-4, D-1, D-2
Tri-Campus Infrastructure Alignment & Integration
Initiative Summary
Formalize tri-campus alignment through inclusive cross-campus collaboration, shared infrastructure, and coordinated quality improvement.
Operationalizes the following Strategic Priorities & Strategies: C-4, D-2, E-1