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Iona College, a nationally recognized independent liberal arts college serving close to 3,600 students, announces a national search for a founding dean for the NewYork-Presbyterian Iona

SEARCH PROSPECTUS:

FOUNDING DEAN OF THE NEWYORK-PRESBYTERIAN IONA SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES

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THE CREATION OF THE NEWYORK-PRESBYTERIAN

LEADERSHIP AGENDA FOR THE DEAN OF THE

Iona College, a nationally recognized independent

liberal arts college serving close to 3,600 students,

announces a national search for a founding dean

for the NewYork-Presbyterian Iona School of Health

Sciences The College was founded in 1940 by

the Congregation of Christian Brothers, a religious

order of educators Iona is a private Catholic college

located on a 45-acre campus in New Rochelle, only

20 miles north of Manhattan in suburban Westchester

County, New York

The Dean, who will report directly to the Provost,

will serve on the President’s Cabinet, and will work

closely with the President and leadership team This

key leadership position provides extraordinary vision,

strategic direction, and entrepreneurial management

The Dean will have the opportunity to help mold and

shape the future of this new School, which

NewYork-Presbyterian has supported with a gift of $20 million

Iona College anticipates commencing classes at the

Iona Bronxville campus in the fall of 2022 A link to the announcement of the partnership can be found here The Dean is expected to take office in February 2022

or soon thereafter

In the last several years, Iona has expanded and strengthened its academic programs, enhanced its physical plant, and heightened its sense of campus community The Dean will join an institution with impressive momentum, an innovative spirit, and

an aspirational culture As the College shapes its ambitious goals for the future, strategically aligning its planning for academic programs, enrollment management, development, communications, and marketing, this key position provides significant opportunity for experienced and inspiring leadership

LEADERSHIP TEAM

President Seamus Carey, Ph.D., a national leader

in higher education and a noted advocate of the

relevance and importance of a liberal arts education,

became Iona College’s ninth president on July 1, 2019

President Carey has a long and successful tenure in

higher education including president of Transylvania

University in Kentucky; dean of Arts and Sciences at

Sacred Heart University in Connecticut and chairman

of the philosophy department at Manhattan College

in New York Since coming to Iona, he has made

transformational changes which include the planned

purchase of the Concordia College Campus in

Bronxville, the partnership with NewYork-Presbyterian

to open a new School of Health Sciences, and

launching the Gaels Go Further mentoring program

connecting Iona Alumni and students

Darrell P Wheeler, Ph.D., MPH, ACSW, a nationally

recognized leader, educator, and scholar, has served

as Iona College’s provost and senior vice president

for academic affairs since July 1, 2018 Dr Wheeler came to Iona from the University at Albany (SUNY), where he served as dean of the School of Social Welfare, vice provost for public engagement, and professor A well-regarded and active scholar, Dr

Wheeler has published and presented extensively in the areas of health and mental health disparities; HIV prevention and intervention; minority health; individual and community resilience; LGBTQ community health and intervention; social justice; and community service and has been the recipient of numerous distinguished awards and honors

The President’s senior leadership team, comprised

of highly effective leaders, educators, and scholars, contributes to strategic planning efforts to enhance retention, expand faculty development opportunities, diversity, and ensure student success at Iona

ABOUT IONA COLLEGE

A diverse community of learners and scholars with a

commitment to academic excellence in the tradition

of American Catholic higher education, Iona College

celebrated its 80th anniversary in 2020, having opened

its doors in 1940 with nine Christian Brothers and

six lay faculty greeting the first class The Christian

Brothers named the College after Iona, a tiny island

off the west coast of Scotland, home to the historically

pivotal monastery of St Columba

Today, Iona is a midsized, “Master’s L,” Carnegie Classification Catholic college of approximately 3,000 undergraduate and 600 graduate students from 35 states and territories and 40 countries It has 50,000 alumni around the globe Known for its liberal arts core curriculum and commitment to service and pre-professional programs, this NCAA Division

I school offers 37 undergraduate majors, 42 minors, and 26 graduate programs

IONA COLLEGE (CONT.)

Iona has a School of Arts and Sciences, the LaPenta

School of Business and is in the process of creating

the NewYork-Presbyterian Iona School of Health

Sciences Iona’s enhanced academic standing

is evidenced by its national accreditations in its

business, computer science, education, school

psychology, marriage and family therapy, chemistry,

occupational therapy, communication sciences

and disorders graduate program, and social work

programs The College offers a variety of learning

opportunities for students, from the academic

rigor of its Honors program to its multi-faceted and

increasingly diverse living and learning communities

Iona College was on the front lines of COVID-19 when

the virus first hit New Rochelle in March 2020 Hailed

as the “first to close, first to reopen,” Iona nevertheless

pushed ahead on its path of innovation A year later,

this small Catholic liberal arts college just north of

New York City has emerged as an anomaly in higher

education: while national enrollment plummeted,

Iona’s enrollment rose by 15 percent

Iona not only revamped many of its traditional course

offerings, but also launched several new degrees

this year The College also incentivized faculty to

reexamine and reinvent the curriculum and course

offerings to align with market changes and demands

The launch of a new logo, website and brand

promise: “Learn Outside the Lines” was the result of a community effort Iona also hired Hall of Fame men’s basketball coach Rick Pitino, who is eager to claim the team’s 14th MAAC Championship and lead Iona even deeper into the March Madness of the NCAA tournament

The Hynes Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation, meanwhile, launched its first two dynamic new

majors this year – a BA in Entrepreneurial Leadership and a BBA in Entrepreneurship Also new to the Hynes Institute is an online advanced certificate

in Entrepreneurship & Innovation Programs are designed to inspire students to be innovative leaders and problem-solvers, empowering them to be agents

of change in the world

From its founding through to today, Iona has welcomed a high percentage of first-generation college students The student body is diverse The alumni body is deeply committed to the success of the school The Board of Trustees is both engaged and invested in Iona’s long-term success in changing times, while appreciative of the school’s unique history In other words, Iona has a uniquely compelling story to tell

FACILITIES

New buildings and facilities, completely renovated

classrooms and simulation labs, and comprehensive

technology and equipment upgrades have also been

a critical component of Iona’s success The College

recently completed a $37 million renovation of its

renowned LaPenta School of Business, just months

after cutting the ribbon on the new Hynes Institute for

Entrepreneurship & Innovation and the dramatically

upgraded Hynes Athletics Center The new LaPenta

School of Business facility is having a dramatic impact

on Iona, more than doubling the academic space for

use by faculty and students from both the LaPenta

School of Business and the College’s School of Arts &

Science High-tech learning spaces include

state-of-the-art classrooms and computer labs, a central atrium

event space, case study and meeting rooms, faculty

offices, a lecture hall, a business career center, and an

expanded trading floor

Iona recently announced plans to build a new health sciences school in collaboration with NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital (NYP) The NYP-Iona School of Health Sciences will be housed on a new campus, which Iona is in the process of acquiring from Concordia College in Bronxville, NY The new campus is just 3 miles from Iona’s New Rochelle campus and adds

28 acres and over a dozen buildings to the growing Iona community NYP has gifted $20,000,000 to assist Iona with the build-out of a state-of-the-art health sciences program that will create a pipeline for clinical placements and full-time careers Additionally, the Bronxville campus will add new athletic fields, tennis courts and studio art and performance arts facilities that will provide more space for robust student activities including club sports from lacrosse to e-sports alongside traditional arts such Irish step dancing and a cappella singing

Iona College is located in New Rochelle (Westchester

County), NY It is two miles from Long Island Sound,

20 miles north of Midtown Manhattan, and two miles

north of the New York City border Its lovely,

tree-lined 45- acre main campus features well-maintained

red-brick buildings with stately white columns and

is anchored on the eastern side by the new LaPenta

School of Business building

The surrounding town of New Rochelle has a

population of approximately 80,000 New Rochelle is

serviced by the Amtrak and Metro North commuter rail

station, the second busiest commuter railroad in North

America, offering service between New York City and northern suburbs in New York and Connecticut The city of New Rochelle offers a myriad of activities: theaters, parks, beaches, dining, nightlife, and cultural events

The heart of New York City is a short ride away

There, students and faculty alike can experience the vibrant hub of international finance, arts, sports, and communications for both internship and career opportunities, in addition to recreational and cultural activities

THE CREATION OF THE NEWYORK-PRESBYTERIAN IONA SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES

Initiated earlier this year, an agreement was finalized

for Iona College to acquire Concordia College’s

28-acre campus in Bronxville, NY Iona’s 45-28-acre campus

in northern New Rochelle is located approximately

three miles from the Bronxville campus This

announcement set the stage for Iona to pursue plans

for a school of health sciences on the Concordia

campus, furthering Iona’s strategic investment in

the field and building upon Concordia’s legacy of

excellence in health science education The pending

purchase creates opportunities for Iona to expand

new student programming and become a vibrant hub

of activity, hosting world-class seminars, speakers,

performing arts, athletics, art exhibits, and summer

camps

In July 2021, Iona College and NewYork-Presbyterian

announced the establishment of the

NewYork-Presbyterian Iona School of Health Sciences (School

of Health Sciences or School) to be principally located

on the College’s Bronxville campus The

NewYork-Presbyterian Iona School of Health Sciences is

expected to offer a new vision for collaborative health

care education, modern workforce development, and community care NewYork-Presbyterian supported the creation of the School of Health Sciences with a gift

of $20 million Iona College anticipates commencing classes at the Iona Bronxville campus in the fall of 2022

The collaboration between Iona College and NewYork-Presbyterian is a unique opportunity to shape the future of Iona College, train the next generation of health care professionals, and support the communities the institution serves The School of Health Sciences will provide Iona students with the opportunity to complement their liberal arts education with the knowledge and skills required to excel in the health care industry Through the relationship with NewYork-Presbyterian, Iona will offer cutting-edge education in the health sciences with an eye toward meeting the demands of the health care industry It

is anticipated that the School of Health Sciences will become a model for mission-based collaboration between higher education and health care in the service of the public good

THE CREATION OF THE NEWYORK-PRESBYTERIAN IONA SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES (CONT.)

ABOUT NEW YORK-PRESBYTERIAN

NewYork-Presbyterian is one of the nation’s most

comprehensive, integrated academic healthcare

systems, encompassing 10 hospitals across the

Greater New York area, more than 200 primary and

specialty care clinics and medical groups, and an

array of telemedicine services A leader in medical

education, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital is the

only academic medical center in the nation affiliated

with two world-class medical schools, Weill Cornell

Medicine and Columbia University Vagelos College

of Physicians and Surgeons This collaboration

means patients have access to the country’s leading

physicians, the full range of medical specialties, latest

innovations in care, and research that is developing

cures and saving lives

Ranked the #4 hospital in the nation and #1 in New

York in U.S News & World Report’s Best Hospitals

rankings, New York-Presbyterian Hospital is also

recognized as among the best in the nation in the

U.S News Best Children’s Hospitals rankings

Founded nearly 250 years ago, New

York-Presbyterian Hospital has a long legacy of medical

breakthroughs and innovation, from the invention

of the Pap test to pioneering the groundbreaking

heart valve replacement procedure called TAVR

New York-Presbyterian has 48,000 employees and

affiliated physicians who provide care to New Yorkers

and patients from across the country and around the

world

EXISTING AND NEW HEALTH

SCIENCES PROGRAMS

The School of Health Sciences will build upon Iona’s

existing health science programs (currently housed in

the School of Arts and Science) including:

• Nursing (BSN)

• Occupational Therapy (MS)

• Social Work (BS)

• Communication Sciences & Disorders (MA)

• Marriage & Family Therapy (MS)

• Mental Health Counseling (MA)

Iona’s bachelor’s degree program in nursing offers both a traditional four-year program and an accelerated second-degree program Iona also offers

an Early Acceptance Program to talented students interested in eventually pursuing a graduate degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders

Plans to develop additional health science programs could include the following:

• Nurse Anesthesia (MSN)

• Clinical Nurse Specialist (MSN)

• Medical Technician (BS)

• Nursing Administration (MSN)

• Nursing Education (MSN)

• Physical Therapy (DPT)

LEADERSHIP AGENDA FOR THE DEAN OF THE SCHOOL

OF HEALTH SCIENCES

The ideal candidate will be an individual who

combines exemplary academic achievements in health

sciences with significant professional experience,

strategic leadership ability, collegiality, collaborative

and creative energy, and strong interpersonal and

communication skills, with a genuine passion for the

mission of the New York-Presbyterian Iona School of

Health Sciences and Iona College This position offers

the opportunity to shape a new and groundbreaking

School of Health Sciences; to help create the School’s

vision and direction; and build a successful record

of achievement in teaching, external relations, and

scholarship

Reporting to Provost Darrell Wheeler, the Dean

is charged with providing innovative leadership

necessary to shape an exemplary School of Health

Sciences that provides outstanding, cutting-edge and

interdisciplinary academic programs; attracts stellar

faculty members; and produces graduates who are

transformative in their disciplines The Dean is the chief

academic and administrative officer of the School of

Health Sciences

Plans are underway for significant renovations to the

Bronxville campus that will include state-of-the-art

labs, classrooms, and administrative offices and are

expected to be completed in 2022-23 The Dean

will work closely with facility and financial officers in overseeing ongoing renovations of health science spaces

ACCREDITATION AND ENROLLMENT

The new Dean will have oversight for the accreditation

of all programs, both existing and newly created,

in the School of Health Sciences and must have a deep understanding of accreditation processes The Dean will have oversight for preparing and reviewing reports, evaluations, and other related materials for accreditation associations

As the School of Health Sciences is expected to be

a major contributor in the College’s planned program and enrollment expansion, the Dean must be a person

of vision with the capability to lead and implement new programs and initiatives while monitoring enrollments, scheduling, and space needs to ensure appropriate allocation Approximately 25 percent of Iona’s 2021 incoming freshman class is expected to pursue health sciences

The Senior Vice President for Enrollment and Student Affairs has strengthened the enrollment process to attract diverse students and address demographic shifts using data driven decision making

LEADERSHIP AGENDA FOR THE DEAN OF THE SCHOOL

OF HEALTH SCIENCES (CONT.)

STRENGTHEN EXISTING AND NEW

PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT

The Dean will help build the College’s regional

and national reputation for innovation in health

sciences Also of importance is enhancing the

quality of, advocating for, and building new

academic programs, hiring excellent faculty

members, as well as ensuring strong management

and oversight of existing academic programs

A major effort will involve strengthening existing

interdisciplinary programs, developing new

programs, assessing viability of existing programs,

and building on existing program strengths to form

strong collaborations with the other Schools at Iona

College In addition, there is an expectation that

the Dean promote and expand interdisciplinary

collaboration that values a liberal arts education and

fosters scholarly collaborations with other academic

units at the College Building a close collaborative

relationship with the Dean of the School of Arts

and Science will be important, since many of the

existing health sciences programs resided in the

School of Arts and Science and strong connections

between the two schools are likely to continue There

is an expectation that the new Dean will also build

partnerships with the New Rochelle and New York

industry and business community in collaboration

with the Dean of the LaPenta School of Business

FACULTY EXCELLENCE

The Dean must help enrich and sustain a culture of

excellent teaching, scholarship, and service, and

support productive faculty careers A key to the

Dean’s leadership effectiveness will be to quickly

establish an understanding of the people, programs,

and relationships that constitute the School of

Health Sciences community The Dean will lead in

the diversification and mentoring of health science

faculty and staff across race, class, gender identity,

nationality, age, ability, sexuality, and religious

affiliation The Dean will model transparent and

inspirational leadership that fosters a strong sense

of trust and respect for and from faculty, staff,

administration, and students, all within the framework

of shared governance The Dean will have a proven

record of effective mentoring, particularly of faculty

of color, new faculty members, and faculty in new

leadership positions This is especially important

for retention of strong faculty members who are

at an early stage in their academic careers While understanding, respecting, and advocating for the principle of shared governance, the Dean will lead the administration and faculty in supporting a heightened quality of academic excellence in terms

of instruction, curriculum, faculty scholarship, and service

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT AND RESOURCES

As economic realities affect all of higher education, the Dean will need the fiscal acumen to enable strong financial management across all areas of the School’s academic and administrative programs The Dean will be asked to oversee operating budgets, carefully steward existing resources, be vigilant with cost management, and utilize technology to support operational excellence Furthermore, the Dean should identify new and existing resources for program and infrastructure investment, be prepared

to make appropriate amendments to or reductions

in programs, lead conversations about potential new revenue streams, and raise external funds The Dean will be expected to work with the faculty, senior administration, and the Institutional Advancement team to articulate the strengths and needs of the academic programs to potential donors and build relationships and external support In anticipation of the next comprehensive campaign, this position will

be key in content expertise, donor communications, and effective communication of impact from gifts received by the School of Health Sciences in concert with Institutional Advancement, as well as set

expectations for faculty to participate as requested

INCLUSIVE EXCELLENCE

The Dean must have a demonstrated commitment

to Inclusive Excellence This includes a commitment

to the core principles of diversity and inclusion with

an explicit emphasis on equity and excellence in student learning The Dean will be a champion of creating learning and working environments that are rich in diversity and inclusive The Dean will work to decrease racial and cultural disparity in healthcare through inclusive admissions, faculty recruitment and retention, and training with an emphasis on social determinants of health