March 13, 2008

Daniel’s tenure as Nursing dean permanent

AMERICUS—Georgia Southwestern State University President Kendall Blanchard, Ph.D., today announced that Sandra Daniel, Ph.D., interim dean of the School of Nursing, has been promoted as the School’s permanent dean. Daniel’s new role is effective immediately

“I am honored to have been appointed Dean of the School of Nursing at Georgia Southwestern,” said Daniel. “I look forward to providing leadership and direction to this nursing program. The faculty, staff, administration and the community has provided me with much support, and I anticipate significant enrollment growth in this high-demand profession over the next decade and beyond.”

“Dr. Daniel has demonstrated that she is a capable administrator while serving as acting dean,” said William Tietjen, Ph.D., interim Vice President of Academic Affairs. “[Daniel] has a long association with Georgia Southwestern, first as a student, then through her service as a member of the nursing faculty and in leadership positions. I have enjoyed working with Sandra over this past year and know that she will continue to do a great job.” 

Beginning her professional career as a charge nurse at the Americus and Sumter County Hospital, Daniel has worked primarily in Southwest Georgia. She did, however, serve as Nursing Supervisor for the Barbour County Health Department in Eufaula, Al. from 1980-1983. Daniel has been a faculty member of GSW in the School of Nursing with progressively responsible roles since 1986.

Daniel earned a bachelor’s degree in nursing from Georgia Southwestern, a master’s in nursing from Valdosta State University and a doctorate in nursing from the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta. She is also a licensed Pediatric Nurse Practitioner with a degree from the University of Alabama, Birmingham.

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