CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Chamberlain University announced today that Dr. Simendea Clark, DNP, RN
has been appointed president of its Chicago campus, one of three
Chicagoland campuses. Dr. Clark is responsible for the Chicago campus
nursing program and operations, including overall academic excellence,
student services, support and success.
Since joining Chamberlain in 2013, Dr. Clark has served in a variety of
roles. She began her career as a nurse educator in the Center for
Academic Success before moving to assistant dean of academic success.
She continued as associate dean of academic operations, then served as
dean of academic affairs. Her most recent role with Chamberlain was
interim campus president.
“Our diverse students and faculty will continue to benefit from Dr.
Clark’s expertise and extensive knowledge of the industry,” said Dr.
Karen Cox, Ph.D., RN, FACHE, FAAN, president of Chamberlain. “She is
instrumental in helping to shape the next generation of nurses and to
our work in alleviating the nursing shortage in the region and
nationally.”
Prior to Chamberlain, Dr. Clark served as an adjunct instructor for
several organizations, including positions as a licensed practical
nurse/certified nursing assistant instructor at Thornton Fractional High
School District 215 and a fundamentals course instructor at the CAAN
Academy of Nursing. She began her career as a staff nurse at Rush Oak
Park Hospital.
Dr. Clark has earned multiple honors and awards, including the 2017
Illinois Nurses Foundation 40 Under 40 Emerging Nurse Leader Award,
DAISY Faculty Award, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Scholarship,
and the Charles Drew Research Laboratory Scholars Award. She is a member
of the Illinois South Suburban National Black Nurses Association,
National Tutoring Association, and Chicago Urban League.
She earned a Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies in Health
Studies from Michigan State University, a Master of Science in Nursing
from Rush University and a Doctor of Nursing Practice from Chamberlain
University. She also holds a National Tutoring Association Certification.
About Chamberlain University
Chamberlain University is a member of Adtalem Global Education (NYSE:
ATGE), a global education provider headquartered in the United States.
The organization's purpose is to empower students to achieve their
goals, find success and make inspiring contributions to our global
community. Chamberlain University’s mission is to educate, empower and
embolden diverse healthcare professionals who advance the health of
people, families, communities and nations. Chamberlain University is
comprised of the College of Nursing, which offers a three-year Bachelor
of Science in Nursing degree program and flexible post-licensure
programs such as the RN to BSN option, Master of Science in Nursing
degree program, Doctor of Nursing Practice degree program and graduate
certificates, and the College of Health Professions, which offers a
Master of Public Health degree program. Chamberlain University is
accredited by the Higher Learning Commission www.hlcommission.org,
a regional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of
Education. For the most updated accreditation information, visit
chamberlain.edu/accreditation. To learn more, visit chamberlain.edu.
About Adtalem Global Education
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Source: Chamberlain University