FAMU has named Shelley Johnson, Ed. D., dean of the School of Nursing, effective July 1, 2020
Johnson comes to FAMU from Herzing University, where she served on the nursing faculty since September 2018, according to her Linkedin page. She spent four years at Chamberlain University where she served as National Dean of Assessment & National Dean of Curriculum & Instruction. Before that, she spent 10 months at the University of Phoenix as National Program Dean, with responsibility for the overall bachelor of science nursing program, including LPN-BSN. She was founding director of nursing, chair of the nursing and health science program at Lincoln University in Pennsylvania.
She previously served as an assistant professor at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (now Rutgers University).
“I am pleased Dr. Johnson is joining our team. She brings an ideal combination of leadership skills, nursing knowledge and passion for our mission,” said President Larry Robinson, Ph.D. “Her expertise will serve as a catalyst for the School of Nursing.”
Johnson’s professional specialties include curriculum and instruction, assessment and community health. She is also a certified nurse executive, nurse educator and a comprehensive systematic reviewer.
“Dr. Johnson’s extensive experience in nursing and education will be a tremendous asset for FAMU,” said Maurice Edington, Ph.D., provost and vice president for academic affairs. “Her track record demonstrates that she understands the specific steps that must be taken to improve our student success outcomes. I have no doubt that Dr. Johnson will provide the type of visionary and dynamic leadership that is needed to dramatically elevate the School of Nursing.”
Johnson received a doctorate in educational leadership from the University of Phoenix, a master’s degree in community health nursing from Pennsylvania State University, an executive Master of Business Administration from Northwestern University, and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Pennsylvania. She has also received a certificate in educational leadership from Harvard University and an equity, diversity and inclusion certificate from the University of Michigan.
Johnson will replace Henry Talley, who resigned in August 2019.