Former FAMU nursing dean lands at Manhattan College

Former FAMU Nursing Dean Shelley Johnson has been named as the dean of Manhattan College’s new School of Health Professions.  Manhattan is a 4,000 student college in Riverdale, NY, located about 10 miles outside of New York City.  

Johnson started her new role effective July 15^th.  FAMU announced her departure on July 12^th. 
In the announcement, Johnson was touted as a “nationally recognized leader in nursing education, for restoring the FAMU School of Nursing’s accreditation and increasing enrollment by 200 percent.”  

“We are excited to welcome Dr. Johnson to Manhattan College as the first dean of the School of Health Professions,” said Milo Riverso '81, Ph.D., PE,  the president of Manhattan College. “Dr. Johnson is a highly accomplished scholar and educator with a deep commitment to excellence in teaching and learning. This is a pivotal role and we’re confident that Dr. Johnson will be a transformative leader that expands the professional and academic horizons of our students in the healthcare field."