Dr. Dena Evans
College of Nursing
Following a national search, ETSU named Dr. Dena Evans as Dean of the College of Nursing, a role she assumed in January.
Evans, formerly Vice Dean of Faculty and Academic Affairs at the University of South Florida College of Nursing, has earned numerous awards and honors for her teaching, research, and service, such as the Emerging Leaders Institute and the Niner Research Recognition Award.
“We were deeply impressed by her vision for the college and her commitment to training nurses and nurse educators – and to the College of Nursing’s important role in providing care to underserved communities in our region,” said Dr. Kimberly D. McCorkle, ETSU Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs. “Her leadership and experience make her an outstanding fit for Tennessee’s largest college of nursing.”
She received her doctoral degree in education (2010) from North Carolina State University and master’s degrees in nursing (2014) and public health (2000) from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. In 2019, Evans completed a fellowship with the American Association of Colleges of Nursing’s AACN-Wharton Executive Leadership Program.
“I am deeply honored to lead the ETSU College of Nursing,” Evans said. “Having grown up in rural North Carolina, I have a profound appreciation for nursing’s role in addressing the unique needs of rural communities. I am eager to collaborate with our dedicated faculty, staff, students, and community members to build upon the college’s outstanding reputation.”
Dr. Jeffrey Snodgrass
College of Health Sciences
ETSU’s Dr. Jeffrey Snodgrass, who has been with the university since 2019, has been named Dean of the College of Health Sciences, rising to the role in January 2025.
Snodgrass has served as Interim Associate Dean for Academic and Clinical Affairs since 2022, overseeing curriculum and training environments for clinical training programs in the college. He also served as Chair of Rehabilitative Health Sciences at ETSU from 2019-23 and Chair and Program Director for the Department of Occupational Therapy at Milligan University from 2006-18.
“Dr. Snodgrass is both an excellent teacher who serves to inspire and guide our students and an exemplary administrator who can ensure our work, particularly our clinics, makes a positive impact in our communities," said ETSU President Dr. Brian Noland.
Snodgrass earned his Ph.D. in health sciences with a concentration in health care administration from Trident University International, his Master of Public Health in public health administration from the ETSU College of Public Health, and his Bachelor of Science in occupational therapy from Eastern Kentucky University. As Associate Dean for Academic Affairs in the college, Snodgrass has overseen accreditation, institutional effectiveness, and curriculum development by the faculty in 21 clinical health sciences programs.
"By focusing on academic excellence and strategic partnerships, I aim to elevate the College of Health Sciences as a nationally recognized hub for outcomes-based research, exceptional education, evidence-based clinical practice, and impactful community engagement," Snodgrass said.
By Jonathan Roberts
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