Mission Statement
The Siena University Baldwin Nursing Advisory Group works to build a strong foundation of support for the school by fostering communication and partnerships to promote high-quality, innovative nursing education that reflects the needs and expectations of our community of interest (COI). Advisory Group members share their knowledge and expertise to assist the Baldwin Nursing Department with the ongoing work of responding to ever changing societal needs and addressing critical healthcare issues. By building a strong partnership between the University and its broader communities, Siena seeks to become a leader in nursing education, scholarship and clinical practice.
Advisory Group Goals
- Collaborate with the community at large to build a strong foundation of support and communication;
- Identify opportunities for philanthropic and financial support for the Baldwin Nursing Department;
- Serve as advocates for the Baldwin Nursing Department;
- Provide a venue for information sharing
Structure and Membership
The Group is composed of nursing profession and healthcare industry experts in our community of interest who advise the department on industry trends, future opportunities, and nursing education pathways.
Role of an Advisory Group Member
- Understand and support the Baldwin Nursing Department mission (see below);
- Understand the academic programs of Siena University;
- Provide input about future directions for the Department;
- Identify philanthropic resources within the community to support the Baldwin Nursing Department mission;
- Attend annual meetings of the Advisory Group. This 1.5 hour meeting takes place at Siena University;
- Respond to occasional requests for information from Baldwin Nursing Department leaders.
Mission of the Siena University Baldwin Nursing Department
It is the mission of the Department of Nursing to co-create a community of learning that fosters an engaged heart in the process of transpersonal human caring. This is realized through our commitment to living a caring science curriculum.
We embrace Siena University’s core Franciscan values to create lifelong learners, compassionate leaders, and innovative professionals.
We honor the unique lived experience of all people, including the student and faculty. Caring for self is integral to this process and we believe this supports the development of effective, compassionate, and authentic practitioners.
We are dedicated to graduating students who embrace servant leadership by partnering with our community to promote health through advocacy and service.
The experience of a caring science curriculum results in graduates who are full partners on the healthcare team and who uphold the ethical, moral, and professional responsibilities within the discipline of nursing to be guardians of human caring.