Norwich University’s College of Professional Schools is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Sharon I. Richie-Melvan as the new director of the School of Nursing beginning July 1, 2013.
Richie-Melvan is an international nurse educator, oral historian, spiritual/mental health promoter and retired U.S. Army colonel.
Recently, she worked as the volunteer research director for the Institute for the Survivors of Sexual Violence (ISSV), where she conducted research on the efficacy of clinical treatment programs for trauma.
Richie-Melvan is co-author of “Angel Walk: Nurses at War in Iraq & Afghanistan.” The recipient of numerous civilian and military awards, she was the first military nurse White House Fellow in 1982 and now serves as board chair for Voices for America’s Troops. She serves on the board of directors for the Military Officer’s Association of America and the Florida Veterans Foundation and is on the Board of Trustees of Excelsior College.
The College of Professional Schools includes accredited professional programs in a broad range of fields including business, architecture, engineering and nursing. Norwich University offers a traditional four-year BSN degree through the College of Professional Schools and an online MSN degree through the College of Graduate and Continuing Studies. The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) accredits both nursing programs. CCNE contributes to the public's health by ensuring the quality and integrity of baccalaureate, graduate and residency programs of nursing.
