University of Connecticut, School of Nursing Records

Collection

Identifier: 1998-0276

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The collection contains faculty meeting minutes, project documentation, photographs, multimedia and ephemeral materials.

Dates

Creation: undated, 1938-2008

Access

The collection is open and available for research.

Restrictions on Use

Permission to publish from these Papers must be obtained in writing from the owner(s) of the copyright.

History

As early as 1937, public health personnel in the state explored the possibility of organizing courses for public health nurses at Connecticut State College but, lacking funds, the project was shelved. In 1940, a committee of 18 members was formed and in 1941 presented a report entitled "A School of Nursing for Connecticut." The proposal envisaged a program for registered nurses leading to the Bachelor of Science degree and a curriculum which would include 33 to 36 credits in required general courses plus a major in Nursing Education, School Nursing/Health Teaching or Public Health Nursing. The newly created University of Connecticut (named changed in 1939) Administration decided that a School of Nursing that would provide basic preparation in nursing as well as curricula for registered nurses would meet the need expressed in the report.

Students were admitted to the new School of Nursing as of September, 1942, although the School did not yet have a dean nor any nursing faculty. The first Dean, Carolyn Ladd Widmer, was appointed in July, 1942, and arrived on campus in August. Thirteen students entered the program in the Fall of 1942, 11 freshman and 2 sophomore transfers; nine of these students continued on to graduation.

Deans of the School

2018- Deborah Chyun 2011-2016 Regina Cusson 2016-2017 E. Carol Polifroni 2007-2011 Anne R. Bavier 2000-2006 Laura Cox Dzurec 1995-1998 Barbara Redman 1988-1993 Beverly Koerner 1979-1987 Marlene Kramer 1967-1979 Eleanor Keating Gill 1942-1967 Carolyn Ladd Widmer

[Note: Excerpted from Heritage of Accomplishment.]

Extent

14.2 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Records of the University of Connecticut School of Nursing, established in 1942 and accredited since 1943. The collection contains faculty meeting minutes, project documentation, photographs, multimedia and ephemeral materials. Further information is available from the School's website.