Chamberlain College of Nursing Named as a Center of Excellence in Nursing Education by the National League for Nursing - News Release

Sep 20, 2026

Chamberlain College of Nursing has been designated an NLN (National League for Nursing) Center of Excellence for 2016-2020, recognizing sustained efforts to create learning environments that strengthen faculty pedagogical expertise. The NLN Center of Excellence program highlights schools that invest resources over time to distinguish themselves in nursing education. Recognition is tied to faculty teaching, student advising, curriculum development, innovation, educational design, program effectiveness, community engagement, and continually evaluated goals. The award will be presented at the 2016 NLN Education Summit on September 23.

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NEWS RELEASE Chamberlain College of Nursing Named as a Center of Excellence in Nursing Education by the National League for Nursing 2016-08-01 DOWNERS GROVE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE) --Chamberlain College of Nursing has been designated as a Center of Excellence for 2016-2020 by the National League for Nursing (NLN) in recognition of sustained eìorts in “Creating Environments That Promote the Pedagogical Expertise of Faculty.” The NLN established the Centers of Excellence program as a way to recognize schools that have demonstrated a commitment to excellence and have invested resources over a sustained period of time to distinguish themselves in a speciíc area related to nursing education. Achieving recognition in the category of “Creating Environments That Promote the Pedagogical Expertise of Faculty” exempliíes Chamberlain’s investment in faculty development and its commitment to excellence in teaching tomorrow’s nurses. Following are the criteria used to deíne excellence in this category: All faculty promote excellence in teaching, student advisement and curriculum development as evidenced by their shared vision. Faculty interactions with students and colleagues promote innovation and contribute to the creation of a preferred future for nursing education. All faculty design and implement educational experiences that enhance student learning utilizing their pedagogical development and resources. Evaluation of the established faculty development program demonstrates its eìectiveness in achieving pedagogical expertise. Faculty are actively engaged in their communities, resulting in enhanced student learning, professional development and advancement of the profession. Faculty professional goals related to excellence, innovation and continued growth are based on evaluations from administrators, peers, students and self. “We are honored to receive this recognition of the signiícant commitment Chamberlain has to excellence in education and lifelong learning. We are dedicated to continuous improvement in providing faculty with the development and support needed to achieve excellence, and we are fervently committed to helping our faculty deliver on our vision of preparing extraordinary nursing professionals,” said Susan Groenwald, PhD, RN, ANEF, FAAN, national president for Chamberlain College of Nursing.“This is an ongoing journey, and we appreciate being recognized for the work we have done to date.” For a school or healthcare organization to receive designation as an NLN Center of Excellence in Nursing Education, it must engage in a voluntary process that involves preparation of extensive supporting material demonstrating commitment to teaching excellence. The process also includes a peer review. “The NLN is proud to recognize those schools and organizations that are doing the outstanding work that sets them apart from others,” said Anne Bavier, PhD, RN, FAAN, president for the National League for Nursing. “By publicly acknowledging these best practices,” added Beverly Malone, PhD, RN, FAAN, CEO for the National League for Nursing,“we promote the preparation of a diverse, culturally competent nursing workforce to deliver safe, eìective patient care in our complex, dynamic healthcare environment.” This honor will be presented to Chamberlain College of Nursing at the 2016 NLN Education Summit in Orlando, Florida, during the Awards Convocation on Friday, September 23. Chamberlain is one of 15 schools being honored this year adding to the total of 40 schools that have been acknowledged with this distinguished recognition. “We are so proud to have been recognized for excellence in nursing education and for facilitating a culture of Chamberlain Care® in which faculty have a direct impact on student success,” said Richard Cowling, PhD, RN, AHN-BC, FAAN, ANEF, vice president of academic aìairs for Chamberlain College of Nursing.“I oìer my thanks and congratulations to our faculty and academics team for

FAQs

What designation did Chamberlain College of Nursing receive from the National League for Nursing?

Chamberlain College of Nursing was named an NLN Center of Excellence for Nursing Education for 2016-2020.

What does the NLN Center of Excellence program recognize in nursing education?

It recognizes schools demonstrating sustained commitment to excellence and investment in a nursing education area, specifically creating environments that promote faculty pedagogical expertise.

When and where will the honor be presented?

The honor will be presented to Chamberlain College of Nursing at the 2016 NLN Education Summit in Orlando, Florida, during the Awards Convocation on Friday, September 23.

Sep 20, 2026

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