MISSION
The Georgia Association of Nursing Deans and Directors (GANDD) serves as a unified voice for all Georgia nursing programs, educators, and academic leaders. We promote excellence and collaboration across nursing education through advocacy, leadership, and shared standards that advance Georgia’s healthcare workforce.
Key Themes:
• Voice for educators and leaders — not just deans/directors.
• Unity across all program types and sectors (USG, TCSG, private).
• Membership engagement and representation.
The Georgia Association of Nursing Deans and Directors (GANDD) serves as a unified voice for all Georgia nursing programs, educators, and academic leaders. We promote excellence and collaboration across nursing education through advocacy, leadership, and shared standards that advance Georgia’s healthcare workforce.
Key Themes:
• Voice for educators and leaders — not just deans/directors.
• Unity across all program types and sectors (USG, TCSG, private).
• Membership engagement and representation.
VISION
GANDD transforms nursing education in Georgia by serving as the preeminent, sought-after authority and consultative body for nursing education. We envision a future where Georgia’s nurses are practice-ready, resilient, and adaptable, prepared to lead in a rapidly changing healthcare environment. GANDD is dynamic and future-focused — constantly anticipating what’s next for nursing education and healthcare workforce needs.
Supporting Concepts:
PURPOSE
To strengthen nursing education and the healthcare workforce in Georgia through collaboration, leadership, and advocacy.
Core Values:
STRATEGIC GOALS
GANDD transforms nursing education in Georgia by serving as the preeminent, sought-after authority and consultative body for nursing education. We envision a future where Georgia’s nurses are practice-ready, resilient, and adaptable, prepared to lead in a rapidly changing healthcare environment. GANDD is dynamic and future-focused — constantly anticipating what’s next for nursing education and healthcare workforce needs.
Supporting Concepts:
- Reimagine nursing education within the healthcare landscape.
- Be ready — flexible, mobile, and responsive to change.
- No new or closing programs should occur without consulting GANDD.
- Vision must be dynamic — always looking toward tomorrow.
PURPOSE
To strengthen nursing education and the healthcare workforce in Georgia through collaboration, leadership, and advocacy.
Core Values:
- Collaboration – Unite nursing educators and leaders across Georgia to share expertise and strengthen outcomes.
- Advocacy – Champion nursing education and policy that improve health across the state.
- Excellence – Uphold the highest standards of quality and competence in all educational endeavors.
- Professionalism – Model ethical leadership and accountability.
- Compassion – Lead with empathy, respect, and service to others.
- Integrity – Act with honesty, fairness, and transparency.
- Innovation – Embrace creativity and evidence-informed practice.
- Adaptability – Respond proactively to emerging needs and changes in healthcare and higher education.
STRATEGIC GOALS
- Advocacy & Policy Leadership – Serve as Georgia’s leading consultative authority on nursing education and influence policy affecting nursing education and workforce development.
- Collaboration & Alignment – Align standards, requirements, and pathways across all education sectors (USG, TCSG, private) and promote initiatives that facilitate student mobility and credential transparency.
- Leadership Development & Mentorship – Cultivate and mentor future academic and clinical nursing leaders, strengthening the professional pipeline.
- Innovation & Excellence in Nursing Education – Support integration of simulation, AI, and competency-based models while recognizing innovative practices.
- Organizational Sustainability & Engagement – Build membership engagement, financial strength, and visibility while fostering inclusivity and shared purpose.