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Academic Career & Executive Search (ACES) Places Nursing Program Director at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University (NCA&T)

(June 2023, WEST HARTFORD, CT) Following a national search, Academic Career & Executive Search (ACES), a leading higher education focused executive search firm, announced the successful placement of Tiffany Morris securing the role as nursing program director at North Carolina A&T State University.

Dr. Tiffany Morris has nearly 30 years of nursing experience in colleges and universities across North Carolina. She most recently served as the inaugural chair of nursing at Elon University. Previously, she was the interim assistant dean of the School of Nursing at North Carolina A&T State University. Dr. Morris also served as the dean of health and public safety and director of nursing programs for Rockingham Community College. She is an active member of several community advisory boards, including Reidsville Area Foundation, Guilford Technical Community College, and Davidson Community College nursing programs. Dr. Morris earned her certified nurse educator credentials from the National League of Nursing in 2016, holds an M.S. in higher education: integrative studies, and an M.S in nursing. Dr. Morris earned her doctorate in nursing practice-executive leadership from Grand Canyon University and is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in nursing education at William Carey University.

An 1890 land grant university, North Carolina A&T State University enjoys a long-standing national reputation in learning, discovery, and engagement. With a student body in excess of 12,500 and approximately 500 faculty, North Carolina A&T offers undergraduate and graduate degrees through nine colleges. North Carolina A&T State University offers over 90 degree programs at the bachelor, master’s and doctoral levels. The university is one of the sixteen constituent units of the University of North Carolina (UNC) and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS). The strategic vision focuses the university on interdisciplinary scholarly activities in a learner-centered environment. The North Carolina A&T School of Nursing is in the College of Health and Human Sciences and was established in 1953 with the first class of 15 baccalaureate nurses graduating in 1957. The school was first accredited by the National League for Nursing in 1971 and has maintained continuous accreditation since, most recently receiving continuing accreditation from the Accredited Commission for Education in Nursing Inc. (ACEN) through spring 2022.

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Academic Career & Executive Search, a higher education focused search firm, specializes in affordable excellence, providing perfectly matched candidates to institutions quickly and accurately. Their methodologies, based on frequent touchpoints, pinpoint ideal candidates with speed and meticulous care resulting in highly successful placements.

They offer flexible service/pricing levels for all positions, ensuring affordability.

As a woman owned firm focused on inclusivity, 66% of their placements are women and/or from underrepresented groups.

Contact Jennifer Muller, managing partner, at 860-740-2600 or Jennifer@ACESrch.com, or visit https://acesrch.com/.