Teaching and presentation capabilities are facilitated by nine computerized projection systems that are capable of accessing the World-Wide Web and the Internet. Teleconferencing and satellite communications enable SON faculty to interact with remote sites, such as the Rio Grande Valley and other UT institutions, for educational and research purposes. Classes are taught simultaneously at the SON and the Rio Grande Valley through teleconferencing. Practice in currently underserved areas is emphasized. The program enables recruitment and enrollment of well-qualified students, development of learning resources, implementation of new courses, design of clinical residency experiences tailored to this specific program, and completion of the initial phases of program evaluation.
Students are eligible for professional nurse traineeships offering tuition support.
Increasing quality of research in individual research programs and in institutional centers of research excellence.