Schum will oversee admissions and student scholarships, academic and career services, and registrar and student placements.
The University of Maryland School of Nursing (UMSON) has appointed Jennifer A. Schum, PhD, as associate dean for student and academic services. In this role, Schum is responsible for ensuring the effective delivery of a range of services, including admissions, student success support, career development, financial planning, registrar services, and enrollment management. She oversees the Office of Student and Academic Services, which encompasses the Office of Admissions and Student Scholarships, the Office of Academic and Career Services, and the Office of the Registrar and Student Placements.
Schum joins UMSON from Hood College in Frederick, Maryland, where she served as dean of student success. Hood College is a coeducational, independent, liberal arts college with more than 2,000 students, 39% of whom self-identify as members of underrepresented racial or ethnic populations. In that role, Schum provided leadership for academic support, student success initiatives, and faculty advising and oversaw campuswide retention initiatives.
“I am confident that Dr. Schum will be an asset to the School of Nursing, building on our commitment to providing an excellent array of services to our students from admissions through graduation and ongoing career development,” said Jane Kirschling, PhD, RN, FAAN, the Bill and Joanne Conway Dean of the University of Maryland School of Nursing. “Dr. Schum brings considerable expertise in managing the complex operations required to support a large and diverse student population across degree programs. She will also foster continued innovation as we respond to the ever-changing needs of our students and support the next generation of nursing professionals.”