Gladys Sorensen, EdD, RN, FAAN
Education: University of Nebraska B.S. in Nursing 1945, University of Colorado M.S. in Nursing 1951, University of Colorado Public Health Certificate 1953, Teacher's College Columbia University Ed.D. 1964, Professional Nursing Education Positions: Clinical nursing positions 1945-1950, University of Colorado School of Nursing 1951-58, University of Arizona: --Dean College of Nursing 1967-86 --Professor of Nursing1958-1967 and 1987-1988 --Dean Emerita and Professor Emerita 1988-present Professional Accomplishments (selected examples): Numerous publications in professional journals Offices Held: President American Academy of Nursing 1985-87 Executive Board Western Council on Higher Education for Nursing 1961 1970-73 1982-84 (also held various other leadership positions in WCHEN) Editorial Board Journal of Nursing Education 1980-present Member National Advisory Council on Nursing Training US Department of Health and Human Services 1977-82 Chairman Resolutions Committee Council of Baccalaureate and Higher Degree Programs National League for Nursing 1975-77 Executive Committee American Association of Colleges of Nursing 1975-79 Member Defense Advisory Committee on Women in the Services Office of the Secretary of Defense 1971-73 Awards: Honorary Doctor of Science degree University of Nebraska Medical Center 1985 Fellow American Academy of Nursing 1977 University of Arizona Distinguished Citizen Award 1972 Dean Gladys Sorensen the second Dean of the University of Arizona College of Nursing led the College to national prominence in nursing education. During her tenure as Dean graduate education in the College particularly the PhD program was recognized throughout the world for excellence in nursing research. Dean Sorensen was acknowledged by students and alumni as an excellent teacher both in clinical and classroom settings. Her leadership in national nursing organizations helped shape the future of nursing and nursing education. We who benefited from her commitment to nursing education and nursing practice are fortunate to have her as a role model. Her contributions have continued in her retirement through her multiple community service activities in the Tucson area.