About Neumann

About Neumann

Dr. Rosalie Mirenda - Neumann College President

Biography

EDUCATION

• Harvard Seminar for New Presidents, Harvard University
• Doctor of Nursing Science (D.N.Sc.) Widener University
• Master of Nursing (M.S.N.) University of Pennsylvania
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.) Villanova University

BRIEF

• Educator, author, consultant: Committed to Catholic Social Principles and the liberal arts as a foundation for professional careers; dedicated to student learning the major foundations for scholarship, initiative, and the concept of leadership as service; committed to issues of women and leadership; underscores her life with the values of authenticity, respect for others, and a search for truth.
  
  
• Presenter, planner, and participant relative to leadership, Catholic higher education and curriculum development: Works with community organizations, national and international groups, many colleges and health care facilities, the Middle States Association, the Council of Independent Colleges, Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities, and the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.
  
  
• Member of the professional and civic community: Member of the Board of Directors, Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities; Member of the Board of Directors, Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities of PA (AICUP); Chairs the Board of Trustees for Archmere Academy and its Executive Committee; Member of the Board of Trustees and Chair of the Academic Affairs Committee, Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary, Philadelphia, PA; Member of the Board of Education, Archdiocese of Philadelphia; President of the Association of Franciscan Colleges and Universities; Executive member and secretary/treasurer of the PA Athletic Conference (PAC); Executive member and treasurer of the Inter-american Consortium of Higher Education; Member of the Board of Directors of the Delaware County Chamber of Commerce; Member, Board of Directors for Riddle Village: A Lifecare Community; Member, Alumni Advisory Board, Hallahan High School, Philadelphia, PA; Chair, Task force for Leadership & Organization, YWCA, Chester, PA; Member, Presidents' Council, Southeastern PA Consortium of Higher Education; Co-founder and trustee of the Board of Directors of the Neuman Systems Model, a trustee group charged with the ongoing development of nursing theory.
  
  
• Writings and Presentations: Focus on Leadership, Women and Leadership, Catholic higher education, Mission-driven Planning, and Neumann College.
  
  
• Research and publications: Focus on the congruence between curriculum models and curricular development and integrated approaches to the teaching-learning experience; the impact of continuing education on adults and their families; theoretical-based clinical practice.
  
  
• Awards and honors include: Widener University Alumni of the Year (2006), Pontifical Honor of the Cross, Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice (2003), Presidential Medallion, Universidad Interamericana, Costa Rica (2002); Delaware County Woman's Commission, Woman of the Year (2002); Archdiocesan CYO Hall of Fame, Archdiocese of Philadelphia (2001); March of Dimes Woman of the Year Award (2000); Catholic Philopatrian Literary Institute Award for Outstanding Contribution to Catholic Education (2000); Villanova University Medallion for Lifetime Contribution to Nursing, (1999); Athena Award, Delaware County Chamber of Commerce (1999); Educator of the Year Award, Chadds Ford-Concord Rotary Club (1999); Winner of Women of Distinction of the Forum of Executive Women (1998); Nominee for the Distinguished Catholic School Graduate Award (1998); Award of merit, Neuman Trustee Group (1990); Delta Tau, Sigma Theta Tau, Outstanding Nurse Award, (1989); Bronze Medal (CASE) Council for Advancement and Support of Education, Professor of the Year Award (1987).
  
  
• Achievements: Dr. Mirenda is committed to the Catholic Franciscan mission of the College, which is based on the belief that knowledge, while valuable in itself, is best used in the service of others. During the ten years of Rosalie Mirenda's presidency, Neumann College has made significant strides and expanded its postive impact on the region. Since she took the helm of the College in the fall of 1996, the number of full-time students has more than doubled, annual and capital giving has increased by more than 30%, campus technology has been strengthened, team sports have moved from eight to seventeen, five buildings have been added, and new graduate and undergraduate programs have emerged.