Filomela “Phyllis” Marshall, RN, EdD, of Lafayette Hill, Pa., has been named as the new dean of the W. Cary Edwards School of Nursing at Thomas Edison State University.
“We are honored that Dr. Marshall is leading our nursing program,” said William J. Seaton, vice president and provost of Thomas Edison State University. “Her professional experience and proven track record of implementing successful program initiatives and curriculum development will continue to strengthen the School.”
Prior to her appointment, Marshall served as associate dean of the School since 2010, where she led the development of the nursing informatics area of study under the Master of Science in Nursing program (MSN) and was instrumental in the successful launch of the School’s Accelerated 2nd Degree BSN Program.
“I am delighted for the opportunity to serve the University in this new capacity,” said Marshall. “This is an exciting time in nursing education and Thomas Edison State University is at the forefront of this rapidly transforming profession. I look forward to working with the nursing team to continue and enhance the University’s position as a leader in providing accessible quality education.”
Marshall has more than 25 years of experience in nursing education, healthcare administration and on-ground nursing. Since 2000, she has served as a consultant, mentor and chair for the W. Cary Edwards School of Nursing’s Curriculum Committee. Prior to joining Thomas Edison State University, Marshall held escalating positions at Holy Family University in Philadelphia, Pa., most recently as a tenured professor and chair of the university’s master of science in nursing program.
Marshall earned a BSN from Lehman College of the City University of New York (CUNY), an MSN in community/public health nursing from the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Nursing in Philadelphia, and an EdD in curriculum theory and development from Temple University College of Education in Philadelphia.
Marshall fills the position of outgoing dean, Dr. Susan M. O’Brien, who will be assuming the role of associate provost for Special Projects and will work alongside Marshall in her new position.
“I look forward to working with Dr. Marshall as she continues to develop and expand one of the nation’s outstanding nursing programs,” added Seaton. “Our nursing program has undergone rapid innovation and enrollment growth, making it the largest nursing program in New Jersey and one of the largest online RN to BSN programs in the country. We are confident that the School will continue on this trajectory under Marshall’s direction.”
Vi-Anne Antrum, DNP