Memorials, Retirement - Dean Victoria Niederhauser, University of Tennessee College of Nursing -

Senate Joint Resolution 1103 honors Victoria Niederhauser, the former dean of the University of Tennessee College of Nursing, on her retirement after fifteen years of leadership. The resolution acknowledges her achievements, including increasing enrollment by over 160 percent, improving licensure pass rates to 97.3 percent, and securing significant research and philanthropic funding for the college. It also recognizes her contributions to establishing the UT Medical Nursing Building and fostering partnerships that address nursing workforce shortages. The bill is a ceremonial measure that does not create new laws or policies but serves to publicly recognize her service and contributions to the nursing profession and the university community.