Meet the Health Professions Dean
Dr. Gwen Wagstrom Halaas was named dean of the Sanford Heimarck School of Health Professions in 2022.
Sanford Heimarck School of Health Professions
Preparing students to become health professionals, practitioners, and leaders through interprofessional, interdisciplinary, and team-based approaches.
Built on the college's strong history of educating sought-after health practitioners and administrators, the Sanford Heimarck School of Health Professions offers a trail-blazing approach that equips students with the expertise they need to become impactful health professionals.
The school’s undergraduate, postbaccalaureate, and graduate programs prepare students for a diverse range of health-related career paths — from leadership to direct client or patient care. Courses are designed to emphasize collaborative ways of learning that directly mirror the team-based approaches used in most health professions organizations today. Faculty are well-connected to regional employers, providing access to stellar internship and practicum experiences.
