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The Christ College of Nursing and Health Sciences, affiliated with The Christ Hospital Health Network for over a century, is a regionally accredited, private institution of higher learning. Dedicated to delivering the highest quality healthcare education, The Christ College (TCC) graduates have the knowledge and skills they need to make a difference. TCC educates tomorrow’s healthcare leaders.
The Christ Hospital School of Nursing, predecessor to The Christ College, was born in a tradition of caring. In 1888, a group of local citizens, led by soap maker James N. Gamble, invited Ms. Isabella Thoburn to come to Cincinnati. Their expectation was that she would start a program to train deaconesses and missionaries to carry on religious, educational, and philanthropic work to alleviate the appalling poverty that existed in the city. They could not have imagined the impact their invitation would have on our city, then and more than a century later.
Miss Thoburn arrived in late 1888 and found that the Gamble family had provided a house and funds to begin her work. The endeavor was named The Elizabeth Gamble Deaconess Home Association in honor of Mrs. James Gamble, who had dedicated her life to serving the needy of the city. On that storied day when Ms. Thoburn found a sick woman crying on the street because she had cancer and could not get medical care, the plan of the deaconesses expanded beyond running a soup kitchen and ministering in tenement homes. They opened a ten-bed hospital, named Christ’s Hospital.
Between 1889 and 1901, the Association trained only deaconesses as nurses, but they soon recognized the need for enrolling other qualified young women. By 1901, young women were accepted for training as nurses whether or not they intended to become deaconesses. This paved the way for the formation of The Christ Hospital School of Nursing in 1902. Since its inception, The Christ Hospital School of Nursing has grown both in size and sophistication to meet the changing healthcare needs within the Greater Cincinnati region and the tri-state (Ohio-Indiana-Kentucky).
The Christ College of Nursing and Health Sciences, established in 2006, offers programs designed to prepare graduates to work in a broad array of healthcare settings. Discipline-specific studies, grounded in the arts and sciences provide students with the opportunity to develop the necessary skills and competencies to transition into their chosen profession. The Christ College (TCC) continues in the pursuit of excellence in education which has been at the core of the institution’s mission and history and is aptly stated in its unchanging motto - Summo Commisso Missi, On Highest Mission Sent.
The Christ College of Nursing and Health Sciences will be an innovative institution of higher learning providing a distinctive curriculum in nursing and health sciences.
The Christ College of Nursing and Health Sciences, guided by its core values and enriched by a foundation in the Arts and Sciences, prepares individuals both for delivery of healthcare that promotes the well-being of a dynamic society and for life-long learning.
Provide a collaborative learning environment that addresses the individual needs of a diverse student population.
Integrate knowledge from the Arts and Sciences and discipline-specific studies to establish a foundation for life-long learning.
Employ faculty who demonstrate excellence in education through quality instruction, community service, and scholarly endeavors.
Provide an educational experience grounded in the institution’s core values that prepares graduates to participate responsibly in a dynamic, diverse society.
Provide curricular offerings relevant to current market demands and healthcare needs.
Ensure academic excellence through on-going assessment and evaluation.Core Values
Caring: to have respect for every human being and concern for the preservation of human dignity; to accept the diversity of cultures and origins characterizing the global community.
Collaboration: to work cooperatively; to achieve common goals.
Integrity: to be honest, fair, trustworthy, and genuine; to conduct oneself ethically, legally, and professionally.
Excellence: to function at the highest level of performance; to demonstrate commitment to quality outcomes and continuous improvement through evidence-based practice.
To make its vision a reality and to accomplish its mission The Christ College promises to:
As a result of their educational experiences at The Christ College, students will:
Student learning outcomes are also clearly stated for the academic programs that are offered at the college. Students should refer to the program handbook for their respective degree program.
The curriculum provides an integrated approach to holistic learning that prepares students to enter the health professions, the community, and the world as competent, well-rounded, critically thinking individuals. The following diagram depicts TCC’s conceptual framework.
Currently, The Christ College offers a pre-licensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN), Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN-BSN) completion program, Associate of Science in General Studies, Associate of Applied Science in Medical Assisting, Medical Assisting Certificate, Associate of Applied Science in Sonography, and a Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration. The academic departments work together to support the overall mission and goals of the College while creating a well-rounded academic experience for students, faculty, and staff.
Supported by a foundation in the arts and sciences and discipline-related studies, The College’s conceptual framework is rooted in its mission, purpose, goals, and values.
Updated 12/23/2019
Student functional abilities are combinations of cognitive, behavioral/social, and physical abilities required to acquire the knowledge and skills needed for the roles associated with The College’s program(s). In addition to being essential to the successful completion of the requirements of a degree, these skills and functions are necessary to ensure the health and safety of patients, students, faculty, and other health care providers. Qualified applicants are expected to meet all admissions criteria and matriculating students are expected to meet all progression criteria, as well as these technical standards.
Because curricula leading to healthcare related degrees at The Christ College (TCC) require students to engage in diverse and complex experiences, TCC programs have identified specified student functional abilities critical to the success of students. If the capacity to perform these student functional abilities with or without reasonable accommodations results in the inability to meet student learning outcomes, the student may be at risk of not successfully completing the course and/or program.
*Program Specific Student Functional Abilities
*The information above is intended as guidance and not hard rules. Accommodation requests by students, even those related to student functional abilities, will be analyzed and determined on a case-by-case basis, and such accommodations will be granted when The College determines it is reasonable to do so.
Updated 7/1/2021
The Christ College is a non-profit corporation. The affiliate hospital, The Christ Hospital, is the Sole Member of TCC. The oversight for all institutional, business, and academic practices emanates from TCC’s Board of Directors. The President of The College reports directly to the Board and serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the institution.
An organizational chart can be found here.
President: Gail E. Kist-Kline, Ph.D.
Telephone: (513) 585-1414
Email: Gail.KistKline@TheChristCollege.edu
Vice President of Strategy and Business Affairs: Bradley A. Jackson, ED.D.
Telephone: (513) 585-0116
Email: Bradley.Jackson@TheChristCollege.edu
Vice President of Academics; Chief Academic Officer: Connie McFadden-Chase, MSN, CNE, RN, Ed.D.
Telephone: 513-585-0941
Email: Connie.McFaddenChase@TheChristCollege.edu
Associate Dean, Health Sciences and Program Director, Medical Assisting: Denise Brown, PhD.
Telephone: 513-585-1853
Email: Edna.Brown@TheChristCollege.edu
Associate Dean, Nursing: Elizabeth Hager MSN, RN, DNP
Telephone: (513) 585-2061
Email: Elizabeth.Hager@TheChristCollege.edu
Dean of Student Affairs; Title IX Coordinator: Meghan E. Hollowell, Ed.D.
Telephone: (513) 585-4841
Updated 10/8/2020
Qualified applicants will be considered for admission to The Christ College of Nursing and Health Sciences without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, citizenship, religion, ethnicity, age, gender, gender identity, genetics, marital status, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law (collectively, “protected statuses”).
Updated 7/27/2016, 10/19/2016; 12/13/2017; 8/29/2022
The Christ College of Nursing and Health Sciences is committed to a policy of non-discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, citizenship, religion, ethnicity, age, gender, gender identity, genetics, marital status, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law (collectively, “protected statuses”) in the administration of its educational, recruitment, and admissions policies; scholarship and loan programs; or other College-administered programs. All institutional processes and policies are in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations related to discrimination.
The following people have been designated to handle specific inquiries regarding specific non-discrimination policies:
For inquiries related to disabilities, contact:
Brittany York, Student Success Center Coordinator, Main College Building Office B18. (513) 585-4144. Brittany.York@thechristcollege.edu.
For inquiries related to Title IX/Sexual Assault and all other discrimination contact:
Meghan Hollowell, Dean of Student Affairs and Title IX Coordinator. Main College Building Office 120. (513) 585-4841 Meghan.Hollowell@TheChristCollege.edu
Inquiries regarding Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 can also be made to the United States Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR). OCR can be contacted by visiting http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/index.html or by calling 1-800-421-3481
The Christ College of Nursing and Health Sciences, in compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, does not restrict admission of any individual solely by reason of his or her disability.
Updated 3/19/2021
The Christ College of Nursing and Health Sciences abides by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) of 1974 when handling all student education records. TCC complies with FERPA as related to the maintenance, security and retention of student records. Release of student academic, financial and personal information will be made in strict compliance with FERPA regulations.
For more information, please click here to visit the Compliance Bridge Policy Portal and search Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act.
Updated 8/24/2020; 9/26/2022
The Christ College of Nursing and Health Sciences is accredited, approved, and authorized by several agencies and organizations. Below is a listing of these agencies and organizations. Please visit The College’s website https://www.thechristcollege.edu/accreditations for full verification.
Authorizations and Approvals
Authorized by the Ohio Department of Higher Education to award the Associate of Applied Science, Medical Assisting or Diagnostic Medical Sonography-Cardiovascular; Medical Assisting Clinical Certificate; Associate of Science, General Studies; Bachelor of Science, Nursing; and Bachelor of Science, Health Care Administration.
Approved by the Ohio Board of Nursing to conduct nursing education programs leading to initial licensure to practice nursing as a Registered Nurse.
Approved by the State Approving Agency for Veterans’ Training.
Institutional Accreditation
TCC is regionally accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (HLC).
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
The Baccalaureate Degree Program in Nursing at The Christ College of Nursing and Health Sciences is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
Documents describing or related to the above-stated accreditations, approvals, and authorizations are available for review by contacting Janelle Crossgrove Hart, Associate Dean, Institutional Effectiveness at 513-585-1451.
Vision
The James N. Gamble Library will connect people to the most relevant knowledge-based information.
Mission
The James N. Gamble Library will provide members of The Christ Hospital Health Network community, including TCC students and faculty/staff, with timely, authoritative and accurate library and information services to advance excellence in education, research, and patient care.
Location and Contact Information
The Christ Hospital, 1 North
Phone: (513) 585-2737, Fax: (513) 585-4353
E-Mail: TCH_Library@TheChristHospital.com
Hours of Operation
Monday through Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday: Closed
Staff
Regina Hartman, Library Manager
Jennifer Pettigrew, E-Resources Librarian
Lisa Raney, E-Resources Librarian
Updated 8/29/2022
Books for The Christ College can be easily purchased at Joseph-Beth Booksellers.
Location and Contact Information
2139 Auburn Avenue, Cincinnati Ohio 45219 (The Christ Hospital Gift Shop) Phone: 513-585-0868
For convenience and in compliance with regulatory standards, a book list is supplied for all courses with book titles and ISBN numbers prior to class registration each semester. TCC strongly recommends students shop through Joseph-Beth Booksellers. Students who shop through another vendor should be advised The Christ College cannot make any guarantees to assist in resolving issues with book orders. The Christ College together with Joseph-Beth Booksellers have developed guidelines and procedures for students who wish to use their anticipated financial aid refund to purchase required and recommended books and supplies. For more information on these guidelines and procedures, click here to visit the Financial Aid portion of this Catalog.
If there are not enough available books at the bookstore or there is something incorrectly listed, students should contact their faculty or a Joseph-Beth Booksellers’ Associate or Manager who can assist in resolving issues with book orders. Unresolved issues should be directed to the appropriate Associate Dean.Books for The Christ College can be easily purchased at Joseph-Beth Booksellers.
Location and Contact Information
2139 Auburn Avenue, Cincinnati Ohio 45219 (The Christ Hospital Gift Shop) Phone: 513-585-0868
For convenience and in compliance with regulatory standards, a book list is supplied for all courses with book titles and ISBN numbers prior to class registration each semester. TCC strongly recommends students shop through Joseph-Beth Booksellers. Students who shop through another vendor should be advised The Christ College cannot make any guarantees to assist in resolving issues with book orders. The Christ College together with Joseph-Beth Booksellers have developed guidelines and procedures for students who wish to use their anticipated financial aid refund to purchase required and recommended books and supplies. For more information on these guidelines and procedures, click here to visit the Financial Aid portion of this Catalog.
If there are not enough available books at the bookstore or there is something incorrectly listed, students should contact their faculty or a Joseph-Beth Booksellers’ Associate or Manager who can assist in resolving issues with book orders. Unresolved issues should be directed to the appropriate Associate Dean.
Updated 8/29/2022
There are several dining venues available to students that are open throughout the day and evening.
A refrigerator, microwave, and coffee machine are located in the College’s Student Lounges on Main Campus and at The Commons.