White Delaney named to Governor’s Task Force on Academic Health

Dean Connie White Delaney, PhD, RN, FAAN, FACMI, FNAP, was appointed by Gov. Tim Walz to the Governor’s Task Force on Academic Health at the University of Minnesota.

The task force, chaired by former Commissioner of Health Jan Malcolm, is focused primarily on the University of Minnesota’s health workforce training mission and will develop recommendations to support world class health professions education and training that advances equity, centers primary care, and ensures that Minnesotans can continue to receive the highest quality care in a financially sustainable way.

“It’s an honor to be appointed to the Governor’s Task Force on Academic Health at the University of Minnesota,” says White Delaney. “Under the exceptional leadership of Jan Malcolm this task force presents a phenomenal opportunity for us to re-examine the bold contributions academic health makes to the health of all Minnesotans and re-envision its potential to better serve the state.”

“We are incredibly thankful to Gov. Walz and Lt. Gov. Flanagan for establishing the Task Force on Academic Health at the University of Minnesota and for their understanding of the importance of academic health to Minnesota,” says University of Minnesota Interim President Jeff Ettinger, JD. “Their leadership, along with that of former Minnesota Department of Health Commissioner Jan Malcolm and legislative leaders, gives me confidence the Task Force will contribute significantly to this important discussion. In particular, we appreciate the appointments of Dr. Penny Wheeler, retired CEO of Allina Health and a member of the University’s Board of Regents, and Dr. Jakub Tolar, vice president for Clinical Affairs and dean of the Medical School, to represent the University. We’re also delighted to see Connie Delaney, dean of the U of M School of Nursing, was selected to serve on the Task Force for her expertise in health professions education and health care workforce issues.”

The task force will submit its recommendations by Jan. 15, 2024.