Dean Drexel University, College of Nursing and Health Professions | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania The College of Nursing and Health Professions at Drexel University has appointed Dr. Emily Roper, PhD, as Dean. Her tenure will begin on September 1, 2024. Dr. Roper will join Drexel from Sam Houston State University (SHSU), where she is the current dean of the College of Health Sciences.Read the full announcement here.Amy Segal led this search with Tiffany Weber and Olivia McVicker.