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Sharon Colley, PhD, is a Professor in the School of Nursing at Ferris State University, where she has served since 2002 as program coordinator for BSN, RN-BSN, and MSN programs. Her expertise spans nursing education, leadership development, and neurodiversity-inclusive healthcare practices.
Her educational credentials include:
- PhD in Leadership in Higher Education from Western Michigan University
- DNP in Leadership from Ferris State University
- MS in Nursing from Ferris State University
- BS in Nursing from Ferris State University
- ADN from West Shore Community College
Dr. Colley's research pioneers equitable educational strategies for introverted nursing students while advancing autism spectrum disorder care protocols. Her work bridges nursing leadership preparation with specialized patient care domains including end-of-life management and mental health clinical training. She holds certifications as an Advanced Certified Autism Specialist and Certified Neurodiversity Professional.
Publication analysis reveals consistent focus on learner-centered pedagogy, with recent scholarship emphasizing neurodiversity integration in clinical settings and leadership development for underrepresented student populations. Her autism-related research directly informs healthcare communication protocols.
Her scientific recognition includes:
- Sigma Theta Tau International Excellence in Education Award (2014)
- COHP Innovative Teaching Award (2014)
- FSU Distinguished Teacher Award (2016)
- Nomination for Michigan Distinguished Professor of the Year (2017)
As editorial board member for the Journal of Nursing Education and active peer reviewer, Dr. Colley shapes national nursing scholarship. Her program coordination roles involve comprehensive curriculum development, outcome assessment, and mentoring across all academic levels in nursing education.
