Cincinnati (Nov. 6, 2024) – The Christ College of Nursing & Health Sciences will be inaugurating Dr. Amy Wutke as its fifth president on Wednesday, Nov. 6th at 4:00 p.m. in the Auditorium on A Level at The Christ Hospital. A reception will immediately follow in the Centennial Pavilion.
A bagpipe procession will begin prior to the event (weather permitting) promptly at 3:45PM at The Christ College. The procession consisting of College Administration, faculty, staff, board members and Rev. Doug Mitchell, all wearing regalia, will cross the center drive of The Christ Hospital enroute to the auditorium. President Wutke and Chairman of the College Board of Directors, Dr. James Wendel, will join the procession as it passes the Medical Office Building. Ceremonial addresses will be made by Dr. James Wendel, Hanna Berkompas, President of Student Congress, Mary Page Dalrymple, Chair of Faculty Senate, and Deborah Hayes, President/CEO The Christ Hospital. Dr. Wutke will also give a President’s address.
Dr. Amy Wutke began her role as president of The Christ College on June 24th, 2024. She formerly served as President of Cox College in Springfield, Missouri. She earned a bachelor’s degree in History at Providence College, a master’s degree in Secondary Administration from Southwest Baptist University and a doctorate in Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis from the University of Missouri-Columbia.
“As I begin my tenure, I am reminded of the rich legacy upon which The Christ College of Nursing and Health Sciences is built,” said Dr. Wutke. “For more than a century, this institution has been a beacon of excellence in nursing and healthcare education. Our graduates have made profound contributions to the health and well-being of the greater Cincinnati community.”
Dr. Amy Wutke spent her first three months at the College meeting stakeholders, faculty, staff and students to assess opportunities for creating best student experiences and a new strategic plan.
About The Christ College of Nursing and Health Sciences
The Christ College of Nursing & Health Sciences is a private, nonprofit, fully accredited college affiliated with The Christ Hospital Health Network for over 120 years. The hospital-based campus offers degrees in nursing and the health sciences with Career Pathways that allow students to work alongside their undergraduate studies with pay, tuition benefits, and scholarships, all while building career connections. Accepted students have a clinical seat reserved for them with personalized, hands-on learning at the Region’s #1 and Most Preferred hospital.
About The Christ Hospital Health Network
The Christ Hospital Health Network consists of an acute care hospital located in Mt. Auburn, a remote hospital location in Liberty Township, five ambulatory outpatient centers and dozens of medical offices throughout the region. For more than 130 years, The Christ Hospital has provided compassionate care to those it serves. Made up for more than 1,300 physicians and more than 6,500 team members, our mission is to improve the health of our community by providing exceptional outcomes in an affordable way. The Network was recognized by U.S. News & World Report as the #1 hospital in the Cincinnati Region and named to Newsweek’s World’s Best Hospitals list in 2024.