Gayle Roux PhD, NP-C, FAAN, RN, CNS, FNP

Dr. Roux served as UND's College of Nursing & Professional Disciplines (CNPD) Dean from 2014 to December 2018. She stepped down as dean and currently serves as Senior Associate to the Interim Dean. She is committed to extending the College's exceptional record of educating and developing outstanding professionals to serve the citizens of North Dakota and beyond. Dr. Roux's goals for the College include steering programs through successful accreditation, and she is currently a lead author for the upcoming CCNE accreditation report. Dr. Roux is focused on advancing the CNPD mission to prepare future leaders and improve health outcomes for the nation.

Dr. Roux's program of research is focused on inner strength in women living with chronic health conditions. Her work has been published multiple peer-reviewed journals over her career. She has edited and authored numerous chapters and books related to both her research and nursing practice. In addition to successes in scholarship and teaching, Dr. Roux has an extensive history of service in upper administrative positions.

She has served as Interim Dean and as Associate Dean for Research and Clinical Scholarship at Texas Women's University and as Associate Dean for Faculty at Loyola University Chicago. Dr. Roux enjoys the outdoors, with a passion for cycling and hiking. An avid walker, she is often seen walking and greatly enjoys the Grand Forks Greenway.