Clayton State University Dean of College of Health Inducted into the National Academies of Practice Class of 2026
(September 1, 2026) - The National Academies of Practice (NAP) announced the election of Dr. J. Dwayne Hooks Jr., PhD, Dean of the College of Health at Clayton State University as a Distinguished Fellow in the Nursing Academy. Members of the Class of 2026 were inducted into the National Academies of Practice during the Annual Induction Banquet and Awards Ceremony in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Membership in the National Academies of Practice is an honor extended to those who have excelled in their profession and are dedicated to advancing interprofessional education, scholarship, research, practice, and policy in support of interprofessional care. As the alliance of professionals collaborating to transform health and well-being, we are excited to officially welcome the new Class of 2026 inductees.
"I am honored to be recognized as a Distinguished Fellow of the National Academies of Practice, Nursing Academy,” shared Dr. Hooks. “This distinction affirms the importance of interprofessional collaboration in advancing education, scholarship, and healthcare practice. I remain committed to building partnerships across disciplines that enhance care access, improve healthcare outcomes, and create opportunities for innovation."
The NAP Academies include Athletic Training, Audiology, Nursing, Nutrition and Dietetics, Occupational Therapy, Optometry, Oral Health, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, Physician, Podiatric Medicine, Psychology, Public Health, Respiratory Care, Social Work, Speech-Language Pathology, and Veterinary Medicine.
Founded in 1981, the National Academies of Practice advances interprofessional education, scholarship, research, practice, and public policy. They educate and inform their members and others, facilitate collaborative scholarship and research opportunities, recruit, engage, retain, and mentor our network of members, and advocate the value of interprofessional practice and improve healthcare and policy for all.