Senate Joint Resolution 1103 honors Victoria Niederhauser, the Dean of the University of Tennessee, Knoxville's College of Nursing, as she prepares for her retirement at the end of the 2025-2026 academic year. The resolution acknowledges her fifteen years of transformative leadership, during which she significantly increased enrollment, improved licensure pass rates, and elevated the college's national rankings. Under her guidance, the college has received substantial research and philanthropic support, and she has fostered innovative partnerships with regional healthcare institutions that have enhanced clinical learning opportunities for students and addressed nursing workforce shortages.

The resolution also highlights Dean Niederhauser's extensive contributions to the nursing profession and her community involvement, including her leadership roles in various national organizations and local initiatives. Her scholarly work has focused on child and adolescent health promotion, and she has authored numerous publications in the field. The General Assembly expresses its heartfelt wishes for her retirement, commending her dedication to nursing education and the University of Tennessee, and recognizing the lasting impact of her work on future generations.