… and community partnerships. Under Jones’ leadership as nursing dean, BSN graduates from UTMB achieved the highest NCLEX pass rates among large schools in Texas for four … years, faculty retention exceeded 98%, doctoral preparation of faculty increased from 57% to 98%, and the previously unranked research enterprise is now in the top … and community partnerships. Under Jones’ leadership as nursing dean, BSN graduates from UTMB achieved the highest NCLEX pass rates among large schools in Texas for four …