 LEADER TRANSITIONS . 1 Issue 4 April 2016  ACADEMIC PROGRAM NEWS 3

 ACCREDITATION NEWS 6

 AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS– INSTITUTIONAL ...... 6

 AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS– FACULTY & STAFF ...... 8

 AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS– STUDENTS ...... 11

 FACILITIES...... 13

 PHILANTHROPY ...... 14

 MÉLANGE ...... 14 AHSEC Member AMERICAN HEALTH SCIE NCE EDUCATION CONSORTIUM News Leader Transitions Good Samaritan College of and Health Science

CINCINNATI, OH—President more than 4,000 living alumni offering Sciences in Kansas City, Mo., where Morris Cohen compassionate care across the globe. he served as CEO, chief academic Announces His We wish Morris well on his officer, and professor. Retirement retirement and thank him for his While there, Jim expanded health Morris Cohen, the visionary leadership and dedication to care education services and led longest serving the continued success of the Good strategic planning for the college. He President of Good Samaritan College of Nursing and also helped develop and implement a Samaritan College of Health Science. new master’s degree program. His Nursing and Health efforts contributed to a five-fold Science, retired New President increase in baccalaureate program December 31, 2015, after 26 years of Announced enrollment. service. With his vision and guidance, Jim Hauschildt Jim’s experience, vision, Morris has led GSC from a Diploma has been appointed academic credentials and enthusiasm nursing program to a regionally as President of Good are ideally suited to lead Good accredited college with three degree Samaritan College of Samaritan College as it builds upon programs (AASN, ASHS, and BSN). Nursing and Health more than a century of academic Under his leadership, the School of Science, effective innovation and service excellence. Nursing was re-founded in 2001 as January 4. A native of Des Moines, Iowa, Jim Good Samaritan College of Nursing His appointment follows a national and his wife, Kianna, have two and Health Science, has more than search and he joins TriHealth from children, Lauren and Andrew. 400 students in its three programs and Saint Luke’s College of Health

Dr. Michael Gargano, Jr. Named President of St. Vincent’s College BRIDGEPORT, CT expanding academic programming, tions is exactly the leadership we want Following a national enhancing student experiences, and as we begin the College's next quarter search, Dr. Michael increasing financial aid resources. His century," stated Stuart G. Marcus, MD, Gargano, of Hartford, tenure commenced February 15, 2016. president and CEO, St. Vincent's Medi- has been selected to Anita T. Gliniecki, of Monroe, has cal Center. "His unwavering commit- serve as president of served as interim president of St. ment to academic excellence will serve St. Vincent's College. Vincent's College since Dr. Martha K. the College well as we prepare and He will lead the Shouldis’s retirement in July. graduate the next generation of our College into its 25th "Dr. Gargano's extensive experi- -continued on page 2 anniversary year, with a focus on ence at high caliber educational institu- 1

Leader Transitions

Dr. Michael Gargano, Jr. Named President of St. Vincent’s College

Dr. Michael Gargano, Jr.— As Vice President for Academic, plained. "I couldn't ask for a better continued from page 1 Faculty and Student Affairs at the Uni- place from which to begin and I look healthcare workforce to meet the versity of Texas Health Science Cen- forward to building on its strong foun- demands of our transforming national ter San Antonio, Dr. Gargano was re- dation of excellence." healthcare delivery system." sponsible for facilitating interdiscipli- St. Vincent's College, a subsidiary nary teaching, research and creative A seasoned and highly respected of St. Vincent's Medical Center, pro- program development while making vides associate degree programs in professional, Dr. Gargano brings ad- use of new learning technologies and ministrative, institutional, and Nursing, Medical Assisting, Radiog- methods. In addition, he oversaw aca- raphy, and General Studies as well as departmental knowledge garnered demic support functions including ad- over more than three decades to St. bachelor's degree completion pro- missions, financial aid, and registra- grams in Nursing, Radiologic Scienc- Vincent's College. He has held leader- tion; established affirmative action ship positions at the Connecticut State es, and Healthcare Leadership. It also goals; sustained the institution's infra- offers a wide range of online courses College & University System, the Uni- structure and facilities; and was re- versity of Texas Health Science Cen- and short-term certificate programs sponsible for institutional accredita- leading to health careers. ter San Antonio, Louisiana State Uni- tion. versity System, University of Massa- "On behalf of everyone at St. Vin- chusetts Amherst, George Washing- "St. Vincent's has first rate, ac- cent's College, we thank Anita for ton University, University of Rhode complished and expert faculty, stu- shepherding us through this transi- Island, and the University of Hartford. dents with a yearning to learn, a Medi- tion," stated Dr. Marcus. "She has cal Center that provides a comprehen- Throughout his career, he has been simply magnificent. Her experi- sive clinical and didactic experience, ence was invaluable in providing sta- championed the mission and vision of an affiliation with Ascension, the na- each institution, always with a focus bility to our faculty, students, and staff tion's largest Catholic and non-profit as we ready ourselves for the next on improving academic quality and healthcare system, and a dedicated expanding academic programs. chapter under Dr. Gargano's steward- Board of Trustees," Dr. Gargano ex- ship."

Allen College Announces Administrative Appointments

WATERLOO, IA—Dr. Jared areas, including strategic planning, recruitment, admissions, retention, Seliger has been appointed to the posi- budgeting, new program development, registration and student life. tion of associate chancellor of Allen Col- policy/procedures development, compli- Since 2012, she has directed inter- lege. ance issues, and quality improvement. national students, which includes regu- Dr. Seliger joined Allen College’s Dr. Joanna Ramsden-Meier has latory obligations between Allen College School of Health Sciences faculty in been appointed to the position of Dean and the Department of Homeland July of 2008 as Director of the College’s of Student Services of Allen College. Security as well as serves as the Nuclear Medicine Technology advisor and advocate for students who Dr. Ramsden-Meier joined Allen program. Since joining the faculty, Dr. are studying at Allen College from College in November 1998 as the Seliger has been involved in accredita- abroad. Financial Aid Assistant. Since joining tion activities at both the program and the Allen College staff, Dr. Ramsden- Dr. Ramsden-Meier will continue to institutional levels. He currently chairs Meier has held the positions of Regis- be a part of the leadership team, the Health Sciences Curriculum Com- trar (1999-2004) and Director of working closely with the leadership mittee and the Institution Review Board. Student Services (2004-2015). Dr. team on budget, enrollment In his role as associate chancellor, Ramsden-Meier has been involved in management, policies and procedures. Dr. Seliger will work closely with the accreditation activities at the institutional She also serves as the campus’s Title chancellor and other members of the level and directs the Student Services IX coordinator. College’s leadership team in a variety of department, which includes marketing,

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Leader Transitions

Mercy College of Health Sciences Leader Transitions DES MOINES, IA—  Joan McCleish, RN, PhD-Class  Robert J. Loch, PhD, MBA,  Joe Brookover, Financial Aid of 1980, Associate Dean of the CNMT, Dean of the School of Director School of Nursing, RN to BSN Allied Health  Bo Bonner, MDiv., Director of Program Chair & Graduate  Gayle Walter PhD, MPH, CHES, Campus Ministry Program Development Program Chair, Bachelor of  Jeanette McGreevy, MS, Ed.D,  Mary Schemmel, RN, MSN- Science in Public Health Ph.D, Director of Institutional Class of 1976, Associate Dean of Research and Effectiveness the School of Nursing, and ASN/ BSN Program Chair

Academic Program News

Adventist University of Health Sciences (ADU)

ORLANDO, FL—Adventist from ADU’s PA program under the department of Physician Assistant University of Health Sciences (ADU), a Provisional Accreditation will be con- Studies, echoed Dr. Collins’ emphasis Seventh-day Adventist institution in sidered by accrediting, government on the university’s mission of outreach. Orlando, Florida specializing in and medical organizations as having a “It is a testament to our curriculum and healthcare education, will be busier fully accredited PA degree. holistic education that goes beyond than usual this May, but the Central “ADU’s guiding principle has textbooks and coursework. We are Florida community will be healthier always been healthcare as a ministry,” excited and ready to launch.” because of it. President Dr. David Greenlaw, D. Min. The Physician Assistant gradu- ADU will begin accepting students said when he announced the two ate program is a 27-month, full-time to two new graduate programs; the graduate programs. “We place a master’s program designed, through university’s first doctoral program in specific emphasis in service learning course study, lab sessions and clinical Physical Therapy, and a master’s as well as providing whole patient care rotation, to prepare graduates to degree program offered in the field of to the entire community.” The handle real-world situations with a Physician Assistant, a graduate University already offers a physical human touch. program for which the school received therapy clinic manned by graduate ADU is located on a growing, provisional approval from the students to people in the community lakeside campus behind Florida Accreditation Review Commission on who can’t otherwise afford such Hospital’s central Orlando facility. The Education for the Physician Assistant services. university offers undergraduate and (ARC-PA). The Physical Therapy Department graduate programs including: The three-year doctorate pro- program will be chaired by Jennifer Biomedical Sciences, Diagnostic gram for Physical Therapists will Collins, PT, ED. D. MPA, who Medical Sonography, Health Sciences, welcome 23 students during its first commented, “It is a privilege to be the Radiography, Nuclear Medicine cohort in May. The course study was first doctoral degree program at ADU Technology, Nursing (BSN), Nurse granted its candidacy for accreditation and to provide yet another example of , Occupational Therapy last November by the Commission on our university fulfilling its mission to Assistant, Master of Healthcare Accreditation in Physical Therapy develop leaders in healthcare. This Administration, Master of Occupational Education [email protected]. program adds an excellent health Therapy, Physician Assistant and The Physician Assistant program professional degree to the community Physical Therapy. The college is will initially have a class of 25 that will bring more physical therapists associated with Florida Hospital and students, selected from 350 to the area.” the Adventist Health System. applicants. All students who graduate Dr. Mark Payne, chair of ADU’s

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Academic Program News Allen College Continues Its Tradition of Growth and Adaptation

WATERLOO, IA—Allen College Allen College’s new program has Health Sciences in Dental opened an Occupational Therapy been several years in the making. Hygiene (BHS-DH) program. The Master's Program in fall 2015 and Dr. Hahn and academic field work program, is offered online and en- admitted its first cohort of 14 stu- coordinator, Margo Kreger, have rolls students who are already regis- dents. been on staff for a year developing tered dental hygienists. The 124 Dr. Cindy Hahn, the program the curriculum while Denise Dermo- credit program includes 30 credits of director, says the addition of an oc- dy has recently come aboard to dental hygiene coursework that can cupational therapy program begin- complete this year’s faculty team. be completed on a full-time or part- ning this fall will only serve to ex- The accreditation process is still time basis. pand the identity and reach of Allen underway and a site visit will be This is the only dental hygiene College. conducted by the Accreditation completion program in the state of A workforce need for occupa- Council for Occupational Therapy Iowa. tional therapy services in the state, Education in the fall of 2016. particularly in rural areas, was rec- In fall 2015 Allen College admit- ognized early, and the formation of ted its first class to the Bachelor of

Cox College Begins Master of Science in Occupational Therapy Program

SPRINGFIELD, MO—In August 2015, Cox College’s highly anticipated Master of Science in Occupational Therapy program officially began. The strong group of 22 students from across the nation became the institution’s third graduate program, joining Master of Science in Nursing, and Master of Science in Nutrition Diagnostics cohorts, respectively. The program was the first approved for candidacy status in Southwest Missouri and will help meet a significant regional need for entry-level occupational therapists.

Jefferson College Announces Additional Doctorate Programs and Creation of the School of Graduate & Professional Studies

ROANOKE, VA—Jefferson The new programs, the Graduate & Professional Studies,” College of Health Sciences, a part of Doctorate of Nursing Practice and which will be home to the college’s Carilion Clinic, announced the the Doctorate of Health Sciences, graduate-level programs and the addition of two new doctorate-level will welcome their first students in fall more than 250 students currently programs to the institution’s 25 2016. enrolled in those programs. The existing healthcare-focused degree In addition, Jefferson College addition of the School provides an and certificate programs on Monday, introduced the new “Jefferson administrative framework to best November 2, 2015. College of Health Sciences School of meet the needs of these students.

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Academic Program News

Jefferson Awarded a $1 Million, 3-year Federal Grant to Develop a Veteran’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program

ROANOKE, VA—In July 2015, , Practice, Quality developed “Leaders in Healthcare: A Jefferson College of Health Sciences and Retention (NEPQR) Program. Veteran’s Bachelor of Science in was awarded $1,034,749 for a three The NEPQR program prepares Nursing Program (VBSN),” which will -year grant from the Health veterans for the transition from the assist veterans with enrollment, Resources and Services military to a civilian professional progression and graduation as they Administration (HRSA) Bureau of nursing practice role. As part of the earn their baccalaureate nursing Health Professions as part of its program, Jefferson College has degrees.

Mercy College of Health Sciences Methodist College Program News Adds Social Work

DES MOINES, IA—The new to the Higher Learning Commission PEORIA, IL—Methodist Bachelor of Science in Nursing for approval in March. College was recently approved to program has four (4) cohorts total- 2,000 elementary central Iowa add a Social Work program to ing 265 students. students will learn the importance their curriculum with The Higher The Bachelor of Science in of disaster preparedness from 43 Learning Commission doing a Public Health program has been Mercy College BSN students who scheduled visit in November 2016 submitted to the Higher Learning are American Red Cross Certified Commission for approval. in Disaster Preparedness via The Bachelor of Science in Health Pillow Case Project sponsored by Information program has received Disney a grant from Telligen in the amount of $50,000 to fund the creation of the program that will be submitted

St. Vincent’s College Offers Online Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Leadership (Completion Program)

BRIDGEPORT, CT—St. students who are interested in tor, a graduate may work for Vincent’s College began offering the working in healthcare management hospitals and long-term Online Bachelor’s Degree or leadership rather than in fields facilities, a physician’s office or Completion Program in Healthcare that are patient care centered. Up to medical practice, insurance compa- Leadership this January. The 90 credits may be transferred when nies, medical equipment suppliers, program provides students with an applying for this program. Individual- state or federal agencies, non-profit opportunity to develop a foundation ized program plans will be devel- organizations (such as the Red for a career in the administration of oped for each student. According to Cross, United Way, etc.), and health services. the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics community service organizations. This well-designed baccalaure- the median salary in 2013 for They are accepting applications ate program emphasizes the role of medical and healthcare service for the Fall 2016 semester. To learn health in achieving quality of life and managers was $90,940. more, contact Dr. Susan Capasso the role of high quality health Healthcare managers and ([email protected]) services in protecting and promoting leaders work in different types of for further details or call (800) 873- health. facilities and perform a variety of 1013. The program is designed for tasks. As a health care administra-

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Accreditation News Allen College OT Program Cox College Receives Granted Candidacy Status Continued Accreditation

WATERLOO, IA—The Accreditation Council for SPRINGFIELD, MO—Cox College is pleased to Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) granted announce it has earned continued accreditation with the Candidacy Status to Allen College’s Occupational Higher Learning Commission; the next Reaffirmation of Therapy (OT) Master's Program. Accreditation will be in 2024-25. As a result of this action, Allen College admitted One of the last institutions under the Program to students into the Occupational Therapy Master's Evaluate and Advance Quality (PEAQ), Cox College has Program beginning with the 2015 fall semester. transitioned to the Standard Pathway. In addition, the College continues progressing through separate incorpo- ration requirements, including recent completion of Mercy College of Health corporate status in Missouri, 501(c)(3) designation from Sciences Accreditation News the Internal Revenue Service, and federal Department of Education program participation regulations. DES MOINES, IA—The Commission on Accredita- tion in Physical Therapy Education reaffirmed the Physical Therapist Assistant Program’s accreditation through December 31, 2025. The Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) has granted continued accreditation for the Medical Assisting Program accreditation through spring 2023. Awards & Recognitions—Institutional Adventist University of Health Sciences Named Outstanding Corporate group at the Community Volunteer Excellence By Todd Persons

ORLANDO, FL—Adventist University of Health Assistant, and Nursing students designing and teaching Sciences (ADU) was named by the Heart of Florida United life skills and health education classes. ADU also aids Way (HFUW) as the Outstanding Corporate Group at the through its annual Day of Service, where in 2014 the Community Volunteer Excellence Awards on July 14, University brought 250 employees to the CFOC to 2015. The University was honored for its commitment to participate in an all-day beautification project. provide critical services and education to the clients of the Case adds, “It is a win-win. The CFOC has Community Food and Outreach Center through service benefited from our students’ efforts to provide quality skills learning and volunteerism projects. training classes and the CFOC has made a difference in The HFUW Community Volunteer Excellence Award our students’ lives by preparing them for their future for Outstanding Corporate Group honors a group serving careers and reiterating our University’s mission of under their company’s name on a one-time or ongoing Healthcare as Ministry.” project in the community. As one of sixteen nominees for Marika Whitaker, Nursing Faculty at Adventist this award, ADU was selected based on the nomination University, agreed that the service projects are important sent in from the Community Food and Outreach Center to the student learning experience. “The students are (CFOC), the organization it served. introduced at the CFOC to many valuable community “The service-learning opportunities at the CFOC are resources needed when caring for the underserved valuable for our students because they change the stu- population. The students will take this information to their dents’ perception of individuals living under the poverty places of employment as healthcare providers and offer line and educate them on the many needs of the popula- the best possible patient care.” tion,” explains Vicki Case, Occupational Therapy Faculty ADU is honored to receive this award for their and Service-Learning Committee Chair at ADU. commitment to bettering Central Florida and providing For more than two years, students, faculty, and staff have help to those in need. served the CFOC through the intra-professional collabora- tion of Occupational Therapy, Occupational Therapy

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Awards & Recognitions—Institutional Allen College Master of Science in Nursing Program Ranked High

WATERLOO, IA—Allen College’s “complex methodology that compares OnlineColleges.net, Allen College has Master of Science in Nursing program academics, student experience, “clearly put great emphasis on creating has been ranked among the nation’s financial aid, and enrollment in the a program that prepares students for 25 best online nursing programs, online master’s in nursing program.” success, and that played a major role according to OnlineColleges.net. This year, Allen College ranked 21 in the ranking.” OnlineColleges.net determines which of the best offerings in the country. colleges are recognized based on a According to the message from

Good Samaritan College of Nursing and Health Science CINCINNATI, OH—GSC College and stigma reduction programs for schools, and/or community colleges was awarded a $3,000 grant by the campus faculty, staff, and students at within the area. Ohio Program for Campus Safety and Ohio’s institutions of higher education. This was a competitive program. Jill Mental Health, FY 2016 Collaborative The Proposal must demonstrate a Nutter, GSC’s Counselor, wrote the Program Development Grant. collaborative relationship between a application. The purpose of this grant is to local community entity and one or more support the development of suicide of the colleges, universities, technical prevention, mental health promotion

Mercy College of Health Sciences

DES MOINES, IA—Mercy College Association with the IHE Institutional Faith, Community, and Post- of Health Sciences will host four Award -- is intended to address one of Traumatic Stress Disorder” national speakers during the 2015-16 the College’s core values: knowledge;  Sr. Karen Schneider, RSM, MD, academic year as part of the second which has been defined as “instilling in Pediatric Emergency Physician and year of the Faith & Healing Speaker our College Community a thirst to con- Assistant Professor of Pediatric Series, an award-winning educational tinually study, investigate, observe, and Emergency Medicine at the Johns program designed to address these experience the world all-around for Hopkins Children’s Center, Balti- important topics, promote discussion facts and ideas that can improve the more, MD “One Sister’s Journey with members of the healthcare, health health and well-being of humankind into the Jungle!” Sr. Karen is a policy and wellness communities in and create a love for learning.” medical missionary and member of Iowa, and instill a love for learning. the Religious Sisters of Mercy. 2015-16 Faith & Healing Speaker  Lena Hatchett, PhD, Assistant The Series will encompass the Series Speakers include: Professor in the Neiswanger Insti- topics of faith, healing, and wellness  Timothy Muldoon, PhD, Assistant tute for Bioethics and Director of from different perspectives while high- to the Vice President for University Community and University Partner- lighting Catholic theology and practice. Mission and Ministry at Boston ships at Loyola University, Chica- Despite strong evidence that religious College: “Mercy Theology as go, IL: “Proviso Partners for Health: faith, regardless of faith tradition, often Healthcare Policy” A Food Justice Coalition.” informs clinicians’ practices and that  Warren Kinghorn, MD, ThD, many patients’ experiences of illness Assistant Professor of Psychiatry are mediated by faith, the relationship and Pastoral and Moral Theology, between faith and healing is understud- Duke University Medical Center ied. and Duke Divinity School; and Recognized in May 2015 by the Staff Psychiatrist, Durham Veterans Iowa Healthcare Educators, a Administration Medical Center: membership group of the Iowa Hospital “Healing the Moral Injuries of War:

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Awards & Recognitions— Faculty & Staff ADU’s Founding President, David Greenlaw, Celebrates 25th Anniversary By Meghan Brescher

ORLANDO, FL – In just 25 years, the University has Greenlaw as a visionary. He stated, “A Adventist grown from an institution offering only four visionary is not somebody who just University of associate degrees to where it is today, dreams, a visionary is someone who has Health Scienc- with over 10 programs offering degrees at a pretty specific focused way of seeing the es’ (ADU) found- all levels: associate’s, bachelor’s, future and getting something there, which ing President, master’s, and doctoral. With the need for Dave clearly has done with ADU.” David Greenlaw, quality healthcare education increasing ADU honored Dr. Greenlaw with a D.Min., celebrated nationwide, Dr. Greenlaw was among the 25th anniversary video where his family, his 25th anniver- first university presidents to offer online friends, and colleagues shared their sary as president education with the establishment of ADU memories of working with him during the for the University. Online in 2000. Later, he opened an formative years, and building the ADU was additional campus site in Denver, CO. institution to where it is today. The established in 1992 as a health sciences “I can’t imagine anyone else that I full-length video can be viewed at: https:// institution practicing under the mission of know who could have accomplished all www.youtube.com/watch?v=h92hQjlm_qY Healthcare as Ministry. Dr. Greenlaw was that he did in this short period of time,” Dr. Greenlaw attributes the success given the responsibility of building the stated Charlotte Henningsen, Chair of of ADU to “good people,” the faculty and University into an accredited institution ADU’s Sonography department. staff that he has employed to make a that produces world-class healthcare Under Dr. Greenlaw’s vision and difference in the lives of each and every professionals, and he is credited with the leadership, ADU continuously developed student. He said, “What a privilege I’ve success it enjoys today. to meet the needs of students and had to be able to work this long in one “These last 25 years have been my healthcare organizations. He saw the thing, to gather such a wonderful group life. I live it night, day, every day of the importance of nurturing students not just of people, and to see the work that they week. Who I am is here at ADU, and how with clinical education, but also with produce on a day to day basis. It has often do you get to put your stamp on spirituality in a faith-based setting. been tremendously satisfying for me. Few something over such a long period of Lars Houmann, President and CEO people get the chance to do that in their time,” explained Dr. Greenlaw. of Florida Hospital, described Dr. life.”

Allen College Professor Mary Brown Honored for Service to the Community

WATERLOO, IA – learning at Allen College. She intro- serve the Cedar Valley. Mary provides Allen College Associ- duced the concept to faculty and students with opportunities to experi- ate Professor Mary brought education to our faculty to ence the work of these organizations Brown was honored at build the foundation that exists today. in a hands-on approach. Mary’s work a luncheon last fall by Mary has served as the Center for has provided a firm foundation for the Association of Engagement, Learning, and Leader- Allen students to become involved in Fundraising Profes- ship (CELL) Director from 2010 to philanthropy in the community after sionals, Northeast 2013, and as the CELL Advisor from graduation and throughout their Iowa Chapter, for her 2014 to present. In this capacity she careers. On many occasions, feed- many years of service has been an educator and advocate back from alumni regarding their to the Greater Cedar for service with students, faculty, and involvement in the community has Valley Community and Allen College. staff. Her dedication to service and directly stemmed from their exposure Professor Brown was selected in the volunteering is evident on a daily ba- and involvement in community Legacy category which is given to an indi- sis. As can be seen from Mary’s in- opportunities that Mary provided." vidual “that inspires philanthropic endeav- volvement in community based activi- Professor Brown retired in ors by individuals in subsequent genera- ties, she is models service continu- December 2015 after more than forty tions.” Professor Brown’s nomination for ously. Mary has spear-headed the years of service as a . the award--made by Chancellor Dr. Jerry development and implementation of Since 1996, she has held the R.J. Durham, School of Nursing Dean Dr. Ken- the Service Honors program now McElroy Endowed Chair for Interdisci- dra Williams-Perez, and Vice Chancellor of available for Allen College nursing plinary Studies at Allen College. In Academic Affairs Dr. Nancy Kramer— students. She has been instrumental this position, she has led efforts spoke to Professor Brown’s lifetime of ser- in the outreach activities of Allen Col- among the various health care vice to the community and to Allen Col- lege with the community, exposing programs of Allen College to promote lege: nearly all nursing students to the vari- community service and service "Mary Brown is the pioneer of service ous community agencies that help learning.

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Awards & Recognitions—Faculty & Staff

Allen College Faculty/Staff Recognitions

WATERLOO, IA Dr. Nancy Kramer, vice chancel- or Synchronous Online Sessions for Peg Broadie, assistant professor, lor academic affairs, was inducted into Faculty and Student Engagement,” became a certified Quality Matters the National League for Nursing’s has been selected for a Podium Master Reviewer. Academy of Nursing Education, with Presentation at AACN’s 2016 Master’s Gale Carlson, associate profes- the credential of “Fellow.” Dr. Kramer Education Conference at Royal sor, had an article published in the joins the academy’s 202 fellows repre- Sonesta Houston in Houston, TX. Dr. International Leisure Review senting nursing schools and programs Meyer is a professor in the nursing journal. The title of Gale’s article is: throughout the United States. The program. “The application of qualitative NLN established the Academy of Dr. Doreen Mingo, assistant research methods in recreation, parks, Nursing Education in 2007 to foster professor, completed degree tourism, and leisure.” excellence in nursing education by requirements for the Doctor of Nursing Dr. Ruselle DeBonis’ article recognizing and capitalizing on the Practice (DNP) from Concordia entitled “Effects of Service-Learning wisdom of nurse educators who have University in Mequon, WI. Dr. Mingo’s on Graduate Nursing Students: Care made sustained and significant poster, “Developing Pipeline Programs and Advocacy for the Impoverished” contributions to nursing education. for Students,” has been accepted as a was published in the January 2016 Fellows provide leadership in nursing poster presentation at the 29th Annual issue of the Journal of Nursing education and in the Academy of National Conference on Race & Education. This article is an excellent Nursing Education, and support the Ethnicity in American Higher example of scholarly writing linked to vision of the NLN to promote Education (NCORE) to be held later teaching and service. Dr. DeBonis is a standards of excellence in nursing this spring. professor. education. Fellows serve as important Dr. Denise Pralle, associate Dr. Cindy Hahn, occupational role models and resources for new professor, had an article published in therapy program director and educators and for those who aspire to the Journal of Community & Public associate professor, has been named become nurse educators. Health Nursing, “Reducing barriers in the OT Certified Community As a newly named fellow, Dr. our communities: Building awareness Behavioral Health Centers Ambassa- Kramer has been lauded for her and understanding.” She has had dor for the State of Iowa by the Iowa innovative teaching and/or learning another article accepted for OT Association. strategies; nursing education publication in the same journal. The Dr. Jacki Jaspers, assistant research; faculty development; title of the article is “One More Time: professor, completed degree require- academic leadership; promotion of The Importance of Student-Faculty ments for the Doctor of Nursing public policy that advances nursing Connection.” The article has not yet Practice (DNP) from Concordia education; and/or collaborative been published. Dr. Pralle was the University in Mequon, WI. educational, practice or community guest editor for the Journal of Dr. Nancy Kramer, vice partnerships Community and Public Health chancellor of academic affairs, was Evalene Martin, diagnostic medi- Nursing. She also received a appointed by Iowa Governor Branstad cal sonography program director and certificate in Cultural Competence: to another three-year term on the Iowa instructor, successfully completed her Latino Populations from the Albany . Master of Science degree in Academic School of Public Health, Albany, NY. Margo Kreger, MS, OTR/L, Program Administration and Leader- Emily Schuldt, instructor, faculty member of the Master of ship. Evalene received her Master of completed degree requirements for Science in Occupational Therapy Science degree from Nebraska the education track of the Master of Program at Allen College, was chosen Methodist College. Science in Nursing program from Allen as Iowa’s 2015 Distinguished Dr. Jackie Meyer’s abstract College. Occupational Therapist by the Iowa submission, “A Hybrid Option Within a State Occupational Therapy Fully Online MSN Health Policy Association. Course: A Strategy to Offer Face-Face

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Awards & Recognitions—Faculty & Staff Good Samaritan College of Nursing and Health Science

CINCINNATI, OH—Faculty and form calculations in a few hours that the purchase of a Phillips Vital Sign Staff Publications: would take a week or more on a typ- machine. This will give the Skills Lab Kathleen Flanagan, library ical computer a total of five machines – one for technical assistant, has been pub- Karen Groh, assistant professor each Nursing 101 Instructor. lished as a contributor to the daily was published in HAPS-Educator, Craig West, learning specialist, reflections book “Abiding with Winter 2015: “Cellular Activity Snip- presented original research at the God: Day by Day.” The book is pet”. International Federation of the available on Amazon. Pat Koral, BSN Department Teaching of English Conference in Lu Anne Gerard, associate pro- Chair, and a fellow TriHealth nurse New York City: - “Common Rhetoric: fessor, received the University of presented the first “Evidence-Based Using Language to Enfranchise Cincinnati College of Nursing Alumni Practice Point of Care” Fellowship English Educators Working within Legacy Award for Outstanding Ca- Course for staff nurses at TriHealth. the Confines of the Common Core reer in April. LuAnne was one of the The Fellowship Course provided State Standards.” He also presented 125 alumni selected as part of the didactic and interactive activities for in January at the West Clermont celebration of the 125th year of the developing evidence-based practice Professional Learning Conference: nursing program at the university. knowledge and skills. “Integrating Genres: Argument, Nar- Lu Anne Gerard and Beverly Sharon Pittard, associate rative, and Informational Text”, “Intro Gladish, associate professors, and professor and previous GSC faculty to Critical Media Literacy”. Jacqueline Wright ‘08, instructor, Carmen Harrison had their manu- Nursing Honor presented a poster: “Can Pediatric script, “Teaching Learning Strate- Society – Good Samaritan College Content Be Successfully Taught and gies in a Concept-Based Curricu- has become a member of Omicron Applied in a Concept-Based Curricu- lum” included in Innovations in Nurs- Omicron Chapter at Large with lum” in April at the Ohio Council of ing Education: Building the Future of Mount St. Joseph University and Associate Degree Nursing Educa- Nursing, Vol. 3. The book is availa- Xavier University. tion and Administration Confer- ble through Amazon. Faculty member Teresa Getha- ence. The poster received second Pat McMahon, dean of Eby, PhD: manuscript titled Student place academic affairs, received the 2015 Learning Outcomes in Response to David Groh, professor present- Volunteer of the Year Award from Concept-Based Teaching was ed a poster at the American Statisti- the local chapter of the Arthritis published in the April issue of the cal Society’s Joint Statistical Meet- Foundation. Journal of Nursing Education ing 2015 in August: “The Efficacy of Valerie Ratchford, library Faculty members Carmen Har- Computer Tutorials in the Introduc- technical assistant, received a grant rison, MSN, and Sharon Pittard, tion to Statistics Course.” He also from the Mary Ann McGrath Nursing MSN: their manuscript titled published an article by same name Education Endowment Fund to pur- “Teaching-Learning Strategies in a in the Proceedings of the American chase NursingTheory/Philosophy Concept-Based Curriculum” was Statistical Society. Recently David books. published in the third volume of the received a grant from the Ohio Su- Jim Sargent, assistant Innovations in Nursing Education: percomputer Center to calculate professor, has published A Journey Building the Future of Nursing text copper-oxide quantum energy levels of Imagination, Stories We Want authored by Linda Caputi. in a variety of geometrical orienta- Our Grandchildren to Hear. The Department chair Patricia Koral tions (in different crystal struc- book can be purchased through DNP, RN, CNE and academic dean tures). Ohio Supercomputer Center Amazon. Patricia McMahon, DNP, RN, NP-C computers are organized to work Joann Sullivan-Mann, profes- received their Doctor of Nursing together in groups called parallel sor and the TriHealth Corporate Practice in May 2015 from Mount St. processing clusters. A cluster of Education Team presented a poster Joseph University. 1000 high end computers together at the NLN/Elsevier Technology can do some calculations 1000 Conference in October: “The Ulti- times faster than a single comput- mate Experience: integrating Epic er. A computer program for quantum into Simulation.” Professor Sullivan- calculations on chemicals utilizes a Mann has also received a $4,000 parallel processing cluster to per- grant from the GSH Guild for

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Awards & Recognitions—Faculty & Staff

Mercy College of Health Sciences

DES MOINES, IA—Dr. Shirley Beaver, Professor of philosophy and theology, Joseph Moravec, dean of the School of Nursing at Mercy DMin. received the 2015 Engaged Campus Awards Mission by College, was selected for recognition as the Iowa Campus Compact, presented by Mercy College Presi- one of the 100 Great Iowa Nurses for dent and Iowa Campus Compact Board Chair Barbara Decker. 2015. This award recognizes nurses "that Lisa Croat and Joe Brookover from the financial aid office have made a meaningful and lasting con- earned a spot on the National Association of Student Financial tribution to humanity and the nursing pro- Aid Administrators (NASFAA) credential Honor Roll. fession."

St. John’s College of Nursing

SPRINGFIELD, IL—Dr. Gloria Brummer was the 2015 Dr. Gloria Brummer along with senior student, Ashleigh recipient of the Outstanding Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Sanderfield participated in the 2015 Interprofessional Student Project Award in the category of Nursing Education Research Team Hot Spotting Minigrant Project through Southern Illinois Interest Group from the Midwest Society University from July 2015 until January 2016. The grant was (MNRS). The purpose of the award is to recognize a member of sponsored by The Camden Coalition of Healthcare Providers, the MNRS whose scholarly project is of exceptional quality and Primary Care Progress, and Association of American Medical makes a significant contribution to the scholarship of nursing Colleges (AAMC). The six-month learning collaborative provided education. Her project focused on designing and evaluating a interprofessional student and faculty groups training on motiva- curriculum plan for interprofessional education at St. John’s tional interviewing, social determinants of health, team-building, College. and advocacy to help improve care delivery systems. Angela Bentley, assistant professor at St. John’s College Interprofessional teams collaboratively gained insight into the of Nursing, received the Arthur L. Davis scholarship and funding root causes that lead some patients to have repeat emergency in the amount of $2,500 from the Society of Vascular Nurses to room visits and hospital admissions and then analyzed how this support research efforts in a walking program for patients with additional utilization might have been avoided. peripheral artery disease. Awards & Recognitions—Students & Alumni

Allen College

WATERLOO, IA ASRO Receives Governor’s Students Selected to Volunteer Award Represent Allen College as The Allen Student Radiog- Members of the Iowa raphy Organization (ASRO) was Campus Compact (IACC) selected to receive the Group Governor’s Volunteer Award by Civic Ambassadors the Iowa Department of Network Transportation for outstanding Kara Bolte and Claire commitment and service. The Wadding, students in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing ASRO began the Adopt-A- program, were selected to represent Allen College as members Highway program in, October 2005. ASRO members continue of the Iowa Campus Compact (IACC) Civic Ambassadors to volunteer to clean up a two mile stretch of Highway 63 north Network. This network provides them with the opportunity to of Allen College. A special recognition ceremony was held in lead social change on the Allen College campus and in the June 11 to present the award to Sue Robinson, ASRO faculty local community. IACC has convened a team of 20 students advisor and the ASRO student officers. representing 12 colleges from across the state and is providing them with additional leadership experience to move beyond their campus and make a powerful statewide impact. As part of their experience, they will be leading an Allen College campus service project during the 2016 spring semester.

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Awards & Recognitions—Students & Alumni

Adventist University of Health Sciences Student Awarded the Newman Civic Fellow Award for 2015 By Meghan Brescher

ORLANDO, FL—Adventist University of Health therapy. One way he is doing this is by enlisting the Sciences (ADU) Occupational Therapy student, Adam help of a therapy dog. Casaceli, has been named a Newman Civic Fellow of “I have seen Hope, ADU’s therapy dog, first-hand 2015 by Campus Compact. Campus Compact is a impact the lives of patients, and it inspired me to national coalition of nearly 1,100 college and university research the benefits and eventually present my presidents who are committed to fulfilling the civic findings at the Florida Occupational Therapy Associa- purposes of higher education. Casaceli was given this tion Conference,” adds Casaceli. national honor for being engaged within the Central Through service-learning courses and other Florida community and representing the next opportunities for community engagement, ADU is generation of civic leaders. developing students’ public problem-solving skills, such From across the country, college and university as the ability to analyze community needs, the willing- presidents all members of Campus Compact have ness to participate in public processes and debate, the nominated promising student leaders who have commitment to raise awareness about challenges, and demonstrated an investment in their community to be the ability to inspire others to become part of solutions. Newman Civic Fellows, and ADU student, Adam “Adam provides fresh energy and perspective Casaceli, was one of the few that was selected. within our Occupational Therapy Department. He “Adam is the perfect example of the role that higher deserves to be recognized for his hard work and education can, and does play in building a better passion about helping those who need it the most. We world,” explains ADU President, Dr. David Greenlaw. are proud to have him here at ADU,” says Nicole “He lives ADU’s mission to provide the best possible Scheiman, Program Director of ADU’s Occupational care to patients.” Therapy Assistant program. Through service, research, and advocacy, Casaceli Not only is Casaceli researching pet therapy, he is making the most of his college experience to better also provides support and advocacy while working with understand himself, the root causes of social issues, Surfers for Autism and MicheLee Puppets. His ultimate and effective mechanisms for creating lasting change. goal is to empower patients by increasing their “I found my lives passion after falling in love with happiness. my University’s program in Occupational Therapy, and Being named a Newman Civic Fellow by Campus because of that I try to participate in and be involved Compact highlights the remarkable impact he has with as many activities related to my future profession already made within the community and will continue to as I can,” explains ADU student, Adam Casaceli. make as he lives out his passion of becoming an ADU’s Occupational Therapy program has given Occupational Therapist. Casaceli the unique opportunity to engage with patients and to incorporate their interest into their personalized

Mercy College of Health Sciences

DES MOINES, IA—Mercy College BSN student and Mercy BSN Students Leah Barthol, Elizabeth Mercy College Association of Nursing Students Frohman, Abbi Herrick, Kate Pace, Austin Pefferman, (MCANS) member Kate Pace was elected to the position Ellen Reiter, Mark Rustin, and Cheyanne Weis devel- of Treasurer of the Iowa Association of Nursing Students oped and presented a resolution “IN SUPPORT OF (IANS) at the 2015 IANS Conference. RAISING AWARENESS OF TRAUMA INFORMED CARE” that was adopted at the 2015 IANS State Confer- ence.

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Facilities Virginia Intercollegiate Anatomy Lab (VIAL) Opens on the Jefferson College Campus ROANOKE, VA—Jefferson Medicine hosted a grand opening and collaboration between the three College, Radford University and the ribbon cutting ceremony for the new institutions that was notable for its Virginia Tech Carilion School of Virginia Intercollegiate Anatomy Lab unique private-public partnership. Medicine formally open the $2.5 (VIAL) on May 22, 2015 at Carilion VIAL supports the three institutions’ million Virginia Intercollegiate Roanoke Community Hospital on the individual Interprofessional Education Anatomy Lab (VIAL) on the Jefferson Jefferson College campus in down- programs, which allow healthcare College campus. town Roanoke. VIAL is located on the students to learn to work collabora- Jefferson College of Health eighth floor of the hospital. tively in clinical settings before enter- Sciences, Radford University and the The event commemorated the ing their professions. Virginia Tech Carilion School of completion of a $2.5 million, year-long

Mercy College of Health Sciences

DES MOINES, IA—Mercy Medical the site for College offices and Center - Des Moines has entered into classrooms with the architectural help a non-binding Memo of Understanding of Simonson & Associates. Newbury is with Newbury Living to redevelop a working to have student apartments building formerly known as Mercy completed in fall 2016. The tentative Court, for future use by Mercy College completion date for the new building is students for apartments. set for spring 2017. In addition, Newbury Living is cre- ating a 20,000 square foot building on

Methodist College Will St. John’s College of Nursing Open a New Campus Simulation Lab

PEORIA, IL—Methodist College SPRINGFIELD, IL – This year The new lab, conveniently locat- is proud to announce the upcoming the students of St. John’s College of ed in the HSHS Central Illinois opening of their new campus, located Nursing and colleagues of HSHS St. building, will span over 6,000 square John’s Hospital anticipate the com- feet and includes OR/OB, Medical/ in North Peoria. Methodist College pletion of a new state-of-the-art Surgical, ER/ICU, and Pediatric will be moving to their new campus at simulation lab. Approval was simulations. The space also 7600 Academic Drive, Peoria, Illinois granted to proceed with develop- accommodates students and faculty during the week of July 11, 2016. ment back in March 2015, with with a skills lab, health assessment construction beginning in early exam area, two debrief rooms and October. one conference room.

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Philanthropy

Mercy College of Health Sciences

DES MOINES, IA—Mercy College has received an Mercy College of Health Sciences received a alumna gift of $426,772 from the estate of G. Frances $25,000 check from the Grand Lodge of Iowa of the In- Shiltz Weieneth to establish an endowed scholarship for dependent Order of Odd Fellows (IOOF) in November to the benefit of a nursing student. Mrs. Weieneth was a assist refugees and immigrants to complete their health 1945 diploma-nursing graduate of the Mercy School of science educational goals. This is the third year in a row Nursing in Des Moines. the organization has funded the scholarship in this amount.

Proceeds from a Quasi-Endowment fund generated Mercy College established in 2015-16 the Work- $100,000 that translated into the first ever presentation of force of the Future Scholarship to assist students of ten (10) $10,000 Presidential Academic Scholarships diverse backgrounds to attend College, and awarded to eligible Mercy College students in 2015-16. eight (8) students $5,000 for tuition this academic year.

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Allen College’s Institutional Review Board Receives Federalwide Assurance Approval

WATERLOO, IA—Dr. Jared Seliger, chairperson of of Human Subjects regulations that seek to protect any the Allen College Institutional Review Board (ACIRB), human subjects participating in the research. announced that the College has been granted Federal- Because FWA is the only type of assurance wide Assurance (FWA) by the Office of Human currently accepted and approved by OHRP for research Research Protection (OHRP). that is federally funded the ACIRB can now review and Through the FWA, an institution commits to the approve research that is federally funded. The ACIRB’s Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) that it FWA is valid for five years. will comply with the requirements in the HHS Protection Jefferson College of Health Sciences

ROANOKE, VA Campus at Carilion Roanoke Community Hospital in Jefferson College Hosts over 600 Community Roanoke, visiting interactive exhibits in our Operating Members of All Ages During the Virginia Science Room Simulation Suites, Biomedical Sciences Labs and Festival Emergency Services Labs. On September 25, 2015, The Virginia Science Festival visited the Jefferson College of Health Sciences

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Mélange Jefferson College of Health Sciences

ROANOKE, VA the fifth Collaborating Across Borders (CAB V) Jefferson College Acts as One of the Hosts for the conference in Roanoke in September 2015. The event, International Collaborating Across Borders (CAB V) sponsored every two years by the American Interprofes- Conference in Roanoke, Virginia sional Health Collaborative, is the premier international Jefferson College of Health Sciences, in collabora- conference on educating and implementing effective tion with the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine healthcare teams. and Research Institute (VTC) and Carilion Clinic hosted

Mercy College of Health Sciences Methodist College

DES MOINES, IA—Drs. Kris Owens, Jeannine PEORIA, IL—Methodist College had record enrollment Matz, and Marti Doyle are working on an English for the 2016 spring semester with 625 students. Language Learner (ELL) research project which is funded with a Mercy College President’s Innovation Grant, to address how the College can better assist ELL students with their success.

St. John’s College of Nursing

SPRINGFIELD, IL Support for Faith . St. John’s Scholarship Luncheon. Each year, St. John’s Col- College of Nursing strengthens its support of Faith lege of Nursing hosts a luncheon to thank donors who Community Nursing through faculty involvement. Dr. Judy have endowed scholarships for its students. The luncheon Shackelford, Professor at St. John’s College, serves as a brings together the donors and the recipients of their founding board member of Faith Community Nurses scholarships as a way to showcase the importance of not International (FCNI). The organization is newly established only giving to the college but, how those who benefit from as a global network of Faith Community Nurses to the gifts appreciate their support. This year nearly 100 advance faith community nursing as a nursing specialty; to attendees were present and 53 St. John’s College Seniors connect faith community nurses (FCNs) worldwide; to benefited from donor gifts through the endowment support research in faith community nursing; to provide scholarships at St. John’s College. continuing education for FCNs; and to provide an on-line, peer-reviewed nursing journal. Foundational support for the FCNI is not only historical but also a significant contri- bution to the sustainability and professional development of the specialty.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

The 2016 fall AHSEC meeting will be held on the For the fall 2016 meeting, AHSEC chancellors and campus of Methodist College, Peoria, Illinois, starting presidents are asked to invited their chief academic officer with a dinner on Sunday evening, October 2 and (or another academic officer) to the AHSEC meeting. concluding at noon on Tuesday, October 4. AHSEC Meetings of interest to the academic officers will be members will have an opportunity to tour the new arranged separate from the meetings of the AHSEC Methodist College campus during the meeting. AHSEC chancellors and presidents. presidents/chancellors and their guests will also be invited More detailed information will be sent to you as to a dinner on Monday evening. agendas and other details of the meetings are arranged.

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