February 19, 2008
The University of Bridgeport to Open New $4.5 Million Dental Hygiene Clinic
The University of Bridgeport will officially open the new Fones School of Dental Hygiene Clinic, a $4.5 million project. The clinic will hold a ribbon cutting ceremony at 9a.m., Monday Feb. 25 in the UB Health Science Center, 60 Lafayette St. Robert L. Genuario, Secretary of Connecticut's Office of Policy & Management; Speaker James A. Amann of the Connecticut House of Representatives; Chris Tymniak, Director, Southwestern Office of Governor M. Jodi Rell and Gene F. Napoliello, D.D.S., President, Delta Dental of New Jersey Foundation, Inc. will participate. The state of the art dental hygiene clinic is furnished with 30 new Midmark dental units, a large sterilization center, radiology operatories equipped with digital and film based radiography, a dental materials clinic lab, faculty computer stations and a consultation room. Dental unit enhancements include intraoral cameras, piezoelectric and magnetostrictive instruments, and alternative polishing equipment. Designed by Bridgeport's Antinozzi Associates Architecture & Interiors P.C., the layout offers a spacious workspace overlooking the University's new soccer field or facing the Long Island Sound, with a focus on privacy and ergonomic comfort. Each station is equipped with a computer and two flat screen monitors that offer patient education and digital charting capability. The project included moving the Fones School into the Health Sciences Building, complete with smart class rooms, dental material labs and resource rooms. The university received two State of Connecticut grants totalling $1 million, $50,000 from Delta Dental and $100,000 from the Educational Foundation of America to increase treatment for the elderly. The remaining costs were paid for by generous private donations and a Connecticut Health and Educational Facilities Authority (CHEFA) approved tax-exempt bond. The value of clinical and outreach services to Connecticut residents are more than $500,000 a year. The clinic at UB provides complete dental hygiene services to more than 1,450 patients a year, while the outreach clinics provide services to over 1,500 patients a year, as well as screening and instruction to 10,000 community residents each year. "This is so great for the students. The university has been so helpful to make this clinic a showplace of ergonomic workspace. We are up to date and on target," said Marcia Lorentzen, RDH, MSEd, Director of Clinical Affairs of the Fones School. The Fones School of Dental Hygiene at the University of Bridgeport, established in 1949 and accredited since 1953, traces its roots to the first school of dental hygiene in the world and also known as the "Birthplace of Dental Hygiene." The clinical curriculum is designed to facilitate learning that extends beyond the University, into the surrounding communities. The school has graduated more than 2,400 dental hygienists since its opening. It currently enrolls more than 175 students. Programs offered are a two-year Associate in Science (A.S.) degree, a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree, an online Bachelor of Science degree completion program, and a Master of Science (M.S.)
Source: The University of Bridgeport, Connecticut
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February 18, 2008
University of Tennessee Offers New Doctorate Program in Organizations and Strategy
Applications are being accepted for the University of Tennessee's new doctorate program in Organizations and Strategy, offered through the Department of Management in UT's College of Business Administration. An information session for interested students will be held at 6 p.m. on Feb. 27 in Room 402 of Stokely Management Center. "We are excited about the new doctorate in Organizations and Strategy, which is much needed in the state of Tennessee," said Program Director Donde Plowman, Flaskerud Professor of Strategic Management. "There are similar programs in the state, but none with the strategy focus that ours will have." The new program trains students for careers as researchers and teachers at major research universities. That's important, Plowman said, because the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) has said the most critical problem facing business schools today is the insufficient number of new Ph.D.s being produced worldwide. The annual U.S. production of business doctorates decreased by 19.3 percent between 1995 and 2000, and only 62.1 percent of those Ph.D.s planned to teach at a university. The new program's curriculum will study organizations from the perspective of general management and focus on the decisions and actions that define an organization and what it seeks to become in the context of the larger social and economic environment. Courses will include seminars on organizational theory, macro organizational behavior, strategic management, managing the strategic process and addressing contemporary and global strategic management issues. In addition, each student completes a set of research methods courses as well as courses in a minor area. The information session will include a description of the program and its requirements, information about entrance requirements and instructions on how to apply. Faculty will be available to answer questions about the program. The Organizations and Strategy faculty include: Russell Crook, assistant professor of management; Dennis Duchon, Stokely Professor of Human Resources; Detelin Elenkov, associate professor of management; Alex Miller, William B. Stokely Professor of Management; Anne Smith, associate professor of management; Mike Stahl, Distinguished Professor of Management; and Donde Plowman.
Source: University of Tennessee at Knoxville
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February 15, 2008
William Woods University's MBA Program Ranked High by Ingram's Magazine
William Woods University's master of business administration program continues to be a popular choice. Ingram's, Kansas City's business magazine, recently announced its top MBA programs in Missouri and Kansas. WWU was 12th in enrollment for fall 2007. With an enrollment of 325 students, it finished ahead of such schools as the University of Kansas, Columbia College, University of Missouri-Columbia and Fontbonne University. "The ranking is a testament to the extraordinary success of our program and I give full credit to the outstanding quality of our faculty, staff and student population," Sean Siebert, vice president and dean of Graduate & Adult Studies enrollment services and dean of graduate business programs, said. WWU's MBA program offers specialties in agribusiness, accounting, health management and human resources. Programs are offered throughout the state for the convenience of students. More than 99 percent of students enrolled work full-time jobs. Established in 1993 to meet the needs of working adults, WWU's accelerated program takes 18-22 months to complete. The average age of its MBA students is 38. At $305 per credit hour, it remains one of the most affordable programs around, charging considerably less than most schools in the top 25. Personal attention is something the William Woods MBA program strives for, with a student to faculty ratio of 10:1. Only six schools in the top 25 have a lower ratio.
Source: William Woods University, Missouri
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February 14, 2008
Hawai'i Pacific University: Nursing School Celebrates Largest-Ever Graduating Class
Every year, Hawai'i Pacific University graduates nearly 1,500 students - from Hawai'i, the mainland, and countries all over the world. HPU's recent winter 2008 commencement ceremony marked a milestone. More than 125 nursing students received their degrees, the largest graduating class ever for the nursing school. HPU Trustee Charles Sted, president of Hawai'i Pacific Health, delivered the commencement address in recognition of the landmark achievement. Sted spoke about the great career outlook for nurses, and urged all graduates to forge and maintain connections with the school and community. The ceremony also was highlighted by the presentation of the university's highest accolade, the Fellow of the Pacific Award, to entertainer Jim Nabors. Nabors, an actor, singer, and long-time Hawai'i resident, was recognized for his outstanding contributions to the community. Nabors is perhaps best known for his television character, Gomer Pyle, and is a "star" on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. But of the real stars of the ceremony were the graduates. Three graduates served as valedictory speakers, highlighting the varied backgrounds represented at HPU.
JACLYN PETRUS
A 2001 graduate of Punahou School, Jaclyn Petrus (B.A. in Psychology '07), is using her bachelor's degree as a stepping stone to a master's degree. "I plan to apply to graduate school to pursue clinical psychology," she said. "I hope to become a clinical psychologist, although I would also love to teach at the university level and eventually publish some articles." Petrus started college on the East Coast, but returned to the islands after deciding to pursue her education closer to home. She transferred to HPU and became active in various mental health organizations. Her hard work and passion were not lost on her professors. "HPU taught Ms. Petrus that everyone has the ability to teach her something. She found that HPU is the perfect environment for this, as everyone has his or her own diverse history, story and point of view," said HPU Assistant Psychology Professor Dr. Vincent Tsushima. Petrus proved she is able to handle a full plate - earning a 3.94 cumulative grade point average and a 4.0 in her major while volunteering at Hawai'i State Hospital, serving as president of the Psi Chi psychology honor society, authoring a handbook on eating disorders, and participating in campus activities."I would recommend HPU because it is very hard to get lost in the crowd, as could happen in larger universities," she said. "The professors are extremely invested in each student's education and success."
KELLIE PETERSON
Kellie Peterson (M.A. in Communication '07, B.A. in Public Relations '06) is truly an "island girl." She now considers Kapa'a, Kaua'i, home, but she was born in St. Croix in the Virgin Islands, and grew up on Catalina Island off the coast of Southern California. Peterson started her own business five years ago, Abyss Media Productions, which specializes in graphics, photo editing, on-camera talent, and production assistance. "HPU helped me hone my communication skills and gave me greater confidence in all my professional undertakings. Every time I write a proposal, report, or business correspondence, I employ the techniques I learned while studying at HPU," she said. Peterson managed to balance the rigors of graduate school alongside work and extracurricular activities. She was Miss Hawai'i International 2004 and works as a professional model. She earned a 3.91 GPA in her master's program while serving as president of the International Association of Business Communicators HPU Chapter and as an HPU President's Host. "Earning a master's degree was a personal goal," she said. "I like to have options in life. I believe that you have to be ready to get lucky. That means that in order to thrive, it's important to cultivate your best self and always pursue your greatest potential."
"She has been an exemplary role model in her classes," said HPU College of Communication Dean Dr. Steven Combs. "She helps other students, especially international students, when they struggle with language or conceptual issues." Peterson said she thrived in HPU's international atmosphere. "There's no matching HPU's quality professors, dedicated and accessible administrators, or the value of the international student body. I've traveled extensively, so the necessity of seeing one's self as a global citizen is far from lost on me," she said.
IVAN THOMPSON
First Sergeant Ivan Thompson (B.A. in Justice Administration '07) is a long way from home in Jacksonville, North Carolina. He works as a military paralegal at Fort Shafter and earned a degree through HPU's Military Campus Program. Thompson attended classes full-time while holding down a full-time job overseeing more than 180 soldiers and 60 paralegals. While doing all this, he earned a 3.89 GPA. Already having earned two associate degrees, Thompson came to HPU knowing what it takes to get ahead. "HPU has provided valuable insight into numerous avenues for life's achievements. The knowledge gained will be an added asset to everyone who possesses an HPU degree," he said. Experiencing HPU's cultural diversity was nothing new to Thompson. "He has served throughout the world including Hawai'i, Honduras, Panama, Korea, Republic of Haiti, and several other Central and South American countries," said HPU Military Campus Programs Dean Bob Cyboron. Now, Thompson has found himself in an unofficial new role as an HPU recruiter. "I recommend HPU to my soldiers all the time. I currently have roughly 15 soldiers attending HPU and more who are inquiring about the different degrees that are offered," Thompson said.
Source: Hawaii Pacific University
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February 6, 2008
Indiana State University: Athletic Training Alum Marjorie Albohm a Pioneer in her Field
Marjorie Albohm has never been afraid of running ahead of the pack. One of the first women in the country to receive a master's degree with specialization in athletic training, and newly elected as president of the 30,000-member National Athletic Training Association, she is as comfortable talking with her physician colleagues at The Orthopaedic Research Foundation as she is Bryant Gumbel on Real Sports. An alumna of Indiana State University, Albohm is often called upon by the media to give expert commentary in the area of musculoskeletal issues as they relate to the physically active, especially those of the baby boom generation. Most recently, she appeared on ESPN with Gumbel to talk about how baby boomers can stay injury-free while exercising. "Boomeritis" was the topic of her guest appearance on The Today Show in 2006, where she fielded questions from Ann Curry about sports-related injuries suffered by baby boomers, in front of a live audience and about 5 million viewers. "Being behind the scenes of a show like that was pretty amazing," Albohm said. "You've heard of the 'green room' where the special guests wait backstage, but really it's like being in somebody's closet. They have food there and people are hanging out. It's very casual. When I was there, Dick Ebersole of NBC sports was in the room with me. You could be next to the biggest star in the world and everyone would be treated the same." Getting good information out over the airwaves about being active, no matter what your age, is thrilling for Albohm. "Of all the interviews I've done, being on the Today show definitely had the hottest spark to it," Albohm said. "My appearance was very short and quick, but it was a fabulous opportunity to be on that platform in front of the millions of people that watch it and talk about what I have a passion for." Always physically active, Albohm played field hockey and basketball as an undergrad at Valparaiso University, where she has since been inducted into the Athletic Hall of Fame. "I had an ankle sprain and the head men's athletic trainer helped me. I asked him 'Where are the athletic trainers for the women's teams'' He said there aren't very many women in this profession. That sparked an interest for me," Albohm said. She looked into graduate athletic training programs, and in 1972, there were two in the nation. Only one accepted women -- Indiana State University. "ISU was so progressive in their athletic training program, and some of those early faculty were so wonderful. Many prominent women in the field today got their experience there," Albohm said. Albohm's pioneering spirit was a perfect match with the new program at ISU, and she graduated in 1973 in only the second class to do so with a master's specialization in athletic training. Recognized as a trail-blazer in her field, Albohm was given the Outstanding Alumnus Award by Indiana State's College of Health and Human Performance in 1996. "When I arrived on campus, I wasn't singled out as a 'woman athletic trainer,'" Albohm said. "I was integrated into the group. It was a neat thing and speaks so well for the institution... and they have continued their reputation for excellence and equity." There were no athletic training jobs for women when Albohm graduated from ISU in 1973, she said. She has seen the industry grow exponentially since then, and she has developed her own expertise right along with it. For more than a decade, Albohm has immersed herself in the hands-on work of helping athletes of all kinds recover from injury - first at Indiana University in Bloomington where she headed up care for all the women's sports teams; and then across the globe, at the Big Ten Basketball Championships, the Boston Marathon, the Pan-Am Games and even the Olympics. Today, Albohm is the executive director of The Orthopaedic Research Foundation in Indianapolis, as well as the director of orthopaedic research and business development for Orthopaedics Indianapolis and The Indiana Orthopaedic Hospital. The foundation, which is a private, non-profit organization, has more than 60 physicians, three outpatient surgery centers and its own specialty hospital. "The respect I have for my colleagues in the field becomes broader every day as I direct research for our clinics and the hospital," Albohm said. While Albohm doesn't do the hands-on work of an athletic trainer in her position, she does have a great deal of interaction with the clinicians employed at the practice. "I am able to stay current from a sports medicine standpoint through working with orthopaedic surgeons every day," she said. "I am able to learn the latest techniques, and we make it a point to constantly review new research." Albohm also stays up to date with the latest musculoskeletal issues through the NATA, of which she is the president-elect, to be sworn in at the annual meeting in June 2008. "I have served on NATA's Outcomes Research Task Force for the past 10 years, am currently its secretary/treasurer and served as vice president before that," she said. Being elected to president of the NATA was a humbling experience for her, Albohm said. "It is the pinnacle of anyone's career to be in that position," she said. "I am honored and humbled. It also is a bit overwhelming when you represent more than 30,000 members. No longer am I just speaking as an athletic trainer or board member; every word I say represents all those professionals." But this should be no problem for Albohm, who is called upon by newspaper reporters and broadcast journalists throughout the country on a regular basis. "After years of experience working with musculoskeletal issues of people of all ages, beginning with elite athletes, and now the everyday person, I'm privileged to be in a position where I have been able to offer some expertise to the media and general public on areas that are a passion for me," she said.
Source: Indiana State University
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February 4, 2008
Carnegie Mellon's CyLab Japan Honors Elite Information Security Graduates
Carnegie Mellon University's Pradeep K. Khosla and Dena Haritos Tsamitis will join Gov. Toshizo Ido of Hyogo Prefecture to preside over a Feb. 5 ceremony in Kobe, Japan, honoring the second graduating class of a program designed to make Japan a hub for information security. "The experience I got at CyLab Japan enabled me to broaden my creativity, not only in information security but in other fields. The program taught us how to think about the essence of what we study and how to use what we learned," said Hirokazu Sasamoto, one of eight international students to complete the dynamic program. The 16-month graduate degree program, which prepares students to become leaders in information security, is an initiative of the College of Engineering's Information Networking Institute (INI) - the education partner of Carnegie Mellon CyLab - and the H. John Heinz III School of Public Policy and Management. The MSIT-IS program at Carnegie Mellon CyLab Japan blends information security technology with management and policy. The program's core courses range from Security Architecture and Analysis to Information Security Risk Policy and Management. "CyLab and INI are strategically positioned to offer programs globally that can produce graduates capable of solving complex security issues," said Khosla, dean of Carnegie Mellon's College of Engineering and co-founder of Carnegie Mellon CyLab. A university-wide, multidisciplinary initiative that builds on more than two decades of university leadership in information technology, CyLab involves about 200 faculty, students and staff. "We are working to meet the needs of our students and companies in Japan, and the depth of our student roster and research continues to grow and develop," said Tsamitis, INI director and director of education, training and outreach for Carnegie Mellon CyLab. The INI's professional graduate degree programs represent an exceptional fusion of technologies, economics and policies of secure communication networks. INI programs at partner institutions in Europe and Asia are helping Carnegie Mellon become a global leader in international education. An integral department of the College of Engineering, the INI collaborates with the university's School of Computer Science, the Tepper School of Business and the Heinz School to create innovative technology and leadership programs.
Source: Carnegie Mellon University, Pennsylvania
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February 4, 2008
First Howard University Student Receives Prestigious Howard Hughes Medical Institute Fellowship
The Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) has selected Howard University senior Daniel Gilmer as one of five recipients nationwide for the 2008 Gilliam Fellowships for Advanced Studies. He is the first Howard student so honoured. The competitive fellowships, offered to outstanding students from groups underrepresented in the sciences or from disadvantaged backgrounds, provide full support for up to five years of study toward a Ph.D. in the sciences. The students will use the fellowships to gain the knowledge and experience they need to address some of the world's health care challenges as researchers and physician-scientists. "We have chosen five remarkable students as Gilliam fellows this year; we are lucky to have them in the HHMI family," said Peter J. Bruns, vice president for grants and special programs at HHMI. "These recipients have already accomplished much; the five-year fellowships should help them build on the talent and scientific curiosity that they have already demonstrated." With the Gilliam fellowships, HHMI aims to increase diversity among science professors. To help the fellows bring their diverse backgrounds and experiences to bear on the questions that scientists will confront in coming years, the Institute is committed to enriching their graduate experiences in a variety of ways. In addition to receiving full financial support, fellows will attend meetings with other HHMI scientists and receive professional development mentoring and additional support as they launch their academic careers. The first Gilliam fellowships were awarded in 2005; named for the late James H. Gilliam Jr., a charter Trustee of HHMI who spent his life fostering excellence and diversity in education and science. HHMI is currently supporting 17 Gilliam fellows in addition to this year's awardees. "Throughout his life and as an HHMI trustee, Jim Gilliam was committed to encouraging underrepresented minority students to pursue careers in science," said HHMI President Thomas R. Cech. "The Gilliam fellowships are an ideal way for the Institute to honor him and continue that effort."
Source: Howard University, Washington DC
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February 1, 2008
Survey Ranks AU Economics Professors among Most Productive in Nation
Economics faculty at Auburn University achieved high rankings in a newly published study in the Southern Economic Journal that examined research productivity and impact in the area of economic education from 1991-2005. Economics departments were ranked on total citations and citations per author. Auburn ranked 14th, just ahead of such noted institutions as Princeton and the University of Toronto. The top three ranking universities for research in this discipline were Vanderbilt, Indiana and Wisconsin. The study also reported the top 50 individual faculty members in the world, ranked on research productivity in this area. John Siegfried of Vanderbilt and William Becker of Indiana University were the most highly cited individual researchers. Steven Caudill and Daniel Gropper of Auburn were tied for 12th with Peter Kennedy of Simon Fraser University and Charles Holt of the University of Virginia. The study reports 14 Auburn-affiliated authors publishing research in this area; citations to Caudill and Gropper's work accounted for 77 percent of the total citations that Auburn researchers received. AU College of Business Dean Paul Bobrowski said the rankings indicate the quality of the Department of Economics and the college in which it is housed. "Economics is an extremely important part of a business education, and this study provides evidence of the strong contributions that Professors Caudill and Gropper have made in advancing the department and the College of Business in their teaching and research activities," Bobrowski added. Caudill, chair of the Department of Economics, is also the college's Regions Bank Professor of Economics. Gropper, a professor of economics, is associate dean for MBA Programs. The study, "Ranking Economics Journals, Economics Departments and Economists Using Teaching-Focused Research Productivity," appears in the January issue of the Southern Economic Journal. The authors are Melody Lo of the University of Texas at San Antonio, Sunny Wong of the University of San Francisco and Franklin Mixon, previously at the University of Southern Mississippi and now a visiting professor at Auburn.
Source: Auburn University, Alabama
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February 1, 2008
AACSB Reaffirms Babson College's Accreditation
Babson College has achieved reaffirmation of accreditation of its bachelor's/master's degree programs in business administration by recent action of the Board of Directors o
