ALVERNIA UNIVERSITY Honors Convocation Sunday, April 10
2011
The Board of Trustees, President Thomas F. Flynn, and Faculty and Staff of
Alvernia University welcome you to the
2011 Honors Convocation
Honors Convocation Sunday April 10, 2011 • 2:00 p.m. Welcome to Alvernia University and thank you for joining us as we honor students and faculty for academic achievement. Please silence all electronic devices during the program. You are invited to a reception following the ceremony.
Welcome
Shirley J. Williams, Ed.D. Provost
Processional Invocation
Remarks
Student Speaker
Joseph J. Cicala, Ph.D. Vice President for University Life and Dean of Students
Thomas F. Flynn, Ph.D. President
Lauren Kurek ’11 2010 Co-Senior Scholar
Introduction of Faculty Speaker Shirley J. Williams, Ed.D. Provost Faculty Speaker
Donna Yarri, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Theology First recipient of Neag Professorship
Presentation of Department Awards Allied Health & Human Services Business Criminal Justice Education English, Communication, & CIS Fine & Performing Arts Humanities Nursing Psychology & Counseling
Delores Bertoti, MSPT, Chair Mary Ellen Wells, L.L.M., J.D., Chair Edgar J. Hartung, MA, J.D., Chair Ellen Engler, MS E.d., Chair Mary Beth DeMeo, M.A.T., Chair Nathan Thomas, Ph.D. Victoria Williams, Ph.D., Chair Mary Ellen Symanski, Ph.D., RN, Chair Peggy Bowen-Hartung, CTS, Ph.D. Chair
Science & Mathematics
Stephen R. Campion, Ph.D., Chair
Presentation of Student Scholar Athletes Bill Stiles, M.Ed. Athletic Director Presentation of Peace & Justice Student Award Sister Rosemary Stets, OSF, MA Vice President, Mission Presentation of Senior Scholar Barry Harvey, MS Chair, Academic Standards Committee Presentation of Lindback Faculty Award Cynthia D. Rothenberger, MSN Chair, Honors and Awards Committee Presentation of St. Bernardine Faculty Award Academic Deans
Presentation of Sr. Donatilla Faculty Award Cynthia D. Rothenberger, MSN Chair, Honors and Awards Committee Presentation of Honor Cords to Graduates Karen Thacker, Ph.D., RN, CNE Dean, College of Professional Programs Graduates of the Alvernia University Honors Program Victoria Williams, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Political Science Presentation of HCCE Fellows Ginny Hand Director, Holleran Center for Community Engagement Presentation of Faculty Award for Exemplary Service-Learning Ginny Hand Director, Holleran Center for Community Engagement Benediction
Sr. Rosemary Stets, OSF, MA Vice President, Mission
Faculty Speaker: Donna Yarri, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Theology First recipient of Neag Professorship
Dr. Donna Yarri is an associate professor of theology at Alvernia University, where she has been teaching for ten years. She is the first recipient of the Neag endowed professorship at Alvernia University, which recognizes significant research and teaching excellence. Dr. Yarri does research and teaches in the areas of religion and science, medical ethics, and religion and popular culture. She has presented papers at numerous conferences, and has several published articles, as well as three book manuscripts: The Ethics of Animal Experimentation (Oxford, 2005), God, Science, and Designer Genes (co-authored with Dr. Spencer S. Stober, Praeger, 2009), and Kafka’s Creatures (co-edited, Rowman and Littlefield, 2010). She also has two book projects in progress: The Sopranos: Exploring Ethics in TV’s Most Infamous Family (Mercer University Press, 2012), and another co-authored work with Dr. Stober, entitled God, Darwin, and the Origins of Life (Mercer University Press, 2013).
2010 Student Scholar: Kelsey Brown Kelsey Brown grew up in Douglassville, Pennsylvania surrounded by family. She attended Daniel Boone High School, where she was involved in service organizations including Leo Club and Interact. Being a part of these activities increased her passion for helping others, which began with her family’s involvement in the community. During high school, Kelsey started working for the family business and found an interest in the industry. She graduated in 2007 with distinguished honors. Kelsey went on to attend Arcadia University her freshman year majoring in international business. There she realized that a more encouraging atmosphere was what she needed in order to be successful. She found this environment at Alvernia and transferred her sophomore year. As a business management and human resource management dual major, Kelsey is involved in Alvernia’s student chapters of Phi Beta Lambda as well as the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) where she is the acting treasurer. Along with professional organizations, Kelsey has also been active in service projects throughout Reading including participating in the annual turkey drive and SHRM’s pet food drive for the Animal Rescue League in addition to helping at the Literacy Council during the Martin Luther King Day of Service. In 2010, she was part of the Alternative Breaks group that traveled to New Orleans to help rehabilitate a home that was damaged during Hurricane Katrina. Kelsey was inducted into Delta Epsilon Sigma, the National Honor Society of Catholic Colleges and Universities in 2009. The following year, she joined Delta Mu Delta, the National Honor Society for Business for which she holds the position of treasurer. Kelsey also holds the honor of Senior Scholar. With this title, she has begun research examining whether attending a private, denominational university versus a public one has an effect on a student’s perception of ethical dilemmas. This semester, Kelsey has been interning at Wells Fargo Advisors to explore the financial side of business and gain more practical experience in the business environment. After graduation, however, she hopes to achieve a career in Human Resource Management.
2010 Student Scholar: Lauren Kurek Lauren Kurek grew up in Mullica Hill, New Jersey, and attended Kingsway Regional High School where she graduated with honors. With the influence of her sister, she quickly fell in love with chemistry and decided to attend Alvernia University as a duel major in chemistry and forensic science. Lauren was accepted into the Alvernia Honors Program where she took various courses including Religion in Movies, African Colonialism, and Franciscan Heritage. She continues in the honors program completing her honors thesis on Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS). Her research examines different components of LIBS, including gated verses non-gated detection, detection at different energy levels and changes in electron density. She hopes that her research can help scientists better understand the various abilities and benefits of LIBS. Lauren has been an active student on campus during her years at Alvernia. She works in the science department as a Laboratory Assistant. Lauren is President of the Science Association and helps organize many of its events including Science Day and EcoFun Day. For three years, she has participated in the Peer Mentoring Program mentoring freshmen students during their first semester at Alvernia. Lauren has volunteered much of her time in community service events including a service trip to New Orleans. Lauren has also spent much of her time developing her professional experiences. She is involved in the American Chemical Society (ACS) and has presented at two of their national conferences. In 2009, she spent the summer interning at the Luzerne County District Attorney’s Office working in the Detective’s Unit. She assisted detectives on search warrants and in court. Lauren spent the summer of 2010 working at Johnson Matthey Pharmaceuticals in Paulsboro, New Jersey where she weighed and shipped standard materials and conducted analytical tests. Lauren’s many honors include three years in Beta Kappa Chi, the National Scientific Honor Society. This year, she was inducted into Delta Epsilon Sigma, the National Scholastic Honor Society for Catholic University Students. After graduation, Lauren will be attending Villanova University to purse a Master’s Degree in chemistry.
Department Awards Allied Health & Human Services
Paul J. Marr, MD Athletic Training Scholarship Award: presented to an outstanding athletic training student who has demonstrated academic achievement, while personifying exceptional qualities and characteristics of the profession.
Academic Excellence Award: presented to the senior student with the highest grade point average in the athletic training program.
Outstanding Social Work Academic Award: presented to a graduating senior who demonstrates overall outstanding academic performance.
Outstanding Social Work Field Placement Award: for a graduating senior who has demonstrated outstanding dedication to the profession of social work through his or her field placement experience.
Dr. Phyllis Hay Research Award: presented for a senior research team project that reflects social work’s value and commitment to the contribution of knowledge to the field of social work.
Caron Treatment Centers Award of Excellence: presented to an addiction studies student who most personifies outstanding achievement in the area of academics, who has received positive peer recognition, and who has made personal contributions to the overall good of the addiction studies program.
Business
ACBSP Student Leadership Award: presented to the business student who demonstrates outstanding leadership through his or her activities while at Alvernia.
Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants Award: for a student who demonstrates excellence in accounting studies and professional development, who desires to pursue a career in accounting.
Institute of Management Accountants — Reading Chapter Award: for a graduating senior who demonstrates excellence in accounting studies and in professional development.
Excellence in Marketing: presented to a student who demonstrates superior academic performance and potential for professional accomplishment in marketing.
Excellence in Sport Management: presented to a student who demonstrates superior academic performance and potential for professional accomplishment in sport management.
Excellence in Business: presented to the student achieving the highest grade point average in the business program.
Criminal Justice
Internship Award: presented to a graduating senior who demonstrates outstanding accomplishment in the criminal justice internship.
St. Michael the Archangel Award: presented to graduating seniors in criminal justice for overall dedication, a quality of the Patron Saint of Law Enforcement.
Sister Pacelli Award: presented to a graduating senior in criminal justice for dedication to the core Franciscan values of service, humility, peacemaking, contemplation, and collegiality.
Education
Emma Yoh Award for Outstanding Professionalism: given in recognition of an outstanding student majoring in education who demonstrates the dispositions for the teaching profession, and who exhibits the qualities that demonstrate professionalism in teaching on a consistent basis.
Outstanding Undergraduate Education Major: presented to a graduating senior who earns the highest grade point average and demonstrates the greatest accomplishment in the education department.
Outstanding Student Teacher Award: for graduating seniors who demonstrate outstanding performance in the field.
English, Communication, & CIS
The Elizabeth Susman Award for Scholarship and Creativity in the field of English and/or Communication: presented to a senior in honor of the late Professor Elizabeth Susman, former chair of the English department at Alvernia.
Alvernian Award for Editorial Excellence: presented to a graduating senior who has contributed to producing the Alvernia student newspaper, ensuring high quality editorial content, an attractive layout, and a regular release schedule.
Excellence in Video and Television Production: presented to a graduating senior who has demonstrated excellence in television and video production both in front of and behind the camera, and outstanding skill in reporting, scriptwriting, producing, editing, lighting, sound, and technical directing.
Academic Excellence Award in CIS: awarded to the student with the highest grade point average in CIS classes.
Information Stewardship Award: awarded to the student who most understands the responsibilities incumbent upon the person with the IT knowledge, and who works hardest to make the tools of information available to those who need it.
Fine & Performing Arts
Frances J. Thomas Theatre Award: presented to an outstanding graduating senior recognized for overall commitment, as well as achievment in the theatre program.
Humanities
Outstanding Student in the Humanities: for the graduating senior who maintains a grade point average of 3.7 in his or her major, a cumulative grade point average of 3.3 overall, and demonstrates superior ability and leadership in the study of humanities.
High Achievement in History: for a senior who maintains a grade point average of 3.5 in history and a cumulative grade point average of 3.3.
High Achievement in Political Science: for a graduating senior who maintains a grade point average of 3.5 in political science and a cumulative grade point average of 3.3.
High Achievement in Theology: for a senior who maintains a grade point average of 3.5 in theology and a cumulative grade point average of 3.3.
High Achievement in Philosophy: for a graduating senior who maintains a grade point average of 3.5 in philosophy and a cumulative grade point average of 3.3.
Nursing
Outstanding Clinical Performance Award: given to a graduating senior nursing student who has consistently demonstrated the highest standards of clinical nursing performance.
Excellence in Community Health Nursing Award: given to a graduating senior nursing student in recognition of outstanding performance of nursing care within community settings.
Spirit of St. Francis Award: awarded to graduating nursing students whose performance through the undergraduate program has best fulfilled the Alvernia University Motto: “To Learn, To Love, To Serve.� Leaders in Learning Award: given to a graduating senior nursing student who demonstrates outstanding academic and clinical performance, exemplifies the qualities of a Franciscan scholar, and whose service to the University, community, and profession has earned her/him respect among peers and the faculty.
Psychology & Counseling
Award for Research Excellence: presented to a graduating senior who demonstrates exceptional skill in applied research and psychological content areas.
Award for Clinical Excellence: presented to a senior who demonstrates exceptional skills in an internship placement.
Psychology Award for Academic Excellence: presented to a senior who demonstrates the highest academic achievement.
Science & Math
Frank Podczasy Award: presented to a graduating senior who demonstrates outstanding scholastic achievement, community service, and dedication to the sciences. American Chemical Society Award: presented by the Lehigh Valley Chapter of the American Chemical Society (ACS), this award recognizes a science student for outstanding achievement in chemistry and community service.
University Awards Outstanding Scholar Athlete Award Two student athletes, one male and one female, are recognized annually for maintaining the highest grade point average after four years as an Alvernia athlete.
The Franciscan Peace and Justice Award The Franciscan Peace and Justice Award is given to a graduating senior who demonstrates a spirit of service and leadership in academic and co-curricular activities, promotes diversity and respect for all people, is dedicated to service in the community, especially with the poor and marginalized, and is actively committed to building a global community around social justice and peace.
Senior Scholar Award The Senior Scholar Award is a $10,000 scholarship toward Alvernia senior year tuition presented to one student. The recipient must maintain a 3.7 GPA, submit a letter describing their goals, a resume, a reference letter from a faculty number, and a reference letter from a peer. Finalists are interviewed by the faculty Honors and Awards Committee and the Academic Standards Committee to determine the recipient.
Lindback Foundation Award The Lindback Foundation Award for Excellence in Teaching is awarded to a full-time tenured faculty member with at least 10 years of full-time teaching at Alvernia. Factors considered for the recipient include excellent performance in teaching, service, and scholarship/research.
Saint Bernardine Faculty Award The Saint Bernardine Faculty Award for Excellence in Part-Time Teaching is an award presented to an adjunct instructor.
Sister Mary Donatilla Faculty Award The Sister Mary Donatilla Faculty Award is awarded to a full-time faculty member who has given long service to the University in teaching, advising, service, and support. The Honors and Awards Committee selects the recipient.
The Alvernia University Honors Program The Honors Program is designed to recognize and encourage academic excellence. The program offers a variety of challenging interdisciplinary courses and provides an academic climate to promote learning. Graduation from the program is contingent upon the completion of designated honors coursework, a minimum grade point average, and the completion and presentation of a senior thesis or project.
Holleran Center for Community Engagement Fellows Holleran Community Fellows Awards are presented to selected sophomores, juniors, and seniors who, in exchange for committing to serving 300 hours tutoring and mentoring in the local community over the course of the academic year, will receive an AmeriCorps Education Award of $1,132 upon completion of their service. These students address compelling community needs in the areas of education access and success, while developing their skills as outstanding, engaged citizens.
Faculty Award for Exemplary Service-Learning The Holleran Center for Community Engagement’s Faculty Award for Exemplary Service-Learning is an annual award of $500 given to a full-time faculty member who demonstrates excellence for incorporating service-learning pedagogy into their curriculum. The recipient uses service-learning practices as an innovative teaching tool to engage students in civic learning while creating opportunities for community benefits. This faculty member helps build institutional commitments to service-learning and civic engagement by fostering reciprocal community partnerships and enhancing Alvernia’s contributions to the public good.
Alvernia Honor Societies Alpha Phi Sigma Honor Society: Alpha Phi Sigma is the Criminal Justice National Honor Society at Alvernia University. Its purpose is to promote critical thinking, rigorous scholarship, and lifelong learning, to keep abreast of the advances in scientific research, to elevate the ethical standards of the criminal justice profession and to sustain in the public mind the benefit and necessity of education and professional training. Alpha Phi Sigma has recognized Alvernia University as the Gamma Nu Chapter. The nationally recognized chapter strives for the commitment to life-long learning.
Current Members: Sean Brett, Aaron Farrell, Christopher Hartman, Ryan Hermany, Ashley Orlowske, Kenneth Rohrbach, Beth Staskiewicz, Jesse Stock, and Danielle Zacckey
Alpha Sigma Lambda Honor Society: Alpha Sigma Lambda is the premier national honor society for nontraditional adult students. Its aim is to recognize the special achievements of adults who accomplish academic excellence while facing competing interests of home and work. For the nontraditional student, the Society stands as an inspiration for continuing scholastic growth, and is a builder of pride through recognition. To this day Alpha Sigma Lambda is not only the oldest, but also the largest chapterbased honor society for full and part-time students.
Current Members: Judith Awurumibe, Nicole Bellus, Lynn Boyer, Jeanne Brown, Cecily Crawl, Maryann Dierolf, Dr. Carrie Fitzpatrick (honorary), Cheryl Garman, Megan George, Laree Gottschall, Beth Gottshall, Janette Guzowski, Gretchen Hess, Michele Hubert, Julie Johnson, Jody Kulaga, MaryAnn Ligenza, Chelsie Ober, Christyn Olmstead, Thomas Pienta, Karen Roberts, Cathy Rosa-Martir, Kelly Ryzner, Nicole Shepard, April Sheriff-Munoz, Patricia Smith, Robin Stannard, Dr. Tufan Tiglioglu (honorary), Lisa Venkler, and Dr. Shirley Williams (honorary)
Beta Kappa Chi Honor Society: Beta Kappa Chi — Natural Sciences & Mathematics — has the purpose of encouraging the advancement of scientific education through original investigations; the dissemination of scientific knowledge; and the stimulation of high scholarship in the pure and applied sciences.
Current Members: Marisol Arias, Scott Barr, Sharon Bedell, Dina Chiappelli, Matthew Cornell, Elizabeth Hamel, Kevin Hanchick, Lauren Kurek, Brian Miller, Ashley Orlowske, Gissellie Ortiz, Virginia Parsons, Kristy Peat, Nicole Richards, Stephen Smerecki, and Jennifer Termini
Delta Epsilon Sigma Honor Society: Delta Epsilon Sigma is a National Scholastic Honor Society for students, faculty, and alumni of colleges and universities with a Catholic tradition. Benefits of this honor society include an annual scholarship and fellowship competition, life-long subscription to the Delta Epsilon Sigma Journal, voting and nomination rites, a national student award for graduating seniors, an annual writing competition, and a distinguished lecturer program.
Current Members: Gerauldine Alderfer, Christopher Altomare, Trevor Ashley, Katherine Ayers, Angela Bachman, Lisa Bailey, Paula Bellavance, Emily Berret, Jennifer Blake, Urlene Boisette, Joseph Brifo, Kelsey Brown, Corey Buller, Cory Carbone, Lori Chaplick, Kimberly Clay, Julie Coe, Kimelizabeth Collins, Diane Corey, Kenia DeLarge, John Donton, Katelyn Eby, Suzanne Endy, Tabitha Farrone, Stephanie Fowler, Matthew Galvin, Jared Galvin, Alexandria Gaul, Robert Gillespie, Sarah Grace, Susan Hafer, Jessica Hardinger, Rebecca Hayes, Christopher Heathcote, Dianne Hefter, Jeffrey Helm, Ryan Hermany, Erin Hoffert, John Hutta, Christine Katzaman, Lauren Kurek, Michelle LaFaver, Erica Longenecker, Maria Lusica, Cierra Magobet, Kaitlyn Malyszko, Lauren Mance, Elizabeth Marks, Antoinette Matz, Michelle Mikita, Thomas Minick, John Noll, Chelsie Ober, Amanda O’Mara, Ashley Orlowske, Rachel Partner, Kristy Peat, Jade Pereira, Zachary Reber, Courtney Renshaw, Eileen Rentschler, Jessica Ritz, Katherine Roesch, Jennifer Rumig, Tonya Rutt, Julie Schlappich, Linda Schmitz, Benjamin Schuettler, Gabrielle Schultz, Sarah Shayka, Jolynn Shelton, Linda Sheridan, Hannah Short, Heather Short, Joshua Smith, Andrew Smolarski, Rhiannon Sorrentino, Kristen Spotts, Michael Stock, Erin Stone, Kristen Stubblebine, Sonya Syrylo, James Terrey, Michael Trievel, Amanda Tshudy, Jayson Ulrich, Tabatha Vega, John Waldron, Stephen Walsh, Douglas White, Lana Wingard, and Amy Womer
Delta Mu Delta Honor Society: Delta Mu Delta is an honor society for junior, senior, and graduate students who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement in business. Membership in the society is limited to students whose achievement places them in the top twenty percent of their class. Membership in Delta Mu Delta symbolizes earnest, intelligent purpose and achievement. Alvernia University’s business program sponsors the Lambda Zeta Chapter of Delta Mu Delta through its accreditation in the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs.
Current Members: Justin Arnt, Trevor Ashley, Corey Buller, Benjamin Colegrove, Katelyn Eby, Jared Galvin, Joseph Harding, Eric Harris, Brian Horning, Michelle Jensen, Kelsey Brown, Jason Kline, Holly Kowalski, Melanie Kramer, Amy Lichtenstein, Maria Lusica, Susan McCord, Harry Moran, Michael Moran, Vy Nguyen, Kristy Peat, Kaitlin Prutzman, Melanie Schrader, Kyle Smith, Andrew Smolarski, Jed Spangler, and Wendy Williams
Phi Alpha Honor Society: “Through knowledge — the challenge to serve,” the purposes of Phi Alpha Honor Society are to provide a closer bond among students of social work and promote humanitarian goals and ideals. Phi Alpha fosters high standards of education for social workers and invites into membership those who have attained excellence in scholarship and achievement in social work.
Current Members: Roselyn M. Boahene, Zaundra D. Charles, Heidi M. Garrison, Ashley M. Hartz, Katlin MacHugh, and Sister Ann-Lucy Tesha
Pi Lambda Theta Honor Society: Pi Lambda Theta is the oldest and most selective educational honor society that recognizes excellence in education. The mission of PLT is to honor outstanding educators and inspire them to be effective leaders who address critical issues in education. Membership in the society is by invitation only and is open to both undergraduate and graduate students who intend to pursue a career in education.
Current Members: Gerauldine Alderfer, Sharon Alessi, Margie Alloway, Lisa Bailey, Megan Bower, Matthew Brown, Rhianne Conrad, Jennifer Gebhard, Angela Goudy, Rebecca Hayes, Jessica Hanley, Jessica Hardinger, Lauren Mance, Katherine Reimert, Jessica Ritz, Katherine Roesch, Amy Rusak, Justine Snyder, Allyson Straka, and Anne Wolcott
Psi Chi National Honor Society: Psi Chi is a National Honor Society whose purpose is to encourage, stimulate, and maintain excellence in scholarship of the individual members in all fields, particularly in psychology, and to advance the science of psychology. The most fundamental intent is to provide psychology majors and minors who have excelled in courses the ability to perform service in their field as well as be nationally recognized as a scholar of psychology. This organization is an excellent means upon which students can create a network for future career and academic goals and aspirations. Current Members: Gabrielle Albanesius, Tiffany Barndt, Allison Blair, Cory Carbone, Thomas Casper, Amy Dilworth, Danielle Fessenbecker, Ashley Frain, Samantha Nagy, Emily Ranck, Tonya Rutt, Benjamin Schuettler, Angela Smith, Eric Soltysik, Isabel Sotomayor, Heather Swain, Therese Walsh, Dina Wilde, and Nicholas Wingate
St. Thomas More Honor Society: The St. Thomas More Honor Society is the local honor society of the criminal justice department and is open to all criminal justice majors who meet the membership criteria. New members must be criminal justice majors, must be active members of the Criminal Justice Association, must have attained junior status academically at time of application, must have completed 15 credits in criminal justice at Alvernia University at the time of application, must have a 3.2 grade point average in criminal justice in their major and a 3.2 overall grade point average at the time of application, must attend the banquet in all years of eligibility, must attend Honors Convocation, must demonstrate knowledge of the life of Saint Thomas More as a model and patron for criminal justice majors, and must make one time dues payment at the time of application.
Current Members: Sean Brett, Aaron Farrell, Christopher Hartman, Ryan Hermany, Ashley Orlowske, Kenneth Rohrbach, Beth Staskiewicz, Jesse Stock, and Danielle Zacckey
Sigma Tau Delta Honor Society: Sigma Tau Delta is the International English Honor Society. The purposes of this Society are literary and educational. The Society strives to confer distinction for high achievement in English language and literature in undergraduate, graduate, and professional studies. Members must exhibit high standards of academic excellence and serve society by fostering literacy. The Kappa Pi Chapter at Alvernia University was established in 1981.
Current Members: Ashley Brightbill, Rhianne Conrad, Sean Cullen, Katelyn Eby, Denise Elliott, Aida Garman, Carly Glasmyre, Jessica Heller, Bryan Hugues, Veronica Keselica, Michelle LaFaver, Maria Locicero, Maria Lusica, Valerie Mangan, Megan McCue, Allison Pierce, Emily Rabadi, Danielle Regimbal, Derrick Rowe, Jenn Schwartz, Jessica Slavin, Michael Wagner, Kristopher Wiltsey, Thomas Wiltsey II, and Rebecca Wisniewski
Sigma Theta Tau Honor International Honor Society: The Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau International, is a not-for-profit organization whose mission is to improve the health of people worldwide through leadership and scholarship in nursing research, practice, education, and advocacy. Upsilon Zeta Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International has the following purposes: to honor superior achievement, recognize and promote the development of leadership qualities, foster high professional standards, encourage creative work and strengthen commitment to the ideals and purposes of the profession of nursing.
Current Members: Ashley Armao, Katherine Ayers, Kortni Bowman, Timothy Chobot, Amanda Klopp, Laura Krick, Jillian Murphy, Rose Miller, Amanda O’Mara, Caitlin Herman, Meghan Schneck, Jeffrey Sheptock, Heather Short, Jessica Silva, Lillian Snyder, Amanda Tshudy, Heather Endy, Christine Reich, Scott Batz, Ruth Smith, and Stephanie Grejdus
Student Poster Presentations Saif Naji Balasem Senior Biology Major “Post Traumatic Stress Disorder: An-In Depth Survey of Neuroscience Research Studies on Post Traumatic Stress Disorder in Combat War Veterans” This research paper discusses the implications of recent studies on PTSD by suggesting that “effective” treatment for this disorder should involve learning to tolerate feelings and sensations by increasing the capacity for interoception and learning that after confrontation with physical helplessness it is essential to proceed in taking a treatment. Emily Berret Senior Political Science and History Major “Life Inside the White House” During the fall semester, I was an intern in the Office of Operations at the White House. I had responsibilities and experiences that few individuals have. My poster will outline my semester in DC and give people a rare chance to see some of the inner-workings of the White House. Kelsey Breslin Freshman Forensic Science and Chemistry Major “Capital Punishment: A Question of Moral Beliefs and Justice” This presentation is designed to show the reasoning behind the arguments against capital punishment. It is from a moral and theological point of view using Holy Scriptures and the work of well known theologians. Kelsey Brown Senior Business Management and Human Resource Management Major “College Student Ethics” The ethics of college students have become a prominent area of research over the last decade. However, little research has been done that compares the ethics of students from private denominational universities to those from public universities. The author reviews the extant literature and develops propositions for further research.
Christopher Burkert, James Dolinger, Michele Kassab, Michael Lloyd, Courtney Renshaw, and Alicia Wescott Senior Athletic Training Majors “Effect of a Dynamic Stretching Program (DSP) augmented by a self Myofascial Release (MFR) technique on Knee Flexion Passive Range of Motion (PROM) and Sprint Speed” Stretching techniques and self-myofascial release (self-MFR) have been integrated into athletic training. The intent of this study is to compare joint ROM changes between a dynamic stretching program (DSP), DSP augmented by self-MFR technique, and the absence of a stretching program; second, to examine knee ROM correlated with sprint speed. Kimberly Anne Clay Senior Elementary Education Major “Applying Gardner’s Multiple Intelligences for use with Differentiated Instruction” This presentation consists of a thematic unit and learning center based on Gardner’s Multiple Intelligences, the unit and learning center are based on the book “If You Give a Mouse a Cookie,” by Laura Numeroff. The design of the unit can be adapted to other books as well. John Anthony Hutta II Senior Philosophy and Theology Major “Catholic Higher Education in Crisis” The objective of this paper is to describe how Catholic colleges and universities in the United States have fallen away from the purposes for which they were founded; and how, despite attempts by the Holy Father to get them back on track, the Catholic colleges and universities here in America (with very few exceptions) are not remaining faithful to the Magisterium. Lauren Kurek Senior Chemistry and Forensic Science Major “Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS)” Laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) is used to examine the dependence of laser energy and time-resolved detection using synthetic silicate samples. Calibration curves will be constructed for various elements found in the samples to determine detection capabilities. Other parameters that will be monitored consist of plasma temperature and electron density.
Nicole Richards Senior Biochemistry Major “Getting the Skinny on Pills: An In Depth Look at the FDA Approval Process” This presentation is used to show that the FDA approval process for drugs is long and not without faults. Furthermore, two types of drugs, COX-II inhibitors and weight loss pills, will be studied in detail. Tonya Rutt Junior Psychology Major “Criminal Profiling and Psychological Autopsies” Criminal profiling and psychological autopsies are techniques that are used by law enforcement to better understand offenders and victims. The origination, description, steps, and uses of and a case that the technique was used will be explained for both criminal profiling and psychological autopsies. Kacie Tokarski Freshman Biology Major “Children, cancer and consent: a look into the dilemas surrounding childhood cancer” This paper is designed to look into the depths of children, cancer and the options they are given in the treatment they receive. It will also look at the ethical issues concerning Jehovah Witnesses with cancer and families who believe that chemotherapy is not an acceptable treatment.
Rhiannon Trate Sophomore Criminal Justice Major “Military Women” Sexual harassment and male attitudes toward United States female service members are examined over time. Research suggests a possible relationship between restrictions against women and male attitudes. Therefore, it may prove useful for the United States Military to examine its current restrictive policy, as male attitudes remain ambivalent over time. Therese Walsh Senior Psychology Major “Influence of Major Choice” The influence of major choice was studied within different majors. The hypothesis was helping majors are influenced by life events and non-helping would report social or economical influences. The study was conducted on college aged students asked several questions. The study supported previous research but does not withstand implications.
Alvernia University Annual Faculty Scholarship Today, as we honor students and faculty with annual awards, we also recognize faculty members who have authored scholarly works, presented findings and new ideas (both locally and abroad), performed time-honored musical pieces to enthralled audiences, or received awards and grants in the past year. Alvernia University’s commitment to academic excellence is reflected in its faculty’s wide-ranging scholarship — from several year’s worth of research culminating in well-written books to creative analysis presented at national and international conferences. Faculty scholarship activity at Alvernia is complementary to courses of study offered to our students, which allows professors to accord interesting and timely information related to a variety of chosen fields. Please enjoy the faculty scholarship, displayed by College and divided into several sections:
• Awards & Grants • Media Features • Performances • Presentations & Panels • Publications & Recordings
College of Arts & Sciences Awards & Grants
Presentations & Panels
Judith R. Warchal, Ph.D. Professor, Department of Psychology and Counseling Alvernia University Faculty Excellence Grant Summer, 2010. Awarded to develop research project: Long Term Impact of Multiple Service Options on Alumni with co-investigator, Dr. Ana Ruiz.
Tim H. Blessing, Ph.D. Professor of History and Political Science “A One-and-a-Half Party Nation? Voter Preferences and Assigned Roles for Parties in Presidential Elections.” Presented at British Association of American Studies in Norwich (UK). Building on a voting database covering presidential elections since 1892, I suggested that American Political Parties survive by the roles they play in the political system and not through their policies.
Judith R. Warchal, Ph.D. Professor, Department of Psychology and Counseling Alvernia University Faculty Excellence Grant Spring, 2011 Awarded to continue research project: Long Term Impact of Multiple Service Options on Alumni with co-investigator, Dr. Ana Ruiz. Donna Yarri, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Theology Neag Endowed Professorship Award Was the first recipient of an endowed professorship, which recognizes excellence in both teaching and scholarship.
Performances Carol N. Schwanger Associate Professor of Music Reading Pops Orchestra with The Four Freshmen Performed as a member of the Reading Pops Orchestra with the internationally known vocal jazz group the Four Freshmen. The performance was held at the Miller Center in Reading on Sunday, December 12, 2010. Nathan Thomas, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Theatre “The Seagull” Directed own translations of “The Seagull” by A. Chekhov with guest artist William Salyers. Nathan Thomas, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Theatre “The Shadow” Directed “The Shadow” by Yevgeny Shvartz.
Tim H. Blessing, Ph.D. Professor of History and Political Science “Majority Republicans and Minority Democrats? A Model Drawn from the Thirty-Eight Presidential Elections After 1856.” Presented at Midwest Political Science Association, April, 2010. Using Cluster Analysis I analyzed voting trends since 1892 and suggested the Republicans were the majority party of the Twentieth-Century — i.e., the New Deal Coalition lasted only while FDR was in office. Tim H. Blessing, Ph.D. Professor of History and Political Science “Ideology and Partisanship in Evaluating the Presidents: Extending the Murray-Blessing Surveys.” Presented at the American Political Science Association Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C. This paper demonstrated the major influences that historians’ ideologies and partisanships play in their evaluation of American presidents. Thomas F. Flynn, Ph.D. President, Alvernia University “The Humanities and the Institutions that Promote Them” Dr. Flynn took part in a panel presentation for the Council of Independent Colleges Symposium on the Future of the Humanities, at Johns Hopkins, Wash., D.C., March 29. The panel discussed ways in which humanities can be revitalized by higher education, as well as schools, libraries, public agencies, public policy and the media. Other panelists included Robert Darnton, Director of Harvard Univ. Library and the Pforzheirmer Professor, Louse Dennys, Exec. VP, Random House, Canada, moderated by Dorothy Kosinksi, Director, Phillips Collection.
Elizabeth Kirk Matteo, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Psychology “The Role of Applied Linguistics Research in the Reduction of Mental Illness Stigma” While researchers have developed interventions for reducing mental-illness stigma, quantitative metrics (e.g., social distance measures) are often the only means of evaluating their effectiveness. This paper draws on Appraisal Theory and micro-linguistic analysis to triangulate these quantitative studies based on data collected from students’ conceptualizations of mental illness. Jodi Radosh, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Communication Associate Director of the Holleran Center for Community Engagement “Health Reporters on Local Television News: A Descriptive Analysis” Co-presented with Lee, Radosh, M.D., at the Society for Teachers of Family Medicine (STFM) National Annual Conference in Vancouver, Canada (May 2010). This systematic, comprehensive study investigated the credentials and background of medical reporters at local television stations across the country as well as how medical stories are reported. Jodi Radosh, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Communication Associate Director of the Holleran Center for Community Engagement “How To Use The Media To Your Advantage: Practical Tips For Family Physicians” Co-presented with Lee Radosh, M.D., at the Society for Teachers of Family Medicine (STFM) Northeast Regional Annual Conference in Hershey, PA (October 2010). The goal of this presentation was to give physicians basic skills with how to interact with the media including developing sound bites and pitching medical news stories. Jodi Radosh, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Communications Associate Director of the Holleran Center for Community Engagement “The Harry Potter Decade: Beyond Entertainment” Presented with five Alvernia students and an alumnus at the Sigma Tau Delta International English/Communication Honor Society in Pittsburgh, PA (March 2011). This panel discussed the themes of tolerance, feminism, truth, friendship, and good vs. evil which are at the core of the Harry Potter series.
John A. Rochowicz, Jr., Ed.D. Professor of Mathematics “School Mathematics with Spreadsheets, part 2: Calculus” Refereed this paper for the Electronic Journal of Spreadsheets in Education (eJSiE). The quality and missing details of this paper warranted my rejection. The application of calculus to graphing functions was demonstrated. But nothing was creative in the way the graphs were analyzed or displayed. John A. Rochowicz, Jr., Ed.D. Professor of Mathematics 11th Annual Higher Education Council of Berks County Undergraduate Research and Creativity Conference Mentored and prepared the mathematics majors for participation in this conference at Albright College, April 17, 2010. Paper topics included: Catastrophe Theory, Coding Theory, Networks, the Golden Ratio, Logarithms, Fractal Geometry, and the Mathematics of Sudoku. Also moderated and facilitated a paper session on mathematics and physics at this conference. John A. Rochowicz, Jr., Ed.D. Professor of Mathematics Berks County Mathematics Championship Reviewed the results and placed the teams and students for this contest held November 15, 2010. The best student came from Oley Valley High School. The best team came from Exeter Senior High School. Students taking this test were the best mathematics students in the high schools of Berks County. John A. Rochowicz, Jr., Ed.D. Professor of Mathematics “College Algebra” Reviewed chapter four of this textbook by Manougian for the Cengage Publishing Company. A unique way to introduce and teach the graphing of polynomial functions was presented. Visualizations of complex numbers, not usually covered in this type of textbook, were also displayed. John A. Rochowicz, Jr., Ed.D. Professor of Mathematics Reading Berks Science and Engineering Fair (RBSEF) Judged physics and physical science exhibits on March 14, 2010. From more than 200 exhibits the top 20 were selected. From these we chose the best 6. The winners chosen were interviewed on the knowledge of their research. The winner presented a thorough analysis and application of electromagnetic energy.
Hans Schmidt, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Communication “Relational Communication and the Creation of the University Tutor Role” Presented at the annual meeting of the Eastern Communication Association, this paper discussed findings of a research study which considered the interpersonal communication patterns that help define the role of the university-level tutor. Hans Schmidt, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Communication “Media Literacy Education: Are We Forgetting About College Students?” Presented at the annual meeting of the Pennsylvania Communication Association, this paper discussed findings of a research study which considered the extent and nature of media literacy education in high school and college. Bongrae Seok, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Philosophy “Does Mencius Care? The Heart of Compassion and Care” The American Philosophical Association Conference, Pacific Division, San Diego, 2011. The author argues that the heart of compassion is only a basic form of empathy, not necessarily the ability of care with appropriate understanding, intention, and motivation as specified by care ethics.
Bongrae Seok, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Philosophy “Empathy, Moral Agency, and Autism” Felician Ethics Conference (Felician College, 2011). The author develops a model of autistic moral agency (psychologically plausible, philosophically coherent explanation of autistic individuals’ moral ability). The author argues that autistic moral agency is based on a basic form of empathy. It is neither Kantian nor Humean as some philosophers have hypothesized. Bongrae Seok, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Philosophy “Ethics and Scientific Research” Panel Discussion: 45th MAALACT (Middle Atlantic Association of Liberal Arts Chemistry Teachers) Conference, Session on educational issues and ethics. Bongrae Seok, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Philosophy “Mencius’s Ceyinzhixin and the moral psychology of empathy” The 28th Annual Meeting of the Society for Ancient Greek Philosophy (SAGP). In this paper, the author develops an interpretation of Mencius’s ceyinzhixin (the heart of compassion) as a special form of empathy that does not include the mind reading (mentalizing) ability.
Bongrae Seok, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Philosophy “Moral Psychology of Korean Neo-Confucianism, the Four Seven Debate and ToeGye’s Dualism” The 28th Annual Meeting of the Society for Ancient Greek Philosophy (SAGP). The Four Seven Debate is a series of debates among Korean Neo-Confucian scholars on the nature of morality and human being. The paper analyzes ToeGye’s view from the perspective of contemporary moral psychology and cognitive neuroscience. Bongrae Seok, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Philosophy “Sensual Experience of Non-Sensuous Things” Geo-aesthetics Conference, International Association for the Study of Environment, Space, and Place. By analyzing agoraphobia, the author develops a view that the body (the imagination of somatic interaction) is required for us to explore, experience, understand, and appreciate the bodiless entities (such as open space).
Janae Sholtz Assistant Professor of Philosophy “The Diagram in the Image: A Provocation to Thought” I presented at the International Conference on the Image on Deleuze’s conception of the diagram. I discussed the confrontation between art and chaos through the diagrams of Francis Bacon and Wassily Kandinsky, to explain how what has been characterized as imperceptible, unthought, chaotic, in short, the Virtual, becomes perceptible directly. Janae Sholtz Assistant Professor of Philosophy “We are the They: Thoughts on Feminist Pedagogy” I address paradigms of exclusion and inclusion by asking “Who is the Heideggerian ‘They’?” I outline a new mode of thinking or attunement as a necessary condition of moving away from the superficiality of thought that hinders us from truly encountering each other and our worlds.
Richard Stichler, Ph.D. Professor of Philosophy “Leibniz and Confucius: The Foundations of Cultural Exchange” Eighth World Congress of the International Society for Universal Dialogue, Beijing, July 2010. In a world plagued with constant warfare, Leibniz labored for peace. As philosopher and statesman he sought to reconcile Catholics and Protestants, Cartesians and Aristotelians, science and theology — but his greatest ambition was harmonize relations between Europe and China by demonstrating the compatibility of Confucian and Christian ethics. Spencer S. Stober, Ed.D. Professor of Biology “Brave New World: Religious and Social Implications of Emerging Biotechnologies” A co-presentation with Dr. Donna Yarri with Father Mark Swope as moderator for the Batdorf Lecture on Feb. 23, 2011, as part of the Alvernia University lecture series. This discussion considered theological and ethical implications of emerging biotechnologies with potential to change life as we know it.
Spencer S. Stober, Ed.D. Professor of Biology “Environmental Memes: Form, Function, and Reasons for Optimism” Dr. Stober was invited to serve as a plenary session speaker for the International Conference on Environmental, Cultural, Economic and Social Sustainability, University of Waikato, New Zealand, January 7, 2011. His paper describes environmental memes and how they influence our interactions with nature. Spencer S. Stober, Ed.D. Professor of Biology “Science Education and Ethics” A panel discussion with Drs. Seok and Vigna, and Dr. Kremer as moderator, to discuss science education and ethics for the Middle Atlantic Association of Liberal Arts Chemistry Teachers (MAALACT) Conference, Alvernia University, November 6, 2010.
Nathan Thomas, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Theatre “Use of Active Analysis for Directors” Presented workshop on the use of actor etudes to aid directors at the regional KCACTF conference. Judith R. Warchal, Ph.D. Professor, Department of Psychology and Counseling “Families in crisis: When the veteran returns home” This paper was presented at the Alvernia University 3rd Annual Conference for the Human Services, June, 11, 2010. It examined the counseling needs of veterans and their families and the research based counseling interventions used to address the complex issues. Judith R. Warchal, Ph.D. Professor, Department of Psychology and Counseling “Teaching ethics to the undergraduates: Should we do it?” Co-presented with Dr. Ana Ruiz at the National Institute on Teaching of Psychology at St. Pete Beach, Florida. (January 3-6, 2011), this was a Participant Idea Exchange that examined the presentation of ethics in undergraduate psychology courses. Judith R. Warchal, Ph.D. Professor, Department of Psychology and Counseling “When warriors come home: Using a culturally sensitive family systems approach to counseling veterans and their families.” Co-presented with Dr. West, Dr. Graham, Steven Gerke, and Aaron Warchal at the American Counseling Association’s national conference in New Orleans, March, 2011. It examined the issues involved in counseling veterans and their families. Paul L. West, Ed.D. Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology and Counseling “Challenges to the Social Contract with Professional Counselors” Co-presented with Cheryl Wilson-Smith, MA (2010 Alvernia MACC graduate) at the 2010 Pennsylvania Counseling Association Annual Conference (October 15 - 17) held in State College, Pa. This presentation discussed the criteria associated with Social Contracts commonly awarded to other professional groups and compared them to the profession of licensed Counselors.
Donna Yarri, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Theology “Brave New World: Religious and Social Implications of Emerging Biotechnologies” A co-presentation with Dr. Spencer S. Stober and Fr. Mark Swope as moderator for the Batdorf lecture series on Feb. 23, 2011, as part of the Alvernia University lecture series. The discussion considered theological and ethical implications of emerging biotechnologies with potential to change life as we know it. Di You, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Psychology “Assessing student outcomes of a values-based education” paper presented at the annual conference of Association for Moral Education in St. Louis, Missouri in November 2010. Di You, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Psychology “Gender difference in moral sensitivity: A meta-analysis” Presented at the American Educational Research Association Annual Conference in May 2010 at Denver, Colorado. Di You, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Psychology “The theoretical implications of partisanship and ideology among expert raters of United States Presidents” Co-authored a paper presented in January 2011 at American Politics Group Annual Conference in Oxford, England.
Publications & Recordings Rosemarie Chinni, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Chemistry “Analysis of Material Collected on Swipes Using LaserInduced Breakdown Spectroscopy” Co-authored a paper with David Cremers and Rosalie Multari that was published in Applied Optics, volume 49, pages C143-C152, in 2010. LIBS was evaluated to determine elements collected on swipes as surface contamination. The figures of merit determined included detection limits, reproducibility, predicted mass, and collection efficiency on surfaces.
Richard Stichler, Ph.D. Professor of Philosophy “Leibniz and Confucius: The Foundations of Cultural Exchange” World Philosophy, 2010. In a world plagued with constant warfare, Leibniz labored for peace. As philosopher and statesman he sought to reconcile Catholics and Protestants, Cartesians and Aristotelians, science and theology — but his greatest ambition was harmonize relations between Europe and China by demonstrating the compatibility of Confucian and Christian ethics.
Rosemarie Chinni, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Chemistry “Comparative Study of Femtosecond and Nanosecond Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy of Depleted Uranium” Co-authored a paper with Luke Emmert, David Cremers, Randy Jones, and Wolfgang Rudolph that was published in Applied Optics, volume 50, pages 313-317 in 2011. For this study, depleted uranium spectra were compared using femtosecond and nanosecond laser pulses.
Spencer S. Stober, Ed.D. Professor of Biology “Biology, Theology, and Academic Freedom: The Challenges of Interdisciplinary Teaching at a Catholic University” Co-written article with Dr. Donna Yarri for the peer-reviewed journal, AAUP Journal of Academic Freedom, in the April 2011 issue. It explores the concept of academic freedom in light of Catholic teaching and pedagogy techniques.
Rosemarie Chinni, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Chemistry “Detection of Actinides Using LIBS” Co-authored a Proceedings paper published in conjunction with a conference presentation with David Cremers, Melissa Bostian, Randy Jones, Gary Smith, Rick Chiffelle, and Claudia Navarro-Northrup for the Proceedings of the 51st INMM (Institute of Nuclear Materials Management) Meeting in July 2010. This discussed actinide LIBS research pertaining to field-portable units. Thomas F. Flynn, Ph.D. President, Alvernia University “Values and Vision: Identity, Integrated Planning, and Institutional Transformation” Chapter five in Presidential Perspectives, 2011 fits perfectly with the theme of the current series “Economic Prosperity in the Next Decade.” The series focuses on the strategies and innovations colleges and universities are employing to not only adapt to the new realities of higher education, but also to thrive. Presidential Perspectives is published by ARAMARK Higher Education.
Spencer S. Stober, Ed.D. Professor of Biology “Ecuador: Mother Nature’s Utopia” This paper was published in the International Journal of Environmental, Cultural, Economic and Social Sustainability, Vol. 6 (2), 2010, pp. 229-240, published by Common Ground. The paper explores political and cultural factors that influenced Ecuador’s recent move to recognize Pachamama (“Mother Earth”) in its 2008 Constitution. Nathan Thomas, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Theatre Column “Scene4.com” Published 12 columns, including a long-form piece on quirky issues in theatre history. Judith R. Warchal, Ph.D. Professor, Department of Psychology and Counseling “Ethical issues in research on international service learning” Co-authored with Dr. Ruiz, Dr. Wells, and Dr. Chapdelaine, this book chapter appears in International Service Learning: Conceptual Frameworks and Research, published by Stylus Press. It examines the ethical issues involved in global servicelearning research projects and provides recommendations for conducting ethical research across national boundaries.
Judith R. Warchal, Ph.D. Professor, Department of Psychology and Counseling “Families in crisis: When the veteran returns home” Co-authored with Dr. Paul West, Dr. Louise Graham, Steven Gerkes, and Aaron Warchal, the article appears in the American Counseling Association’s Compelling Counseling Images: The Best of VISTAS 2011 and is available online. The article presents the complexity of variables associated with effectively counseling veterans and their families. Judith R. Warchal, Ph.D. Professor, Department of Psychology and Counseling “International service-learning: Who benefits?” Co-authored with Dr. Ruiz, Dr. Chapdelaine, and Dr. Wells, this book chapter appears in Service-Learning in Higher Education: National and International Connections published by University of Indianapolis Press. It presents an overview of the ethical issues involved in international service learning and examines the risks and benefits to all constituents.
Judith R. Warchal, Ph.D. Professor, Department of Psychology and Counseling “Promoting positive adaptation in adult natural disaster survivors” Co-authored with Dr. Louise Graham, the article appears in the Spring, 2011 edition of the journal ADULTSPAN. The article presents the work of American Red Cross Disaster Mental Health Volunteers and case examples that illustrate the application of theory based resiliency interventions in adult disaster survivors. Donna Yarri, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Theology Book review: “Design and Destiny: Jewish and Christian Responses on Human Germline Modification” Was published in Ethics and Medicine: An International Christian Perspective on Bioethics journal (Vol. 26:2, Summer 2010).
Donna Yarri, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Theology “Biology, Theology, and Academic Freedom: The Challenges of Interdisciplinary Teaching at a Catholic University” Co-written article with Dr. Spencer S. Stober for the peerreviewed journal, AAUP Journal of Academic Freedom, in the April 2011 issue. It explores the concept of academic freedom in light of Catholic teaching and pedagogy techniques. Donna Yarri, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Theology “Index to Franz Kafka’s Use of Animals in His Literature” Essay published in the co-edited volume, Kakfa’s Creatures, published by Lexington Books in 2010. It provides two indices to creatures in Kakfa’s writings, including one alphabetically by the type of creature, and one alphabetically by the work. Donna Yarri, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Theology “Lars Von Trier” Article written on the director, Lars Von Trier, published in The Encyclopedia of Religion and Film, by ABC-CLIO in 2011.
Donna Yarri, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Theology “Woody Allen” Article written on the director, Woody Allen, published in The Encyclopedia of Religion and Film, by ABC-CLIO in 2010. Donna Yarri, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Theology Book review: “The Ethics of Protocells: Moral and Social Implications of Creating Life in the Laboratory” Was published in Religious Studies Review, 2011. Donna Yarri, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Theology Kafka’s Creatures: Animals, Hybrids, and Other Fantastic Beings Co-edited volume with Dr. Marc Lucht on Franz Kafka’s use of creatures in his writings, published by Lexington Books in 2011. It contains essays by over a dozen different scholars.
College of Professional Programs Awards & Grants Travis A. Berger, M.Ed. Instructor of Business Elected to The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi The nation’s oldest, most selective, and most prestigious all-discipline honor society. Karen Ann V. Cameron, Ph.D., OTD, OTR/L Associate Professor of Occupational Therapy and MSOT Graduate Coordinator In October, 2011, certificates of appreciation from the Department of the Army and Department of Veteran’s Affairs; and the Army Surgeon General’s Coin were presented to Dr. Cameron for her contributions to the State of the Science educational programs promoting quality medical and rehabilitation care to the nation’s wounded warriors.
Karen Ann V. Cameron, Ph.D., OTD, OTR/L Associate Professor of Occupational Therapy and MSOT Graduate Coordinator Award: Roster of Accreditation Evaluators Dr. Cameron serves as a member of the Roster of Accreditation Evaluators for the Accreditation Council of Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE). She has been a member of accreditation review and site visit teams throughout the country as an accreditation evaluator. Kathleen Muzevich, Ed.D. Assistant Professor of Education Faculty Excellence Summer Grant Received a Faculty Excellence Summer Grant for scholarly achievement for Summer 2010 from Alvernia University. The title of my research project was “Establishing Inter-rater Reliability on an Assessment Rubric for Emergent Writing of Kindergarten and First Grade Students.” I presented this research at IRA in May 2011.
Media Features Travis A. Berger, M.Ed. Instructor of Business “Cleaning-up Students’ Online Image” I was interviewed by WGAL-TV’s anchor and reporter Anne Shannon to discuss the pros and cons of online social networking. The segment aired on 11-3-11 and 11-10-11 on the 11:00 p.m. newscasts.
Edgar J. Hartung, M.A., JD Associate Professor and Criminal Justice Department Chair “General Person of the Day” Background of Professor Hartung and his comments on the role of sports on college campuses. Article appeared on the Middle Atlantic Conference webpage on February 21, 2011.
Bryan Dreibelbis, CMA, CFM Associate Professor of Business “Fiscal Regulation” I was a contributor to a series of articles written about financial reform legislation (FINREG) published in the Eastern Pennsylvania Business Journal in May and July, 2010.
Edgar J. Hartung, M.A., JD Associate Professor and Criminal Justice Department Chair “Expert Warns of Danger of Losing Experienced Police Officers” Professor Hartung was interviewed by a reporter for the Reading Eagle newspaper on the financial problems of the city of Reading and the impact of losing experienced police officers. The article was featured in the October 13, 2010 edition of the newspaper.
Performances
Presentations & Panels
Kathleen Muzevich, Ed.D. Assistant Professor of Education Literacy Instruction Standard Setting I participated in a two-day Literacy Instruction Standard Setting consulting project at Excelsior College in Albany, New York at their request on June 8-9, 2010. I was part of a team of 10 educators. Our task was to recalibrate cut scores for exam questions for their on-line literacy courses.
Theresa M. Adams, MSN, RN, CSN Assistant Professor of Nursing “Teaching Cultural Competence in Nursing and Health Care” Dr. Marianne Jeffreys invited all contributing authors to her most recent text, Teaching Cultural Competence in Nursing and Health Care, to speak briefly about their transcultural nursing research during her presentation to the New York Academy of Medicine Author Night Series on Sept. 14, 2010.
Kathleen Muzevich, Ed.D. Assistant Professor of Education Proposal (Peer) Reviewer I served as a peer reviewer for proposals for the International Reading Association (IRA) that were submitted by educators and researchers for possible inclusion in the program for its 56th annual convention to be held in Orlando, FL, May 1-5, 2011.
Scott Ballantyne, Ed.D., PRSBA Associate Professor of Business “Implementing ‘Planning in Reverse’ in Strategic Leadership Courses in Business Administration, Education Administration, and Public Administration: The Need for a Viable Approach to the Strategic Planning Process” This paper presentation discusses the process for implementing the Planning in Reverse process into leadership courses. It is being presented at the Academic and Business Research Institute International Conference in Nashville, TN in March 2011. The paper will be published in the conference preceedings.
Kathleen Muzevich, Ed.D. Assistant Professor of Education Proposal (Peer) Reviewer I served as a peer reviewer for proposals that were submitted by educators and researchers for possible inclusion in the program for the American Association of College Teacher Educators (AACTE) 63rd annual meeting/conference that was held in San Diego, CA, February 24-27, 2011.
Scott Ballantyne, Ed.D., PRSBA Associate Professor of Business “Comparing the Intensity of Student Attitude and Perception Changes toward Foreign Countries from Short-Term Travel Abroad Programs: A Preliminary Longitudinal Study” This paper summarizes the results of the authors longitudinal survey-based research that measures the effect of shortterm study abroad on attitude, awareness and cross-cultural perceptions to determine whether the impact of short-term travel abroad has increased or decreased. Co-authored with department members Beth Berret, Robert Gannon, and Mary Ellen Wells. Travis A. Berger, M.Ed. Instructor of Business “Leadership Explored: A Panel Discussion with H.S. Athletic Directors” Moderated a panel discussion at Alvernia University with four local athletic directors, all representing different sized high schools: Bob Kurzweg, III, Brandywine; Stephanie Deibler, Schuylkill Valley; Stan Cieplinski, Exeter; and Charles Messner, former A.D. at Antietam. Issues explored revolved around leading an athletic department through today’s difficult economic realities.
Beth A. Berret, Ed.D Associate Professor of Business “Comparing the Intensity of Student Attitude and Perception Changes toward Foreign Countries from Short-Term Travel Abroad Programs: A Preliminary Longitudinal Study” This paper summarizes the results of the authors longitudinal survey-based research that measures the effect of shortterm study abroad on attitude, awareness and cross-cultural perceptions to determine whether the impact of short-term travel abroad has increased or decreased. Co-authored with department members Scott Ballantyne, Robert Gannon, and Mary Ellen Wells.
Karen Ann V. Cameron, Ph.D., OTD, OTR/L Associate Professor of Occupational Therapy and MSOT Graduate Coordinator “Chronic Sorrow: Considerations for Rehabilitation and Role Recovery” Dr. Cameron presented “Chronic Sorrow: Considerations for Rehabilitation & Role Recovery” to military medical personnel at the State of the Science Symposium: Loss, Trauma and Resilience, sponsored by Walter Reed Army Medical Center on October 15, 2010, at the National Intrepid Center of Excellence (National Naval Hospital Campus, Bethesda, Maryland).
Dolores B. Bertoti Associate Professor and Chair of Allied Health and Human Services “Academic Leadership Strategies to Foster Personal Responsibility in Students” The 28th Annual Academic Chairpersons Conference, February 11, 2011. This presentation focused on strategies chairs can use to move students from attitudes of entitlement to personal, professional responsibility. Representative case studies demonstrate specific solutions and polices developed in a collaborative, consistent manner, helping most students develop positive healthy behaviors. Co-presented with Professor Delores Bertoti, Dean Karen Thacker, Professor Ed Hartung, Dr. Mary Ellen Symanski, Professor Mary Ellen Wells and Professor Ellen Engler.
Karen Ann V. Cameron, Ph.D., OTD, OTR/L Associate Professor of Occupational Therapy and MSOT Graduate Coordinator “Grants: Fulfilling Needs and Dreams for Occupational Therapy” Dr. Cameron and John Luvisi, Director of Grants and Prospect Research, co-presented Grants: Fulfilling Needs and Dreams for Occupational Therapy as a conference institute at the 2011 American Occupational Therapy Association’s Annual Convention in April, 2011 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Dolores B. Bertoti Associate Professor and Chair of Allied Health and Human Services “Informed Student-driven Participatory Learning: Approaches to Capstone Work” European Teaching and Learning Conference, Dublin, Ireland June 2010. This presentation described integration of several instructional strategies successful in teaching capstone coursework. Use of Socratic pedagogy (andragogy) in combination with evidence based inquiry created an atmosphere of teaching by discovery, focusing the learner on concrete application and critical (clinical) reasoning. The professor models knowledge depth with curiosity and critical appraisal. Dolores B. Bertoti Associate Professor and Chair of Allied Health and Human Services “Teaching Through Discovery: Socrates & Evidence-based Inquiry” Pennsylvania Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference, Oct. 2010. Co-presented with Dr. Karen Cameron, this seminar guided participants through examining the effectiveness of an unfolding lifespan model within OT education and using this approach to increase critical reasoning skills for anticipatory, preventive management for clients with life-long disabilities. Also modeled was the value of interdisciplinary collaboration promoting professional enculturation.
Karen Ann V. Cameron, Ph.D., OTD, OTR/L Associate Professor of Occupational Therapy and MSOT Graduate Coordinator “Occupational Therapy Utilization of Evidence-based Practice” Dr. Karen Cameron presented her research paper, the Occupational Therapy Utilization of Evidence-based Practice, on September 13, 2010 at the Joanna Briggs International Colloquium on Evidence-based Practice in Chicago, Illinois. This paper examined the extent and nature of use of evidence-based practice within the occupational therapy profession. Karen Ann V. Cameron, Ph.D., OTD, OTR/L Associate Professor of Occupational Therapy and MSOT Graduate Coordinator “Teaching Through Discovery: Socrates & Evidence-based Inquiry” Dr. Cameron and Prof. Dolores Bertoti presented Teaching Through Discovery: Socrates and Evidence-based Inquiry at the Pennsylvania Occupational Therapy Association’s Annual Conference, October 30, 2010 in Scranton. This interactive session presented the use of the Socratic method as a foundation for teaching and developing clinical reasoning in occupational therapy students.
Ellen Engler, M.S.Ed. Associate Professor of Education “Academic Leadership Strategies to Foster Personal Responsibility in Students” The 28th Annual Academic Chairpersons Conference, February 11, 2011. This presentation focused on strategies chairs can use to move students from attitudes of entitlement to personal, professional responsibility. Representative case studies demonstrate specific solutions and polices developed in a collaborative, consistent manner, helping most students develop positive healthy behaviors. Co-presented with Professor Delores Bertoti, Dean Karen Thacker, Professor Ed Hartung, Dr. Mary Ellen Symanski, and Professor Mary Ellen Wells.
Caroline Fitzpatrick, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Communication/English “The ‘Publish or Perish’ Phenomenon and the Influence on Electronic Publications and Peer Review: A Faculty-Student Dialogue” [International Presentation, Virtual Co-Presenter] The “Publish or Perish” Phenomenon and the Influence on Electronic Publications and Peer Review: A FacultyStudent Dialogue, Co-Presenter, Ubiquitous Learning: An International Conference 10, (December 2010) British Columbia, Canada.
Caroline Fitzpatrick, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Communication/English “Santo Domingo Mission Project: A Strategic Plan for Volunteerism & Fundraising” (Spring 2011). Faculty sponsor of overseas Missionary Work in Service Learning & Servant Leadership Mission Project. CoCollaboration with MALS Graduate Students: Danielle Farrell, Courtney Fretz, Bryan Hugues, Sean Cullen, Angela Kase; A Strategic Plan, Documentary Short, and Website for the Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic Mission. Louise Fura, RN, MSN, CRNP Assistant Professor of Nursing “Strategies for Integrating Safety Standards and Competencies in Clinical Objectives for a Nursing Fundamentals Course” Co-presented with Cynthia Rothenberger, Assistant Professor of Nursing at the 2010 Quality and Safety Education for Nurses Conference in Denver, Colorado, June 2010. This poster was also presented at the 7th Annual National Patient Safety Conference at the University of Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia, November, 2010.
Robert Gannon Instructor, Professor of Business “Comparing the Intensity of Student Attitude and Perception Changes toward Foreign Countries from Short-Term Travel Abroad Programs: A Preliminary Longitudinal Study” This paper summarizes results of the authors longitudinal survey-based research that measures the effect of shortterm study abroad on attitude, awareness and cross-cultural perceptions to determine whether the impact of short-term travel abroad has increased or decreased. Co-authored with Scott Ballantyne, Beth Berret, and Mary Ellen Wells. Deborah A. Greenawald, Ph.D., RN Assistant Professor of Nursing “Understanding Reflection from a Nursing Student’s Perspective” This presentation was selected by a competitive peerreviewed process and was given on March 18, 2011 at the 27th Annual Nursing Research Day sponsored by the Eta Beta Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International (Widener University).
Edgar J. Hartung, M.A., JD Associate Professor and Criminal Justice Department Chair “Citizenship in the American and Global Polity” Aspen Institute Fellow, Wye Faculty Seminar, Queenstown, Maryland, July 18 - 23, 2010. Edgar J. Hartung, M.A., JD Associate Professor and Criminal Justice Department Chair “Crime and Violence on College and University Campuses. How Safe are You?” Presented at the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences 48th Annual Meeting, Toronto, Ontario Canada, March 1-5, 2011. Presentation focused on campus safety and our shared responsibility for assisting in this endeavor. Tips were provided as to how college professors could help keep our campuses safe. Edgar J. Hartung, M.A., JD Associate Professor and Criminal Justice Department Chair Leadership Symposium Moderator and Panel Chair: Leadership Symposium, at the 76th Annual Conference and Exposition of the Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials-International, Inc., Houston, Texas, August 4, 2010. Edgar J. Hartung, M.A., JD Associate Professor and Criminal Justice Department Chair “Putting Advanced Features of Online Educational Technology to Work” Chaired panel at the 48th Annual Meeting of the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences, March 5, 2011, Toronto, Ontario Canada. Edgar J. Hartung, M.A., JD Associate Professor and Criminal Justice Department Chair “Academic Leadership Strategies to Foster Personal Responsibility in Students” The 28th Annual Academic Chairpersons Conference, February 11, 2011. This presentation focused on strategies chairs can use to move students from attitudes of entitlement to personal, professional responsibility. Representative case studies demonstrate specific solutions and polices developed in a collaborative, consistent manner, helping most students develop positive healthy behaviors. Co-presented with Professor Delores Bertoti, Dean Karen Thacker, Dr. Mary Ellen Symanski, Professor Mary Ellen Wells and Professor Ellen Engler.
Barry J. Harvey, MS Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice “The Dismantling of Traditional Organized Crime from Within: A New Breed of ‘Wiseguy’” Presented at the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences 48th Annual Conference in Toronto Canada on March 3, 2011. This presentation looks at the changing values and code of honor among traditional organized crime families in the United States. Barry J. Harvey, MS Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice “The Relationship between Economic Conditions and Property Crime” Presented at the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences 47th Annual Conference in San Diego California on February 26, 2010. The presentation examined the relationship between the current Recession and the rate of Property Crime in the United States. Kathleen Muzevich, Ed.D. Assistant Professor of Education “Evaluating the Writing of Our Youngest Learners: An Assessment Tool for Early Childhood Teachers” I presented my research at the International Reading Association (IRA) 56th annual convention in Orlando, FL, May 3, 2011. The title of my presentation was “Evaluating the Writing of Our Youngest Learners: An Assessment Tool for Early Childhood Teachers.” Kathleen Muzevich, Ed.D. Assistant Professor of Education “Making Academic Language Accessible to English Learners: Implications for Teacher Preparation Programs” Co-presented with Dr. Judith K. Wenrich, professor of education at Millersville University, at the 63rd annual meeting/conference of the AACTE in San Diego, CA, February 25, 2011. Mary B. Schreiner, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Education “Effects of Service Learning on Early Pre-service Teacher Dispositions Involving Disabled Populations” Research conducted in an “overview of disabilities” course was presented showing evidence of how service-learning experiences influenced selected dispositions regarding disability among future teachers.
Mary B. Schreiner, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Education “IEP Process & Teacher Preparation: Addressing Essential New Dispositions” Because one of the most stressful job responsibilities of a special educator is handling the interpersonal dynamics of the IEP process, this session presented strategies teacher educators can use to prepare and evaluate pre-service candidates learning to manage the communication and collaboration associated with this important document. Michele M. Shuman, MSN, RN, CCRN Assistant Professor of Nursing “Caring for the Elderly in Critical Care” Presented for the Greater Reading Chapter of the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses, the largest specialty organization of nurses in the world. Presentation focused on the unique needs of the geriatric population when hospitalized with a critical illness.
Mary Ellen Symanski, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Nursing “Academic Leadership Strategies to Foster Personal Responsibility in Students ” The 28th Annual Academic Chairpersons Conference, February 11, 2011. This presentation focused on strategies chairs can use to move students from attitudes of entitlement to personal, professional responsibility. Representative case studies demonstrate specific solutions and polices developed in a collaborative, consistent manner, helping most students develop positive healthy behaviors. Co-presented with Professor Delores Bertoti, Dean Karen Thacker, Professor Ed Hartung, Professor Mary Ellen Wells, and Professor Ellen Engler.
Karen Thacker, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Nursing “Academic Leadership Strategies to Foster Personal Responsibility in Students” The 28th Annual Academic Chairpersons Conference, February 11, 2011. This presentation focused on strategies chairs can use to move students from attitudes of entitlement to personal, professional responsibility. Representative case studies demonstrate specific solutions and polices developed in a collaborative, consistent manner, helping most students develop positive healthy behaviors. Co-presented with Prof. Delores Bertoti, Prof. Ed Hartung, Dr. Mary Ellen Symanski, Professor Mary Ellen Wells and Professor Ellen Engler. Mary Ellen Wells, JD, LLM Associate Professor of Business “Comparing the Intensity of Student Attitude and Perception Changes toward Foreign Countries from Short-Term Travel Abroad Programs: A Preliminary Longitudinal Study” This paper summarizes the results of the authors longitudinal survey-based research that measures the effect of shortterm study abroad on attitude, awareness and cross-cultural perceptions to determine whether the impact of short-term travel abroad has increased or decreased. Co-authored with department members Scott Ballantyne, Beth Berret, and Robert Gannon.
Mary Ellen Wells, JD, LLM Associate Professor of Business “Academic Leadership Strategies to Foster Personal Responsibility in Students” The 28th Annual Academic Chairpersons Conference, February 11, 2011. This presentation focused on strategies chairs can use to move students from attitudes of entitlement to personal, professional responsibility. Representative case studies demonstrate specific solutions and polices developed in a collaborative, consistent manner, helping most students develop positive healthy behaviors. Co-presented with Professor Delores Bertoti, Dean Karen Thacker, Professor Ed Hartung, Dr. Mary Ellen Symanski, and Professor Ellen Engler. Kathleen Z. Wisser Assistant Professor of Nursing “Evaluating Program Effectiveness” Presented at the 2011 Master’s Nursing Education Conference this presentation provided examples of quality improvement tools as ways to analyze aggregate data through the use of run charts, Pareto charts, and frequency plots.
Publications & Recordings Theresa M. Adams, MSN, RN,CSN Assistant Professor of Nursing Book Review: How to Live: A Search for Wisdom from Old People (While They are Still on This Earth) This book review was written for the PASNAP Examiner, an online journal for the Pennsylvania Association of School Nurses and Practitioners. This book review challenged practicing school nurses to think about aging, death, and diverse life styles and determine how these factors may impact their school nurse practice. Theresa M. Adams, MSN, RN,CSN Assistant Professor of Nursing “TSET Research Exhibit 6.3 Evaluating the Effectiveness of a Transcultural Nursing Course on Students’ Transcultural Self-Efficacy in M. J. Jeffreys’ Teaching Cultural Competence in Nursing and Health Care,” 2010 The purpose of this study was to examine the influence of a transcultural nursing course on baccalaureate nursing students’ transcultural self-efficacy during an academic semester. The results supported the assessment that transcultural self-efficacy is dynamic and changes following effective transcultural nursing educational strategies. Scott Ballantyne, Ed.D., PRSBA Associate Professor of Business Scholarly Book Review in Multicultural Issues Spring 2010 Reviewed “The Global Manager’s Guide to Living and Working Abroad: Eastern Europe and Asia” by Mercer (corporate author) 2009. Praeger Publishers, Santa Barbara, Calif. Scott Ballantyne, Ed.D., PRSBA Associate Professor of Business “Tenure track Faculty Perceptions of Leadership Capacity in Adjunct Faculty: The Need to Maintain Franciscan Identity” This co-authored previously presented and published paper in the ASBBS 2010 proceedings was selected for publication in the Journal of Higher Education in October 2010. Scott Ballantyne, Ed.D., PRSBA Associate Professor of Business Planning in Reverse: A viable approach to organizational leadership This book details a new process for organizational planning to help organizations remain viable in times of accelerating change. The book was published in February 2010 by Rowman & Littlefield, and co-authored with department chair Mary Ellen Wells and department member Beth Berret.
Scott Ballantyne, Ed.D., PRSBA Associate Professor of Business Scholarly Book Review in Multicultural Issues Journal, 2010 Reviewed “Going Global: Culture, Gender and Authority in the Japanese Subsidiary of an American Company” by Fuller, Ellen 2009. Temple Press, Philadelphia, Pa. Scott Ballantyne, Ed.D., PRSBA Associate Professor of Business Co-authored The effect of short term travel abroad programs on the intensity of student and perception changes: A longitudinal study paper presented at the Eastern Education Research Association’s Annual Conference in Florida, February 2011. Beth A. Berret, Ed.D. Associate Professor of Business Planning in Reverse: A viable approach to organizational leadership This book details a new process for organizational planning to help organizations remain viable in times of accelerating change. The book was published in February 2010 by Rowman & Littlefield, and co-authored with department chair Mary Ellen Wells, and department member Scott Ballantyne. Dolores B. Bertoti Associate Professor and Chair of Allied Health and Human Services “To Improve the Academy” Vol. 30 published by Professional and Organizational Development Network in Higher Education, January 2011. Manuscript Reviews for Professional and Organizational Development Network in Higher Education of the following submitted journal articles: “Adapting a Laboratory-Group Model to Foster the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning”; “Assessing Teaching: Dialogues and Tool Development for the Purposes of Improvement”; “Increasing Faculty Research Productivity at a Liberal Arts Teaching Institution.” Dolores B. Bertoti Associate Professor and Chair of Allied Health and Human Services Delmar Cengage Learning Invited Book Reviews: Kinesiology Foundations for OTAs; Delmar Cengage Learning, 2010 and Physical Therapy Aide: A Worktext, Third Edition. Delmar Cengage Learning, 2010.
Caroline Fitzpatrick, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Communication/English “Pedagogy Of New Media: Smarter, Cheaper, And More Effective” [Co-Written Paper] Cullen, S., Fitzpatrick, C., Hugues, B., Liwosz, M. (2010). Pedagogy Of New Media: Smarter, Cheaper, And More Effective, Laurel Highlands Communications Conference Peer-Reviewed Conference Proceedings, Indiana University, Pa. Caroline Fitzpatrick, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Communication/English Journal of Communications Media Studies [Editorial Review Board] Journal of Communications Media Studies. (2010/2011) Robert Gannon Instructor, Professor of Business “The formation of international strategic alliances by born global firms” This study attempts to advance our understanding of the international strategic alliance formation of born global firms, utilizing knowledge based, top management team, and network perspectives. Our review of the pertinent literature is augmented by interviews and questionnaires completed by the top management teams of high technology start-ups. Deborah A. Greenawald, Ph.D., RN Assistant Professor of Nursing “Understanding reflection from the perspective of baccalaureate nursing students.” (Doctoral Dissertation) This doctoral research, a qualitative descriptive study of the perceptions of undergraduate baccalaureate nursing student regarding reflection, was defended in July 2010 (Widener University, Chester, PA) and subsequently published in Dissertation Abstracts International. Deborah A. Greenawald, Ph.D., RN Assistant Professor of Nursing Greenawald, D. A. (January 2011). Using Literature to Expand your Nursing Knowledge” [a book review on Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet]. A regular feature of “NASN School Nurse”. Dr. Greenawald is the Coordinator of the School Nurse Certification Program and Program in School Health Services leading to a M.Ed., here at Alvernia University.
Deborah A. Greenawald, Ph.D., RN Assistant Professor of Nursing Greenawald, D. A. (March 2011). “Read a Good Book Lately? Using Literature to Expand your Nursing Knowledge” [a book review on 19 Minutes]. Book review featured in this national bi-monthly publication for school health professionals. Deborah A. Greenawald, Ph.D., RN Assistant Professor of Nursing Greenawald, D. A. (November 2010). “Read a Good Book Lately? Using Literature to Expand your Nursing Knowledge” [a book review on The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nightime]. In 2010, Dr. Greenawald began writing a featured book review for the bi-monthly national publication “NASN School Nurse”. As part of her own research on using literature to enhance the teaching and learning of nursing, each review points out how the book relates to contemporary school nurse practice. Deborah A. Greenawald, Ph.D., RN Assistant Professor of Nursing Greenawald, D.A. (2010). Faculty involvement in undergraduate research: Considerations for nurse educators. Nursing Education Perspectives, 31 (6), 368-371. “Nursing Education Perspectives” is a peer-reviewed journal published by the National League for Nursing, which promotes excellence in nursing education to build a strong and diverse nursing workforce. Dr. Greenawald also attended the NLN Leadership Summit in Chapel Hill, NC, in Jan. 2011. Mary Ellen Wells, JD, LLM Associate Professor of Business Planning in Reverse: A viable approach to organizational leadership This book details a new process for organizational planning to help organizations remain viable in times of accelerating change. The book was published in February 2010 by Rowman & Littlefield, and co-authored with department members Scott Ballantyne, and Beth Berret.
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