Davis & Elkins, Marshall Reach Agreement for Physical Therapy Study

Morgan, an educator and counselor, previously served as an adjunct professor of psychology at D&E before joining the faculty full time. She also has served as counselor and chaplain at Mountain Hospice and as an addiction therapist at The Edge, a recovery center in Florida. The author of an award-winning newspaper column and articles published in various periodicals and newspapers, she also has served as a keynote speaker at women’s conferences, retreats and banquets throughout the United States. Morgan is the founder, publisher and editor of Beautiful Christian Teen, a magazine for teenage ladies. Morgan holds a Master of Arts degree in counseling and human relations from Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia, and is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in counseling. Neumann has taught introductory theatre, acting, public speaking and television criticism at the undergraduate level as well as theatre workshops and residencies with middle and high schools throughout

the Midwest. She also has directed numerous college and community productions. As an author, her works have been published in Youth Theatre Journal, Texas Theatre Journal and New England Theatre Journal. Neumann recently earned her Ph.D. in theatre from The Ohio State University where she received the honor of Distinguished University Fellowship. She also holds a Master of Arts degree in theatre studies from the University Kim Morgan of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and a Bachelor of Arts degree in theatre arts and mathematics from Lawrence University. In addition to her formal education, Neumann has trained with SITI Company, Albany Park Theatre Project, the Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey and the Gaiety School of Acting in Dublin.

Dr. Aubrey Neumann

Davis & Elkins College and Marshall University have entered a collaboration that will benefit students pursuing graduate study in physical therapy. The agreement offers two D&E graduates, who meet specific criteria, acceptance into the Doctor of Physical Therapy program at Marshall University School of Physical Therapy. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the job market for physical therapists is expected to grow much faster than average for all occupations at 18 percent through 2029 as a result of aging baby boomers. While an increasing number of Davis & Elkins students show an interest in entering the field, Professor of Sport Science Dr. Mary Ann DeLuca and Assistant Professor of Sport Science Dr. Jennifer Riggleman worked with leaders at Marshall University College of Health Professions to reach the agreement. “We’re pleased to partner with Marshall University’s Physical Therapy program and grateful to Drs. Riggleman and DeLuca for their efforts in helping to establish this articulation agreement,” said D&E Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Rob Phillips. “The agreement both recognizes the quality and rigor of a D&E education and broadens the educational and career opportunities available to our students.” Davis & Elkins College students obtaining an undergraduate degree in the Pre-Professional Exercise Science major with an overall grade point average of 3.5 or higher and a 3.4 GPA in the required classes are qualified to apply for the Marshall Doctor of Physical Therapy program. “I am excited about our partnership with Davis & Elkins College,” said Dr. Scott Davis, chairperson, program director and professor at Marshall University School of Physical Therapy. “Together we are forging a pathway for students to achieve their goal of becoming a physical therapist.” Graduates of the Doctor of Physical Therapy program at Marshall University have a 100% employment rate. They’ve gone on to work in hospitals, outpatient facilities, in rehabilitation facilities and with athletics teams. The first cohort of D&E students were able to apply for the Marshall program this fall to begin the Doctor of Physical Therapy program in the fall of 2022.

Davis & Elkins College and Marshall University have signed an agreement that will offer seats to two D&E graduates in Marshall’s Doctor of Physical Therapy program each year. Representatives from Marshall University College of Health Professions School of Physical Therapy and Davis & Elkins College Sport Science Department are, from left, Yi-Po Chiu, PT, MHS, Ph.D., CEEAA, director of admissions/professor, MUSOPT; Melanie Lambert, PT, DPT, OCS, MTC, assistant professor, MUSOPT; Ashley Mason, PT, DPT, ATC, PCS, assistant professor, MUSOPT; Mary Ann DeLuca, Ed.D., chair of the sport science department and professor, D&E; Jennifer Riggleman, Ed.D., assistant professor of sport science, D&E; Virginia Liang, Ph.D., assistant professor, MUSOPT; D. Scott Davis, PT, MS, Ed.D., OCS, chairperson, program director, professor, MUSOPT; and Brad Profitt, PT, DPT, OCS, DC, CSCS, assistant professor.