The Inauguration of Dr. Cameron K. Martin - Rocky Mountain University Program

of DR. CAMERON KEITH MARTIN

INAUGURATION

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2023

INAUGURATION of

DR. CAMERON KEITH MARTIN

as the second President of

ROCKY MOUNTAIN UNIVERSITY of HEALTH PROFESSIONS

Friday, October 6, 2023

Utah Valley Convention Center Provo, Utah

PRESIDENT CAMERON K. MARTIN

President Cameron K. Martin was named the second President of Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions (RMU) in December 2022. He started presidential duties on January 1, 2023. Before becoming President, he worked as Vice President of Operations and Chief of Staff for the Office of the President at RMU.

As Vice President of Operations, he oversaw and assisted with human resources, facilities, and operations. As Chief of Staff, he assisted RMU Co-Founder and Founding President, Dr. Richard P. Nielsen, in managing the demands of the office and the interests of the University to internal and external constituents. Additionally, he coordinated Title IX matters for the Office of the President.

Prior to joining the RMU team, President Martin was the Vice President of University Relations at Utah Valley University. He oversaw and assisted with

university efforts in government affairs, community relations, public relations, marketing, campus events, economic development, and diplomatic hosting.

President Martin worked for the Utah System of Higher Education as an Associate Commissioner for Economic Development and Planning. He managed the system’s presidential searches and annual evaluations of the college and university presidents.

He earned a bachelor’s degree in political science, a master’s degree in public administration, and a PhD in educational leadership, all from Brigham Young University. His doctoral research focus was on the role and organizational value of interim university presidents.

President Martin and his wife, First Lady Julie Kerr Martin, have three daughters - Makenna, Malynn, and Maryn. They live in Provo, Utah.

INAUGURATION PROGRAM

Academic Processional

Setting the Mace

Cecile Pryor

Faculty Senate President

National Anthem

Glory Thomas

Miss Provo 2022

Invocation

Elder Matthew S. Holland

General Authority Seventy

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Welcome

Dr. Michael Skurja, Jr. Chair, Board of Trustees

Musical Number

“The Impossible Dream”

Performed by Dallyn Vail Bayles

Recognition of RMU’s 25th Anniversary & Founders

Dr. Jessica Egbert

Board of Trustees

Greetings from Government Partners

Congressman John R. Curtis

Utah’s 3rd Congressional District

Greetings from RMU Community & Higher Education

Executive

Dr. Malissa Martin

Vice President of Academic Affairs & Provost

Greetings from the Healthcare Community

Alumni Greeting

Dr. Gregory D. Myer Board of Trustees Director, Sports Performance And Research Center (SPARC)  Professor, Department of Orthopaedics, Emory University School of Medicine

Student Greeting

Tara Fitzgerald Student, Master of Physician Assistant Studies

Inaugural Address

Dr. W. Rolfe Kerr

Former Utah Commissioner of Higher Education Emeritus General Authority, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Charge To & Investiture of the President

Dr. Michael Skurja, Jr. Chair, Board of Trustees

Presidential Address

Dr. Cameron K. Martin President & CEO

Musical Number

“Bring Him Home”

Performed by Dallyn Vail Bayles

Closing Remarks

Dr. Cameron K. Martin President & CEO

Recessional

A reception honoring President and First Lady Julie Martin will be held in the foyer on the third floor immediately following the program. Refreshments will be served.

Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions (RMU) is a vanguard in healthcare education, dedicated to shaping the future of healthcare by developing highly skilled, evidence-based, and compassionate practitioners.

Over two decades ago, a group of visionary educators recognized the need for an institution that would set new standards in healthcare education and meet the nation’s healthcare workforce needs. Founded in 1998, RMU was quick to introduce a then groundbreaking model, offering remote learning and periodic onsite class sessions. This innovative approach allowed working healthcare professionals across the nation to advance their education without the need to relocate or put their careers on hold.

This new educational model was so pioneering that accrediting bodies were initially unsure how to assess it. However, RMU’s founders remained committed to their vision, and they secured accreditation by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities as well as receiving additional specialty accreditations for academic programs.

Today, RMU stands as a testament to that visionary spirit with 10 doctorate and 14 master degrees, along with 20 certificates, residencies, and fellowships. Programs are offered through a blend of flexible online, hybrid, and on-campus residential programs within a vibrant campus nestled in the beautiful mountains of Provo, Utah. RMU has welcomed students and healthcare

professionals for a quarter of a century, from all 50 states.

What sets RMU apart is our unwavering commitment to evidence-based, outcomesoriented practice. Here, education is about advancing knowledge and advancing healthcare to improve the human condition. Our state-of-the-art facilities, learningcentered approach, cutting-edge curriculum, research models, and personalized teaching by nationally acclaimed professors empowers students to think critically and embrace continuous self-improvement—all with the desire to help people in their greatest times of need.

RMU continually raises the bar by challenging traditional norms, expanding the horizons of evidence-based practices, and nurturing the leaders of tomorrow’s healthcare. Our commitment to service extends far beyond our campus. We shape compassionate professionals who create a tangible impact through international humanitarian care and our community clinics, providing healthcare services to underserved people.

As our graduates step into the world, they carry RMU’s values and knowledge poised to drive positive change in healthcare. In a world where healthcare is constantly evolving, RMU stands as an innovative leader pioneering the way forward. Thank you for joining us on this journey towards a brighter future in healthcare, led by Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions.

UNIVERSITY DEGREES & CERTIFICATES

Doctorate Degrees Certificates

• Doctor of Physical Therapy

• Doctor of Optometry

• Doctor of Occupational Therapy

• Post-Professional Doctor of Occupational Therapy

• Doctor of Philosophy in Health Sciences

• Doctor of Medical Science

• Doctor of Speech-Language Pathology

• Doctor of Nursing Practice

• Doctor of Nursing Practice - Family Nurse

Practitioner

• Transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy in Pediatric Science

Master’s Degrees

• Master of Physician Assistant Studies

• Master of Science in Medical Speech-Language

Pathology

• Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health

Counseling

• Master of Science in School Counseling

• Master of Science in Addictions Counseling

• Master of Science in Marriage, Couples, and Family Counseling

• Master of Science in Clinical Rehabilitation

Counseling

• Master of Science in Health Science

• Master of Science in Nursing - Family Nurse

Practitioner

• Master of Science in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner/Emergency Nurse Practitioner

• Master of Science in Nursing - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

• Master of Science in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner/Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

• Master of Occupational Therapy (Coming 2024)

• Master of Science in Athletic Training Practice

• Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certificate

• Emergency Nurse Practitioner Certificate

• Family Nurse Practitioner/Emergency Nurse Practitioner Certificate

• Family Nurse Practitioner Certificate

• Family Nurse Practitioner/Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certificate

• Post-Master’s Addiction Counseling Certificate

• Mental Health Counseling Certificate

• Post-Master’s Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling Certificate

• Post-Master’s Marriage, Couples, and Family Counseling Certificate

• Post-Master’s School Counseling Certificate

• Psychiatry Certificate

• Functional Nutrition Certificate

• Health & Wellness Coaching Certificate

• Healthcare Professions Education Certificate

• Healthcare Leadership & Administration Certificate

• Emergency & Primary Care in Athletic Training Practice Certificate

• Assistive Technology Practice Occupational Therapy Certificate

• Leadership in Practice Occupational Therapy Certificate

• Pediatric Practice Occupational Therapy Certificate

• School-Based Practice for Occupational Therapy Certificate

Fellowships & Residencies

• Academic Faculty Residency

• Neonatology Fellowship

UNIVERSITY LEADERSHIP

Wasatch Educational, Inc.

Board of Directors

Michael Skurja, Jr. DPT, ESC (Emeritus)

Richard P. Nielsen PT, DHSc, ESC

Rogan L. Taylor PT, DPT

Board of Trustees

Board Chair

Michael Skurja, Jr. DPT, ESC (Emeritus)

Vice Chair

Rogan L. Taylor PT, DPT

Treasurer

Paul V. Burgon

MBA

Secretary Susan Lucht

OTD, OTR/L

Sandra L. Pennington PhD, RN

Matthew D. Wride JD, LLM

James W. Downs, Jr. PT, DSc, ECS

Paul V. Burgon MBA

Jessica Egbert PhD, FFSBM

Leah I. Fullman ScD CCC-SLP

Sunnie Giles PhD, MBA

Mary Jane Harris PT, MS, DSc (Hon)

Michael Held MBA

Lily S. Hsu EdD

D. Brent Israelsen JD

Gregory D. Myer PhD, FACSM, CSCS*D

Richard P. Nielsen

PT, DHSc, ECS

R. Mimi Secor DNP, FNP-BC, FAANP, FAAN

David K. Williams

Cameron K. Martin PhD (Ex-Officio)

Dr. Cameron K. Martin

President, Chief Executive Officer

Dr. Malissa Martin

Executive Vice President of Academic Affairs & Provost

Mr. Jeffrey Bate

Executive Vice President of Finance & Operations, Chief Financial Officer

Mr. Stephen Whyte

Executive Vice President of Communications & External Relations

Cabinet Deans

College of Health Sciences

Paul Stoneman (Interim)

DPT, PhD

Program Directors

College of Health Sciences

Doctor of Philosophy in Health Sciences

Jennifer Austin

PhD, LAT, ATC, GTS

Master of Science in Health Science

Kim Isaac

PhD, LAT, ATC

Master of Physician Assistant Studies

Tyler Sommer

MPAS, PA-C

Ms. Daisy Rosado-Cantrell

Chief of Staff

Mr. Dan Harmuth

Vice President of Technology & Innovation, Chief Information Officer

Dr. Serge Herzog

Vice President of Institutional Effectiveness

Mr. Richard Peterson

Vice President of Academic Administration

Ms. Lori Sisk

Vice President of Student Affairs

Mr. Nick Starr

Vice President of Human Resources

Ms. Maria Sager

Assistant Vice President of Financial Aid

Dr. Thomas Cappaert

Interim Associate Vice Provost

Ms. Tanya Snelson

Senior Executive Assistant, Office of the President & Board of Trustees

College of Rehabilitation Sciences

Jeff Lau

PT, DPT, PhD, CMPT

College of Optometry

Adam Hickenbotham

OD, MPH, PhD

Doctor of Medical Science

Bartley Rust

DHSc, PA-C

Master of Science in Counseling

Verl T. Pope

EdD, LCMHC, LPC, CCMHC, ACS

Master of Science in Nursing, Emergency Nurse Practitioner

Kristina Davis

DNP, FNP-C, AGACNP-BC, ENP-C

Master of Science in Nursing, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Allyce Jones

DNP, MSN, PMHNP-BC, APRN, CNE, NCMP, PMH-C

Doctor of Nursing Practice, Doctor of Nursing Practice/ Family Nurse Practitioner, and Master of Science in Nursing/ Family Nurse Practitioner

Janet Noles

PhD, APRN, FNP-BC, FAANP

College of Rehabilitation Sciences

Doctor of Occupational Therapy

Bryan Gee

PhD, OTR/L, BCP, CLA, FAOTA

Post-Professional Doctor of Occupational Therapy

Matt P. Malcolm

PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA

Master of Occupational Therapy

Kimberly Lloyd

OTD, MOTR/L

College of Optometry

Associate Dean of Academic Affairs

Donnie Akers

OD

Inauguration Committee

Mr. Stephen Whyte (Co-Chair)

Mr. Steve Rich (Co-Chair)

Ms. Daisy Rosado-Cantrell

Mr. Tyler Anderson

Transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy - Pediatric Science

Jane Sweeney

PT, MS, PhD, FAPTA

Doctor of Physical Therapy

Steven G. Wilkinson PT, PhD

Doctor of Speech-Language Pathology

Sandra Shigetomi-Toyama

ClinScD, CCC-SLP

Master of Science in Medical-Speech Language Pathology

Linda J. Spencer

PhD, CCC-SLP

Assistant Dean of Clinical Affairs Court Wilkins

OD, MHS, FAAO

Ms. Rachel Richards

Ms. Mckinsey Kaanapu

Mr. Tanner Grenko

Mr. Greg Cole

Mr. Jason Richey

Ms. Tanya Snelson

Ms. Mary Ah Mu

Ms. Sarah Kelson

HISTORY OF ACADEMIC INAUGURATIONS

The inauguration is a ceremonial induction into office. For a new president, this is a planned event to celebrate officially taking office and serves as a rite of passage that formally acknowledges a change in leadership within the university. During the installation ceremony, the new president is “vested” with the official powers of office.

University presidential inaugurations in the United States can be traced back to the 17th century when the nation’s nine colonial colleges first established this practice. A hallmark of higher education is the academic traditions and the pomp and circumstance of those events, including the inauguration of a new president. The regalia worn by university administration, faculty, and other program participants, such as the cap, gown, and hood, are patterned after the attire of monks and students in the Middle Ages. Other ceremonial traditions of inauguration include the president’s medallion and chain, the president’s regalia, the university mace, and the university seal, all physical symbols of the institution.

The presidential medallion and chain is bestowed upon each President of the University during the official inauguration ceremony. The University President wears the medallion at all Commencement ceremonies and official occasions that require wearing academic regalia. The medallion and chain is passed down to each new President of the University.

The Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions Presidential Medallion and Chain is cast in bronze. It consists of a chain with

a medallion engraved with the University Seal and smaller medallions engraved with each president’s name and tenure.

The tradition of the mace derives from medieval England when the mace bearer held the mace for dignitaries at the beginning of ceremonial functions. Typically, the mace is a highly ornamented staff of metal or wood. The mace is a symbol of the University’s governing authority and is present only when the President and Board of Trustees are in attendance. It signifies the proceedings have official sanction. The person carrying the University mace leads the academic procession at Commencement and other ceremonial functions.

The Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions (RMU) Mace has a wood base with the handle representing the solid and firm foundation on which RMU is built. Separating the handle from the top of the mace is a brass disc engraved with RMU’s foundational purpose of Advancing Knowledge, Advancing Healthcare. The head of the mace represents the founding of the University and is comprised of four three-inch brass medallions-one engraved with the University Seal, and the other three engraved with a likeness of each original Founder of the University—Dr. Richard P. Nielsen, Dr. Michael Skurja, Jr., and Dr. Larry T. Hall. The top of the mace recognizes academics with a representation of the eternal flame, which honors the commitment to learning and expansion of knowledge.

The Eternal Flame

The top of the mace recognizes academics with a representation of the eternal flame, which honors the commitment to learning and expansion of knowledge.

Brass Disc Engraving

Separating the handle from the head of the mace is a brass disc engraved with RMU’s foundational purpose of Advancing Knowledge, Advancing Healthcare.

Four Gold Medallions

The head of the mace represents the founding of the University and is comprised of four threeinch brass medallions-one engraved with the University Seal, and the other three engraved with one of the original Founders of the University—Dr. Richard P. Nielsen, Dr. Michael Skurja, Jr., and Dr. Larry T. Hall.

Composition of the Staff

The staff has a wood base with the handle representing the solid and firm foundation on which RMU is built.

“LET US LOVE & LIFT TOGETHER.”

PRESIDENT CAMERON K. MARTIN