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Faculty receive College Excellence Awards for 2007
The College of Health Professions announces the 2007 Faculty Excellence Awards and the winners include Dr. Jim Summers for teaching excellence, Dr. Ram Shanmugam for research excellence, and Dr. Oren Renick for service excellence. The awards will be presented at the College faculty meeting on August 26, 2008.
7/15/2008
Jim Summers, PhD, receives fellowship in the American College of Healthcare Executives
Jim Summers, PhD, receives fellowship in the American College of Healthcare Executives in 2008. The American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) is an international professional society of more than 30,000 healthcare executives who lead hospitals, healthcare systems and other healthcare organizations. For more information about ACHE, visit their website at www.ache.org.
7/15/2008
Nowicki receives ACHE Service Award
Dr. Michael Nowicki received the ACHE Service Award in 2008. Through his volunteer efforts, Nowicki has played a critical role over the last 30 years in strengthening the American College of Healthcare Executives as a profession.
7/08/08
Mooney receives Presidential Award for Excellence in Service from President Trauth
Robert Mooney, Associate Professor of Health Administration, will receive the Presidential Award for Excellence in Service from President Trauth at the University Convocation and General Faculty Meeting on August 26. Mr. Mooney will be the third faculty member in the School of Health Administration to receive a Presidential Award for Excellence: Dr. Nowicki received a Presidential Award for Excellence in Teaching in 1991 and Dr. Burke received a Presidential Award for Excellence in Teaching in 1999.
6/23/2008
6/23/2008
School of Health Administration benefactor Jessie Brown dies suddenly on May 13, 2008
It is with great sadness that the School of Health Administration learned of Jessie Brown's sudden death on May 13, 2008. Jessie Brown had recently endowed the Jack H. U. and Jessie Brown Distinguished Lecture in Healthcare Ethics. The first lecture was in October, 2007.
5/26/2008
Sorensen interviewed by JOURNAL OF HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT
Dr. Wayne Sorensen, Associate Professor of Health Administration and past-Chair of the Department of Health Administration, was interviewed by the JOURNAL OF HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT, May/June 2008. Dr. Sorensen is the recipient of the ACHE Gold Medal Award in 2008.
5/23/2008
5/23/2008
ACHE waives $200 Board of Governors Exam Fee
ACHE members who submit their FACHE application and $250 application fee by June 30, 2008, and, provided the application is approved, ACHE will waive the $200 Board of Governors Exam fee. For questions, contact Michelle Jorgensen at ACHE at 312-424-2800.
5/1/2008
Morrison publishes new book Health Care Ethics: Critical Issues for the 21st Century
Dr. Eileen Morrison, Professor, was chosen as the author of Health Care Ethics: Critical Issues for the 21st Century. This is the second edition of this book but Dr. Morrison's first time as author. The book description, found on the back cover, reads as follows:
Building upon the wisdom and forward thinking of authors John Monagle and David Thomasa, this thorough revision of Health Care Ethics: Critical Issues for the 21st Century brings the reader up-to-date on the most important issues in biomedical ethics today.
Organized around four central themes in healthcare ethics (theoritical foundations, and issues for individuals, organizations, and society), the Second Edition brings together the insights of leading experts in the fields of bioethics, long term care, health administration, and more. Designed for upper-level programs, this text will challenge the reader to think beyond the existing system of medicine and inspire further exploration and thought.
4/16/2008
Washburn receives the Jack Martin Scholarship in Political Communication
Rebecca Washburn, first year MHA student, is the recipient of the Jack Martin Scholarship in Political Communication from the Department of Political Science at Texas State University-San Marcos.
4/15/2008
Ramirez will be the Student Speaker at the College of Health Professions Commencement
Phillip Ramirez, MHA student & HLC President, has been named as the student speaker at the graduation for the College of Health Professions and the College of Education. The ceremony will begin at 10:00am on Saturday, May 10th.
4/15/2008
Fields presents at Healthcare Workforce Development Summit
Dr. Tina Fields will present a worksop titled "Show me the money: Funding strategies and capacity-building for healthcare job placement programs" at the 2008 National Healthcare Workforce Development Summit in Arlington, VA.
4/2/2008
Sorensen receives ACHE Gold Medal at 2008 Congress
General David Rubenstein, FACHE, ACHE Chairman presented the ACHE Gold Medal to Dr. Wayne Sorensen and his wife Genie (pictured at right) at the recent ACHE Congress on Healthcare Leadership in Chicago, IL.
3/31/2008
Ramirez named Outstanding Graduate Student for the College of Health Professions
The School of Health Administration is proud announce that Mr. Philip Ramirez has been chosen as the College of Health Professions Outstanding Graduate Student. Philip will be recognized at the Annual College of Health Professions Awards Day on April 25th.
Philip is president of the Healthcare Leadership Coalition at Texas State and is currently completing his administrative internship at Seton with Gerald Hill. Philip recently won one of two national awards from the Diversity in Health Management Institute for his outstanding leadership.
Philip has worked with low-income and Spanish-speaking children as a speech-language assistant, as well as the University's ENLACE program to help prepare Hispanic and first-generation undergraduate students for admission to graduate school. He has also participated in the Special Olympics, the Southwest Key "Fore the Kids Golf Classic" and several walks/runs for charitable causes. Philip is a student affiliate of both the American College of Healthcare Executives and the Healthcare Financial Management Association, as well as Upsilon Phi Delta National Honor Society (the honor society for healthcare management). When describing himself, Philip says he is "Professionally and personally, I am passionate about advocacy and protection of equal patient rights, especially for low-income, minority, and immigrant populations in Texas". When Philip completes is administrative internship at Seton, he will pursue additional education in health law.
3/31/2008
Nowicki presents at State Healthcare Financial Management Association meeting in Austin
Dr. Michael Nowicki will presented "Healthcare Financial for Non-Financial Managers" at the upcoming state meeting of the Healthcare Financial Management Association in Austin, Texas on March 30th.
3/31/2008
Nowicki to present at ACHE Congress for 10th year!
Dr. Nowicki will present his paper INTRODUCTION TO HEALTHCARE FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT at the ACHE Congress on Healthcare Management in Chicago on March 10. Dr. Nowicki has presented papers at ACHE Congress for the last 10 years making him one of the most continuous speakers at this national event.
3/5/2008
3/5/2008
Dolezal accepts Project Director-eHealth, at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Carl Dolezal, MHA '99, has accepted the position of Project Director-eHealth at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center in Pittsbrugh, Pennsylvania.
3/5/2008
Obdyke to serve on SHRM expert panel
Lou Obdyke, Lecturer, has been asked to serve on the expert panel for HR personal ethics by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM).
2/27/2008
Ramirez receives Leaders in Health Care Scholarship
Philip Ramirez, MHA student, received a $5,000 scholarship from the Diversity in Healthcare Management Institute. Philip was one of two awarded nationally announced in February, 2008.
2/27/2008
Pearson, BSHP '93, named to 2008 Rural Health Fellows Program
The National Rural Health Association (NRHA) announced the final selections for the 2008 Rural Health Fellows Program in December. After the completion of a competitive review process, twelve fellows were selected to participate in this year-long, intensive program aimed at developing leaders who can articulate a clear and compelling vision for rural America.
"We are very pleased to announce this new class of fellows as this program enters its second year. Once again, this class represents various levels of rural healthcare expertise. With the successes achieved by the 2007 class, we look forward to continuing the tradition of building rural healthcare leaders through this valuable program," said Alan Morgan, NRHA CEO.
The NRHA is a national nonprofit organization, with more than 18,000 members that provides leadership on rural health issues. The Association's mission is to improve the health and wellbeing of rural Americans and to provide leadership on rural health issues through advocacy, communications, education, and research. The NRHA membership is made up of a diverse collection of individuals and organizations, all of whom share the common bond of an interest in rural health.
2/26/2008
"We are very pleased to announce this new class of fellows as this program enters its second year. Once again, this class represents various levels of rural healthcare expertise. With the successes achieved by the 2007 class, we look forward to continuing the tradition of building rural healthcare leaders through this valuable program," said Alan Morgan, NRHA CEO.
The NRHA is a national nonprofit organization, with more than 18,000 members that provides leadership on rural health issues. The Association's mission is to improve the health and wellbeing of rural Americans and to provide leadership on rural health issues through advocacy, communications, education, and research. The NRHA membership is made up of a diverse collection of individuals and organizations, all of whom share the common bond of an interest in rural health.
Rathbun, BHA '07, promoted to Patient Access Supervisor
Megan Rathbun was empolyed by Seton Medical Center shortly after completing her Bachelor of Healthcare Administration at Texas State University. Now, after five months of employment, she has been promoted to Patient Access Supervisor for Day Surgery, Labor and Delivery and Birth Certificates.
2/25/2008
Nowicki and Summers publish in Feburary hfm on garbled communication
Drs. Nowicki and Summers provide their perspective on the potential for garbled communication when adopting a participative management style in their February hfm management and leadership column.
Cook, BHSP ’96, MHA ’03, is named Director of Administrative Support
Mr. Bill Cook has accepted the position of Director of Administrative Support and Operations for Dell Children's Medical Center.
Burke and Greene published in Journal of Health and Human Services
Dr. George Burke and Dr. Lloyd Greene had their article "Beyond Self-Actualization" published in the Journal of Health and Human Services.
Burke and Shanmugam collaborate on article in Model Assisted Statistics and Applications
Drs. George Burke and Ram Shanmugam jointly published "Mining air pollution data to learn stroke incidence." Their article was in the international journal Model Assisted Statistics and Applications.
Morrison, Burke and Greene collaborate on article in Journal of Health and Human Services Administration
Drs. Eileen Morrison, George Burke and Lloyd Greene worked together on the article "Meaning in Motivation: Does Your Organization Need an Inner Life?" that was published in the Summer 2007 issue of the Journal of Health and Human Services Administration.
Strelitz publishes in Radiology Management on cultural competence
Philippa Strelitz, PhD, Assistant Professor of Health Administration, and Kerry Watson were notified by Radiology Management that their article "Critical Perspectives on Cultural Competence as a Strategic Opportunity for Achieving High Performance in Healthcare Organizations" will be published in the March/April issue.
Sorensen receives ACHE Gold Medal Award
Dr. Wayne Sorensen, PhD, FACHE, has been named the recipient of one of two American College of Healthcare Executives 2008 Gold Medal Awards. Sorensen will receive the award on Monday, March 10, 2008, at the Arthur C. Bachmeyer Memorial Address and Luncheon during ACHE’s 51st Congress on Healthcare Leadership in Chicago.
The Gold Medal Award is ACHE’s highest honor bestowed on outstanding leaders who, through a career of service, have made significant contributions to the healthcare field. The purpose of this award is to identify Fellows of the American College of Healthcare Executives who best exemplify leadership at the organizational, local, state/provincial and national levels. The Gold Medal Award recognizes individuals who go beyond the confines of their own organization to continually contribute to the improvement of healthcare services and community health.
The Gold Medal Award is ACHE’s highest honor bestowed on outstanding leaders who, through a career of service, have made significant contributions to the healthcare field. The purpose of this award is to identify Fellows of the American College of Healthcare Executives who best exemplify leadership at the organizational, local, state/provincial and national levels. The Gold Medal Award recognizes individuals who go beyond the confines of their own organization to continually contribute to the improvement of healthcare services and community health.
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Nowicki to present at HFMA Cluster in Denver
Dr. Michael Nowicki, FACHE, FHFMA, presented "Fundamentals of Healthcare Financial Managment" for the Healthcare Financial Management Association" in Denver on January 24 and 25.
2008 SOHA Alumni Dinner will be at Mike Ditka's in Chicago
The School of Health Administration (SOHA) Alumni Dinner will be at Mike Ditka's (100 E. Chestnut) in Chicago on Tuesday, March 11th, at 7:00pm. You must prepay for this event this year. Please send $50 (includes dinner and drinks) to Dr. Nowicki by Friday, March 7th.
Cook, MSHP '97, named a 'Rising Star' by San Antonio Business Journal
The San Antonio Business Journal picked Jeff Cook, MSHP '97, as one of the "40 Under 40: San Antonio's Rising Stars." Mr. Cook currently serves as the regional CEO of United Healthcare. The honorees will be recognized at the 13th Annual 40 Under 40 Rising Stars Awards Luncheon on January 24th at the Oak Hills Country Club.
SOHA announces new faculty
The School of Health Administration (SOHA) is pleased to introduce two new faculty who will begin their teaching assignments this Spring--Dr. Tina Fields and Ms. Amanda Scarbrough.
Dr. Tina Fields received her BA in education form Texas A&M; her MS in health education from Texas A& M; her MPH in health administration from the University of Texas School of Public Health; and her PhD in community health from Texas A&M. Dr. Fields taught for Texas Tech University from 1984-1994; wrote grants for the Brownsville Community Health Center from 1994-1996; was the County Public Health Administrator for Cameron County from 1996-1998; was an Associate Professor of Health Administration at Texas State from 1998-2000; was Executive Director of the Western Colorado Area Health Education Center (AHEC) from 2000-2001; and has been the Assistant Director/Interim Director of the Center for South Texas Programs and Assistant Professor of Family and Community Medicine at the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio since 2001. While at Texas State, Dr. Fields received the College of Health Professions Teaching Excellence Award in 2000.
Amanda Scarbrough received her BA in sociology from DePauw University and her MA in health services administration from The George Washington University. Ms. Scarbrough has been a lecturer/residency coordinator in the Department of Health Administration at the University of Houston--Clear Lake since 2000. Prior to 2000, Ms. Scarbrough completed her administrative residency at USA Managed Care Organization in Austin and was a Graduate Assistant in the Department of Health Services Management and Policy at The George Washington University in Washington, D.C.
Texas State's School of Health Administration is proud to have both Dr. Fields and Ms. Scarbrough joining our faculty.
Dr. Tina Fields received her BA in education form Texas A&M; her MS in health education from Texas A& M; her MPH in health administration from the University of Texas School of Public Health; and her PhD in community health from Texas A&M. Dr. Fields taught for Texas Tech University from 1984-1994; wrote grants for the Brownsville Community Health Center from 1994-1996; was the County Public Health Administrator for Cameron County from 1996-1998; was an Associate Professor of Health Administration at Texas State from 1998-2000; was Executive Director of the Western Colorado Area Health Education Center (AHEC) from 2000-2001; and has been the Assistant Director/Interim Director of the Center for South Texas Programs and Assistant Professor of Family and Community Medicine at the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio since 2001. While at Texas State, Dr. Fields received the College of Health Professions Teaching Excellence Award in 2000.
Amanda Scarbrough received her BA in sociology from DePauw University and her MA in health services administration from The George Washington University. Ms. Scarbrough has been a lecturer/residency coordinator in the Department of Health Administration at the University of Houston--Clear Lake since 2000. Prior to 2000, Ms. Scarbrough completed her administrative residency at USA Managed Care Organization in Austin and was a Graduate Assistant in the Department of Health Services Management and Policy at The George Washington University in Washington, D.C.
Texas State's School of Health Administration is proud to have both Dr. Fields and Ms. Scarbrough joining our faculty.
Stanford, MHA Candidate, is appointed as Vice President at King's Daughters Hospital
Brian Stanford, who is a current MHA student, was named as the Vice President at King's Daughters Hospital located in Temple, Texas. Below is the press release from King's Daughters Hospital:
"For release Sunday October 14, 2007 (Temple, TX) - Tucker Bonner, CEO and President of King’s Daughters Hospital, recently announced the appointment of Brian Stanford to the position of Vice-President. In this role, Stanford will have responsibility for Health Information Service, Information Technology, Materials Management, Plant Operations and Social Services. He has been employed at King’s Daughters since 2002 where he has served as Director of Health Information Services and most recently as Director of Health Information and Technology. Prior to coming to King’s Daughters, he worked at McKenna Memorial Hospital in New Braunfels and Richards Memorial Hospital in Rockdale.
Stanford is currently pursuing a Master of Science degree in Healthcare Administration from Texas State University in San Marcos and holds a Bachelor of Science in Health Information Management. He is a Leadership Temple 2004-05 graduate. He and his wife, Rhandi, live in Temple with their two children – Allyson and William."
"For release Sunday October 14, 2007 (Temple, TX) - Tucker Bonner, CEO and President of King’s Daughters Hospital, recently announced the appointment of Brian Stanford to the position of Vice-President. In this role, Stanford will have responsibility for Health Information Service, Information Technology, Materials Management, Plant Operations and Social Services. He has been employed at King’s Daughters since 2002 where he has served as Director of Health Information Services and most recently as Director of Health Information and Technology. Prior to coming to King’s Daughters, he worked at McKenna Memorial Hospital in New Braunfels and Richards Memorial Hospital in Rockdale.
Stanford is currently pursuing a Master of Science degree in Healthcare Administration from Texas State University in San Marcos and holds a Bachelor of Science in Health Information Management. He is a Leadership Temple 2004-05 graduate. He and his wife, Rhandi, live in Temple with their two children – Allyson and William."
Lieneck, MHA '06, accepted as new administrator of Spine Diagnostic & Treatment Center
Cristian Lieneck, MHA '06, FAMH, CHE, CMPE, has accepted a new position as administrator of the Spine Diagnostic & Treatment Center in Austin, Texas. Cristian was previously the Manager of the business office for the Austin Radiological Association.
Helmke chosen as new Division Administrator at M.D. Anderson
Joel W. Helmke, MSHP '96, has accepted the Division Administrator, Cancer Prevention and Population Sciences position at M.D. Anderson effective January 1, 2008.
Mr. Helmke was most recently employed as the Department Administrator for Gastrointestinal Medical Oncology. Prior to this, Joel has worked as ad-interim Program Director, and Clinical Business Manager at M. D. Anderson; at the University of Texas Medical Branch, and The Methodist Hospital.
Mr. Helmke was most recently employed as the Department Administrator for Gastrointestinal Medical Oncology. Prior to this, Joel has worked as ad-interim Program Director, and Clinical Business Manager at M. D. Anderson; at the University of Texas Medical Branch, and The Methodist Hospital.
Barnes selected as new CEO of Sweeny Community Hospital
William H. Barnes, MSHP '88, has been selected as the new CEO of Sweeny Community Hospital in Sweeny, Texas. Mr. Barnes was previously CEO of Crane Memorial Hospital in Crane, Texas for two and a half years.
Kidder and Ramirez receive STC-ACHE Scholarships
Mary Svetlik, President of the South Texas Chapter of the American College of Healthcare Executives, announced on November 9 that two Texas State HA graduate students, Gennell Kidder and Philip Ramirez, have received scholarships from the Chapter. The scholarships will be presented at the joint meeting of the South Texas Chapters of the American College of Healthcare Executives and the Healthcare Financial Management Association to be held January 25, 2008, at the Club at Sonterra in San Antonio.
School of Health Administration inducts 21 to Upsilon Phi Delta
The School of Health Administration inducted 21 to Upsilon Phi Delta during the School's Recognition Dinner on October 26. Upsilon Phi Delta is the national honor society for health services management and to be eligible undergraduate students must have a 3.25 GPA in their first 21 hours of HA coursework and graduate students must have a 3.50 GPA in their first 18 hours of HA coursework. Students inducted on the 26th included the following:
| MHA | BHA |
| Sherrice Adelson | Kahlee Cole |
| Jennifer Birkholz-Stuart | Gina Renae Flowers |
| Audrey Joseph Carter | Kristina Deann Lewis |
| David James Cavallario | Casey L. Kent |
| Tyson S. DeSutter | Chantelle Lunn |
| Marc Allan Downs | Faith Morris |
| Jana Marie Lee | Joyce B. Owoyele |
| Philip D. Ramirez | Hilary Rabuse |
| James Harwell Tannehill | Blessy Samuel |
| Adam Voskamp Stuart | Devonet R. Silchenstedt |
| Kaelyn M. Stolhand |
Graber delivers first Brown Distinguished Lecture
Glenn Graber, PhD, delivered the first Dr. Jack H.U. and Jessie Brown Distinguished Lecture in Healthcare Ethics during the HA Conference on October 26. Dr. Graber is Professor of Philosophy at University of Tennessee at Knoxville and the lecture was attended by over 200 students, faculty, and alumni including Jessie Brown.
David Pearson & Robert Pascasio Named 2007 Herkimer Award Winners
Robert A. Pascasio, MSHP '94, FACHE, and David R. Pearson, BSHP '93, FACHE, received Herkimer Awards for Outstanding HA Alumni at the HA Awards Dinner on Friday, October 26. Bob is Administrator/CEO of Bayside Community Hospital and Clinic which was one of the only two Upper Texas Gulf Coast hospitals to remain open during Hurricane Rita. Bob received the THA 2005 Pioneer Award for Outstanding Rural Healthcare Administration. David is President/CEO of the Texas Organization of Rural & Community Hospitals, founded in 1990, which is the leading advocate for rural and community hospitals in Texas.
 | Robert Pascasio, MSHP '94, FACHE Administrator/CEO Bayside Community Hospital and Clinic | |
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| David Pearson, BHSP '93, FACHE President/CEO Texas Organization of Rural and Community Hospitals |  |
Ramirez wins Foster G. McGaw Student Scholarship from ACHE
Ache recently presented its Foster G. McGaw student scholarships to 20 outstanding ACHE Student Associates preparing for careers in healthcare management. One of those recipients was our very own Philip D. Ramirez, current MHA student and president of our student organization, Health Leadership Coalition (HLC). The late Foster G. McGaw, founder of the American Hospital Supply Corporation, contributed the funds for this award, which is given annually to outstanding students enrolled in graduate programs in health services administration.
THA initiates dialog with CAHME-accredited programs in Texas
Texas Hospital Association (THA), in conjunction with the Commission on Accreditation of Heath Management Education (CAHME), has initiated a dialog with CAHME-accredited masters programs in Texas. The first meeting occurred during the Texas Hospital Association meeting in Austin on October 17, 2007. THA and THA members voiced concerns regarding the following:
- the importance of advocacy skills in the curriculum;
- the importance of communication skills, both informal and formal;
- the importance of other interpersonal skills;
- the importance of field experiences;
- the importance of setting appropriate expectations for graduate students in regards to career progression.
ACHE Chair offers suggestions for success
ACHE Chair Alyson Pitman Giles offered the following suggestions for success during the Texas Hospital Association Leadership Conference in Austin on October 16:- Maintain your humility.
- Demonstrate your gratitude.
- Practice ethical treatment of others.
- Keep your sense of humor.
- Maintain a positive attitude.
- Love what you do.
- When somebody leaves, offer to do their job...,for free.
- Communicate simply, and often.
- Realize change is good, and unavoidable.
- Remember that there is ALWAYS another side to the story.
Morrison serves on Board for American Association of Integrative Medicine
Dr. Eileen Morrison was in Kansas City, Missouri on Friday, October 5th to serve on the Board of Directors for the American Association of Integrative Medicine (AAIM).
Strelitz to give workshop at Rush University Medical Center
Dr. Philippa Strelitz will give a workshop at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois to the College of Nursing on Thursday, October 11th. The topic will be workplace diversity.Nowicki to give presentation to HFMA
Dr. Nowicki traveled to Nashville, Tennessee to present "Fundamentals of Healthcare Financial Management" to the Nealthcare Financial Management Association Monday, October 8th.Strelitz to present at Mayo Clinic
Dr. Philippa Strelitz has been invited to give a lecture on cultural competence at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota on Tuesday, September 18th.Tenet's Central Region names Edmundo Castaneda, MHA '98, as CEO of Sierra Medical Center in El Paso
Castaneda, 36, was most recently the CEO of Lea Regional Medical Center, a 250-bed community hospital in Hobbs, N.M. previously operated by Triad. Prior to that, he was the COO of MountainView Regional Medical Center, another former Triad hospital facility located in Las Cruces, N.M. Castaneda earned his bachelor's degree in business administration from Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas, and his master's in healthcare administration from Texas State University-San Marcos.Service-Learning Initiative joins national civic engagement coalition
Posted by Jayme BlaschkeUniversity News Service
August 30, 2007
The Service-Learning Initiative (SLI) at Texas State University-San Marcos has joined the Texas Campus Compact (TXCC), a move that will to increase the visibility of ongoing service learning and civic engagement activities at the university.
As part of Texas State’s affiliation with TXCC, Mykel Tomlinson of Austin will join the SLI as dedicated support staff through Volunteers In Service To America (VISTA).
“Joining the Texas Campus Compact will better enable us to work with other colleges that have an interest in service-learning and civic engagement,” said SLI Director and professor Oren Renick. “The VISTA volunteer is assigned to us for one year. I’ll have him staff the SLI leadership team and help us with surveys to better identify what’s going on here on campus. He’ll be involved with operational projects as well.”
The SLI is an outgrowth of the Service Learning Project at Texas State, which has been active for more than a decade on campus. The SLI will serve as a clearinghouse to track service learning and civic engagement programs, Renick said, and enable the university to build upon existing projects.
“The idea is to increase collaboration among all the diverse groups campus wide,” Renick said. “Service learning ties the campus and community together for the betterment of both. Data suggests civic involvement actually helps improve student retention.
“Here we have a unique opportunity to carry out, coordinate and document service learning at a large public university,” he said. “If we can pull together what we’re doing, that would be very unusual for an institute of this size. Other schools that have done this are typically small, private colleges.”
The signature programs of SLI’s civic engagement at Texas State include:
For more information, contact Renick at cr13@txstate.edu or (512) 245-2460.
As part of Texas State’s affiliation with TXCC, Mykel Tomlinson of Austin will join the SLI as dedicated support staff through Volunteers In Service To America (VISTA).
“Joining the Texas Campus Compact will better enable us to work with other colleges that have an interest in service-learning and civic engagement,” said SLI Director and professor Oren Renick. “The VISTA volunteer is assigned to us for one year. I’ll have him staff the SLI leadership team and help us with surveys to better identify what’s going on here on campus. He’ll be involved with operational projects as well.”
The SLI is an outgrowth of the Service Learning Project at Texas State, which has been active for more than a decade on campus. The SLI will serve as a clearinghouse to track service learning and civic engagement programs, Renick said, and enable the university to build upon existing projects.
“The idea is to increase collaboration among all the diverse groups campus wide,” Renick said. “Service learning ties the campus and community together for the betterment of both. Data suggests civic involvement actually helps improve student retention.
“Here we have a unique opportunity to carry out, coordinate and document service learning at a large public university,” he said. “If we can pull together what we’re doing, that would be very unusual for an institute of this size. Other schools that have done this are typically small, private colleges.”
The signature programs of SLI’s civic engagement at Texas State include:
- Mutual Adoption Pact, a service-mentoring program which pairs senior citizens with students to build meaningful relationships
- Safe At Home, a volunteer program aimed at reducing the risk of death or injury among seniors resulting from falls in the home
- Strong for Life, a fitness program in which students visit the homes of seniors or community organizations and engage them in exercise activities
For more information, contact Renick at cr13@txstate.edu or (512) 245-2460.
Professor Glenn Graber will give the first Dr. Jack H.U. and Jessie Brown Endowed Lecture in Healthcare Ethics at the HA Conference on October 26
Dr. Graber is a noted healthcare ethicist and is a Professor of Ethics at the University of Tennessee at Knoxville. His lecture "Individual Conscience, Institutional Mission, Professional Code: Which Allegiance is Primary" will be the Keynote Presentation at the 2007 HA Conference on October 26 from 2-5 in the Ballroom of the LBJ Student Center. A reception will follow at 5.
Nowicki to discuss the new School of Health Administration with students at the Healthcare Leadership Coalition meeting on Wednesday, September 5 in HPB 231 at 5
Dr. Michael Nowicki, the Director of the new School of Health Administration, will discuss the merger of the Departments of Health Administration and Health Services Research and answer questions about the new organization.
Nowicki to teach review course for ACHE Board of Governors Exam
Dr. Michael Nowicki will teach the financial management portion of the ACHE Board of Governors Exam review course in Chicago on September 17 and 18, 2007.Morrison named Interim Director of Undergraduate Studies
Dr. Eileen Morrison has accepted, and Dr. Welborn has approved, the position of Director of Undergraduate Studies in our School on an interim basis. Eileen brings to the position her expertise in undergraduate education including curriculum development and teaching effectiveness. She will be responsible for both the undergraduate HA and HP course offerings and improving the effectiveness of the undergraduate statistics course and researching our undergraduate enrollment management.
Brian Blaylock named Administrator of Children's Hospital
Brian Blaylock has recently been named as the new Administrator of the Children's Hospital at Scott & White in Temple, Texas.
Burke serves as panelist for ACHE
Dr. George Burke will be a featured panelist at the Friday, July 20th meeting of the South Texas Chapter - ACHE in San Antonio, Texas. His presentation will be on "Sustaining Financially Vibrant Healthcare Organizations".Morrison Presents to Family Physician Group
Dr. Eileen Morrison gave a presentation on Ethical Challenges for Medical Practice to the Family Physician Group in Ft. Worth, Texas on July 12th.Jessie Brown establishes the Dr. Jack H.U. & Jessie Brown Endowed Lecture in Healthcare Ethics
Jessie Brown has committed a $100,000 endowment to the College of Health Professions to ensure an annual lecture in healthcare ethics. The lecture will be the keynote address at the annual Healthcare Administration Conference and may begin as early as the Conference scheduled for October 26, 2007.Strelitz to attend Cultural Competence Leadership Fellowship meeting
The Cultural Competence Leadership Fellowship is a joint endeavor by the Health Research & Education Trust (HRET) and the American Hospital Association (AHA) to increase the cultural awareness of leaders in the health care industry. Dr. Strelitz was chosen as one of the participants for the 2006-2007 class and this will be the last meeting of this Fellowship prior to their graduation on July 21st. For more information regarding this program, please visit their website at http://www.hret.org/hret/about/cclf.html.
Todd Mackenzie Interviewed by Modern Healthcare
Todd Mackenzie, Senior Lecturer, was recently interviewed by Modern Healthcare magazine for an article in their June 18, 2007 issue. The article discusses the implementation of the so-called "75% Rule." Todd Mackenzie is the administrator for Deer Creek of Wimberley and is a crucial element in delivery of the Long Term Care Administration certificate at Texas State University.
Cristian Lieneck, MHA '06, Accepted into Doctoral Program
Cristian Lieneck, MHA '06, was recently accepted into the Doctoral Program in the College of Education here at Texas State University. This is a highly competitive program that only accepts 25 students each year. Cristian is looking forward to continuing his education as well as conducting research at the graduate level.
Nowicki Chosen as new School Director
Dr. Michael Nowicki has been chosen as the new Director of the School of Health Administration. The School, effective Spetember 1, 2007, selected Dr. Nowicki after concluding a nation wide search. Michael is looking forward to bringing his talents to bear as the Department completes its transformation into a School with the addition of the Department of Health Services Research and the addition of a PhD level health administration program. Please join us in extending our sincere congratulations.Stephanie Wood, BHA '07, Interviews with "The Today Show"
Most graduates are asked the questions, "What are your plans after college?" but not many get to respond on television. Stephanie Wood graduated from Texas State University-San Marcos this semester with a Bachelor's in Health Administration (BHA). She was chosen, along with four other 2007 female graduates, to be on a chapter of Marlo Thomas's series "Searching for the Modern Woman." During the interview, they discussed plans after graduation, morals, values, and other aspects that make up a woman. The segment aired on Wednesday, May 23rd during the 8:00am - 9:00am hour. In the words of Stephanie, "I loved my time in San Marcos at Texas State, and would not trade the experience and education for anything."
May 11th, Megan Michelle Hamid Day
In a touching ceremony that was both celebratory and mournful, May 11th was official declared "Megan Michelle Hamid Day." The ceremony began with a proclamation read by the Mayor of San Marcos, Honorable Susan Narvais, which officially named the day in Megan's honor. Following that was a transfer of Megan's Masters of Health Administration (MHA) to her parents, Michel and Fran Hamid, accompanied by Megan's sister, Dr. Stacy Hamid. The Hamid Family, Michel, Fran and Stacy, then signed into effect a scholarship endowment in Megan's memory (pictured left).
Megan Hamid Receives Posthumous MHA Degree
Megan Hamid was in the last semester of obtaining her Masters of Healthcare Administration (MHA) degree when she was tragically lost in an automobile accident the week of September 17th, 2006. Texas State University-San Marcos and the Department of Health Administration held a reception on Friday, May 11th to see her MHA degree posthumously awarded to her parents. The ceremony was attended by Dr. Denise Trauth, President of Texas State University, who presented Megan's degree to her parents. The ceremony was held prior to commencement in the Maroon & Gold room and was open to Megan's friends and colleagues to attend.
Safe @ Home Project Grabs the Front Page of University Star
The Safe @ Home program has completed its most extensive project to date and received recognition from the University Star for doing it. The article, titled "Firm Footing", is featured on the front page of the University Star today, Tuesday, April 17th. The article describes the work done on the current project as well as a brief explanation as to the founding of Safe @ Home. If you would like to view the article, it is available in PDF format below.
HA Alum Certified by ACHE
Mr. Robert Dickens, MHA, RN, CHE has been Board Certified as a Hospital Administrator by the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE). Robert graduated from the MHA program at Texas State University in Spring 2006. We congratulate him as he takes this important step in his career as a Healthcare Executive and wish him the best in all his future endeavors.
Claudia Ortiz & Shuan Bailey Named Barbara Jordan Scholars
The Department of Health Administration is proud to announce that two BHA students, Claudia Ortiz & Shuan Bailey, have been named as Barbara Jordan Scholars.
The Barbara Jordan Health Policy Scholars Program, sponsored by the Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation in partnership with Howard University, offers fifteen exceptional minority students paid summer congressional fellowships in Washington, D.C. The nine-week program, which runs from May 21st to July 28th, will see the selected participants placed in Congressional offices to witness the legislative process and how it deals with health related policy.
This is a major accomplishment for Claudia & Shuan as they were selected from 3,000 applicants, and to have two of our students selected is amazing. We offer them our deepest congratulations.
To learn more about the Barbara Jordan Health Policy Scholars Program, please visit their website at http://www.kff.org/about/jordanscholars.cfm.
The Barbara Jordan Health Policy Scholars Program, sponsored by the Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation in partnership with Howard University, offers fifteen exceptional minority students paid summer congressional fellowships in Washington, D.C. The nine-week program, which runs from May 21st to July 28th, will see the selected participants placed in Congressional offices to witness the legislative process and how it deals with health related policy.
This is a major accomplishment for Claudia & Shuan as they were selected from 3,000 applicants, and to have two of our students selected is amazing. We offer them our deepest congratulations.
To learn more about the Barbara Jordan Health Policy Scholars Program, please visit their website at http://www.kff.org/about/jordanscholars.cfm.
HA Inducts Students in Upsilon Phi Delta Honor Society
HA inducted its second class to Upsilon Phi Delta, the national honor society for healthcare management, at the 2006 Recognition Dinner held November 17th. Graduate students with a 3.50 GPA or higher and undergraduate students with a 3.25 GPA or higher were invited to be inducted. Below is the list of inductees from the ceremony.
| Danielle A. Bailey Janice Benzel Lynn E. Blair Sarah S. Brannon Ellen Broadway Cecilia A. Casebeer Stephanie Combs Elisabeth Duncan Leslie D. Eakin Hillary Snyder Francis Justin Gravesen | Sara Hardin Amy Lynn Heiner Veronica Herrera Daniella J. Huber Robert E. Lindner Travis Luallen Kara Ullrich Maierhofer Beth Matteson Melissa S. McDermid Melissa S. Meagher Sarah Kristine Mickey | Claudia M. Ortiz Stephen Potter Julie Beth Rutledge Robert Schwartz Laura M. Speer Laurie N. Tausch Alison C. Williams Ashley Williams Chelsey Michelle Winscott Sarah Frasier Zamora |