http://newscenter.iupui.edu/ News about IU School of Nursing from Newscenter en-us Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:09:20 -0500 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://newscenter.iupui.edu/4343/Burrage-Carpenter-and-Rawl-selected-as-Fellows-in-the-American-Academy-of-Nursing http://newscenter.iupui.edu/4343/Burrage-Carpenter-and-Rawl-selected-as-Fellows-in-the-American-Academy-of-Nursing Joe Burrage, PhD, Janet Carpenter, PhD, RN, and Susan Rawl, PhD, RN, members of the faculty of the IU School of Nursing (IUSON), were formally inducted on November 7, 2009 into the American Academy of Nursing along with 95 other new Fellows for 2009. Each of them was nominated for this honor by two current Academy Fellows and selected by the Academy’s fifteen-member Fellow Selection Committee for their outstanding achievements in the nursing profession. The induction took place during the Academy’s Annual 36th Annual Meeting and Conference, in Atlanta, GA. Joe Burrage, associate professor, whose work focuses on the development of culturally sensitive and linguistically-appropriate psychosocial interventions related to care seeking and access to health care of people at risk for and infected with HIV disease and other stigmatizing illnesses. His current research has evolved from his early work developing methods to evaluate psychosocial programs offered by community-based AIDS service organizations to continue and improve those programs. Nationally, he serves as both a member of the Board of Directors and a Distinguished Lecturer for the Association of Nurses in AIDS Care and locally he serves in the Board of Directors of the Damien Center in Indianapolis. Burrage received his BSN and MSN degrees from Northwestern State University of Louisiana, Natchitoches, and his PhD from Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA. Janet Carpenter, professor, whose research focuses on cancer symptom management, with an emphasis on hot flashes and other menopausal symptoms in breast cancer. She has been funded by the Oncology Nursing Society Foundation, National Institutes of Health, Department of Defense, and Walther Cancer Institute. She is currently funded as Principal Investigator by the Department of Defense and the National Cancer Institute and serves as Co-Investigator on grants from the National Cancer Institute and National Institute of General Medical Sciences. She earned her BSN from Oakland University and her MSN and PhD degrees from University of Kentucky. Susan Rawl, associate professor, is a member of the Cancer Control Program at the Indiana University Simon Cancer Center and a scientist with the Walther Cancer Institute. Her program of research is focused in the area of behavioral oncology, with a special emphasis on interventions to promote colorectal cancer screening and reduce cancer risk. Her studies, funded by the National Cancer Institute and the National Institute for Nursing Research, have tested computer-based, tailored health promotion interventions to motivate colorectal cancer screening. She also conducts intervention research to promote psychosocial and physical adjustment after a cancer diagnosis. She earned her BSN, MSN and PhD degrees from University of Illinois. “The prestigious invitation to become a Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing not only recognizes an individual’s accomplishments within the nursing profession, but at the same time provides an unique opportunity to work with other leaders in advancing significant healthcare issues. As a current Fellow in the Academy, I am so pleased that Joe, Janet and Sue were selected for their leadership and innovative thinking; they will be a great addition to this professional organization,” said Marion E. Broome, dean and distinguished professor at the IU School of Nursing. Other IUSON Fellows of the American Academy of Nursing (AAN) include: Drs. Joan K. Austin, Tamilyn Bakas, Janis Beckstrand, Diane M. Billings, Marion E. Broome, Victoria Champion, Sharon Farley, Joan Haase, Pamela Ironside, Pamela R. Jeffries, Brenda Lyon, Joanne B. Martin, Rose M. Mays, Angela Barron McBride, Anna McDaniel, Daniel J. Pesut, Phyllis N. Stern, and Lillian G. Stokes. # # # AAN was established in 1973 under the auspices of the American Nurses Association to provide visionary leadership to the nursing profession and to the public in shaping future health care policy and practice. Now comprised of approximately 1,500 nursing leaders in education, management, practice and research, the mission is to serve both the public and the nursing profession by advancing health policy and practice through knowledge generation, synthesis, and dissemination. For more information about the American Academy of Nursing, please visit their Web site www.aannet.org To learn more about the IU School of Nursing, visit http://nursing.iupui.edu/.   Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://newscenter.iupui.edu/4329/IU-School-of-Nursing-Has-Been-Redesignated-a-National-League-for-Nursing-NLN-Center-of-Excellence-in-Nursing-Education http://newscenter.iupui.edu/4329/IU-School-of-Nursing-Has-Been-Redesignated-a-National-League-for-Nursing-NLN-Center-of-Excellence-in-Nursing-Education Congratulations to the IU School of Nursing (IUSON). The school (campuses at Indianapolis, Bloomington and Columbus) has been re-designated a National League for Nursing (NLN) Center of Excellence (COE) effective September, 2009. IUSON was one of five schools of nursing to be so honored at the annual NLN annual education summit in Philadelphia, PA. (http://www.nln.org/newsreleases). According to the official NLN news release, each year since 2004 the NLN has invited nursing schools to apply based on their ability to demonstrate sustained excellence in faculty development, nursing education research, or student learning and professional development. Schools must also have a proven commitment to continuous quality improvement. IUSON received the designation in the category of “Creating Environments that Promote the Pedagogical Expertise of Faculty,” which is effective for three years (2009-2012). “The standard of excellence in nursing education that IUSON is known for has been carefully nurtured and supported over the course of many years by faculty, staff and administrators who have been committed to creating an environment that is learner-centered,” said Judith A. Halstead, DNS, RN, ANEF, Executive Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, and president-elect of the NLN Board of Directors, who took the lead on the application process. “To be re-designated as a Center of Excellence by the National League for Nursing for creating environments that promote the pedagogical expertise of faculty, provides a much deserved national recognition for the efforts of our faculty and staff, who continue to develop their reputation for pursuing teaching excellence and evaluating innovative teaching strategies. We have a highly productive faculty and staff who create learning environments that maximize student success and we are proud to be honored by this designation.” When Andrea Maners, RN, BSN-PhD student was asked what this designation means to her she said, “The faculty and staff at the IU School of Nursing have always impressed me with their dedication to improvement. They are invested in making the school the best it can be and giving students a positive learning experience. The re-designation as an NLN Center of Excellence is well deserved, and I am excited to be a part of this tradition. IUSON’s reputation of excellence impressed me during my undergraduate years and brought me back for my PhD.” “This designation is a tremendous and significant honor for our school, campus, and the university, as a whole. Dr. Halstead and her colleagues are to be commended for putting together an outstanding application that led to our school receiving this re-designation of excellence in nursing education,” said Marion E. Broome, PhD, RN, FAAN, dean and distinguished professor of the IU School of Nursing. “In addition, as one of the few large, public schools of nursing to receive such distinction, it is rewarding to know that our students, such as Andrea Maners, have found our school to have an environment conducive to learning. After all, that’s what we are all about—educating and preparing nurses for the 21st century.” # # # Dedicated to excellence in nursing education, the National League for Nursing is the preferred membership organization for nurse faculty and leaders in nursing education. NLN members include nurse educators, education agencies, health care agencies, and interested members of the public. The NLN offers faculty development programs, networking opportunities, testing and assessment, nursing research grants, and public policy initiatives to its 28,000 individual and 1,200 institutional members. To learn more about the IU School of Nursing, visit http://nursing.iupui.edu/.     Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://newscenter.iupui.edu/4320/IU-School-of-Nursing-Faculty-Receive-National-Recognition-from-the-National-League-for-Nursing http://newscenter.iupui.edu/4320/IU-School-of-Nursing-Faculty-Receive-National-Recognition-from-the-National-League-for-Nursing Four IU School of Nursing faculty members were recognized during the annual National League for Nursing Education Summit, September 23-26, 2009--a four-day gathering of nurse educators and administrators at the Marriott Downtown in Philadelphia, PA. Judith A. Halstead, DNS, RN, ANEF, executive associate dean for academic affairs and professor at the Indiana University School of Nursing (IUSON), was inducted into the office of President-Elect, Board of Governors. She will serve as president-elect of the NLN from 2009-2011 and take office as president for 2011-2013. Dr. Halstead has over twenty-eight years of experience in undergraduate and graduate nursing education, with a special focus on curriculum development and online education. She received her BSN and MSN from the University of Evansville, and her Doctorate in Nursing Science from Indiana University. Pamela M. Ironside, PhD, RN, FAAN, ANEF, associate professor and director of the center for research in nursing education at IUSON, was the recipient of the NLN Award for Excellence in Nursing Education Research. This award recognizes a nurse scholar who has made significant contributions to nursing education knowledge through nursing education research in a variety of settings. Dr. Ironside is nationally and internationally known for her research on innovative pedagogies in nursing education. She received her BA in Nursing from Luther College, Decorah, IA, her MSN from the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, and her PhD from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Deanna Reising, PhD, RN, ACNS-BC, ANEF and Sharon Sims, PhD, FAANP, ANEF are two of 21 fellows who were formally inducted into the NLN Academy of Nursing Education. The fellows, selected by the NLN Board of Governors, the oversight body for the Academy, have been chosen for their sustained and significant contributions to the field of nursing education. This third class of fellows represents 20 schools of nursing throughout the United States and joins the 65 individuals who have been previously selected for this competitive honor since the NLN established the academy in 2007. Its mission is to foster excellence in nursing education by recognizing and capitalizing on the wisdom of outstanding individuals who have made enduring and substantial contributions to the field. It important to note that Drs. Halstead and Ironside are also fellows in this esteemed academy. Dr. Reising is associate professor, department of adult health, on the Bloomington, Indiana campus of IUSON. Her areas of expertise are socialization of critical care nurses, and service-learning. She earned her BSN and PhD in Nursing Science at Indiana University, and her MS in Clinical Nurse Specialist/Adult Health at Purdue University. Dr. Sims, chair and professor, department of family health, is a certified pediatric nurse practitioner with an interest in behavioral pediatrics and pediatric home health care. She conducts research in the area of pediatric home health care and has published findings from this research in the Western Journal of Nursing Research and Image. Dr. Sims obtained her BS from Metropolitan State College of Denver, her MS from University of Colorado, and her PhD from University of Utah. “Innovative and cutting-edge programs are critical to nursing education, especially in light of the nursing faculty shortage. Drs. Halstead and Ironside are key leaders in curricula changes that are being incorporated into schools across our country. IUSON is well-known for its excellence in nursing education, research and best practices which are strongly supported by our faculty, staff and administrators in an environment conducive to learning. Also, I am so very pleased that Drs. Reising and Sims were selected to be Fellows of the Academy and know both will be great resources in the Academy,” said Marion E. Broome, PhD, RN, FAAN, dean and distinguished professor at IUSON. “In addition, we are all very proud of Dr. Halstead’s achievement of being elected president-elect of the NLN Board of Directors--a testament to her commitment to nursing education and Dr. Ironside’s receipt of this special NLN award that recognizes her accomplishments in nursing education research.” # # # Dedicated to excellence in nursing education, the National League for Nursing is the preferred membership organization for nurse faculty and leaders in nursing education. NLN members include nurse educators, education agencies, health care agencies, and interested members of the public. The NLN offers faculty development programs, networking opportunities, testing and assessment, nursing research grants, and public policy initiatives to its 28,000 individual and 1,200 institutional members. For more information on the IU School of Nursing, please visit http://nursing.iupui.edu.   Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://newscenter.iupui.edu/4302/Attacking-Emerging-Health-Risks-Through-Innovative-Health-Information-Technology http://newscenter.iupui.edu/4302/Attacking-Emerging-Health-Risks-Through-Innovative-Health-Information-Technology Researchers from Indiana University and the Regenstrief Institute, with its world-renowned medical informatics research group and regional health information exchange, have been awarded a $4.8 million grant by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to create the Indiana Center of Excellence in Public Health Informatics, one of only four such centers in the nation. The five-year award builds upon the unique capabilities of the Indiana Network for Patient Care to securely exchange health information when and where needed for purposes of health care treatment. INPC, developed by Regenstrief physician-researchers, currently allows medical providers across the state to securely obtain patients' medical histories, providing information critical to patient care. Nowhere else in the nation can this be done. The new center also brings together the expertise of the Polis Center, a national leader in community-based and public health research and applications using geographic information technologies; the Indiana State Health Department; the Marion County (Ind.) Health Department; the IU School of Medicine's Department of Public Health; the Department of Geography in the School of Liberal Arts at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis; IUPUI’s Center for Health Geographics, and a unique data visualization group at IU Bloomington. "We are very excited to draw upon the broad expertise of these diverse groups,” said Shaun Grannis, M.D., Regenstrief Institute investigator and IU School of Medicine assistant professor of family medicine. “With the addition of their input plus our extensive work in informatics and biosurveillance, we can leverage Regenstrief's strengths in truly novel ways to improve the health of our community and eventually the nation. And by building on existing proven technology already used for clinical health care, we minimize development costs and rapidly implement technology that delivers real-world value to public health." Dr. Grannis is director of the new center. The new multidisciplinary center is the first to take this comprehensive approach to expand and develop innovative public health information tools to improve patient care. Areas of initial work by the center include: (1) identifying infants who lack newborn screening by improving electronic exchange of newborn screening results; (2) improving exchange of immunization data between physicians and public health agencies to prevent both under- and over- immunization; and (3) expanding ability to identify cases and events of potential interest to public health officials and to ensure instant delivery of public health alerts to physicians and other health-care providers. Much of this work will utilize DOCS4DOCS®, a clinical messaging service developed by Regenstrief’s health-care information technology professionals and operated by the Indiana Health Information Exchange, one of the nation’s most respected health information exchange organizations. Currently DOCS4DOCS delivers more than five million messages with information, such as laboratory or other test results, critical to patient care. “The two-way communication model we have developed to send critical data such as lab test results to public health officials and to convey public health alerts to doctors in a fashion that is seamlessly integrated into their work flow will increasingly be the model for bi-directional public health data exchange,” said Dr. Grannis. The other Centers of Excellence in Public Health Informatics established by the CDC are located at the University of Utah, the University of Pittsburgh, and Harvard Pilgrim Health Care.   Tue, 06 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://newscenter.iupui.edu/images/60_sq_grannissphoto.jpg http://newscenter.iupui.edu/images/200_grannissphoto.jpg http://newscenter.iupui.edu/4281/CEO-of-the-National-League-for-Nursing-is-the-2009-DavisSams-Visiting-Professor-at-the-IU-School-of-Nursing http://newscenter.iupui.edu/4281/CEO-of-the-National-League-for-Nursing-is-the-2009-DavisSams-Visiting-Professor-at-the-IU-School-of-Nursing Beverly Malone, PhD, RN, FAAN, CEO of the National League for Nursing (NLN), is the 2009 Davis-Sams Visiting Professor at the Indiana University School of Nursing (IUSON). Malone will be here at the school October 5-6, 2009 to meet with a diverse group of faculty, students and staff. As the Davis-Sams Visiting Professor, she is the distinguished lecturer at the inaugural Davis-Sams lectureship and luncheon on Monday, October 5, 2009, hosted by the Indiana University School of Nursing (IUSON). The event will take place from 12:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Ballroom of the University Place Hotel & Conference Center on the IUPUI campus. Malone’s presentation is entitled “Cultivating Trust in Health Care Encounters: Cultural Competence and Power.” She will speak about how health care providers can cultivate trust with patients and colleagues from diverse backgrounds. In addition, Malone will make a presentation in the morning during the school’s annual Student Professional Development Day for over 950 undergraduate students from the core campuses of IUSON (Bloomington, Columbus, and Indianapolis). Malone began her nursing career with a first degree in nursing from the University of Cincinnati in 1970. She combined further study with clinical practice, a master’s in psychiatric nursing and she received her doctorate in clinical psychology in 1981. Her career has mixed policy, education, administration and clinical practice. Malone has worked as a surgical staff nurse, clinical nurse specialist, director of nursing, and assistant administrator of nursing. During the 1980s she was dean of the School of Nursing at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University. In 1996, she was elected for two terms as president of the American Nurses Association (ANA), representing 180,000 nurses in the USA. In 2000, she became deputy assistant secretary for health within the US Department of Health and Human Services. Malone was general secretary of the Royal College of Nursing (RCN), the United Kingdom’s largest professional union of nurses, from June 2001 – January 2007. Malone was also a member of the Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE). She represented the RCN at the pan-European nursing body, the European Federation of Nurses Associations (EFN), the Commonwealth Nurses Federation, and the International Council of Nurses with the RCN president. Malone was one of the founding members of the Indiana University School of Nursing Board of Advisors and received an honorary degree from Indiana University in 1999. In February 2007, Malone took up her appointment as chief executive officer of the National League for Nursing in New York. Dedicated to excellence in nursing, the NLN is the premier organization for nurse faculty and leaders in nursing education offering faculty development, networking opportunities, testing and assessment, nursing research grants, and public policy initiatives to its 29,000 individual and 1,200 institutional members. The Davis-Sams Distinguished Visiting Professorship is named in honor of Anne Mitchem-Davis, the first African-American graduate of the IU School of Nursing (1953), and Dr. Lauranne Sams, the first African-American faculty member hired (1958; deceased 11/28/07). Established in 1999 as part of the 85th anniversary celebration, the Davis-Sams Distinguished Visiting Professorship provides an opportunity for a distinguished leader in nursing to spend a week consulting with the larger community, and like activities. Davis and Sams were leaders within IUSON, so it is appropriate that this visiting professorship honors them as pathfinders, as it annually brings to campus someone who has been pioneering in her/his fashion. Juni Banerjee-Stevens, PhD, Director of Diversity and Enrichment at IUSON said, “I am so very pleased that Dr. Beverly Malone is this year’s Davis-Sams Visiting Professor. It is such an honor for us to have Dr. Malone as the first distinguished lecturer at the inaugural lectureship and luncheon, as well as the keynote speaker for the student professional development day. Dr. Malone was selected for both of these events based on her strong background in health disparities and national and international reputation. While visiting here, she will share with faculty, students, and staff some historical and contemporary perspectives related to health disparities.” Past Visiting Professors have included: Mary Elizabeth Carnegie, DPA, RN, FAAN (1st Davis-Sams Visiting Professor, 1st black president of the American Academy of Nursing; deceased 2/20/08), Loretta Sweet Jemmott, PhD, RN, FAAN, Sandra Millon Underwood, PhD, RN, FAAN, Courtney H. Lyder, ND, GNP, FAAN, Lynn Rew, EdD, RNC, AHN-BC, FAAN, Julia B. Anderson, PhD, Josepha Campinha-Bacote, PhD, MAR, APRN, BC, CNS, CTN, FAAN, and Antonia M. Villarruel, PhD, RN, FAAN. Individual tickets are $20.00 and table sponsorships are $500.00. If you are interested in attending, please contact Mary Pat Poskon at: at: mpposkon@iupui.edu; 317/274-4019 To learn more about the IU School of Nursing, visit http://nursing.iupui.edu/.   Thu, 24 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://newscenter.iupui.edu/images/60_sq_malone-bev-img_7839-(2) (2).jpg http://newscenter.iupui.edu/images/200_malone-bev-img_7839-(2) (2).jpg http://newscenter.iupui.edu/4152/IUPUC-Announces-Regions-First-Bachelor-of-Science-in-Nursing-Degree http://newscenter.iupui.edu/4152/IUPUC-Announces-Regions-First-Bachelor-of-Science-in-Nursing-Degree Columbus, IN - Indiana University-Purdue University Columbus (IUPUC) recently announced the addition of a four-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree program. The IUPUC program will be the first BSN program in southeast central Indiana (Region 9) which includes the following counties: Bartholomew, Dearborn, Decatur, Franklin, Jackson, Jefferson, Jennings, Ohio, Ripley and Switzerland. Previously, potential students had to travel to Indianapolis, Muncie or New Albany to find a traditional BSN program or stair-step their nursing education by obtaining an associate degree in nursing at a college or university in Region 9 then transferring to another school to complete a bachelor’s degree program. “I think the proposed program is an important next step in meeting the needs of south central Indiana for a registered nurse workforce who are baccalaureate prepared,” said Marion Broome, Ph.D., dean of the Indiana University School of Nursing. “IUPUC has traditionally offered strong educational programs for those seeking an associate degree in nursing and I believe they will extend that history of excellence into the proposed baccalaureate program.” As part of the IU School of Nursing which includes core programs at IUPUI and IU Bloomington, the IUPUC BSN program will follow the same mission and goals of the IUPUI and Bloomington degree programs. Students will complete a rigorous curriculum accredited by two nursing professional accrediting bodies: the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission and the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. For additional information about the IU School of Nursing at IUPUC, call 812-348-7250 or e-mail nursing @iupuc.edu.   Wed, 05 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://newscenter.iupui.edu/images/60_sq_broome_nursing_1027.jpg http://newscenter.iupui.edu/images/200_broome_nursing_1027.jpg http://newscenter.iupui.edu/4118/Nominations-Still-Open-for-Irwin-Excellence-Award http://newscenter.iupui.edu/4118/Nominations-Still-Open-for-Irwin-Excellence-Award IUPUI faculty and staff have about two weeks left to submit nominations for the Glenn W. Irwin, Jr. M.D. Experience Excellence Recognition Award which honors faculty and staff members for service “above and beyond the call of duty.” The deadline for nominations is 5 p.m. on Aug. 7, 2009. Faculty and staff can nominate any full-time IUPUI faculty and/or staff member who has worked for the university a minimum of 12 months. Review nomination guidelines and submit nominations at http://www.hra.iupui.edu/hra/IrwinAwardNomination.asp. Supporting documentation and any questions regarding the process should be directed to hratrng@iupui.edu.   Thu, 16 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://newscenter.iupui.edu/4017/IU-Alumni-Weekends-Bring-Hundreds-of-Former-Students-to-IUPUI http://newscenter.iupui.edu/4017/IU-Alumni-Weekends-Bring-Hundreds-of-Former-Students-to-IUPUI  More than 825 alumni, students, faculty, staff, and friends participated recently in IU Alumni weekend reunions at IUPUI, with some alumni travelling as far away as Hawaii, Texas, California, Maryland, Arizona, and Florida to visit campus. IU Law-Indianapolis and the Schools of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Medicine, and Nursing held the alumni events. “With IUPUI celebrating its 40th anniversary, it was wonderful to welcome home so many alumni who were here before IUPUI was an official campus – some were even celebrating their 60th and 65th class reunions,” said Danny Kibble, director of alumni programs. “We were proud to show our returning alumni how far this campus has advanced in regards to new buildings and enrollment. I know many were shocked when they heard there are 30,000 students on this campus.” Each school and their alumni association recognized their annual distinguished alumni award recipients, hosted lectures by faculty members, and provided opportunities for our returning alumni to interact and converse with current IUPUI students. Several Campus and new facility tours highlighted the weekend, including tours of Fairbanks Hall, the Jean Johnson Schaefer Resource Center for Innovation in Clinical Nursing Education, Campus Center, HITS Building, PT Lab at Coleman Hall and downtown Indianapolis.       Thu, 28 May 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://newscenter.iupui.edu/images/60_sq_dsc_3461.jpg http://newscenter.iupui.edu/images/200_dsc_3461.jpg http://newscenter.iupui.edu/3981/IUPUI-City-of-Indianapolis-Delegation-Heads-to-Moi-University http://newscenter.iupui.edu/3981/IUPUI-City-of-Indianapolis-Delegation-Heads-to-Moi-University A major delegation from IUPUI and the city of Indianapolis will participate in the International Symposium “Towards Kenyan National Dialogue, Healing, and Reconciliation: Reform Issues in a Modern African State” from May 13-15, 2009 at Moi University, Eldoret, Kenya. Guest speakers at the conference, which is jointly organized by the Moi University Law School, the IUPUI office of international affairs, and the IUPUI-Moi University social science research network, include the Hon. Kalonzo Musyoka, Vice President of the Republic of Kenya, Michael Ranneberger, the US ambassador to Kenya, as well as Dr. Naomi Shaaban (Kenyan Minister for Special Programs) and Dr. Sally Kosgei (Kenyan Minister for Higher Education, Science, and Technology). IUPUI conference presenters include Susan Sutton, Ian McIntosh and Jeanette Dickerson-Putman (anthropology), RickBein (geography), Karen Bravo (law), Naomi Mutea (nursing), Chalmer Thomson (education), Eunice Kamaara (religious studies), Nicole Keith (physical education and tourism management), David Ford (sociology), and others. The city of Indianapolis team includes members of Rotary, various church groups, and local foundations. During the symposium ‘community day’ they will have an opportunity to discuss local peace initiatives and network with their Kenyan counterparts.   Thu, 07 May 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://newscenter.iupui.edu/3936/Seven-IUPUI-Faculty-Tapped-to-Join-Faculty-Colloquium-on-Excellence-in-Teaching http://newscenter.iupui.edu/3936/Seven-IUPUI-Faculty-Tapped-to-Join-Faculty-Colloquium-on-Excellence-in-Teaching Seven Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis faculty members are among the 17 recipients of the 2009 Faculty Colloquium on Excellence in Teaching award. FACET awards are presented to faculty members from Indiana University campuses across the state who have demonstrated their exceptional commitment to teaching and learning through areas of self-evaluation, course preparation, research, instructional skills, and student impact. The 2009 IUPUI FACET honorees are: Johnny Goldfinger, assistant professor of political science; Deborah Stiffler, assistant professor of family health and nursing; Sherry Stone Clifton, senior lecturer, Art and Design Foundation; Corinne Ulbright, lecturer of biology; Mark Urtel, assistant professor of physical education; Ken Wendeln, clinical associate professor of management; and Wanda Worley, associate chair, assistant professor and director, technical communication David Malik, director of FACET and vice chancellor of academic affairs at IU Northwest, encapsulates FACET's mission: “FACET faculty are among the most dedicated faculty focused on teaching and learning, and the big winners are the students in these faculty classes.” The new FACET members, along with the 2009 recipient of the P.A. Mack Award for Distinguished Service to Teaching, will be honored before a group of university administrators, trustees, FACET alumni and special guests at the 21st annual FACET Retreat, which will take place May 15-17, 2009, at Potawatomi Inn in Pokagon State Park, Angola, Ind. FACET, an IU presidential initiative, is designed both to recognize and enhance outstanding teaching throughout the IU system and to promote continued development of teaching excellence among colleagues at IU and beyond. In recent years, FACET's efforts have expanded both at the campus level and statewide. FACET activities include the Leadership Institute, Associate Faculty and Lecturers Conference, and Future Faculty Teaching Fellows Conference in partnership with IU Graduate School. FACET is a partner with the Mack Center for Inquiry on Teaching and Learning, and in cooperation with the center publishes the Journal of the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning. This year’s FACET recipients join a distinguished group of IU faculty members who have been chosen annually since FACET's inception in 1989, bringing FACET's faculty membership to a total of 516 award-winning faculty; 371 are current full-time faculty. - from IU Home Pages, April 10, 2009 edition   Mon, 13 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0400