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Opening Remarks

• Dean Conner-Kerr, Dean for the College of Health Sciences & Professions Strategic Plan and vision for the College; shared governance; possibilities as visionaries. Interdisciplinary specializations of board representatives; leaders in rural health and opportunities for impact globally.
• Dr. Richard Oates, Interim Provost and Senior VP for Academic Affairs Vision for the CHSP from Â鶹´«Ã½ perspective; dynamic, proactive and innovative leadership in healthcare; preparing educated workforce responsive to regional needs.
• Mr. Jeff Tarnowski, Vice President for University Advancement
• Mr. Eric Skipper, Interim Vice President University Affairs and CEO Oconee Campus

Introduction of the Board Members

In attendance: Jackson, Rios, Farrow, DeAugustinis and Cox.

Department Chairs and Directors

• Dr. Kim Hudson-Gallogly, Department Chair of Nursing
  Desire to transition to School of Nursing. Doctorate of Nursing Program approved, Â鶹´«Ã½ to lead. Phasing out ASN. 3,100 sq. ft. Virtual Hospital and Simulation Center in fall 2015 on Gainesville campus. Emphasis on community and global outreach; impactful international trips annually.
• Dr. Mary Ellen Franklin, Department Chair of Physical Therapy
  Focus on community engagement; interdisciplinary and highly specialized research-based initiatives: 3D printing in hippotherapy (the “saddle master” Â鶹´«Ã½’s first patent), interests in small animal rehabilitation, cREATe collaboration (partnered with GA Tech to create assistive technology). Potential international programs and existing, annual global trips. Increasing scholarship efforts; creating motion analysis lab.
• Dr. Clay Rowell, Department Chair of Counseling
  Recent reaccreditation. New clinic now serving community. Development in clinical education and partnerships. Highly trained, distinguished faculty. Current needs assessments for potential programs: Ph.D., additional master’s areas, post-master’s certificates.
• Dr. Myra Clark, Director of Research and Scholarship
  Faculty research: broad spectrum in healthcare, recent publications, ongoing projects; potential NIH grant in diabetes education. Highly specialized faculty, diverse expertise. Faculty scholarship: monthly sessions, University grants and contracts. Moving forward, next steps.
• Dr. Stefanie Palma, Director of Academic Services
  Program development: certificates approved in Health Care Administration and Health Information, five more proposed; associates, bachelors and minor options approved, proposed or in progress. Current plans include building residencies and continuing to facilitate partnerships. Innovative technologies and current research. 
• Dr. Carolynn DeSandre, Director of Interprofessional Education and Community Engagement
  Emphasizing global engagement; international travel opportunities – reinforces student critical thinking and awareness. Current IPE projects; campus wide mock shooting incident in spring 2016, interdisciplinary core disaster training.

Closing Remarks

• Dr. William Nicholas, consultant to the College
  Status as a newly formed College facilitates exponential opportunities in growth; blank canvas. Current demands in healthcare – still areas to explore.