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FALL 2013

Dr. Nivet presents diversity as a mark of excellence How does an organization measure its excellence? Diversity should be one marker—especially in health education organizations, according to Dr. Marc Nivet. Dr. Nivet, who is chief diversity officer for the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC), was the Allen College Office of Diversity Services (ODS) featured presenter on April 26. Dr. Nivet spoke on “Health Workforce Diversity: From Theory to Practice.” Approximately 125 people attended the event, which included Allen College staff and faculty; Allen Hospital and College advisory boards; Hospital and College diversity advisory committees; and representatives from partners such as Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare, University of Northern Iowa (UNI) Educational Talent Search and UNI Classic Upward Bound. “We invited Dr. Nivet to speak because he is considered one of the leading experts on how to champion diversity as a marker of excellence,” said Doreen Mingo, Allen College assistant professor and ODS director. “Allen College is seriously committed to increasing the diversity in our healthcare programs, especially nursing.” Striving to refashion diversity ideals, Dr. Nivet presented diversity as an enhancement of excellence. He also framed diversity as the connection between the community and healthcare. Dr. Nivet encouraged the audience to break diversity free of its constraints and utilize it in talent management and health equity. Applying diversity to these areas, Nivet said, will ultimately transform the organization and then the community. His presentation was especially relevant to Allen College, Mingo said. “Dr. Nivet was able to bring to the forefront real-life examples of the importance of measuring and changing the institutional climate to attract more diverse individuals,” she said. “He highlighted the importance of some of our grassroots efforts to not only attract these students but also to create systems to ensure they are supported and attain success once they arrive on campus.” Through his leadership of the AAMC Diversity Policy and Programs department, Dr. Nivet focuses on ideas created to advance healthcare equity and increase diversity in medical education. Dr. Nivet and his staff regulate activities and analyze policies related to diversity, assist medical schools and teaching hospitals on diversity, and serve as spokespeople for diversity. His visit helped attendees learn more about the rationale behind Allen College’s commitment to building pipeline programs in this community to help yield a more diverse pool of applicants—from which the College can build its student body to mold the healthcare workforce of the future. Presentations such as Dr. Nivet’s help the ODS further its mission by: ALLEN COLLEGE

• Increasing the education and knowledge of those on the front lines working to create inclusive environments at the College • Invigorating and empowering College and Hospital staff working in our community to create pipeline programs • Helping faculty and staff encourage Dr. Marc Nivet groups historically underrepresented in nursing—like men, minorities and students from poor socioeconomic backgrounds—to consider nursing and other allied health professions “Our commitment to this vision demonstrates Allen College’s continued dedication to be among the leading educational institutions in the state of Iowa,” Mingo said.

New Allen College programs New programs for the Bachelor of Health Sciences (BHS) degree at Allen College have been approved. The completion program for dental hygienists (BHS-DH) and the major in public health (BHS-PH) were passed by the College Board of Trustees and the Iowa Coordinating Council for Post-High School Education. The Higher Learning Commission (HLC) approved the programs after conducting a peer review. Now, Allen College is searching for a director for each program. “Once we find our directors, we will begin hiring faculty, offering programs and recruiting students,” said Dr. Nancy Kramer, Allen College vice chancellor for academic affairs and professor of nursing. On October 4th Allen College received formal notification of the action taken by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) regarding our request to initiate two new graduate programs. The College was granted permission to begin a Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) and a Doctor of Education for Health Professions Education (EdD-HPE). Start dates for both programs are subject to hiring qualified directors. Both programs will be housed in the School of Health Sciences. Interviews have begun for the EdD director position; qualified applications have been received for the MOT, for which interviews will begin soon. It is anticipated that the EdD program would admit students to begin in fall 2014 and the MOT program would admit students to begin in fall 2015. 1

Featured donor: Dottie Plager

The Growth of Online Education at Allen College The delivery of courses and entire academic programs has greatly changed as the result of ever-evolving technology that makes it possible for colleges to connect to students living in a distant state or country. A recent survey of 2,800 chief academic officers and academic leaders found that the proportion of students taking at least one class online rose to 32.1 percent in 2011. The 2012 Survey of Online Learning reveals that the number of students taking at least one online course has now surpassed 6.7 million. This survey also found that 77 percent of academic leaders rate the learning outcomes in online education as the same or superior to those in face-to-face contexts. Several factors have led to the continuing growth of online learning: advancements in learningenabling technologies (e.g., Internet access/connectivity); consumers’ increasing level of comfort in using technology for a range of functions, including education; the need by many individuals to acquire new skills in a rapidly changing economy; greater familiarity with and acceptance of online learning by faculty and college administrators; and the desire of college leaders to attract new students from previously underserved markets.

Healthcare runs in Dorothy (Dottie) Plager’s family. Her husband, Dr. Vern Plager, was an obstetrician/gynecologist and practiced in Waterloo for 27 years. Before they moved to Waterloo, Dottie practiced nursing in Detroit. Three of the Plagers’ five children are nurses—two of whom graduated from Allen College. Dottie later demonstrated her continued commitment to area healthcare through two volunteer terms, or six years, on the Allen Foundation board. “ Healthcare professionals are kind and generous and compassionate, and they love what they’re doing,” Dottie said. “ Especially nurses. They don’t like to see people suffer, so they reach out. It takes a special kind of person.”

Allen College has embraced online teaching and learning in a number of its current and planned academic programs. By delivering entire programs online, Allen College can serve nursing and health science students living at a distance from our campus and provide them with the education they need to advance their careers. Currently students can complete several of our programs online with only a few visits to campus. These programs include the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), three tracks in the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program, the registered nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN) program, and the Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) program. Newly approved programs in public health, dental hygiene and health professions education will be delivered online as well. Still other programs at Allen College are “hybrid” in nature, such as the licensed practical nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (LPN to BSN) program, which offers a mixture of online learning and campus visits. Other programs may have only one or two courses that are offered online.

Family is committed to healthcare and education

After her husband’s death in 1987, Dottie chose to honor his memory by establishing the Dr. Vernon H. Plager Scholarship at Allen College. The general nursing scholarship is open to all students. “I wanted to honor Vern, and OB was the love of his life,” Dottie said. “He loved to bring those babies into the world.”

Dr. Jerry Durham, Chancellor

The College has developed a partnership with the University of Northern Iowa that provides a robust online course delivery system. This partnership also allows for faculty development in online teaching. The College employs two full-time experts who work with faculty and students to attain success in navigating online technology. Finally, Allen College has committed to ensuring that its online courses are of the highest quality by adapting the “Quality Matters” program, a leader in quality assurance for online education, recognized for its peer-based approach to continuous improvement in online education and student learning. While online education was once viewed as a “disruptor” in higher education, it now has become an increasingly accepted part of the educational landscape and is here to stay.

In remembrance Gwen Laura Moorhead Allen Memorial Hospital Lutheran School of Nursing Class of 1948 — Feb. 18, 2013

Lois Bohle Allen Memorial Hospital Lutheran School of Nursing Class of 1955 July 15, 2013

Roberta Barnhardt Allen Memorial Hospital Lutheran School of Nursing Class of 1951 — March 20, 2013

Linda Jensen Masey Allen Memorial Hospital School of Nursing Class of 1969 July 16, 2013

Buffy Simmons Allen College Class of 1999 March 21, 2013

Betty Ann Schlueter Allen Memorial Hospital School of Nursing Class of 1945 July 31, 2013

Jane Lawson Scholarship Donor April 14, 2013

Phyllis Kelly Allen Memorial Hospital School of Nursing Class of 1965 Aug. 9, 2013

Vera Reineking Allen Memorial Hospital School of Nursing Class of 1945 and Scholarship Donor — June 22, 2013

When the Plagers moved to Waterloo in 1960, there were three hospitals, and Vern delivered at all three, Dottie said. “But when he got too busy, he chose to deliver only at Allen Hospital. Then, it was just one small building that had been built on donated land. And now, every time I go by there, I am amazed at how large it has grown.” Vern also taught OB at Allen College until his death. He worked a lot of nights and weekends, but he made sure he was home for dinner with his family almost every night.

Dottie and Dr. Vern Plager Doctors were much more hands-on with their patients in the past, Dottie said. OBs stayed with mothers from delivery through discharge. She marvels at the many ways healthcare changed over the course of her husband’s career and throughout her lifetime. “Nurses are taking the place of doctors now in many situations, so it’s more important than ever to support nursing education,” Dottie said. “We have a great need for healthcare in our country and in our world.” She’s especially proud to support Allen Hospital. “We have fine doctors and fine nurses, and all the latest equipment and technology,” Dottie said. “Almost every service is covered. I think it’s a wonderful facility for our community.”

Robert Wood Johnson Foundation grant supports nursing students Diversity at Allen College grows each year with continued support from Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) grant scholarships. After Allen College received another grant of $50,000, five students were each awarded $10,000 in scholarships.

Tangang was inspired to study nursing while growing up in a thirdworld country and seeing the need for affordable, urgent healthcare. This scholarship money will help her move toward working in critical care or in developing countries as a nurse practitioner.

Casey Huber, Kyle McCaslin, Thomas Panicucci, Sarah Schoon and Yvonne Tangang were selected to receive the five RWJF grants. They began the Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program in May 2013 and will complete the program in Aug. 2014. The RWJ Foundation awards grants to schools of nursing to create scholarships for students from groups typically underrepresented in nursing or who are at an economic disadvantage. This is the third year Allen College was given the opportunity to offer these scholarships. The RWJF program has helped expand Allen College’s male student population by giving students like Kyle McCaslin a financial boost. “To think that somebody chose to help me in reaching my goal of becoming a nurse is truly amazing and very humbling,” said McCaslin. (l-r) Casey Huber, Thomas Panicucci, Yvonne Tangang, Kyle McCaslin and Sarah Schoon

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Allen College scholarships/awards

Thank you to the individuals and organizations that established scholarships/awards for Allen College students through the Allen Foundation—more than $213,000 was awarded for the 2013-2014 academic year. Allen College also awarded more than $277,000 in institutional scholarships and awards and $75,000 in grant-funded scholarships for 2013-2014. The following scholarships/awards were awarded for the 2013-2014 academic year.

Hearst Foundation Scholarship

Kelly Blair Roxanne Rodriguez de Galvez Robert Rogers Alexander Schmitt Lovejyot Singh

Allen College Chancellor’s Award Courtney Anderson John Bach Jennifer Boeckenstedt Bethany Bolson Dianna Braun Brandi Clark Erika Coleman Carlie Crooks Julie DeSloover Emily Fineran JaLeen Freiberg Chelsea Gilbert Abby Huber Ashley Jungling Katie Kleinow Heather Kohlmeyer Katherine Lehman Joshua Malli Katelynn Marzolf Ashley McCullough Angela Nelson Alixandrea Paulus Kami Pirillo Hayley Stevens Jamie Swiggum Kelli Welsh Lindy Williams Amanda Witt Jillian Wulf Lian-Fai Yee

Allen College Chancellor’s Scholarship

Megan Adam Katelyn Adams Toni Akers Courtney Anderson Amber Arthurs Kelsey Bader Jennifer Baeley Stephanie Barker Kaitlyn Bartel Danielle Bayer Alyssa Becker Katie Bender Hollie Berryman Jenna Blazek Jennifer Boeckenstedt Stephanie Boeckenstedt Kimberly Boldt Bethany Bolson Bailey Bone

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Jessica Boyer Megan Brincks Rebecca Broich Laura Bruni Christine Buske Keri Cassaday Rachel Clark Jennifer Condon Joan Copper Alyssa Cordes Erin Corwin Leah Cramblit Carlie Crooks Stacia Danielson Daniell Darbyshire Laura Deeds Nicole Delagardelle Hannah Djoumessi Alison Dugger Katie Dulin Heather Eash Angela Ellerbroek Paige Evans Ashley Farley Kiley Finke Mackenzie Flaws Paige Foemmel Christina Foth Montica Foxen JaLeen Freiberg Katelyn Froehner Anna Frost Mariah Fury Ashley Galligan Lindsey Gettman Haleigh Gienau Chelsea Gilbert Kelsey Glaser Zach Goodsell Brittney Gosse Kelsie Graham Kristen Grapp Kimberly Gray Rhian Gronewold Julie Grote Dean Guerdet Nikki Haan Jennie Haden Alexandra Hamerlinck Heidi Harms Tosha Harrison Michaela Haugland Shelby Heetland Naida Helgeland Laura Hempen Nicole Henninger LaJuanah Herdrich Courtney Herrig Valerie Hileman Emilee Hillyer Shyrl Hoag Courtney Hoelscher Jeanette Hoover Brittany Hurley Lauren Hutchins Jamie Jay Kelsey Jensen Rebecca Jensen Anne Jones Melissa Jones Allison Jordan Abbie Junge Samantha Junker Shanelle Kahrs Sara Kastli Kathryn Kelchen

Melody King Sara King Lacey Kisling Cortney Klein Kerri Klemmensen Brittany Knecht Anna Kobliska Melissa Koepping Rebecca Krambeer Kelsey Kramer Julie Kroeger Amanda Krogmann Sara Kulenkamp Ally Kwikkel Tanya Landers Samantha Lawson Katherine Lehman Samuel Lehmann Brittany Lind Rachel Linnenbrink Lauren Lombardi Denise Lympus Emily Lytle Cassie Maguire Lisa Mahoney Lisa Mascarello Timothy McCready Jenna McGill Kevin McGrane Trista Metz Kala Miller Kelsey Millet Megan Moeller Alexandria Moffitt Bethany Moore Angela Nelson Kimberly Neuhaus Mandi Noll Nickayla Nosek Kylie O’Connor Ashley Olson Courtney Olson Jordan Oltmann Rachel Osweiler Barbara Pappas Alixandrea Paulus Sanela Pehlic Megan Petermeier Kelly Petrillo Kami Pirillo Jenna Pisarik Kimberly Porterfield Rachel Powers Kayla Promes Billie Rael Sarah Ramsey Brianna Ratashak Molly Rea Elizabeth Reedy Hailey Reiher Amber Renaud Samantha Rieger Meredith Roethler Carly Roskop Sarah Schaaf Jordyn Schaper Abigail Schares Tracey Schlangen Morgan Schmitt Jessica Schwickerath Jordan Shafer Caitlin Shea Keeley Shelton Crystal Shower Abigail Siek Kasie Simpson

Anna Smith Emily Smith Jessica Smith Kelly Smith Lindsie Smith Sherica Smith ElizaBeth Sparkman Jessica Speidel Kristin Sperfslage Mari Springer Shawna Staack Taylor Stodola Mandi Stone Gina Svare Chelsey Swenson Jamie Swiggum Stephanie Taets Jessica Thomas Kylea Thomas Neelam Thomas Jessica Thompson Staci Thompson Amy Thurm Elizabeth Tjarks Katrina Turnis Brittany Ubben Ana Valencia Nichole Vaske Tom Veiseth Brian Vold Hailey Waechter Kendra Walker Jenna Wehling Mallory Weidemann Michelle Welch Amy Wickett Lindy Williams Courtney Wirtz Kadie Woltemath Brite Woodruff Kimberly Woods Laura Wozniak Renee Wright Whitney Wubbena Jillian Wulf Bibi Yasin Jessica Zermeno Jessica Zimmerle Emily Zoulek

Amy Luchtenburg Courtney Olson Sanela Pehlic Kelly Petrillo Shawn Plunkett Morgan Schmitt Crystal Shower Jessica Smith ElizaBeth Sparkman Mandi Stone Jamie Swiggum Stephanie Taets Amy Thurm

Allen College Afghan Scholarship Mandi Noll Allen Class of 1957 Scholarship Dean Guerdet Allen Lab Endowed Scholarship Faith Kruse Allen Memorial Hospital School of Nursing Class of 1950 Nursing Scholarship Tracey Schlangen Helen & Richard Anderson Endowed Scholarship Rebecca Freese Betty J. Atkins Memorial Scholarship Rebekah Keller Kara Stahlhut BSN Program Scholarship Nicole Henninger

Allen Alumni Association Scholarship Toni Akers Maggie Austin Hollie Berryman Nicole Delagardelle Chelsea Gilbert Kelsey Glaser Zach Goodsell Rhian Gronewold Shanelle Kahrs Rebekah Keller Sara King Tanya Landers Amy Luchtenburg Denise Lympus Kelly Petrillo Kimberly Porterfield ElizaBeth Sparkman Taylor Stodola Mandi Stone Jessica Thompson

Allen Memorial Hospital Auxiliary Scholarship Amber Arthurs Maggie Austin Bailey Bone Rebecca Broich Jennifer Condon Leah Cramblit Laura Deeds Hannah Djourmessi Joseph Estrada Emily Fineran Mariah Fury Heidi Harms Jeanette Hoover Abbie Junge Katherine Lehman Lauren Lombardi

Robert Bailey, MD, and Robert Morrison, MD, Scholarship Anna Kobliska

Frances Anne Hummel Memorial Scholarship Kathryn Kelchen

Community Foundation – Fleming Sisters Scholarship Halie Ruff

Dr. James Jeffries & Roseann Jeffries Memorial Endowed Scholarship Jennifer Simpson

Community Foundation – Ralph L. Hadlund, MD, Scholarship Brite Woodruff

Dr. Raja & Susan Junaid Endowed Nursing Scholarship Kendra Walker

Community Foundation – Leo C. Puhl & Arlene J. Reed Puhl Nursing Scholarship Kathryn Kelchen

Bill & Jane Kerbey Scholarship Ebonie Walker

Community Foundation – Waterloo Rotary Youth Activity/Fred Adams Endowment Scholarship Fund Nicole Henninger Colwell Family Scholarship Jennifer Walker Adele Whitenack Davis Scholarship Rachel Haas

Linda Klinger Memorial Endowed Scholarship Mallory Weidemann Marcie Knudson Memorial Scholarship Timothy McCready Dr. Rolf F. Kruse Endowed Scholarship Cassie Maguire La Societe des 40 Hommes et 8 Chevaux – Voiture Locale 82 – Black Hawk County Scholarship Lindsie Smith

Nauss Nursing Endowed Scholarship in Memory of Maria Rosenau Nauss Patricia Willson **Marlys Nelson Nursing Scholarship Tom Veiseth Gladys Neubauer Trust Scholarship Larissa Crain Angela DeVries Ashley Jungling Amy Reuter

E. James O’Connor Memorial Scholarship Jennifer Baeley

E&M Thoms Scholarship Jenna Wehling

Olesen Family Scholarship Emily Zoulek Ostrander Memorial Scholarship Bibi Yasin Linda C. Parrott Endowed Scholarship Emilee Hillyer

Patricia Boeck Memorial Scholarship Kristin Hicok

**Rose Earnest Scholarship Heidi Harms

Oscar Lanich, MD, Scholarship Danielle Bayer

Vernon H. Plager, MD, Memorial Scholarship Brite Woodruff

Winona Fehl Memorial Scholarship Alexandra Abell

Jane Lawson Scholarship Bridget Doughan Sarah Ramsey

Joan Poe Memorial Scholarship Bethany Bolson

Jeanette Brasch Memorial Scholarship Neelam Thomas

Ida & Laura Fleming Scholarship Matthew Onofrio Sherica Smith

Katie Leibold Stumpo, PhD, Scholarship Bridget Doughan

Larry & Virginia Pugh Scholarship for Leadership Ally Kwikkel

Agnes Essman Brody Memorial Scholarship Shawn Plunkett

Barbara Fulcher Memorial Scholarship Jenna Wehling

Quinter D. Lichty Endowed Scholarship Samantha Rieger

**Tim & Renee Rasmussen Family Scholarship Staci Smith Kristin Hicok

Dona Buhr Memorial Scholarship Tara Schares

Carol D. Hadlund Scholarship Timothy McCready

Erma Burk Memorial Scholarship Carly Krambeer

Mary Hahn Rix Nursing Scholarship Lynda Lauterbach

Kent & Carol Charley Scholarship Ondrea Kearns

Jim & Shirley Harvey Scholarship Ondrea Kearns

Marjorie K. Cochran Scholarship Ashley Farley

Allen College – Jane E. Hasek Endowed Scholarship Kaitlyn Bartel

Community Foundation – Keith M. & Dorothea W. Baskins Scholarship Nickayla Nosek Community Foundation – Community Foundation Opportunity Scholarship Fund Brite Woodruff

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Philip R. Hastings, MD, Memorial Scholarship Renee Wright JoAn Headington Endowed Scholarship Jeffrey Guse **Health, Helping & Healing Scholarship Vicki Roe Pastor Jon & Heidi Hennings Nursing & Ministry Scholarship Samuel Lehmann

Virginia Henniges McBride Scholarship Desiree Steger Helen & Joseph Melichar Scholarship Kelly Renshaw

Debra Peyton Memorial Scholarship Bibi Yasin

Vera Reineking Nursing Scholarship Ambre Osborn

Lynn Thornberry Memorial Scholarship Toni Akers Rachel Clark Virginia Turner Memorial Scholarship Kendra Cutting Nicole Johnson Rose Unger Memorial Scholarship Anna Smith Mary Eileen Voss Nursing Scholarship Heidi Atkinson Zora R. Walters Endowed Scholarship Rebecca Freese Charles A. Waterbury, MD, Memorial Scholarship Samantha Rolfes Thomas H. Williams Scholarship Keri Cassaday Lewis L. Zager, MD, Memorial Scholarship Tara Schares **First awarded in 2013-2014

Donald F. Reynolds Memorial Scholarship Lovejyot Singh Sage Family Scholarship Tiffany Latham

Mended Hearts Scholarship Michelle Miller

Patricia A. Sapp Memorial Scholarship Emily Smith

William & Dorothy Merrill Scholarship Carly Krambeer

Rosinda Waschkat Schweer Memorial Scholarship Haleigh Cox

Minone Messersmith Sturdevant Memorial Scholarship Elizabeth Tjarks

Shirley Strouse Memorial Scholarship Melody King

Alberta Thomas Memorial Scholarship Danielle Bayer

Durham-Feltmeyer Family Scholarship Samuel Drahos

Wayne Lichty Memorial Endowed Scholarship Haley Ellis

Ron & Betty Steege Endowed Scholarship Tiffany Latham

OB/Peds Scholarship Molly Rea Michelle Hoversten

Cathryn Schrubbe Bliss Memorial Scholarship Kendra Cutting

Cynthia Bohm Memorial Scholarship Brite Woodruff

Andrew Smith, MD, Scholarship Vicki Roe

Heinz S. Jacobi Surgical Nursing Scholarship Trista Metz

Frederick “Bud” Dell Endowed Memorial Scholarship Nicole Henninger

La Societe des 40 Hommes et 8 Chevaux – Voiture Locale 631 – Bremer/Butler County Scholarship Brittany Ubben

Bob Sieglaff Scholarship Dean Guerdet

Joan Nohre Scholarship Christine Buske

Keith M. & Dorothea W. Baskins Scholarship Alexandra Abell Katelyn Adams

James D. Collins, MD, Memorial Endowed Scholarship Faith Kruse

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Community Foundation – Enderlein Family Scholarship Emily Zoulek

Debra Kerns Seegers Memorial Scholarship Haleigh Cox

Maxine & Robert Morrison, MD, Scholarship Alyssa Becker

David Seible Memorial Scholarship Jennifer Simpson

Nauss Nursing Endowed Scholarship Emily Lytle

Vivian Shane Scholarship Naida Helgeland

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Faculty/staff

Faculty/staff

Faculty/staff accomplishments Dr. DeAnn Ambroson, professor, was appointed to a two-year term on University of Northern Iowa’s institutional review board (IRB). Teresa Anderson, assistant professor, presented a poster presentation entitled, “Implementation of an Evidenced-Based Screening Tool for Obstructive Sleep Apnea in the Ambulatory Surgical Adult Patient” at the Twentieth National Evidence-Based Practice Conference held in Iowa City on April 18-19. This poster presentation sparked interest with those involved on the EvidenceBased Council at Allen Hospital, and it was also presented at their regularly scheduled meeting in May. Dr. Brenda Barnes, program director of the Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) program and associate professor, completed the PhD in education from Walden University. Her area of specialty is educational technology, which focuses on supporting a diverse community of learners using technology and effectively integrating technology into the learning environment.

Allen College welcomes new faculty and staff

Molly Cordes was promoted to financial aid coordinator.

Molly Quinn was promoted to admissions counselor.

Dr. Ruselle DeBonis, associate professor, successfully achieved Certified Nurse Educator status.

Dr. Denise Pralle, associate professor, completed the EdD in community health from the University of Northern Iowa. Dr. Pralle also presented “Connection in the Classroom” at the Pi Kappa induction ceremony last spring.

Michelle Koehn was promoted to registrar. Dr. Nancy Kramer, vice chancellor of academic affairs and professor, has been appointed by Governor Branstad to the Iowa Board of Nursing. Dr. Kramer was also selected as a Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) accreditation webinar presenter to present “Accreditation Success: Writing a Winning Self Study,” and as chair of the CCNE Nominating Committee for 2012-2013. Doreen Mingo, assistant professor, presented on the Allen College Summer Nurse Camp Program at the National Black Nurses Association (NBNA) conference in New Orleans in July.

Dr. Anna Weepie, professor and assistant dean of the undergraduate nursing program, received notification that she was accepted into American Association of Colleges of Nursing’s (AACN) Leadership for Academic Nursing Program (LANP). This is a fellowship designed to develop and enhance leadership skills in new and emerging executive administrators in baccalaureate and graduate nursing programs. This included a five-day seminar this summer in Colorado Springs, CO. Dr. Weepie was also promoted to the rank of professor beginning with the 20132014 academic year. Dr. Weepie revised and authored two test banks for Elsevier.

“I am looking forward to the chance to both guide and teach my students,” said Bower.

“I look forward to being a valued member of the team here at Allen College,” said Ott.

Sandy Crain, education secretary Sandy Crain previously worked at Black Hills State University in Spearfish, SD. She spent eight years in various positions, but most recently was the Veterans Affairs certifying official. Crain is most looking forward to getting to know the students of Allen College by name.

Dale Richter, environmental services Dale Richter comes to Allen College after working for Pilot Flying J. He is looking forward to working at Allen College and plans on being here for a very long time.

“I look forward to being part of a team of professionals, sharing my nursing experience with the nurses of the future and helping them become more than they ever knew was possible,” said Elliot.

Student Snippets

“I enjoy the people,” Richter said. “It’s the best job I ever had.” Andrea Schupbach, recruiter Andrea Schupbach is a Cedar Falls native and Coe College graduate. She worked as an admissions counselor for Coe immediately upon graduation. Returning to Cedar Falls, Schupbach is looking forward to working in a positive and supportive environment where she can grow as a professional and an individual.

2013 100 Great Iowa Nurses

Name: Claire Morrison

Name: Shelbi Belcher

Faculty and Staff Recognition Banquet

Before coming to Allen College, Claire had always enjoyed her science classes, but the large part of her decision to study nursing was her passion for Africa.

When Shelbi came to Allen College, she began studying in the radiography program. She had never heard of nuclear medicine technology until she completed a rotation in the program as part of her radiography program.

Program: Bachelor of Science of Nursing (BSN) Graduation Date: May 2015 Hometown: Cedar Falls, IA

Peg Broadie, assistant professor, was named to 100 Iowa Great Nurses for 2013. She was recognized at a special celebration in Des Moines in May. The annual celebration recognizes outstanding nurses whose courage, competence and commitment to patients and the nursing profession stand out above all others.

Allen College faculty and staff were recognized for their 2012 calendar-year accomplishments at Allen College’s 10th Annual Scholarly Recognition Banquet on February 7. The awards were given by members of the Professional Development Committee after each person met certain criteria for the 2012 year. Following is a list of the honorees: Dr. Andrea Addington Dr. DeAnn Ambroson Teresa Anderson Dr. Brenda Barnes Suzanne Bellinger Dr. Ruselle DeBonis

Dr. Jerry Durham Dr. Peggy Fortsch Teresa Isaacson Michelle Koehn Dr. Nancy Kramer Maria Metcalf

Doreen Mingo Dr. Denise Pralle Jared Seliger Mavis TeSlaa Dr. Anna Weepie Dr. Kendra Williams-Perez

Peg Broadie, Assistant Professor

David Wu Dr. Diane Young

Dr. Lisa Brodersen Mary Brown

Dr. Ruselle DeBonis Mary Kay Frost

Jacque Leutzinger Jackie Meyer

Claire Morrison, Student

“I feel called to be there, helping,” said Claire. “What they need most are nurses and better healthcare.”

Claire had the opportunity to shadow nurse practitioners at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Maryland, while visiting her brother who had served in Afghanistan. “I fell in love with hospital life,” said Claire.

Faculty and staff were also recognized for their community service. Service Award recipients for 2012 included the following honorees:

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Corrine Ott, education secretary Before coming to Allen College, Corrine Ott was the owner and operator of Granny Annie’s restaurant in Waterloo for 11 years. When the business closed, she took the opportunity to further her education at Hawkeye Community College and graduated with honors in Dec. 2012.

Tracy Elliott, assistant professor, School of Nursing Tracy Elliott previously worked as an adjunct instructor at Allen College and a medical surgical nurse at Allen Hospital. Elliot brings 20 years of experience to her position.

Faculty Scholars program Three nursing faculty have been selected to participate in the Faculty Scholars program this year: Teresa Isaacson, DR. Julie Ritland and Dr. Kendra Williams-Perez. In order to fulfill its mission, Allen College – UnityPoint Health has created the Anne Christensen Doyle Center for Engagement, Learning and Leadership (CELL). The mission of the CELL is to connect faculty, staff and students to community needs through mutually beneficial partnerships that develop civic responsibility and sustain community commitment. One of the functions of the CELL is to provide support and development opportunities for faculty who choose to incorporate service-learning activities into the courses they teach.

Kathi Bower, instructor, School of Nursing Kathi Bower has been an adjunct faculty member at Allen College since 2010 while working in various nursing fields such as hospice and women’s health. Bower spent the past three years working toward her Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) and Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) educator degrees.

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After graduating from Allen College, Claire plans to gain some work experience before going to Africa to assist the healthcare efforts there. Then, she might return to Allen College to earn her master’s degree in family practice nursing.

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Program: Nuclear Medicine Technology (NMT) Graduation Date: Aug. 2013 Hometown: Hometown: Paducah, KY

Shelbi Belcher, Student

“I knew it was what I wanted to do,” Shelbi said, so she changed programs. Shelbi is looking forward to working after graduating this fall. She has enjoyed meeting new people at Allen College, especially because she is far from home. “I was very fortunate to come in contact with a great program director and technologists at the hospital,” Shelbi said. Shelbi is the first student in the NMT program to take—and pass—both the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) and the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification for NMT exams. 7

Community: The CELL

Department News

Allen College students work to Strike Out Hunger More than two-thirds of Allen College students are active volunteers in Waterloo and the surrounding communities. This is encouraged by the Anne Christensen Doyle Center for Engagement, Learning and Leadership, or CELL. During the 2013 spring semester, the service honors students at Allen College organized the “Strikin’ Out Hunger Campaign” to benefit the Northeast Iowa Food Bank. Students signed up in teams and partnered with the first- and third-grade students from the Dr. Walter Cunningham School for Excellence in Waterloo to donate a minimum of 25 canned food items each. Taylor Cowell, who recently graduated from Allen College, took the lead in the campaign with varied roles, from facilitating communication and fundraising to setting deadlines and organizing prizes.

Allen College takes quality seriously Quality Matters is a program of the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) to ensure the level of quality in online classes remains a priority in education. Allen College aims to obtain Quality Matters certification for all online courses, as well as blended courses with online components.

“My favorite part of the campaign was seeing how many people we were able to get involved,” said Cowell. More than 150 students, staff and faculty members participated in the campaign and succeeded in surpassing their goal of 500 pounds of food. They collected 1,500 pounds of food—which provides enough to make 1,250 meals. The elementary classrooms collected 80 pounds of food. “It was such a great feeling knowing we were able to get so many students and faculty members involved to help the local food bank,” said Cowell. “I love knowing that, by exceeding our goal, we were able to help even more local families.”

“Allen College has a long-standing reputation for excellence in education,” said Dr. Nancy Kramer, vice chancellor for academic affairs and professor of nursing. “Maintaining this reputation is essential for the college to continue recruiting and retaining wellqualified students, faculty and staff.”

The “Strikin’ Out Hunger Campaign” helped Allen College honor students log 345 hours of community service, including coordinating and carrying out the project. To celebrate, participating students were given T-shirts and invited to a night of bowling at Cadillac Lanes in Waterloo.

The award was presented by Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds on June 25, during the 2013 Governor’s Volunteer Award recognition ceremony in Cedar Falls. Hundreds of volunteers are recognized each year, and Iowa ranks among the top three states in the nation for volunteering rates.

“Volunteerism is an important part of the state’s future and well-being,” said Governor Branstad’s statement. “I am honored to have the opportunity to recognize the people of our great state who continue the tradition of neighbor helping neighbor and work tirelessly to improve their communities.”

Office of Diversity Services (ODS) Nurse Camp staff spotlight: Wanda Martinez shares a passion for health Wanda Martinez, a former science teacher, is a familiar face at the Allen College Nurse Camp each summer. As a retired teacher, Martinez enjoys interaction with young people. “My passion lies in helping them to reach their full potential,” Martinez said. “I enjoy seeing students become more confident in their abilities.”

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Martinez guided 2013 Nurse Camp students as they learned about the myriad opportunities in the healthcare field. With weekly field trips and guest speakers, students gained insights into healthcare as they discovered which areas appeal to them. Martinez believes students must understand that nurses perform their duties because they care about people. Nurse Camp gives students the chance to learn this from healthcare professionals and their own Nurse Camp experiences.

Although Quality Matters certification does not extend to offline classes, the standards can be used to improve the use of technology and accessibility in all courses at Allen College. Courses using the Quality Matters standards are examined by a team of reviewers to ensure the quality of the teaching and learning environment and promote continuous improvement of education. Allen College enrolled in a basic Quality Matters program during the 2011-2012 academic year. Since summer 2012, Allen College has become a full member of Quality Matters and is able to submit online and hybrid courses for review to be certified through Quality Matters. Faculty members are completing training to become certified master reviewers for Quality Matters.

Allen College awarded a 2013 Governor’s Volunteer Award Since 1982, the Governor’s Volunteer Award (GVA) program has recognized individuals or organizations that have benefitted Iowans. Allen College was nominated for a group volunteer award by the Waterloo Community School District for participation in the Reading Buddies Program.

The HLC found Allen College a “hearty endorsement” for the adoption of Quality Matters. Allen College already offers one Quality Matters course, and two are in the process of gaining Quality Matters certification.

The strategic plan for implementing Quality Matters in Allen College affirms dedication to providing “educational programs of excellence.” “Adopting Quality Matters will improve student learning outcomes and retention while meeting the HLC criteria,” said Kramer.

Update from the School of Nursing • The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program is undergoing evaluation for accreditation Oct. 16-18.

“Nursing is a field that cannot be driven by money as a major priority,” explained Martinez. “You must have a passion for your patients first.” Martinez said her favorite experience was seeing students graduate Nurse Camp. The students shine on graduation day, and they have the chance to share what they learned. She is looking forward to next year’s Nurse Camp and the challenge of inspiring a new group of students to work hard and uncover their potential.

• The first DNP students graduated in Aug. 2013. • Simulation use in undergraduate courses is increasing, and Allen College plans to expand the simulation laboratory to provide valuable learning experiences for students.

Update from the School of Health Sciences

• Jared Seliger, Nuclear Medicine Technologist (NMT) program director, participated in a legislative lobbying session to educate legislators about issues related to the nuclear medicine profession. • Associate of Science in Radiography (ASR) student Brooke Snyder received second place for her poster, “Impaled Objects,”

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at the 22nd Annual Student Educator Seminar held in Iowa City in April. • Five graduating Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) students received National Student Honor Award certificates from The American Society for Clinical Pathology. • American Society of Clinical Laboratory Science of Iowa (ASCLS-IA) awarded Crystal Allen a $500 scholarship and membership in the national ASCLS organization. • Faith Kruse received a scholarship from the Clinical Laboratory Management Association and a $1,500 national scholarship from the Alpha Mu Tau Fraternity for laboratory science students. • Brenda Barnes presented seminars at the 2013 Curricula for the 21st Century meeting in Florida. She also presented a poster, “Use and Acceptance of Information and Communication Technology Among Laboratory Science Students,” and a roundtable session at the Clinical Laboratory Educators’ Conference in Kansas City, MO.

Students studied nursing abroad in Ecuador In May, a group of 10 students and two faculty members from Allen College traveled to Ecuador to assist with a healthcare clinic. The group stayed with host families while they experienced an appreciation for healthcare challenges.

The students worked with families and children to provide hiqh-quality, basic healthcare needs in urban and rural settings. CISabroad partnered with Allen College to provide this opportunity to students. Jacqueline Meyer, associate professor and assistant dean of graduate nursing programs, and professor Andrea Addington accompanied the students on their journey through Ecuador. The group traveled in a mobile healthcare unit to different markets to provide healthcare services for families and children in the city, and they traveled to a rural area to assist a local pediatrician. Ecuador was chosen because it offered experience in both urban and rural settings. “My trip to Ecuador through Allen College was truly the most blessed and heartwarming experience I have ever had,” said Natalie Friese, a participating student. “I not only had the opportunity to grow as an individual, but I grew greatly both as a community member and a future employee of the healthcare field.” The group also visited the beautiful Cúicocha Lake, walked the equator line and went on a shopping trip in the Otavalo Markets. “I think that the trip to Ecuador was an amazing educational opportunity, as well as an opportunity for each of us to grow personally,” said student Kelsey Kramer. “Seeing the type of healthcare the people of Ecuador have access to makes me put into perspective how lucky I am to be a citizen of the United States. The trip to Ecuador was amazing, and I would recommend it to anyone who wants to help people from different vulnerable populations.”

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Graduation Ceremonies Spring commencement ceremony

Allen College awarded 111 degrees at its 2013 spring commencement ceremony on Friday, May 10, at Nazareth Lutheran Church in Cedar Falls. Allen College conferred 16 Associate of Science in Radiography degrees, four Bachelor of Health Sciences degrees, 56 Bachelor of Science in Nursing degrees and 35 Master of Science in Nursing degrees. Representatives from the Class of 1963 participated in the commencement ceremony as they celebrated their 50th class reunion. Distant family and friends were able to see the ceremony in real time from their computers via live video stream, made possible by the College’s instructional designer, Seth Vickers, and instructional technology specialist David Wu. Dr. Darrel Colson, president of Wartburg College, gave the commencement address. Dr. Colson is a 1977 graduate of Louisiana State University, where he was immersed in studying English, history, philosophy and political science. Colson earned his master’s degree at Vanderbilt University in Nashville in 1981 and his doctorate in philosophy there six years later while teaching at Western Carolina University. Dr. Colson is a member of the Allen College Board of Trustees.

Summer commencement ceremony

Allen College awarded 62 degrees at its 2013 summer commencement ceremony on Friday, Aug. 16, at Nazareth Lutheran Church in Cedar Falls. The ceremony was also broadcast online via live video stream. Allen College conferred nine Bachelor of Health Science degrees, 47 Bachelor of Science in Nursing degrees, four Master of Science in Nursing and two Doctor of Nursing Practice degrees. This commencement Allen College’s first Doctor ceremony was a historic of Nursing Practice graduates, Mary Amend and Joan Copper event, because Allen College recognized the first graduates of the Doctor of Nursing Practice program launched two years ago. The speaker for the summer commencement ceremony was Dr. Joel Haack. He has been on the faculty at the University of Northern Iowa (UNI) since 1991, having served as a professor and department head in mathematics, and now as dean of the College of Humanities, Arts and Sciences. His degrees (bachelor’s, master’s and PhD in mathematics and an MA in statistics) are from the University of Iowa, with his thesis in non-commutative ring theory. Before coming to UNI, he was a professor and administrator at Oklahoma State University, where his scholarly interests expanded to include the history of mathematics and the relationships between mathematics and the arts and humanities. Dr. Haack has been a member of the Allen College Board of Trustees since 2009.

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2013 Spring & Summer Graduates’ Awards & Honors

Congratulations to the following spring & summer graduates SPRING graduates: Associate of Science in Radiography Alexander Buhrow# Bailey Dobbs Michele Ferguson# JaLeen Freiberg** Lindsey Hildebrand** Lauren Hollan Ashley Jungling# Jonathan Keniston** Emily McConnell Kami Pirillo# Allison Poock** Brooke Snyder# Jamie Swiggum* Neal Thome# Whitney Voss# Joshua Woodhouse Bachelor of Health Sciences – Diagnostic Medical Sonography Sara Ahlschwede# Katelyn Ditzler# Ann Green** Sarah O’Connor Bachelor of Science in Nursing Lydia Bagby Sarah Blaha Ashley Brown Korrie Burrell Emily Christensen Kandis Ciesielski, RN Kayla Clasen, RN Bailey Connell Jadie Corwin Sophia Courneya# Taylor Cowell# Jill Dietzenbach # Olivia Dirks# Chelsey Durby Rubena Elahi Taylor Farren Anne Greene, RN Kasondra Greer Sein Gwon Laura Harmon# Ricki Henry Audrey Holland# Heidi Iehl Nina Jackson Whitney Lamb Paula Lamphier# Summer Lenth Megan Lukes* Zachary Matthews# Katherine McWilliams* Linda Meier, RN# Laura Miller# Kimber Moler# Amy Nervig Hannah Pearson* Karen Pink Stephanie Riddell Jenna Rollinger#

Megan Rosel Andrew Ruskusky Elvis Sabic Kaylee Schmidt Morgan Schoof# Toni Sherrets, RN# Amy Sinnwell, RN Krista Vlazny# Sarah Weber# Katie Wehling Jessica Young Xiaobei Zhu* Master of Science in Nursing Kiran Annam Joy Beaver Brenda Berry Katie Bries Kimberly Cafaro Lisa Carter Jennifer Condon Jan Davis Brooke Determan Jill Duffy Stephanie Edgington Tabetha Gehrke Suzanne Gettman Angela Gingrich Alison Good Kathryn Heetland Susan Hubbard Dina Irwin Erica Jensen Vicki Jensen Julie Leary Toni Luck Denise Lympus Amy Macal Lacey McGrath Laura McGrath Tara Mescher Ann Oltrogge Jamie Robbins Mindy Roberts Mary Stromberg Kendra Ulicki Denise Younke Summer graduates: Bachelor of Health Sciences –Medical Laboratory Science Crystal Allen# Katie Haugen** Faith Kruse Kyle Odneal** Geoffrey Roberts Danielle Wiebenga#

Bachelor of Science in Nursing Amy Ahern* Yvonne Akers Jessica Boyer** Kendra Cutting** Stacia Danielson** Elizabeth Denning** Bridget Doughan** Tracy Dreesman, RN Maridith Furlong, RN Zacharia Goodsell Rhian Gronewold# Dean Guerdet Rebecca Haafke, RN Lenae Harris, RN# Mary Havens# Haley Hergert Jennifer Heuertz, RN Kerri Klemmensen* Julie Kroeger# Amanda Krogmann, RN# Megan Lester** Mark Madison, RN** Meredith Manning* Courtney Mayo, RN Jenna McGill** Steven Meyer** Bethany Moore** Matthew Onofrio* Ryan Parsons, RN Sarah Ramsey* Abigail Sidesinger** Nicole Slater, RN** Anna Smith** Shawna Staack* Krista Suchland Allison Swartz, RN Maisie Timp Jessica Zimmerle Master of Science in Nursing Gabrielle Holvick Sarah Kane Doctor of Nursing Practice Mary Amend Joan Copper ACADEMIC HONORS

*Summa Cum Laude (3.9 GPA or above) **Magna Cum Laude (3.71-3.89 GPA) #Cum Laude (3.5-3.7 GPA)

The following graduates were recognized for their awards and honors during spring and summer graduation activities.

Jane E. Hasek Excellence in Nursing Award

The nursing faculty of Allen College selects the graduate who best incorporates the values and beliefs of the mission and philosophy of Allen College in his/her professional and personal life. This award was named in recognition of the first chancellor of Allen College, Dr. Jane Hasek, for her visionary leadership in the establishment of the College. The recipients of the Jane E. Hasek Excellence in Nursing Award are Hannah Pearson and Matthew Onofrio.

Dr. John F. Maughan Honorary Award

The Dr. John F. Maughan Honorary Award was established in 2000 by Cedar Valley Medical Specialists Radiologists and is presented annually to a radiography graduate in honor of Dr. John F. Maughan. Dr. Maughan was medical advisor of the radiography program from 1984-1996, providing guidance and leadership. He served as a role model for others as an outstanding clinical practitioner and demonstrated characteristics that reflect the highest professional radiological standards. The recipient is selected based on characteristics of excellence as demonstrated by leadership, characteristics that reflect the highest professional radiography standards, and academic excellence. The 2013 recipient is Alex Buhrow.

Allen College Service Award

Selection of the Allen College Service Award is made by the Allen College faculty for students who have provided outstanding service to the College and as ambassadors in the community, and have demonstrated a strong commitment to the core values espoused in the College philosophy. Recipients of the 2013 Allen College Service Awards are: Associate of Science in Radiography program recipient: Lindsey Hildebrand Bachelor of Science in Nursing program recipients: Taylor Cowell and Abigail Siek

The American Society for Clinical Pathology National Student Honor Award

The American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) established the National Student Honor Award to recognize students in the laboratory profession who demonstrate academic excellence and a commitment to community service and leadership activities. Through this award, ASCP wishes to acknowledge future laboratory professionals and to make others aware of the contributions of laboratorians. The 2013 recipients of the National Student Honor Award are Crystal Allen, Katie Haugen, Faith Kruse, Kyle Odneal and Danielle Wiebenga.

Alumni News Mary Shirk Marienau inducted into Alumni Hall of Fame

Mary Shirk Marienau was nominated to join the Allen College Alumni Hall of Fame for 2013. Marienau graduated from the Allen School of Nursing in 1971. She was the first Allen School of Nursing student to become a mother while in school, and she continued to create firsts in her career. Marienau accomplished many things after graduating from Allen School of Nursing. She earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of Northern Iowa; her master’s degree at Winona State University in Winona, MN; her PhD at the University of Minnesota; and her nurse anesthetist certificate at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN.

Because of her interest in leadership and education, Marienau became a site visitor for the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs in 1987. Now the director of the Master of Nurse Anethesia program at Mayo Clinic, Marienau helped create the school’s Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program.

Mary Shirk Marienau (r) with her daughter, Jennifer Marienau Bland (l), and mother, Mary Jane Shirk (center).

Bachelor of Health Sciences –Nuclear Medicine Technology Shelbi Belcher* Danielle Hollinrake**

Allen College visits Ireland

A group of Allen College alumni and Allen College and Allen Hospital friends recently returned from a fun, educational tour around the Green Isle of Ireland. The trip included Dublin, a visit to the Cliffs of Moher and visits to Knappogue Castle and St. Kevin’s Monastery. Join us for a Balkan adventure, May 4-15, 2014. Visit www.GTD.org and type in group number 140515 for more information.

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Allen College Board of Trustees Bishop Steven L. Ullestead, Chair Iowa Synod, ELCA

Pam Delagardelle President/CEO UnityPoint Health—Waterloo

Dr. Edith Waldstein Secretary/Treasurer Wartburg College

Dr. Joel Haack University of Northern Iowa Health System

Dr. Linda Allen Hawkeye Community College

JoAn Headington Allen Memorial Hospital School of Nursing, Class of 1966

Mike Christiason Retired Businessman

Dr. Beverly Smith Waterloo Schools

Dr. Darrel Colson Wartburg College

Jean Trainor Veridian Credit Union

Upcoming events Allen College Alumni & Friends at the Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center: The Broadway Show – MEMPHIS Tuesday, Oct. 22 6 p.m. Reception and 7:30 p.m. Performance Tickets - $43 per person, including reception Contact Kristin Teig Torres at 319-226-2016 or [email protected] for reservations or more information.

Allen College Alumni Association Board Members 2013-2014 Academic Year Vicki Barth ’69 Shawn Buhrow ’91, ’07, ’11 Craig Buskohl ’01 Deb Caughron ’76 Dana Clasen ’95 Jan Davis ’08, ’13 Janice Deflinger ’10 Tracy Elliott ’93, ’12 Jennifer Goos ’92 Kelsie Graham ’11 Deb Lodge ’04, ’10 Kim Lodge ’88, ’04 Robyn Meeks ’99, ’03 Cristina Ortiz ’95 Verla Paulson ’56 Brittney Peters ’11 Zoe Schaefer ’83, ’06 Gil Shultz ’87 Dana Wedeking ’80, ’06, ’10 Anna Weepie ’97 Miranda Seliger ’07 Dr. Jerry Durham, Chancellor, Allen College Matt Rolinger, Ex Officio, Allen Foundation Jared Seliger, Health Sciences Faculty Rep. Kristin Teig Torres, Alumni Relations, Allen College

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