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2015

University of Dayton

SEHS News for Alumni

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Distinguished Research: Dr. Susan Davies On Traumatic Brain Injuries, University Of Dayton Sep 2015

Distinguished Research: Dr. Susan Davies On Traumatic Brain Injuries, University Of Dayton

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Dr. Susan Davies is an associate professor and coordinator of the school psychology program in the Department of Counselor Education and Human Services. Dr. Davies is one of a few national scholars studying the role of schools in helping children and young adults who have sustained concussions and more severe traumatic brain injuries (TBIs).


Staff Spotlight: Sharon Mize, University Of Dayton Sep 2015

Staff Spotlight: Sharon Mize, University Of Dayton

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As the business office assistant, Sharon Mize provides administrative support to the department’s financial operations. She sees every day as a learning experience and takes advantage of every opportunity to advance her skills.


Accomplished Alumni, University Of Dayton Sep 2015

Accomplished Alumni, University Of Dayton

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Alumni accomplishments


Message From The Dean, Kevin R. Kelly Sep 2015

Message From The Dean, Kevin R. Kelly

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This issue is our first communication to alumni since the Dayton Educator was phased out in 2010. We can’t wait to make up for lost time and catch you up on some of the great recent developments in the School of Education and Health Sciences (SEHS). This issue brings you news regarding Fitz Hall, our new academic home on campus.


More Than Medicine, Erin Callahan Sep 2015

More Than Medicine, Erin Callahan

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On the fifth floor of Fitz Hall, the next generation of Physician Assistants is learning not only how to care for patients through medical practice, but also how to care about them through the Marianist spirit. These students are part of the new Department of Physician Assistant Education, which launched in fall 2014 with a Master of Physician Assistant Practice (MPAP) program. The program just enrolled its second cohort and now welcomes a total of 65 students.


Faculty Spotlight: New Faculty Members, University Of Dayton Sep 2015

Faculty Spotlight: New Faculty Members, University Of Dayton

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The School of Education and Health Sciences faculty take pride in fulfilling our vision "to prepare distinctive graduates who will effectively and efficiently utilize the highest quality of learning, leadership and scholarship to build strong learning communities and develop collaborative, caring partnerships." We are happy to introduce our new faculty members and are proud to have them on board to educate and lead our students.


Learning To Lead, Erin Callahan Sep 2015

Learning To Lead, Erin Callahan

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The National Council on Teacher Quality ranked UD’s teacher education program No. 4 out of 107 “Top Ranked” teacher preparation programs. The Review evaluated a total of 1,612 programs. The University of Dayton was recognized for the quality of its elementary education program, specifically early childhood education. The Review examined elementary content, early reading, working with struggling readers and classroom management, and assessed several EDT reading and math courses.


Inspirational Move, Molly Blake Sep 2015

Inspirational Move, Molly Blake

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Having bid adieu to its previous homes in Chaminade Hall and Frericks Convocation Center, the School of Education and Health Sciences capped off a major transition to Fitz Hall this past summer. The move kicked off in May 2014 when Teacher Education, Center for Catholic Education, and Dean’s Office initiated the transition. After that, the Counselor Education & Human Services and Educational Administration and Health & Sports Science departments completed the move.


Student Spotlight: Rev. Lawrence Nwabueze, O.P., University Of Dayton Sep 2015

Student Spotlight: Rev. Lawrence Nwabueze, O.P., University Of Dayton

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Reverend Lawrence Nwabueze, O.P. comes to the University of Dayton from Nigeria where he completed his undergraduate degree in the Faculty of Education. He is a member of the Religious Order of Preachers (Dominicans) in the Province of Saint Joseph the Worker, Nigeria and Ghana (O.P.). The O.P. operates schools in Nigeria with a goal of being vessels of God’s love in the challenges of modern-day West Africa. Father Nwabueze was ordained a priest on January 3, 2004. He arrived in the United States on his first mission outside his home country in December of 2005.


Global Perspective: Exceptional Care, Erin Callahan Sep 2015

Global Perspective: Exceptional Care, Erin Callahan

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Each year, a group of 10 second and third year students in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program travel to China as part of an exchange program and earn a summer certificate for their involvement. They learn about the similarities and differences between Eastern and Western philosophies of medicine, the kinds of healthcare Mainland China offers, and they participate in lessons both to teach methods of physical therapy, and learn about new methods.