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Welcome Dr. Robert Bohman - Dean of AA and Operations

2008-12-30T14:09:52Z

SU Savannah - Welcome Robert Bohman, Ed. D., to South University. He is the new Dean of Academic Affairs and Operations for the Savannah campus.

Faculty News: Instructor Lands Lead Role in Local Play

2008-12-30T14:13:40Z

Instructor Lands Lead Role in Local Play

SU Montgomery - Susie Priori, MD, Anatomy & Physiology Instructor, won the lead role in a play titled “The Moving of Lilla Barton.” The comedy chronicles the attempts of a small Alabama church’s leadership to evict the widow of a deceased minister from the church rectory. Members of the congregation find that Lilla will not be moved, which leaves them stuck in a spiritual and practical quandary.

The play will be presented at the Red Door Theatre in Union Springs, Alabama, February 12 - 14. Dr. Priori recently performed in “Steel Magnolias” this fall.

Honor Society of Nursing holds induction ceremonies

2008-12-30T14:33:51Z

Honor Society of Nursing holds induction ceremonies SU Tampa & West Palm Beach -

Honor Society of Nursing holds induction ceremonies

2008-12-30T14:33:51Z

Honor Society of Nursing holds induction ceremonies SU Tampa & West Palm Beach -

CJ Department and Career Services Sponsors US Border Patrol Visit

2009-03-21T02:53:07Z

Montgomery (Winter 2009) - U.S. Border Patrol Agents I. Rivas and H. Jasso visited the campus in Montgomery to recruit for open positions with the U.S. Border Patrol. The organization has over 4,000 positions to monitor the United State’s northern and southern borders.

The agents shared with students how the U.S. Border Patrol trains agents, what the typical job duties of an agent include, minimum requirements for becoming an agent, the average work environment and salary for agents, and job locations. Students interested in more information about the U.S. Border Patrol can call 1-800-863-9382 or visit them online: www.borderpatrol.com.

Nursing students brave the heat to help others

2009-03-21T13:20:23Z

SU West Palm Beach – Recently, nursing students took on the heat to help in the Back to School Bash at Gaines Park. Approximately 4,500 people attended the free event. South University Nursing Students volunteered their talent along side medical doctors, nurse practitioners, and nurses, who donated their time to assist families with free physicals and screening in preparation for the start of the new school year.

Where to Go When Google Doesn’t Know

2009-06-04T23:07:24Z

Library says tapping into the “Hidden Web” can help students make the grade

SU All (Spring 2009) - With the help of sites such as Google and Yahoo, students have become savvy online searchers, but even the most agile Internet searchers find that some questions just don’t produce the right results, leaving them unable to effectively and efficiently complete their assignments.

Kate Sawyer, Director of University Libraries for South University, says the problem may not be that the answer isn’t out there but that the usual search engines just can’t get at it. She says that general search engines search what’s free on the Web, but often the most accurate, current educational information resides in what insiders call the “Hidden Web”— password-protected subscription websites typically not open to Web search engines.

“Free search engines are great for finding simple answers to simple questions, but when the answers really matter — like a research assignment— we recommend using something more authoritative,” says Ms. Sawyer. “When you search the free Web you have no idea whether you’re getting accurate information or not.”

AAPA Annual Conference - a success for SU's Physician Assistant students

2009-07-01T05:00:00Z

SU Savannah (Spring 2009) - South University student leaders made a positive impact in the Physician Assistant (PA) profession during the American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) annual conference. South University PA Student, Kate Callaway, President of the Student Academy of the AAPA, led PA students to develop initiatives for next year as she presided over the Assembly of Representatives.

In the Student Academy officer elections: PA Student Whitney Jeffrey was elected as the Southeast Regional Chair, and Kate Callaway was appointed to continue her work on the AAPA Board of Directors as the Immediate Past President of SAAAPA.

“The highlight of the week for me was meeting Dr. Harvey Estes, who is a co-founder of the PA profession,” said Kate Callaway. “We had the opportunity to discuss the future of the PA profession and current healthcare reform.”

South University received three awards during the conference. The Student Academy recognized South University with the Outstanding Student Society Award - Honorable Mention for outstanding service to the profession in the areas of public education, public service, promotion of diversity, and professional involvement. Tricia Howard, PA-C and Faculty Advisor for PA student society class of 2010, was also honored for her leadership and service to the students and took home the Outstanding Student Society Faculty Advisor Award - Honorable Mention.

Finally, The President's Circle Award was presented to South University for their contribution of $1,050 and children's books to the Host City Prevention Campaign. Both the 2009 and 2010 class raised funds for the annual philanthropic project, which will benefit the San Diego Family Care's Pediatric Mid-City Community Clinic and literacy education.

South University's challenge bowl team competed for the elusive silver trophy but was shut out after a hard fight in the first round against the overall winners. The students were quick on the buzzers and led the beginning of the round. The time that the challenge bowl team spent studying will surely benefit them on the PA board exam next year.

(Photo: Dr. Harvey Estes and Katie Callaway)

Three Tampa faculty members published

2009-07-15T13:47:56Z

SU Tampa (Summer 2009) - Congratulations go out to three Tampa faculty members who were recently published. Their published work, which includes an article, a short story, and a book, is as varied as South University's degree programs.

Melissa Gainey, RN,MSN,JD, Assistant Professor of Nursing (Photo Left), co-authored an article titled: Precepting the Pre-Licensure Nursing Student: Some Legal Consideration, published in the June 2009 issue of the Florida Nurse. The article provided legal considerations in compliance with Florida Administrative Code and pertinent Florida Board of Nursing regulations relevant to clinical training, standards of nursing education and delegation to unlicensed personnel. Issues pertaining to liability as it relates to negligent delegation were also explored.

Kevin Jones, MFA, Assistant Professor of English (Photo Center), published a short story in a military anthology (http://www.homeofthebraveanthology.com), with part of the proceeds going to USA Cares (http://www.usacares.org/), a national, non-profit organization that helps military members serving since 9/11. Home of the Brave: Stories in Uniform features 24 moving stories that relate to the military. Many critically acclaimed as well as emerging authors are included. Mr. Jones was stationed in Hawaii with the United States Marine Corps from 1990-1994. His service included Operation Desert Storm, and deployments to Japan, the Philippines, Hong Kong, and Tahiti. His fiction and essays have appeared in Inkpot and The New York Times.

Dr. Rose Nieves, PhD., ARNP-C, Assistant Professor of Nursing (Photo Right), published her doctoral research in the book titled: Influence of Acculturation on Asthma Outcomes in Hispanic Children. The book encompasses different familial barriers that parents perceive in obtaining optimal health outcomes in their asthmatic children. [Nieves, R.,(2008). Influence of Acculturation on Asthma Outcomes in Hispanic Children. VDM Verlag of Germany.]

CJ and IT Program Presents Career Networking Days

2009-07-29T18:24:17Z

SU Montgomery (Spring 2009) - The Criminal Justice and Information Technology programs at South University-Montgomery collaborated in presenting Career Networking Days on May 27-28 as the key event for CJ-IT Week. During the event, 26 organizations that included local businesses as well as state and federal government agencies came to campus to network with students in all degree programs.

Students gained valuable present and future career information about the participating organizations while visiting with representatives from each organization. The halls and library of the campus were filled with stations set up for organizations because of the overwhelming response of organizations with a presence in the Montgomery area wanting to interact with the students. The participating organizations were as follows:

State of Alabama Personnel
Alabama Administrative Office of Courts
Alabama Criminal Justice Information Center (ACJIC)
Alabama Department of Conservation & Natural Resources
Alabama Department of Finance, Information Systems Division
Alabama Department of Insurance, State Fire Marshall's Office
Alabama Department of Public Safety
Alabama Department of Transportation
Alabama National Guard
Alabama State Attorney General's Office
FBI
Federal Defender's Office
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Hyundai
Jackson Hospital
Montgomery City/County Personnel
Montgomery County Community Corrections
Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office
Montgomery County Sheriff's Office
Montgomery Police Department
NCO
Strategic Placement Services
U.S. Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms
U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration
U.S. Secret Service
Wilson Price Information Technology

The Criminal Justice and Information Technology programs received special support from the staff of the Career Services, Student Affairs, Library, and Legal Studies as well as Dean Basil Manly. The students of Criminal Justice and Information Technology created information boards about their programs and the event in addition to helping on the event days. Additionally, Los Cabos Cantina provided food for all networkers.

Keith Johnson, Alabama Finance Department, Information System Division speaks with Chris Washington, Information Technology Student

Sgt. Lavender, Montgomery Police Department

Students Cole Wyatt, Criminal Justice Program and Patrick Tatum, Paralegal Studies Program