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School of Nursing 2015 Teaching Awards |
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May 5, 2015, Volume 61, No. 33 |
Dean’s Award for Exemplary Teaching
Bart C. De Jonghe, assistant professor of nursing, is the recipient of the Dean’s Award for Exemplary Teaching, which is given for demonstrated commitment to educational leadership across the curriculum and for developing innovative teaching methods that stimulate, inspire and challenge students.
Dr. De Jonghe is a member of the nutrition faculty at the School of Nursing and also teaches several critical science courses. Dr. De Jonghe was selected for this award for being a master teacher with great depth of knowledge and for his innovative methods for enhancing the educational experience for his students. He is fully present for every course he teaches and is generous with his time as a guest lecturer in other courses, both in Penn Nursing and across campus. He makes himself available for students who are struggling by providing additional time after every course for discussion, either one-on-one or in small group settings. He is known for conversing with his students rather than lecturing and for teaching about nutrition by preparing meals for his students. As a colleague said, “his creativity and charisma is virtually unmatched, and his enthusiasm and collegiality are unwavering.” In addition to classroom teaching, Dr. De Jonghe works closely with students to foster their research interests. One of his students noted, “Many faculty can convey substance of coursework and knowledge; however, it takes a unique talent to bridge the academic world with the clinical world. It takes an even more special talent to use that bridge to reignite a true passion for learning within a student. Dr. De Jonghe has done that for me.” |
Dean’s Award for Undergraduate Scholarly Mentorship
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Bridgette M. Brawner, assistant professor of nursing, is the recipient of the Dean’s Award for Undergraduate Scholarly Mentorship, which is given for exceptional mentoring of undergraduate students in the introduction of and participation in undergraduate nursing research. Dr. Brawner was selected for this award for being a passionate expert in her field who fully engages students within her research in order to provide them with a safe and fully supported environment in which they might foster their own research endeavors. She treats each student with respect and provides mentoring tailored to each individual that fosters personal as well as professional growth. As one student noted, “she encourages her students to ceaselessly improve their research skills and knowledge, be it through a new statistics program or manuscript; to brainstorm novel recruitment strategies of research subjects; or to…submit the abstract for publication, despite our hesitations. She exudes a patience and passion for nursing research that inspires me.” As Dr. Brawner would phrase it herself, she is “really into mentoring.” Dr. Brawner is a faculty member in both the Center for Health Equity Research and the Center for Global Women’s Health, where she completed three years of post-doctoral training.
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Dean’s Award for Exemplary Professional Practice
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Margaret C. Souders, assistant professor of human genetics, is the recipient of the Dean’s Award for Exemplary Professional Practice, which is given for excellence in clinical or professional nursing practice and for the integration of practice into scholarship and teaching. In addition to being a member of the Standing Faculty—Clinician-Educators in the School, Dr. Souders is a pediatric nurse practitioner at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP). Dr. Souders was chosen for this award for her scholarly practice in child and adolescent psychiatry in the Autism Integrated Care Program and the Clinical Genetics Center in the 22q and You Center, where she cares for some of the most complex and unique of patients. In her care of this latter group, a colleague wrote, “I know firsthand about the complexity of these patients and am in awe of the care that Margaret provides to this very unique population.” In addition to conducting comprehensive psychiatric evaluations for children and adolescents, she specializes in the diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorders, neurodevelopmental disorders and youth with behavioral sleep disorders. With her research in sleep disorders in children at the heart of her practice, she is committed to providing the highest quality care for her patients, resulting in an enhanced quality of life for patients and their families. |
Dean’s Award for Exemplary Citizenship
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Patricia D’Antonio, Killebrew-Censits Endowed Term Chair in Undergraduate Education and chair of the family and community health department, is the recipient of the Dean’s Award for Exemplary Citizenship, which is given to a member of the senior faculty for significant contributions to the School over time. Dr. D’Antonio was selected for this award by her peers for representing the highest qualities of service and for her contributions to the Penn Nursing and University communities. Dr. D’Antonio exemplifies the meaning of service, mentorship and leadership, consistently going over and above what could be expected of any faculty member. Her door is always open to colleagues, students and staff alike and she is never too busy to provide mentorship, advice or just a listening ear. She is also well known for stepping up to offer her own services and those of her department’s staff in supporting other members of the faculty when in need. With years of willing and highly engaged committee service, Dr. D’Antonio has represented the School of Nursing and demonstrated her commitment to the University; campus-wide, she is considered a force for nursing and women. She is also an exemplary citizen for nursing nationally and internationally through her scholarly work in nursing history. In all her roles, her advocacy and service are based on her scholarly research on the power of women and the power of nurses. As a colleague noted, “Pat is the consummate giving citizen who well represents the best in civic duty, generosity in spirit and giving of her time and talents.” |
Dean’s Award for Teaching Excellence by Non-Standing Faculty
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Wendy Hobbie, lecturer, is the recipient of the Dean’s Award for Teaching Excellence by Non-Standing Faculty, which is given to a member of the associated faculty or academic staff for demonstrated excellence in teaching. Ms. Hobbie teaches in the pediatric acute care nurse practitioner (NP) program and is the associate director of the Cancer Survivorship Program at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. In addition, she developed and directs the Pediatric Oncology NP concentration, the only one of its kind in the country. She is also a pioneer in distance education, having established a highly successful Pediatric Oncology NP Program with St. Jude’s Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee. Ms. Hobbie was chosen for this award for being an expert in her field and for her ability to transfer her clinical excellence and expertise to her students with the goal to develop a cadre of nationally sought-after nurses who have greatly enhanced the practice of pediatric oncology nurse practitioners. In addition to her leadership and teaching, Ms. Hobbie is a committed mentor for her students, which begins prior to their arrival on campus and continues beyond graduation. She takes the time to get to know each as an individual and offers mentorship suited to their learning style in order to insure their success. As one former student noted, “I would never be who I am today without the guidance of Wendy Hobbie. Wendy brings truthfulness, high expectations and a wealth of knowledge to her role as educator.” |
SNAP Undergraduate Award for Teaching
Christine Brewer, lecturer, is the recipient of the Undergraduate Award for Teaching, which is given by the undergraduate nursing students (SNAP) for excellence in teaching, demonstrated by knowledge of the subject matter, ability to stimulate student interest and professional development, innovative teaching methods and student responsiveness. The undergraduate students selected Ms. Brewer for her attentiveness, compassion and kindness as an instructor. As one remarked, “Christine is an amazing lecturer and clinical instructor who is continuously supportive, caring and compassionate towards her students. She is passionate about what she does and that clearly shines through in her teaching.” Among the academic staff, Ms. Brewer is known for being a positive force who inspires confidence in her students by creating a dynamic and supportive environment that fosters learning.
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GSO Outstanding Nurse Educator Award
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Susan Keim |
Susan K. Keim, advanced senior lecturer, is the recipient of the Outstanding Nurse Educator Award, which is given by the master’s students (GSO) for excellence in teaching as demonstrated by knowledge of the subject matter, ability to stimulate student interest and professional development, innovative teaching methods and student responsiveness. Ms. Keim is the director of the nursing & healthcare administration and health leadership programs and a well-respected member of the academic staff. She is known by her students for her energy and creativity in supporting them throughout all levels of their career development. One of her students commented, “she is truly a leader, with an inspirational attitude and innovative approach to the nursing and healthcare administration and health leadership programs.”
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Barbara J. Lowery DSO Faculty Award
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Salimah H. Meghani, associate professor of nursing, is the recipient of the Barbara J. Lowery DSO Faculty Award, which is given by the Doctoral Student Organization (DSO) to a member of the faculty who has advanced nursing science through exemplary and unwavering doctoral student mentorship. Dr. Meghani was selected for being truly invested in her students and demanding high quality work from them, while fostering a nurturing, supportive environment in which students can grow and thrive. One of her students noted, “she has always made herself available to us outside of class, for personal and professional matters alike. Her guidance and mentorship are invaluable! Great mentorship skills for doctoral students as evidenced by how she helps students organize their thought processes and walks them through their topic step by step until they reach their specific research question...her knowledge and skills in quantitative, qualitative and mixed methods made her a great resource person for all students with different interests.”
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