Category: CHHSnews
A group of NIU students turned summer break into a learning experience when they traveled to Ireland for two weeks as part of the university’s study abroad program. Led by Presidential Teaching Professor Jeanette Rossetti of the School of Nursing, seven Huskies explored the history of Ireland’s healthcare system and current health services including specialties...
A team of NIU grad students offered Rockford high school students a glimpse into the healthcare field during an event held last month at the Family Health, Wellness and Literacy Center. The community collaboration with Trio Upward Bound program is part of the School of Allied Health and Communicative Disorders’ (AHCD) continuing efforts to increase...
Melani Duffrin, professor in the School of Interdisciplinary Health Professions, was named the Nutrition Education for the Public Dietetic Practice Group (NEP DPG) Award of Excellence winner. The Award of Excellence recognizes high-quality nutrition education projects that enhance and advance the objectives of the NEP DPG. Duffrin’s research focuses on measuring the affective domains of learning guided by learning theory that are...
Two students from the College of Health and Human Sciences(CHHS) have been named Interns of the Semester for the spring 2022 term by NIU Career Services. Danielle Havlik, a speech-language pathology major, and Caitlin Richmond, a human development and family sciences major, were selected for their outstanding contributions and are now eligible to compete for the...
A team from the College of Health and Human Sciences recently earned a $112,000 Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) sub-award as part of the Education and Training to Support the Northern Illinois Region Bringing Simulation to the Community application. This effort, led by Beverly Henry, Michael Kushnick and Kristen Selig, relies on great collaboration...
NIU School of Nursing was recently granted continued accreditation from the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) for their bachelor’s and master’s programs (through 2032) and for the Doctor of Nursing Practice program (through 2027). “Throughout this three year preparatory process, staff and faculty actively participated in the self-study and dramatically improved our evaluation processes...
Beverly Henry has been named interim dean of the College of Health and Human Sciences (CHHS) effective June 1, 2022. She replaces Dean Lynda Ransdell who accepted a position at Boise State University. “I look forward to working with all the constituencies in the college,” Henry said. “We will continue to advance our work and build strong...
Brooke Benford is majoring in biomedical engineering, but on April 15, she showed off her culinary skills. Along with fellow John Henrik Clarke Honor Society members Britiany Wilson, Imani Jones, Jacy Rogers, Nina Tackett, Kianna Graves and Daija Hammonds, the NIU junior spent the afternoon cooking on campus so that others could enjoy a delicious...
The Illinois Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics named Julie Patterson, assistant professor of Nutrition and Dietetics in the School of Health Studies, as its 2022 Outstanding Dietitian of the Year award winner. Each state selects a recipient for the annual award which recognizes the commitment to excellence made by an individual who has demonstrated outstanding...
The NIU Autism Caregiver Group welcomed caregivers and children to the Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic on March 24 where Jessica Wexell and Autumn Gabriel, of DeKalb-based RAMP Center for Independent Living (CIL), were the guest speakers. “I really appreciated the engaging conversation between the caregivers and the RAMP representatives,” said Allison Gladfelter, associate professor of Speech-Language Pathology...
To commemorate Women’s History Month, NIU Today is publishing a series of articles highlighting faculty, staff, students, alumni and programs that make an impact at NIU and beyond. DeAnna Harris-McKoy is a teacher, researcher, supervisor and therapist, all rolled into one. The associate professor in the School of Family and Consumer Sciences and director of...
A team from the College of Health and Human Sciences recently earned a $112,000 Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) sub-award as part of the Education and Training to Support the Northern Illinois Region Bringing Simulation to the Community application. This effort, led by Beverly Henry, Michael Kushnick and Kristen Selig, relies on great collaboration...
