Pamela Giles: VITA. Core courses for PhD in Adult and Higher Education University of Oklahoma. Midwest Scholars Research Conference.

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1 Pamela Giles: VITA EDUCATION 2010 PhD, Education Focus: Learning Management. Walden University Summer and Fall 2000 Core courses for PhD in Adult and Higher Education University of Oklahoma 1993 MS, Community Health Nursing, Marion, IN 1980 BS, Nursing Marion College, Marion, IN EDUCATION Other July, 2009 February, 2009 June, 2008 February, 2008 April, 2007 March, 2007 January, 2007 Presenter, CAHEA Conference Orlando, FL Presenter, Midwest Scholars Research Conference Indianapolis, IN Innovations in Faith-Based Education Nursing Conference Marion, IN Midwest Scholars Research Conference Indianapolis, IN Teaching & Learning With Technology Conference Purdue University, Lafayette, IN National DNP Conference Baltimore, Maryland AACN Doctoral Conference Florida

2 October 2005 AACN Fall Conference President and convener, Christian Parish Nursing Association Conference Indianapolis, IN February 2005 November 2003 March 2003 September 2000 June 2000 October 1999 November 1998 October 1998 March 1998 July 1997 April 1997 October 1996 April 1996 Co-Presenter, AACN Master s Education Conference San Diego, CA AACN Leadership Conference San Antonio, TX HIPAA Conference Faculty Development Conference University of Central Oklahoma God and the Academy Atlanta, GA AACN Fall Semiannual Meeting AACN Baccalaureate Education Conference San Antonio AACN Fall Semiannual Meeting AACN Spring Semiannual Meeting The Changing Face of Health Care Trinity International University Clinical-Ethical Decision Making: Care-based ethics in a changing health care environment Glen Oaks Community College Spiritual Care: Positive Influence on health Nurses Christian Fellowship Designing Brochures and Newsletters SkillPath Seminar

3 July 1995 October 1994 October 1993 September 1993 February 1993 October 1992 September 1992 August 1992 Bioethics Conference: Death and Dying Trinity International University Spiritual Care: Answers to Questions Nurses Christian Fellowship Mission Possible: Health Care for the Poor Christian Community Health Fellowship Parish Nurse Symposium Maywood, IL Oncological Nursing Update IWU Research Conference Spiritual Care: Research and Practice Conference Nurses Christian Fellowship Exploring the Mystery of Relapse in Schizophrenia VA Medical Center Conference Diabetes Mellitus: The Nurse s Role in Its Management Community Hospital Workshop WORK EXPERIENCE 2004 present Chair, Department of Graduate Studies in Nursing Education, College of Graduate Studies Responsible for overall program design, accreditation and evaluation of graduate nursing degree programs. Degree programs include majors in Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (NP), Nursing Administration (NA) and Nursing Education (NE). Coordinated the design and development of the NA and NE programs, delivered in both EduFlex and 100% online formats. Introduced an online component across programs to increase student accessibility and technological abilities. Saw enrollment increase from 173 students in 2004 to 464 students in Helped create and introduce a Grow Your Own faculty program to help identify, educate and hire mission-fit nursing faculty for IWU. Grants written/received: 2005: $54, : $67, : $127, : $146,610

4 Director, RNBSN Completion Program ( ) Bartlesville Wesleyan College/Oklahoma Wesleyan University Division of Adult Education, Chair, Division of Nursing ( ) Oklahoma Wesleyan University Designed and implemented first non-traditional RNBSN program in the state of Oklahoma. Received an initial 5-year accreditation from the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education in Within 3 years hired 35 adjunct and 1 full-time faculty; average enrollment of 300 students in 7 sites throughout eastern Oklahoma. Graduated over 300 students in a six-year period. In 2003 wrote self-study and hosted CCNE focused visit; received an additional 5-year extension to initial CCNE accreditation. Designed MSN degree program and obtained all necessary institutional approvals. Wrote two HLC/NCA nursing-specific self-studies and hosted successful accreditation site visits. Participated in one institutional HLC/NCA re-accreditation process. Wrote self-study for initial approval for traditional four-year nursing program and successfully presented it to Oklahoma Board of Nursing Coordinator, Faculty Services; Assistant Director, RNBS Completion Program Division of Adult and Professional Studies Responsible for finding faculty for new RNBS Completion Program. Within 3 years hired 67 faculty throughout the states of Indiana and Ohio. Ongoing responsibilities included recruiting, interviewing and assessing potential adjunct faculty; supervision, evaluation, and developmental offerings for current adjunct faculty; leading faculty focus sessions; producing a bimonthly faculty newsletter; administrative class visits for class starts, troubleshooting, ongoing evaluation, etc; writing faculty handbook, orientation manuals, and other supplemental materials. Summer 1993 Taught in both the RNBS program and the on-campus nursing program: Theoretical Foundations, Ethics and Intercultural Nursing. Clinical instructor for sophomore nursing students, Marion, IN

5 Fall Summer 1993 Fall Summer 1993 Fall Fall 1992 Fall Summer 1990 Staff Nurse and Relief Charge Nurse, Medical Surgical Unit Veterans Administration Medical Center, Marion, IN Graduate assistant in sophomore nursing lab, Marion, IN Staff Nurse and Relief Charge Nurse, Emergency Room Community Hospital East, Indianapolis, IN Staff Nurse, Assistant Director of Nursing Kamakwie Wesleyan Hospital, Sierra Leone West Africa Responsibilities included supervising the Expanded Program for Immunization in the Western Province; conducting monthly Under-Five village health clinics; conducting village health assessment surveys; outpatient screening and triage in a dispensary setting; head nurse duties for 70-bed hospital; conducting TB clinics; overseeing drug inventory and ordering for hospital and 4 dispensaries; circulating nurse in surgery; networking with other mission hospitals. Summer Spring 1983 Staff Nurse, Surgical Intensive Care Unit Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, IL Responsibilities included patient care for open-heart, kidney transplant, peritoneal dialysis and general surgical patients. Spring Summer 1981 Staff Nurse, Medical-Surgical and Orthopedic Units Caylor-Nickel Clinic, Bluffton, IN HONORS 1993 Sigma Theta Tau 1976 Who s Who in American High School Students PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS Oklahoma Nurses Association present Member, Sigma Theta Tau Indiana State Nurses Association American Public Health Association

6 COMMITTEES Spring, 2009 Fall, 2008 Spring, 2008 present Spring, 2008 Fall, 2007 Spring, 2008 Member, Lilly Scholarship Fund Recommendation Committee (IWU) Member, HLC Accreditation Sub-Committee (IWU) Member, HLC Assessment Academy (IWU) Member, Lilly Scholarship Fund Recommendation Committee (IWU) Member, Faculty Rank and Promotion Task Force (IWU) present Member, Faculty Needs Task Force (AGS) Chair, Professional Development Council (CGS) Secretary, Faculty Council (CGS) Member, University Faculty Relations Council (IWU) Member, Professional Development Council College of Graduate Studies CGS Representative to Faculty Senate College of Graduate Studies 2004 present Member, Nursing Education Coordinating Council Member, Academic Affairs Council Chair, Graduate Nursing Committee College of Graduate Studies Member, Indiana Deans and Directors of Nursing Education Vice-President, Faculty Council Oklahoma Wesleyan University Chair, Oklahoma Deans and Directors of Baccalaureate Nursing Education Member, Faculty Development Committee Member, Integrated Marketing Task Force Oklahoma Wesleyan University

7 Member, Academic Affairs Committee Oklahoma Wesleyan University BSN Representative, Oklahoma Deans and Directors of Associate Nursing Education Student Assessment Committee Bartlesville Wesleyan College/Oklahoma Wesleyan University Member, Oklahoma Deans and Directors of Baccalaureate Nursing Education Member, Faculty Council Bartlesville Wesleyan College/Oklahoma Wesleyan University Member, Advisory Board Visiting Nurse Association, North Central Indiana Member, Admission Review Committee Member, Academic Directors/Appeals Committee Member, Grade Inflation Task Force (ad hoc) Member, Web Page Development Committee (ad hoc), Division of APS Member, Spiritual Care Committee, Division of Nursing 1995 Member, Chair Search Committee, Division of Nursing Member, Curriculum Committee Chairman, Policy and Grievance Committee, Division of Nursing Secretary, Sigma Theta Tau Executive Committee Marion, Indiana Member, Nurses Christian Fellowship District Committee Chair, By-Laws Committee Member, Policy and Grievance Committee, Division of Nursing Member, Administrative Council Member, Academic Affairs Sub-Committee, Division of Adult and Professional Studies

8 PRESENTATIONS April, 2007 June, 2006 February, 2005 January 2004 September 1993 Presentation: Fostering Emotional Connection & Community Via Blackboard Teaching & Learning With Technology Conference Purdue University Presentation: If We Are The Body Wesleyan Medical Fellowship Houghton, NY Co-presenter: Implementing Non-Traditional Nurse Practitioner Education for Working Nurses AACN Master s Education Conference San Diego, CA Presentation: If We Are The Body Wesleyan Compassion Ministries Conference Poster presentation Parish Nurse Symposium Maywood, Illinois RESEARCH Present April 1993 Dissertation: The Impact of Adult Degree-Completion Programs On the Organizational Climate of Christian Colleges and Universities Thesis: Parish Nursing and the Health Promotion Model: A Feasible Partnership? OTHER ACTIVITIES Fellow, Women in Leadership Development Initiative 2006 present Board Member, Carey Services a service organization for the developmentally and physically challenged 2004 present President, Christian Parish Nursing Council/Association Board Member, Parish Nurse, Inc. an interdenominational organization focusing on congregational health in the Wesleyan tradition

9 Independent consultant: Non-traditional nursing education Member, Board of Trustees Wesleyan Christian School Bartlesville, OK Member, Missions Committee First Wesleyan Church Bartlesville, OK Member, Local Board of Administration Nelson Street Wesleyan Church Marion, IN