Department Chairperson - Undergraduate Non-Traditional Studies EDUCATION Associate Professor Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center 3601 4th St. Stop 6264 Lubbock, TX 79430-6264 Office Phone: (806) 743-2730 Fax: (806) 743-2792 E-Mail: melinda.mitchell.jones@ttuhsc.edu Year Institution - City, State Degree/Major 2004 Texas Tech University School of Law 1983 University of North Carolina Greensboro, North Carolina 1976 Baylor University Dallas, Texas JD Doctor of Jurisprudence MSN BSN LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATIONS 2004 - Present Texas Law Licensure 1976 - Present Texas RN Licensure, Texas Board of Nursing PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Year(s) Institution Position/Title 2010 - Present Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Associate Professor/Member of the Graduate Faculty 2010 - Present Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center 2012 Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Lubbock, TX Department Chair for Non- Traditional Undergraduate Studies Interim Department Chair - Traditional Undergraduate Program
Page 2 2008-2012 Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center 2004-2010 Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center 1992-2000 Baylor University Dallas-Waco, Texas 1991-1992 Elmwood Medical Center Jefferson, Louisiana 1990-1991 Methodist Hospitals of Dallas Dallas, Texas 1989-1990 Northeast Community Hospital Bedford, Texas 1987-1988 Sisters of Charity of The Incarnate Word Health Care System Houston, Texas 1985-1987 American Medical International Beverly Hills, California 1984-1985 American Medical International Beverly Hills, California 1983-1984 American Medical International Beverly Hills, California 1979-1981 Covenant Palms, Inc. Miami, Florida RN to BSN Program Coordinator Assistant Professor/Non- Traditional Undergraduate Programs Lecturer/Appt: Senior Lecturer in 2000 Vice-President Nursing Service Director of Nursing/Southeastern Medical Center Assistant Administrator Patient Care Services Corporate Director of Program Development Ambulatory Subsidiary Director/Houston Region Management Associate Director of Nursing Director of Nursing
Page 3 1978-1979 Baylor University Medical Center Dallas, Texas 1977-1978 Glorieta Baptist Conference Center Glorieta, New Mexico 1976-1977 Parkland Memorial Hospital Dallas, Texas Assistant Supervisor, Pulmonary/Oncology Head Nurse Campus Health Service Staff Nurse, Adult Burns ADMINISTRATIVE ROLE: 2010 - Present Department Chairperson - Undergraduate Non-Traditional Studies 2012 Interim Department Chair - Traditional Undergraduate Studies 2008 Interim Department Chair - Non-Traditional Undergraduate Studies HONORS 2011 Outstanding Education Section Member Award, The American Asso of Nurse Attorneys 2009 Who s Who Among Executive and Professional Women in Research, Medicine, and Healthcare 2009-2010, Who s Who Among Executive and Professional Women in Research, Medicine, and Healthcare 2008 Leadership Texas Class of 2008 2003 Judge K.K. Leggett Fellow, Washington Legal Foundation 2003 2002 Lubbock National Bank Fellowship, Lubbock National Bank 2002 Best Writer, Texas Bank Lawyer 2001 Best Writer, Texas Bank Lawyer 1983 Baylor Young Graduate Award of Merit, Baylor University 1983 Inducted into Sigma Theta Tau, Sigma Theta Tau 1983 University of North Carolina, Graduate Representative, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools SCHOLARLY ACTIVITIES GRANTS, CONTRACTS AND SPONSORED RESEARCH 2008 - Present Federally Qualified Health Center Look Alike, Jones, M. M. (Co-Principal) Funded 2014-2016 College Credit for Heroes Operation Rev-Up Vbsn Prgm Dvlmpt-Match Federal Pass-Through, MITCHELL-JONES, M. (Principal), $199,544.00
Page 4 Grant 2009 - Present Federally Qualified Health Center New Access Point Grant, Jones, M. M. (Other), $1,480,100.00, Federal 2008 - Present Texas DSHS FQHC Incubator Grant, Jones, M. M. (Co-Principal), State Funded 2010 - Present Texas DSHS FQHC Incubator Grant, Jones, M. M. (Co-Principal) 2009 - Present Texas DSHS FQHC Incubator Grant, Jones, M. M. (Other), $121,600.00 2008 - Present Robert Wood Johnson Foundation New Careers in Nursing Scholarship Program Grant, Jones, M. M. (Co-Principal), $150,000.00 2008-2009 New Access Point FQHC, Billings, L. G. (Other), McMurry, L. J. (Principal), Jones, M. M. (Principal), & Esperat, M. C. R. (Principal), $1,648,100.00 2007 New Access Point FQHC, Billings, L. G. (Other), McMurry, L. J. (Principal), Jones, M. M. (Principal), & Esperat, M. C. R. (Principal), $1,648,100.00, Federal 2006 - Present Competing Continuation: The Larry Combest Community Health & Wellness Center, Jones, M. M. (Co-Principal), $1,046,098.00, Federal RESEARCH CURRENTLY IN PROGRESS Schnetter, Vicki A, Jones, Melinda M, Allen, Patricia E, Lacy, Shelia D, Bakrim, Khadija, Oneal, Cynthia, Designing a Quality Online Course, (On-Going) PUBLICATIONS Published Journal Articles (Peer Reviewed) - National Jones, M. M., Boswell, C. A., & Cannon, S. B. (2009). Background checks: To do or not to do?. Nursing Management, 40(6), 19-21. Published Journal Articles (Peer Reviewed) - Local Jones, M. M., & Boswell, C. A. (2010). Background checks on faculty and students. Nursing Management. Jones, M. M., & Weninger, R. (2007). Student criminal background checks for schools of nursing. 11(3), 163-170. Published Journal Articles (Non-Peer Reviewed) - Local Decker, S. I., Utterback, V. A., Thomas, M. B., Jones, M. M., & Sportsman, S. Assessing continued competency through simulation: A call for stringent action. Nursing Education Perspectives, 32(2), 120-125. Published Other Publications (Non-Peer Reviewed) - Local Jones, M. M. (2005). The state of criminal background checks for schools of nursing in Texas. Published State/District Publications (Non-Peer Reviewed) - Local Jones, M. M. (2002). No heist on art collection as collateral: Court upholds option to purchase art to satisfy debt (8th ed., vol. 25).
Page 5 Jones, M. M. (2001). Trustee down on two punches: Assignee s security interest upheld in bankruptcy proceeding (6th ed., vol. 25). PRESENTATIONS Peer Reviewed, Academic, National Jones, M. M. (Presenter & Author), Opton, L. L. (Presenter & Author), Bakrim, K. (Presenter & Author), New Careers In Nursing Summit, American Association of Colleges of Nursing, Washington, DC, "PIP Goes On-line," Accepted. (2011) Jones, M. M. (Presenter & Author), Cannon, S. B. (Presenter & Author), Boswell, C. A. (Presenter & Author), AACN Baccalaureate Education Conference, American Association of Colleges of Nursing, St. Louis, MO, "A Lesson in Market Responsiveness," Accepted. (November 18, 2011) Non-Peer Reviewed, Academic, National Jones, M. M., Tombs, E. J., National Conference on Professional Nursing Education and Development, Baltimore, Maryland, "Mentoring: Developing Model for Learning in an RN to BSN Program," Accepted. (2010) Jones, M. M., The American Association of Nurse Attorneys, 27th Annual Meeting & Education Conference, Tampa, Florida, "Student Criminal Background Checks: Legal Considerations for Schools of Nursing," Accepted. (2008) Non-Peer Reviewed, Academic, Regional Jones, M. M., Research Symposium, University of North Carolina, Greensboro, North Carolina, "A Comparative Study of Head Nurses Motivation to Manage and Their Educational Preparation." (1983) Non-Peer Reviewed, Academic, Local Jones, M. M., TNA - District 18 Meeting, Covenant Medical Center,, "Discussion panel regarding the California Nurses Union Bill." (2007) Jones, M. M., TNA-District 18 Meeting, Texas Nurses Association, University Medical Center,, "Laws Affecting Criminal Background Checks on Students," Invited. (2006) Jones, M. M., Constitution Day Program Panelist, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center,, "Is There A Constitutional Right to Healthcare?," Invited. (2005) Non-Peer Reviewed, Non-Academic, International Jones, M. M., Update in Nursing - Romania, US Health Care Leadership Council, Romania, "Update in Nursing." (June 1995) Non-Peer Reviewed, Non-Academic, Local Jones, M. M. (Presenter Only), Texas Tech Physicians of Lubbock Annual Nursing Luncheon, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine, McInturff Conference Center, Lubbock, TX, "Keynote Speaker," Invited. (May 2, 2012) Jones, M. M., Hospital Marketing Symposium, Ernst & Whitney,, Santa Monica, California, "Senior Membership Programs: A Strategy for Building Market Share." (1988) CONSULTING
Page 6 ACADEMIC January 2012 - August 2013 November 2010 Working through the Center for Innovation in Nursing Education consulted on creation of concept based curriculum in construction of the ADN program and transition to BSN studies. Cisco College, Abilene, TX. Explored options for incorporation of mentoring within the RN to BSN curriculum. Southeast Missouri State University, Capre Girardeau, MO. EXTERNAL CONNECTIONS AND PARTNERSHIPS Academic Public Service, Texas Team Education Group: Co-Chair, Austin, Texas. Academic Public Service, Texas APIN Advisory Board for Academic Progression, Austin, Texas. Academic Public Service, Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, Austin, Texas. (Contact: Dr. Helen Reed) SERVICE PROFESSIONAL 1991-1992 Baylor University Alumni Association., Officer, President/Elect/Past. 1988-1989 Gulf Coast Baylor Nursing Alumni Association., Officer, President/Elect/Past. 2009 - Present Lubbock County Bar Association, Continuing Legal Education Committee, Member. 2007-2008 Lubbock County Women s Bar Association, Officer, Vice President. 1995-1998 Refugee Services of North Texas, Board Member/Foundation. 1994-1999 Sigma Theta Tau, Eta Gamma Chapter, Counselor. PUBLIC 2009 Girl Scouts - Texas Oklahoma South Plains, Fort Worth, Texas. Board Member. 2004-2005 Habitat for Humanity,. Volunteer. 1998-2000 Junior League, Garland, Texas. Editor of League Link. UNIVERSITY 2007 - Present Faculty Senate Bylaws Committee, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. Committee Member. 2006-2007 Faculty Senate, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. Charter Member. 2000-2001 Museum and Arts Committee, Baylor University. Committee Member. 1998-1999 Outstanding Faculty Nominating Committee, Baylor University. Committee Member. 2005-2006 Task Force on Student Criminal Background Checks, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. Task Force Member.
Page 7 COLLEGE/SCHOOL 1997-2000 Curriculum Committee, Baylor University. Committee Member. 1993-1997 Faculty Affairs Committee, Baylor University. Member 1993-95; Chair 1996-97. 2005-2007 Faculty Affairs Committee, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Nursing. Member; Secretary - 2006. 2007 Faculty Assembly Bylaws Task Force. Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. Committee Chair. 2006-2008 Faculty Assembly Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Nursing. Vice Chair - 2006-07; Chair - 2007-08. 2007-2010 Federally Qualified Health Center Task Force, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. Committee Member. 2006-2007 Grievance Committee, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Nursing. Committee Member. 2006-2007 RN/BSN Curriculum Revision Task Force, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. Committee Chair. 2005 - Present RN/BSN Subcommittee, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Nursing. Committee Member. 2004 The Center for Innovation in Nursing Education Committee, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. Committee Member. 2006-2010 Undergraduate Program Committee, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. Member - 2006-09; Chair - 2010. PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS American Nurses Association (ANA). National League for Nursing (NLN). 2006 - Present The American Association of Nurse Attorneys. Board Member @ State and National Level. 2005 - Present Lubbock County Bar Association. Member. 2005 - Present Sigma Theta Tau, Iota Mu Chapter. NON-CREDIT INSTRUCTION TAUGHT Continuing Education The Texas Nurse Practice Act & ANA Code of Ethics: Implications for Your Practice. Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Continuing Nursing Education at Permian Basin Regional Medical Center, Andrews, Texas 2008., Regional Medical Center, Andrews, Texas. 60 participants (2008) Current Developments in TPAPN. Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Nursing, Continuing Nursing Education, McCamey Hospital, McCamey, Texas. 35 participants (2006)
Page 8 Ensuring Safe Patient Care: Laws Governing Delegation and Accountability. Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Continuing Nursing Education for Medical Arts Hospital, Lamesa, Texas 2005., Medical Arts Hospital, Lamesa, Texas. (2005) Conflict Resolution. Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Continuing Nursing Education, 2005.,. (2005) ACADEMIC COURSES TAUGHT NURS 3030 Independent Study in Nursing. Fall 2010 Independent Study in Nursing. Summer 2010 Independent Study in Nursing. Fall 2011 Independent Study in Nursing. Spring 2011 Independent Study in Nursing. Summer 2011 Independent Study in Nursing. Fall 2012 Independent Study in Nursing. Spring 2012 Independent Study in Nursing. Summer 2012 Independent Study in Nursing. Fall 2013 Independent Study in Nursing. Spring 2013 Independent Study in Nursing. Summer 2013 Independent Study in Nursing. Fall 2014 Independent Study in Nursing. Spring 2014 Independent Study in Nursing. Spring 2015 NURS 3040 Special Topics in Nursing. Summer 2010 Special Topics in Nursing. Summer 2011 NURS 3906 Clinical Foundations for Professional Nursing. (Distance Education (on-line course)). Fall 2005 NURS 4318 Management and Leadership in Nursing. Fall 2011 Management and Leadership in Nursing. Summer 2011 Management and Leadership in Nursing. Fall 2012 NURS 4369 Health Law for the Nurse Leader. Spring 2012 Health Law for the Nurse Leader. Spring 2013 NURS 4378 Management and Leadership I (Distance Education (on-line course)). Fall 2008 NURS 4383 Legal and Ethical Issues for RN s (Distance Education (on-line course)). Spring 2005 Legal and Ethical Issues for RN s (Distance Education (on-line course)). Summer 2005 Legal and Ethical Issues for RN s (Distance Education (on-line course)). Fall 2006 Legal and Ethical Issues for RN s (Distance Education (on-line course)). Fall 2007 Legal and Ethical Issues for RN s (Distance Education (on-line course)). Summer 2007 Legal and Ethical Issues for RN s (Distance Education (on-line course)). Spring 2008 Legal and Ethical Issues for RN's. Fall 2009
Page 9 Legal and Ethical Issues for RN s (Distance Education (on-line course)). Spring 2009 Legal and Ethical Issues for RN's. Fall 2010 Legal and Ethical Issues for RN's. Spring 2010 Legal and Ethical Issues in Healthcare. Fall 2011 Legal and Ethical Issues for RN's. Spring 2011 Legal and Ethical Issues for RN's. Summer 2011 Legal and Ethical Issues in Healthcare. Fall 2012 Legal and Ethical Issues in Healthcare. Spring 2012 Legal and Ethical Issues for RN's. Summer 2012 Legal and Ethical Issues in Healthcare. Fall 2013 Legal and Ethical Issues for RN's. Spring 2013 Legal and Ethical Issues in Healthcare. Summer 2013 Legal and Ethical Issues in Healthcare. Fall 2014 Legal and Ethical Issues in Healthcare. Spring 2014 NURS 4386 Leadership in Nursing (Distance Education (on-line course)). Fall 2005 Leadership in Nursing (Distance Education (on-line course)). Spring 2005 NURS 4388 Client and Peer Teaching (Distance Education (on-line course)). Fall 2006 Client and Peer Teaching (Distance Education (on-line course)). Summer 2006 NURS 4390 Baccalaureate Nursing Practice. Fall 2013 NURS 5375 NURS 5376 Baccalaureate Nursing Practice. Fall 2014 Nursing Ethics Through the Life Span (Distance Education (on-line course)). Spring 2006 Nursing Ethics Through the Life Span (Distance Education (on-line course)). Summer 2007 Nursing Ethics Through the Life Span (Distance Education (on-line course)). Spring 2008 Nursing Ethics Through the Life Span (Distance Education (on-line course)). Spring 2009 Nursing Ethics through the Life Span. Spring 2010 Nursing Ethics through the Life Span. Fall 2012 Best Practices for a Safe Health Care System (Distance Education (on-line course)). Fall 2005 NURS 5385 Health Law Survey for the Nurse Executive. Fall 2014 DIRECTED STUDENT LEARNING (E.G., THESES, DISSERTATIONS) June 2013 - Present Report Generated on 02.17.15 Salinas, Irene (In-Process). Preventive measures for cheating in online testing. Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. Capstone Advisor.