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CALL FOR NOMINATIONS
This year, there are a few positions open on PHENSA’s nominating ballot. According to the bylaws (rev. 4/2022), any Dean/Director of a member College/University whose dues are paid is eligible to hold an elected office. No Dean/Director may hold more than one office at any one time and no Dean/Director is eligible for more than two consecutive terms in the same office. Terms of office begin July 1 in the year elected.
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Awards Committee The committee is responsible for the biennial selection of the “Distinguished Colleague Award.” Dawn Goodolf (VP); Chair, Moravian University Mary Yost, Drexel University Suzanne Kuhn, Penn State University Jinsy Mathew, Holy Family | By-Laws Committee The committee reviews the bylaws on a biennial basis, review changes suggested by the members, and propose amendments ofthe bylaws to the membership. Dawn Goodolf (VP); Chair, Moravian University Jennifer Bellot, Jefferson University Melissa Miners, Penn State University |
Finance Committee The committee shall prepare a budget for presentation at the fall meeting. The committee shall monitor the financial records of the Association. Amita Avadhani (Treasurer); Chair, Temple University - Camille Wendekier, St Frances University Diane Kondas, Seton Hill University Mindy Tait, LaSalle University Theresa Pietsch, Neumann College- pietscht@neumann.edu (2025-2027) | Nominating Committee The committee shall prepare a slate of candidates to be presented at the next regularly scheduled meeting. Ballots will be destroyed after the vote. Members of the committee cannot be elected to office. Mary Hanson-Zalot, Jefferson University, Chair Mindy Tait, Lasalle University Linda Roy, Alvernia University Jennifer Brown, Villanova University |
Nursing Scholarship, Education and Research Committee The committee oversee the administration of the PHENSA fund, selects award recipients, establishes on-going criteria for scholarship and education research grant awards, assemble a review panel for each grant application submission period, notifies PHENSA membership and other qualified prospective applicants of the award opportunity and makes decisions regarding awards and reports awards to the membership at the Spring meeting. Kelly Kuhns, (President-Elect); Chair, Millersville University Anthony Good, Seaton Hill University Darlene Kuchinski-Donelly, Misericordia University Nancy Barker- West Chester University Melissa Weidner- Misericordia University Kathleen R. Sheikh- Widener University- krsheikh@widener.edu (2025-2027) | Program Committee The committee assists the Executive Board as needed to plan, implement, and evaluate programs after presentations. Melissa Snyder, Saint Joseph’s University, Chair Jennifer Olszewski, Drexel University Jane Tang, Gwynedd Mercy University Bernadette Sheeron, Temple University Sarahbeth Abalos – Gannon University |
Public and Professional Affairs Committee The committee addresses policy, public relations and professional relationships. The committee shall elect the chair. Chair: Donna Havens, Villanova University Central : Kara Coleman, St Francis University Kim Olszewski, Commonwealth University Northwest: Margaret Harkins, Holy Family University Lisa Quinn, Gannon University Southwest: Rhonda Maneval, Carlow University Southeast: Donna Havens, Villanova University Cheryl Schlamb, West Chester University | Strategic Planning Committee The committee develops the strategic plan and reviews implementation of the plan. Kelly Kuhns, (President-Elect); Chair, Millersville University Nadine Englert, Robert Morris University Jackie Murphy, Drexel University Bette Mariani- Villanova University |
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