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ISSUE 02

WELCOME It’s hard to imagine but another year has passed and the summer is fying by. Our frst newsletter was well received, providing annual updates to the faculty, staff, alumni, and friends of the Theresa Patnode Santmann School of Health Sciences.

Faculty continue to be productive in all areas of academic life, licensure rates are well above the national average, and additional equipment and instrumentation have been added to our inventory. We are still among the most selective Schools of Health Sciences in the nation, making our graduates sought after by local and regional organizations.

I am pleased to announce that two new programs will be fully operational by Fall 2019. Dr. Jack Thomas will chair the Department of Nutritional Science and Wellness, which will be housed in newly renovated space in Lupton Hall. The department will include baccalaureate programs in Health Promotion and Wellness, and Nutrition Science. Also, Applied Gerontology will be the next program under the new department, and we expect SUNY approval, perhaps by summer’s end.

Dr. Denny Ryman, Dean

NURSING DEPARTMENT NEWS Dr. Kathleen Cino, Chairperson

RETIREMENT The department honored Dr. Mary Stedman, who worked in the Department of Nursing for 43 years, with a fond farewell in December 2017. Dr. Stedman is enjoying her new role as grandmother.

TENURE APPOINTMENTS The department is pleased to announce Dr. Chris Glaser and Dr. Maria Nikolaidou are tenured faculty in the Department of Nursing

RN-BS ONLINE PROGRAM The nursing department is going online. In fall 2018, the Farmingdale State College Department of Nursing will offer a fully online RN to BS completion pathway for registered nurses seeking a bachelor degree. Dr. Maria Nikolaidou is the coordinator and adviser for this new pathway. The RN to BS completion students are fully supported with online orientation, advisement, tutoring, as well as the full range of Farmingdale State College student services.

GRANT FUNDED SIMULATION RESEARCH Simulation research began in spring 2018. Drs. Goodstone, Glaser, Nikolaidou are funded through the Theresa Patnode Santmann Faculty Development Award to investigate the effect of deliberate practice to increase student nurse competency and decrease anxiety during high stakes skill testing.

INTER-PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE IN SIMULATION The inter-professional partnership between LIEOC and the FSC Department of Nursing continues. Ms. Theresa Dember-Neal, Dr. Nancy Maggio and Dr. Karen Coutrier have increased the number of inter-professional (IP) experiences for students (nurse and nursing assistant). The current number of IP experiences is two per semester. An increase in the number of inter-professional experiences is planned for students in future semesters to foster learning in a team environment.

New FSC nursing simulation scenarios have been adapted for use with nursing assistant students. This is ongoing and dependent on scenarios chosen by faculty and staff for use in inter-professional activities.

Each week for 7-9 weeks (depending on the needs of the nursing department), LIEOC nursing assistant students come to the nursing laboratory for two hours to prepare for working as a part of the inter-professional team with the student

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nurses. Concepts of communication and role transparency among team members are highlighted in addition to scheduled instruction content.

FACULTY ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF NURSING The nursing department continues to promote the health and well-being of the Farmingdale community and the Long Island region. Of note was the Diversity in Healthcare Education: Challenges and Opportunities, Diversity Matters conference sponsored by the Offce of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion’s Excellence in Diversity and Academic Excellence. The conference was held on April 6, 2018 and led by Dr. Patti Cantamessa and Dr. Jennifer Bryer.

NURSING STUDENTS PRESENTED THEIR DIVERSITY TEACHING PROJECTS AT THE CONFERENCE.

Dr. Fran Cherkis received the 2018 Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Faculty Service.

Nursing students and faculty participated in community-based outreach events. Most events are geared toward the provision of health education such as hypertension screening for the community. One venue is geared toward disaster preparedness.

Give Kids a Smile (collaborative effort with Dental Hygiene) (2/2/18) Naloxone Training in Lindenhurst SD (2/28/18) Heart Screen, NY (3/10/18) Hypertension screening in Lindenhurst SD (3/16/18) Hypertension screening in South Huntington SD (3/26/18) LI Coalition for the Homeless Candlelight Vigil (4/10/18) Hypertension screening in Farmingdale SD (4/11/18) Operation Black Swan - Full Scale Mass Casualty Exercise (4/4/18)

Dr. Sherry Manansingh earned her doctoral degree at St. John’s University. Her dissertation is titled, “Test Anxiety and Academic Stress and the Use of Relaxation Techniques Among Nursing Students.”

Dr. Joanne Lapidus-Graham was elected ANA-NY Vice-President. She is currently Board Liaison to the Nursing Education Committee, a member of the Annual Meeting Poster Presentation Committee; and a member of the Finance Committee.

Nursing faculty presented their research posters at the Celebration of Scholarship at Farmingdale State College on November 7, 2017.

Dr. Monica Diamond Caravella was honored by the Nassau-Suffolk Hospital Council (NSHC) as a Nurse of Excellence nominee on Wednesday, May 16, 2018 at the Woodbury Country Club. One nurse from each of the Hospital Council’s member hospitals was nominated for the award, which recognizes outstanding leadership and clinical practice. Deans of area nursing schools also submitted nominations recognizing nursing excellence in education and clinical practice.

Nursing students presented their research posters at the Farmingdale State College Student Research Day on February 16, 2018.

PUBLICATIONS Virginia Peterson Graziose and Jennifer Bryer, “Assessing Student Perceptions of Quality and Safety Education for Nurses Competencies in a Baccalaureate Curriculum,” Journal of Nursing Education, 56(7) 2017, 435-438. [doi:10.3928/0148434-20170619-09 ]

Kathleen Cino, Rita Austin, Cristina Casa, Christine Nebocat and Adele Spencer, “Interprofessional Ethics Education Seminar for Undergraduate Health Science Students: A Pilot Study,” Journal of Interprofessional Care, 32(2) 2017, 239-241. [doi:10.1080/13561820. 2017.1387771]

Patti Cantamessa, “Faculty Knowledge of Best Practices in Online Pedagogy,” (2018). Journal for Leadership and Instruction, 17 (1), 8-12.

Monica Diamond-Caravella, “Reopening a Dialog on Open Airways for Schools: Closing the Educational Gap Using a Multi-Site Academic-Practice Partnership,” The OhioLINK ETD Center, 2017.

Joanne-Lapidus Graham and Jennifer Bryer,” “QSEN Competencies: Evidenced Based Practice,” ANA-New York Nurse, 1(3)2018

Joanne-Lapidus Graham and Jennifer Bryer, “QSEN Competencies: Nursing Informatics,” ANA-New York Nurse, 1(3)2018

Joanne-Lapidus Graham and Jennifer Bryer, “QSEN Competencies: Safety,” ANA-New York Nurse, 1(3)2018

Joanne-Lapidus Graham and Jennifer Bryer, “QSEN Competencies: Teamwork and collaboration,” ANA-New York Nurse, 1(3)2018

PRESENTATIONS Jennifer Bryer, “Measuring Student Perceptions of Quality and Safety Competencies in Baccalaureate Education.” Presentation to the Sigma Theta Tau/National League for Nursing Education Research Conference, Washington DC, April 20, 2018.

Jennifer Bryer, “Variables that Infuence Retention in RN to BS Students: A Multisite Longitudinal Study.” Presentation to the New York League for Nursing Fall In! Innovations, Inclusions, & Integration, FSC on November 11, 2017.

Patti Cantamessa, “Incorporating Quality Improvement into the RN-BS Capstone Experience.” Poster presented at the QSEN International Forum, Bonita Springs, Florida on May 30, 2018.

Frances Cherkis, “Conversation: Learning through Refective Writing: Who, How, and Why.” Presentation to the 10th Annual: Chronicle of Higher Education Pedagogy Conference, Blacksburg, Virginia on February 15, 2018.

Kathleen Cino, “Integrative Nurse coaching supporting Nurses’ self-care.” Poster presented at the Fall In! Innovations, Inclusions & Integration, Farmingdale State College on November 10, 2017.

Monica Diamond-Caravella, “Reopening a Dialog on Open Airways for Schools: Closing the Educational Gap for Children with Asthma Using

a Multi-Site Academic-Practice Partnership.” Invitation to present research at 2018 Public Health Webinar Series, July 11, 2018.

Monica Diamond-Caravella, “Reopening a Dialog on Open Airways for Schools: Closing the Educational Gap for Children with Asthma Using a Multi-Site Academic-Practice Partnership.” Poster presented at The 14th Annual Leadership and Research Conference, Garden City, New York, April 12, 2018.

Suzanne Elie, “Test Anxiety and Academic Stress Among Nursing Students and The Use of Relaxation Techniques.” Poster presented at the NYNLN Sigma Theta Tau International, Chi Gamma Chapter, Campus Center Ballroom, Farmingdale State College, 2350 Broadhollow Road, Farmingdale, NY, November 10, 2017.

Donna Flumignan and Francine Laterza, “Flipping the Classroom in Higher Education.” Poster presented at the Fall In! Innovations, Inclusions & Integration Conference, Farmingdale State College, November 10, 2017.

Christine Glaser, “Analysis of Registered Nurse Participation in a Thanatology Workshop on their Attitudes Toward Caring for Dying Patients.” Presentation to the Northwell Plainview/Syosset Evidence Based Research Council, Syosset Hospital, May 18, 2018.

Christine Glaser, Podium Presentation, “Nurses Attitudes about Death and Dying.” Presentation to the Hospice and Palliative Nurse Association, Plainview Hospital, May 3, 2018.

Lori Goodstone, Fran Cherkis, Christine Glaser, Nancy Maggio and Maria Nikolaidou, “Bundle Up: Introducing Care Bundles to Increase Knowledge and Confdence of Senior Nursing Students.” Presentation to the New York League for Nursing/Chi Gamma Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International: Fall In! Innovations, Inclusions & Integration Conference, hosted by Farmingdale State College, Farmingdale NY, November 11, 2017.

Lynn E. Johnson, “The Relationship of Organizational Commitment, Empathy, and Refection and Their Effects on Evidence-Based Practice Adoption by Nurses.” Poster presented at the 2018 QSEN International Forum The Quality and Safety Education for Nurses International Forum: Oceans of Opportunity Evidence-Based Practice To Improve Quality and Safety in Education and Practice, Bonita Springs, FL, May 30, 2018.

Kimberly Macario, “Gaming as a Student-Centered, Active Learning Strategy in Nursing Education.” Poster presented at the NLN - Fall In! Innovations, Inclusions & Integrations, Farmingdale State College, November 10, 2017

Nancy Maggio, “The Effects of Heart Failure Education on Nursing Staff’s Knowledge and Confdence in a Skilled Nursing Facility.” Poster presented at the Catholic Health Services of Long Island, First Annual Evidence Based Practice & Nursing Research Conference, The DeMatteis Center for Cardiac Research & Education, Greenvale NY, May 22, 2018.

Sherry Manansingh, “Test Anxiety and Academic Stress and the Use of Relaxation Techniques Among Nursing Students.” Presentation to the Chi Gamma Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, University Club, Farmingdale State College on April 25, 2018.

Virginia Peterson, “Assessing Student Perceptions of Quality and Safety Competencies in Baccalaureate Education.” Presentation to the Nursing Education Research Conference, Washington, DC, April 20, 2018.

Virginia Peterson, “Measuring Student Perceptions of Quality and Safety Competencies in Baccalaureate Education.” Presentation to the New York League for Nursing and Chi Gamma Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International presents: Fall In! Innovations, Inclusions& Integration, November 11, 2017.

Virginia Peterson, “Variables that Infuence Retention in RN-BS Students: A Multi-site Longitudinal Study.” Presentation to the New York League for Nursing and Chi Gamma Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International presents: Fall In! Innovations, Inclusions & Integration, Farmingdale, NY, November 11, 2017.

Allison Puff, Jennifer Bryer, Jack Simonson, Lauren E. Romer and Rena Varghese, “A Practical Model for Developing Applied Learning.” Panel Chair at the SUNY 4th Annual Applied Learning Conference, October 24, 2017.

Maria Nikolaidou, “Promoting Healthy Lifestyle Behaviors in RN-BS Completion Students: A Mindfulness Approach, Spring 2018.” Poster presented at the ANCC Pathway to Excellence, West Palm Beach, Florida, May 1, 2018.

Kim A. O’Hara, “Celebration of Scholarship.” Poster presented at the Celebration of Scholarship, Farmingdale State College Campus Ballroom, November 7, 2017.

GRANTS Jennifer Bryer and Patti Cantamessa, “Diversity in Healthcare Education: Challenges and Opportunities, SUNY Explorations in Diversity and Academic Excellence” 2016-2017 Grant: Offce of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion’s Excellence in Diversity and Academic Excellence program: $10,000 (August 16, 2017 - June 16, 2018).

Maria Nikolaidou, FSC 4Pi Teaching Incentive for ‘Hybrid Course Development,” (2017) $1,500.

Maria Nikolaidou, Lori Goodstone and Christine Glaser, “Exploring the effect on deliberate practice on the anxiety level and performance competency of a high stakes skill in nursing students,” Theresa Patnode Santmann Faculty Development Award in Health Sciences: $5,000 (2018)

NURSING STUDENT MENTOR PROGRAM Student Nurse Mentors were given the opportunity to mentor primary education minority students from underserved school districts on Long Island, specifcally the Central Islip School District. Nursing students gained an appreciation of the importance of exposing minority grade school students to the profession, which may provide a pipeline of diverse professionals who are prepared to function in a complex healthcare system.

Two visits – October and November 2017 - were made to Mulligan Middle School in Central Islip, New York. During each visit, middle school children were presented with nursing concepts such as teamwork, assessment, and infection control. These concepts were introduced through activities including donning and doffng personal protective equipment, taking blood pressure and temperature, and select videos on the topics.

Feedback from school administrators was outstanding and nursing students were invited back for additional educational sessions. Middle school students were surveyed to measure their satisfaction with the program. Results indicated that the majority were highly satisfed and gained knowledge about health concepts.

MLT CLUB MEMBERS MAKING A DIFFERENCE Striving to promote professionalism and leadership in the laboratory profession, the MLT Club was extremely successful this year in participating in a variety of community service and campus activities. A highly dedicated group of club offcers (see photo) organized many noteworthy activities that included collecting and contributing clothing items for the Golden Key Honor Society’s winter clothing drive and assisting the Department of Dental Hygiene with its annual “Give Kids A Smile” day. Club members also hosted tables at campus club fairs and participated in lunch and learn sessions with regional hospital laboratories. The highlight of the year was the annual celebration of National Medical Laboratory Professionals Week during April 22 – 28 with a webinar and festive luncheon for MLT students. Kudos to this year’s MLT Club offcers who shone in their leadership roles to promote community engagement for our future Medical Laboratory professionals.

MLT CLUB OFFICERS PICTURED LEFT TO RIGHT ARE: JENNILYN CASE, JESSICA MEYERS, JENNIFER NEWINS, MARIE LUTZ, AND OPHELIA SALGADO

 

MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT During this academic year, the NAACLS re-accreditation process was completed for the baccalaureate program in Medical Technology. Following the site visit by NAACLS volunteers in April 2018, the report cited no defciencies in meeting accreditation standards. The program will receive an accreditation award of up to ten years following the NAACLS Board of Directors meeting in Fall 2018.

The Department of Medical Laboratory Technology will no longer offer the AS degree in MLT following the graduation of the last group of students in May 2019. In anticipation of offering only the BS-level Medical Technology program, the department has revised the MLT courses offered as part of the curriculum requirements. This represents a redistribution rather than a change in the program content, with all courses now educating directly to the BS level. The transition to this revised curriculum will be complete as of spring 2019.

The department was awarded a NYS High Needs Grant titled Medical Laboratory Technology Curriculum Enhancement. The focus of the grant will be to increase the clinical sites affliated with the Medical Technology program, thus increasing the opportunities for our students as they complete the clinical practicum courses required in the curriculum. A regional clinical coordinator will be hired for the two-year term of the grant.

Dr. Karen Escolas In her frst term as a member of Review Committee for Accredited Program (RCAP) of the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science (NAACLS), Dr. Escolas has participated in awarding accreditation status and approval of Program Directors for other medical laboratory programs throughout the United States.

Additionally, she has acted as a Site Visitor for programs in Vidalia, GA, and Big Rapids, MI.

Dr. Christine Nebocat After completing her Doctorate in Health Education, Dr. Christine Nebocat presented her research fndings through various scholarly activities. Dr. Nebocat coordinated with Mr. Dennis Ernst, one of the leading phlebotomy experts in the nation, to co-write an article for Phlebotomy Today! This phlebotomy

newsletter has more than 10,000 readers worldwide. Dr. Nebocat’s research was published in Teaching and Learning in Nursing. This journal focuses on advancing undergraduate nursing education. These research fndings were also presented at the 2018 Nursing Education Research Conference, sponsored by the National League for Nursing and Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing. Evidence-based teaching practices were promoted through oral and poster presentations, to advance the educational outcomes of nursing students. Additionally, Dr. Nebocat was able to share her research with her peers through the Celebration of Scholarship event, held at the College.

Ernst, D. & Nebocat, C. (2017, August). “Phlebotomy and Self-Effcacy.” Phlebotomy Today, 17(8), 1-2.

Nebocat, C. (2017). “Phlebotomy-Related Self-Effcacy in Long Island Nursing Students: A Pilot Study.” Teaching and Learning in Nursing, 12(4), 281-285. https://doi.org/10.1016/j. teln.2017.07.003

Nebocat, C. (2017, November). “Long Island Undergraduate Nursing Students’ Self-Effcacy in Performing Venipuncture: A Pilot Study.” Poster presentation at the Celebration of Scholarship, Farmingdale, NY.

Nebocat, C. (2018, April). “A pilot study of student nurses’ self-effcacy in performing venipuncture.” Poster presentation at the 2018 Nursing Education Research Conference, Washington, D.C.

Dr. Christine Nebocat and Professor Rita Austin Through interprofessional collaboration with faculty members from the Departments of Dental Hygiene and Nursing, Dr. Christine Nebocat and Professor Rita Austin published an article highlighting their fndings from an interprofessional workshop conducted with a group of undergraduate health science students. The Journal of Interprofessional Care aims to disseminate research, best practices, and advancements to the feld of interprofessional education. With data from this unique group of health science students, the need for additional interprofessional opportunities in undergraduate students was indicated.

Cino, K., Austin. R., Casa, C., Nebocat, C., & Spencer, A. (2018) “Interprofessional Ethics Education Seminar for Undergraduate Health Science Students: A Pilot Study.” Journal of Interprofessional Care, 32(2), 239-241. https://doi.org/10.1080/13561820.2017.1 387771

Professor Rita Austin As part of her doctoral research Professor Rita Austin is researching the professional relationship between medical laboratory scientists and nurses. She is currently developing a presentation titled, “Medical Laboratory Scientists: This Is Our Story” that will be delivered online to nurse educators to enhance their knowledge and understanding of the Medical Laboratory Science profession.

Dr. Susan Conforti Dr. Susan Conforti earned certifcation in Institutional Effectiveness through the completion of a three course sequence in the SUNY CPD program in May 2018. Her frst certifcation, was in the Assessment of Student Learning Outcomes in 2017.

Dr. Conforti authored a book chapter on “Marketing Concepts” (Chapter 19) in Laboratory Management, Principles and Processes, 4th edition by DH Publishing.

As a professional consultant for NAACLS, Dr. Conforti served as site visit team member for the re-accreditation of programs in Columbus and Springfeld, Ohio.

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DENTAL HYGIENE DEPARTMENT NEWS Maureen Tsokris, RDH, EdD Chairperson

The Department of Dental Hygiene at Farmingdale State College has participated in several community outreach projects over the last academic year, both here on campus, in the surrounding community, and abroad.

In 2014 Professors Ann Lalezarian and Barbara Greene created the dental division of Blanca’s House, a non-proft volunteer organization based in Huntington, New York. The organization brings medical and dental services to the underserved people of Latin American communities. They have made three successful dental missions to Ecuador providing preventive dental hygiene services to over 1,000 Ecuadorians as evidenced by the happy faces pictured above.

Each November the faculty and students gather to honor veterans that have fallen on hard times. This event, called “Give a Veteran a Smile”, was coordinated by Professor Adele Spencer. The students donate items that are used to make wash-up kits. These items include, but are not limited to, shampoo, body wash, deodorant, razors, and toothbrushes and toothpaste. These kits are then donated to Beacon House, a respite for veterans.

The frst Friday in February is national “Give Kids a Smile”. Here at Farmingdale, under the direction of Dr. Lynn Marsh, the sophomore students, assisted by freshmen students, full-time and adjunct faculty, provide preventative services to children from the community in our Dental Hygiene Care Center. The experience is an overwhelming success thanks to the dedication of the students and faculty. Pictured above are just a few of our dedicated faculty; Dr. Lynn Marsh, Professor Janet Gruber, Professor Harriet Goldenberg, Dr. Maureen Tsokris, and Professor Jean Hall. Other faculty that participated in the event are Dr. Larry Pizzitola, Dr. Cristina Casa-Levine, Professor Bonnie Tanney, Professor Marlene Azzam, Professor Susan Vogell, Professor Daniela Taranto, Professor Chris Matis, and Professor Loretta Mariano.

In April 2018, Professors Daniela Taranto and Loretta Mariano provided oral health presentations titled “Good Nutritional Habits” and “Oral Health for Seniors” to Island Harvest meal recipients.

On Sunday, April 29 Professors Allison Fody, Barbara Greene, and Janet Gruber along with Drs. Hanna Horowitz and Lauren Argentina participated in The Oral Cancer Foundation Walk/Run for Awareness.

In addition to the above events, students and faculty eagerly participated in the Great American Smoke Out, campus Health and Wellness Fair, and the Candlelight Vigil for the Homeless.

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DENTAL HYGIENE DEPARTMENT NEWS Maureen Tsokris, RDH, EdD Chairperson

Dr. Maureen Capone “An Inter-Professional Approach to the Management of Opioid Medication” published July 2017 in Access magazine.

Received Mentor of the Year Award for excellence in mentoring from the Dental Hygienists’ Association of the State of New York – November 2017, White Plains, NY

DR. MAUREEN CAPONE

Dr. Cristina Casa-Levine PUBLICATIONS Casa-Levine, C. (2017). “The Value of Interprofessional Education: Assessing the Faculty Attitudes of Dental Hygiene Administrators and Faculty.” The Journal of Dental Hygiene, 91(6), 49-58.

Cino, K., Austin, R., Casa, C., Nebocat, C., & Spencer, A. (2017).” Interprofessional Ethics Education Seminar for Undergraduate Health Science Students: A Pilot Study.” Journal of Interprofessional Care, 32(2), 239-241. doi: 10.1080/13561820.2017.1387771

PRESENTATIONS Casa-Levine, C. (2017, October). “Dental Hygiene Research: The Foundation for Advancing the Profession and Practice.” Presented at the Farmingdale State College Dental Hygiene Research Symposium as a two-hour continuing education course. Casa-Levine, C., & Pizzitola, L. (2017, October). “Dental whitening: Systems, applications and fabrication of custom trays.” Presented at Farmingdale State College as a three-hour dental hygiene continuing education course.

RESEARCH POSTER PRESENTATION Casa-Levine, C. (2017, November). “Interprofessional Education Within Dental Hygiene Curriculum.” Research poster session presented at the Farmingdale State College Celebration of Scholarship, Farmingdale, NY.

Horowitz, H., Casa-Levine, C., Pizzitola, L., Santella, A., Leuwaisse, P., & Davide, S. (2017, November). “Oral Rapid HIV Testing in University Based Dental Clinics.” Research poster session presented at the Farmingdale State College Celebration of Scholarship, Farmingdale, NY.

Casa-Levine, C. (2017, October). “Interprofessional Education Within Dental Hygiene Curriculum.” Research poster session presented at the 4th Global Dental Hygiene Research Conference (an international, peer-reviewed conference). Translating Knowledge to Action, Ottawa, Canada.

ABSTRACT Casa, C. (2018). “Interprofessional Education Within Dental Hygiene Curriculum [Abstract].” Canadian Journal of Dental Hygiene, 52(1), 62. (International, peer-reviewed journal.)

Dr. Luisa Nappo-Dattoma APRIL 2018 Proposal submitted for panel presentation representing FSC faculty engaging in active learning strategies.

CONFERENCE Faculty Resource Network 2018 National Symposium; November 2018. Title: “Transforming Teaching Through Active Learning.”

DR. LYNN MARSH

Dr. Lynn Marsh Received the Mentor of the Year Award for excellence in mentoring from the Dental Hygienists’ Association of the State of New York – November 2017, White Plains, NY

PUBLICATIONS Marsh, L. (March 2018). “A Profession at Risk – A Self Study Continuing Education Course.” The Journal of Professional Excellence Dimension of Dental Hygiene Lookbook, http:// www.dimensionsofdentalhygiene. com/eLookbook/2018/03_March/a-profession-at-risk.html

Marsh, L. (September 2017).” A Profession at Risk: Oral health professionals need to develop a prevention plan to reduce their risk of musculoskeletal disorders.” The Journal of Professional Excellence Dimension of Dental Hygiene; 15(9): 22, 25-26, 29-30.

ABSTRACTS/RESEARCH Marsh, L. (February 2018). “A Collaborative and Inter-professional Community Outreach Program.” Global Dental Hygiene Research Conference. Canadian Journal of Dental Hygiene; 52(1): 63

RESEARCH POSTER PRESENTATIONS Marsh, L. (2017, November). “A Collaborative and Inter-professional Community Outreach Program.” Research poster session presented at the Farmingdale State College Celebration of Scholarship, Farmingdale, NY.

Marsh, L. (2017, October). “A Collaborative and Inter-professional Community Outreach Program.” Research poster session presented at the 4th Global Dental Hygiene Research Conference (an international, peer-reviewed conference) Translating Knowledge to Action, Ottawa, Canada.

Mentored three sophomore dental hygiene students for their research poster presentation at the Dental Hygiene Research Symposium at Farmingdale State College, Greater New York Dental Meeting at the Jacob Javits Center and the Greater Long Island Dental Meeting.

 

 

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MENTORING Mentored three sophomore dental hygiene students in creating their research poster for presentation at the First Annual Dental Hygiene Research Symposium October 2017, Farmingdale, NY; Greater New York Dental Meeting, November 2017, Manhattan, NY; Dental Hygienists’ of the State of New York meeting, November 2017, White Plains, NY; Greater Long Island Dental Meeting, April 2018, Melville, NY.

Professor Janet Gruber AWARD Recipient of the Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching (Fall 2017)

RESEARCH Researched and revised 13th edition of an authored chapter in a comprehensive dental hygiene textbook, Clinical Practice of the Dental Hygienist. Updated fgures, text, pictures, diagrams, and references were researched and included in the chapter. First draft of manuscript was submitted October 2017. First readers’ comments after external review were reviewed in March 2018 and information was added in April 2018 to chapter regarding digital sensor pitfalls.

PRESENTATION Presented Continuing Education Course, “Digital Radiography; Part II”, to practicing dental professionals, 3 CEU, Farmingdale State College, 10/13/17.

Dr. Lawrence Pizzitola PUBLICATIONS Pizzitola, L (2017). “HIV Testing in the Dental Setting.” The Journal of Professional Excellence: Dimensions of Dental Hygiene, 15(10), 49-52.

Same piece also published but with revisions by the publisher: Pizzitola, L (2017). “Human Immunodefciency Virus Testing in Dental Practice.” The Journal of Professional Excellence: Decisions in Dentistry, 3(10), 49-54.

Professor Susan Vogell CONFERENCE ORGANIZATION Organized First Annual Dental Hygiene Research Symposium (October 2017) where sophomore dental hygiene students showcased

poster presentations. Vendors offered information and samples on dental hygiene products. The winning poster was titled, “Periodontal Disease: A marker for Rheumatoid Arthritis” and was presented by Yocelin Arevalo, Shirley Bonilla, and Sara Jimenez.

Debbie Kirincic MENTOR Research Symposium poster presentation titled “The Effects of Green Tea within the Periodontium.” Farmingdale State College

Dental Hygiene Practicum Mentor for the Bachelor’s Degree Program, Farmingdale State College, Spring 2018

Promoted to Adjunct Professor, January 2018

Harriet Goldenberg MENTOR GNYDM and Research Symposium poster presentation “Potential Oral Health Risks in Athletes,” Farmingdale State College

DHASNY 2nd place Research Poster presentation- winners-11/2017-“Potential Oral Health Risks in Athletes”

Promoted to Adjunct Professor, January 2018

Barbara Greene Freshman Clinic enrichment tutoring.

Professor to Adjunct Professor.

Ann Carlsson-Lalehazarian Mentor for the First Annual Research Symposium poster presentation “Does Stress Negatively Effect Oral Health?”

Professor to Adjunct Professor

The following adjunct Clinical Dental Hygiene Instructors completed their master degree studies: Jennifer Blitz- Master of Public Health fromt University at Albany, May 2018 Tamara Faure - Master of Science in Health Care Administration from Utica College, May 2018 Alison Fody - Master of Public Health from University at Albany, December 2017 Michele Yalvec - Master in Educational Administration degree from the University of the Pacifc, May 2018

FACULTY RETIREMENTS Sharon Struminger served the dental hygiene department and the college for almost 50 years. She was an incredible mentor to her colleagues.  Sharon was the Director of Continuing Education, as well as the sophomore clinic coordinator.

Adele Spencer has been the dental hygiene freshman clinic coordinator since 2000. In her role as coordinator she has overseen the professional development of all entry level dental hygiene students.

Maureen Capone has 13 years as full time faculty and has overseen the dental hygiene student’s community outreach activities including the campus club fairs, Health & Wellness Fairs, the Great American Smoke-Out, Oral Cancer Screenings for the Henry Schein Corporation, as well as many other community outreach events.

RECOGNITION FOR 25 YEARS OF SERVICE Dr. Hanna Horowitz

PROMOTION Dr. Cristina Casa-Levine promoted to Associate Professor

NEW FACULTY Professor Marija Cahoon Professor Jean Hall Professor Margarita Rivera

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