College of Health Sciences announces Inaugural Advisory Council

Pictured from left to right back row: Dean Fred Whitt, Dr. Herman Godwin, Hughlene Frank, John Roos, Denton Arledge, Sallye Liner, Robby Lowe, Stephen Fleming. Front row left to right: Associate Dean Susan Roggenkamp, Reamer Bushardt, Beth W. Murray, Pat Phillips, Laura Aiken, Suzette Mauney, Joseph Lydon, and Dan Williams. Not Pictured: Michael Lutes, Doug Johnson, David Meiburg, Lynne Safrit, Richard Sparks, and Jill Hoggard Green.

The Inaugural College of Health Sciences Advisory Council held their first meeting on October 18, 2012. At the first meeting, the Council members were introduced to the strategic mission and organizational structure of the College. Provost Gonzalez also spoke to the Council regarding the current strategic initiatives of Appalachian and the challenges facing public institutions of higher education. This distinguished group of health care executives, industry leaders and Appalachian supporters will be instrumental in helping the College make needed connections to advance its mission. They also will provide important advice and guidance regarding strategic directions for the College, workforce needs in the state and region and the feasibility of new degree programs, as well as supporting the various programs and activities of the College.

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Appalachian’s pioneering vision to change lives and change the world is bolder than ever. True to our Mountaineer spirit, we view the 21st century challenges facing our state, nation and world as a call to action. To meet this call, Appalachian graduates will leave our campus transformed and prepared to be critical and creative thinkers, leaders, responsible global citizens, and people who make real and powerful differences in their communities and beyond.

To preserve and enhance the Appalachian Experience, we have embarked on a comprehensive $200 million campaign. These funds will strengthen the Academics, Arts and Athletics experience for students, faculty and staff through scholarships, programs and facilities. Within these three priorities five areas of emphasis have great potential to positively impact the Appalachian Experience: scholarship, world focus, sustainability, entreneurship and health and quality of life.

The College of Health Sciences is charged with enhancing lives and communities. Appalachian has always looked toward identifying the needs of those around us, and preparing students who can meet those needs. A strengthened focus on the health sciences joins many other areas to meet the challenge of making stronger and healthier communities. Your help is needed as we begin the journey towards the goal of $20 million for the College of Health Sciences.

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“It is imperative that Every Mountaineer move now to claim a bold vision for Appalachian. This is our university. We are changing lives and changing the world.”

—Chancellor Kenneth E. Peacock