SHHS Wins Planetree Designation!

This month saw a world changing achievement by the School of Health and Human Services (SHHS). After nearly two years of work and collaboration, the school became the first in the nation to earn the Planetree designation. Heralded around the world for starting and sustaining a unique model of patient centered care, the Planetree organization has been helping hospitals put patients first. Now National University has paved the way for universities to have the same principles by being the first to bring this approach to academia. Read all about the achievement in detail HERE, and read the local news article about the designation HERE.

Accepting the designation are (left to right) Clinical Assistant Professor Linda Macomber, a Planetree staff member, Dean Dr. Gloria McNeal, Planetree Chair Christy Shumacher, and Assistant Professor Peggy Ranke.

Dr. Ellen Kaye Gehrke's (Professor - Community Health Department) Report to TERI Regarding the HRV Pilot Study.

This is the report of a recent pilot study by Dr. Ellen Kaye Gehrke and colleagues: A Study of the Effectiveness of Therapeutic Riding in Children with Autism Spectral Disorder (ASD) as Measured by Changes in the Autonomic Nervous System (ANS) Using Heart Rate Variability As The Analysis Factor.

Health Science Faculty Member is a Finalist at the 2017 Athena Pinnacle Awards!

Health Sciences Clinical Assistant Professor Linda Travis Macomber was honored on May 4th by Athena, a San Diego-based business organization championing women executives and rising managers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). Athena's Pinnacle Awards are held each year in the spring to recognize extraordinary individuals and organizations who have shown dedication to in promoting Athena's mission of fostering the personal and professional growth of women through mentoring, education, recognition, and leadership training. Professor Macomber was recognized in the category of Education. Under Linda's leadership, her Master of Science in Health Informatics program was recently recognized as one of the top 25 online Health Informatics programs in the country according to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). She was honored with other finalists in a gala fund raising event at the La Jolla Hyatt on May 5th. Several NU Fac...

SHHS Student Research Fellowship

The National University Library launched a pilot project through the Center of Excellence that created an opportunity for the librarians to host student research fellows. Hi, my name is Sarah and I was hired as the first ever Student Research Fellow. It has been one of the best experiences I've ever had because I have learned so much and have been given opportunities that have provided me a competitive edge moving forward into my career path. This experience allowed me to work directly with faculty to do research and submit a manuscript for publishing. Also, I was able to apply my new research skills in all the classes I took while I was a fellow, resulting in straight A's in all of my courses. My time, here at the library, is coming to an end as I am getting ready to ship out for Army basic training but I will carry this experience with me forever. Below is a video about my experience here at the National University Library as a fellow. If you are inter...

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