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J E F F E R S O NC H R O N I C L E

Fall 2008

2nd annual

Homecoming Reunion

new JcHSFacebook Page

JeFFeRSon HoSPital ScHool oF nuRSing

claSS oF 1958 50tH Reunion

Evolving to Meet Our Students’ Needs

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college boaRd oF diRectoRS

Stephen MuSSelwhite

Chair

ellen wade

ViCe Chair

JoSeph wright

SeCretary/treaSurer

nathaniel l. BiShop

Martha Bruce BoggS

Maryellen goodlatte

david gring

Stuart MeaSe

williaM r. reid

charleS Saldarini

the honoraBle philip troMpeter

F. lee tucker, M.d.gary d. walton

SuSan williS

college adminiStRation

carol M. Seavor, r.n., ed.d.PreSident

douglaS Southard, ph.d., p.a.-c.ProVoSt and dean for aCademiC affairS

liSa alliSon-JoneS, ph.d.aSSoCiate dean for aCademiC affairS

glen Mayhew, d.h.Sc.aSSiStant dean for aCademiC affairS

anna MillironS, M.B.a., c.p.a.dean for adminiStratiVe SerViCeS

howard Ballentine, M.S.dean for enrollment management and Planning

Bridget Moore, M.a.dean for teChnology SerViCeS

JenniFer carlo, M.a.dean for Student SerViCeS

magazine editoRS

Mark a. laMBert

chriStina hatch

PHotogRaPHy

Mark a. laMBert

gayle deel

karie SalaS

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JeFFerSon college oF health ScienceS iS accredited By the coMMiSSion on collegeS oF the Southern aSSociation oF collegeS and SchoolS to award aSSociate’S, Bachelor’S and MaSter’S degreeS.

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Sectionsa letter FroM the preSident ..........................................................................................2

JeFFerSon MatterS ............................................................................................................3

dr. carol Seavor to retire .................................................................................3

JeFFerSon hoSpital School oF nurSing claSS oF ’58 anniverSary .......................3

annual giFt report .......................................................................................... 4-5

JchS goeS Back to School .................................................................................4

SiBlingS dedicated to nurSing, healing and helping patientS in need ....................13

Faculty/StaFF BrieFS.......................................................................................................14

JchS prograM newS .....................................................................................................15

claSS noteS ....................................................................................................................16

Features2008 Spring coMMenceMent and white coat cereMonieS ............................................6

Student ServiceS: evolving to Meet our StudentS’ needS ..........................................8

Second annual JchS hoMecoMing reunion highlightS ...........................................11

did you notice…the new JchS FaceBook weBpage? .................................................17

About the Coverin Fall 2008, JchS enrolled approxiMately 1,000 StudentS. with thiS increaSe in

StudentS, we Found our reSidence hallS Filled to capacity. JchS Student ServiceS

haS iMpleMented Many new prograMS and activitieS to enSure that our StudentS have

a Full and exciting higher education experience. detailS aBout the advanceMentS

Student ServiceS haS Made are included in thiS iSSue’S Feature Story Beginning on page

8. leading the way are our reSident aSSiStantS and our new aSSiStant director oF

Student liFe. pictured on the cover FroM leFt to right are: reSident aSSiStantS taJa

SMith, lauren Fix, tenika reynoldS; aSSiStant director oF Student liFe Sarah roSS;

reSident aSSiStantS cody Maddox, kiM thacker, lauren oSBack and grace yu.

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greetings! when I came to Jefferson College of Health Sciences six years ago, the College already had an

exceptional history of educating students spanning almost a century. From the Jefferson Hospital School of

Nursing, to the Community Hospital of the Roanoke valley School of Nursing, to the College of Health

Sciences and finally JCHS, our evolution has been the result of caring, growing and enduring commitment

to educating our students to serving the health and emergency care needs of our communities.

and…………the evolution continues. From adding new academic programs to expanding our campus,

we are offering more opportunities to learn in newer and different ways than ever before. In the fall of

2008, we welcomed students into our new graduate programs in Physician assistant and Occupational

therapy. Our ability to evolve is directly related to the most important ingredient we have in building a

healthier tomorrow—our students!

In fall 2008, we welcomed approximately 1,000 students to campus. Some of the students commute

to campus, and some live in our residence halls. Some are married with children, and some are new

high school graduates. Others are coming back to school to further their educations, while others are

experiencing higher education for the first time.

For all of our students, regardless of their situation, we want them to feel a connection with JCHS that goes beyond the classroom. we want them to

experience Roanoke as “home” and we want them to continue to live and grow here long after they graduate! we know that the “college experience”

doesn’t just take place in classrooms or labs. It also happens in residence halls, lounges, at social events and in and around our urban campus that

encompasses beautiful downtown Roanoke. Campus life is a chance for these students to meet and mingle with other students, educators, patients and

Carilion Clinic practitioners in many different disciplines. this exposure gives them a chance to learn more about life and healthcare—to expand their

horizons and to graduate as more informed and well-rounded professionals.

to ensure our students enjoy a variety of experiences outside of the classroom that support their continued growth and development, JCHS Student Services

has implemented new processes and a new structure. during the summer of 2008, Jennifer Carlo, dean for Student Services, reviewed the needs of our

growing student body and reorganized her team to better meet those needs. Now, there are Student Services staff members dedicated to counseling and wellness

(dr. Stacey Lilley), academic support services (Mr. al Overstreet), learning and writing (dr. danielle Lusk) and educational testing (Ms. Letisha Beachy).

Important assignments also fell to Student Services staff members Scott Hill and Sarah Ross. Scott was named the new director of Student Life and

supervises student activities, residence life, orientation, first-year experience, convocation, the fitness center and intramurals/recreation. Sarah became the

assistant director of Student Life. She primarily supervises the residence halls and the JCHS resident assistants. and even more significant, Sarah lives not

only on campus in this role, but in the residence halls on the ninth floor of the Reid Center.

while most colleges and universities have live-in professionals like Sarah, it is a first for JCHS. Sarah’s position allows Student Services to be more involved

in the day-to-day lives of students, whether that means planning fun activities, mediating disputes between roommates or just being there to listen during a

tough time. Now, support is there for students 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

In this edition of the Jefferson Chronicle, you’ll find more information about our Student Services staff and the roles they fulfill. we take great pleasure in

sharing our good news with you, our friends and alumni, and we hope sharing JCHS happenings stimulates fond memories of your alma mater. Please

know you are welcome to visit campus anytime to see the advancements we’re making with your own eyes!

with much appreciation and warm wishes,

Carol M. Seavor, R.N., Ed.d.

President

A Letter from the President

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The Class Reunion Planners:

Phyllis Keister McCallie

Georgia Burton Erickson

In May 2008, Jefferson College of Health

Sciences President Carol M. Seavor, Ed.d.,

announced that she will retire at the end of the

2008-2009 academic year. Seavor, who began

her tenure at JCHS in October 2002, led the

college through a period of unprecedented

growth in curriculum and enrollment.

“It has been my honor and privilege to lead

this college,” Seavor said. “Having such an

opportunity has been the perfect culmination

to my career in nursing and healthcare. I leave

with nothing but appreciation and admiration

for the faculty, staff and students of Jefferson

College and with deep gratitude to Carilion

Clinic for supporting me in this endeavor,

as well as for its commitment to furthering

the education of our students, the healthcare

professionals of tomorrow.”

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“we deeply appreciate dr. Seavor’s service to

the College, the community and the cause of

improving healthcare,” said Steve Musselwhite,

chair of the JCHS Board of directors. “Her

accomplishments exceeded our hopes and

expectations, and we offer our best wishes as she

transitions to a well-deserved retirement.”

“dr. Seavor’s leadership at JCHS played an

important role in our efforts to improve patient

care and service at Carilion Clinic,” said

Carilion Clinic President and CEO Edward

g. Murphy, M.d. “JCHS’s growth in size and

curriculum allowed us to expand to meet the

community’s needs.”

Seavor’s retirement caps a distinguished

academic career. She previously served as

associate dean for academic affairs at the

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College of Nursing at the university of

tennessee in Knoxville, dean of the School of

Nursing for Charleston Southern university,

and Chair of the Nursing department and

assistant dean of St. Joseph’s College.

Seavor’s tenure at JCHS marked significant

growth for the college, including record

expansion of enrollment, from just over 600

in 2002 to nearly 1,000 in 2008. In addition,

Seavor led the college in expanding the

academic programs offered, including the

addition of four bachelor’s-level programs

and three graduate programs for a total of 15

degree programs—the most in JCHS history.

a tribute to dr. Seavor will be included in the

Spring 2009 edition of the Jefferson Chronicle.

Jefferson Hospital School of Nursing, Class of 1958,

celebrated their 50th Class Reunion on Saturday,

august 23 on the JCHS campus at Fralin House.

the beautiful, historic home was the perfect venue

for class reunion planners Phyllis Keister McCallie

and georgia Burton Erickson to throw a lovely party

welcoming back 13 of their classmates and their

class sponsor, dr. Robert Keely. Classmates came

from near and far to catch up and share their

memories and lives since finishing nursing

school. the reunion concluded Sunday

morning with a brunch at the Hotel Roanoke

and Conference Center.

Modeling the latest in nursing fashion?Joan Chamber HillNina Richardson Derby

Top row, l to r: Barbara Ann Johnson Schuyler, Nina Richardson Derby, Joan Chambers Hill

Second row, l to r: Carolyn Palmer Trail, Nancy Pilcher Hagan, Margaret Compton Moore

Third row, l to r: Georgia Burton Erickson, Kemlee Kahle White

Standing: Effie Parrish Haggerty

Sitting: Vella Blevins Marshall, Norma Dawson Mahood-Bay

Center: Dr. Robert Keely—Class Sponsor

Bottom Row: Phyllis Keister McCallie, Peggy Kelly Truman

Jefferson Hospital School of Nursing claSS oF 1958 50th anniverSary

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J e F F e r S o n M a t t e r SJ e F F e r S o n M a t t e r S

J C HS Goes Back to School record-Breaking year kickS oFF with a Flurry oF activitieS

the rustle of falling leaves, a crisp breeze echoing in the distance, the crackle of a blaze in the fireplace on a cool

evening—autumn brings many sights and sounds to mind. But at JCHS, our “autumn,” or fall academic semester, begins

well before the leaves begin to turn.

Beginning with a migration of our students back to campus in august, a whole series of events take place that tell us

school is back in session. From the cars piled with students’ belongings lining up in front of the Reid Center to our faculty

parading in their academic regalia during Fall Convocation, the semester got off to a great start.

Below are pictures from some of the many activities and events that kicked off the 2008-2009

academic year. we hope you enjoy this peek into college life at JCHS!

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Lisa Allison-Jones, JCHS Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, and Mike Krackow,

Chair of Rehabilitation and Wellness, look on as new JCHS students sign in at the

end of the Convocation ceremony.

Just after students returned to campus in August, they, along with JCHS alumni, faculty, staff and their families, were invited to attend a home game of the Salem Avalanche Baseball Team in Salem, VA. Many JCHS students came out for the game, including (left to right): Tenika Reynolds, Joshua Bonovitch, Grace Yu, Ronald Blevins and Kim Thacker.

annual giFt report

Jefferson Society: $10,000+

Hugh Trout Society: $5,000-$9,999

Reid Society: $1,000-$4,999

Carol Seavor*

dr. F. Lee tucker*

Fralin Society: $500-$999

Martha Bruce Boggs*

Charles Saldarini*

Ellen wade*

Dean’s Circle: $250-$499

Nathaniel L. Bishop*

Jennifer Carlo*

Maryellen goodlatte*

david gring*

Steve Musselwhite*

gary and Lucy walton*

Scholar’s Circle: $100-$249

Lisa allison-Jones*

Christina Hatch*

Sharon Hatfield*

Phyllis K. McCallie ’58 JHSON

anna Millirons*

Bridget Moore*

Paula Prince*

Norvator Robinson ’73 CHRvSON

douglas Southard*

Joseph B. and Pamela M. wright*

Our featured speaker at Convocation was Kevin A. Kissner, R.N., NREMT-P,

a graduate of three JCHS programs and current Flight Nurse/Paramedic with

Carilion Clinic’s Life-Guard 10 helicopter unit.

JCHS President Dr. Carol Seavor speaks to new students,

faculty and staff during Fall Convocation.

Faculty process into St. John’s Episcopal Church for our 2008 Convocation.

Photo by gayle deel

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annual giFt report

Foundation Circle: $1-$99

dorothy Beavers ’59 JHSON

Reba Braylo ’66 CHRvSON

Mary Brubaker ‘88

Kelly Butler ‘00

Heather Campbell ‘98

Linda Crawford ‘90

Patricia Crowder ‘77

CHRvSON

Sara decker ‘07

James dooley ‘97

Blake Frostick ‘05

Kay grace ’64 JHSON

Evon glasgow ’66 CHRvSON

Martha graf ‘64

Lori Hulak*

Jennifer Kellinger ‘00

Kevin Kissner ’98, ’01, ‘03

Jennifer Luckso* ’00

Rosemary Macdonald ‘98

debra L. Martin ‘03

Karen Meredith ‘04

Carolyn Morris ’65 LgSON

glen Mayhew* ’87

Catherine Prescott* ’07

Joanne Rigatti ’66 CHRvSON

Jeffrey Sarabok ‘94

donna Sieff ’70 CHRvSON

Michael Slaughter*

Connie N. Slusher ‘01

Lois Spencer ’72 CHRvSON

Judy thornton ’73 CHRvSON

Linda turner ‘74 CHRvSON

Linda vernon ’65 JHSON

Melissa weiss ‘07

Karen F. witt ‘97

• denotesJCHSfaculty,staff,administration or board member

• JHSON-JeffersonHospitalSchool of Nursing

• LGSON-Lewis-GaleSchoolofNursing

• CHRVSON-CommunityHospital of Roanoke Valley School of Nursing

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Enjoying the game were (from left to right): Christina Hatch, JCHS Coordinator

of Development and Alumni Relations; Sarah Ross, Assistant Director of Student

Life; and Connie Cook, Admissions Counselor.

Students move into JCHS residence halls in August.Welcoming resident students back to campus were (left to right, starting in

back) Amrita Singh, Ronald Blevins, Assistant Director of Student Life

Sarah Ross, Grace Yu and Emma Tate.

Orientation not only allows students to know what to expect from their programs, but to socialize

with their fellow students and instructors. Here, our 2008 Master of Science in Nursing program students strike a pose near Carilion Roanoke Community Hospital.

Academic programs holding orientation sessions were another sure sign that

school was back in session. Here, nursing students wait in the hallway on the

third floor of the Reid Center before their orientation session begins.

From Duke’s Picnic Pavilion, located on the third base line at the Salem Avalanche game, members of the JCHS family cheered the team on.

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Spring Commencement and Physician Assistant White Coat Ceremony JchS StudentS BecoMe aluMni during graduation cereMonieS

On Friday, May 9, 2008, 220 Jefferson College of Health Sciences students became alumni

at the College’s 25th Commencement Ceremony, held at the Roanoke Civic Center. Of

the total number of graduates, 72 were awarded associate of Science degrees, 94 received

associate of applied Science degrees, 41 earned Baccalaureate degrees and 13 received

Master of Science degrees.

after the academic processional, invocation and welcome, the event’s student speakers took

the podium. deidra Severt Pennington, a member of the graduating class from the Master

of Science in Nursing program, presented the graduate student remarks, and timothy

Carroll, a graduate from the Respiratory therapy program, presented the undergraduate

remarks.

the student remarks were followed by the Commencement address by Edward g.

Murphy, M.d., President and Chief Executive Officer of Carilion Clinic. dr. Murphy

spoke about the important role JCHS plays in developing and educating the healthcare

professionals of tomorrow.

the ceremony ended with the graduates crossing the stage and receiving their diplomas.

While waiting for the ceremony to start, a nursing program graduate poses.

The undergraduate nursing programs at JCHS graduated over 90 students

at our spring 2008 Commencement.

A bird’s eye view of the Commencement Ceremony.

The Commencement Address was given by Edward G. Murphy, M.D., the President and Chief Executive Officer of Carilion Clinic, which owns JCHS.

The second graduating class from the Healthcare Management bachelor’s program are all smiles at the 2008 JCHS Commencement Ceremony.

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At the August White Coat Ceremony, Dr. Carol Seavor congratulates a Physician Assistant Program graduate.

The 2008 graduating class of Physician Assistants from JCHS.

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Spring Commencement and Physician Assistant White Coat Ceremony JchS StudentS BecoMe aluMni during graduation cereMonieS

On aug. 8, 2008, the JCHS Physician assistant program graduated 28 Pas during the

annual “white Coat Ceremony,” held on the Roanoke College campus. the graduation

event is called a white coat ceremony because the graduates receive the traditional

clinical white garments that they will wear when practicing as a Pa.

the ceremony featured a commencement address by academic Coordinator Patricia

airey, Pa-C, remarks by Class President Bonnie MacKellar, the presentation of the

Partnership award to the Bradley Free Clinic and the presentation of the Preceptor of the

Year award to andres Marte-grau, M.d.

In addition, the JCHS Pa program honored the memory of Captain Sean grimes, the

first Pa killed during the Iraq conflict. the JCHS Pa Student Society has been renamed

in memory of Captain grimes, and his family attended the white coat ceremony in

recognition of this honor.

the graduates then stepped to the

back of the stage and slipped into

their white coats before processing

to receive their diplomas.

On this and the previous page

are photos from both graduation

ceremonies. Please join us in

wishing our 2008 graduates a

happy, healthy and prosperous

life as Jefferson alumni!

Lisa Allison-Jones, Ph.D., Associate Dean for Academic Affairs,

greets a nursing program graduate.

Carolyn Melby, Ph.D., APRN-BC, CCH, Chair of the JCHS Nursing Department, takes part in a hooding ceremony for the Master of Science in Nursing graduates.

At the end of the Commencement ceremony, new graduates are applauded by JCHS faculty, staff and friends on their accomplishments.

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On a bright, breezy afternoon, a group of JCHS students sit around a table and chat about an upcoming off-campus

trip to go whitewater rafting in west virginia. the excited conversation is about much more than how to stay dry

and whether a disposable camera will remain watertight in a raft being pummeled by rapids. after all, the students

in question are Resident assistants (Ras) for the JCHS residence halls—a special team that looks out for our on-

and off-campus students’ needs.

“this will be a leadership and teambuilding activity for them,” said Sarah Ross, the JCHS assistant director

of Student Life, a new position created this year to oversee the Ras and the residence halls. “activities like this

empower our student leaders to learn more about leadership and all it entails. JCHS benefits greatly from their

leadership skills, but they also carry those skills with them into their lives beyond the College.”

the rafting trip is just one of an ongoing series of activities that have been developed for the Ras by JCHS Student

Services to help them hone their leadership skills. these teambuilding activities for Ras exemplify the new way

Student Services is approaching how students are supported at the College.

In summer 2008, dean for Student Services Jennifer Carlo oversaw a restructuring of the department. She assigned

personnel to head the areas of health and wellness, counseling, learning and writing and educational testing. In

addition, Student Services team member Scott Hill was named director of Student Life, and Sarah Ross, who

transferred from the JCHS admissions department, became the assistant director of Student Life—a role that

finds her living not only on campus but in the residence halls with students.

“I live in the residence halls to oversee the activities and well-being of the resident students,” Sarah says. “Pretty

much every school has a live-in professional. typically, that person oversees housing and supports the students and

Ras. a lot of people don’t know it, but the housing professional usually has a Master’s in Counseling or Student

affairs. My position and my living in the residence halls is brand new for the College and is part of Student

Services’ restructuring.”

there were several reasons for the restructuring, but the most important reason was that it streamlined the

department to ensure the needs of a growing student population were being met. approximately 1,000 students

enrolled in fall 2008—including 111 living in the JCHS residence halls. with the halls filled to capacity, the Ras

are on the front lines of student support and are feeling the differences.

“It’s very busy at times,” says Lauren Fix, JCHS Ra and Emergency Health Services (EHS) student. “this year, there are

always knocks on the door.”

Ra Kimberly thacker, a nursing student at the College, agrees. “the other night, I had a student knock just because

she wanted to talk. we never had that before. Before it was more about, ‘we need your help because there’s some

kind of crisis.’ Now, the residents have a lot of trust in us and have true friendships with us.”

that kind of close, 24-hours-a-day/seven-days-a-week support is exactly what Student Services wanted for JCHS

students. with the student body growing and student interaction between programs a challenge, it’s important to

provide opportunities for students to come together and develop bonds with each other and the College as a whole.

Residence halls, which are located on the top three floors of the Reid Center and on the eighth floor of Carilion

Roanoke Community Hospital (CRCH), provide the perfect place for bonding.

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Student ServiceS and reSident aSSiStantS explore

new wayS to Support JchS StudentS

Evolving to Meet Our Students’ Needs

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“a dorm is where you just sleep,” says EHS student and Ra Cody

Maddox. “at JCHS, a residence hall is a unified community, not just

a boarding house. Places where you can socialize and participate in

events and activities. It’s where students develop and go through the

true college experience. the Ras are always there with open doors and

making sure everyone is doing well.”

Ra Lauren Osbeck, a Physical therapy

assistant (Pta) program student,

agrees. “Bigger schools with thousands

of students have large campuses,” she

says. “Being a small school, the most

important part of our urban campus

is our residence halls, and that’s what

makes it different than a dorm. at bigger

universities, it really is just a place where you sleep and you do your

activities elsewhere.”

the urban campus that Lauren refers to encompasses not only the

buildings that JCHS inhabits, but downtown Roanoke as well. the

downtown area has numerous restaurants and one of the oldest outdoor

markets in virginia within walking distance of the College. In addition,

JCHS is less than a mile from Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital, the

main hub of Carilion Clinic and a place where many JCHS students do

their clinical rotations.

“I think it’s convenient to just walk downtown and find all kinds of

things to do,” says grace Yu, an Ra and Nursing

student. “Living on campus, you don’t really even need

a car. that’s a benefit to living in the residence halls.”

“with classes now at CRCH and the Roanoke Higher

Education Center in downtown,” continues Kim

thacker, “it does make it feel like a campus when

you walk to those buildings. So it’s like a lot of other

colleges in that you are walking to different buildings

between classes and getting your exercise. the

difference is that your walk between classes is actually

through the heart of downtown. we eat lunch and dinner downtown, go

out and socialize downtown—it’s kind of like our little getaway, which a

lot of colleges don’t have.”

But many new facilities and services are appearing right on the JCHS

campus these days, meaning

students don’t necessarily

have to venture out for food,

entertainment or exercise

anymore. the Ras and JCHS

resident students now enjoy

a full menu in the CRCH

cafeteria, a brand-new fitness

center located on the fourth floor of CRCH

and new computers and printers in the Reid

Center computer labs.

“the new computers in the Learning Resource

Center and other computer labs throughout

the college are great,” says tenika Reynolds, an

Ra and Pta student. “to have resources like

that right in the building where you’re living is

very convenient.”

“I really like the fitness center at Community Hospital,” says Lauren

Osbeck. “I use it multiple times a week. It also ties into health-related

programs that we’re offering students now through One Jefferson

Community Hours.”

One Jefferson Community Hours is another extension of support

for students and student organizations across the College. Founded

in early 2008 by Student Services and initially overseen by al

Overstreet, Student Services’ director for academic Support Services,

the program was designed to offer JCHS students, faculty and staff

a common time to participate in fun and meaningful activities,

strengthening the bonds within our community (the program is now

managed by Sarah Ross). Programs are offered from over 40 different

ongoing activities twice a week from noon to 1 p.m., and no classes

are scheduled during that time. More information on the program is

available on the JCHS website at www.jchs.edu/page.php/prmID/421.

Community Hours activities also provide Student Services

the chance to reach out to students living off-campus.

“a commuter student’s needs are totally different,”

Sarah Ross says. “Commuters might be single

mothers, and the idea of a pizza party night in their

PJs in the residence halls is not appealing. So we plan

differently for them. through Community Hours, we

offer them activities during lunch hours so they can

participate in between classes. Our goal is to engage

all JCHS students in activities that interest them and

offer social opportunities.”

It’s certainly an ambitious goal, considering hundreds of students attend

JCHS every day. But the people on the front lines are confident in their

ability to touch and change students’ lives by giving them more than just

an education in the classroom.

“we are determined to help students have the full college experience

at Jefferson, whether they live on campus or not,” says Cody Maddox.

“Our goal is to help them step away from the grind of school and create

positive memories that they will associate with JCHS forever. Later, when

they come back to JCHS after they graduate, we want them to feel like

they’re coming home.”

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Sarah Ross, Assistant Director of Student Life.

RAs Cody Maddox and Lauren Osbeck.

The JCHS RAs at their weekly meeting in September 2008.

RAs Grace Yu and Tenika Reynolds.

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Isaiah Colston, son of JCHS staff member

Pamela Banks, enjoys the FunWalk activities.

Capt. Jack juggles with his audience.

Christina Hatch, JCHS Development and Alumni Coordinator,

presents Lori Beth Davis with a prize for raising the most funds

for JCHS academic scholarships at the FunWalk.

(l-r) Priscilla DuBois, Christina Hatch, Teresa Davis and her daughter

Lori Beth Davis ‘99, and Lisa Allison-Jones at the FunWalk.

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J C HS 2nd Annual Homecoming Reuniona celeBration oF the college’S rich hiStory

and a preview oF our exciting Future

From an early morning on the greenway by the Roanoke River to a picnic lunch

at the historic Fralin House on campus, and then a visit to the Harvest Festival

in beautiful downtown Roanoke, our 2nd annual Homecoming Reunion was an

event to remember.

this year, the Homecoming Reunion was held on Saturday, Oct. 4, and it

couldn’t have been a more beautiful day to welcome alumni back to campus

to mingle with JCHS faculty, staff and friends of the College. Clear blue skies

and a crisp autumn morning greeted participants in our first JCHS alumni

Healthy Lifestyles One-Mile Family Funwalk on the greenway along the

Roanoke River. the walk raised funds for academic scholarships at JCHS

while providing our first opportunity to meet and greet our alumni.

From there, we returned to campus, where attendees’ children were

greeted by Capt. Jack, who entertained the kids with magic tricks,

juggling and jokes.

at noon, it was time to celebrate under the tents at Fralin House with

a traditional barbeque picnic and be entertained by BeBop Hoedown,

performing their unique jazzy-folksy-bluegrassy music. JCHS students

were on hand to greet the alumni, and al Overstreet ’95, ’01, alumni

Board member and Chair of the alumni Board Nominating Committee,

led the first election for JCHS alumni association Executive officers (see

the picture of the new officers on the following page).

also, a “new spaces” tour was held at Carilion Roanoke Community

Hospital to show alumni how the JCHS campus is expanding to meet the

needs of the growing student population and academic programs offered

through the College.

By mid-afternoon, many of those who visited campus for our

Homecoming Reunion headed downtown to enjoy the Roanoke

Harvest Festival. we want to thank everyone who

joined us for this fun opportunity

to reconnect. If you weren’t able

to be with us this year—we missed

you! Save the date for next

year’s Homecoming Reunion on

Saturday, October 3, 2009.

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Participants include JCHS President Dr. Carol Seavor and her husband Pete.

As little league football games took place nearby, our

FunWalkers strode along the Roanoke River Greenway.

Participants in the FunWalk gather on Reserve Avenue near the athletic fields.

A beautiful morning sun rises over Mill

Mountain in Roanoke, as our first One-

Mile FunWalk begins.

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Enjoying Homecoming activities (from l-r) are Ashley Poe, William Coblentz, Phillip Jennings and Sarah Ross.Patricia Crockett, Community Hospital of the Roanoke

Valley School of Nursing ’74, and Sue Perigen, Community

Hospital of the Roanoke Valley School of Nursing ’79.

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We welcomes friends of the College back to campus from age eight months to 80 years! Here, an alum enjoys a moment with one of our youngest friends as the band play in the background.

Dr. Doug Southard enjoys the festivities withJanice Webb, Martha Graf ’64 and her husband.

Part of the activities included electing new officers for

the JCHS Alumni Board. Pictured from left to right

are Kevin Kissner, Janice Webb, Lori Beth Davis and

Sue Campbell ’00 (not pictured: Susan Paris ’96).”

Teresa Davis and Janice Webb enjoy the activities.

Sarah Ross and Cody Maddox pose at the picnic.

Members of BeBop HoeDown perform during the picnic.

Those attending the picnic help themselves to food from the buffet.

JCHS Dean for Student Recruitment Howard

Ballentine poses with his sons after visiting

with Capt. Jack (note Howard’s “tattoo” of

Jeff, the Jefferson Blue Healer).

Back at the Reid Center, Capt.

Jack provided entertainment and

temporary tattoos to children

attending Homecoming.

Dr. Seavor greets Janice Webb, Lewis-Gale School of

Nursing ’59, with Christina Hatch.

Flowers on bistro tables decorated the

porch at Fralin House.

The main event of the day took place at historic Fralin House on the JCHS campus.

The daughters of alum Regina Cox ‘01 applaud Capt. Jack’s juggling act, which included a knife, a bowling pin and a rubber chicken.

Mia Anglin ’05, Alumni Board member, welcomes

Sue Campbell to the Alumni Board.

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SiBlingS dedicated to nurSing, healing and helping patientS in need

Sibling rivalry—we all know about it: fighting over clothes, the last

dinner roll, or attention from parents. It’s just a fact of life.

there is, however, an exception to everything, and Mary and Elaine

Brubaker are that exception. Both graduated from the College of Health

Sciences (COHS) nursing program in 1988. Not only did they attend

college together, but they were roommates in what was then known as

Carlton terrace, the college’s on-campus housing, now known as the

Reid Center.

Flash forward to 2008. Mary and Elaine are still roommates, and both

work at Carilion Franklin Memorial Hospital (CFMH). Mary has

worked in Labor and delivery for the past 18 years and says, “It’s the

happiest place in the hospital—it’s a miracle every time I witness a birth.”

Elaine has worked in Surgery for 11 years, and occasionally the two

sisters overlap if there is a caesarean section birth. and yes, patients and

co-workers have trouble telling them apart on occasion.

they both chose COHS because they liked the feel of a smaller college.

at that time, Mary said, there were many “older students”—or as

admissions staff would say, non-traditional age students—living on

campus. the sisters enjoyed being within walking distance of the

Roanoke City Market and working as nursing assistants in the float pool

at Community Hospital on the weekends.

Mary said faculty member trish Conklin was tough and had high

expectations, but she always knew where she stood with her. Years later

Ms. Conklin left teaching and became Mary’s co-worker at CFMH.

their brother, Jason Brubaker ’04, was pulled into the healthcare industry

because Elaine wanted to obtain her Emergency Medical technician (EMt)

certification and needed a study partner, so Jason stepped up to help his sister.

He was hooked. He then began working for Carilion transport and decided

he wanted to advance his career. Yes, it was the family profession he chose—

nursing. He enrolled in COHS through the Carilion tuition reimbursement

program. He worked on the Med-Surg floor at Carilion Roanoke Memorial

Hospital (CRMH) while attending college full-time. always fascinated by the

heart, it was his goal to work as a cardiac nurse. He now works at CRMH in

the Cardiac Progressive Care unit.

all three remember faculty members Linda Rickabaugh and Mike Slaughter

with great fondness. Elaine said, “Professor Slaughter would always say ‘PLd’

for picky little details and you just knew it would be on a test.”

they all agree they love working in a hospital environment because it

gives them a broad, realistic exposure to nursing that they would not have

working in a private practice. the biggest change they have noticed in

nursing, according to Mary, “is teamwork, a lot more teamwork between the

doctors and nurses.” Elaine and Jason agreed. Elaine added, “doctors are

much more straightforward about what they can do to help a patient.”

three siblings dedicated to nursing, healing and helping patients in need—the

Brubakers are an incredible example of the important contribution JCHS con-

tinues to make by educating dedicated healthcare professionals in the region.

the biggest challenge of having three nurses in the family is, “scheduling

Christmas,” Jason said with a grin.

Alumni Profile

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Carolyn Adams, Ed.D., Director of the MSN Program and Professor in Nursing, was an invited speaker at the “2008 Clinical Practice Forum: diversity Circles” in September 2008. the event was sponsored by the Hospice and Palliative Nurses association and was held in Pittsburgh, Pa. Carolyn’s topic was “Hospice Care for Mexican-american Elders.” In addition, dr. adams passed the National League for Nursing examination to qualify as a Certified Nurse Educator (CNE). Recently, dr. adams recertified (american Nurse Credentialing Center) as a Board Certified Nurse Executive advanced (NEa-BC). Both of these certifications enhance the stature of the Master of Science in Nursing Program.

Kathy E. Cochenour, Administrative Assistant in JCHS Administration and Linda Rickabough, M.S.N., Associate Professor in Nursing, were in-ducted into the Carilion Clinic Quarter Century Soci-ety. the QCS consists of employees who have worked for Carilion continuously for 25 years or more.

John “J.C.” Cook, Assistant Professor in the EHS-Paramedic Program, has been appointed to serve as Regional Faculty by the american Heart association (aHa) for the 2008-2010 term. Regional Faculty appointments exist to mentor aHa training centers and instructors, ensure that the aHa guidelines are being followed as a quality assurance process, and train new providers to become quality instructors.

Dr. Judy Cusumano, Ph.D., Chair of Arts & Sciences and Program Director and Associate Professor in Health Psychology, and Robert Reese, Ph.D., Director and Associate Professor in Humanities and Social Sciences, had a workshop accepted as part of the program at the annual “getting Connected: Best Practices in technology—Enhanced teaching and Learning in Psychology” conference in October 2008. the conference, which took place in atlanta, ga, is sponsored by the Center for Excellence in teaching and Learning at Kennesaw State university. their presentation is entitled “using iClickers to teach Psychology: two different Models.” In addition, Robert will also be presenting “Engaging audio Learning with voice-Over PowerPoint” at the conference.

Bonny Dillon, Ph.D., Associate Professor in Humanities & Social Sciences, was accepted as one of the scholars to participate in the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Summer Institute for College and university teachers at Ferrum College in June and July 2008. Bonny was one of only 25 teachers from across the country to have been selected to attend the NEH Institute “Regional Study and the Liberal arts: appalachia up Close.” during the institute, Bonny presented a course in ethics to be offered at JCHS. the primary focus of the course is based on regional (appalachian) cases and ethical dilemmas. In addition, Bonny accepted the volunteer position of

Client Services group Manager in the Readiness and Response team with the Roanoke valley Chapter of the american Red Cross (aRC). Bonny is a Licensed Professional Counselor and has practiced psychotherapy for over 20 years. Her original aRC connection was through the Spiritual Care Response team (an aRC Partner). Bonny’s first aRC Spiritual Response team (SRt) deployment was to virginia tech during the tragedy there in 2007, where she served as the assistant Manager for SRt. In September 2008, Bonny traveled to Baton Rouge, La as part of the SRt to serve as a chaplain presence for clients and aRC staff in a shelter during the aftermath of Hurricane gustav.

Christina Hatch, C.F.R.E., Coordinator for Development and Alumni Relations, has earned her Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE) certification. the CFRE is the only internationally recognized professional credential for fundraising executives. the credential is endorsed by the Council for advancement and Support of Education, association of Fundraising Professionals and the association of Healthcare Philanthropy.

Lori B. Hulak, B.A., C.R.A., JCHS Grant Writer Specialist, received the Courage to Care award from the Roanoke County Prevention Council in September 2008. Lori received the award because she saw a need to be a model of what it means to be involved in her children’s lives, as well as in the community as a whole. as a result, she volunteered vast amounts of her time to provide expertise on health issues, grant-writing skills and non-profit information to the Council.

Wilton Kennedy, D.H.Sc., Program Director and Associate Professor in Physician Assistant, received his doctorate in June 2008. In addition, wilton presented on the topic of self-management strategies for mobile populations at a conference in San Juan, Puerto Rico in May 2008. wilton also presented a poster at the american academy of Physician assistants (aaPa) annual Conference in May 2008 in San antonio, tX. He also had a case study published online as the Case Study of the Month by The Journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants. the case study presents the symptoms, the diagnosis and a discussion of the treatment and outcome.

Mike Krackow, Ph.D., Chair of Rehabilitation & Wellness and Program Director of Health & Exercise Science, gave two presentations in august 2008 at the 2008 Rehab Summit in Orlando, FL. the topics Mike presented were “Overweight and Obesity Issues in the Clinical Setting” and “Hip Musculature and its Role in the Lower Extremity Kinetic Chain.”

John McNamara, D.C., Associate Professor in Science and Mathematics, presented “Roanoke valley and New River valley Industry Clustering: a Study to Examine Potential development at the Roanoke Higher Education Center” to the member

board at the Roanoke Higher Education Center in July 2008. John also presented the material as a paper to the Roanoke Higher Education Center. Both the presentation and paper were partial fulfillment of Ph.d. requirements in Educational Leadership & Policy Studies at virginia tech.

Melody Meier, D.N.P., Associate Director of the BSN Program and Assistant Professor, successfully defended her d.N.P. research project in September 2008. Her project examined the spiritual practices and spiritual care readiness in a sample of nursing students.

Dr. Carolyn Melby, Ph.D., Chair and Professor in the Nursing Department, had an article published in the June 2008 issue of the Journal of Nursing Scholarship (v. 40, issue 2, p. 176-183, June 2008) entitled, “the Experiences of western Expatriate Nursing Educators teaching in Eastern asia.” In addition, Carolyn provides commentary on research in this issue—a new feature of the journal that provides expertise on article subjects.

Carol Molinari, Ph.D., Program Director and Profes-sor in Healthcare Management, had an article entitled “up Close & Personal: ways to Enhance Relations Between Program directors and their advisory Boards” published in The Journal of Health Administration Educa-tion (v. 24, number 4, Fall 2007 399-404).

Ava Porter, D.N.P., Director of the BSN Program and Associate Professor in Nursing, has earned the credential of Certified Nurse Educator (CNE). ava passed the certification examination administered by the National League for Nursing (NLN). according to the NLN website (www.nln.org), the mission of the academic Nurse Educator Certification Program is to “recognize excellence in the advanced specialty role of the academic nurse educator.” Certification in any field is a mark of professionalism. For academic nurse educators, it establishes nursing education as a specialty area of practice and creates a means for faculty to demonstrate their expertise in this role. It communicates to students, peers and the academic and health care communities that the highest standards of excellence are being met. By becoming credentialed as a certified nurse educator, ava serves as both a leader and a role model.

Jamie Price, M.S.I.S., Reference Librarian in the Learning Resource Center and Assistant Professor, presented “Be My Friend - using Facebook in Libraries” in april 2008 at a tennessee Library association meeting.

Sarah Ross, M.S., Assistant Director of Student Life in Student Services, graduated in May 2008 with a Master of Science degree in Counseling and Student affairs administration from Radford university.

Stuart Tousman, Ph.D., Associate Professor in Health Psychology, has been invited to present at next year’s american academy of allergy, asthma and Immunology Conference in washington, d.C. the event will take place in March 2009, and Stuart will be presenting a workshop on medication adherence and asthma.

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ot and pa MaSter’S prograMS greet inaugural claSSeS

In fall 2008, classes officially began in MSOt and MSPa programs.

at the beginning of the fall semester, 40 students were enrolled in

the MSPa program and 15 were part of the MSOt program.

david Haynes, d.H.Sc., MSOt Program director and associate

Professor, says, “we moved the Ot program at JCHS to the master’s

level because the accreditation Council for Occupational therapy

Education decided that an increased level of knowledge was required.

Occupational therapists practice in a wide variety of settings that

require many different skills. a master’s degree can help students go

further in their education, giving them time to develop these skills.”

the MSPa program moved their program from the undergraduate

to graduate level for similar reasons. Pa graduates at JCHS needed

a more varied and complete educational experience. By completing

a four-year undergraduate degree before enrolling in the MSPa

program, students bring a wide variety of skills with them that they

can share with others in the program. the program did go through

changes when it moved to the graduate level. First, the program has

been extended from 24 to 27 months, with additional coursework

added in the area of ethics and evidence-based practice. Second, a

capstone master’s project will also be required of all students.

Finally, MSPa and MSOt students will be required to enroll in

classes with MSN students for an “inter-professional” educational

experience.

the inaugural MSOt and MSPa classes will graduate in 2010.

JchS pa prograM SponSorS

pance Board review

In august 2008, the JCHS Pa program sponsored its first Physician

assistant Certification and Recertification Board Review Course at

Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. this will be an annual event,

and all JCHS alumni and/or preceptors will be offered a $100

discount for registration fees. Over 30 participants from five

states attended this year’s review.

J c h S p r o g r a M n e w S

pa prograM needS you to Be an aluMni preceptor

the JCHS Pa program needs JCHS alumni preceptors. there are

currently 74 JCHS alumni preceptors, but we need more. If you are

willing to precept students, give us a call at (540) 985-8256.

the american academy of Physician assistants (aaPa) believes

it is vital for all Pas to be involved in the education of other Pas,

including clinical precepting. Not only do JCHS alumni provide a

wealth of knowledge, but they serve as role models and provide a strong

foundation for our students to become outstanding representatives

of the profession. this is also a great way to attract new graduates to

your area and to your practice. Many students accept positions at sites

where they spent time on clinical rotations. Being a preceptor is an

outstanding way to get your practice on the radar screen of future Pas.

the program also offers “adjunct faculty” status to preceptors. Call the

program and find out more information today!

neal caBaniSS ’04, pa-c naMed JchS pa aluMnuS oF the year

at the Pa Program white Coat Ceremony in august 2008, Neal

Cabaniss,’04 Pa-C was named the JCHS Pa alumnus of the Year (see

page 6 of this edition of the Jefferson Chronicle for more details on the

ceremony). Neal works at Physician associates of

Bedford, an affiliate of Carilion Clinic.

Neal Cabaniss,’04, PA-C accepting the JCHS PA Alumnus of the Year Award.

the academic programs at JCHS are continually growing and changing to meet the needs of the rapidly changing healthcare industry. to

provide you with information about our programs, this section will appear regularly in the Jefferson Chronicle. In this issue, we highlight our

new Master of Science programs in Occupational therapy (MSOt) and Physician assistant (MSPa).

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cl a S S not e S Fa l l 2008 ch ro n i c l e1950sVella Blevins Marshall, Jefferson Hospital

School of Nursing ’58 is semi-retired and

living in Florida. She has two daughters

and three grandchildren. vella developed a

“Parish Nursing Program” for her church,

enjoys “short-term missions,” participating

in “Stephens Ministries” and choirs. She still

appreciates her nursing instructors, Mr. Reid

and dr. Keely, as well as all her classmates.1980sLisa Weeks Weddle, R.T. ’88 retired from

respiratory therapy when she returned

to Roanoke nine years ago after working

at Martha washington Hospital in

Fredericksburg, va for eight years. She has

homeschooled her three children for the past

12 years and works several Saturdays a month

for an optometrist.1990sLisa Myers, A.S. ’94 is employed at Carilion

Roanoke Memorial Hospital as an R.N. in the

Resource Pool.

Thomas J. Bartell, E.H.S.-Paramedic ’96 is

currently working in administration as an officer

in EMS training for the City of Lynchburg.2000sJesse Dugger Overby, P.T.A. ’00 is currently

employed at autumn Rehab, a skilled nursing

facility in altavista, va. He and his wife tanya

have two sons, william Brent, 4, and Randell

drew, 20 months.

Stacy Barbour Stewart, O.T. ’00 has three

children and is employed by Henry County

Schools. Her husband Sam Stewart, P.t.a.

‘08 just recently graduated from the Physical

therapist assistant program at JCHS.

Shawn Michael Dunstan, E.H.S-Paramedic

’02 was hired by Fairfax Fire department in June

2002 and promoted to Lieutenant in 2006. He

currently serves as the Chief of Stafford volunteer

Fire department. He has an infant daughter.

Melissa Cline Loos, P.A. ’04 has taken a position

with Lowcountry Infectious diseases in Myrtle

Beach, SC. Melissa would like all healthcare

students to know that inpatient care is tough work,

but recommends it to all new grads. “Nowhere else

will you see the ‘sickest’ patients and work with

such a variety of specialists,” Melissa says.

Albert Gordon Pavalonis, E.H.S.-Paramedic

’04, A.S. ’05, B.S.N. ’06 and Biomedical

Sciences ’08 is employed by PHI SkyStat-1 as a

Flight Paramedic/R.N.

Devin Louis Basye, Fire-E.M.S. Technology

’05 recently graduated from tidewater Regional

Fire academy. He is employed by York County

Fire and Life Safety in Yorktown, va as a

Firefighter/Medic.

Charmaine Amoy Tomlinson, A.S. ’05 is

employed with Millenia Medical Staffing. at the

time Charmaine wrote, she was on a 13-week

assignment at an Indian hospital in Chinie, aZ.

She is having a great time, learning new things

and meeting interesting people every day.

April C. Grisetti-Nail, P.A. ’06 is employed by

utiMed urgent Care & urgent Care Santa Fe in

Santa Fe, NM.

Atefeh Ghaderi, R.T. ’08 is employed at

Montgomery Regional Hospital.

Jason Lee Feyerherd, P.A. ’08 is currently doing a

one-year post-P.a. neonatal residency at the univer-

sity of Kentucky/Kentucky Children’s Hospital.

in MeMoriaM

Edith Webb Ross Justus, Jefferson Hospital

School of Nursing ’37

Helena Alzie Drain Young, Lewis-Gale School

of Nursing ’42

Nannie Ruth Brown Beavers, Lewis-Gale

School of Nursing ’50 died June 27, 2008.

Her daughter, Stephanie Beavers Holby, said

her mother was always interested in the success

of our program and thankful to be involved in

whatever way she could.

Mary E. Dudley, Jefferson Hospital School of

Nursing ’48

John Stull Carson, Community Hospital of

Roanoke Valley College of Health Sciences ‘87

Sheila Criner, Community Hospital of

Roanoke Valley College of Health Sciences ’88

MarriageS

Danielle Hall,

A.S. ‘07 and Sean

McGenity, A.S.

‘07 were married in

September 2007. Both

are employed as R.N.s

at Carilion Roanoke

Memorial Hospital and

reside in Roanoke.

John Michael Deal,

E.H.S.-Paramedic ’96 recently married Kristen

Lewandowski, R.t. and resides in Isanti, MN.

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S t a y c o n n e c t e d !it’S eaSy to keep uS updated on changeS to your contact inForMation or report career newS,

weddingS, BirthS or other MileStoneS. JuSt go to the JchS hoMepage at www.JchS.edu and chooSe “aluMni & FriendS” FroM the leFt-hand Menu. then click on “aluMni update ForM” in the drop-

down Menu. you can alSo Mail your inForMation to JeFFerSon college oF health ScienceS,

aluMni relationS, p.o. Box 13186, roanoke, va 24031.

eMail digital iMageS (at leaSt 300 dpi)to [email protected]

or Mail to chriStina hatch, p.o. Box 13185,roanoke, va 24031.

Send uS your new BaBy

photoS and we’ll Send

you aJchS

BaBy BiB!

Danielle Hall, A.S. ‘07 and Sean McGenity, A.S. ‘07

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the new JchS FaceBook page!

aS our proSpective and current StudentS, aS well aS aluMni, BecoMe More and More technologically Savvy, we have

to keep up with theM. a Big part oF how traditional-aged college StudentS network and Find inForMation today iS

through “Social networking,” or creating proFileS on weBSiteS—like FaceBook and MySpace—that allowS theM to

electronically reach out and connect with otherS or Find More inForMation on topicS oF intereSt. JchS now haS

an oFFicial FaceBook page, and we want you to viSit! JuSt go to the JchS hoMepage at www.jChS.edu and click on

the “Find uS on FaceBook” link in the right-hand coluMn. or go to:

www.faCebook.Com/PageS/roanoke-Va/jefferSon-College-of-health-SCienCeS/20662674638

on our FaceBook page, you can See SlideShowS and pictureS FroM recent eventS, BecoMe a Fan oF JchS, Make JchS

your cauSe, connect with other aluMni and More!

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kevin kiSSner ’98, ’01, ’03, vice-preSident,

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“take pride in your alma mater—Jefferson

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