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Too busy to keep up with current events at Salus University? Think again. Here’s the TLDR (too long; didn’t read) of some stories you may have missed from the month of September. “Sal’s Shorts” provides clips of the University’s latest news and happenings.
Faculty Focus: Nora Whittaker Jones
How many faculty members across the country can boast that they have opened for Bruce Springsteen? Well, a member of the Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) department at Salus University can. Nora Whittaker Jones, MA, CCC-SLP, an SLP adjunct professor since 2017, was a professional singer before transitioning into academia. Read more about her here.
Three-Dimensional Faculty Development Day: Returning for 2022
Brooke Kruemmling, PhD, COMS, associate provost, was excited to see all of the Salus faculty in “three dimensions” this year, as the in-person faculty social felt like “the first in a decade.” Although it has only been around two years since the last in-person social, pre-pandemic activities often feel like a lifetime ago.
Faculty across programs met in the Hafter Student Community Center on August 25, for an in-person reception recognizing new members, those who were promoted and those who officially received tenure while mingling and enjoying refreshments. Read more here about our University Faculty Development Day.
The Crystal Anniversary: 15 Years of Looking Out for Kids
Mark your calendar for Saturday, November 12, 2022 for the 15th annual “Looking Out for Kids” (LOFK) charity fundraiser being held at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia.
All proceeds raised from the event will benefit the University’s clinical program’s continued efforts to provide comprehensive vision care services and eyeglasses to underserved and uninsured children in the community in addition to hearing services.
Dr. Robert Owens: The Alumni Association’s Newest President
Robert Owens, OD ‘80, FAAO, Diplomate American Board of Optometry, has been named the new Salus University Alumni Association president, effective this past July. “I am sincerely pleased to draw closer to my alma mater and associate with the dynamic progression of Salus University,” said Dr. Owens. Learn more about Dr. Owens and his new role here.
Salus Takes Top Spot in ‘22 Great Colleges To Work For
Salus University is one of the best colleges in the nation to work for, according to the Great Colleges to Work For® program.
The results, released recently in a special insert of The Chronicle of Higher Education, are based on a survey of 212 colleges and universities. In all, 68 of those institutions achieved “Great College to Work For” recognition for specific best practices and policies. Results are reported for small, medium, and large institutions, with Salus included among the small universities with 500 to 2,999 students. Read more about the achievement here.
