Karen S. Thacker
Dean
Professional Programs
Alvernia University
United States of America
Biography
Responsible for Nursing Department, Social Work Program, Occupational Therapy Department, Education Department, Business Department, Criminal Justice Department, Athletic Training Program, Behavioral Health Program, Healthcare Science Program, Physical Therapy Program, and Medical Imaging and Surgery Technology Programs (in partnership with Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences) - Monitor and facilitate curriculum, outcome assessment, faculty hire/evaluation processes in the College of Professional Programs, Budgets Monitor and support accreditation processes (ACBSP- Business Department; CAATE- Athletic Training; PDE- Education Department; CCNE and PA State Board of Nursing- Nursing Department; CSWE- Social Work; ACOTE- Occupational Therapy; CAPTE, Physical Therapy; Regulatory reports and substantive changes for all programs) Representation of courses taught in recent years at undergraduate and graduate levels: Research and Theory, Leadership, Policy and Curriculum
Research Interest
Professional Programs
Publications
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Thacker, K.S., Bertoti, D., Engler, E., Hartung, E. & Symanski, M.E. (2011). Academic leadership strategies to foster personal responsibility in students. The Department Chair, 22(2). Jossey-Bass.
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Ballantyne, S., Schreiner, M.B., & Thacker, K. (2016). Managing, mentoring, and motivating online course instructors: Emerging roles for chairs. The Department Chair, 26(4), 11-13. Jossey-Bass.
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Thacker, K., Stavarski, D.H., Brancato, V., Flay, C., & Greenawald, D. (2016). An investigation into the health-promoting lifestyle practices of RNs. American Journal of Nursing, 116(4), 24-31.
