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a l l e n c o l l e g e . e d u FALL 2013

Dr. Nivet presents diversity as a mark of excellenceHow does an organization measure its excellence? Diversity should be one marker—especially in health education organizations, according to Dr. Marc Nivet. Dr. Nivet, who is chief diversity officer for the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC), was the Allen College Office of Diversity Services (ODS) featured presenter on April 26.

Dr. Nivet spoke on “Health Workforce Diversity: From Theory to Practice.” Approximately 125 people attended the event, which included Allen College staff and faculty; Allen Hospital and College advisory boards; Hospital and College diversity advisory committees; and representatives from partners such as Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare, University of Northern Iowa (UNI) Educational Talent Search and UNI Classic Upward Bound.

“We invited Dr. Nivet to speak because he is considered one of the leading experts on how to champion diversity as a marker of excellence,” said Doreen Mingo, Allen College assistant professor and ODS director. “Allen College is seriously committed to increasing the diversity in our healthcare programs, especially nursing.”

Striving to refashion diversity ideals, Dr. Nivet presented diversity as an enhancement of excellence. He also framed diversity as the connection between the community and healthcare. Dr. Nivet encouraged the audience to break diversity free of its constraints and utilize it in talent management and health equity. Applying diversity to these areas, Nivet said, will ultimately transform the organization and then the community.

His presentation was especially relevant to Allen College, Mingo said.

“Dr. Nivet was able to bring to the forefront real-life examples of the importance of measuring and changing the institutional climate to attract more diverse individuals,” she said. “He highlighted the importance of some of our grassroots efforts to not only attract these students but also to create systems to ensure they are supported and attain success once they arrive on campus.”

Through his leadership of the AAMC Diversity Policy and Programs department, Dr. Nivet focuses on ideas created to advance healthcare equity and increase diversity in medical education. Dr. Nivet and his staff regulate activities and analyze policies related to diversity, assist medical schools and teaching hospitals on diversity, and serve as spokespeople for diversity.

His visit helped attendees learn more about the rationale behind Allen College’s commitment to building pipeline programs in this community to help yield a more diverse pool of applicants—from which the College can build its student body to mold the healthcare workforce of the future.

Presentations such as Dr. Nivet’s help the ODS further its mission by:

• Increasing the education and knowledge of those on the front lines working to create inclusive environments at the College

• Invigorating and empowering College and Hospital staff working in our community to create pipeline programs

• Helping faculty and staff encourage groups historically underrepresented in nursing—like men, minorities and students from poor socioeconomic backgrounds—to consider nursing and other allied health professions

“Our commitment to this vision demonstrates Allen College’s continued dedication to be among the leading educational institutions in the state of Iowa,” Mingo said.

New Allen College programsNew programs for the Bachelor of Health Sciences (BHS) degree at Allen College have been approved. The completion program for dental hygienists (BHS-DH) and the major in public health (BHS-PH) were passed by the College Board of Trustees and the Iowa Coordinating Council for Post-High School Education. The Higher Learning Commission (HLC) approved the programs after conducting a peer review. Now, Allen College is searching for a director for each program.

“Once we find our directors, we will begin hiring faculty, offering programs and recruiting students,” said Dr. Nancy Kramer, Allen College vice chancellor for academic affairs and professor of nursing.

On October 4th Allen College received formal notification of the action taken by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) regarding our request to initiate two new graduate programs. The College was granted permission to begin a Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) and a Doctor of Education for Health Professions Education (EdD-HPE). Start dates for both programs are subject to hiring qualified directors. Both programs will be housed in the School of Health Sciences. Interviews have begun for the EdD director position; qualified applications have been received for the MOT, for which interviews will begin soon. It is anticipated that the EdD program would admit students to begin in fall 2014 and the MOT program would admit students to begin in fall 2015.

Dr. Marc Nivet

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The delivery of courses and entire academic programs has greatly changed as the result of ever-evolving technology that makes it possible for colleges to connect to students living in a distant state or country. A recent survey of 2,800 chief academic officers and academic leaders found that the proportion of students taking at least one class online rose to 32.1 percent in 2011. The 2012 Survey of Online Learning reveals that the number of students taking at least one online course has now surpassed 6.7 million. This survey also found that 77 percent of academic leaders rate the learning outcomes in online education as the same or superior to those in face-to-face contexts.

Several factors have led to the continuing growth of online learning: advancements in learning-enabling technologies (e.g., Internet access/connectivity); consumers’ increasing level of comfort in using technology for a range of functions, including education; the need by many individuals to acquire new skills in a rapidly changing economy; greater familiarity with and acceptance of online learning by faculty and college administrators; and the desire of college leaders to attract new students from previously underserved markets.

Allen College has embraced online teaching and learning in a number of its current and planned academic programs. By delivering entire programs online, Allen College can serve nursing and health science students living at a distance from our campus and provide them with the education they need to advance their careers. Currently students can complete several of our programs online with only a few visits to campus. These programs include the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), three tracks in the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program, the registered nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN) program, and the Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) program. Newly approved programs in public health, dental hygiene and health professions education will be delivered online as well.

Still other programs at Allen College are “hybrid” in nature, such as the licensed practical nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (LPN to BSN) program, which offers a mixture of online learning and campus visits. Other programs may have only one or two courses that are offered online.

The College has developed a partnership with the University of Northern Iowa that provides a robust online course delivery system. This partnership also allows for faculty development in online teaching. The College employs two full-time experts who work with faculty and students to attain success in navigating online technology.

Finally, Allen College has committed to ensuring that its online courses are of the highest quality by adapting the “Quality Matters” program, a leader in quality assurance for online education, recognized for its peer-based approach to continuous improvement in online education and student learning. While online education was once viewed as a “disruptor” in higher education, it now has become an increasingly accepted part of the educational landscape and is here to stay.

Healthcare runs in Dorothy (Dottie) Plager’s family. Her husband, Dr. Vern Plager, was an obstetrician/gynecologist and practiced in Waterloo for 27 years. Before they moved to Waterloo, Dottie practiced nursing in Detroit. Three of the Plagers’ five children are nurses—two of whom graduated from Allen College. Dottie later demonstrated her continued commitment to area healthcare through two volunteer terms, or six years, on the Allen Foundation board.

“ Healthcare professionals are kind and generous and compassionate, and they love what they’re doing,” Dottie said. “ Especially nurses. They don’t like to see people suffer, so they reach out. It takes a special kind of person.”

After her husband’s death in 1987, Dottie chose to honor his memory by establishing the Dr. Vernon H. Plager Scholarship at Allen College. The general nursing scholarship is open to all students.

“I wanted to honor Vern, and OB was the love of his life,” Dottie said. “He loved to bring those babies into the world.”

When the Plagers moved to Waterloo in 1960, there were three hospitals, and Vern delivered at all three, Dottie said. “But when he got too busy, he chose to deliver only at Allen Hospital. Then, it was just one small building that had been built on donated land. And now, every time I go by there, I am amazed at how large it has grown.”

Vern also taught OB at Allen College until his death. He worked a lot of nights and weekends, but he made sure he was home for dinner with his family almost every night.

Doctors were much more hands-on with their patients in the past, Dottie said. OBs stayed with mothers from delivery through discharge. She marvels at the many ways healthcare changed over the course of her husband’s career and throughout her lifetime.

“Nurses are taking the place of doctors now in many situations, so it’s more important than ever to support nursing education,” Dottie said. “We have a great need for healthcare in our country and in our world.”

She’s especially proud to support Allen Hospital.

“We have fine doctors and fine nurses, and all the latest equipment and technology,” Dottie said. “Almost every service is covered. I think it’s a wonderful facility for our community.”

Diversity at Allen College grows each year with continued support from Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) grant scholarships. After Allen College received another grant of $50,000, five students were each awarded $10,000 in scholarships.

Casey Huber, Kyle McCaslin, Thomas Panicucci, Sarah Schoon and Yvonne Tangang were selected to receive the five RWJF grants. They began the Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program in May 2013 and will complete the program in Aug. 2014.

The RWJ Foundation awards grants to schools of nursing to create scholarships for students from groups typically underrepresented in nursing or who are at an economic disadvantage. This is the third year Allen College was given the opportunity to offer these scholarships. The RWJF program has helped expand Allen College’s male student population by giving students like Kyle McCaslin a financial boost.

“To think that somebody chose to help me in reaching my goal of becoming a nurse is truly amazing and very humbling,” said McCaslin.

Tangang was inspired to study nursing while growing up in a third-world country and seeing the need for affordable, urgent healthcare.This scholarship money will help her move toward working in critical care or in developing countries as a nurse practitioner.

The Growth of Online Education at Allen College

Featured donor: Dottie Plager Family is committed to healthcare and education

Robert Wood Johnson Foundation grant supports nursing students

Dr. Jerry Durham, Chancellor

(l-r) Casey Huber, Thomas Panicucci, Yvonne Tangang, Kyle McCaslin and Sarah Schoon

In remembranceGwen Laura MoorheadAllen Memorial Hospital Lutheran School of Nursing Class of 1948 — Feb. 18, 2013

Roberta BarnhardtAllen Memorial Hospital Lutheran School of Nursing Class of 1951 — March 20, 2013

Buffy SimmonsAllen College Class of 1999March 21, 2013

Jane LawsonScholarship DonorApril 14, 2013

Vera ReinekingAllen Memorial Hospital School of Nursing Class of 1945 and Scholarship Donor — June 22, 2013

Lois BohleAllen Memorial Hospital Lutheran School of Nursing Class of 1955 July 15, 2013

Linda Jensen MaseyAllen Memorial Hospital School of Nursing Class of 1969July 16, 2013

Betty Ann SchlueterAllen Memorial Hospital School of Nursing Class of 1945July 31, 2013

Phyllis KellyAllen Memorial Hospital School of Nursing Class of 1965Aug. 9, 2013

Dottie and Dr. Vern Plager

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Allen College scholarships/awardsThank you to the individuals and organizations that established scholarships/awards for Allen College students through the Allen Foundation—more than $213,000 was awarded for the 2013-2014 academic year. Allen College also awarded more than $277,000 in institutional scholarships and awards and $75,000 in grant-funded scholarships for 2013-2014. The following scholarships/awards were awarded for the 2013-2014 academic year.

Hearst Foundation ScholarshipKelly BlairRoxanne Rodriguez de GalvezRobert RogersAlexander SchmittLovejyot Singh

Allen College Chancellor’s Award Courtney AndersonJohn BachJennifer BoeckenstedtBethany BolsonDianna BraunBrandi ClarkErika ColemanCarlie CrooksJulie DeSlooverEmily FineranJaLeen FreibergChelsea GilbertAbby HuberAshley JunglingKatie KleinowHeather KohlmeyerKatherine LehmanJoshua MalliKatelynn MarzolfAshley McCulloughAngela NelsonAlixandrea PaulusKami PirilloHayley StevensJamie SwiggumKelli WelshLindy WilliamsAmanda WittJillian WulfLian-Fai Yee

Allen College Chancellor’s ScholarshipMegan AdamKatelyn AdamsToni AkersCourtney AndersonAmber ArthursKelsey BaderJennifer BaeleyStephanie BarkerKaitlyn BartelDanielle BayerAlyssa BeckerKatie BenderHollie BerrymanJenna BlazekJennifer BoeckenstedtStephanie BoeckenstedtKimberly BoldtBethany BolsonBailey Bone

Jessica BoyerMegan BrincksRebecca BroichLaura BruniChristine BuskeKeri CassadayRachel ClarkJennifer CondonJoan CopperAlyssa CordesErin CorwinLeah CramblitCarlie CrooksStacia DanielsonDaniell DarbyshireLaura DeedsNicole DelagardelleHannah DjoumessiAlison DuggerKatie DulinHeather EashAngela EllerbroekPaige EvansAshley FarleyKiley FinkeMackenzie FlawsPaige FoemmelChristina FothMontica FoxenJaLeen FreibergKatelyn FroehnerAnna FrostMariah FuryAshley GalliganLindsey GettmanHaleigh GienauChelsea GilbertKelsey GlaserZach GoodsellBrittney GosseKelsie GrahamKristen GrappKimberly GrayRhian GronewoldJulie GroteDean GuerdetNikki HaanJennie HadenAlexandra HamerlinckHeidi HarmsTosha HarrisonMichaela HauglandShelby HeetlandNaida HelgelandLaura HempenNicole HenningerLaJuanah HerdrichCourtney HerrigValerie HilemanEmilee HillyerShyrl HoagCourtney HoelscherJeanette HooverBrittany HurleyLauren HutchinsJamie JayKelsey JensenRebecca JensenAnne JonesMelissa JonesAllison JordanAbbie JungeSamantha JunkerShanelle KahrsSara KastliKathryn Kelchen

Melody KingSara KingLacey KislingCortney KleinKerri KlemmensenBrittany KnechtAnna KobliskaMelissa KoeppingRebecca KrambeerKelsey KramerJulie KroegerAmanda KrogmannSara KulenkampAlly KwikkelTanya LandersSamantha LawsonKatherine LehmanSamuel LehmannBrittany LindRachel LinnenbrinkLauren LombardiDenise LympusEmily LytleCassie MaguireLisa MahoneyLisa MascarelloTimothy McCreadyJenna McGillKevin McGraneTrista MetzKala MillerKelsey MilletMegan MoellerAlexandria MoffittBethany MooreAngela NelsonKimberly NeuhausMandi NollNickayla NosekKylie O’ConnorAshley OlsonCourtney OlsonJordan OltmannRachel OsweilerBarbara PappasAlixandrea PaulusSanela PehlicMegan PetermeierKelly PetrilloKami PirilloJenna PisarikKimberly PorterfieldRachel PowersKayla PromesBillie RaelSarah RamseyBrianna RatashakMolly ReaElizabeth ReedyHailey ReiherAmber RenaudSamantha RiegerMeredith RoethlerCarly RoskopSarah SchaafJordyn SchaperAbigail ScharesTracey SchlangenMorgan SchmittJessica SchwickerathJordan ShaferCaitlin SheaKeeley SheltonCrystal ShowerAbigail SiekKasie Simpson

Anna SmithEmily SmithJessica SmithKelly SmithLindsie SmithSherica SmithElizaBeth SparkmanJessica SpeidelKristin SperfslageMari SpringerShawna StaackTaylor StodolaMandi StoneGina SvareChelsey SwensonJamie SwiggumStephanie TaetsJessica ThomasKylea ThomasNeelam ThomasJessica ThompsonStaci ThompsonAmy ThurmElizabeth TjarksKatrina TurnisBrittany UbbenAna ValenciaNichole VaskeTom VeisethBrian VoldHailey WaechterKendra WalkerJenna WehlingMallory WeidemannMichelle WelchAmy WickettLindy WilliamsCourtney WirtzKadie WoltemathBrite WoodruffKimberly WoodsLaura WozniakRenee WrightWhitney WubbenaJillian WulfBibi YasinJessica ZermenoJessica ZimmerleEmily Zoulek

Allen Memorial Hospital Auxiliary ScholarshipAmber ArthursMaggie AustinBailey BoneRebecca BroichJennifer CondonLeah CramblitLaura DeedsHannah DjourmessiJoseph EstradaEmily FineranMariah FuryHeidi HarmsJeanette HooverAbbie JungeKatherine LehmanLauren Lombardi

Amy LuchtenburgCourtney OlsonSanela PehlicKelly PetrilloShawn PlunkettMorgan SchmittCrystal ShowerJessica SmithElizaBeth SparkmanMandi StoneJamie SwiggumStephanie TaetsAmy Thurm

Allen Alumni Association ScholarshipToni AkersMaggie AustinHollie BerrymanNicole DelagardelleChelsea GilbertKelsey GlaserZach GoodsellRhian GronewoldShanelle KahrsRebekah KellerSara KingTanya LandersAmy Luchtenburg Denise LympusKelly PetrilloKimberly PorterfieldElizaBeth SparkmanTaylor StodolaMandi StoneJessica Thompson

Allen College Afghan ScholarshipMandi Noll

Allen Class of 1957 ScholarshipDean Guerdet

Allen Lab Endowed ScholarshipFaith Kruse

Allen Memorial Hospital School of Nursing Class of 1950 Nursing ScholarshipTracey Schlangen

Helen & Richard Anderson Endowed ScholarshipRebecca Freese

Betty J. Atkins Memorial ScholarshipRebekah KellerKara Stahlhut

BSN Program ScholarshipNicole Henninger

Robert Bailey, MD, and Robert Morrison, MD, ScholarshipAnna Kobliska

Keith M. & Dorothea W. Baskins ScholarshipAlexandra AbellKatelyn Adams

Cathryn Schrubbe Bliss Memorial ScholarshipKendra Cutting

Patricia Boeck Memorial ScholarshipKristin Hicok

Cynthia Bohm Memorial ScholarshipBrite Woodruff

Jeanette Brasch Memorial ScholarshipNeelam Thomas

Agnes Essman Brody Memorial ScholarshipShawn Plunkett

Dona Buhr Memorial ScholarshipTara Schares

Erma Burk Memorial ScholarshipCarly Krambeer

Kent & Carol Charley ScholarshipOndrea Kearns

Marjorie K. Cochran ScholarshipAshley Farley

James D. Collins, MD, Memorial Endowed ScholarshipFaith Kruse

Community Foundation – Keith M. & Dorothea W. Baskins ScholarshipNickayla Nosek

Community Foundation – Community Foundation Opportunity Scholarship FundBrite Woodruff

Community Foundation – Enderlein Family ScholarshipEmily Zoulek

Community Foundation – Fleming Sisters ScholarshipHalie Ruff

Community Foundation – Ralph L. Hadlund, MD, ScholarshipBrite Woodruff

Community Foundation – Leo C. Puhl & Arlene J. Reed Puhl Nursing Scholarship Kathryn Kelchen

Community Foundation – Waterloo Rotary Youth Activity/Fred Adams Endowment Scholarship FundNicole Henninger

Colwell Family ScholarshipJennifer Walker

Adele Whitenack Davis ScholarshipRachel Haas

Frederick “Bud” Dell Endowed Memorial ScholarshipNicole Henninger

Durham-Feltmeyer Family ScholarshipSamuel Drahos

**Rose Earnest ScholarshipHeidi Harms

Winona Fehl Memorial ScholarshipAlexandra Abell

Ida & Laura Fleming ScholarshipMatthew OnofrioSherica Smith

Barbara Fulcher Memorial ScholarshipJenna Wehling

Carol D. Hadlund ScholarshipTimothy McCready

Mary Hahn Rix Nursing ScholarshipLynda Lauterbach

Jim & Shirley Harvey ScholarshipOndrea Kearns

Allen College – Jane E. Hasek Endowed ScholarshipKaitlyn Bartel

Philip R. Hastings, MD, Memorial ScholarshipRenee Wright

JoAn Headington Endowed ScholarshipJeffrey Guse

**Health, Helping & Healing ScholarshipVicki Roe

Pastor Jon & Heidi Hennings Nursing & Ministry ScholarshipSamuel Lehmann

Frances Anne Hummel Memorial ScholarshipKathryn Kelchen

Dr. James Jeffries & Roseann Jeffries Memorial Endowed Scholarship Jennifer Simpson

Dr. Raja & Susan Junaid Endowed Nursing ScholarshipKendra Walker

Bill & Jane Kerbey ScholarshipEbonie Walker

Linda Klinger Memorial Endowed ScholarshipMallory Weidemann

Marcie Knudson Memorial ScholarshipTimothy McCready

Dr. Rolf F. Kruse Endowed ScholarshipCassie Maguire

La Societe des 40 Hommes et 8 Chevaux – Voiture Locale 82 – Black Hawk County ScholarshipLindsie Smith

La Societe des 40 Hommes et 8 Chevaux – Voiture Locale 631 – Bremer/Butler County ScholarshipBrittany Ubben

Oscar Lanich, MD, ScholarshipDanielle Bayer

Jane Lawson ScholarshipBridget DoughanSarah Ramsey

Katie Leibold Stumpo, PhD, ScholarshipBridget Doughan

Quinter D. Lichty Endowed ScholarshipSamantha Rieger

Wayne Lichty Memorial Endowed ScholarshipHaley Ellis

Virginia Henniges McBride ScholarshipDesiree Steger

Helen & Joseph Melichar ScholarshipKelly Renshaw

Mended Hearts ScholarshipMichelle Miller

William & Dorothy Merrill ScholarshipCarly Krambeer

Minone Messersmith Sturdevant Memorial ScholarshipElizabeth Tjarks

Maxine & Robert Morrison, MD, ScholarshipAlyssa Becker

Nauss Nursing Endowed ScholarshipEmily Lytle

Nauss Nursing Endowed Scholarship in Memory of Maria Rosenau NaussPatricia Willson

**Marlys Nelson Nursing ScholarshipTom Veiseth

Gladys Neubauer Trust ScholarshipLarissa CrainAngela DeVriesAshley JunglingAmy Reuter

Joan Nohre ScholarshipChristine Buske

OB/Peds ScholarshipMolly ReaMichelle Hoversten

E. James O’Connor Memorial ScholarshipJennifer Baeley

Olesen Family ScholarshipEmily Zoulek

Ostrander Memorial ScholarshipBibi Yasin

Linda C. Parrott Endowed ScholarshipEmilee Hillyer

Debra Peyton Memorial ScholarshipBibi Yasin

Vernon H. Plager, MD, Memorial ScholarshipBrite Woodruff

Joan Poe Memorial ScholarshipBethany Bolson

Larry & Virginia Pugh Scholarship for LeadershipAlly Kwikkel

**Tim & Renee Rasmussen Family ScholarshipStaci SmithKristin Hicok

Vera Reineking Nursing ScholarshipAmbre Osborn

Donald F. Reynolds Memorial ScholarshipLovejyot Singh

Sage Family ScholarshipTiffany Latham

Patricia A. Sapp Memorial ScholarshipEmily Smith

Rosinda Waschkat Schweer Memorial ScholarshipHaleigh Cox

Debra Kerns Seegers Memorial ScholarshipHaleigh Cox

David Seible Memorial ScholarshipJennifer Simpson

Vivian Shane ScholarshipNaida Helgeland

Bob Sieglaff ScholarshipDean Guerdet

Andrew Smith, MD, ScholarshipVicki Roe

Ron & Betty Steege Endowed ScholarshipTiffany Latham

Shirley Strouse Memorial ScholarshipMelody King

Heinz S. Jacobi Surgical Nursing ScholarshipTrista Metz

Alberta Thomas Memorial ScholarshipDanielle Bayer

E&M Thoms ScholarshipJenna Wehling

Lynn Thornberry Memorial ScholarshipToni AkersRachel Clark

Virginia Turner Memorial ScholarshipKendra CuttingNicole Johnson

Rose Unger Memorial ScholarshipAnna Smith

Mary Eileen Voss Nursing ScholarshipHeidi Atkinson

Zora R. Walters Endowed ScholarshipRebecca Freese

Charles A. Waterbury, MD, Memorial ScholarshipSamantha Rolfes

Thomas H. Williams ScholarshipKeri Cassaday

Lewis L. Zager, MD, Memorial ScholarshipTara Schares

**First awarded in 2013-2014

Peg Broadie, Assistant Professor

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DR. DeAnn AMBRoSon, professor, was appointed to a two-year term on University of Northern Iowa’s institutional review board (IRB).

TeReSA AnDeRSon, assistant professor, presented a poster presentation entitled, “Implementation of an Evidenced-Based Screening Tool for Obstructive Sleep Apnea in the Ambulatory Surgical Adult Patient” at the Twentieth National Evidence-Based Practice Conference held in Iowa City on April 18-19. This poster presentation sparked interest with those involved on the Evidence-Based Council at Allen Hospital, and it was also presented at their regularly scheduled meeting in May.

DR. BRenDA BARneS, program director of the Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) program and associate professor, completed the PhD in education from Walden University. Her area of specialty is educational technology, which focuses on supporting a diverse community of learners using technology and effectively integrating technology into the learning environment.

MoLLy CoRDeS was promoted to financial aid coordinator.

DR. RuSeLLe DeBoniS, associate professor, successfully achieved Certified Nurse Educator status.

MiCheLLe Koehn was promoted to registrar.

DR. nAnCy KRAMeR, vice chancellor of academic affairs and professor, has been appointed by Governor Branstad to the Iowa Board of Nursing. Dr. Kramer was also selected as a Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) accreditation webinar presenter to present “Accreditation Success: Writing a Winning Self Study,” and as chair of the CCNE Nominating Committee for 2012-2013.

DoReen MinGo, assistant professor, presented on the Allen College Summer Nurse Camp Program at the National Black Nurses Association (NBNA) conference in New Orleans in July.

MoLLy Quinn was promoted to admissions counselor.

DR. DeniSe PRALLe, associate professor, completed the EdD in community health from the University of Northern Iowa. Dr. Pralle also presented “Connection in the Classroom” at the Pi Kappa induction ceremony last spring.

DR. AnnA WeePie, professor and assistant dean of the undergraduate nursing program, received notification that she was accepted into American Association of Colleges of Nursing’s (AACN) Leadership for Academic Nursing Program (LANP). This is a fellowship designed to develop and enhance leadership skills in new and emerging executive administrators in baccalaureate and graduate nursing programs. This included a five-day seminar this summer in Colorado Springs, CO. Dr. Weepie was also promoted to the rank of professor beginning with the 2013-2014 academic year. Dr. Weepie revised and authored two test banks for Elsevier.

Faculty/staff accomplishments

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Faculty Scholars program Three nursing faculty have been selected to participate in the Faculty Scholars program this year: TeReSA iSAACSon, DR. JuLie RiTLAnD and DR. KenDRA WiLLiAMS-PeRez. In order to fulfill its mission, Allen College – UnityPoint Health has created the Anne Christensen Doyle Center for Engagement, Learning and Leadership (CELL). The mission of the CELL is to connect faculty, staff and students to community needs through mutually beneficial partnerships that develop civic responsibility and sustain community commitment. One of the functions of the CELL is to provide support and development opportunities for faculty who choose to incorporate service-learning activities into the courses they teach.

2013 100 Great Iowa NursesPeG BRoADie, assistant professor, was named to 100 Iowa Great Nurses for 2013. She was recognized at a special celebration in Des Moines in May. The annual celebration recognizes outstanding nurses whose courage, competence and commitment to patients and the nursing profession stand out above all others.

Faculty and Staff Recognition Banquet Allen College faculty and staff were recognized for their 2012 calendar-year accomplishments at Allen College’s 10th Annual Scholarly Recognition Banquet on February 7. The awards were given by members of the Professional Development Committee after each person met certain criteria for the 2012 year. Following is a list of the honorees:

Faculty and staff were also recognized for their community service. Service Award recipients for 2012 included the following honorees:

Dr. Andrea Addington Dr. DeAnn Ambroson Teresa Anderson Dr. Brenda Barnes Suzanne Bellinger Dr. Ruselle DeBonis

Dr. Jerry Durham Dr. Peggy Fortsch Teresa Isaacson Michelle Koehn Dr. Nancy Kramer Maria Metcalf

Doreen Mingo Dr. Denise Pralle Jared Seliger Mavis TeSlaa Dr. Anna Weepie Dr. Kendra Williams-Perez

David Wu Dr. Diane Young

Dr. Lisa Brodersen Mary Brown

Dr. Ruselle DeBonis Mary Kay Frost

Jacque Leutzinger Jackie Meyer

Darlene Shipp Kristin Teig Torres

Allen College welcomes new faculty and staff

Student SnippetsName: Claire MorrisonProgram: Bachelor of Science of Nursing (BSN)Graduation Date: May 2015hometown: Cedar Falls, IA

Before coming to Allen College, Claire had always enjoyed her science classes, but the large part of her decision to study nursing was her passion for Africa.

“I feel called to be there, helping,” said Claire. “What they need most are nurses and better healthcare.”

Claire had the opportunity to shadow nurse practitioners at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Maryland, while visiting her brother who had served in Afghanistan.

“I fell in love with hospital life,” said Claire.

After graduating from Allen College, Claire plans to gain some work experience before going to Africa to assist the healthcare efforts there. Then, she might return to Allen College to earn her master’s degree in family practice nursing.

Name: Shelbi BelcherProgram: Nuclear Medicine Technology (NMT)Graduation Date: Aug. 2013hometown: Hometown: Paducah, KY

When Shelbi came to Allen College, she began studying in the radiography program. She had never heard of nuclear medicine technology until she completed a rotation in the program as part of her radiography program.

“I knew it was what I wanted to do,” Shelbi said, so she changed programs.

Shelbi is looking forward to working after graduating this fall. She has enjoyed meeting new people at Allen College, especially because she is far from home.

“I was very fortunate to come in contact with a great program director and technologists at the hospital,” Shelbi said.

Shelbi is the first student in the NMT program to take—and pass—both the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) and the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification for NMT exams.

KAThi BoWeR, instructor, School of NursingKathi Bower has been an adjunct faculty member at Allen College since 2010 while working in various nursing fields such as hospice and women’s health. Bower spent the past three years working toward her Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) and Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) educator degrees.

“I am looking forward to the chance to both guide and teach my students,” said Bower.

SAnDy CRAin, education secretarySandy Crain previously worked at Black Hills State University in Spearfish, SD. She spent eight years in various positions, but most recently was the Veterans Affairs certifying official. Crain is most looking forward to getting to know the students of Allen College by name.

TRACy eLLioTT, assistant professor, School of NursingTracy Elliott previously worked as an adjunct instructor at Allen College and a medical surgical nurse at Allen Hospital. Elliot brings 20 years of experience to her position.

“I look forward to being part of a team of professionals, sharing my nursing experience with the nurses of the future and helping them become more than they ever knew was possible,” said Elliot.

CoRRine oTT, education secretaryBefore coming to Allen College, Corrine Ott was the owner and operator of Granny Annie’s restaurant in Waterloo for 11 years. When the business closed, she took the opportunity to further her education at Hawkeye Community College and graduated with honors in Dec. 2012.

“I look forward to being a valued member of the team here at Allen College,” said Ott.

DALe RiChTeR, environmental servicesDale Richter comes to Allen College after working for Pilot Flying J. He is looking forward to working at Allen College and plans on being here for a very long time.

“I enjoy the people,” Richter said. “It’s the best job I ever had.”

AnDReA SChuPBACh, recruiterAndrea Schupbach is a Cedar Falls native and Coe College graduate. She worked as an admissions counselor for Coe immediately upon graduation. Returning to Cedar Falls, Schupbach is looking forward to working in a positive and supportive environment where she can grow as a professional and an individual.

Shelbi Belcher, Student

Claire Morrison, Student

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Office of Diversity Services (ODS)

Allen College students work to Strike Out Hunger

Allen College awarded a 2013 Governor’s Volunteer Award

Nurse Camp staff spotlight: Wanda Martinez shares a passion for health

More than two-thirds of Allen College students are active volunteers in Waterloo and the surrounding communities. This is encouraged by the Anne Christensen Doyle Center for Engagement, Learning and Leadership, or CELL.

During the 2013 spring semester, the service honors students at Allen College organized the “Strikin’ Out Hunger Campaign” to benefit the Northeast Iowa Food Bank. Students signed up in teams and partnered with the first- and third-grade students from the Dr. Walter Cunningham School for Excellence in Waterloo to donate a minimum of 25 canned food items each.

Taylor Cowell, who recently graduated from Allen College, took the lead in the campaign with varied roles, from facilitating communication and fundraising to setting deadlines and organizing prizes.

“My favorite part of the campaign was seeing how many people we were able to get involved,” said Cowell.

More than 150 students, staff and faculty members participated in the campaign and succeeded in surpassing their goal of 500 pounds of food. They collected 1,500 pounds of food—which provides enough to make 1,250 meals. The elementary classrooms collected 80 pounds of food.

“It was such a great feeling knowing we were able to get so many students and faculty members involved to help the local food bank,” said Cowell. “I love knowing that, by exceeding our goal, we were able to help even more local families.”

The “Strikin’ Out Hunger Campaign” helped Allen College honor students log 345 hours of community service, including coordinating and carrying out the project. To celebrate, participating students were given T-shirts and invited to a night of bowling at Cadillac Lanes in Waterloo.

Since 1982, the Governor’s Volunteer Award (GVA) program has recognized individuals or organizations that have benefitted Iowans. Allen College was nominated for a group volunteer award by the Waterloo Community School District for participation in the Reading Buddies Program.

The award was presented by Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds on June 25, during the 2013 Governor’s Volunteer Award recognition ceremony in Cedar Falls. Hundreds of volunteers are recognized each year, and Iowa ranks among the top three states in the nation for volunteering rates.

“Volunteerism is an important part of the state’s future and well-being,” said Governor Branstad’s statement. “I am honored to have the opportunity to recognize the people of our great state who continue the tradition of neighbor helping neighbor and work tirelessly to improve their communities.”

Wanda Martinez, a former science teacher, is a familiar face at the Allen College Nurse Camp each summer. As a retired teacher, Martinez enjoys interaction with young people.

“My passion lies in helping them to reach their full potential,” Martinez said. “I enjoy seeing students become more confident in their abilities.”

Martinez guided 2013 Nurse Camp students as they learned about the myriad opportunities in the healthcare field. With weekly field trips and guest speakers, students gained insights into healthcare as they discovered which areas appeal to them.

Martinez believes students must understand that nurses perform their duties because they care about people. Nurse Camp gives students the chance to learn this from healthcare professionals and their own Nurse Camp experiences.

“Nursing is a field that cannot be driven by money as a major priority,” explained Martinez. “You must have a passion for your patients first.”

Martinez said her favorite experience was seeing students graduate Nurse Camp. The students shine on graduation day, and they have the chance to share what they learned.

She is looking forward to next year’s Nurse Camp and the challenge of inspiring a new group of students to work hard and uncover their potential.

Allen College takes quality seriously Quality Matters is a program of the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) to ensure the level of quality in online classes remains a priority in education. Allen College aims to obtain Quality Matters certification for all online courses, as well as blended courses with online components.

“Allen College has a long-standing reputation for excellence in education,” said Dr. Nancy Kramer, vice chancellor for academic affairs and professor of nursing. “Maintaining this reputation is essential for the college to continue recruiting and retaining well-qualified students, faculty and staff.”

The HLC found Allen College a “hearty endorsement” for the adoption of Quality Matters. Allen College already offers one Quality Matters course, and two are in the process of gaining Quality Matters certification.

Although Quality Matters certification does not extend to offline classes, the standards can be used to improve the use of technology and accessibility in all courses at Allen College. Courses using the Quality Matters standards are examined by a team of reviewers to ensure the quality of the teaching and learning environment and promote continuous improvement of education.

Allen College enrolled in a basic Quality Matters program during the 2011-2012 academic year. Since summer 2012, Allen College has become a full member of Quality Matters and is able to submit online and hybrid courses for review to be certified through Quality Matters. Faculty members are completing training to become certified master reviewers for Quality Matters.

The strategic plan for implementing Quality Matters in Allen College affirms dedication to providing “educational programs of excellence.”

“Adopting Quality Matters will improve student learning outcomes and retention while meeting the HLC criteria,” said Kramer.

Update from the School of Nursing

• The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program is undergoing evaluation for accreditation Oct. 16-18.

• The first DNP students graduated in Aug. 2013.• Simulation use in undergraduate courses is increasing, and Allen

College plans to expand the simulation laboratory to provide valuable learning experiences for students.

Update from the School of Health Sciences

• Jared Seliger, Nuclear Medicine Technologist (NMT) program director, participated in a legislative lobbying session to educate legislators about issues related to the nuclear medicine profession.

• Associate of Science in Radiography (ASR) student Brooke Snyder received second place for her poster, “Impaled Objects,”

at the 22nd Annual Student Educator Seminar held in Iowa City in April.

• Five graduating Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) students received National Student Honor Award certificates from The American Society for Clinical Pathology.

• American Society of Clinical Laboratory Science of Iowa (ASCLS-IA) awarded Crystal Allen a $500 scholarship and membership in the national ASCLS organization.

• Faith Kruse received a scholarship from the Clinical Laboratory Management Association and a $1,500 national scholarship from the Alpha Mu Tau Fraternity for laboratory science students.

• Brenda Barnes presented seminars at the 2013 Curricula for the 21st Century meeting in Florida. She also presented a poster, “Use and Acceptance of Information and Communication Technology Among Laboratory Science Students,” and a round-table session at the Clinical Laboratory Educators’ Conference in Kansas City, MO.

Students studied nursing abroad in EcuadorIn May, a group of 10 students and two faculty members from Allen College traveled to Ecuador to assist with a healthcare clinic. The group stayed with host families while they experienced an appreciation for healthcare challenges.

The students worked with families and children to provide hiqh-quality, basic healthcare needs in urban and rural settings. CISabroad partnered with Allen College to provide this opportunity to students. Jacqueline Meyer, associate professor and assistant dean of graduate nursing programs, and professor Andrea Addington accompanied the students on their journey through Ecuador.

The group traveled in a mobile healthcare unit to different markets to provide healthcare services for families and children in the city, and they traveled to a rural area to assist a local pediatrician. Ecuador was chosen because it offered experience in both urban and rural settings.

“My trip to Ecuador through Allen College was truly the most blessed and heartwarming experience I have ever had,” said Natalie Friese, a participating student. “I not only had the opportunity to grow as an individual, but I grew greatly both as a community member and a future employee of the healthcare field.”

The group also visited the beautiful Cúicocha Lake, walked the equator line and went on a shopping trip in the Otavalo Markets.

“I think that the trip to Ecuador was an amazing educational opportunity, as well as an opportunity for each of us to grow personally,” said student Kelsey Kramer. “Seeing the type of healthcare the people of Ecuador have access to makes me put into perspective how lucky I am to be a citizen of the United States. The trip to Ecuador was amazing, and I would recommend it to anyone who wants to help people from different vulnerable populations.”

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Spring commencement ceremonyAllen College awarded 111 degrees at its 2013 spring commencement ceremony on Friday, May 10, at Nazareth Lutheran Church in Cedar Falls. Allen College conferred 16 Associate of Science in Radiogra-phy degrees, four Bachelor of Health Sciences degrees, 56 Bachelor of Science in Nursing degrees and 35 Master of Science in Nursing degrees. Representatives from the Class of 1963 participated in the commencement ceremony as they celebrated their 50th class reunion.Distant family and friends were able to see the ceremony in real time from their computers via live video stream, made possible by the College’s instructional designer, Seth Vickers, and instructional technology specialist David Wu.

Dr. Darrel Colson, president of Wartburg College, gave the commencement address. Dr. Colson is a 1977 graduate of Louisiana State University, where he was immersed in studying English, history, philosophy and political science. Colson earned his master’s degree at Vanderbilt University in Nashville in 1981 and his doctorate in philosophy there six years later while teaching at Western Carolina University. Dr. Colson is a member of the Allen College Board of Trustees.

Summer commencement ceremony

Allen College awarded 62 degrees at its 2013 summer commencement ceremony on Friday, Aug. 16, at Nazareth Lutheran Church in Cedar Falls. The ceremony was also broadcast online via live video stream. Allen College conferred nine Bachelor of Health Science degrees, 47 Bachelor of Science in Nursing degrees, four Master of Science in Nursing and two Doctor of Nursing Practice degrees. This commencement ceremony was a historic event, because Allen College recognized the first graduates

of the Doctor of Nursing Practice program launched two years ago.

The speaker for the summer commencement ceremony was Dr. Joel Haack. He has been on the faculty at the University of Northern Iowa (UNI) since 1991, having served as a professor and department head in mathematics, and now as dean of the College of Humanities, Arts and Sciences. His degrees (bachelor’s, master’s and PhD in mathematics and an MA in statistics) are from the University of Iowa, with his thesis in non-commutative ring theory. Before coming to UNI, he was a professor and administrator at Oklahoma State University, where his scholarly interests expanded to include the history of mathematics and the relationships between mathematics and the arts and humanities. Dr. Haack has been a member of the Allen College Board of Trustees since 2009.

SPRING GRADUATES:

Associate of Science in RadiographyAlexander Buhrow#Bailey DobbsMichele Ferguson#JaLeen Freiberg**Lindsey Hildebrand**Lauren HollanAshley Jungling#Jonathan Keniston**Emily McConnellKami Pirillo#Allison Poock**Brooke Snyder#Jamie Swiggum*Neal Thome#Whitney Voss#Joshua Woodhouse

Bachelor of Health Sciences – Diagnostic Medical SonographySara Ahlschwede#Katelyn Ditzler#Ann Green**Sarah O’Connor

Bachelor of Science in NursingLydia BagbySarah BlahaAshley BrownKorrie BurrellEmily ChristensenKandis Ciesielski, RN Kayla Clasen, RNBailey ConnellJadie CorwinSophia Courneya#Taylor Cowell#Jill Dietzenbach #Olivia Dirks#Chelsey DurbyRubena ElahiTaylor FarrenAnne Greene, RNKasondra GreerSein GwonLaura Harmon#Ricki HenryAudrey Holland#Heidi IehlNina JacksonWhitney Lamb Paula Lamphier#Summer LenthMegan Lukes*Zachary Matthews#Katherine McWilliams* Linda Meier, RN#Laura Miller#Kimber Moler#Amy NervigHannah Pearson*Karen Pink Stephanie RiddellJenna Rollinger#

Megan RoselAndrew RuskuskyElvis SabicKaylee SchmidtMorgan Schoof#

Toni Sherrets, RN#Amy Sinnwell, RNKrista Vlazny#Sarah Weber#Katie WehlingJessica Young Xiaobei Zhu*

Master of Science in NursingKiran AnnamJoy BeaverBrenda BerryKatie BriesKimberly CafaroLisa CarterJennifer Condon Jan DavisBrooke DetermanJill DuffyStephanie EdgingtonTabetha GehrkeSuzanne GettmanAngela GingrichAlison Good Kathryn HeetlandSusan HubbardDina IrwinErica JensenVicki JensenJulie LearyToni LuckDenise LympusAmy MacalLacey McGrathLaura McGrathTara MescherAnn OltroggeJamie RobbinsMindy RobertsMary StrombergKendra UlickiDenise Younke

SUMMER GRADUATES: Bachelor of Health Sciences –Medical Laboratory ScienceCrystal Allen#Katie Haugen**Faith KruseKyle Odneal**Geoffrey RobertsDanielle Wiebenga#

Bachelor of Health Sciences –Nuclear Medicine TechnologyShelbi Belcher*Danielle Hollinrake**

Bachelor of Science in NursingAmy Ahern*Yvonne AkersJessica Boyer**Kendra Cutting**Stacia Danielson**Elizabeth Denning**Bridget Doughan**Tracy Dreesman, RNMaridith Furlong, RNZacharia GoodsellRhian Gronewold#Dean GuerdetRebecca Haafke, RNLenae Harris, RN#Mary Havens#Haley HergertJennifer Heuertz, RNKerri Klemmensen*Julie Kroeger#Amanda Krogmann, RN#Megan Lester**Mark Madison, RN**Meredith Manning*Courtney Mayo, RNJenna McGill**Steven Meyer**Bethany Moore**Matthew Onofrio*Ryan Parsons, RNSarah Ramsey*Abigail Sidesinger**Nicole Slater, RN**Anna Smith**Shawna Staack*Krista SuchlandAllison Swartz, RNMaisie TimpJessica Zimmerle

Master of Science in NursingGabrielle HolvickSarah Kane

Doctor of Nursing PracticeMary AmendJoan Copper ACADEMIC HONORS*Summa Cum Laude (3.9 GPA or above)**Magna Cum Laude (3.71-3.89 GPA)#Cum Laude (3.5-3.7 GPA)

Congratulations to the following spring & summer graduates

2013 Spring & Summer Graduates’ Awards & HonorsThe following graduates were recognized for their awards and honors during spring and summer graduation activities. Jane E. Hasek Excellence in Nursing Award The nursing faculty of Allen College selects the graduate who best incorporates the values and beliefs of the mission and philosophy of Allen College in his/her professional and personal life. This award was named in recognition of the first chancellor of Allen College, Dr. Jane Hasek, for her visionary leadership in the establishment of the College. The recipients of the Jane E. Hasek Excellence in Nursing Award are Hannah Pearson and Matthew Onofrio.

Dr. John F. Maughan Honorary AwardThe Dr. John F. Maughan Honorary Award was established in 2000 by Cedar Valley Medical Specialists Radiologists and is presented annually to a radiography graduate in honor of Dr. John F. Maughan. Dr. Maughan was medical advisor of the radiography program from 1984-1996, providing guidance and leadership. He served as a role model for others as an outstanding clinical practitioner and demonstrated characteristics that reflect the highest professional radiological standards. The recipient is selected based on characteristics of excellence as demonstrated by leadership, characteristics that reflect the highest professional radiography standards, and academic excellence. The 2013 recipient is Alex Buhrow.

Allen College Service AwardSelection of the Allen College Service Award is made by the Allen College faculty for students who have provided outstanding service to the College and as ambassadors in the community, and have demonstrated a strong commitment to the core values espoused in the College philosophy. Recipients of the 2013 Allen College Service Awards are:

Associate of Science in Radiography program recipient: Lindsey HildebrandBachelor of Science in Nursing program recipients: Taylor Cowell and Abigail Siek

The American Society for Clinical Pathology National Student Honor AwardThe American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) established the National Student Honor Award to recognize students in the laboratory profession who demonstrate academic excellence and a commitment to community service and leadership activities. Through this award, ASCP wishes to acknowledge future laboratory professionals and to make others aware of the contributions of laboratorians. The 2013 recipients of the National Student Honor Award are Crystal Allen, Katie Haugen, Faith Kruse, Kyle Odneal and Danielle Wiebenga.

Alumni News

Allen College’s first Doctor of Nursing Practice graduates, Mary Amend and Joan Copper

Allen College visits IrelandA group of Allen College alumni and Allen College and Allen Hospital friends recently returned from a fun, educational tour around the Green Isle of Ireland. The trip included Dublin, a visit to the Cliffs of Moher and visits to Knappogue Castle and St. Kevin’s Monastery. Join us for a Balkan adventure, May 4-15, 2014. Visit www.GTD.org and type in group number 140515 for more information.

Mary Shirk Marienau inducted into Alumni Hall of FameMary Shirk Marienau was nominated to join the Allen College Alumni Hall of Fame for 2013. Marienau graduated from the Allen School of Nursing in 1971. She was the first Allen School of Nursing student to become a mother while in school, and she continued to create firsts in her career.

Marienau accomplished many things after graduating from Allen School of Nursing. She earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of Northern Iowa; her master’s degree at Winona State University in Winona, MN; her PhD at the University of Minnesota; and her nurse anesthetist certificate at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN.

Because of her interest in leadership and education, Marienau became a site visitor for the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs in 1987. Now the director of the Master of Nurse Anethesia program at Mayo Clinic, Marienau helped create the school’s Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program.

Graduation Ceremonies

Mary Shirk Marienau (r) with her daughter, Jennifer Marienau Bland (l), and mother, Mary Jane Shirk (center).

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Allen CollegeAlumni Association Board Members 2013-2014 Academic YearVicki Barth ’69Shawn Buhrow ’91, ’07, ’11Craig Buskohl ’01Deb Caughron ’76Dana Clasen ’95Jan Davis ’08, ’13Janice Deflinger ’10Tracy Elliott ’93, ’12Jennifer Goos ’92Kelsie Graham ’11Deb Lodge ’04, ’10Kim Lodge ’88, ’04Robyn Meeks ’99, ’03Cristina Ortiz ’95Verla Paulson ’56Brittney Peters ’11Zoe Schaefer ’83, ’06Gil Shultz ’87Dana Wedeking ’80, ’06, ’10Anna Weepie ’97Miranda Seliger ’07Dr. Jerry Durham, Chancellor, Allen College

Matt Rolinger, Ex Officio, Allen Foundation

Jared Seliger, Health Sciences Faculty Rep.

Kristin Teig Torres, Alumni Relations, Allen College

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