Onyx Spring-Summer 2017

SMWC receives state grant to help prepare Hispanics for healthcare sector A pioneer of distance education, Saint Mary-of-the- Woods College, in partnership with other agencies, has received $60,000 in state funds to provide online English- As-A-Second Language (ESL) training to 100 Hispanic participants of a program aiming to bridge the skills gap in Indiana’s healthcare industry. VP of Enrollment and two Master of Leadership Development alums honored with 12 Under 40 Awards A servant-leader at heart, SMWC’s Vice President of Enrollment Brennan Randolph was selected for this year’s class of 12 Under 40, an award given to a dozen young professionals by the Terre Haute Chamber of Commerce and Tribune-Star. Randolph has extensive involvement in the community including his service in the United Way of the Wabash Valley’s board of directors and its education division, the Terre Haute Rotary Club, the Terre Haute Chamber of Commerce board, and the Rural Health Innovation Collaborative board. He has also led several service projects to benefit the community. Also receiving a 12 Under 40 Award were two SMWC alums, Courtney Richey ’08, ’12G and Kristin Jostes Craig ’03 , ’16G . In 2012, Richey graduated from the Master of Leadership Development (MLD) program and now serves as the regional director of the West Central Indiana Small Business Development Center. Craig graduated from the MLD program in 2016 and is the vice president of the Terre Haute Chamber of Commerce. Both are very active in the community as well. SMWC earns nursing accreditation SMWC announced its Bachelor of Science in Nursing program recently received accreditation from the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) in its initial eligibility as a new nursing program. The College’s rigorous nursing program provides the quality academic preparation and training to practice nursing at a high level. An online RN-to-BSN completion program is also offered at The Woods. 95th Ring Day Held On March 25, more than 100 students and graduates received Woods Rings from President Dottie King, Ph.D., in a poignant ceremony to celebrate and reflect on their academic journey. Keynote speaker and alumna Michelle Barrentine ’78, ’16G shared with recipients, “I encourage you to wear the ring daily for the rest of your life to remind you of the College’s vision to use faith and leadership to transform ourselves, our communities and our world.”

(L-R): Courtney Richey ’08 , ’12G , Kristin Craig ’03 , ’16G , and Brennan Randolph with President Dottie King after they each received a 12 Under 40 award from the Tribune Star and Terre Haute Chamber of Commerce.

SMWC nursing students have access to the Rural Health Innovative Collaborative (RHIC) off-campus simulation center. It houses computer-driven high-fidelity mannequins that bridge the gap between theoretical learning and clinical practice.

Amy Sonderman Woods ’90 , co-presented for her niece, Shannon Sonderman with her great aunt’s ring. The ring was from Mildred Sonderman Sturm , a member of the class of 1932.

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