Jessica Naber - Nursing Faculty - will be attending the University of Tennessee in Knoxville, TN, their PhD program starting May, 2009

Jonathan Scott, former Occupational Safety & Health student, and Dr. Randal Keller, professor in the Occupational Safety & Health program co-authored the article “Occupational Hazards of Carbon Dioxide Exposure” appearing in the Journal of Chemical Health & Safety. Jonathan wrote the article for the course Toxicology of Industrial Materials taught by Dr. Keller. Jonathan currently works as an HES Professional at Catlettsburg Refining for Marathon Petroleum Company, where he interned as a student.  While at Murray State Jonathan obtained many awards and honors.  He was a NIOSH grant recipient, an ASSE Foundation Scholarship recipient, President of the Rho Sigma Kappa Honor Society, President of Regents Residential College, and a Student Government Association Senator.  In addition, he was certified as a Graduate Safety Practitioner, an Emergency Medical Technician, and completed five EPA or OSHA certified training courses.  Jonathan is also a certified private pilot.  He and his wife currently reside near Ashland, KY.

Nancey France presented at the Society of Rogerian Scholars 2008 conference in Cleveland, OH, with 3 RN’s from Western Baptist Hospital: Kim Mick, RN; Deborah Simmons, RN (BSN graduate from our program); and Amy Nelson, RN (BSN graduate from our program).

This past July 22nd through 24th, Dr. Kelly Rogers attended and presented at the "Alternative Strategies for Educating Students At-Risk" conference at Eastern Kentucky University. The 7th annual conference was organized by The Kentucky Educational Collaborative for State Agency Children (KECSAC). Dr. Rogers' presentation was entitled Experiential Learning: Engaging Students through Real and Exciting Experiences and was attended by teachers and administrators throughout the state and region. Dr. Rogers' presentation focused on the value of experiential learning though outdoor adventure activities, service-learning and environmental education for at-risk students. He introduced the group to activities that can increase self-efficacy, promote strong moral character and civic engagement as well as connect youth kids with their natural environment.

MSU American Humanics/Youth & Nonprofit Leadership Program sets all-time national student enrollment record
The American Humanics/Youth & Nonprofit Leadership program at Murray State University set an all time national student enrollment record with 418 students enrolled for the 2007-08 academic year. It has been the largest program in the country for 17 consecutive years. The previous record for student enrollment was also set by MSU in 2004 with 364 students enrolled. The AH/YNL program is designed to prepare students for leadership roles in youth and human service organizations like the American Red Cross, Big Brothers Big Sisters, the YMCA, hospitals, colleges and ministries to mention several. The nonprofit sector is the fastest growing sector in the country. The program at MSU was initiated by Dr Constantine Deno Curris, Dr. Chad Stewart, and Dr. James Booth in 1983 and is celebrating its 25th year on campus. During that time, students, faculty and staff in the program have been instrumental in initiating and developing the local United Way, YMCA, Big Brothers Big Sisters program, Service Learning Scholars program, Center for Service Learning and Civic Engagement, Campus Connection Volunteer Center and Health Matters for Students. The program has received 8 national awards and 26 local awards for excellence in academics, leadership, service and research and has generated over $1,134,000 through grants and fund raising for campus and community needs.

Congratulations Roger!

Dr. Roger Weis, director of the Murray State University’s American Humanics Youth and Nonprofit Leadership has just been awarded its seventh W.K. Kellogg program grant to receive $75,000 for the enhancement of the Health Matters for Students program on campus and the development of the program on 15 other campuses as well. Health Matters for Students includes health segments on smoking, fitness, stress, alcohol abuse and nutrition, among other topics.