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Staff

Below is the list of College of Nursing staff. It details all the information and their responsibilities.

Colleen Alcantara-Slocombe – Castle Branch Custodian and Program Assistant
slocombe@health.fau.edu
Responsibilities include:

Assist with the background check process for students & faculty
Ensure clinical faculty and adjuncts are up to date regarding their health records and immunizations, licenses, background checks, etc.
Maintain revisions of all forms for Castle Branch
Order desk copies of books, business cards, name tags, office supplies for faculty and staff

Alison Heim – Associate Director, Administrative Services
aheim@health.fau.edu, 561-297-1110
Responsibilities include:

Send adjunct assignment letters out (fall and spring). Send faculty and adjunct assignment letters for summer.
Maintain adjunct files; follow up when items are needed
Process all non-grant travel requests and reimbursements other than pcard transactions (airfare and registration via p-card (corporate credit card must be done by a card holder)
Ensure clinical faculty and adjuncts are up to date regarding their health records and immunizations, licenses, background checks, etc
Manage scholarships; prepare Foundation award sheets; prepare letters to donors; notify financial aid of students requesting scholarships; review applications with scholarship committee
Manage preceptor contracts; liaison with preceptor and clinical sites; liaison with FAU attorney
Prepare tuition waivers for graduate studies
Assist with faculty travel
Request students apply semester to be TA’s; work with program directors to match students; collect and maintain timesheets for TA’s
College of Nursing Timekeeper
Prepare pre-award and manage various grants (HRSA, Novice Nurse Leadership, Palm Healthcare, etc)

Louisa Kelly – Business Manager
lkelly23@health.fau.edu, 561-297-3265
Responsibilities include

Prepare and monitor non-grant Budgets
Prepare membership renewals as needed
Process all FAU Foundation transactions: deposits, reimbursements and budgets
Approve all pcard transaction
Process non-grant requisitions (other than business cards) and check request reimbursements
Process and advise on all non-grant personnel and HR issues
Establish update and initiate searches for new staff positions
Receive and submit all Professional Liability Questionnaires
Maintain and update list of clinical faculty for SIP (Self Insurance Program)
Train and advise all College and Center staff of financial and personnel issues

Valentine Etienne – Coordinator for Academic Programs
etiennev@health.fau.edu , 561-297-3347
Responsibilities include:

Coordinate all CON course and exam scheduling; liaison with the Registrar’s office
Schedule rooms in the CON building
Manage FAIR reports – both assignments and activities reports
Evaluate academic programs via focus groups and surveys
Update the website

Joanna Kentolall – Research Coordinator and Curator - Archives of Caring in Nursing
jkentolall@health.fau.edu , 561-297-2883
Responsibilities include:

Coordinates preparation of all sections of grant applications – as described in the unique guidelines for funding opportunities
Prepares final grant application sections (within the template guidelines) for electronic submission of grant applications
Conducts preliminary review and assists Faculty with IRB application process
Processes and prepares manuscript collections for archival and research use, in Archives of Caring in Nursing

Coordinator for the Nursing PhD program
561-297-0006
Responsibilities include:

Coordination of the application and selection process for PhD applicants
Provides course advisement for PhD students in conjunction with the Associate Dean
Supports the dissemination of scholarly works by PhD students and maintains a database of PhD students’ scholarship
Conducts the initial review of IRB submissions for nursing PhD students and coordinates the application process

Kyle Bryan – Associate Director, Research Services and Programs
kbryan1@health.fau.edu , 561-297-1204
Responsibilities include:

Consults with faculty in preparation of grant application budgets
Prepares pre-award grant applications
Assists with preparation of grant application budget justifications
Coordinates pre-award consultant and consortium letters
Reviews proposal narratives
Works with new faculty in managing negotiated start-up packages
Manages post-award grant expenditures and reporting activities
Post-award grant management related to: human resources, travel, purchasing, accounts payable, and payroll

Jony Singh – Director, Information Technology
jsingh@health.fau.edu, 561-297-2785
Responsibilities include:

Responds to all IT related requests (Hardware, Software, Security, Servers) for the College
Email support
HIPAA compliance and security implementation
VPN (Junos pulse) account support

Joseph Lotito – Academic Program Coordinator for DNP Students
lotitoj@health.fau.edu , 561-297-1109
Responsibilities include:

Assist and inform students regarding the admissions process related to the BSN-DNP and DNP degree programs
Assist with University procedures regarding registration, applications, and petitions
Assist students by reviewing Plans of Study, Applications for Degree, Degree Requirements and other FAU and CON forms
Assist students with registration permissions/overrides

Latchmin Harrilal – RN to BSN Program Assistant
lharrila@health.fau.edu , 561-297-3761
Responsibilities include:

Advise new and continuing students in the RN to BSN Track for Boca and Davie campuses
Assist with registration permissions/overrides
Review transcripts
Certify RN-BSN students for graduation

Javaris Hammond – Academic Coordinator (Freshmen Direct students)
hammondj@health.fau.edu , 561-297-4648
Responsibilities include:

Assist with university processes and procedures such as: grades changes, Incompletes, etc.
Assist with registration permissions/overrides
Certify undergraduate students for graduation
Assist students interested in applying for the Freshmen Direct BSN programs
Advise students in the Freshmen Direct BSN programs

Chere Robinson - Academic Coordinator (Accelerated students)

crobinson@health.fau.edu, 561-297-3263

Responsibilities include:

Assist students in their growth and development by constructing meaningful educational plans which are compatible with their life goals. Providing a continuous and consistent process which is built upon the basis of frequent, accumulated personal contacts between advisor and advisee.
Monitor progress toward educational/career goals and meet at least once each semester to review the progress toward completing the proposed academic program and to discuss grades and other performance indicators.
Discuss and reinforce linkages and relationships between instructional program and occupation/career.
Interpret and provide rationale for institutional policies, procedures, and requirements.
Follow-up with the advisee on any report of unsatisfactory work (notice of class probation for poor attendance, notice of FA and/or failing grades, incomplete grades from past semester(s), etc.).
Approve all designated educational transactions (e.g., pre-registration/registration schedule, drops/adds, withdrawals, change of major and advisor, waivers, graduation requirements, etc.).
Refer students to other institutional resources when academic, attitudinal, attendance, or other personal problems require intervention by other professionals.
Maintain incoming accelerated nursing applications through Nursing CAS.
Assist in the planning of new student orientations, and applicant interviews.

Alice Montford - Receptionist for the Davie Campus

amontfor@health.fau.edu, 954-236-1276

Answer the phone and greet visitors and prospective students
Schedule rooms for visiting faculty and staff members
Collect paperwork from students for graduation
Collect paperwork and checks for the Nursing Immersion class
Prepare checks for deposit by the Davie Business office
Prepare and distribute mail and packages
Report copier information to Toshiba
Order supplies for the Davie campus

Memory and Wellness Center

Bertha Tappen – Budget Coordinator
btappen@health.fau.edu , 561-297-4067
Responsibilities include

Prepare and monitor non-grant Budgets
Prepare and monitor Grant Budgets
Assist the audit process for all Auxiliary and Grant accounts
Process FAU Foundation transactions: Budgets and Actual Reports
Assist in the financial process of all fundraising events
Establish update and initiate searches for new staff positions
Process and assist on all personnel and HR issues
Train and advise all staff of financial and personnel issues
Process all travel requests and reimbursements other than p-card transactions
Approved and process all p-card transactions
Process requisitions (other than business cards and office Supplies) and check request reimbursements
Receive and submit all Professional Liability Questionnaires
Maintain and update list of clinical faculty for SIP (Self Insurance Program)
Check out and maintain list of keys checked out to full-time faculty and staff

Glenda Connolly - Coordinator of Family Services
gconnol2@health.fau.edu , 561-297-2526
Responsibilities include:

Provide Psychotherapy to patients
Coordinate family caregiver services
Supervise LCSW candidates
Supervise MSW interns

Michelle Cooper - Outreach Facilitator
pcoope12@health.fau.edu , 561-297-0933
Responsibilities include

Conduct interviews with family members and complete family evaluations
Conduct caregiver support groups
Assist with the coordination of Caregiver educational programs
Complete ADI grant reporting and assist with MWC outreach efforts

Ismo Hujanen - Project Assistant
ihujanen2014@health.fau.edu , 561-297-4847
Responsibilities include

Assist the Director with various projects as assigned such as managing the daily operations of a research study, grant project or clinical practice programs
Assist in the preparation of regularly scheduled grant reports
Collect and assemble data for various research studies and grant projects
Act as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide continuity of care to patients throughout various stages of treatment on protocol and follow-up

Krista Landells - Assistant to the Manager
klandel1@health.fau.edu, 561-297-0103
Responsibilities include

Maintain accurate paper and electronic records of participant attendance.
Coordinate the monthly billing process and prepare related reports.
Prepare weekly staff work schedules and participant attendance sheets that include routine expectations and also incorporates changes that occur.
Recruit, register and orient volunteers for various Center needs.
Train and supervise lobby greeters, maintain work schedules, and make changes where necessary in order to ensure smooth operation of Day Center reception area.
Direct visitors and callers to the appropriate Center staff member.
Provide administrative and clerical support for the Adult Day Center in the development of data bases, creation of fliers, preparation of various correspondences.

Taylor Blake – Activity Coordinator
blaket@health.fau.edu, 561-297-4235
Responsibilities include

Plan and implement activities calendar for Adult Day Center.
Ensure staff and volunteer assistance in conducting participant activities.
Assist with enrollment of participants and coordination of Center support services.
Maintain appropriate documentation for compliance with license and regulatory bodies.
Ensure safe and orderly flow of Day Center activity operations on a daily basis.
Oversee food service and activity supply levels in the Day Center.
Attend staff meetings and family conferences as scheduled.
Provide personal care assistance and safety for participants.

Belinda Murray – Day Center Nurse
bmurra14@health.fau.edu, 561-297-4380
Responsibilities include

Assess and evaluate health and medical conditions of Day Center participants and ensure delivery of care in conjunction with their needs.
Administer medications to Day Center participants following physician orders and within proper nursing guidelines.
Oversee medical and nursing students who come through the Center for training or clinical experiences.
Provide case management services for participants and caregivers.
In the absence of the Day Center Manager, oversee the daily operations of the Center, supervise staff and ensure compliance with license and regulatory requirements.

Shari Sanzo – Activity Supervisor
ssanzo2@health.fau.edu , 561-29 7-4235
Responsibilities include

Assist with and lead recreational and therapeutic activities in the Adult Day Center.
Encourage, assist, and supervise participant involvement in activities.
Assist in planning and implementation of Day Center activities.
Assist in receiving, tracking and serving meals and snacks for participants.
Provide personal care assistance and safety for participants.

Barbara Weinberg – Case Manager
bweinberg@health.fau.edu, 561-297-3591
Responsibilities include

Respond to inquiries and referrals to facilitate Day Center enrollment process.
Coordinate the completion of proper documentation for participant chart.
Assess and evaluate service needs of Day Center participants and their families.
Develops care plan specific to the needs of the participant and provide appropriate coordination and follow up services.
Provide ongoing case management services as needed for registered participants.
Document all case management actions in the participant chart and official records.
Facilitate caregiver education and support services as needed.
Provide families with referrals to community resources that meet their needs.

Valerie Wilson – Activity Supervisor
vwilso12@health.fau.edu, 561-297-4235
Responsibilities include

Assist with and lead recreational and therapeutic activities in the Adult Day Center.
Encourage, assist, and supervise participant involvement in activities.
Assist in planning and implementation of Day Center activities.
Assist in receiving, tracking and serving meals and snacks for participants.
Provide personal care assistance and safety for participants.