HADM 3300, Introduction to Health
Administration, will be taught in Spring 2007 by Mr. Trent Jackson, Operations
Manager of East Alabama Medical Center Oak Park. He has also worked at Limestone
Health Facility, Athens, Alabama.
March 23, 2009
The next "HA and Lunch" will occur on Thursday March 26. This activity takes
place throughout this semester, same time, on the last Thursday of each month.
February 5, 2009
For more information, see the Conference
Brochure
January 24, 2009
"HA and Lunch" will occur throughout this semester, same time, on the last Thursday of each month.
December 6, 2008
See the Political Science joint Major
Verification Form for further information.
October 28, 2008
April 22, 2008
All HA students (and interested non-HA students) are invited to join HA Program Director Dr. Mark Burns for informal discussion on the HA Program, its courses, or just to chat.
March 27, 2008
Dr. Mark Burns, HA Program Director, will be available to talk about all aspects of the HA Program and any other matters students would like to discuss. The event is open not only to current HA students but also to any non-HA students interested in learning more about our Program as a possible major.
"HA and Lunch" meets at the same time, same place, on the last Thursday of the month throughout the semester. (It did not meet last month due to Dr. Burns' attendance at the national conference of the Health Information Management Systems Society.)
Students doing course planning doing course planning for that year should consult with their HA adviser as necessary.
January 29, 2008
Dr. Mark Burns, HA Program Director, will be available to talk about all aspects of the HA Program and any other matters students would like to discuss. The event is open not only to current HA students but also to any non-HA students interested in learning more about our Program as a possible major.
"HA and Lunch" meets at the same time, same place, on the last Thursday of the month throughout the semester.
January 27, 2008
Dr.McEldowney will speak about the health care positions of the various Presidential candidates.
January 22, 2008
Auburn HA Students considering attending the conference may wish to know that attendance at the February 21 speaker sessions will be an excused University absence. Send an e-mail to the HHAO at auhhao71@hotmail.com by January 28 if you'd like an excuse for your classes.
November 27, 2007
Dr. Mark Burns, HA Program Director, will be available to talk about all aspects of the HA Program and any other matters students would like to discuss. The event is open not only to current HA students but also to any non-HA students interested in learning more about our Program as a possible major.
"HA and Lunch" has convened at the same time, same place, on the last Thursday of the month throughout the semester and will resume Spring semester
October 23, 2007
Dr. Mark Burns, HA Program Director, will be available to talk about all aspects of the HA Program and any other matters students would like to discuss. The event is open not only to current HA students but also to any non-HA students interested in learning more about our Program as a possible major.
"HA and Lunch" meets at the same time, same place, on the last Thursday of the month throughout the semester.
October 17, 2007
For more information on the conference and a registration form, click here.
Hope to see you on the 26th!
September 25, 2007
Program Director Dr. Mark Burns will be available to talk about all aspects of the HA Program and any other matters students would like to discuss. This event occurs every last Thursday of the month and is open not only to current HA students, but also to any non-HA students interested in learning more about our Program as a possible major.
Featured speaker with be Internship Director Dr. Rene' McEldowney, discussing the importance of HA internships and how to obtain one.
August 28, 2007
Check it out at http://www.auburn.edu/HA/schedule.2007-2008.html.
HA students are reminded that they should be meeting regularly with their assigned HA faculty adviser to discuss future class planning.
August 28, 2007
Program Director Dr. Mark Burns will be available to talk about all aspects of the HA Program and any other matters students would like to discuss.
"HA and Lunch" meets at the same time, same place, on the last Thursday of the month throughout the semester.
The April "HA and Lunch" will be at the same time and place, Thursday April 26.
"HA and Lunch" opportunities are open discussions available to all students,
or anyone interested in Health Administration, to meet with Program Director
Dr. Mark Burns and discuss any aspect of the major, courses, or whatever. They
are normally held on the last Thursday of each month Fall and Spring semesters.
March 20, 2007
For Fall 2007:
An earlier version of this announcement indicated that Dr. Paula Bobrowski would be teaching a course Spring 2008. That is no longer the case.
January 22, 2007
Program Director Dr. Mark Burns will be available to talk about all aspects of the HA Program and any other matters students would like to discuss.
"HA and Lunch" meets at the same time, same place, on the last Thursday of the month throughout the semester.
An HA Alumni Conference will be held February 22-24, with speakers, social events, and a celebration of the 35th Anniverary of the HA Program.
Interested alums and others can find more details in the Conference Brochure.
HA's student organization, the HHAO, will be meeting at 7 tonight in the Eagles Nest. Featured speaker will be Ms. Brenda Yost, the Director of Senior Services for East Alabama Medical speaker.
The process of re-certification of our Program began in Fall 2005 with the filing of our application. It will not be necessary again until 2011.
Auburn University's HA Program takes pride in the fact that we were the first undergraduate program so certified in the state of Alabama.
November 28, 2006
This month's "HA and Lunch", and the last such event this semester, will take place Thursday, November 30, 12:30 to 1:30 in the Foy Union Cafeteria. Dr. Burns will be available to talk about all aspects of the HA Program and any other matters students, or prospective students, would like to discuss.
Hope to see you there!
This month's "HA and Lunch" will take place Thursday, October 26, 12:30 to 1:30 in the Foy Union Cafeteria. Dr. Burns will be available to talk about all aspects of the HA Program and any other matters students would like to discuss.
"HA and Lunch" meets at the same time, same place, on the last Thursday of the month throughout the semester.
The HA Alumni Organization, meeting on Saturday the 14th, has elected four new officers to its board.
Chris Cosby of East Alabama Medical Center has been elected President. Ansley Langley of AIM Healthcare Services has been elected Secretary Treasurer. Jennifer Hindmon of Decatur Health and Rehabilitation and Trent Jackson of East Alabama Medical Center Oak Park were elected as at-large board members.
In other business, members of the alumni organization discussed funding a scholarship and plans for its Spring 2007 meeting, to be held Friday, February 23rd and Saturday, February 24th.
On Friday the 23rd, a series of educational presentations will be held covering several "hot topics" in the field. Some of these will be eligible for Continuing Education Units (CEUs) from relevant professional organizations. There will also be a social event for alums and current students that evening.
Saturday the 24th will be the organization's business meeting, followed by an opportunity to meet for golf or a tour of the Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art on South College.
HA Program Directors serve a three-year term, and this will be Dr. Burns' second successive term as Director. His new term will last until Fall 2009.
A graduate of Lambuth College, Jackson, Tennessee, Dr. Burns holds his doctorate
from Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana. He has been teaching at Auburn
since 1975. Dr. Burns holds professional memberships in such groups as the Health
Information Management Systems Society, the American Public Health Association,
the Academy of Management, and the American Political Science Association.
Sept. 25, 2006
From 12:30 to 1:30, he will be available to talk informally with students about the Program, HA careers, graduate study, or anything else they want to discuss. Non-HA's interested in the possibility of an HA major are also welcome. Look for Dr. Burns, his laptop, and the "HA and Lunch" sign.
"HA for Lunch" will continue throughout the semester the last Thursday of each month.
See you there!
September 12, 2006
Students are advised to consult it carefully as they plan their academic schedules for next year.
September 12, 2006
HHAO, the HA student organization, will hold its first meeting of the year Monday, September 18th at 7:00 P.M. in the Eagle’s Nest.
Topic for the evening will be internships, with Dr. Rene' McEldowney as featured speaker. This is a required meeting for all students planning to intern this academic year.
HADM 3300, Introduction to Health
Administration, will be taught in Spring 2007 by Mr. Trent Jackson, Operations
Manager of East Alabama Medical Center Oak Park. He has also worked at Limestone
Health Facility, Athens, Alabama.
Mr. Jackson is a 2005 graduate of the Health Administration Program and holds a Master of Science in Management from Faulkner University, Montgomery, Alabama.. He is also a former HHAO President.
Program Director Dr. Mark Burns commented: "We look forward to Mr. Jackson's
sharing his administrative experiences with students in Health Administration
as well as his enthusiasm for the field of health administration."
August 7, 2006
HHAO members assembled at Provino's Restaurant April 19 for their annual banquet.
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2005-2006 President Jennifer Hindmon gave the invocation. This year's 1st Vice President Randi Hall introduced next year's officers, recently elected.
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Dr. Rene' McEldowney presented this year's HA Scholarship award to Mark Craddock. Dr. Mark Burns presented the AUPHA/McGaw Scholarship award to Regan Couch. Graduating senior of the program were also introdued.
Congratulations to our graduating seniors and to the newly HHAO elected officers.
Thanks to all the 2005-2006 officers who served so well this year.
April 21, 2006
This month's "HA and Lunch" will take place Thursday, April 27, February 23, from 11:15 to 12:15 in the Foy Union Cafeteria. Dr. Burns will be available to talk about all aspects of the HA Program and any other matters students would like to discuss. This will be the last such event this academic year. All HA majors are welcome, as well as non-majors interested in learning more about the Program
"HA and Lunch" will resume this fall.
See you there!
March 23, 2006
Dr. Bobrowski is a Fulbright Research Fellow and has served as Department Chair of Management and Marketing at SUNY/Oswego. The author of numerous articles on management and health administration, Dr. Bobrowski holds degrees in both management and nursing. This past Fall, she taught the Finance course for Health Administration.
We look forward to Dr. Bobrowski's further contributions to our Program.
March 21, 2006
The next and last such lunch for this year will be Thursday, April 27,
from 11:15 to 12:15 in the Foy Union cafeteria.
March 21, 2006
Applicants must have a 3.0 cumulative GPA and should not be receiving any University-based scholarships for the 2006-2007 academic year.
For further information, contact Dr. Burns or Dr. McEldowney.
February 24, 2006
This month's "HA and Lunch" will take place tomorrow, February 23, from 11:15 to 12:15 in the Foy Union Cafeteria. Dr. Burns will be available to talk about all aspects of the HA Program and any other matters students would like to discuss. He has just returned from the annual meeting of the Health Information Management Systems Society (HIMSS), the largest professional organization of Health Care IT professionals, and will be glad to share some of the exciting new IT developments discussed at that conference.
"HA and Lunch" meets at the same time, same place, on the last Thursday of the month throughout the semester.
See you there!
January 25, 2006
Please note that a change has occurred in the Schedule of HA classes for 2006-2007.
HADM 4100, Finance in HA, has been moved from Spring 2007 to Fall 2006. Please adjust your schedule planning accordingly.
From 11:15 to 12:15, he will be available to talk informally with students about the Program, HA careers, graduate study, or anything else they want to discuss. Non-HA's interested in the possibility of an HA major are also welcome. Look for Dr. Burns, his laptop, and the "HA and Lunch" sign.
"HA and Lunch" will continue throughout the semester the last Thursday in each month.
See you there!
Jan. 11, 2006
Students planning to take coursework Summer of 2006 need to be aware of an HA schedule change.
HADM 3300, Introduction to HA, will NOT be offered this summer and has been removed from the 2005-2006 schedule of HA classes. It will next be offered Spring of 2007.
The HHAO concluded its Fall Semester with a Christmas Celebration gathering December 1 at the Auburn Ale House.
Best wishes to all for the coming year, and especially good luck to our graduating seniors, Stacy Andrews and Casey Griffin Oliver.
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Above, HA students and faculty gather for final HHAO event of 2005.
Dec. 28, 2005
The process started with the submission of multiple binders (see below) full of such materials as our course syllabi, faculty vitas, and general information about the Program. Over the course of the next year, the application will be studied by a three-person review committee of faculty from other AUPHA programs across the United States. The process will end in June 2006 with a meeting of that committee and Drs. Burns and McEldowney at the annual AUPHA meeting in Seattle.
Auburn's HA Program was first certified by the AUPHA in 1995, becoming the first undergraduate HA Program in the state of Alabama to be so certified. It was recertified in summer of 2000.
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Dr. Burns in Binderland
Nov. 13, 2005
"HA and Lunch" will resume after the start of the Spring semester. Watch the "Newsline" for details.
Nov. 13, 2005
Any students in Auburn's Health Administration Program are eligible to enter. For more
information, see Dr. Burns or Dr. McEldowney.
Oct. 25, 2005
HA students and others intrested in the Program are welcome to join him from 11:30 to 12:30 for informal discussion about the major, career opportunities, or whatever.
"HA and Lunch" takes place this semester on the last Thursday of each month.
However, November's lunch will be on Thursday November 17 due to the
Thanksgiving holidys.
Sept. 27, 2005
HADM 4970 Special Topics will focus on Marketing in HA. The class will be taught by Dr. Michael Kincaid of the School of Business.
Sept. 27, 2005
From 11:30 to 12:30, he will be available to talk informally with students about the Program, HA careers, graduate study, or anything else they want to discuss. Non-HA's interested in the possibility of an HA major are also welcome. Look for Dr. Burns, his laptop, and the "HA and Lunch" sign.
"HA for Lunch" will continue throughout the semester the last Thursday in each month.
See you there!
Sept. 26, 2005
Upcoming HHAO events this semester will include a speaker from the pharmaceutical industry on October 17 and Ms. Joy Cornelius on November 14.
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Above, students and faculty gather for this past Spring's Annual HHAO Banquet.
Sept. 25, 2005
From 11:30 to 12:30, Dr, Burns will be available in the Foy Union cafeteria to talk informally with students about the Program, HA careers, graduate study, or anything else they want to discuss. Non-HA's interested in the possibility of an HA major are also welcome. Look for Dr. Burns, his laptop, and the "HA and Lunch" sign.
"HA and Lunch" will resume in the Fall semester.
March 26, 2005
It will feature speakers from the Healthcare Workers' Compensation Trust Fund and East Alabama Services for the Elderly, as well
as introduction of new officers.
March 21, 2005
The featured speaker will be Christine Randle, Adult Day Manager at East Alabama Medical Center.
Ms. Randle also works with the Memory and Aging Center.
March 17, 2005
If you're an Auburn HA student interested in applying. forms may be obtained
from Dr. McEldowney or Dr. Burns.
March 6, 2005
HHAO will meet Tuesday, March 8, at 7 p.m. in the Eagle's Nest.
Featured speaker will be Terry Daniel, a pharmaceutical representative with Hawthorne Pharmaceuticals. Terry will talk about careers in pharmaceutical sales and about the pharmaceutical industry in general.
In addition, there will be a Spring Golf Outing Friday, March 18, 2005,
at 1:00 p.m. Auburn University Golf Club at Yarbrough Farms. The cost will be
$60 (including fees, cart and contribution to AUHAAO). For further information,
contact Susan D'Antoni by e-mailing dantoni@opms.org.
February 18, 2005
From 11:30 to 12:30, Dr, Burns will be available in the Foy Union cafeteria to talk informally with students about the Program, HA careers, graduate study, or anything else they want to discuss. Non-HA's interested in the possibility of an HA major are also welcome.
Since the cafeteria is also a wireless "hot spot", Dr. Burns will also have his laptop handy in case a concern involves something on the HA Website or other Internet resource.
This activity will be continued throughout the semester on the last Thursday of the month, same time. So if you wish to talk, but can't come this Thursday, come to the next session. Just look for Dr. Burns, his laptop, and a sign on the table that says "Health Administration and Lunch".
Remember, all questions, suggestions, or ideas are welcomed. So drop by even
if you just want to say "hi".
February 17, 2005
Guest speakers will be the Alabama ACHE Representatives.
The Alabama ACHE Representatives will be our guest speakers
February 17, 2005
If you are interested or have questions, e-mail Vice President Ansley Langley
by Tuesday Feb. 15th. To attend, you must pay your HHAO dues, and come
to the meeting on February 22nd (see above). Dr. McEldowney should have registration
forms.
January 21, 2005
Featured speaker will Phyllis Vickers, career counselor from the AU Department of Career Services, who will conduct a resume workshop and offer tips for graduate school applications and on professionalism in general.
In addition, HA student attendance at the forthcoming Alabama MGMA conference will be discussed.
Focus of the meeting will be on long-term care, with speakers on nursing home and hospice care. There will also be discussion of plans to visit Camellia Place
(local assisted living facility) to spread Christmas cheer and deliver poinsettias to the residents.
November 15, 2004
I've just spoken with our executive director, Irene, about 2-3 entry-level positions within our department. She is working with state personnel to create a few positions. They will probably be State Professional Trainee positions which would later turn into regular merit system positions (Human Services Program Specialists ~ see below). Trainees get the same benefits as merit system employees, but have a 1-2 year limited tenure.
(Job description of the Human Services Program Specialist follows)
Human Services Program Specialist-Senior Services Option (50531-225)
Salary
$26,410.80 - $47,543.60
Department: Senior Services
Location: Montgomery
TYPE OF EXAMINATION
An open-competitive register will be established by an evaluation of the applicants' education and experience as shown on their application. This evaluation will comprise 100% of the final score.
QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED TO APPLY
Graduation from an accredited four year college or university with major
course work in planning, public administration, political science, social science,
or related field. One year of experience in community organization, program
planning, and/or program operations.
KIND OF WORK
Employees in this class manage statewide grants and analyze information and data related to programs for the elderly and undertake special studies on the needs of the elderly. Work also involves providing technical assistance to regional and local agencies and organizations concerned with aging. As incumbents gain experience, more complex duties such as project management, development of methodologies for research and evaluation, and conducting planning studies are assigned. Work is performed with considerable independence within agency policies and regulations and is reviewed by an administrative superior through conferences and review of periodic and special reports.
Interested parties should sent resumes to Becky Byrd at bbyrd@adss.state.al.us
or 334-242-5594 (fax). Snail mailers can send resumes to Becky at ADSS, 770
Washington Ave, Suite 470, Montgomery, AL 36130.
October 15, 2004
Their guest speaker will be Curtis Black, an AU Alum who graduated from UAB with his MBA. Curtis is currently pursuing his residency
at Emory Health Services in Atlanta.
October 12, 2004
The meeting will be held at 7:00 p.m. at the home of Internship Coordinator Dr. Rene' McEldowney and will last about one hour. If you need directions to Dr. McEldowney's home, contact her or Dr. Burns.
October 12, 2004
These new board members join At-Large Board Members Marcillia Gross and Adella Henry.
Congratulations to the newly members of the Alumni officers and thanks to those who have served during the past year. War Eagle!
Below, left, alumni and HA faculty gather for the meeting. On the right, current HHAO President Trent Jackson and first HA Alumni Association President Susan Gazaway D'Antoni.
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September 26, 2004
The American College of Healthcare Executives has launched a new Website providing information on health career options, salaries, and related matters.
Check it out at www.HealthManagementCareers.org.
Camellia Place is located near Colonial Mall in EAMC's Auburn Medical Park. Directions from out of town to the Medical Park are available at:
http://www.healthplusfitness.com/dir.html
Directions once you reach the Medical Park: When you turn into Auburn Medical Park you will come to Health Plus Fitness Center, Bethany House, and then Camellia Place. The clubhouse is in between some of the independent cottages.
There are a limited number of parking spaces at Camellia Place in front of the club house and the Assisted Living Facility. Alumni who are able bodied are encouraged to park at Health Plus and walk to the club house.
Business matters will include election of officers to several key positions.
September 22, 2004
The HHAO will meet Monday, September 27, at 7:00 p.m. in Haley 3346 (EDI Conference Room). Guest speakers for the evening will be representatives of the Alabama Hospital Association.
All are welcome to attend, and the Treasurer will be there for any who want to pay the $25 for annual dues, which include attendance at the state MGMA conference in the spring.
September 10, 2004
Keep in mind that its course listing is tentative and subject to possible change.
March 12, 2004
Camellia Place is located near Colonial Mall in EAMC's Auburn Medical Park. Directions from out of town to the Medical Park are available at:
http://www.healthplusfitness.com/dir.html
Directions once you reach the Medical Park: When you turn into Auburn Medical Park you will come to Health Plus Fitness Center, Bethany House, and then Camellia Place. The clubhouse is in between some of the independent cottages.
There are a limited number of parking spaces at Camellia Place in front of the club
house and the Assisted Living Facility. Alumni who are able bodied are encouragd to park at Health Plus
and walk to the club
house.
March 2, 2004
The following are currently available positions of potential interest to HA students. Descriptions of selected positions, and directions for applying, can be found in the September 12, 2003 edition of this newsletter.
EAMC
Security Rep. -Nights and Weekends PT
Care Asst. (Home Health) - 8-5 PD
Utility Worker - 2nd FT; and PD
Registration Rep. - PD
Transporter - 3p - 11p PT
Lead Worker - 11p-7a PT
Patient Processing Specialist-FT
Release of Information - FT
HealthPlus
Day Camp Counselors - PT
Dandyland
Asst. Teacher - 12:30 - 7:30 PT
February 20, 2004
Among items of business to be discussed is filling a vacancy in the office of Vice President.
Interested alumni are urged to set this date on their calendars.
February 5, 2004
To apply, students should submit an application from, a copy of their transcripts, and a two-page essay on their personal theory of management style.
For further information, or to obtain a copy of an application form, students should contact Dr. McEldowney, 7012 Haley Center.
Submission deadline is March 1.
December 13, 2003
The following are currently available positions of potential interest to HA students. Descriptions of selected positions, and directions for applying, can be found in the September 12, 2003 edition of this newsletter.
EAMC
Security Rep. -Nights and Weekends PT
Care Asst. (Home Health) - 8-5 PD
Utility Worker - 2nd & 3rd shift FT
Registration Rep. - 2nd shift positions
Data Quality Tech - 2nd and 3rd shift - FT
CV Coordinator - 8-4:30 FT
Home Health Aide - 8-4:30
Transporter - 3p - 11p PT
Switchboard - 3p-11p Sat/Sun PT
Claims Analyst - 8-4:30 FT
Lab Assistant - 2p-10:30 FT
HealthPlus
Aerobics Instructor - PT
Day Camp Counselors - PT
Magnolia and Azalea Place
Care Asst. - 11p-7a FT
Care Asst. - 11p - 7a EOW PT
Dandyland
Asst. Teacher - 12:30 - 7:30 PT
Asst. Teacher - 2p - 7p PT
November 25, 2003
If interested either email your resume to omseamm@bellsouth.net or fax it
to 749-3223 Attn. Meredith.
November 19, 2003
Dr. Burns has been a faculty member at Auburn since 1975 and previously served as Program Director from 1975 to 1998.
Under policies adopted in 1995 by HA's parent Department of Political Science,
Program Directors serve a limited term but may serve more than once. Dr. Burns's
term will run until August 2006.
November 17, 2003
The following are currently available positions of potential interest to HA students. Descriptions of selected positions, and directions for applying, can be found in the September 12, 2003 edition of this newsletter.
EAMC
Security Rep. -Nights and Weekends PT
Registration Rep. - 2nd shift positions
Care Asst. (Home Health) - 8-5 PD
Transporter - 1st shift FT
Transcriptionist - 12p-8p FT
HealthPlus
Aerobics Instructor - PT
Magnolia and Azalea Place
Care Asst. - 11p-7a EOW PT
Care Asst. - 3p-11p EOW PT
Care Asst. - 7a-3p EOW PT
Receptionist - 3p-11p EOW PT
Dandyland
Asst. Teacher - 12:30 - 7:30 PT
AU Medical Clinic
Registration Rep. - 8-5 M&W PT
Registration Rep. - 12-5 M-F PT
October 22, 2003
Because of this offering, HADM 3300 will not be offered Fall 2004. It will be offered
Spring 2005.
October 19, 2003
All are welcome for an evening of food and
fun!
October 16, 2003
The meeting will be held at 6:00 pm in the Chemistry Building, Room 151, and is open to all students,
not just members of AED.
October 10, 2003
Also, HADM 4800, Regulation, will also be moved from Fall 2004 to Spring 2005.
Any student who is graduating Spring 2004 and was counting on Finance being
offered then because he/she hasn't taken it, needs to contact his/her HA adviser ASAP.
October 1, 2003
The following are currently available positions of potential interest to HA students. Descriptions of selected positions, and directions for applying, can be found in the September 12, 2003 edition of this newsletter.
EAMC
Security Rep. -Nights and Weekends PT
Registration Rep. - Temp position
Care Asst. (Home Health) - 11P-7A PT;8-5 PD
Unit Clerk - 7a-3p EOW PT
HealthPlus
Aerobics Instructor - PT
Magnolia and Azalea Place
Care Asst. - 11p-7a EOW PT
Care Asst. - 3p-11p EOW PT
Care Asst. - 11p-7a FT & PT PT
Care Asst. - 7a-3p EOW PT
Dandyland
Asst. Teacher - 12:30 - 7:30 PT
AU Medical Clinic
Registration Rep. - 8-5 M&W PT
Registration Rep. - 12-5 M-F PT
September 26, 2003
HA Alumni planning on being
in Auburn for Homecoming are urged to include this meeting on their travel agenda.
September 19, 2003
HHAO President Angline Parsons sends the following information about forthcoming HHAO events:
"Hey everyone! HHAO will have it's first meeting of the semester on Monday, Sept. 22 at 7:00PM in Lowder 0111. Our speaker will be Dr. McEldowney and she will be discussing internships. Please consider attending even if you have already done your internship. You can provide some insight to those of us who have not.
"This is also the time that we will collect annual dues for HHAO. Total amount is $25 for an entire year and please make checks payable to HHAO.
"The HHAO group picture for the Glomerata is scheduled for Oct. 1 @ 7pm on the front steps of the Bursar's office (Quad. Center by the dorms). Dress is business professional. We would like all members to be a part of this picture. Please arrive a little earlier than 7:00 so we can get organized.
Thank you so much and I know we can all work together to make this a great year for HHAO!"
September 18, 2003
The office of Career Developmesnt Services will be sponsoring a Career Awareness Week September 22-26. It will include a resume' workshop, opportunity to talk with representatives of various employers, and a discussion of business etiquette.
For further information,
check this link
September 12, 2003
The following are currently available positions of potential interest to HA students. Job descriptions of selected positions appear after the listings:
EAMC
Security Rep. -Nights and Weekends PT
Registration Rep. - Temp positions
Care Asst. (Home Health) - 11P-7A PT;8-5 PD
Transporter -Varies - Per Diem
Staffing Clerk - 7a-3p & 3p-11p EOW PD
Unit Clerk - 7a-3p EOW PT
HealthPlus
Aerobics Instructor - PT
Receptionist - PT
Massage Therapist - FT
Magnolia and Azalea Place
Care Asst. - 11p-7a PT
Dandyland
Asst. Teacher - 12:30 - 7:30 PT
AU Medical Clinic
Registration Rep. - 8-5 M&W PT
Registration Rep. - 12-5 M-F PT
Selected Job Descriptions
Assistant Teacher - $6.12 Work with children, set up activities, and provide quality supervised group play that will attribute to the center in a positive way.
Qualifications: High school graduate, must have Alabama driver's license and able to drive a 15 passenger van. Must have excellent interpersonal skills and a love for children.
Registration Rep - $7.76 Pre-admitting patients by entering demographic and insurance information into STAR. Done by telephone.
Qualifications: Data entry experience with typing speed of 35-40 wpm. Must possess excellent interpersonal skills to deal with patients and public. Medical Terminology and prior health care industry experience is preferred. Prefer two years of prior hospital experience. Good communication skills
Security Rep - $7.76 Under general supervision, but according to prescribed procedures, responsible for providing a safe and protected hospital environment. Conducts scheduled protection patrols throughout the entire hospital and parking lots utilizing security policies and procedures. Renders primary support services in areas of psychiatric facility, emergency room, and other patient care areas through non-violent crisis intervention techniques. Maintains good public relations image through the operation of the hospital courtesy programs.
Qualifications: Must possess appropriate vehicle operator's license. Interpersonal skills necessary. Constant walking and standing required in maintaining patrols. Large amounts of heavy lifting and physical stress created by dealing with out of control patients. Must be 23 years old, have good driving record. Two years current work record.
Transporter - $6.40 Transport patients in wheelchairs or stretchers. Responsible for safe and efficient transportation of patient on a scheduled basis. Transport all meal trays to patients and back to dietary department. Requires constant walking/standing.
Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent; ability to maintain daily work records; knowledge of location of various services provided for patients. Ability to lift 100 lbs and endure a large amount of standing, walking, and lifting. Excellent communication skills. One year of current satisfactory employment for in house applicants
Unit Clerk and Staffing Clerk - $6.92 Provide clerical support for assigned nursing unit. Transcribe Physician's orders, schedule diagnostic tests and therapies for patients (most of which are computerized), assemble and maintain patient charts and respond to telephone and intercom calls.
Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent. Previous computer experience and knowledge of medical terminology preferred with 40 wpm typing.
Applications for employment and job descriptions are available at EAMC's
Health Resource Center, on Wednesdays from 10am - 3pm. This office is located
at 2027 Pepperell Parkway, across the street from the hospital (in the old Mr.
J's building)
September 9, 2003
The location will be announced in a subsequent posting to this Newsline.
August 29, 2003
Mr. Darrell Crutchley is teaching HADM 4100 (Finance in Health Administration). Mr. Crutchley has an MBA from Virginia Tech and a Master of Education degree from Auburn University. He has taught previously at Auburn University and Auburn University at Montgomery.
Ms. Rebecca Hall is teaching HADM 4850 (Long-Term Care Policy). Ms. Hall has a Master of Education degree from the University of Georgia and has taught previously at Georgia College. She brings to the classroom an extensive background with the Alabama Department of Public Health in areas related to long-term care.
Dr. Michael Kincaid is teaching HADM 4800 (Health Administration and Regulation). Dr. Kincaid received a Ph.D. in Psychology from the University of Alabama and holds Master's degrees in both Business Administration and Psychology. He is director of the Lowder Center for Family Business and Entrepreneurship in Auburn's College of Business and has wide experience of consulting in the health care field.
Our program is fortunate to have the services of these talented individuals.
August 23, 2003
Keep in mind that this very tentative schedule is subject to revision. For
best results in course planning, see your HA adviser
at least once a semester and read this Newsline regularly for announcements
of course changes.
August 20, 2003
The new offering will meet in the Lowder Business Building, Room 0026,Thursdays
5-7:30 PM.
August 14, 2003
The Political Science Department has identified a local professional qualified and willing to teach the Finance course (HADM 4100). The process of securing official approval from Auburn's Administration to hire this person is underway.
Discussions are ongoing with another professional concerning the
teaching
of Regulation (HADM 4800).
August 12, 2003
Effective immediately, assignment of HA students to faculty advisers will be as follows:
Dr. Johnson
and HA faculty Dr. Burns and Dr. McEldowney are making every effort to see that
students enrolled in the classes Dr. Tennyson was to teach for Fall are appropriately
served. Please watch this Newsline for further information.
August 7, 2003
The Alumni Forum is an interactive Web resource available to all graduates of Auburn's HA Program and includes news, job postings, and "home pages" where you can advertise yourself!
If you are an Auburn HA graduate not already involved
with the Forum, you can obtain access information by e-mailing Dr. Burns.
Please be sure to include your year of graduation and current contact information.
April 17, 2003
To apply, students should submit a copy of their transcripts, a two-page essay on their personal theory of management style, and an application form, which can be obtained from Dr. McEldowney, 7012 Haley Center. Submission deadline is March 3.
For further information, contact
Contact Dr. McEldowney
February 10, 2003
The guest speaker is Mr. Charlie Faulkner from Baptist Princeton Hospital in Birmingham, the state regent for the ACHE. Mr. Faulkner will be speaking about his career path and any advice he may have for individuals entering the field of health administration as well as the importance of getting involved in organizations such as the ACHE.
In addition, there will be discussion of the upcoming trip to UAB this Friday and the MGMA Conference in March.
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