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Adventist Universityof Health Sciences
Fall 2016 Commencement CeremonyCalvary Assembly of God
Monday, December 19, 20162:00 p.m.
Mission StatementAdventist University of Health Sciences (ADU), a Seventh-day Adventist institution, specializes in the education of professionals in healthcare. Service-oriented and guided by the values of nurture, excellence, spirituality, and stewardship, the University seeks to develop leaders who will practice
healthcare as a ministry.
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“Healthcare is about restoration: That the sick may be made well; that the healthy will be kept in optimal health; and that the dying may find comfort. At the very core of healthcare is the opportunity to reveal the character of God by the attitude and actions displayed and performed by the caregiver.”
David E. GreenlawFounding President/CEO
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President’s Address to GraduatesThe Apostle Paul once wrote that the living of life is similar to running a race, and that the most important part of the race is endurance. Endurance builds strength of character, develops patience,
and ultimately delivers us to our diligently sought-after goal.
You who graduate this year have endured the process of education. You have run the race. Today, you are equipped with new tools to face the world in such a way that you will be active participants in life, not
just stand on the sidelines.
However, just because you have run this race and arrived at the finish line doesn’t mean that there are no further races to run. You must utilize that which you have learned to benefit your fellow man. Your real challenge is to use your knowledge and skills in such a way that this world will be a better place in which
to live.
I Corinthians 13 says that there are three things that have the most meaning in life—Faith, Hope, and Love—and the greatest of these is Love. So, I would challenge you to be more than outstanding professionals. I would challenge each of you to be outstanding professionals through whom God’s love
can be seen.
David E. GreenlawFounding President/CEO
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Commencement
P r e l u d e
“Convocation” from Fanfares and Flourishes Charles Callahan
P r o c e s s i o n a l
“Maestoso on Westminster Abbey” Henry PurcellPresident’s Party
“Trumpet Tune in C” David JohnsonFaculty
Pomp and Circumstance March No. 1 Sir Edward ElgarGraduates
S c r i p t u r e
Exodus 14:1 – 4Althea Austin-Lloyd, Department of Radiologic Sciences
I n v o c a t i o n
Tarik Michael, Department of Diagnostic Medical Sonography
M u s i c a l I n t e r l u d e
We l c o m e
Dr. David E. Greenlaw, President
M u s i c a l S e l e c t i o n
You Raise Me Up, Rolf Løvland and Brendan GrahamHector Rosario, Vocalist, Department of Healthcare Administration
C o m m e n c e m e n t A d d r e s s
You are Right Where God Wants You to BeJim Davidson, Executive Secretary, Southern Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists
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C l a s s R e s p o n s e
Noemi Montoya, Department of Healthcare Administration
C o n f e r r i n g o f D e g r e e s
Dr. David E. Greenlaw, President
P r e s e n t a t i o n o f D e g r e e C a n d i d a t e s
Dr. Edwin Hernandez, Provost
(Please hold applause until all diplomas have been presented.)
P r e s i d e n t ’s C h a r g e
Dr. David E. Greenlaw, President
We l c o m e t o t h e A l u m n i A s s o c i a t i o n
Ruby Gutierrez, Master of Healthcare Administration Alumna, Inaugural Class of 2015
“ T h e S o n g o f A D U ”
B e n e d i c t i o n
Abigail Reith, Department of Health and Biomedical Sciences
R e c e s s i o n a l
Triumphal March Grimoaldo Macchia
P o s t l u d e
Trumpet Tune in D Frederick Swann
Organist, Linda Van Niekerk
Please refrain from applause until all degrees are conferred. We thank you for not using flash or lighted video equipment during the commencement program. Please remain seated during the Recessional.
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The Song of ADUDedicated to the Faculty, Staff, Students, and Alumni of Adventist University of Health Sciences
Words and Music by Len M. Archer, 2012
Copyright © 2012 Len M. Archer. This Arrangement authorized. No recording use, public performance for profit use or any other use requiring authorization, or reproduction or sale of copies in any form shall be made of or from the Arrangement unless licensed by the copyright owner or an agent or organization acting on behalf of the copyright owner. Dedicated to the Faculty, Staff, Students, and Alumni of Adventist University of Health Sciences. Words and Music by Len M. Archer, 2012.
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Commencement Speaker Biography
Jim Davidson
Jim Davidson is a second generation Seventh-day Adventist minister. Born in Avon Park, Florida, he grew up in a variety of cities from Boston, Massachusetts to Denver, Colorado. He graduated with degrees in Theolog y and Business Administration from Washington Adventist University (formerly Columbia Union College), as well as a Master of Divinity degree from Andrews University.
Jim pastored in several areas including the Pennsylvania Conference, Florida Conference, and the Kentucky-Tennessee Conference. He was later called to serve in the Carolina Conference office as Ministerial Secretary and Executive Secretary. In January of 2005, the Carolina Conference Executive Committee elected him as President of the Carolina Conference. The Southern Union Constituency elected him as Executive Secretary for the Southern Union Conference in September of 2011.
The joy of Jim’s life is found in his family. He and his wife, Bonnie, have two adult children, Sarah and Jonathan.
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Graduation Day Event Guide for GuestsTo ensure an enjoyable and safe event, please follow the guidelines listed below:
• Guests may not enter the Education Building or any other areas designated for students only. After students enter the Education Building, you will not be able to be with your graduate until after the ceremony.
• Wheelchair access is located at the South entrance of the building.
• The processional begins at 2:00 p.m. Beginning at 1:45 p.m., guests will not be allowed to enter or leave the sanctuary until the processional and invocation are completed.
• The sanctuary doors will reopen after the invocation is finished. Guests will be allowed to enter the designated area in the back of the sanctuary so as not to disrupt the program.
• Please silence all electronic devices (i.e.: cellular phones, iPods, tablets, etc).
• Please do not move into the aisle during the ceremony.
• A professional photo will be taken of each student. You may take photographs in the Reserved-for-Photos row. Please return to your seat once your photo is taken.
After the ceremony :
• Remain seated until all students have left the auditorium and await dismissal by the ushers.
• Follow the directions given by the Ushers and Security Staff.
• You must use only the side exits to leave the building.
• Do not block the passageways or doorways; completely exit the building to meet your graduate. Please arrange to meet your graduate outside of the building and away from the doors.
• Students and their guests will be given the opportunity to visit with faculty members from their programs in the Courtyard outside the Sanctuary. Flags will indicate which area of the courtyard each department will be meeting.
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Adventist University of Health Sciences Graduates
Summ er 2 0 1 6
Margarita Patino Kevin Michael Steele
D e p a r t m e n t o f H e a l t h c a r e A d m i n i s t r a t i o nMaster of Healthcare Administration
Fa l l 2 0 1 6
Vaughn Benton
Kikzeny Cartagena
Amanda Rose Hernandez-Henry
D e p a r t m e n t o f H e a l t h c a r e A d m i n i s t r a t i o nBachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration
Fa l l 2 0 1 6
Marli Elena Cabriales Noemi Montoya
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D e p a r t m e n t o f O c c u p a t i o n a l T h e r a p yMaster of Occupational Therapy
Fa l l 2 0 1 6
Apryl Michelle Balmir
Katelyn Rose Barnett
Rana BlanPi Theta Epsilon Occupational Therapy Honor Society
Shannon Nicole Breakey
Brenda Lee CamachoPi Theta Epsilon Occupational Therapy Honor Society
Heather Patrice Carpenter
Brittany Angel ConoverPi Theta Epsilon Occupational Therapy Honor Society
Brynne Alysse Coupland
Jesse Lewis FisherPi Theta Epsilon Occupational Therapy Honor Society
Stephanie FreyrePi Theta Epsilon Occupational Therapy Honor Society
Rebekah Grace Acosta GastPi Theta Epsilon Occupational Therapy Honor Society
Jodie Lynn Good
Celine Nohra Hani
Tana Loraine Hardin
Nicole MeeRa Kingston
Lindsey Maria Koovackal
Stevenson Go Lumapas
Hanna Leigh Olsson
Marisely Pacheco Orta
Gabriel Jose Pruna
Courtney Lucielle Quigley
Brandon Lee Rivera
Wendy Rodriguez
Teisha Mary Rosado
Amanda Kane Rosen
Christina Michelle Smith
Jacob Austin TaylorPi Theta Epsilon Occupational Therapy Honor Society
Auriel Rose VanRaalte
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D e p a r t m e n t o f O c c u p a t i o n a l T h e r a p yMaster of Occupational Therapy
Fa l l 2 0 1 6
Lauren Elizabeth WagenerPi Theta Epsilon Occupational Therapy Honor Society
Kelly Lesley Wolfgram SudnikPi Theta Epsilon Occupational Therapy Honor Society
Shana Cole Young
D e p a r t m e n t o f D i a g n o s t i c M e d i c a l S o n o g r a p h yBachelor of Science in Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Summ er 2 0 1 6
Olga Vitalyevna ParizherMagna Cum Laude
Fa l l 2 0 1 6
Kelly Suzanne Hammond
Tarik Wolde MichaelCum Laude
Elena Maria Riley
Sheri Evelyn TittleCum Laude
Amanda Lynn Wainwright
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D e p a r t m e n t o f H e a l t h a n d B i o m e d i c a l S c i e n c e sBachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences
D e p a r t m e n t o f H e a l t h a n d B i o m e d i c a l S c i e n c e sBachelor of Science in Health Sciences
Summ er 2 0 1 6
Summ er 2 0 1 6
Fa l l 2 0 1 6
Zorybel Esperanza Bernabe-Jaquez
Chardé Bre Ann BlockerCum Laude
Kalyric CartegenaCum Laude
Altawin LeeJarvis Cason
Felisha Ann LekhrajCum Laude
Vanessa Bernie Pierre-LouisCum Laude
Pamela Nicole Pritchard
Emily Marie ValentinCum Laude
Chelsea Faye MariquitCum Laude
Angela Julia Soto Rosario Leila WhittemoreMagna Cum Laude
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Fa l l 2 0 1 6
Justice Renée Batten
Johanne Cherubin
Leidy Johanna CordobaSumma Cum Laude
Alexis Renea DayCum Laude
Akeeshma Tamara Frank
Corey Barrington Gonsalves
Gregory Osahon InegbeCum Laude
Ayanda Kuse
Shana Suri Lynch
Christopher Ian Melkun
Jasmine Sherese Mondesir
Lilybeth MontevillaCum Laude
Jeremiah Manigat Philogene
Shelley Lynn PotterCum Laude
Sarah Renee RectorCum Laude
Abigail Katherine ReithCum Laude
D e p a r t m e n t o f H e a l t h a n d B i o m e d i c a l S c i e n c e sBachelor of Science in Health Sciences
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Summ er 2 0 1 6
*Chi Upsilon - Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing
D e p a r t m e n t o f N u r s i n gBachelor of Science in Nursing – RN to BSN
Fa l l 2 0 1 6
Trina Renae BaldwinMagna Cum LaudeNursing Honors
John Joseph BottMagna Cum LaudeNursing Honors
Marlene Carbonell-Torres
David CohenMagna Cum LaudeNursing HonorsChi Upsilon- STTI Member*
Laura Beth BottSumma Cum LaudeNursing Honors
Kari Lynn CumminsMagna Cum Laude
Birdy Johnson
Donald Clifford Josefczyk Jr
Connie June CurtinCum LaudeNursing Honors
Lisa Frances DonnellySumma Cum LaudeNursing Honors
Allison Catheline Durner
Joseph Patrick Fazekas
Deborah Diane GibsonSumma Cum LaudeNursing HonorsChi Upsilon- STTI Member*
Michelle Mathew
Marshall Ashton Moss
Grant Lee Murphy
Gertrude Amy RickettsCum Laude
Monica Elizabeth Greaux
Garry Patrick Howard
Nadine Maree JessenSumma Cum LaudeNursing Honors
Erica Lynne Joachim
Brittany Colie KirklandCum Laude
Colleen Anne LambertCum Laude
James Daniel RoweMagna Cum Laude
Shinumol Sabu
Marquis Nackimera SimonCum Laude
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D e p a r t m e n t o f N u r s i n gBachelor of Science in Nursing – RN to BSN
Fa l l 2 0 1 6
Paula Jean LambertMagna Cum LaudeNursing Honors
Kirstin Lynne LewisCum Laude
Bengene Ebabacol Macaya
Juliana Madrigal VargasCum Laude
Chi My Marasigan
Marga Lizbeth Martinez TorresMagna Cum LaudeNursing Honors
Nancy Pettit MorganCum Laude
Jackline Atieno Otieno
Carmen Ivette Perez
Kayla Rachel Pyecha
Gregory Nathan RileyMagna Cum LaudeNursing Honors
Ketna Simpson
Eric Allen Smith
Charlotte Anne SwerdonSumma Cum LaudeNursing Honors
Emily Wilder WebbCum Laude
Kelly Louise WindsorCum Laude
Judy Ann WoganCum LaudeNursing Honors
*Chi Upsilon - Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing
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D e p a r t m e n t o f N u r s i n gBachelor of Science in Nursing
Summ er 2 0 1 6
Jessica Marie BainCum LaudeNursing HonorsChi Upsilon – STTI Member*
Lauren Elizabeth Carson
Jordhan A. Correa
Emilie Paige DudasChi Upsilon – STTI Member*
Derik Tyler Gotay
Jennifer Nicholason GrahamCum LaudeChi Upsilon – STTI Member*
Krysta Allyson HarrisChi Upsilon – STTI Member*
Jenny Lynn Hutnick
Anthony Devon Hunt
Brandy John
Harmony Sherise Joyce
Sonia E. Lee
Toni Rose Cortez MarasiganCum LaudeNursing HonorsChi Upsilon – STTI Member*
Robin Ma
Hannah Rose McRobertsChi Upsilon – STTI Member*
Dianne Letinah Mema
Megan Anne MontgomeryChi Upsilon – STTI Member*
Kristen Nicole RamirezChi Upsilon – STTI Member*
Carmen Anais Sanchez
Christopher Brian Shaw
Jaclyn René WarnCum LaudeNursing HonorsChi Upsilon – STTI Member*
Yevgeniya ZagovalkoCum LaudeChi Upsilon – STTI Member*
Gidder David Zelaya Martinez
Brenda Daniela Zuluaga
*Chi Upsilon - Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing
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D e p a r t m e n t o f N u r s i n gBachelor of Science in Nursing
Neil Patrick Isidro Atiga
Matthew J. Bennett
Zachary J. Bennett
Tina Marie Bloodgood
Lauren CarterChi Upsilon – STTI Member*
Brianna Caitlan Clark
Monica A. ClarkCum LaudeNursing HonorsChi Upsilon – STTI Member*
Brandy Lee DitrapaniChi Upsilon – STTI Member*
Joshua John Fuentes
Rhonnie Ortigusa GeyrozagaCum LaudeChi Upsilon – STTI Member*
April A. HendersonCum LaudeNursing HonorsChi Upsilon – STTI Member*
Ashley Nicole Jarrett
Kelvin Low
Natalia Guevara Lukas
Kristin Elizabeth Lutz
Zoila Jasmín Bernard Martin
Annalisa Mae MasikCum LaudeNursing HonorsChi Upsilon – STTI Member*
Nicoleta Matei
Kristen Alison Miller
Regine Marie Millien-Polk
Felicia Nichole MottCum LaudeChi Upsilon – STTI Member*
Sean Patrick Murray
Angela Rose Palladino
Fallon Nicole PiccioneCum LaudeNursing HonorsChi Upsilon – STTI Member*
Shauna Noelle Portilla
Kristen Ruiz
Catherine Serrano
Tuyen N. TranCum LaudeNursing HonorsChi Upsilon – STTI Member*Chi Upsilon – STTI Fall 2016 Scholarship Award Recipient
Caval Pershad Walton
Sarah WilliamCum Laude
Rebekah Dawn Williams
Hopelyn Marie Woodling
Fa l l 2 0 1 6
*Chi Upsilon - Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing
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D e p a r t m e n t o f R a d i o l o g i c S c i e n c e sBachelor of Science in Radiologic Sciences
Summ er 2 0 1 6
Sherri Bowden Campbell
Valter De BritoCum Laude
Tracy Johnson HallCum Laude
Marella Catherine Laliberte
Michelle Lee Levister
Tina Marie Life
Chinmay B. PandyaCum Laude
Jan Tan
Tracy Ann Troutman Cum Laude
Marcia Ann Urban
Tanya Yvonne Van TreekCum Laude
Fa l l 2 0 1 6
Hamdi Tom Ahmed
Althea L. Austin-LloydCum Laude
Leah Elkins BaneCum Laude
Christine S. Bertoldo
Shelly Ann Bielanski Magna Cum Laude
Dawn Kristine Bogan
Stella S.N. Brooks
Savannah Rea Burns Cum Laude
Jenson Jose Chundamala
Katrina Jolene Collins
Sharvie Nichole Costin
Alise Marie Dix
Erin Garrett DuncanCum Laude
Diana Vandevender Geraghty Cum Laude
Morgann Jeanne Hines
Lauren Nabors Hoffpauir Cum Laude
Jodie Lea Swanson Jones Cum Laude
Amanda Kay LaRubio
Shannon Coates LaughterCum Laude
Rita Izigbe Martin
Kimberly Whitehead Meads
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D e p a r t m e n t o f R a d i o l o g i c S c i e n c e sBachelor of Science in Radiologic Sciences
Fa l l 2 0 1 6
Yvette Elaine Mendiola Cum Laude
Lauren Marie Miller Magna Cum Laude
Leanne Marie Nagy Cum Laude
Heather Ann Nemeth Cum Laude
Frank Joseph Nestich
Jacqueline Ella Oliver
Scott Anthony Pryde
Lisa Ann Rowland
Shanna Nicole Sandidge
Kerry Devon SmithCum Laude
Caitlyn Rae St.Angelo
Cecilia Calma Sweet Magna Cum Laude
Noedi TorresMagna Cum Laude
Carolina Trivino Magna Cum Laude
James Michael VanHooser
Tammy Lee WillisCum Laude
D e p a r t m e n t o f R a d i o l o g i c S c i e n c e sCertificate of Vascular Interventional (IV) Radiography
Fa l l 2 0 1 6
Courtney Di Stasio Dayna M. Quindardo
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Department RepresentativesAlthea Austin-Lloyd, Scripture
Student Representative from the Department of Radiologic Sciences
Tarik Michael, InvocationStudent Representative from the Department of Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Noemi Montoya, Class ResponseStudent Representative from the Department of Healthcare Administration
Abigail Reith, Benediction Student Representative from the Department of Health and Biomedical Sciences
MarshalsCharlotte G. Henningsen, Grand Marshal
Chair, Department of Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Dr. Stanley Dobias, MarshalChair, Department of Health and Biomedical Sciences
Dr. Benita David, MarshalChair, Department of Healthcare Administration
Dr. Alescia L. DeVasher Bethea, MarshalChair, Department of Nurse Anesthesia
Dr. Alicia Franco, MarshalActing Chair, Department of Nursing
Dr. Tia Hughes, MarshalChair, Department of Occupational Therapy
Dr. Jennifer Collins, MarshalChair, Department of Physical Therapy
Dr. Mark Payne, MarshalChair, Department of Physician Assistant
Genese Gibson, MarshalChair, Department of Radiologic Sciences
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Lars Houmann, Chair
Ronald Smith, Vice Chair
David E. Greenlaw, Secretary
Diane Andrews
Michael Cauley
Daryl Dixon
Robert Henderschedt
Donald Jones
Jeffrey Kuhlman
Monica Reed
Stephen Silver
Shannon Stewartson
Thomas Werner
Daryl A. Dixon, Chair
Diane R. Andrews, Treasurer
Mark Batia
Christopher Bordner
Raymond R. Forsythe
Tony S. Keena
Jeffry D. Keiner
Marlene L. Linders
Maurizio J. Maso
Todd B. Persons
Board of Trustees
University Foundation Board
Len M. Archer, Ph.D.
Starr Bender, B.S.
David E. Greenlaw, D.Min.
Edwin I. Hernández, Ph.D.
Dan Lim, Ph.D.
Ruben Martinez, M.A.
Lonnie Mixon, M.B.A.
Stephen Roche, Ph.D
Deena Slockett, Ed.D.
Administration
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Jennifer Agostini, M.S.P.A.S.
Jennifer Alleyne, M.L.I.S.
Len M. Archer, Ph.D.
Karen Austin, D.A.
Angelina Bean, M.S.N.
Scott Bennie, D.Sc.
Ndala Booker, Ed.D.
Lenore Brantley, Ed.D.
Keisha Burrington, M.S.
Ernest J. Bursey, Ph.D.
J. Russell Butler, Ph.D.
Janet Calderón, Ph.D.
Lynelle Callender, D.N.P.
Christopher O. Campbell, Ph.D.
Ron Carson, O.T.D.
Vicki Case, B.S.
Elizabeth Clark, D.P.T.
Patricia Clayton, M.S.N./Ed.
Jennifer Collins, Ed.D.
Maggie Conner, B.S.
Julie Cook, M.A.
Andrew Crofton, Ph.D.
Daisy Dalegowski, M.S.N.
Benita David, D.B.A.
Glenice DeBique, Ph.D.
Alescia L. DeVasher Bethea, Ph.D.
Stanley Dobias, D.Min.
Edward Donohoe, M.A.
Elizabeth W. Duncan, M.S.
Deborah Edgerton, M.S.N.
Nadia Edwin, Ph.D.
Jeffrey Emde, D.P.T.
Pilar Erstling, M.S.N.
E. Sebastian Farrell, Ph.D.
Leesuk Ferencsik, Ph.D.
Rebecca Fisher, M.L.S.
Deanna Flores, M.L.I.S.
Kimberly Forbes, M.S.N.
Wanda Forbes, M.S.N.
Carolyn Fore, Ph.D.
Steven Fowler, D.N.P.
Alicia Franco, Ph.D.
Ashley Gauthier, M.S.N.
Kimberlea Gensolin, M.S.
Genese Gibson, M.A.
Leana Goncalves Araujo, Ph.D.
Gloria Gonzalez, M.Ed.
David E. Greenlaw, D.Min.
Stacey Hawes, M.S.N.
Joseph R. Hawkins, M.S.Ed.
Cherilyn Hendrix, D.H.Ed.
Charlotte G. Henningsen, M.S.
Edwin I. Hernández, Ph.D.
Jason Hines, Ph.D., J.D.
Dusanka Hristic, M.S.N.
Tia Hughes, Dr.O.T.
Bridget Jackson, M.S.N.
Edgar John Jimenez, M.D.
Stefanie Johnson, M.A.
Dan Lim, Ph.D.
Christopher Litten, Ph.D.
Radhamés Lizardo, Ph.D.
Christopher Lorentz, Ph.D.
Bryan Lounsberry, M.S.
Janice Lowden-Stokley, M.S.N.
Janis Lowry, M.A.
Ruben Martinez, M.A.
Mary Melvin, M.Ed.
Christine Moghimi, Sc.D.
Faculty
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Sydney Moran, M.S.N.
Barbara Nelson, Ed.D.
Leanna Neubrander, M.H.Sc.
Alicia Patterson, M.A.
Mark Payne, D.H.Sc.
Laura Podschun, D.P.T.
Deziree Rada, B.S.
Amanda Raffenaud, M.S.
Carolyn Ramsey, Ph.D.
Carlos Reyes, M.S.N.
Mary Rickelman, M.L.I.S.
Stephen Roche, Ph.D.
Maria Rodriguez, B.S.
Linda Royer, Ph.D.
Susan Ryan, Ed.D.
Angela Sampson, B.S.
Anael Santos, Ph.D.
Madeline Sawin, M.S.N.
John Scarbrough, Ph.D.
Lorrie Scott Teeter, M.S.
Carlo Semerzier, M.S.
Deena Slockett, Ed.D.
Marie Smith, A.S.
Neal Smith, J.D.
Sarah Snell, M.S.N.A.
Christine Soderlin, B.S.
Zdravko Stefanovic, Ph.D.
Beverly Stevens, M.P.H.
Veon Stewart, Ph.D.
Shelly-Ann Taylor, M.S.
Nel Thomas, Ph.D.
Manuel Tolosa, D.N.A.P.
Carla Toth, M.S.N.
Marlene Watson, Ed.D.
Leslie Whalley, B.S.
Maria K. Whitaker, M.S.N.
Donald E. Williams, Ph.D.
Darin Wolfe, M.D.
Edith Britton, M.A.
Althiea Farrell, M.S.
Michael Lay, M.A.
Steven Paquet, M.S.
Sagarika Sahu, M.S.
Judith Shamp, M.Ed., M.A.
Faculty
Professional Faculty
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Reynold Acosta
Jadiel Alfonso Catala
Nicholas Alpin
Joyce Anderson
Lisa Andress
Rex Araya
Christopher Brandon Baker
Kirk Batson
Beryl Battle
Starr Bender
Carmen Betances
Rachel Botros
Carol Bradfield
Tanesha Bradley
Lakarla Brown
Jasmine Brown Samuels
David Bryant
Maritza Burgos-Cuevas
Clarissa Burkett
Samson Cadiente
Tina Capparelli
Felix Castillo
Zoraida Castillo
Marissa Channer
Kimberly Cherella
Janice Christo
Tenikka Colston-Bouler
Sharon Cone
Anthony Conley
Jean Cooper
Rodolfo Correa
Dawn Creft
Steve Creft
Vanessa Crockett
Jerry Cronk
Jacob Curtis
Chérie Danielson
Christine Deer-Pacheco
Troy Dicks
Sylvia Dominguez
Jacqueline Dones
Monica Emmons
Lisa Esser
Chris Feldbush
Sarah Ferreira
Jennifer Galeana
Alexander Gallimore
José Garcia
Christopher Garrido
Joshua Garrido
Lillian Garrido
Jessica Garrity
Grayson Goodman
Samanthia Goodridge
Rubiela Gutierrez-Gonzalez
Lillian Harrington
Mollene Harrington
Nathan Hausinger
Brigida Hernandez
Amanda Hernandez-Henry
Derek Heron-Vanta
Yoouhenky Hickman
Christina Hustedde
Kerby Hypolite
Samuel Isidor
Jeffrey Kite
Nancy Jean Kucera
Mariel Lacourt Pares
Allyson Lopez Maldonado
Staff
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Erlin Lugo
Roy Lukman
Irvid Maitland
Maria Matias
Debra Melkun
Erin Merritt
Donna Meyer
Lonnie Mixon
Natasha Montes
Abner Morales Vega
Stefan Justin Niere
Ronald Novy
Michael Obrovac
Karen Ordelheide
Neida Orta
Alexander Ortiz
Jennifer Otto
Jeremy Parra
Zoe Peavy
Leah Pigford
Lori Polizzi
Mildred Prado
Kendra Presley-Van Houten
Nazreen Ramtahall
Nataniel Reyes
Robert Ripley
Rozlyn Robinson-Legette
Terri Roche
Susan Rodd
Helen Rouse
Joanna Sanabria Mercado
Sharlin Sanchez
Kelvin Santana
Melissa Santiago
Kathryn Shaw
Janis Sherer
Theodora Sheridan
Elliott Sibanda
Sandra Sipion Harrison
Melodie Smith
Beverly Snell
Ronald Snell
Richard Soto
Elisabeth Spinella
Andrea Anita Spry
Fredrick Stephens
Shauntelle Stevenson
Carol Stewart
Charles Stuckie
Bruce Suarez
Lynda Swanson
David Tao
Lynne Tier
Alejandra Torres
Luz O. Torres
Gregory Tuckett
Rebecca Valencia
Cesar Varela
Betty Varghese
Karlene Vilain
Deena Weiss
Debra Wesley
Lee Ann Wetmore
Ann Williams
Dana Williams
Donald Williams
Dwayne Williams
Travis Wooley
Ruth Yancey
Staff
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Academic Regalia & MaceThe Adventist University Mace and the wide variety of academic regalia seen in the current academic procession date back to the formation of the earliest educational institutions of higher education. The mace was originally a powerful weapon of war, used in battle by medieval knights and heavy enough to break the enemy’s armor. Later, in virtually the same form, the mace was widely used to protect royalty; and eventually maces, bejeweled and highly decorated, were used in ceremonial functions as symbols of authority.
The Mace, carried today by the Grand Marshal, is a symbol of the authority of Adventist University of Health Sciences and is displayed only at official University convocations. Echoing both its early use as a weapon and its later use symbolizing authority, the University’s Mace represents education’s authority to break through ignorance and prejudice.
The main staff of the University Mace is of walnut, among the hardest and most attractive of woods, showing both the rigor and the beauty of the education offered at Adventist University. The four sided bronze platform at the top of the staff represents the four key concepts of the University’s programs: Nurture, Excellence, Spirituality, and Stewardship. On this bronze platform is mounted a representation of the University’s seal with the institution’s full name encircling four flames of fire representing truth triumphing over ignorance and prejudice while igniting the fires of life-long learning.
It is also instructive to note the symbolic meaning expressed in the various parts of the academic regalia. European universities still show a wide diversity of official academic apparel. However, approximately a century ago, American colleges and universities adopted a consistent academic costume code widely used today in the United States.
The various types of academic gowns represent the different degrees that have been conferred. The gowns for the Associate and Bachelor degrees have pointed sleeves. The gown for the Master’s degree has oblong sleeves which open at the wrist. The gown for Doctoral degrees has bell-shaped sleeves which close at the wrist.On the back of the gowns are hoods that are lined with the official color or colors of the college or university conferring the degree. Since members of the faculty hold degrees from numerous universities and colleges, space does not permit an identification of each hood in the academic procession. The colors of the velvet trim on the hoods of each gown represent the discipline in which the degree was conferred, and those disciplines can be identified as follows:
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HonorsListing a student’s name in this program does not guarantee degree completion. Graduation honors are based upon the current, cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) at the time of printing. All honors listed in this program are subject to completion of all degree requirements and are awarded only to undergraduate students. Honors are indicated by the cords worn by the graduates, coded as follows:
Blue and Gray Cords Summa Cum Laude GPA of 3.90 or above Blue Cords Magna Cum Laude GPA of 3.75 to 3.89 Gray Cords Cum Laude GPA of 3.50 to 3.74
The Florida Alpha Chi Omega Chapter of Lambda Nu is the national honor society for the radiologic and imaging science students at Adventist University of Health Sciences. The purpose of Lambda Nu is to foster academic scholarship at the highest academic levels, promote research and investigation in the radiologic and imaging sciences, recognize exemplary scholarship, mentor students in the imaging sciences, and promote community service. Membership is offered to the top 25% of diagnostic medical sonography, nuclear medicine, and radiography students with a professional course GPA of 3.50 or higher. Lambda Nu’s colors are maroon for the radiologic sciences, forest green for the health professions, and gold, the ancient color of honor.
The Nuclear Medicine Award of Excellence is given to the Bachelor of Science in Nuclear Medicine Technology student who has achieved an academic grade point average of 3.50 or above, and has shown outstanding clinical performance. Members wear gold and burgundy cords.
The Department of Nursing grants nursing honors upon completion of the Baccalaureate degrees. Nursing Honors are awarded to nursing students whose cumulative ADU GPA in nursing courses is 3.50 and above. Students with a failing grade (below a grade of “C”) in any of the baccalaureate-level nursing courses or who are pending completion of degree requirements are not eligible for Nursing Honors.
Chi Upsilon - Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing has a mission of is advancing world health and celebrating nursing excellence in scholarship, leadership, and service. STTI membership is by invitation to baccalaureate and graduate nursing students who demonstrate excellence in scholarship and to nurse leaders exhibiting exceptional achievements in nursing. Members include the top 35% of Baccalaureate graduates with a minimum GPA of 3.00 and Master graduates with a minimum GPA of 3.50. Members wear purple and white cords.
The national Pi Theta Epsilon Chapter of Delta Pi is the honor society for Masters of Occupational Therapy students at ADU. The purpose of Delta Pi is to recognize and encourage scholastic excellence of occupational therapy students; contribute to the advancement of the field of occupational therapy through scholarly activities; and provide a vehicle for students enrolled in accredited programs in occupational therapy to exchange information and to collaborate regarding scholarly activities. Membership is offered to the top 35% of the MOT class. Members wear navy blue and gold cords.
The Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology ( JRCERT) honors a student with the Certificate of Excellence Award who has graduated from a JRCERT accredited program and has achieved excellence in radiologic sciences.
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The Presidential MedallionThe historic traditions of the commencement ceremony are also reflected in the medallions worn by some of its participants. Chief among these is the Presidential Medallion worn by the University President as a symbol of that high office. The medallion features a replica of the University seal, the name of the University encircling four flames of fire representing truth triumphing over ignorance and prejudice while igniting the fires of life-long learning.
The medallion is suspended from a collar featuring the core values of the University (Nurture, Excellence, Spirituality, and Stewardship) interspersed with discs featuring the lamp of learning. The Presidential Medallion has a plate immediately above it engraved with the words, Founding President. Medallions and collars are worn over the academic gown and only at official convocations such as this commencement.