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North Park offers more than 40 graduate and undergraduate programs in liberal arts, sciences, and professional studies. Classes average 17 students. 84% of our faculty have terminal degrees. Academics here are rigorous and results-oriented.
North Park Theological Seminary prepares you to answer the call to service through theological study, spiritual development, and the formative experiences of living in a community with others on a similar life path.
The Office of Alumni Engagement fosters lifelong connections by engaging alumni with the university and one another in activities, programs, and services that support the university鈥檚 mission and alumni needs.
On March 17 and 18, 91社区福利 hosted 鈥淗ere and Now: Vocation, Work and Career in a Time of Constant Change,鈥� a NetVue symposium led by Dr. Gordon Smith, President of Ambrose University.
On March 17 and 18, 91社区福利 hosted 鈥淗ere and Now: Vocation, Work and Career in a Time of Constant Change,鈥� a NetVue symposium led by Dr. Gordon Smith, President of Ambrose University. The Network for Vocation in Undergraduate Education, NetVUE is a nationwide network of colleges and universities formed to enrich the intellectual and theological exploration of vocation among undergraduate students.
When it comes to vocation and providing students with life skills, North Park maintains an ongoing commitment to bring experts to campus for additional practical learning opportunities. 鈥淭o foster the capacity that our institutions have to equip, empower, encourage, give all the emotional and spiritual and intellectual resources to each student to be able to discern vocation well, there鈥檚 hardly a better gift you can give another,鈥� said Dr. Smith.
Dr. Gordon Smith, President of Ambrose University
Through resources such as NetVue, North Park fosters an environment where students can explore their vocational interests and career tracks. Faculty seek out and support outlets like NetVue to stay abreast of current trends in the job market, preparing students to graduate and enter the workforce with a stronger understanding of specific professions. Shaping content within courses to be relevant to today鈥檚 world, North Park professors teach vocation so graduates can make connections between what they’re learning in the classroom and their career paths.
During the symposium, Dr. Smith encouraged students to find their own voices along their career paths. 鈥淯niversities like North Park can celebrate the diverse ways in which God is calling women and men into every sphere and sector of society to participate with what God is doing as Creator and Redeemer in the healing of creation, in the healing of the nations, in the healing and empowerment of families and communities,鈥� said Dr. Smith.
This symposium is made possible by a generous grant awarded to 91社区福利 by the Network for Vocation in Undergraduate Education (NetVUE), the Council of Independent Colleges (CIC), and the Lilly Endowment.
The alumni award, which will be presented virtually,听recognizes significant alumni contributions that reflect聽the Seminary鈥檚 core values and mission.
When Rev. Richard B. Lucco S鈥�79 came to North Park Theological聽Seminary to pursue a graduate degree in youth ministry, his life took a positive direction in many ways. 鈥淚 said to God that the one thing I鈥檇 never do is become聽a pastor. Then, I fell in love with the Evangelical聽Covenant Church.鈥�
Rev. Richard B. Lucco
After earning his Master of Divinity, Dick served in various pastoral roles for 25 years and is currently Pastor of Congregational Care and Spiritual Formation at Northwest Covenant Church. He also served the ECC as Superintendent of the Great Lakes Conference (2002鈥�2011) and Executive Director of Ministry Development (2011鈥�2018). Dick also was a member of North Park鈥檚 Board of Trustees (2007鈥�2011).
The alumni award, which will be presented virtually,听recognizes significant alumni contributions that reflect聽the Seminary鈥檚 core values and mission. 鈥淭his award聽means so much because going to North Park literally聽changed my life,鈥� says Dick. In addition to being called聽to pastoral ministry, Dick met his wife Valerie in the聽Seminary library. Married for 43 years, they have four聽sons, including two North Park graduates.
鈥淚t was a tremendous gift to make my deepest, lasting聽friendships at North Park and to discover a church聽and community I could be part of, and share in the聽freedom of Christ,鈥� says Dick.
Reinstating a sense of face-to-face interaction with faculty and peers, Synchronous Summer will mirror the format of in-person classes, building into the schedule a number of synchronous virtual meetings.
Online learning is a skill of its own. Learners and instructors need to have the right technology, understand how to use e-learning platforms, and be fully engaged. Success starts with a faculty trained in online teaching supported by an environment that has been offering distance learning even before it became a new reality. Staying in tune with the progress of each student informs faculty on what they need to provide to deliver the best possible e-learning experience.
In the School of Business and Nonprofit Management (SBNM), we care; we listen; we respond. When SBNM Associate Dean Rochelle Robinson-Levant was preparing the 2020鈥�2021 academic year schedule, she included course offerings reflecting requests to simulate face-to-face instruction. Synchronous Summer 2021 was born from this very planning exercise, incorporating feedback from students to best support their learning and flexible class options.
Having made the shift during the pandemic to all online classes, many students felt they were missing a human connection. Reinstating a sense of face-to-face interaction with faculty and peers, Synchronous Summer will mirror the format of in-person classes, building into the schedule a number of synchronous virtual meetings. Frequency and length will be determined by the faculty based on what they believe would provide the greatest benefit to students. For one class, that might mean a virtual meeting during weeks one, four, and seven for an hour at a time, addressing complex topics or providing opportunities for discussion. For another class, there could be a virtual meeting for the first week to set the stage and the last week for student presentations.
鈥淭he idea was to build flexibility into the classes so that faculty could use the synchronous meetings in a way that was most advantageous for the learning experience in their particular class,鈥� said Robinson-Levant. Looking ahead, there are many advantages to continuing with the synchronous online format even when it is deemed safe to return to in person classes. 鈥淪tudents living further away from campus will be able to take classes that offer the synchronous component and it will allow more flexibility for those students who do prefer face-to-face learning,鈥� said Robinson-Levant.
Juanita Koziol
鈥淚 feel confident that synchronous summer will be fully supported by the SBNM program and staff and students,鈥� said Juanita Koziol, MBA candidate with certificates in finance and nonprofit governance.鈥�
Important to Koziol is the ability to continue establishing relationships with her classmates. 鈥淒uring synchronous summer, students can have the reassurance of knowing that their classes will always be meaningful, in a learning platform that offers real business experience from professors working in their field,鈥� said Koziol.
Balancing graduate school with family and professional life, has become even more apparent during COVID-19. SBNM faculty recognize this added layer of responsibility and the importance of offering a flexible schedule.
Bryan Carlson
鈥淚 would not have been able to continue to take classes without the flexibility component of online classes this past year. My schedule changed dramatically when I was redeployed for several months with different hours,鈥� said Bryan Carlson, MBA candidate, who works in a hospital.
Adult learners like Koziol appreciate SBNM鈥檚 flexible class offerings. 鈥淗aving peace of mind knowing that logging into a class can be at my leisure and the class is always available 24/7.聽 This means for an adult student who has a busy schedule with family, health, career, volunteering, or other life goals, they can trust SBNM to provide an enriching learning experience and most importantly continuing their studies during a pandemic crisis,鈥� said Koziol.
Whether seamlessly pivoting to fully online due to the pandemic or simulating closer connections through Synchronous Summer, SBNM faculty are preparing future leaders to respond to a changing landscape while maintaining the rigor of graduate programming.
Rebecca Headrick
鈥淚 am inspired by the richness of the program relevant to critical aspects of business leadership such as ethical decision making, understanding diversity, conflict, team strengths and weaknesses, and more. I feel better prepared to do well in leadership roles now than I would have without this experience,鈥� said MBA candidate Rebecca Headrick.
With an innovative mindset and readiness to lead positive change, graduating MBA candidates Koziol, Carlson, and Headrick are well prepared to embrace new challenges and make a difference in their fields.
The School of Music, Art, and Theatre presents several upcoming opportunities to break from your routine, including the Chamber Opera, spring play, and Gospel Choir concert.
As spring arrives, you may be eager to escape your dorm, classroom, or office. The School of Music, Art, and Theatre presents several upcoming opportunities to break from your routine, including the Chamber Opera. April 12 and 13 at 7:30 pm, in the beautifully renovated Hanson Hall 202, North Park鈥檚 opera program presents a double bill鈥攐ne seldom-performed modern opera and one old favorite presented in a new way. The two features are Humperdinck鈥檚 Hansel und Gretel, the familiar story of a brother and sister lost in the woods who encounter and eventually outwit a witch, and Argento鈥檚 The Masque of Angels, a humorous story of an unruly troupe of angels who attempt to influence a young couple to marry.
NPU Opera Production of "Cendrillon"
Nyela Basney, artistic director of opera, says that one of the program鈥檚 goals is 鈥渢o give our students as many opportunities as possible to present a range of stories from the point of view of diverse characters.鈥� With every student in the opera program performing at least one role in the upcoming operas and most playing two characters, the goal will certainly be met this spring. Tyler Thress, a student member of the opera, is confident that the productions will be 鈥渢ouching, challenging, and inspiring,鈥� crediting the collaborative spirit of the program鈥檚 directors. 鈥淚 think that鈥檚 one of the great strengths of the opera program here,鈥� Tyler adds. 鈥淲e work with professional directors and conductors from a wide variety of artistic traditions, which prepares us for a highly competitive field in the real world.鈥�
Gospel Choir Performance
Other upcoming events from the School of Music, Art, and Theatre include the spring play, Tender Rough Rough Tender by Sarah Saltwick, described as a 鈥�. . . play built for theatrical gestures and two performers with nerves,鈥� showing April 4, 5, 6, 11, and 12 at 7:30 pm, and April 13 at 2:30 pm in Lecture Hall Auditorium. The Gospel Choir concert, April 6 at 7:30 pm in Anderson Chapel is always a very meaningful event for both the choir, and for the audience. And previously featured in Stories, but still well worth mentioning, are the Senior Thesis Art Exhibitions in the Carlson Tower Gallery, which feature the artworks of 11 senior art students and will run through May 11. Craig Johnson, dean of the School of Music, Art, and Theatre, emphasizes the importance of these upcoming productions saying, 鈥淚 believe that all of these events allow our students to express their creativity, and to advance their development as performing and visual artists.
The Office of Diversity and Intercultural Life recognizes the talent and dedication of student leaders in diversity on Facebook Live, March 26.
North Park鈥檚 Office of Diversity and Intercultural Life (ODIL) celebrates the talent and dedication students have demonstrated throughout the year as leaders in diversity. During the Annual Multicultural Awards Celebration on March 26 via a virtual Facebook live event, select students will be recognized for academics, athletics, campus involvement, community service, and involvement surrounding diversity, advocacy, and justice.
The celebration features awards in:
Multicultural Student Leader Recognition
ODIL Director鈥檚 and Assistant Director鈥檚 Awards
Honors Convocation Diversity Award
Reflecting the University’s core values鈥擟hristian, intercultural, and city-centered鈥� North Park is committed to highlighting the significance of diversity through the work of the ODIL, numerous cultural clubs, and events such as the Annual Multicultural Awards Celebration. Marcus Payne II, the Assistant Director of North Park鈥檚 ODIL, highlights the importance of recognizing intercultural leaders.
鈥淭he Office of Diversity would not be without the diversity club leaders and dedicated faculty and staff who live out the true mission of the University. I am extremely grateful to learn from and walk alongside these talented leaders,鈥� said Payne.
Multicultural Student Leader Recognition Award
The Multicultural Student Leader Recognition award honors graduating seniors that currently hold or have held leadership positions in a cultural club, student workers in the Office of Diversity with at least 1.5 years of service, or Diversity Representatives in the Student Government Association.
This year鈥檚 recipients include:
Mallory N. Coakley, Spring 2021, Bachelor of Music Education (Voice)
Ngbarezere “Fritz” Frezar, Spring 2021, BA in Communication Studies
Michelle Gonzalez, Spring 2021, BA in Early Childhood Education (incl. IL certif.)
Kathryn S. Gustafson, Spring 2021, BA in Sociology
Selena Han
Yuzhen “Selena” Han, Spring 2021, BS in Business (Accounting and Finance)
Haobitai “Melody” Haobitai, Fall 2020, BA in Education
Melody Haobitai
Ayrianna S. Longs, Spring 2021, BA in Sociology
Ayrianna Longs
Emilia I. Ohia, Fall 2020
Kosisochukwu “Kosi” C. Okeke, Fall 2020, BA in Psychology
Emily M. Ostercamp, Spring 2021, BA in Communication Studies
Iga Szelag, Spring 2021, BS in Business (Accounting)
Helen H. Uriostegui, Spring 2021, B.S in Business (Accounting)
Jordan N. Williams, Fall 2020, BS in Business (Marketing)
Michelle Gonzalez
鈥淚 went from being a member of LASO to becoming its president for two聽years, and I have grown a lot from it. I want to accept the award on behalf of those who are underrepresented to let them know that we can push forward and follow our dreams as minorities,鈥� said Michelle Gonzalez, president of the Latin American Student Organization (LASO). LASO celebrates Latinx culture through conversation, movies, dance events, and food events that are open to all students.
Kathryn Gustafson
By continuing the Swedish tradition of Fika鈥攁 daily break from work to enjoy coffee, treats, and conversations鈥�Kathryn Gustafson, president of the Scandinavian Student Association, hopes to foster a rich community where people can connect with each other. 鈥淚 feel lucky to be honored at the 2021 Multicultural Awards Celebration. North Park is a very diverse school, and I am proud to continue sharing part of my heritage,鈥� said Gustafson.
Champion of Diversity Award
Formally known as the 91社区福利 Martin Luther King, Jr. Award, the Champion of Diversity Award recognizes a faculty member, staff member, or administrator that has conducted exceptional work in the areas of interculturalism, restorative justice, or racial recognition. Dr. Liza Ann Acosta, University Dean and English professor, has been selected as this year鈥檚 recipient.
ODIL Director鈥檚 and Assistant Director鈥檚 Award
The ODIL Director鈥檚 and Assistant Director鈥檚 Award honors a person or group for outstanding contributions to the campus community through their involvement in promoting an inclusive and intercultural campus culture at North Park.
Iga Szelag
This year, Iga Szelag has been selected as the recipient of the ODIL Director鈥檚 Award for her leadership and su
stained commitment as the Rising DREAMers United (RDU) President, COMPASS Mentor, Lighthouse Scholar, DreamUS Cohort Student Mentor, 2020鈥�2021 Student Government Association (SGA) Diversity Representative, and member of SGA’s Advocacy and Finance committees at North Park. In addition to developing a positive intercultural environment on campus and demonstrating high academic achievement, Szelag embodies the ODIL鈥檚 2020鈥�2021 theme of 鈥業mpact Over Intent.鈥�
Honors Convocation Diversity Award
Honoring a graduating senior, the Honors Convocation Diversity Award recognizes a person that demonstrates leadership and sustained commitment to advancing North Park鈥檚 intercultural core identity on campus as well as throughout the Chicago community.
As the Latin American Student Organization (LASO) Vice President, Lighthouse Scholar, member of the Hispanic Serving Institution Student Auxiliary Board, and a principal charter member of the Association of Latino Professionals in Finance and Accounting (ALPFA) at North Park, Helen Uriostegui鈥檚 leadership has significantly impacted North Park. Based on her contributions to intercultural life, high academic achievement, and embodiment of 鈥業mpact Over Intent,鈥� Uriostegui will receive the 2021 Honors Convocation Diversity Award at the celebration.
The event will stream live March 26, 10:30 am CDT at
Jelitsa Legarreta, G鈥�18, has carved out a niche in the highly competitive health and beauty space.
Energetic, passionate, and positive, Jelitsa Legarreta, G鈥�18, has carved out a niche in the highly competitive health and beauty space. Inspired by her family matriarchs, and with her own young daughter serving as the benchmark for safety and efficacy, Legarreta distributes her good-for-you facial products at boutiques and via her e-commerce website. Legarreta鈥檚 Latina-founded skin care brand, is inspired by culture, confidence, and self-love.
鈥淚 knew from my business entrepreneurship and marketing courses that I would need to distinguish my brand and products that reflected a real understanding of my target market well,鈥� said Legarreta.
Legarreta, who grew up in Chicago, realized that there was market share yet to be captured in the ethically and naturally-sourced skin care arena reflecting and celebrating Latina culture.
Pursuing dual graduate degrees simultaneously, MSN in Leadership and Management with an MBA, Legarreta found North Park to be the perfect choice to enhance her skills and make a difference. 鈥淚 really value learning in an environment with smaller class sizes and instructors who truly care about your mastering of the material and your success,鈥� said Legarreta.
Over a decade of experience in nursing, Legarreta applied her knowledge of the human body towards a passion near and dear to her heart鈥攈er family. 鈥淚 was about to apply a product on my daughter when I stopped to question a product鈥檚 safety. After discovering that I wasn鈥檛 satisfied with what was out on the market, I decided to launch Uvi帽a,鈥� said Legarreta.
Honing her nursing skills through North Park鈥檚 School of Nursing and Health Science (SNHS) and business acumen in the School of Business and Nonprofit Management (SBNM), Legarreta worked hard while earning the dual master鈥檚 degrees in nursing and business administration鈥攁nd is loving what she has been able to accomplish.
鈥淢y education at North Park not only strengthened the skills I use in the nursing profession but also instilled the knowledge and confidence that I apply everyday towards developing, promoting, and distributing Uvi帽a products,鈥� said Legarreta.
Legarreta鈥檚 dedication as a nurse and leadership as an entrepreneur is visible. She currently is the Associate Director at the Joint Commission and Uvi帽a is a growing brand being embraced by the community.
鈥淚 am so fortunate that I get to do every day what I love鈥攎aking a difference in the nursing field and helping people feel good about what they apply on their skin,鈥� said Legarreta. 鈥淣orth Park holds a special place for me as I take on my day with knowledge, support, and confidence,鈥� added Legarreta.
After being canceled last summer due to COVID-19, North Park鈥檚 Summer Science Academy (Academy) is set to resume in-person under robust safety measures.
After being canceled last summer due to COVID-19, North Park鈥檚 Summer Science Academy (Academy) is set to resume in-person under robust safety measures.
Since 2016, the summer enrichment experience led by Dr. Yoojin Choi has offered interactive, hands-on courses in biology, biomechanics, physics, chemistry, and psychology to high school students.
Designed to introduce students to college-level classes while nurturing their passion for science, the courses are taught by North Park鈥檚 full-time faculty members. North Park science students and recent alumni also have the opportunity to develop leadership skills through the Academy as teaching assistants.
鈥淚 have found that聽Summer Science Academy provides a venue for Chicago-area students from diverse backgrounds to come together and learn鈥攕tudents from selective-enrollment schools to charter
Dr. Yoojin Choi
schools to neighborhood schools to suburb schools, from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds, from freshmen to seniors,鈥� said Dr. Choi.
Mira Cechova, a current North Park junior majoring in Biomedical Sciences and Psychology, appreciated the extra preparation before entering college. 鈥淚 truly enjoyed attending Summer Science Academy and meeting the different professors. As a North Park student now, I already got to know in advance the professors that I would have.”
This summer鈥檚 Academy will be held July 12-16, and students have the opportunity to take Forensic Chemistry, Biomechanics of Body Movement, or Human Anatomy Boot Camp.
In Forensic Chemistry, students will get to learn the behind-the-scenes of popular crime television shows by participating in hands-on activities, such as collecting evidence, analyzing samples of blood, drug, glass, DNA, and ink, as well as learning techniques in fingerprinting and chromatography.
Through measuring human movement with video, 3-D motion capture, force plates, and accelerometers, students enrolled in Biomechanics of Body Movement will gain experience with interactions between physics and musculoskeletal anatomy as they relate to human movement in sports performance, injury prevention, and rehabilitation.
Aiming to excite students for careers in healthcare, Human Anatomy Bootcamp explores organ systems of the human body and their connections to nutrition through experiential learning with 3-dimensional models, virtual systems, and human cadavers in the state-of-the-art Johnson Center鈥檚 Cadaver Lab.
Taking necessary precautions, the University plans to closely monitor the pandemic situation both on campus as well as the surrounding area; based on this safety analysis, cancelation of the Summer Science Academy may occur.
Yvonne Renee Watts, an adjunct professor with North Park鈥檚 School of Business and Nonprofit Management (SBNM), joins Crain鈥檚 Chicago Business 2021 list of exceptional leaders in HR.
Dr. Yvonne Renee Watts, an adjunct professor with North Park鈥檚 School of Business and Nonprofit Management (SBNM), joins . To be honored among Crain鈥檚 Chicago Business 49 HR leaders, Dr. Watts had to demonstrate the ability to effect change in a senior leadership role at a company of at least 50 employees.
Dr. Yvonne Renee Watts
Described by her students as full of energy, Dr. Watts teaches Human Resource Management to both undergraduate and graduate students. Teaching at North Park is a natural fit for Dr. Watts. 鈥淎s a Christian, I am surrounded by students, staff, and faculty that share the same faith and values that I follow. North Park鈥檚 vision and commitment to intercultural values allows me to engage and interact with others that are diverse in many ways, resulting in my gaining new insights from multiple perspectives,鈥� said Dr. Watts.
A passion for learning and education, along with a life-long goal to teach at a university, inspired Dr. Watts to pursue a doctorate degree in adult education. With twenty-plus years in various leadership roles, Dr. Watts believes in bringing awareness to the challenges accompanying real life events, imparting to her students the necessary knowledge, skills, and confidence that they too will need.
鈥淚 believe my diverse professional background (special education teacher, seminar presenter, licensed administrator, and former US Marine) and my hands-on experiences in workforce management serve as a valuable resource that brings real work scenarios to the classroom,鈥� said Dr. Watts.
In her daytime role, Dr. Watts is the Chief Human Resources Officer at Little City Foundation, a nonprofit serving children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Over the course of the pandemic, Dr. Watts has effected change to participant safety, transportation and facility use, incorporating CDC protocols.
North Park students benefit directly from the in-the-field experience Dr. Watts has implementing strategies addressing recruitment, retention and performance, resulting in improved quality hires, employee engagement and reduced turnover.
鈥淚 have always seen myself as more than an employee鈥檚 supervisor, which includes not only overseeing or directing the work of others, but to serve as a facilitator in the career or personal development of employees. I apply this same logic to my students,鈥� said Dr. Watts.
91社区福利聽and the聽University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) have co-developed a partnership agreement for selected UIC graduates to gain admission into North Park’s聽Master of Science in Athletic Training (MSAT) program. Through this agreement, graduating seniors and alumni from UIC’s Department of Kinesiology and Nutrition have the opportunity to join聽North Park’s聽established MSAT program taught by leaders in the field of athletic training.
91社区福利聽and the聽University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) have co-developed a partnership agreement for selected UIC graduates to gain admission into North Park’s聽Master of Science in Athletic Training (MSAT) program. Through this agreement, graduating seniors and alumni from UIC’s Department of Kinesiology and Nutrition have the opportunity to join聽North Park’s聽established MSAT program taught by leaders in the field of athletic training.
The Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE)聽requires students, interested in becoming athletic trainers, to graduate from a CAATE-accredited master’s program to take the Board of Certification (BOC) exam; earning a MSAT will prepare students to pass their BOC exam.聽Interest in the partnership program is expected to be high, as Gen Z college students are passionate about pursuing healthcare-related careers working directly with athletes.
“North Park’s聽and UIC’s partnership represent the coming together of two higher ed institutions providing students access to a quality education and advance their careers,” said Dr.聽Kelly Potteiger,听North Park’s聽Professor of Athletic Training.
罢丑别听聽equips graduates with tools and experiences to contribute to the evolution of athletic training and societal health. Students learn through clinical experiences and hands-on training 鈥� all taught by a seasoned faculty in the world-class city of聽Chicago.
“A MSAT degree gives students the opportunity to develop confidence in a challenging, accredited, competency-based program while simultaneously building preparedness for a direct and clear career path,” said Dr.聽Karrie L. Hamstra-Wright, UIC’s Visiting Director of Undergraduate Studies.
聽Criteria to the Partnership Program includes
Initial selection materials submitted to UIC faculty and staff selection committee
Final admissions decision and ATCAS voucher generated from聽North Park聽faculty first week of April
Prerequisites for聽North Park’s聽MSAT program completed at UIC
Transfer credits approved by UIC to meet course requirements permitted
Benefits of the North Park UIC Admissions Partnership
Seamless transition: all UIC Department of Kinesiology and Nutrition courses meet MSAT admission requirements
Simple application: admission fees are waived for selected UIC graduates
Strong foundation: UIC Kinesiology science-based curriculum prepares students for MSAT program
Pre-health advising: customized to assist students in their academic journey
At the forefront of North Park鈥檚 innovative curriculum is Dr. Suzen Moeller, Associate Professor of Nursing Health Sciences, whose contact tracing course offered this spring focuses on the current COVID-19 pandemic.
At the forefront of North Park鈥檚 innovative curriculum is Dr. Suzen Moeller, Associate Professor of Nursing Health Sciences, whose contact tracing course offered this spring focuses on the current COVID-19 pandemic.
Dr. Suzen Moeller
During this accessible online quad A course, students will learn about the spread of the virus, effective strategies to manage infectious disease epidemics鈥攊ncluding the role that contact tracing plays in protecting health in communities鈥攁nd the different methods of contact tracing. Going beyond what most contact tracing courses teach, Dr. Moeller鈥檚 course covers the ethical side of contact tracing, how to talk about contact tracing, as well as the effects that the pandemic has on mental health.
While the focus of the contact tracing course is not on technology, Dr. Moeller plans on teaching students about new apps that are being developed in relation to the process.
鈥淭his course is particularly timely and relevant as public health departments around the country and the entire globe are training more people to do contact tracing,鈥� said Dr. Moeller.
Students can anticipate gaining a better understanding of the COVID-19 pandemic by collaborating with North Park鈥檚 contact tracing team to practice mock contact tracing calls. The course will also offer students practical experience to highlight when applying for internships, volunteer positions, or paid positions as contact tracers.
The course鈥檚 primary goal is to help students better understand why contact tracing is one of the most powerful tools in public health for managing infectious disease epidemics. “Hopefully, this will help us be more receptive to contact tracing and to advocate to others about the importance of contact tracing. This way we can collectively better manage this pandemic and similar ones in the future,鈥� said Dr. Moeller.
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Energetic, passionate, and positive, Jelitsa Legarreta, G鈥�18, has carved out a niche in the highly competitive health and beauty space. Inspired by her family matriarchs, and with her own young daughter serving as the benchmark for safety and efficacy, Legarreta distributes her good-for-you facial products at boutiques and via her e-commerce website. Legarreta鈥檚 Latina-founded skin care brand, is inspired by culture, confidence, and self-love.
