The Harris College Magazine
- Winter 2008 ·
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· Harris College of Nursing & Health Sciences
Betsy Agee
, MSN ‘06, RN -- received her ADN from Tarleton State
University. Afterward, she worked for Harris Methodist Hospital
Southwest, followed by the education department at HarrisMethodist
Hospital Fort Worth from 2005- 2007. She began TCU’s ADN to MSN
program in 2004 and fnished in 2006. After serving as a graduate
teaching assistant at TCU, she decided that she wanted a full-time
position and is now a lecturer at the University.
Kathy Baker
, Ph.D., RN, CNS, CGRN, APRN, BC – received her Ph.D.
from the University of Texas at Austin. She is also an advanced
practice nurse and a certifed gastroenterology registered nurse. She
has completed numerous research studies and publications on the
efects liver transplants have on recipients. She has come to TCU as
an associate professor of nursing in the Harris College of Nursing &
Health Sciences.
John Gotwals
, Ph.D. – received his Ph.D. in sport psychology from the
University of Alberta in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. His program of
research is focused on examination of the maladaptive and adaptive
nature of perfectionistic orientations in sport. Specifcally, he
investigates whether athletes’ perfectionism can be manipulated to
help athletes avoid the pitfalls associated with the trait. He has joined
the kinesiology department as an assistant professor.
Kathy Hakala
, MARE, MSN, RN, CS, CARN, PMHNP – received her BSN
from Baylor University, MARE from Southwestern Baptist Theological
Seminary and MSN from the University of Texas at Arlington. She
received her post-master’s degree from the same institution in
psychiatric/mental health. She joined the Harris College of Nursing &
Health Sciences as a nursing lecturer.
Lynette Howington
, RNC, MSN, WHNP ‘94 — received her BSN
from TCU and her Master of Science in Nursing from Old Dominion
University in Virginia. Lynette works at TCU as an instructor for
students in maternity and women’s health. Lynette was also part of
the TCU ROTC program as a student and was a nurse in the Army. She
is married to a nurse who is also a TCU alumnus.
Susan M. Rugari
, PH.D, RN, CNS — received her doctoral degree in
nursing from Texas Women’s University. She is currently an assistant
professor in the Harris College of Nursing & Health Sciences and is
on the tenure track. Susan studies the process of equine facilitated
psychotherapy (EEP) and equine assisted psychotherapy (EAP). These
are strategies that include a horse as part of the therapeutic process.
She is studying the process, patterns and behaviors of the client, horse
and therapist.
Ailey Runyon
, RN, MSN, FNP-c — received her MSN as a family nurse
practitioner from Baylor University, and is currently working toward
a Ph.D. at Dallas Baptist University in leadership studies. Ailey is a
lecturer at the Harris College of Nursing & Health Sciences and leads
two fundamental clinical groups. Ailey has an interest in international
health and has served in countries including Tanzania, Kenya,
Romania, and Guatemala.
New faculty join Harris College
Mary Schnell
, RN, MS — received her Master of Science
degree in Nursing Administration with a focus in education
fromAndrews University inMichigan. Mary joined the nursing
faculty at TCU in the fall of 2007, but previously taught at
Tarrant County College in Fort Worth and University of New
England Medical Center.
Jodie L. Weatherly
, MSN, RN, CCRN – received both her BSN
and MSN from West Texas A&M University. She has joined
the Harris College of Nursing & Health Sciences as a nursing
lecturer. Jodie was the recipient of the Clinical Excellence
Award at North West Texas Hospital, and has advanced
certifcation in Neonatal Nursing from the American Academy
of Critical Care Nurses.
KathleenWhite
, RN, MSN, CPNP – received her BSN and MSN
from the University of Texas at Arlington. She also received
her CPNP from the Pediatric Nursing Certifcation Board. She
has been a PNP at Cook Children’s Medical Center since 1990
in the Hematology/Oncology Clinic. She has joined TCU as a
clinical instructor.
Joe Rue Williams
, Ph.D., CRNA – received his Ph.D. in
philosophy in health services administration at the Union
Institute University in Cincinnati. He earned his Certifcate of
Nurse Anesthesia at the Duke University Medical Center. He
previously served as an associate professor at the University
of Alabama in Birmingham, and is now a Clinical Associate
Professor in the School of Nurse Anesthesia at TCU.
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r. Linda Moore, former chair of the Department of Social Work and current
professor, receives themost joy inworking closelywith students to enhance
their future and education, which she believes is the key to their success -
as a result, she volunteers for numerous leadership positions on campus.
But workingwith students is not Dr. Moore’s only passion—her passion for research
and furthering the feld of social work also makes her an exceptional asset to TCU. Her
research with the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator in social work education has received
national recognition for scholarship in the numerous articles published on the subject.
Dr. Moore’s other work focuses on teaching strategies andways to involve students
in the learning process, which is an important, but neglected area of social work. Her
focus on marginalized areas leads to her interest in research on the history of social
work in the Progressive Era, specifcally dealing with the development of the NAACP.
“This work brings to light a neglected area of history and allows her to link
collaborative activities between African American and white social workers and
activities of the Progressive Era with strategies for such collaboration today,” said David
Jenkins, an associate professor of social work.
Her research has landed her the opportunity to speak at myriad conferences as
well as receive many grants. Her outstanding work and outlook has provided her a
nomination for the TCU Chancellor’s Award for Distinguished Achievement as a Creative
Teacher and Scholar.
“In all that she does, Dr. Moore brings enthusiasm, excitement, competence in
teaching and scholarship, leadership and a commitment to enhancing the educational
experience of students,” Jenkins said. - HM
Linda Moore
recognized for Creative
Teacher and Scholar
Dr. Linda Moore (picture in front row, second from left) gathers with social
work students.