AGENDA ECU Board of Trustees

Health Sciences Committee Health Sciences Building

September 11, 2007

I. Approval of Minutes (April 19, 2007) Action II. Health Sciences Division – Dr. Horns Discussion

A. General Health Sciences Division Overview

B. School of Dentistry Update – Dr. Chadwick

C. MFPP Update - Mr. Collins

D. Other Business

III. Health Sciences Informational Updates Information

A. School of Nursing

B. Brody School of Medicine

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Health Sciences Committee ECU Board of Trustees Thursday, April 19, 2007 Trustee Suite, Mendenhall Student Center 12:00 Noon Board Members Present: Robert Hill, Chair David Brody Joel Butler David Redwine Bruce Austin Robert Greczyn Margaret Ward Others Present: Steve Ballard Phyllis Horns Greg Chadwick Terri Workman Carole Novick Greg Hassler John Durham Chris Collins Nick Benson Kevin Seitz Brian Floyd Robin Johnson Recorder: Christy Daniels Call to Order and Approval of Minutes: Mr. Hill called the meeting to order at 12:00 p.m. Mr. Hill presented the motion to approve the December 2006 minutes. The second was submitted by Mr. Brody and unanimous approval was given. Health Sciences Division General Overview/Updates: Dr. Horns The Health Sciences Division is in growth mode. The School of Allied Health Sciences: has experienced considerable growth. 157 classes are offered each week. They are reviewing program opportunities and physical resources. The Clinical Laboratory Science Department just received a full 7 year national re-accreditation. The School of Nursing: will graduate the largest number of new nurses in the history of the school. 193 pre-licensure BSN graduates (up 20 from last year); 114 new MSN graduates; and 5 PhD graduates. The school is experiencing an extensive use of a simulation and technology equipment for both undergraduate and graduate education, as well as sharing this expertise with colleagues throughout the region. The Laupus Health Sciences Library: will have a new exhibition, “Changing the Face of Medicine: Celebrating America’s Women Physicians,” opening at the library on April 29, 2007. The library is one of 61 libraries in the United States selected to host the traveling exhibition. The Brody School of Medicine: MATCH Day results include strong placements of graduates and multiple specialties. 63% of graduates are in primary care residency (Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, & Obstetrics and Gynecology) The Medical Student Class Size Ad Hoc Committee is reviewing the possibility of increasing the class size from 72 to 80 students (increase could be

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effective as early as the class of 2008). The Ad Hoc Committee has been asked to address some additional questions before a decision will be made. The current building was designed to meet a classroom size of 72 so if the BSOM class size increases there will have to be discussions about expansions of the building. The AAMC has encouraged medical schools across the country to increase class sizes. The Rapid Access Program has started up for those patients who need to see a physician today. This program has allowed one way to make physician services more accessible. Dr. Horns asked Dr. Benson, Vice Dean of the Brody School of Medicine, to provide an update on EPIC/HealthSpan. Dr. Benson shared that EPIC /HealthSpan is widely recognized as one of the leading electronic records systems. HealthSpan will unite the electronics aspects of the UHS and the BSOM systems and will eliminate hassles of data flow and multiple viewing platforms. Application has been made to Duke Endowment for over $4.6 million. Final response is due in the next several weeks. Actual roll out is anticipated for October 2008. HealthSpan promises a huge step toward seamless patient care at our medical center. Benefits will be reaped by providers, staff, and patients. Rewards will be increased patient safety, increased efficiency, increased communication, and decreased cost.

East Carolina Heart Institute: Mr. Floyd Mr. Floyd reported that the construction schedule for the East Carolina Heart Institute has been revised and construction activity is on schedule with the revised schedule. We are 2 million dollars over budget on construction. We are working with PCMH to negotiate equipment and research support which will help underlie some of the costs. The anticipated date of completion is May 2008. Marketing and recruiting is a top priority. The BSOM faculty are currently discussing the creation of a new department, Cardiovascular Health & Disease. School of Dentistry Update: Dr. Chadwick Dr. Chadwick reported that the School of Dentistry is still in the budget process. They are continuing to meet with the legislature and answering their questions. They are defining the site selections and looking at a phase approach. They will have one site in this area and sites across the state, including the western part of the state. They are looking at the facilities piece and developing a committee to work on the process and design phase. Also, they are looking at what point we begin student engagement. The planned start date is still scheduled for 2010 (3-4 years before the doors will be open). We need to get the word out and build good relationships with our legislators to approve the funding.

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Brody School of Medicine Update: Dr. Horns asked Mr. Seitz and Mr. Collins to provide an update on the business developments at the BSOM and the MFPP. Mr. Collins shared the following on the BSOM Business Developments:

Cancer Center CON for Cyberknife – public hearing occurred this week; received 60 letters of support, hopefully will hear an answer sometime in July. When cyberknife comes on board with the gamaknife (we will be one of 5 places in the country to have them side by side).

Partnership with UNC-Chapel Hill (Lineberry) Endoscopy Center – MOU signed in the next week; joint venture with

the school and the hospital. Move in the Moye Medical Center (4 endo rooms on the 3rd floor) and new Digestive Disease Center.

Mr. Collins shared the following on the MFPP:

Board has been paired down and empowered. More nimble board. The Board is moving forward and making progress. The dialogue and discussion among the Board is rich and transparent. A recommendation was made to create a well defined Finance Committee. This committee meets bi-weekly and is driving the budget process for next year. The overhead is completely different. February we had the highest professional fees.

The MFPP Steering Committee has approved the recommendation for a position, Executive Director of the Practice Plan. This position will work with the Medical Director. This position is a common model in the country. The MFPP Board has also approved the position. The MFPP Board is waiting to hear the outcome of the HSD Organization Assessment Team’s report and the Chancellor’s decision on the structure of the Health Sciences Division before recruitment and marketing of the position can go further.

Mr. Hill requested that a future committee meeting that Mr. Collins give a presentation on the MFPP from where we began and how we have progressed. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 11:45 a.m.

SCHOOL OF NURSING EAST CAROLINA UNIVERSITY Greenville, NC 27858 252-744-6372 252-744-6388 FAX www.nursing.ecu.edu

The School of Nursing is an academic unit of the Health Sciences Division of East Carolina University. The School serves as a center of excellence for leadership in nursing, professional nursing education, research, service, and our faculty practice within a multicultural, underserved and rural region. We offer baccalaureate and master’s degree programs which have special program options for registered nurse and post-masters students, as well as a PhD in nursing program.

MISSION The School of Nursing is dedicated to educational excellence in the preparation of professional nursing leaders who provide expert clinical practice and management in dynamic, challenging and interdisciplinary health care environments. The School values diversity and community partnerships, supports academic freedom and shared governance, fosters creativity and technological innovation and provides an environment for advancement and dissemination of research.

ENROLLMENT Bachelor of Science: Fall 2007 data 508 clinical students/ 1027 Pre-clinical students Master of Science: Fall 2007 data 415 students RN-BSN Studies: Fall 2007 data 87 students/ 24 pre-nursing PhD: Fall 2007 data 23 students TOTAL: 2084 students

PROGRAMS Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

• RN-BSN Studies Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)

• Adult Nurse Practitioner* • Family Nurse Practitioner* • Neonatal Nurse Practitioner* • Nurse Midwifery* • Clinical Nurse Specialist* • Nurse Anesthesia* • Nursing Education* • Nursing Leadership • Alternate Entry MSN • RN-MSN Studies * Post-master’s certificates offered as well

Doctorate of Philosophy in Nursing (PhD) • BSN-PhD option

ADMINISTRATION Dr. Sylvia Brown, Acting Dean and Associate Dean for Graduate Programs brownsy@ecu.edu 252-744-6372 Dr. Dorothy Rentschler, Associate Dean for Undergraduate Program rentschlerd@ecu.edu 252-744-6382 Dr. Martha Engelke, Associate Dean for Research & Scholarship engelkem@ecu.edu 252-744-6436

Dr. Alta Andrews, Associate Dean for Community Partnerships & Practice andrewsa@ecu.edu 252-744-6350 Dr. Janice Neil, Chair, Department of Undergraduate Nursing Science-Junior Division neilj@ecu.edu 252-744-6414 Dr. Josie Bowman, Chair, Department of Undergraduate Nursing Science- Senior Division bowmanj@ecu.edu 252-744-6414 Dr. Mary Ann Rose, Chair, Department of Graduate Nursing Science rosem@ecu.edu 252-744-6437 Ms. Karen Krupa, Director, Office of Student Services krupak@ecu.edu 252-744-6418 Ms. Becky Whitley, Director, RN-BSN Studies whitleyr@ecu.edu 252-744-6367 Dr. Martha Alligood, Director, PhD Program alligoodmar@ecu.edu 252-744-6435 Dr. Laura Gantt, Executive Director of Learning Technologies & Labs ganttl@ecu.edu 252-744-6503 Mr. John Core, Associate Dean for Administration and Finance corej@ecu.edu 252-744-6411

FACTS • The School of Nursing was established at ECU in

1959. The first students were admitted in 1960. The SON is ECU’s oldest professional school.

• The School of Nursing was first approved by the North Carolina Board of Nurse Registration and Nursing Education in March 1961 and received initial accreditation from the National League of Nursing in the fall of 1964. Accreditation has been maintained since that time.

• East Carolina University was authorized to offer a Master of Science degree in Nursing in 1977. In 1982, the National League for Nursing accredited the master’s program.

• The School of Nursing received DHHS grant funds to establish a nurse-midwifery program in 1991. It is the only midwifery program in North Carolina.

• In May 2001, the school was granted permission by the University of North Carolina Board of Governors to establish a doctorate of philosophy in nursing degree.

• In January 2004, the school was granted permission by the North Carolina Board of Nursing to offer an Alternate Entry MSN option. This option is the only MSN-based alternate entry option in North Carolina. The first class began in fall 2004.

• The SON holds active membership in the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission, the American Association of Colleges of Nursing, and the Council on Collegiate Education in Nursing (CCEN).

• The SON has 100 faculty (88 full-time, 12 part-time) and 41 staff members.

• The SON has grown tremendously and boasts more than 5000 alumni worldwide.

• The School is known for innovative outreach efforts designed to increase access to nursing education for place-bound nurses in rural areas. For over 25 years, the School has offered both the RN-BSN and the MSN program in off-campus sites. The RN-BSN and seven MSN concentrations are offered online.

DISTINCTIONS

• October 2004, the School was listed in US News and World Report as fifth in the USA in distance education in nursing.

• December 2004, the School of Nursing received the first annual national award from the American Assembly for Men in Nursing (AAMN) for having an environment receptive and supportive for men in Nursing.

• May 2005, the School celebrated our first PhD graduate.

• December 2006, the nurse anesthesia program received a 10-year accreditation. The Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Education Programs granted continued accreditation with no progress report required for 10 years, the maximum allowed.

• June 2006, The School received the Bayada Award for Technological Innovation in Nursing Education & Practice from the Bayada Corp. ECU's team wrote a software program that allows student midwives to track their clinical experiences in the field. This software has been patented and sold to a commercial entity.

• June 2006, The School received a $193,124 grant from The Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust funds to develop a case management program for school age children with chronic illness.

• July 2006, the nurse-midwifery education program received 10-year accreditation. The Board of Review of the Division of Accreditation of the American College of Nurse-Midwives granted accreditation without recommendations for 10 years.

• Summer 2006, the School moved into the new Health Sciences Building on the ECU medical campus. This 86,000 square foot facility has eight concept integration labs, 5 high fidelity patient simulators and 3 medium patient fidelity simulators.

• May 2007, The School graduated the largest number of students in each program (BSN, RN/BSN, MSN, and PhD) in the history of the School of Nursing during the 2006-07 academic year.

• July 2007, the School received a $282,330 grant (renewable for three years) from HRSA to study increasing the number and diversity of nurse practitioners in rural NC.

• July 2007, the School received a $50,000 grant from NC Area Health Education Centers (AHEC) to collaborate with a community college on the use of simulation in the classroom.

• August 2007, the East Carolina Center for Nursing Leadership became an ECU official center, as well as the first nursing leadership center in NC.