Unveiling at The Crow's Nest on August 23, 2019:
Park University News: August Updates
Karen Garber-Miller, Ph.D., has taken on a new role at Park University as the Dean of the College of Education and Health Professions (CEHP). Garber-Miller, who began her position on August 5th, is responsible for the curricular, personnel, budgetary, and administrative affairs of the CEHP.
Before joining Park University, Garber-Miller served as the dean of the School of Education at Avila University in Kansas City, Missouri, from 2012-2018. Prior to that, she held various faculty positions, including professor, associate professor, assistant professor, and lecturer, at several institutions. She also served as dean and chair of the School of Education and Psychology from 2001-2003 at an unspecified institution.
Garber-Miller's career in education began earlier in her career, where she served as an instructor at Johnson County (Kan.) Community College and as a high school teacher at Olathe South High School and Piper (Kan.) High School.
Meanwhile, Anthony Bustamante, '11, was featured on the ThriveGlobal website as part of a series on "Life and Leadership Lessons Learned in the Military." Bustamante, a Park University alumnus, shared his experiences and insights gained during his military service.
In other news, Elizabeth (Bootsie) Martinez, lecturer of English at the Gilbert (Ariz.) Campus, authored an article titled "Who Causes Trouble?" Aimee Patton, director of marketing/digital, was interviewed for a story that aired on WDAF-TV in Kansas City related to legislation proposed by Missouri Sen. Josh Hawley.
Chelsea Platt, Ph.D., assistant professor of sociology, presented her paper "You've Been GOOPed! Lifestyle Consumption as Holistic Health Behaviors" at the American Sociological Association annual meeting.
Park University's online Bachelor of Science degree in management/healthcare was ranked No. 12 by AffordableSchools.net on its "25 Top Value Healthcare Administration/Management Online Degrees (Bachelor's) 2019" list. Brent Short, director of library services, had three poems published in the recent edition of Saint Katherine Review.
Park University's esports program was featured in a "KC Voices" podcast produced by KCTV in Kansas City. Park University's Parkville Campus was ranked No. 5 by ASecureLife.com on its "100 Most Secure College Campuses in the U.S." list.
Vincent Morales, senior interdisciplinary studies major, was the recipient of a "pay-it-forward" recognition by a Veterans Community Project volunteer and WDAF-TV. Park University's online business degree programs were ranked No. 20 by Study.com on its "Best Online Business Degree Programs" list.
Eugene Matthews, Ph.D., associate professor of criminal justice administration, was interviewed for a story that aired on KSHB-TV in Kansas City related to the finding of human remains on a farm in rural Missouri. Park University's Gilbert (Ariz.) Campus was highlighted in the Phoenix Business Journal in a story related to the recent addition of approximately 7,000 square-feet of classroom and office space.
Finally, Park University's alumni, family, and friends will gather for Homecoming and Family Weekend 2019 on the University's Parkville Campus from Sept. 19-21.
Stay tuned for more updates as we continue to celebrate the achievements and milestones of our Park University community!
- As the new Dean of the College of Education and Health Professions, Karen Garber-Miller is focused on personal growth and learning, aiming to ensure a comprehensive education-and-self-development curriculum for Park University students.
- With his military experiences shared on ThriveGlobal, Park University alumnus Anthony Bustamante showcases the impact that learning can have on personal growth, offering valuable life and leadership lessons.
