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Nine IU School of Nursing Faculty Members Promoted

Monday, June 17, 2024

Graphic including nine IU School of Nursing faculty members
Pictured top row from left: Rebecca Bartlett Ellis, Gregory Carter, Pei-Shiun Chang, Miyeon Jung, and Susan Storey. Pictured bottom row from left: Jane von Gaudecker, Kelly Wierenga, Julie LaMothe, and Tonja Padgett.

The Indiana University Board of Trustees approved promotions for nine IU School of Nursing faculty members during their business meeting on June 14. The promotions become effective July 1.

IU School of Nursing faculty members promoted include:

  • Rebecca Bartlett Ellis
    Science of Nursing Care
    Promoted from associate professor to professor
  • Gregory Carter
    Community and Health Systems
    Promoted from assistant professor to associate professor
  • Pei-Shiun Chang
    Community and Health Systems
    Promoted from assistant professor to associate professor
  • Miyeon Jung
    Community and Health Systems
    Promoted from assistant professor to associate professor
  • Susan Storey
    Community and Health Systems
    Promoted from assistant professor to associate professor
  • Jane von Gaudecker
    Science of Nursing Care
    Promoted from assistant professor to associate professor
  • Kelly Wierenga
    Science of Nursing Care
    Promoted from assistant professor to associate professor
  • Julie LaMothe
    Community and Health Systems
    Promoted from clinical assistant professor to clinical associate professor
  • Tonja Padgett
    Science of Nursing Care
    Promoted from clinical assistant professor to clinical associate professor

The expertise and dedication demonstrated by these faculty members are what makes the IU School of Nursing one of the top nursing schools in the United States. We applaud their visionary leadership, innovations in health care, and commitment to the next generation of nurses.

Congratulations on these well-deserved promotions!

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