Faculty and Staff
Administration : Faculty : Staff
Administration
The Dean is responsible for the academic and organizational integrity of SHM. This includes developing curriculum, facilitating faculty recruitment, establishing protocols and procedures for SHM, and meeting accreditation standards. The Dean reports to the President of A.T. Still University of Health Sciences (ATSU).
The Vice Dean is responsible for managing the day to day operations of SHM. This includes supervising the faculty, student, curriculum and office management functions. The Vice Dean works with the Dean to establish policy and procedures and creating appropriate budgets. This position reports to the Dean of the school.
The Associate Deans provide leadership in the areas of faculty recruitment and development, curriculum development, and student support.
The Program Chairs serve as the primary advisor to students. They work closely with the Dean on issues of faculty and curriculum development. Program Chairs are also members of the faculty.
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Jon Persavich, Ph.D. SHM Dean Phone: 660.626.2820 Fax: 660.626.2826 Email: jpersavich@atsu.edu |
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Kimberly O’Reilly, M.S.W. Vice Dean Phone: 660.626.2822 Fax: 660.626.2826 Email: koreilly@atsu.edu |
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Elsie Gaber, Ph.D. Student Support |
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Deanna Hunsaker, MBA Associate Dean Curriculum Phone: 660.626. Fax: 660.626.2977 Email: |
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Keith Nordmann, M.S. Faculty Hiring/ Training/Monitoring |
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Don Altman, DDS, MPH, MBA, MA Associate Dean,SHM Director of National Oral Health Leadership Institute Associate Professor, ASDOH Phone: 480.219.6008 Fax: 660.626.2826 Email: daltman@atsu.edu |
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Michael A. Creedon, D.S.W. |
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Michael E. Samuels, Dr. P.H. Master of Public Health and Master of Health Administration Programs |














