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Empowering Alabama’s Youth: �鶹��ýӳ��-Auburn’s First Summer Enrichment Experience Inspires Future Careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics

ebailey — Fri, 27 Jun 2025 13:34:20 +0000

Empowering Alabama’s Youth: �鶹��ýӳ��-Auburn’s First Summer Enrichment Experience Inspires Future Careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics ebailey Fri, 06/27/2025 - 09:34

Empowering Alabama’s Youth: �鶹��ýӳ��-Auburn’s First Summer Enrichment Experience Inspires Future Careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics

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During the first week of May, in collaboration with Auburn University, proudly hosted the inaugural Summer Enrichment Experience (SEE)a dynamic and immersive program designed to inspire high school students across Alabama to explore careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).

The program was funded by a special presidential award presented by Dr. Dixie Tooke-Rawlins, president of �鶹��ýӳ��, to the anatomy faculty at campus. This award provided critical support to launch the program, which aligns with �鶹��ýӳ��-Auburn’s mission to foster community engagement and education.

Leadership for the program was provided by Mary Piscura, Ph.D., faculty member in anatomy within the Department of Biomedical Affairs and Research, along with Kristie Floyd, administrative assistant for anatomy faculty and assistant anatomy lab director. Both played essential roles in coordinating the academic and operational components of the program, ensuring a successful and enriching experience for participants.

Throughout the week, students participated in interactive learning experiences, including anatomy laboratory explorations, clinical simulation scenarios, discussions on public health, and exposure to biomedical research. These activities provided a comprehensive introduction to healthcare and STEM fields, emphasizing both the intellectual challenges and exciting opportunities available.

A key component of the program was connecting students with healthcare professionals and faculty who shared personal career journeys and provided mentorship. This approach helped break down medical and scientific career paths and inspired students to consider future opportunities in these fields.

This program is exactly the kind of outreach that aligns with our mission. We’re not only educating future physicians—we’re also investing in the next generation of leaders, thinkers, and changemakers.

Mary Piscura, Ph.D. , Assistant Professor for Anatomical Sciences

The event was an overwhelming success. Students expressed enthusiasm and motivation to pursue higher education and healthcare careers. Feedback from participants and families highlighted the program’s role in providing valuable early exposure to advanced scientific concepts and professional environments.

The success of this inaugural program lays a foundation for future growth. �鶹��ýӳ��-Auburn plans to expand SEE to reach more students and provide further opportunities for hands-on learning and career exploration.

By fostering curiosity and providing quality educational experiences, �鶹��ýӳ��-Auburn and Auburn University are collaboratively building a brighter, healthier future for Alabama and beyond.

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Megan Huff

ebailey — Wed, 18 Jun 2025 14:23:34 +0000

Megan Huff ebailey Wed, 06/18/2025 - 10:23

Megan Huff

Administrative Assistant to the Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs

Office: 327A

Department/Discipline: Clinical Affairs

Campus: Auburn

Phone: 334-442-4179

Email: mhuff01@auburn.vcom.edu

Skylar Windham

ebailey — Mon, 16 Jun 2025 17:28:34 +0000

Skylar Windham ebailey Mon, 06/16/2025 - 13:28

Skylar Windham

Administrative Assistant for Clinical Affairs

Office: 327B

Department/Discipline: Clinical Affairs

Campus: Auburn

Phone: 334-442-4072

Email: swindham01@auburn.vcom.edu

Facilities Assistant

lwillis@auburn.vcom.edu — Thu, 12 Jun 2025 15:18:42 +0000

Facilities Assistant lwillis@auburn… Thu, 06/12/2025 - 11:18

Job Summary:

Assists in a wide range of duties with specific responsibility for building maintenance, and security. Enforces all building policies to assure the quality, continuity, and efficiency of college operation with an emphasis on customer service and effectiveness. Assists with keeping copiers and printer in good working order. Assist with classroom setup as needed. Monitors the building before closing hours. Responsible for making sure the building is empty of students before closing, looks for safety violations, activates and deactivates alarms at appropriate times, checks the floors for locked doors and turns off lights.

Salary Range: $42,000 - $48,000

Required Qualifications:

Education: N/A
Licensure or certification: N/A
Experience:

Experience working in a public service capacity.
Ability to walk and monitor a multi-story facility.
Ability to prioritize and organize work tasks, with attention to detail; ability to work without supervision and independently make decisions.
Ability to identify and perform minor repairs on various types of electronic and mechanical equipment.
Ability to closely follow procedures and enforce all building policies.
Ability to work as part of a team to insure the best quality of customer service is offered.

Campus: Auburn

Status: Classified Staff Positions

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Shaylee Evers

ebailey — Mon, 09 Jun 2025 14:27:36 +0000

Shaylee Evers ebailey Mon, 06/09/2025 - 10:27

Shaylee Evers

Financial Aid Coordinator

Office: 134D

Department/Discipline: Financial Aid

Campus: Auburn

Phone: 334-442-4106

Email: severs@auburn.vcom.edu

Director of �鶹��ýӳ�� (MHSA)

jvharris — Fri, 06 Jun 2025 18:36:53 +0000

Director of �鶹��ýӳ�� (MHSA) jvharris Fri, 06/06/2025 - 14:36

The Director of �鶹��ýӳ�� is responsible for all aspects of the admissions process, including developing and implementing recruitment strategies, shepherding students through the admissions process, facilitating and participating in candidate interviews, tracking and reviewing candidate applications, generating final admissions decisions, recruiting newly admitted students to enroll, and engaging in effective community outreach to expand the Program’s excellent rotation in throughout the State of Alabama and Georgia.

Salary Range: $58,000 - $65,000

Campus: Auburn

Status: Administrative Staff Positions

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Pharmacology Faculty

lwillis@auburn.vcom.edu — Tue, 03 Jun 2025 18:26:52 +0000

Pharmacology Faculty lwillis@auburn… Tue, 06/03/2025 - 14:26

Job Summary:

To educate medical students in Pharmacology across a two-year preclinical curriculum, to conduct research and scholarly activity, and to provide service to the institution.

Salary: $ 100,000 - $140,000

Required Qualifications:

Education: PharmD, preferably with residency training, or PhD in Pharmacology with post-doctoral training. Other PharmD with teaching and research experience will be considered.
Experience: Three to five years of teaching /research experience, preferably at the graduate level; broad-based background in pharmacology; publication(s) in peer-reviewed journal(s) preferred.

Skills required for this position include:

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Strong team player
Commitment to company values
Basic computer proficiency, including the use of Microsoft PowerPoint™

Preference is given to candidates with medical school teaching experience, an established research program with funding, and an excellent publication record. However, new faculty with the same interests and potential will also be interviewed.

Successful candidates will be subject to a criminal history background check.

Regular, reliable, or predictable attendance is an essential function of the job.

Campus: Auburn

Status: Administrative Faculty Positions

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Program Faculty

lwillis@auburn.vcom.edu — Tue, 03 Jun 2025 18:20:55 +0000

Program Faculty lwillis@auburn… Tue, 06/03/2025 - 14:20

Job Summary:

Teach all assigned coursework to Anesthesiologist Assistant students and actively participate in curriculum development in collaboration with the Dean; develop, teach, monitor, and evaluates courses in the basic science, clinical, and simulation/skills development aspects of the graduate program; act as a resource for professional and community connections for personal and professional development; act as an academic adviser for the students and mentor for the comprehensive examinations; remain current in professional area of interest and participate in professional societies and activities, participate in all assigned, required, as well as other related professional services and activities in the MHSA Program.

Salary Range: $80,000 - $120,000

Required Qualifications:

Education: Completion of an accredited program in Anesthesiologist Assistant or Nurse Anesthesia, master’s degree or higher, with relevant experience in teaching.

Licensure: Professional certification as an Anesthesiologist Assistant through the National Commission for the Certification of Anesthesiologist Assistants (NCCAA) or National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA); valid professional state license in good standing.

Experience:

Minimum of five (5) years clinical experience in anesthesiology or closely related field
Teaching experience at the graduate or undergraduate level
Organizational committee participation
A record of community experience
Ability to mentor students

Skills required for this position include:

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Strong team player
Commitment to institutional mission and values
Basic computer proficiency

Preferences given to applicants who have the following skills or attributes:

Have an advanced degree in education or related field
Familiarity with the Anesthesiologist Assistant profession

Successful candidate will be subject to a criminal history background check.

Regular, reliable, or predictable attendance is an essential function of the job.

Campus: Auburn

Status: Administrative Faculty Positions

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Allison James

ebailey — Mon, 02 Jun 2025 15:05:49 +0000

Allison James ebailey Mon, 06/02/2025 - 11:05

Allison James, BA

Administrative Assistant for Biomedical Affairs

Office: 234A

Department/Discipline: Biomedical Affairs and Research

Campus: Auburn

Phone: 334-442-4001

Email: ajames01@auburn.vcom.edu

Justin Carter

ebailey — Mon, 02 Jun 2025 14:49:56 +0000

Justin Carter ebailey Mon, 06/02/2025 - 10:49

Justin Carter

Library Assistant

Office: 305A

Department/Discipline: Library

Campus: Auburn

Phone: 334-442-4073

Email: jcarter01@auburn.vcom.edu