2008 AEIRS Candidate Profiles
PRESIDENT-ELECT
Linda Yurko, MA, R.T.(R)(M)
Director of Allied Health/ Radiography Program Coordinator
Forsyth Technical Community College
Winston-Salem, NC
AEIRS positions
Member since 1993
Director at Large, 2005 – 2008
Resource expert in Mammography for Spectrum
Board Advocate for the Educator Workforce Development Committee
Chair for the Atlanta Workshop, 2006 and 2008
Chair AHRA Committee and Honors Lecture Committee
AEIRS moderator, 1996, 2004, 2005
ASRT positions
Member since 1993
ASRT Leadership Academy, January 2008
Affiliate positions
North Carolina Society of Radiologic Technologists
President, 2007 – 2008
President Elect, 2006– 2007
Annual Chairperson, 2006
Instructors/Student Committee Chair, 2003 – 2004, 2004 – 2005
Chair person annual meeting (mammography), 1996
Co-chaired/ moderated Mammography seminar, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 2000
Other positions
Director of Allied Health, 2004 – present
Department Chair Imaging Programs, 2002 – 2004
Program Coordinator Radiography program, 2001 – 2004, 2006 – present
Clinical Coordinator, 1999 – 2001
JRCERT Site Visitor, 1994 – present
Instructor Radiography Program, 1993 – 1999
Staff Technologist, 1979 – 1995
Position Statement
I have been in the profession for 26 years, 14 of those in education. I have served as a Director at Large for AEIRS for 3 years and have thoroughly enjoyed the challenges and responsibilities. I would be honored to continue these duties of assisting in the operation and responsibilities of AEIRS, as well as continue to provide leadership and direction toward the accomplishment of the AEIRS goals and objectives. I am motivated for the challenge and look forward to continue networking with colleagues seeking similar goals.
SECRETARY/TREASURER
Pamela C. Cartright, MA Ed., R.T. (R) (T)
Program Director and Assistant Professor
Radiation Therapy Program, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Sciences
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, Alabama
AEIRS positions
Bylaws Committee, 2005 – present
ASRT positions
Region 7 Radiation Therapy Delegate, 2005
Affiliate positions
Alabama Society of Radiologic Technologists
Vice-President, 2004 – 2005
Board member, 2002 – 2005
Radiation Therapy Chapter Delegate, 2002 – 2004
Other positions
Alabama Radiation Therapy Society
President, 2002 – 2003
President elect, 2001 – 2002
Vice-president, 2000 – 2001
Position Statement
I have been an educator in the Radiologic Sciences for seven years, and am currently working on my PhD in Educational Leadership. I have a Master’s in Health Education and a BS in Health Administration. I attended the ASRT Leadership Academy for Educators and the ASRT Leadership Academy for Governance in 2005. I firmly believe that educators should actively participate in the organization, either as an officer, committee member, or a vocal part of the membership.
SECRETARY/TREASURER
Tracy Herrmann, M.Ed., R.T.(R)
Associate Professor
University of Cincinnati, Raymond Walters College
Cincinnati, Ohio
AEIRS positions
Member Imaging Curriculum Task Force, 2006 – 2007
Member Membership Committee, 2005 – 2006
ASRT positions
Education Chapter Delegate, 2007 – present
Nominating Committee, Member, 2003 – 2005
Teller for House of Delegates, 2003
Education Chapter Delegate, Region 6, 1999 – 2001
Affiliate Delegate, House of Representatives, 1996
Affiliate positions
The Ohio Society of Radiologic Technologists
Financial Manager, 2007 – present
Trustee, 1999 – 2000, 2005 - 2007
Web Co-Editor, 2006 – 2007
Public Relations Committee, Chairperson, 2006 – 2007
Ad Hoc Committee on Membership Data, 2005 – 2006
Professional Linkages, Co-Chairperson, 2005 – 2006
Pen-Hu-Mac-Par Lecturer, 2005
2005 Annual Meeting Committee, Co-Chairperson, 2003 – 2005
Quiz Bowl Judge and/or Moderator, 1995 – 2004
Continuing Professional Education Committee, Chairperson, 2001 – 2003
Ad Hoc Committee on Continuing Professional Education, Chairperson, 1999 – 2000
Awarded Technologist of the Year, April 2000
Strategic Planning Committee, 1997 – 1998
Nominating Committee, Chairperson, 1997 – 1998
Board of Trustees Chairperson, 1997 – 1998
President, 1996 – 1997
1997 Annual Meeting Committee, Co-Chairperson, 1995 – 1997
President-Elect, 1995 – 1996
Vice President, 1995 – 1996
Recording Secretary, 1993 – 1995
Ad Hoc Committee on Professionalism and Status, 1994 – 1995
Education Committee, 1988 - 1993, Chairperson, 1991 – 1993
Other positions
Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology
Team Chair, 2000 – Present
Site Visitor, 1994 – Present
Site Visitor Apprentice, 1990 –1994
Position Statement
I believe my experience in academics and with professional societies has prepared me well for the position of Secretary/Treasurer. I served as a secretary for both work committees and for a state society. I also presently manage the finances for a state society and have prepared budgetary documentation for an academic department. I have a passion for creative learning strategies and new technology and would like to serve the AEIRS and our profession.
DIRECTOR–AT–LARGE
Peter J. Barger, M.S. Ed., R.T. (R) (CT)
Program Director
Southeast Hospital College of Nursing and Health Sciences
Cape Girardeau, MO
AEIRS positions
Chair, Bylaws committee, 2007
Member - membership committee, 2004 – 2006
Chair - membership committee, 2003 – 2004
Affiliate positions
Arkansas Society of Radiologic Technologists
Annual meeting committee, 1998 – 2001
Nebraska Society of Radiologic Technologists
Vice President of District #1, 1997
Position Statement
As a radiographer who has been involved in a myriad of activities at both the state and local level as well as serving in leadership positions with AEIRS, I believe that it is time for me to serve in this challenging position. Our profession, radiologic science education, is at the point where we will have to pay attention to our replacements. Precious few radiographers feel the calling to teach, and we at AEIRS must encourage those who do.
DIRECTOR–AT–LARGE
Richard M. Crabb, M.P.A., R.T.(R)(MR)
Director
Concorde Career College Radiologic Technology Program
Aurora (Denver Metro), Colorado
AEIRS positions
Member, 2006 – present
Affiliate positions
Florida Society of Radiologic Technologists
Secretary, 2001
Southwest Florida Society of Radiologic Technologists
President, 1994 – 1996
Other positions
Director, Edison Community College Radiologic Technology Program, 1999 – 2004
Clinical Coordinator, Edison Community College, 1992 – 1999
Bishop, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1999 – 2004
Position Statement
Though never having held an AEIRS position, I have the utmost respect for the profession and individuals that strive to maintain radiologic technology as a professional career. My years as a technologist and educator have shown me that strong leadership and proper examples set the way for future technologists. My desire to serve the profession is second only to the desire to educate future radiographers. Professional knowledge, experience, desire and dedication qualify me to serve.
DIRECTOR–AT–LARGE
Kathleen Drotar, M.Ed., R.T. (R)(N)(T)
Radiologic Technology Program Director
Keiser University
Sarasota, FL
AEIRS positions
Spectrum Resource Expert for Radiation Therapy, 2007 – present
Educator Workforce Development Committee Member, 2006 – 2008
ASRT positions
Graduate of the ASRT Leadership Academy
Region VII ASRT Radiation Therapy Delegate, 1996 – 1997
Florida ASRT Affiliate Delegate, 1997 – 1999
Affiliate positions
Florida Society of Radiologic Technologists
Immediate Past President, 1999 – 2000
President, 1998 – 1999
Radiation Therapy Board Member, 1996 – 1997
Annual Meeting Committee Member, 1995 - 2000
Chairmen Fall Workshop, 1995
Other positions
FARSP Scholarship Committee member, 1996
FARSP Audit Committee member, 1996
Chairman, FARSP Membership/PR Committee, 1993–1998
Hillsborough Community College School of Radiation Therapy Advisory Board Member, 1993 – 2002
Position Statement
Serving as a Director-at-Large will allow me to participate in my professional association and help to further the important strides made by the AEIRS. It would be an honor to represent my fellow educators as a resource person, assisting the Board in development of the goals and objectives, and communicating with the AEIRS membership in order to fulfill the assigned duties and responsibilities of a Director.
DIRECTOR–AT–LARGE
Deborah Leighty, M.Ed., R.T.(R)(BD)
Clinical Coordinator, Radiography Program
Hillsborough Community College
Tampa, Florida
AEIRS positions
Member, Membership Committee, 2005 – present
Member & Volunteer, Annual Meeting Committee, 2005 – present
Position Statement
I am personally and professionally committed to advocating AEIRS membership and its core principles. In addition to my extensive voluntary service at the annual meetings; I have been a member of the membership committee since 2005. I have been actively involved with recruitment of new members and member reinstatement. This position is just the beginning for me—I look forward to continuing my support and service to AEIRS well into the future.
DIRECTOR–AT–LARGE
Gregory G. Passmore, Ph. D., CNMT
Associate Professor, Department of Biomedical and Radiological Technologies
Medical College of Georgia
Augusta, Georgia
AEIRS positions
Member, Education Workforce Development Committee, 2007
Editor, Radiologic Science and Education, 1998 – 2001
Member, Editorial Review Board, Radiologic Science and Education , 1996
Affiliate positions
Member, Editorial Review Board, Journal of Nuclear Medicine Technology, 2007– Present
Member, Editorial Review Board , Journal of Cognitive Affective Learning, 2005 – Present
Member, Academic Affairs Committee, Southeastern Chapter Society of Nuclear Medicine Technologist Section, 2005
Member, American Nuclear Society, Savannah River Chapter Executive Committee, 2000 – 2004
Member, Editorial Review Board, Medical Principles and Practice, 2002
Augusta Nuclear Medicine Technology Society
President, 1995
President Elect, 1994
Other positions
Member, Mid-Tenure Review Committee, Medical College of Georgia, 2006 – Present
Member, MCG Faculty Academic Council, SAHS Representative, Medical College of Georgia, 2003
Member, MCG Faculty Academic Council, Research Ethics Subcommittee, Medical College of Georgia, 2001
Vice-Chairman, Undergraduate Education Sub-Committee, SACS Accreditation Self-Evaluation Committee, Medical College of Georgia, 2000
Member, Radiation Safety Committee, Medical College of Georgia, 2000 – Present
Member, Human Assurance Committee, Medical College of Georgia, 1997 – Present
Position Statement
Our association was established as a vehicle for radiologic technology educators to exchange expertise and ideas through scholarship. I believe it is our duty as educators in the radiologic technologies to conduct the research and disseminate the results on the effectiveness of educational theories and principles as they apply to our disciplines. As your Director at Large, I will continue to support our members who wish to practice this scholarship of teaching and learning.
DIRECTOR–AT–LARGE
Paula Pate-Schloder, M.S., R.T.,(R)(CV)(CT)(VI)
Associate Professor, Medical imaging
Misericordia University
Dallas, PA
AEIRS positions
Annual conference speaker and moderator, 2006, 2007
ASRT positions
Annual conference speaker and moderator, 1994, 1995, 1996, 2000, 2002, 2003, 2004
Video production “Risk Management” , 1995
Affiliate positions
Pennsylvania Society of Radiologic Technologists
Education Committee member, 2007 – 2008
Other positions
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
Cardiovascular Interventional Examination Committee member, 2000 – 2005
Item writer, 1997 – 2000
Position Statement
As Director at Large, I will be committed to contributing to the growth and success of AEIRS. Passionate about educational principles and teaching, I feel we have a crisis facing us regarding the lack of future educators. If elected, I would focus on mentoring new faculty and investigate opportunities to encourage current students to consider education as a career path.
DIRECTOR–AT–LARGE
Gary Sayed, Ph.D., R.T. (N), CNMT
Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs, Professor of Biomedical Physics
University of the Sciences in Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA
AEIRS positions
Society of Nuclear Medicine Liaison, 2004 – 2006
Member, membership committee, 2004 – 2005
Guest Editor, Radiologic Science and Education, 2002
Judge, Faculty Research and EduMed Teaching Awards, 2000
Member, Research Committee, 1999 – 2000
Other positions
American Board of Science in Nuclear Medicine
Vice-President, 2001– 2002
Immediate Past President, 2000 – 2001
President, 1999 – 2000
Member, Board of Directors, 1996 – 2002
American College of Nuclear Medicine
Member, Board of Representatives, 2001– 2007
Society of Nuclear Medicine
Past President, Computer and Instrumentation Council, 2009 – 2010
President, Computer and Instrumentation Council, 2008 – 2009
Vice President, Computer and Instrumentation Council, 2007 – 2008
Vice President-Elect, Computer and Instrumentation Council, 2006 – 2007
Liaison to the Third Annual Medical Physics Summit, Quebec City, Quebec, 2004
Organizer and Moderator, Small Animal Imaging Categorical Seminar 50th Annual Meeting, 2003
Co-moderator, Young Investigator Award, 50th Annual Meeting, 2003
Co-moderator, HIPAA Continuing Education Seminar, 50th Annual Meeting, 2003
Member, Radiopharmaceutical Science Council Membership Ad-hoc Committee, 2003 – Present
Member, Board of Directors, Computer and Instrumentation Council, 2001 – 2004
Liaison to the Board of Directors, American Board of Science in Nuclear Medicine, June 1996 –June 2002
Member, Computer and Instrumentation Council, 1987– Present
Member, Radiopharmaceutical Science Council, 1987 – Present
Health Physics Society
Past-President Medical Health Physics Section, 2005 – 2006
President,Medical Health Physics Section, 2004 – 2005
President-Elect, Medical Health Physics Section, 2003 – 2004
American College of Nuclear Physicians
Liaison to the Board of Directors, American Board of Science in Nuclear Medicine, June 2004 – June 2007
American Board of Science in Nuclear Medicine
Chairman, Credentials Committee, 2004 – Present
Liaison, American College of Radiology 3rd Annual Medical Physics Summit, Quebec City, Canada, 2004
Representative, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Hearings, 2002 – 2003
Member, Executive Committee, 2000 – 2001
Chairman, Executive Committee, 1999 – 2000
Chairman, Nuclear Medicine Science Syllabus Committee, 1998 – 1999
Chairman, Radiation Protection Committee, 1997 – 1999
Chairman, Examination Committee, 1997 – 1999
Chairman, World-wide Web Page Ad-hoc Committee, 1997
Webmaster, 1997 – 1999
American College of Nuclear Medicine
Member, Publications Committee, 1996 – Present
Member, Ad-hoc Committee: International Journal of Nuclear Medicine, 1999 – 2000
Member, Editorial Board of the International Journal of Nuclear Medicine, 2000 – Present
American Association of Physicists in Medicine
Member, Training of Allied Health Professionals Committee, 1996 – Present
Member, Public Relations Committee, 1999 – Present
Liaison to the ARRT on Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Examination
Committee, 2000 – Present
Member, Nuclear Medicine Committee, 2001 – Present
Member, Magnetic Resonance Committee, 1996 – 1999
American Society of Nuclear Cardiology
Faculty Member, Basic Radioisotope Handling Techniques, Nuclear Cardiology Education Program, Bethesda, Maryland. (November 13-17, 1997; November 12-16, 1998 and November 11-15, 1999)