Wichita, Kan., June 13, 20113 — Southwestern College Professional Studies (SCPS) has hired three new employees: Linda Moody as Program Director for the RN to BSN Completion Program; Elmer Patterson, Enrollment Manager; and Suzanne Rupp, Manager of Organizational Partnerships.
As the Program Director for the RN to BSN Completion Program, Linda Moody will hire and supervise the SCPS nursing faculty, facilitate the work of the nursing curriculum – assessment, development and evaluation of nursing courses and overall program outcomes – and ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation requirements. Moody earned her BSN from Newman, her MBA from Baker, and she is completing her Doctorate of Nurse Practice in Organizational Leadership from the University of Kansas Medical Center. In addition to her educational background, Moody brings to the position experience as a practicing nurse. With a specialization in obstetrics and newborns, she has worked for most of the major hospitals in Wichita as well as at several hospitals in the Bakersfield, CA area. Moody also has teaching and educational administrative experience, having worked for both Wichita Area Technical College and Tabor College in those capacities. Additionally, Moody lends her expertise to Wesley by working in the Quality Department and collaborating with other departments.
In his role as Enrollment Manager, Patterson will supervise the admissions staff, and assist in the development and implementation of recruiting strategies for SCPS undergraduate and graduate programs. Prior to joining SCPS, Patterson worked at Broadview University in Orem, UT where he was the Director of Admissions and then the Director of Career Services/Community Relations. Patterson has a B.A. in Social Science Education from Bethany College and M.A in Education from University of Phoenix.
Suzanne Rupp, Manager of Organizational Partnerships, is the liaison with various external audiences (community colleges, business and industry), maximizing partnership opportunities and learner enrollments. Previously Rupp worked at DataFile Technologies in Kansas City and before that she worked for six years as a Specialty Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Sales Consultant. Rupp has a B.S. in Psychology from Kansas State, a M.S. in Clinical Psychology from Fort Hays, and a M.S. and PsyD in Clinical Psychology from Baylor University.
Southwestern College is a private institution granting undergraduate and graduate degrees and is affiliated with the United Methodist Church. About 1,700 students attend classes at the main Winfield campus, at six professional studies sites in Kansas and Oklahoma, or online around the world.
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