Deborah L. Slayton, BSN, MS, EdD Director, School of Nursing Associate Professor of Nursing BSN - Illinois Wesleyan University  MS in Public Health Nursing - University of Illinois  EdD - Illinois State University, Curriculum and Instruction  Office Address: LTSC 103 Telephone: (217) 424 - 6366  E - Mail: dslayton@mail.millikin.edu

Academic courses
Medical Terminology (major or non-major)

Epidemiology Foci: One of a trio of courses taught by Dr. Slayton, Dr. Frech (English Department) & Professor Rask (Music Department). The faculty are taking 14 students to Amsterdam (Holland), Hanover (Germany), Krakow (Poland), and Prague (The Czech Republic) in the summer of 2007. More Information

Professional Associations:
American Cancer Society 
American Public Health Association
Illinois Public Health Association
Sigma Theta Tau
Phi Kappa Phi
American Red Cross Disaster Health Service Responder
Member of Decatur Memorial Hospital Home Care/Hospice Advisory Committee

Areas Of Professional Interest: My doctoral dissertation, "Infusing HIV/AIDS issues into the baccalaureate curriculum: Faculty Participation" explored the HIV/AIDS educational efforts that occurred in institutions of higher education. Specifically, the purpose of the study was to identify the curricular and instructional beliefs, motivations, and decision-making practices of baccalaureate faculty members that influence whether or not they infuse AIDS/HIV issues into their courses.

Present Activities: The 2006-2007 academic year began with an academic restructuring within the University. The College of Professional Studies was established and the Dean of the School of Nursing, Dr. Kathy Booker, was selected to serve as its first Dean. Oversight of the School of Nursing now falls under the academic umbrella of the College of Professional Studies. As the new director, I will assume most of the responsibilities previously held by the Dean of the School of Nursing.