2010 Election - Online Voting Open

Online voting will be available between February 15th and March 14th

Please help shape the future of AEIRS. The 2010-2011 Candidates are posted on this page and the ballot is posted in the Member Section of the website. Just select My opportunity to Vote to see the ballot. Make your selection for each office: one for President-Elect, one for Secretary Treasurer, and one for Director-at-Large. There are two open Director at Large positions in the upcoming election. The individual receiving the highest number of votes will get a 3 year term ending in 2013. The individual receiving the second highest number of votes will get a 2 year term ending in 2012.

You will have the opportunity to support life membership status of one of your peers.

Make sure to vote for all three offices and the life member status. Almost 25% of the membership has participated in previous elections. It is very quick and easy to vote online so let's try to top that percentage.

2010 AEIRS Candidate Profiles

PRESIDENT-ELECT

Paula Pate-Schloder, M.S., R.T., (R)(CV)(CT)(VI)
Associate Professor, Medical imaging
Misericordia University
Dallas, PA

AEIRS positions
Director-at-Large, 2008 - 2010
Chair Atlanta Clinical Instructor Workshop, 2010
Facilitator Strategic Planning, 2009 - 2010
Annual conference speaker and moderator, 2006 - 2007

ASRT positions
Annual conference speaker and moderator, 1994 - 1996, 2000, 2002 - 2004
Video production "Risk Management", 1995

ARRT positions
Cardiovascular Interventional Examination Committee member, 2000 - 2005
Item writer, 1997 - 2000

Affiliate positions
Pennsylvania Society of Radiologic Technologists
Education Committee member, 2007 - 2010

Vision
AEIRS is facing many challenges and opportunities in the next few years. We need to face the challenges with a mixture of optimism and realism. Strong leadership, open minds and a commitment to working together will lead to a stronger organization for all.

Qualifications
My experience as director at large for the past two years has been rewarding and insightful. I can honestly say that I was nervous and naive when attending my first board meeting. My fears were quickly put to rest when I saw how well the board worked together to find common ground. Serving as the workshop chair for the Atlanta meeting gave me an appreciation for the amount of work required to pull off a successful conference. I had the opportunity at my institution to be a part of the Strategic Planning process. I was able to utilize what I learned at the university to assist with the development of AEIRS. new strategic plan.

Goals
Strategic planning is essential to the survival of any organization. It is my goal to complete the work on AEIRS strategic plan and set realistic and attainable goals for the future. From the data collected over the past year, several themes have emerged. AEIRS needs to be more visible on the national scene. We need to reach out to new members, and keep our existing member satisfied with the services we provide. AEIRS also needs to be inclusive of all modalities in Medical Imaging. It is in our similarities that we find our strength. We need to listen to our members, be aware of the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats facing AEIRS and be committed to moving the organization forward.

SECRETARY/TREASURER

David Gilmore, MS, R.T.(R)(N), CNMT, NCT
Program Director Nuclear Medicine Technology
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Boston, MA

AEIRS positions
Liaison, Society of Nuclear Medicine Technologist Section, 2008 - 2010
Member since 2007

SNM-TS positions
Chair, Education Transition Task Force Board, 2009 - 2010
President, 2007 - 2008
President-Elect, 2006 - 2007
Finance Committee, 2005 - 2006
Multiple Committees

ASRT positions
Scholarship Review Committee, 2007 - 2010
Bachelor's Degree Curriculum Committee, 2006

Affiliate positions
Massachusetts Society of Radiologic Technologists
Member 2005-present
Virginia Society of Radiologic Technologists
President, 2000 - 1001
President Elect, 1999 - 2000
Vice President, 1998 - 1999
Secretary, 1997 - 1998
Member, 1994 - 2001

Other positions
JRCNMT Site Visitor, 2005 - present
NMTCB Board of Directors, 2005 - present

Vision
I envision AEIRS becoming the premier organization for educators of all imaging modalities with the ability to enhance cross-modality education.

Qualifications
My past experience in both Nuclear Medicine and Radiography allows me to see education for cross-modality perspectives. I have focused on curriculum building for both the SNM-TS and the ASRT, as well as focused on many focused group with CT education. Seeing many programs through my travel allows me to look at the critical need of building stronger bonds between the educational programs in the Radiologic Sciences.

Goals
AEIRS needs to be able to reach out to the other modalities in the Radiologic Sciences for collaborative work in education. I hope that I can help introduce other organizations into AEIRS.

SECRETARY/TREASURER

Kenya Haugen, M.S., R .T. (R)
Director of Medical Imaging Technology
Baptist Health System School of Health Professions
San Antonio, TX

AEIRS positions
Member since 2009

ASRT positions
Member since 2001

Affiliate positions
Alamo Area Society of Radiologic Technology
Member since 2009

Other positions
Director Medical Imaging Technology, September 2009 - Present
Radiography Program Director, August 2008 - September 2009
Radiography Program Associate Professor, October 2007 - August 2008

Vision
I see AEIRS heading in a direction that puts the members of the organization at the forefront of education and leadership in medical imaging. AEIRS will be in the position to share evidence based practices among all institutions.

Qualifications
I have been in education for Radiological Sciences for approximately two and half years. During this period I have been on the strategic planning teams to develop methods to enhance the classroom learning experience to produce successful graduates. I am continually using new strategies and methods in the classroom to graduate classes with 100% percent pass rates. As a life -long learner, practitioner, scholar, and leader I continue to empower peers, colleagues, and students to continue professional development and innovation in radiological sciences.

Goals
AEIRS should be leading the charge to educate imaging professionals to be open to various solutions to help individuals and organizations achieve their educational and instructional goals. AEIRS will be able to provide information to educators to explore factors that affect job performance, such as knowledge and skills, job expectations, task design, human factors, ergonomic and environmental factors, incentive systems, feedback systems, tools, job aids, and resources to support educators who are facing continuous change in a tumultuous industry. This will assist the leaders of the industry to adapt to the challenges they may face in imaging. AEIRS will assist in exploring ideals and methods in how to think strategically and design interventions that will address all the needed factors (in addition to training or education) to achieve the desired results.

DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE

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
Secretary/Treasurer 2009 - present
ASTRO Liaison, 2009 - present
International Committee 2009 - present
Mentoring Committee, 2009 - present
Bylaws Committee, 2005 - 2009

ASRT positions
Mentoring Committee, 2009 - present
National Radiation Therapy Delegate, 2009 - 2010
Vice Chair, Radiation Therapy Steering Committee, 2009 - 2010
Committee on Tellers, 2009
Region 7 Radiation Therapy Delegate, 2005

Affiliate positions
Alabama Society of Radiologic Technologists
Executive Board Member, 2009-2010
President, 2008 - 2009
Vice-President, 2004 - 2005
Board member, 2002 - 2005
Radiation Therapy Chapter Delegate, 2002 - 2004

Alabama Association of Educators and Imagers in the Radiologic Sciences (ALAEIRS)
President, 2003 - 2004
President-elect, 2002 - 2003

Other positions
Alabama Radiation Therapy Society President, 2002 - 2003 President elect, 2001 - 2002 Vice-president, 2000 - 2001

Vision
Within my radiation therapy certification, I have worked as an educator, manager, continuing education coordinator within the workplace as well as within professional organizations, staff and lead radiation therapist, simulation specialist, and locum within the USA. I am now on a mentoring committee with the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) as well as with the Association of Educators for Imaging and Radiologic Sciences (AEIRS) because I feel that providing thoughtful, practical guidance to our young people is a priority.

Qualifications
I have organized workshops, seminars, and one day reviews. I have taught online using blended/hybrid and distance educational model.

Educator in the Radiologic Sciences for 10 years
Attended ASRT Leadership Academy for Educators /ASRT Leadership Academy for Governance 2005
Master's in Health Education 2002
BS in Health Administration 2000

Goals
I can organize and motivate people using humor combined with honesty to diffuse tense situations. I have the ability to laugh at myself, and to admit when I am wrong. I am one of the lucky people who have been allowed to be employed within a profession that I love, and that I view more as a vocation rather than just a job.

To serve as Director at Large with honesty and integrity
To serve as a role model for excellence to the younger members of the society

DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE

John William Eichinger, MSRS (R) (CT)
Program Director
Technical College of the Lowcountry
Beaufort, South Carolina

AEIRS positions
Member since 2003

ASRT positions
Member since 2003

Affiliate positions
South Carolina Society of Radiologic Technologists
Chair Council on Education, 2005 - 2008
Council on Education, 2003 - present
Annual Meeting Committee ,2004 - 2007
Sergeant-At-Arms, 2006
Member since 2003

Other positions
JRCERT site visitor,2006 - present
Lambda Nu, 2009

Vision
I am convinced that AEIRS has helped greatly enhance imaging sciences education. Collaboratively working with other organizations dedicated to advancing radiologic technology, while networking with fellow educators, will further provide what is needed as we move into the future.

Qualifications
My professional experience has afforded me many learning opportunities that I feel can benefit AEIRS. I have experience as a staff technologist, supervisor, department manager, clinical instructor, and program director. I serve as a JRCERT site visitor and hold a MSRS degree from Midwestern State University. I have found radiologic technology education to be a passion and feel that serving as a board member to AEIRS is one way to .give back. to something that has been very good to me.

Goals
AEIRS should be forward thinking at all times. We need to continue to enhance the service now offered, and work to increase membership. This strength in numbers will afford opportunities, not only to current members but, to future technologists needing direction to help them embrace their passion to educate.

DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE

Shelley L. Giordano, DHSc, R.T. (R) (MR) (ARRT)
Academic Coordinator
Director of Clinical Education Master's of Health Science Radiologist Assistant Program
Quinnipiac University
Hamden, CT

AEIRS positions
Research and Scholarship Committee Member, 2009 - 2010
Member since 2008

ASRT positions
ASRT Connecticut Delegate, 2007 - 2008

Affiliate positions
Connecticut Society of Radiologic Technologists
President-Elect, 2007 - 2008
Vice President, 2006 - 2007
Membership Chairman, 2004 - 2006

Other positions
Quinnipiac University
Master's of Health Science Radiologist Assistant Program Academic Coordinator
Director of Clinical Education, Assistant Professor
Diagnostic Imaging Program: Director of Clinical Education (clinical coordinator) 2005-2009
Diagnostic Imaging Program: Assistant Professor 2003-present

Vision
As a newer educator in the radiologic sciences I strongly believe AEIRS needs to reach out to the younger faculty members of radiologic programs to encourage participation in the AEIRS organization; not only as members but also as active participants. AEIRS can be an extremely valuable resource to younger faculty by providing access to phenomenal resources including the expertise of radiologic technology educators, scholarly articles and presentations at conferences. I see the future of AEIRS as an organization that mentors the new faculty entering the field and fostering the interest of current technologists and students to enter education.

Qualifications
As a 33 year old full-time assistant professor I feel I can relate to the new educators in the field of radiologic technology and offer guidance and mentoring for those entering the profession. With the completion of my Doctorate of Health Science (2008) I also believe I have gained tremendous insight into new teaching techniques, the integration of interdisciplinary education into the radiography curriculum and how to encourage research projects between students and faculty.

Goals
AEIRS should be the primary site for educators in radiography education. The place educators turn to first for new research regarding teaching methods, curriculum development and assistance with research projects.

DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE

Tracy Herrmann, M.Ed., R.T.(R)
Professor and Program Director
University of Cincinnati, Raymond Walters College
Cincinnati, Ohio

AEIRS positions
2010 Ohio Workshop, 2009 - 2010
Mentoring Services Committee, 2009 - 2010
Secretary Treasurer, 2008 - 2009
Imaging Curriculum Task Force, 2006 - 2007
Membership Committee, 2005 - 2006
Member since 1988

ASRT positions
Image Gently CR/DR Steering Committee Representative, 2009 - 2010
Education Chapter Delegate, 2007 - 2009
Member Nominating Committee, 2003 - 2005
Teller House of Delegates, 2003
Region 6 Education Chapter Delegate, 1999 - 2001
Ohio Affiliate Delegate House of Representatives, 1996
Member since 1984

Affiliate positions
The Ohio Society of Radiologic Technologists
Co-Chair 2010 Annual Meeting Committee, 2008 - 2010
Member Strategic Planning Committee, 1997 - 1998, 2007 - 2009
Financial Manager, 2007 - 2009
Trustee, 1999 - 2000, 2005 - 2007
Web Co-Editor, 2006 - 2007
Chair Public Relations Committee, 2006 - 2007
Ad Hoc Committee on Membership Data, 2005 - 2007
Co-Chair Professional Linkages, 2005 - 2006
Pen-Hu-Mac-Par Lecturer, 2005
Co-Chairperson 2005 Annual Meeting Committee, 2003 - 2005
Quiz Bowl Judge and/or Moderator, 1995 - 2004
Chair Continuing Professional Education Committee, 2001 - 2003
Chair Ad Hoc Committee on Continuing Professional Education, 1999 - 2000
Awarded Technologist of the Year, April 2000
Chair Nominating Committee, 1997 - 1998
Chair Board of Trustees, 1997 - 1998
President, 1996 - 1997
Co-Chair 1997 Annual Meeting Committee, 1995 - 1997
President-Elect, 1995 - 1996
Vice President, 1995 - 1996
Recording Secretary, 1993 - 1995
Member Ad Hoc Committee on Professionalism and Status, 1994 - 1995
Member Education Committee, 1988 - 1993, Chairperson, 1991 - 1993
Member since 1983

Other positions
JRCERT Team Chair, 2000 - 2010
JRCERT Site Visitor, 1994 - 2010
JRCERT Site Visitor Apprentice, 1990 - 1994

Vision
AEIRS will be the premiere mentoring and educational resource for radiologic and imaging sciences faculty providing support for use of the latest advances in education and technology.

Qualifications
I have been helping students learn for 23 years and am dedicated to the research and application of active learning strategies and assessment. By serving professional societies in diverse roles, I have developed a skill set that will allow me to uphold and assist with the further development of the AEIRS Strategic Plan.

Goals
AEIRS should continue work on the mentoring initiative and help educators cope with the ever-changing technology in our professions.

DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE

Nina Kowalczyk, Ph.D., R.T. (R)(CT)(QM), FASRT
Associate Professor- Radiologic Sciences and Therapy
The Ohio State University
Columbus, OH

AEIRS positions
Executive Editor Spectrum, 2009 - 2010
Co-chairman, Research and Scholarship Committee, 2008 - 2010
Research and Scholarship Committee Member, 2005 - 2008
Graduate Studies Committee, 2005 - 2008
Member since 2004

ASRT positions
Editorial Review Board Vice-Chairman, 2007 - 2010
Committee on Fellows Chairman, 2009 - 2010
Education & Research Foundation Research Grants Advisory Panel, 2009 - 2010
Practice Standards Taskforce: Quality Management, 2009 - 2010
House of Delegate Commission, 2008 - 2009
Education & Research Foundation Research Grants Advisory Panel, 2008 - 2009
Committee on Fellows -Member, 2007 - 2009
Editorial Review Board- Member, 1995 - 2007
Practice Standards Taskforce: Quality Management, 2005 - 2008
National Quality Management Delegate, ASRT House of Delegates, 2006 - 2008
Quality Management Chapter - Chairman, 2006 - 2008
Baccalaureate Degree in Radiation Sciences Core Curriculum Committee, 2006 - 2007
Practice Standards Taskforce: Radiologist Assistant, 2005 - 2006,
Practice Standards Taskforce: Computed Tomography, 2005 - 2006
Quality Management Delegate, Region VI, ASRT House of Delegates, 2003 - 2005
Management Modality Delegate, Region VI, ASRT House of Delegates, 1998 - 2000
Member since 1983

Affiliate positions
Ohio Society of Radiologic Technologists
Parliamentarian, 1995 - 2010
Member Health Policy Committee, 2009 - 2010
Co-chairman Health Policy Committee; Strategic Planning Committee, 2002 - 2008
Editor Cardinal Rays, OSRT Newsletter, 2004 - 2005
Co- chairman, Annual Meeting, 2004 - 2005
Co-chairman of Continuing Education Committee, 2001 - 2004
OSRT Honorary Life Member

Other positions
State: Ohio Department of Health
Radiation Generating Equipment Subcommittee - Radiation Advisory Council, 2002 - 2010
General X-ray Machine Operator Curriculum Revision Committee - Co-Chairman, 2006 - 2007

Vision
I envision AEIRS as the premier national organization addressing issues pertinent to both experienced and novice educators in all areas of the radiation sciences. In addition to meeting continuing educational needs of educators through a variety of venues, I also believe AEIRS should serve as the nucleus for scholarship and research in the field of radiation science education. I am supportive of creating a formal mentoring program and hope that through this effort AEIRS is able to meet the needs of each educator based upon his/her level of experience and area of employment.

Qualifications
I have been actively involved in professional organizations for almost 30 years and have served in many capacities at the state and national level. My previous experience as a clinician and radiology administrator provide a well-rounded background in which to base my approach to education at both the graduate and undergraduate level and allow me to see situations for a variety of perspectives.

Goals
AEIRS should be the premier national organization representing experienced and novice educators in all areas of the radiation sciences and should be the nucleus for scholarship and research in the field of radiation science education.

DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE

Kim Metcalf, Ed. D., R.T. (R) (T)
Assistant Professor, Graduate Program in Medical Imaging
MGH Institute of Health Professions
Boston, MA

AEIRS positions
Member Editorial Review Board, 2006 - 2010
Member MRI Curriculum Task Force, 2006 - 2008
Member since 2006

ASRT positions
Member Editorial Review Board, 2008 - Present
Graduate of the ASRT Leadership Academy, 1999
Member National Committee for Research & Development, 1996 - 1998
Member National Task Force for Manpower - Radiation Therapy, 1996 - 1997

AHRA positions
Member Editorial Review Board, 2002 - 2006

Affiliate positions
Radiology Educators of Maine
President, 1995 - 1996
Secretary, 1993 - 1995

Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners - State of Maine
Vice Chair, 1998
Member, 1997 - 1998

Other positions
The George Washington University
Adjunct Faculty, Department of Clinical Research & Leadership, 2010
The MGH Institute of Health Professions
Assistant Professor, Graduate Program in Medical Imaging, 2003 - Present
Teaching & Learning Advisory Committee, 2009 - Present
Teaching & Learning Program Development Committee, 2009 - Present
NEASC Committee, 2008 - Present
Academic Affairs & Governance Committee, 2007 - Present
MRI Planning Committee, 2006 - Present
Ethics committee, 2005 - Present
Medical Imaging Advisory Board, 2003 - Present
St. Mary's Regional Medical Center - Director of Imaging Services
United Way Cabinet - Co-Chairperson 2003, ECM 2003
HIPAA Committee, 2003 - 2004
H*Works Committee, 2003 - 2004
Hospital Safety Committee, 2002 - 2004
Radiation Safety Committee, 2002 - 2004
New England College
Adjunct Faculty, Master of Science in Management Program, 2007 - Present
Saint Joseph's College of Maine
Adjunct Faculty, BSRS Degree Program, 1998 - 2010
Assistant Dean of the College, 1997 - 1998
Interim Assistant Dean, Division of Graduate & Professional Studies, 1997 - 1998
Program Director, BSRS Degree Program, 1993 - 1998
Distance Education Management Team, 1993 - 1998
College UCEA Representative, 1998

Vision
When the AEIRS organization was founded in 1967, it was to "stimulate an interest in radiologic technology through the academic environment and to provide a means for health care professionals to exchange expertise and ideas." I see the vision of the AEIRS organization as one that dovetails perfectly with my own vision for the imaging and radiologic sciences profession. This vision is one of sharing knowledge through the mentoring of others in the field. It is our responsibility as educators, to guide future educators by example, by encouraging them along and teaching them what we know. As members of AEIRS, it makes complete sense that we should be imparting our knowledge to other junior faculty and sharing with those interested in moving into education. If I am elected to a Director-At-Large position, in this leadership role I will support AEIRS by facilitating and encouraging the exchange of expertise and ideas between colleagues. I will work toward the development of mentoring programs and other mechanisms to harness the knowledge of our most experienced educators so that the membership of AEIRS as well as others in the profession may benefit from what these seasoned educators have learned.

Qualifications
I have over 29 years of experience in the imaging and radiologic sciences profession, with 16 years in education. I have held various management and administrative positions and have served on a number of committees in various organizations. I am well organized, concise, very detail oriented and I am very comfortable working as part of a team. I sincerely want to become involved in the leadership of the AEIRS organization and feel that the Director-At-Large position is the right place to start. Education is something that I am very passionate about and I wish to share this enthusiasm and commitment with my fellow colleagues of this educational organization. I want to see the organization move forward and grow and I am not afraid of working hard to make this happen. Should I be elected, I can promise you that I will not let you down.

Goals
The AEIRS organization should be supporting the needs of educators in the imaging and radiologic sciences profession. This organization should be a catalyst for the sharing of expertise and ideas between educators in this field. Through mentoring activities and support of fellow educators, we all will win and the profession will be transformed in the process.

LIFE MEMBER STATUS

Eugene D. Frank, MA, RT(R), FASRT, FAEIRS
Retired, Associate Professor of Radiography
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
Rochester, MN

AEIRS positions
Fellows Committee Chair, 2005 - Present
Alliance (CARE) Liaison, 2002 - 2007
Membership Committee Co-chair, 2000 - 2003
AEIRS Honors Lecturer, 2001
Course Director, .II Principles of Clinical Instruction,. Phoenix, AZ, 1998
Director-At-Large, Board of Directors, 1994 - 1996
AEIRS Hartman Centennial Lecturer, 1995
Course Director, "I Principles of Clinical Instruction", Phoenix, AZ, 1995
RSNA Liaison, 1993 - 1995
Nominations Committee, 1992
National Radiologic Technology Week Chair, 1990 - 1992
International Committee, 1989 - 1992
Member since 1984

ASRT positions
Committee on Memorial Lectures, Chair, 1995 - 1997
Committee on Memorial Lectures, Member, 1994
Committee on Radiography Education, Member, 1994
Editor, "Radiologic Exchange" in Radiologic Technology, 1985 - 1990
Editorial Review Board, Member. Radiologic Technology, 1984 - 1990
Quality Assurance Committee, Member, 1982
Professional Affairs Committee, Chair, 1980
Professional Affairs Committee, Project Coordinator, 1979

RSNA positions
Associated Sciences Coordinator, 1993 - 1995

Affiliate positions
Minnesota Society of Radiologic Technologists
Instructor Radiation Safety Courses (RSO), 2006 - 2009
Coordinator Annual Meeting, 1993
Chair Board of Directors, 1985
Past President Board of Directors/Parliamentarian, 1984
President, 1983
President Elect, 1982
Chair Fund Raising Committee, 1980
Chair 39th Annual Meeting Program Committee, 1978
Treasurer Executive Board, 1978 - 1980
Secretary Executive Board, 1976 - 1978
Member since 1975

Other positions
International Visiting Faculty: Belgium, Portugal, Japan, Greece, Brazil, Singapore, Canada, England, Thailand, 1981 - 2007
Author or Coauthor: Quality Control in Diagnostic Imaging, 1982 - Present
Merrill's Atlas of Radiographic Positioning, 1982 - Present
Merrill's Atlas, Pocket Guide to Radiography, 1982 - Present
Merrill's Atlas, Workbook, 1982 - Present
Radiography Essentials for Limited Practice, 1982 - Present
Radiography Essentials for Limited Practice, Workbook, 1982 - Present