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leadership Northeast Texas Community College invites applications for a new Program Director for the Dental Hygiene Program. Northeast Texas Community College (NTCC) was founded in 1985 and is located in a peaceful rural setting in Titus County just east of Mt. Pleasant, TX. In 2011, NTCC was named a “Great College to Work for” by The Chronicle of Higher Education and was identified as one of the nation’s 50 fastest growing community colleges two years in a row by Community College Week Magazine. With a long-standing reputation for academic excellence, NTCC offers over 40 programs of study, including seven healthcare programs. There are approximately 3,400 students enrolled, up 35% in the last three years. The strategic direction of the college is based on academic excellence, focusing on state-of-the-art technology and facilities. Our Dental Hygiene program has a reputation for attracting top students from across the region. The Dental Hygiene Program is a fully accredited program and has graduated the last five classes with a 100% licensure pass rate and employment rate. In addition, NTCC has re -cently obtained funding to update the dental hygiene clinic with digital x-ray equipment and electronic dental and health records. The Program Director of the NTCC Dental Hygiene Program must be both a leader and a manager, capable of building and maintaining relationships with dental hygiene faculty and regional dental profes-sionals. The new Program Director will be responsible for leading the Dental Hygiene Program forward in order to achieve its stated goals and objectives. This position represents a unique opportunity for a dynamic professional to oversee curriculum management and program accreditation. The Program Di -rector will also be responsible for faculty recruitment, supervision and evaluation, clinical coordination, student admission processes and student recruitment and retention. In addition, the Program Director will be responsible for the preparation and administration of the program budget, the acquisition of external funds to enhance the mission of the program and will provide continual monitoring and as-sessment of the program. The Director for the Dental Hygiene Program must possess a Bachelor’s degree in Dental Hygiene and a Master’s degree or higher degree, or must be currently enrolled in a Master’s or higher degree program and have the professional experience necessary to understand and fulfill the program goals. The program director’s background should include administrative experience, instructional experience and professional experience in clinical practice, either as a dental hygienist or a dentist. A minimum of three years of successful clinical practice as a dental hygienist or dentist and some teaching experience is required. Must be licensed as a Dental Hygienist or Dentist in Texas (or be eligible for licensure) and be familiar with the American Dental Association Accreditation Guidelines. The program director must demonstrate creativity and innovation in the field, service in the profession and/or community, sensitiv -ity to and knowledge of a diverse student population, and an understanding of the mission and philoso -phy of community colleges. Salary and rank are commensurate with experience and qualifications. The start date is August, 2012. Visit www.ntcc.edu or contact Diana Hall @ntcc.edu. to advertise Ad close date is 45 days preceding month of issue. 2012 rates: Boxed display—$196/ column inch. Standard rates — $40.00 per line for boldface headlines. Additional lines— $30.00 (six words per line). 1-point border — $25.00. Color — $100.00. VISA OR MASTERCARD accepted. Send ad copy to Access Classified, American Dental Hygienists’ Association, 444 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 3400, Chicago, IL 60611. For assistance, call 312-440-8937; fax: 312-467-1806. ADHA reserves the right to accept, withdraw, or decline advertisements at its discretion. n The May-June edition of “Strive” misidentified faculty mentor Lois Dondiego, BASDH, RDH, CDA, instructor, Allied Dental Education, School of Health Related Professions, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. We apologize for the error. helped her understand that a constituent association is made up of volunteers with many different talents, and that in order to work effectively together, it’s important to understand and utilize the different strengths. “I have kept those materials for reference because I have sometimes seen an individual overlooked when a person is elected or placed into a role that is not paired to their strength,” she said. “Finding the right fit of talent and strength to a par -ticular office is important for associations to function to their highest potential and for officers to enjoy their leadership roles.” Applications for the 2012 UYP confer -ence went live on the ADHA website in June. Arnold has this advice: “When writing your essay, take time to reflect on the core feelings you have for dental hygiene, the desire you have to strengthen our profes-sion/association and your vision to grow.” Miller summed it up saying, “Just sim -ply apply. The ADHA staff does a fantastic job ensuring everyone is comfortable and where they are supposed to be. UYP may take you out of your comfort zone, but be open to working with others and getting to know your colleagues! We are all so different, yet similar in so many ways. We are dedicated and committed to our profession, which makes us leaders in that respect, and we have so much passion that it’s hard to bridle all of that in the limited amount of time we have to share experiences and thoughts.” Ruley agreed. “Networking with other RDHs in leadership roles from across the country is so important,” she said. “It’s nice to know you’re not alone. We all share the same passions and problems.” Philips noted, “If you do not succeed initially, keep applying. The networking, friendships, skills, and overall experience are well worth it. The memories that you create while in attendance will change your outlook on being actively involved in the profession and the association.” Apply today for one of the best pro-fessional experiences of your career. As Philips told us, “UYP exceeded my expec -tations and has proven to be a wonderful experience. I truly believe it changed my outlook on being active in the association. I feel that it is an honor and a responsibil-ity to be active in some capacity. “Change can only occur if there are dedicated individuals willing to take on the task and carry it forward. UYP and ADHA made me realize that I can be part of this process, which can be very rewarding.” Carol A. Jahn, RDH, MS, is a lifelong ADHA member who has had many roles and elected positions including ADHA treasurer. Currently, she is ADHA’s representative to the International Federation of Den-tal Hygiene and serves on its Leadership Development Committee. She is employed by Water Pik, Inc. as senior professional relations manager. She can be reached at cjahn@waterpik.com. n continued from page 24 32 JUL 2012 access
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