School of Nursing

Susan Sanner, R.N., Ph.D.


Dr. Sanner's Homepage

Philosophy of Teaching

Education and Experience

Courses Taught

Research and Scholarship

Special Awards and Recognition

Sigma Theta Tau International

Xi Rho Chapter, Sigma Theta Tau International

Community Service

Research and Scholarship

External Grants

2007: "Partnering to Increase the Nursing Workforce Diversity." Funded by the Division of Nursing, Bureau of Health Professions, Health Resources and Services Administration, Department of Health and Human Services. Grant no. D19HP08207; amount $1,005,897 for period 07/01/07-06/30/2010. Role: Principle Investigator

2006: "Partnering to Increase the Nursing Workforce Diversity." Approved and recommended for full funding by the Division of Nursing, Bureau of Health Professions, Health Resources and Services Administration, Department of Health and Human Services. No funding received. Role: Principle Investigator

2002: "Preparing the Next Generation of Nurses." Funded by the Division of Nursing, Bureau of Health Professions, Health Resources and Services Administration, Department of Health and Human Services in the amount of $850,000. Roles: Project Coordinator, Project Director.

2001: "Nursing Workforce Diversity for the New Millennium." Funded by the Division of Nursing, Bureau of Health Professions, Health Resources and Services Administration, Department of Health and Human Services in the amount of $650,000. Role: Project Associate

2000: "The Experiences of Students with English as a Second Language." Funded by Sigma Theta Tau International in the amount of $3500.00. Role: Principle Investigator

Internal Grants

2004: "Applying the Principles of Universal Design Instruction Using a Human Simulator Model." Funded by the CSU Faculty Development Committee in the amount of $1500.00. Role: Principle Investigator

2003: "The Use of Concept Mapping to Enhance Student Nurses' Critical Thinking." Funded by the CSU Faculty Development Committee in the amount of $2500.00. Role: Principle Investigator

Publications

Sanner, S. & Deis, M. (2005). How Can Interdisciplinary Collaboration between Schools Impact the Academic Performance of Culturally Diverse Students. Southern Association of Management 2005 International Business Conference Proceedings.

Wilson, A., Sanner, S., McAllister, L. (2003). Diversity White Paper. Invited paper for Sigma Theta Tau International 37th Biennial Conference held in Toronto, Canada, October 31-November 6, 2003. Paper also published on web site.

Sanner, S., Wilson, A., & Samson, L. (2002). The Experiences of International Students in a Baccalaureate Nursing Program, Journal of Professional Nursing, 18(4), 206-213.

International Presentations

Sanner, S., Wilson, A., & McAllister, L. (2005). Mentoring Students for Success, presented at Sigma Theta Tau International Biennial Conference, Indianapolis, IN.

Manglitz, E., Miller, A., & Sanner, S. (2005). Using the Principles of Universal Design to Promote Instruction, presented at the International Society for Exploring Teaching and Learning Annual Conference, Cocoa Beach, Florida.

Sanner, S., Barnes, K., & Geller, D. (2005). Applying the Principles of Universal Design Instruction using a Human Simulator Model, presented at the International Society for Exploring Teaching and Learning Annual Conference, Cocoa Beach, Florida.

Sanner, S. (2004). The Student Success and Faculty Development Grant Program: A Campus-Wide Approach to Engaging Students in the Classroom, presented at the International Society for Exploring Teaching and Learning Annual Conference, Baltimore, MD.

Sanner, S. (2004). The Experiences of Students with English as a Second Language in a Baccalaureate Nursing Program, presented at the Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing Research Congress, Dublin, Ireland.

Sanner, S., Wilson, A. (2003). Partnering with Middle Schools to Showcase Nursing, presented at the Sigma Theta Tau International Biennial Conference, Toronto, Canada.

National Presentations

Sanner, S. (2004). The Student Success and Faculty Developmen Grant Program: A Campus-Wide Approach to Engaging Students in the Classroom, presented at the American Association ofColleges of Nursing Conference, Sunny Isles, Florida.

Sanner, S. & Wilson, A. (2004). Improving the Retention of Disadvantaged Students through a Formal Mentoring Program,presented at the American Association of Colleges of Nursing Conference, Sunny Isles, Florida.

Wilson, A., & Sanner, S. (2004). Enhancing Diverse Students Academic Skills through Collaboration, presented at the American Association of Colleges of Nursing Conference, Sunny Isles,Florida.

Sanner, S., Wilson, A., & McAllister, L. (2003). Developing Faculty Leaders in Cultural Competence, presented at the American Association of Colleges of Nursing Conference, San Antonio,Texas.

Wilson, A., & Sanner, S. (2002). SOS: A Summer Enrichment Program, presented at the American Association of Colleges of Nursing,Orlando, Florida.

Sanner, S. & Broussard, A. (2000). Establishing Student Health Services on a Commuter Campus, presented at Wellness 2000 Conference, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

Regional Presentations

Glenn, B., Odom, S., Sanner, S. (2007). Components of Successful Partnerships as a Foundation for Evidenced-Based Practice,presented at Sigma Theta Tau International Region 7 conference,Hyatt Regency, Savannah, GA, January 12-13.

Sanner, S. & Wilson, A. (2006). An Academic Enhancement Program for Pre-Nursing Students to Increase Diversity in Nursing, presented at SREB Council on Collegiate Education for Nursing, Atlanta, GA.

Wilson, A. & Sanner, S. (2006). Increasing Diversity in Nursing Education with Mentoring, presented at SREB Council Collegiate Education for Nursing, Atlanta, GA.

Local Presentations

Sanner, S. & Wilson, A. & Samson, L. (2002). The Experiences of International Students in a Baccalaureate Nursing Program, invited presentation at Sigma Theta Tau International, Xi Rho Chapter New member Tea, Morrow, GA.

Sanner, S., & Wilson, A. (2000). The Experiences of International Students in a Baccalaureate Nursing Program, presented at Cultural Competence in Practice, Kennesaw State University.

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