Newswatch: October 2004

ASRT's leadership academy for educators graduates 21 students

After an intense 3-day program designed to support the instructional needs of radiology educators, 21 radiologic science educators from around the world graduated from the second-annual Leadership Academy for Educators, sponsored by the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT of Albuquerque, NM).

"Educator woes shared throughout the world are that they're asked to do more with less," said Kevin Powers, EdS, RT(R)(M), ASRT's director of education. "They experience many of the same challenges, and having an opportunity to share with their peers is an invaluable experience."

Penelope Logsdon, RT(R), radiography program director at Elizabethtown Community and Technology College in Kentucky, attended the program. "I left the academy 'recharged' with new ideas and resources," she said. "I left feeling valued by my professional organization and motivated to continue my work, all with a new burst of energy that many of us veteran educators often need but do not recognize."

The ASRT provided each graduate with a leadership profile featuring extensive information about his or her own leadership styles. In addition, each graduate also received a CD-ROM with resources supporting topics discussed throughout the meeting as well as software, including drills and practice, presentations, Web-enabled test samples, and Webcams for creating and delivering content remotely. Each attendee also provided samples of their own assessment programs, which were distributed to the entire class of graduates.

The 2005 Leadership Academy for Educators will be held July 21-23, 2005. For more information visit www.asrt.org.

In addition to furthering the education of radiology professionals, ASRT is directing its energies and resources toward furthering the profession of radiology. The organization is giving $25,000 to Albuquerque public high schools in an effort to help teachers incorporate information about X-rays, CT scans, sonography, and MRI examinations into their classrooms. According to the organization, by raising students' awareness of the radiologic sciences, they can become better consumers of healthcare, improve their ability to communicate with healthcare providers, and enhance their overall understanding of the practical applications of medical science and technology.

Twenty-one students graduated from ASRT's Leadership Academy for Educators held in July. From left to right and front to back are students, speakers, and observers: Mary Jo Perry, RT(R)(M); Maryann Hardy; Connie Mitchell, RT(R)(CT); Lynne Freeland, RT(R); Angela Anderson, RT(R)(CT)(QM); Richard Terrass, RT(R); Dawn Fucillo, RT(R)(T)(QM); Penelope Logsdon, RT(R); Sal Martino; Barbara Smith, RT(R)(QM), FASRT; Michael Latimer, RT(R); Steven Castle, RT(T); Ester Verhovsek, RT(R)(T); John Lampignano, RT(R)(CT); Jewell Sweat, RT(R)(M); Sharon Cheek, RT(R)(M); Beverly Nias, RT(R)(T); Kevin Powers, RT(R)(M); ASRT CEO Lynn May; Kelli Haynes, RT(R); Cynthia Daniels, RT(R); Ginny Haselhuhn, RT(R); Gary Shaver; Robert Fosbinder, RT(R); Steve Dunnivant; Michael Kudlas, RT(R)(QM); Dale Collins, RT(R)(M)(QM); Jeff Killion, RT(R)(QM); and Kevin Frey.