Instructional Leadership, emphasis: K-12 School Leadership (MEd)
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What's happening in Health and Human Services

Looking for the latest news from CHHS? Read on to see how Northern Arizona University is changing the face of healthcare—on campus and around the world.

Evelyn Goes to Washington

ol25 | January 3, 2023

When Evelyn turned 16, the impacts of being undocumented became more apparent. She couldn’t legally get a job. She couldn’t drive. She navigated those challenges and persisted, and laws changed… Read more
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CHHS accomplishments in 2021

ol25 | July 9, 2021

Researchers in the Southwest Health Equity Research Collaboration recently completed a 44-page guide for caregivers of people with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, available on their NAU ADRD caregivers project website… Read more
N A U graduation cap.

Ottens Foundation Funds Native American Health Efforts

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For over 31 years, the John and Sophie Ottens Foundation has donated more than $13 million to NAU, fulfilling the mission of supporting Native American students and providing health services to the greater Native American community of northern Arizona… Read more
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Painting the Minds of Children

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Due to COVID-19, our Occupational Therapy students have had limited opportunities for hands on engagement with their community in order to further develop their professional skills… Read more
Occupational therapy office at N A U.

Dental Hygiene program community work

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On November 12th, the Dental Hygiene program provided FREE preventative dental care to a total of 11 veterans and have 26 vouchers for future veterans to receive free dental care… Read more
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Recent CHHS Accomplishments

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Northern Arizona University’s has been ranked #4 by Best Value Schools for the Best Online RN Programs. Read more accomplishments… Read more
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Elias Villarreal Nominated!

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The Physician Assistant Education Association (PAEA) has nominated Elias Villarreal to serve as a member of the National Advisory Council on the National Health Service Corps (NACNHSC)… Read more
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