About Us
College of Health and Human Services offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in health science, kinesiology, medical technology, nursing, occupational therapy, and social work. Each of these programs combines theoretical courses with practice experiences to prepare students for professional positions in health and human services.
Vision, Mission, Goal & Expected Outcome
Vision
The College of Health and Human Services will be the college of choice for the preparation of baccalaureate and masters level health and human services professionals in a 4-20 county region of East-Central Michigan. It will provide regional leadership, intellectual support and continuing education for health and human services professionals.
Mission
The College of Health and Human Services prepares professional leaders who transform the health of individuals, families and communities of a culturally diverse world through collaborative knowledge development, utilization and dissemination consistent with their respective level of preparation.
Goal
The programs of the College of Health and Human Services will provide undergraduate and graduate education, as well as continuing education, that prepares professionals for practice in the 21st century health and hyman services systems.
Expected Outcome
Graduates of the College of Health and Human Services will meet the professional and legal regulatory standards necessary to be eligible to practice and pursue graduate education consistent with their discipline and level of educational preparation.
Dean's Message
A new era of opportunity began with the renaming of the College from Nursing and Health Sciences to Health and Human Services, and the accompanying addition of the departments of Kinesiology and Social Work. Historically the college was dedicated to educating health professionals, who have improved the health of the region by promoting healthful living and providing quality care. As the college has expanded so has its scope, with addition of new disciplines providing opportunities for greater inter-departmental collaboration to meet regional health and human services needs. Research indicates high quality care and quality of life is achieved most effectively and efficiently through collaboration efforts between and among health and human services professionals and those they serve. Health and human services professionals practice in a variety of roles and many setting, accepting responsibility for provision of services and improvement of outcomes. If interested in quality health and human services education, scholarships and service, I welcome you to join us in the role of your choice as we develop new trans-disciplinary opportunities.
Janalou Blecke, Dean
College of Health and Human Services
History of the College
The College of Health and Human Services was established in 2008 through a merger of existing program in health science, kinesiology, medical technology, nursing, ocupational therapy and social work. The programs meet national standards of excellence for their related discipline, and produce graduates prepared for positions for health and human services.
Health programs began at SVSU in 1976 when Dr. Crystal M. Lange provided visionary leadership for development of bachelors program in nursing and medical technology, initially known as the College of Nursing and Allied Health Sciences. By 1992 the Occupational Therapy program was admitted. Dr. Lange was Dean of the College for twenty years, and prior to her death in 1999 it was renamed in her honor, becoming the Crytal M. Lange College of Nursing & Health Sciences. In 2006 Health Science programs were developed, followed in 2008 by the merger of existing Kinesiology and Social Work programs into the new College of Health and Human Services.
Crystal M. Lange
Dr. Lange joined the SVSU staff in 1976 as Dean and Professor. Her leadership ability was recognized early in her career, resulting in supervisory positions in nursing practice and education. Her contribution to nursing education and professional organizations led to national recognition as a Fellow of the American Academy of Nurses (FAAN).
Love of learning and service to others were important to Dr. Lange, and she encouraged others to follow her example. She was known to say: "I thought I had learned all my lessons, but I guess there is still something God has to teach me." Her impact on others was evident in the words of President Eric Gilbertson who said, "We name things for people because they represent the very best qualities to which the rest of us must aspire. Crystal's name should be an inspiration to all those students and others who will benefit from her life and work."
Clinical Simulation and Learning Resources Laboratory
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The College of Health and Human Services has a simulated clinical environment to facilitate learning of students. Faculty members and laboratory staff guide student learning in an environment supplied with health care equipment and technology. This facilitates development of the knowledge and skill essential to safe practice of role behaviors prior to application in the health delivery system. Kristine Roethlisberger is the coordinator of this learning resource.
For more information contact:
Kristine Roethlisberger
Learning Lab Coordinator
989.964.4382
ksr(at)svsu.edu
International Students
International students interested in careers in nursing, occupational therapy, medical technology, health science, kinesiology or social work programs must meet prerequisite requirements. They need to apply for international student admission to SVSU. The Office of International Programs is available to support international students.
International Opportunities
Study abroad opportunities are available for SVSU pre-professional students through the Office of International Programs and through the College for students admiited to professional programs. International trips to study health care in other countries through the College have been to China, Australia, Vietnam & Cambodia.
Continuing Education
Continuing education opportunities are offered on regular basis for each of the disciplines in the College.