"农夫导航 joins a prestigious group of high-quality degree programs in recognizing the value of, and need for, well-educated and trained leaders in furthering public protection and enhanced quality of life for clients of organizations providing senior living and health services,鈥� NAB Chair Mary Ellen Wilkinson said during the virtual presentation.
Bellarmine's Health and Aging Services Leadership Department prepares students to pursue a wide range of careers as leaders in the delivery of healthcare, senior living, or aging services鈥攋obs that are expected to increase exponentially over the next 10-15 years with the unprecedented growth in the number of older adults.
鈥淒epartment Chair Kevin Hansen and previous Chair David Wolf have developed a student-centric program rooted in the liberal arts tradition to prepare graduates for rewarding careers in a variety of settings that serve the needs of older adults,鈥� said Dr. Mark Wiegand, dean of the College of Health Professions. 鈥淭he accreditation by NAB recognizes the academic expertise of the faculty and the excellence in education that Bellarmine provides its students.鈥� Drs. Hansen and Wolf accepted the award on behalf of Bellarmine. 鈥淲e are very excited to join the outstanding group of NAB-accredited programs in educating talented, critically-thinking and compassionate future leaders for essential health and aging services leadership positions,鈥� Hansen said. Established in 1995, NAB's academic accreditation program goals are to improve and strengthen the academic preparation of Health Services Executives.