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East Stroudsburg University President Marcia G. Welsh, Ph.D., recently hosted a reception to celebrate the announcement of a new doctoral degree in health sciences. The program, which will begin in fall 2019, offers individuals an opportunity to earn an advanced health sciences degree with two concentrations: Health Management and Administration and Advanced Research Administration. Following completion of the common core, students will choose a concentration to complete the program. One great aspect of this program is that it will be offered through weekend courses designed for the busy healthcare executive with a suggested three-year (nine-term) schedule and dissertation for completion. For more information about the new doctoral program, visit esu.edu/dhsc. Among those attending the event are members of the program development team and administrators, including

(first row, from left): Paul Shemansky, member, ESU Council of Trustees ; Marcia Welsh, Ph.D., president ESU; L. Patrick Ross, chair, Council of Trustees; Joanne Bruno, J.D., provost; Bruno Klaus, member, Council of Trustees. (Second row, from left): William Bajor, Ph.D., director of graduate and extended studies; Robert Smith, Ph.D., assistant vice president for institutional effectiveness, planning and assessment; Kimberley Razzano, Ph.D., associate professor and chair, department of health studies; Doug Lare, Ed.D., professor and co-department chair, professional and secondary education; Shala Davis, Ph.D., professor and department chair, exercise science; Gavin Moir, Ph.D., professor, exercise science; Denise Seigart, Ph.D., dean, college of health sciences; and Chad Witmer, Ph.D., professor, exercise science.