MGH Institute of Health Professions Names Rika Judd, Manager of Graduate Admissions
New Manager of Graduate Admissions Joins MGH Institute of Health Professions
Boston, MA (PRWEB) November 10, 2006
Rika Judd has joined the MGH Institute of Health Professions, a graduate school affiliated with the Massachusetts General Hospital, and a member of the Partners Healthcare System Inc. Ms. Judd will serve as the new Manager of Graduate Admissions. Formerly, Judd was Associate Director of Graduate Admissions at Chapman University in Orange, CA, for six years, where she received her Master of Arts in School Counseling. She has extensive knowledge of college recruitment and advisement protocols, as well as experience working with a variety of student information systems. A previous resident of New England, she created and owned a successful retail business in Portland, ME, prior to working for Chapman University.
"The Institute is eager to tap Rika's admissions expertise as we launch two new programs in Nursing and are experiencing record increases in enrollments in every program," said Director of Student Affairs Carolyn Locke.
In addition to her role at the MGH Institute, Ms. Judd is a member of the National Association of Graduate Admissions Professionals and the American School Counselor Association.
The MGH Institute of Health Professions (www. mghihp. edu), an academic affiliate of Massachusetts General Hospital, is an innovative and independent graduate school that operates within the framework of Partners HealthCare System. A progressive leader in developing comprehensive models of health care education, the MGH Institute prepares advanced practice professionals for careers in the fields of nursing, physical therapy, speech-language pathology, medical imaging (radiologic technology) and clinical investigation through a distinctive combination of academic study, clinical practice and research.
An average of 800 students are enrolled in graduate level and certificate programs, with an increasing number of courses available online. The MGH Institute is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges.
[Editors: Our style preference is to not spell out 'MGH' on a first reference to our name, as it incorrectly implies the Institute is a department within the hospital. Alternately, we recommend, "The MGH Institute of Health Professions, an academic affiliate of Massachusetts General Hospital..."]
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