Connie Stopper RN, MSN, MEd, CNS Associate Professor Education:   BSN Kent State University  MEd Kent State University  MS Ohio State University - Family Health Nursing, Nursing Administration  Doctoral Candidate, University of Akron - Educational Administration Awards:  Ohio Nurses Association  Excellence in Nursing Education Award  Barb Mims Distinguished Nurse of the Year Award – SPDONA  Cornelius Congress Induction   Honorary Member ONSA  Honorary Recognition Mortar Board  Total Quality Service Award  Student Organization Advisor Award

Research and areas of interest:  Issues in Nursing Education and Nursing Education Administration  Distance Learning Technology in Nursing Education  Psych/Mental Health of Children and Families  Relationship-Based Care   Safe-Patient Handling  Role Transition in Nursing  Co-Author The Discipline of Nursing Teaching Experiences:  Introduction to Professional Nursing  Introduction to Nursing Process  RN Core I & II  Human Growth and Development  Nursing of Children  Professional Nursing Development  Nursing Informatics   Nursing education seminar & practicum Theoretical Basis of Nursing  Nurse Extern  Affiliations:  Member of American Nurses Association (ANA), ONA  Midwest Nursing Research Society (MNRS)  Sigma Theta Tau (STT)  NLN  ODK  Kent State University College of Nursing Alumni Council  Golden Key International Society Recent Professional/Academic Activities: Board of Directors - Summit/Portage District Ohio Nurses Association President – Delta Xi Chapter, Sigma Theta Tau International