Iota Mu Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International
Welcome to the Iota Mu Chapter Home Page. We are part of Region 3 of Sigma Theta Tau International and we are located at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Nursing.
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Iota Mu Chapter President, Ruth Ann Bridges with STTI President, Karen Morin & CEO, Patricia Thompson at the 41st STTI Biennial Conference in Grapevine, Texas. The convention was held October 29 - November 2, 2011.
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Iota Mu Chapter President, Ruth Ann Bridges receives chapter Key Award at STTI 41st Biennial Convention, Fall 2011 in Grapevine, Texas
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Elaine Emery, Rising Star Recipient from LCU presents at STTI 41st Biennial Convention in Grapevine, Texas. Iota Mu Chapter members from LCU nominated Elaine for the award.
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Dr. JoAnn Long and Dr. Carol Boswell presenting at STTI 41st Biennial Convention
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Dr. LaNell Harrison presenting at STTI 41st Biennial Convention
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Dr. Cindy Ford presenting at STTI 41st Biennial Convention
As part of Sigma Theta Tau International — Iota Mu Chapter you will join an international community of 260,000 nurses who share scholarly success, clinical experiences and personal integrity through a network of chapters located on nearly 400 college and university campuses. Members put themselves and the nursing profession at the forefront of health care. Together, our members serve as potent agents and catalysts for change throughout the world.
Strategic Goals for 2011-2012
- Inform potential candidates of the mission of the society (Counselors)
- Invite eligible candidates into the society (Counselors)
- Send two delegates to the STTI House of Delegates
- Send officers/members to leadership development programs (President)
- Have planning committees for planned activities that consist of two members other than member of the BOD (Vice President)
- Increased publicity of chapter activities and awards through e-mail and flyers ( Secretary)
- Provide and least three STTI sponsored/co-sponsored scholarly programs
- Award academic scholarships and research grants (President)
- Mentor new officers/officer transition meeting for new officers (President and President Elect)
- Participate in local and STTI philanthropic activities (Treasurer)
- Key Award (President Elect)
Officers and Committee Chairs 2010-2011
This group comprises the Iota Mu Board Members
| President | Ruth Ann Bridges | (806) 743-2730 ext. 232 |
| Vice President (Lubbock) | Cindy Ford | (806) 720-7676 |
| Secretary | Marnette Winner | (806) 743-7676 |
| Treasurer | Elizabeth Tombs | (806) 743-2730 |
| First Counselor/Eligibility | Pat Francis Johnson | |
| Secondary Counselor/Eligibility | Carol Strahan | |
| Governance | Laura Opton | (806) 743-2730 |
| Leadership Succession Chairman | Carmen Vela | (806) 797-0955 |
| Succession Committee | JoAnn Long | (806)720-7678 |
We are learners and mentors.
We are leaders and scholars.
We are researchers and clinicians.
We are the healing heart and certain hope.
We are nurses.
Announcements
- Board meeting
January 30, 2012, 11:30 am to 1:00 pm.
Room - ACB 260H. Please RSVP to ruthann.bridges@ttuhsc.edu
Benefits of Membership
- Professional affiliation
- Networking opportunities
- Continuing education
- Access to nursing research
- Career growth opportunities
- Professional publications
- Research grants and scholarships
- Awards and recognition of excellence
Elizabeth (Hanslik) Montalvo Scholarship
Sigma Theta Tau International Iota Mu Chapter is proud to announce the creation of a scholarship endowment in December of 2010 to fund the, Sigma Theta Tau International Iota Mu / Elizabeth (Hanslik) Montalvo Scholarship. The scholarship endowment will support several nursing leaders each year in scholarly endeavors.
Thank you to the Hanslik Family for your generous donation and thank you to the TTUHSC Office of Development for facilitating the creation of the endowment.
For more information or to get involved, contact:
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Nursing
Attention: Iota Mu Chapter President
3601 4th Street
Room 2C122
Lubbock, Texas 79430
Ruth Ann Bridges
President
Office: 806.743.2730 x232
Email: RuthAnn.Bridges@ttuhsc.edu