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Helping Others USF donates Personal Protective Equipment to local healthcare providers To help with needs caused by the spread of COVID-19, USF College of Health Sciences donated Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to local healthcare providers.
USF records highest post-graduate success results USF announced that 97.1% of 2019 graduates are employed, in the service/ military or enrolled in additional education. The success rate at USF has been steadily rising and 97.1% is a record high for the university. The information was gleaned through a Career Outcomes study, completed Dec. 31, 2019, which included 91.9% of the Class of 2019 graduates. Data was collected from 578 of 629 graduates. Of those, 86% are employed and 11% are enrolled in additional education. “The 2019 Career Outcomes study reflects the hard work of students and faculty, along with USF’s strong relationships with local employers,” said then-USF President Sister M. Elise Kriss, OSF. “We are excited to see our alumni achieve success in their careers and educational goals, and we know they make a positive impact on their communities.”
USF donated more than 1,000 masks and face shields and 500 isolation gowns to Parkview Health and Lutheran Health Network on March 26. The donations were made to assist the healthcare systems in caring for affected patients. “During this difficult time of dealing with the spread of COVID-19, USF is exploring ways to be of help to the community. We are grateful to have these supplies on hand to share with our strong local healthcare providers,” said then-USF President Sister M. Elise Kriss, OSF.
Top employers of the Class of 2019 are Parkview Health, Lutheran Health Network, Franciscan Health, IU Health, Fort Wayne Community Schools, University of Saint Francis, Community Healthcare System and Indiana Physical Therapy. Of the 497 Class of 2019 graduates reporting a post-graduation outcome of employment, their job titles include 212 health diagnosing/treating practitioners, 38 business operation specialists, 29 health technologists, 26 counselors, social workers or social service specialists, and 19 preschool, primary, secondary or special education teachers. Other areas with multiple USF graduates include financial specialists, occupational or physical therapist assistants, art or design workers, sales representatives or services, operations specialties managers, other management occupations, including healthcare, and media or communication equipment workers. Approximately 11% of USF graduates continued their education after earning their degree, and many graduates re-enrolled at USF to advance their education through additional undergraduate and graduate degree programs. “We now turn our attention to the Class of 2020 graduates who are entering an unknown job market and changing plans for post-graduation enrollment,” said Natalie Wagoner, then-USF Executive Director of the Academic and Career Development Center. “We encourage graduates to contact the Academic and Career Development Center for support in navigating this post-graduation environment.” 38
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Dr. Angie Harrell, Dean of the College of Health Sciences, pointed out that many USF students were also working within healthcare organizations in various capacities. “We’re happy to help the medical community in any way possible in dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic,” Dr. Harrell said. “We will remain in communication with Parkview, Lutheran and others to be of assistance as much as we can. We are committed to continuing our support of the dedicated healthcare workers in our area who give of themselves for the well-being of all those they serve.”
