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Facts: A Chronology
of MUO
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In June, the Ohio Board of Regents grants final
approval of the masters of science in nursing
degree proposal. Ten students are admitted into
the program.
The largest entering medical class in MUO's
history -- 150 students -- begins studies in August.
The McMaster Recombinant DNA Laboratory, created
through a gift from Mr. and Mrs. Harold McMaster
of Perrysburg, Ohio, begins operations.
The Hospital Support Center, later renamed Ida
Marie Dowling Hall, is completed and the Comprehensive
Rehabilitation Hospital opens on Oct. 13. Eighteen
beds are made available for inpatients.
The Area Health Education Center (AHEC) education
program for medical, nursing and allied health
students is launched, with centers in Sandusky,
Bryan and Lima, Ohio.
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Arthur Groscost, M.D., the first medical
director of the Sandusky Area Health Education
Center (SAHEC), cuts the ribbon marking
the start of the SAHEC program as MUO
President Richard D. Ruppert, M.D., and
James Brumlow, SAHEC advisory board chairman
observe.
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Ashel Bryan of Bowling Green, Ohio, is named
chairman of the Board of Trustees.
Groundbreaking take places for the Eleanor N.
Dana Center for Continuing Health Education.
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As MUO trustees and administrators
and Dana Corp. officials watch, Joseph
B. Skunda, turns the first shovel at groundbreaking
ceremonies held in 1981 for the Eleanor
N. Dana Conference Center. Skunda's 41
years in the hourly group of the Spicer
Transmission Division made him the employee
with the longest service to Dana at the
time.
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The College of Nursing establishes an outreach
teaching program at Firelands College in Huron,
Ohio.
The first class of 24 students begins studies
in the College of Health Sciences in the joint MUO/BGSU/UT
physical therapy program directed by Robert Livengood,
M.Ed., P.T.
The Comprehensive Rehabilitation Hospital receives
accreditation and MUO trustees adopt a resolution
establishing the Eleanore Coghlin Chair in Rehabilitation
Medicine, the first endowed chair at MUO.
MUO grants its first Distinguished Citizens Awards
at the college's first fall convocation.
The first class of students in the master of
science in nursing degree program graduates.
The Zeta Theta chapter of Sigma Theta Tau, national
honor society for nursing, is chartered at MUO.
David J. Kolasky is named executive director
of University Medical Centers.
The Eleanor N. Dana Center for Continuing Health
Education is dedicated and opened in June. The
1983 commencement exercises are held in the facility.
The first intraoperative radiation surgical procedure
is performed at University Medical Center.
The 36-bed Child and Adolescent Psychiatric
Hospital (CAPH) is dedicated and trustees name
a wing of the CAPH that houses a psychoeducational
center for Marvin S. Kobacker in recognition of
the generous support the Kobacker family provides
to the MUO Department of Psychiatry.
The merger of obstetrics-gynecology and pediatrics
departments with Toledo Hospital takes place.
Trustees approved creation of a master of science
degree in biomedical sciences.
The College of Nursing baccalaureate program
gains continued accreditation from the National
League For Nursing.
MUO announces plans for establishment of medical
technology park.
The MUO History Wall located in Dowling Hall
is dedicated as part of the institution's 20th
anniversary celebration.
The master in nursing degree program is approved
by the National League for Nursing.
In June MUO participates in national Children's
Miracle Network Telethon for the first time ever.
The telethon raises funds to benefit children's
services at MUO.
MUO launches a monthly television program on
health information titled "About Your Health,"
which is hosted by MUO President Richard D. Ruppert,
M.D.
A master of science degree program in industrial
hygiene program is added to the offerings of the
MUO College of Graduate Studies after approval by Ohio Board
of Regents. Fifteen students are enrolled in the
initial classes.
Paul Moyer, a long-time MUO employee, retires
as vice president of operations and treasurer.
John P. Kemph, M.D., retires as vice president
for academic affairs and dean of the School of
Medicine.
Thomas Anderson of Maumee, Ohio, named chairman
of the Board of Trustees.
John F. Imirie Jr., is named executive vice president.
The University Medical Center is selected
as one of eight sites in the state to provide
tests for acquired immune deficiency syndrome
(AIDS).
Formal ground breaking for
the Health Center is held on Sept 20.
Frank G. Standaert, M.D.,
is named the third dean of College of Medicine
and vice president for academic affairs. Dr. Standaert,
the Schering Foundation Professor and chairman
of pharmacology at Georgetown University School
of Medicine and Dentistry, begins his duties officially
on Jan. 1, 1986.
University Medical Centers acquire a hyperbaric
oxygen therapy unit to treat patients with decompression
sickness, carbon monoxide poisonings and other
illnesses.
A new masters degree in biomedical
sciences program begins in September.
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