Top Photo: Spring 2024 Alpha Chapter Induction

Bottom Photo: June 2024-2025 Annual Alpha Chapter Leadership Transition and Business Meeting (Sigma Headquarters)

A message from the Alpha Chapter President:

Dear Alpha Chapter Members,

I am honored to serve as your newly appointed Alpha Chapter President (2024-2026). The Alpha Chapter Board is comprised of a talented group of accomplished professionals from academic and clinical practice settings. Dr. Kim Hodges from the IUPUI campus will continue as our Vice President to oversee the planning of our programs and induction, Dr. Jamie Rausch from IU Fort Wayne will continue as the Secretary, and Dr. Susi Plough from the IU Kokomo campus will continue as our Treasurer. We are fortunate to have nine campus counselors and a nurse leader counselor who are dedicated to recruiting and welcoming new members to our chapter. The Alpha Chapter Board met in person at Sigma Headquarters for the Annual Leadership Transition and Business Meeting on June 10, 2024, to discuss our strategic plan and actualize goals for the coming year. Our goals are connected to Sigma President Sandra Bibb's exciting Call to Action, Represent. Member retention and engagement, educational offerings, and grant support remain important goals for our chapter. Please let us know how we can best serve you!

Alpha Chapter Counselors (with email information & campus) are:

Rozelle, Carol

canroze@iu.edu

Northwest

Raber, Hanna

hraber@indiana.edu

Bloomington

Steward, Meredith

merestew@iu.edu

Columbus

Pugh, Tina

tinpugh@iue.edu

East

Bassett, Kristin

kdaub@iu.edu

Fort Wayne

Washington, Michelle

michwash@iu.edu

Indianapolis

 Langbehn, Savannah

savtunny@iu.edu

Indianapolis

Kent, Dea

djkent@iuk.edu

Kokomo

Landis, Shelby

slgarber@iu.edu

Southeast

Ludy, Kristy

kludy@iu.edu

South Bend

Imes, Sharon

simes@iusb.edu

Nurse Leader Counselor

Have you considered being a chapter leader? We have several committees from which you can choose to begin your journey as a chapter leader. Please contact us if you think chapter leadership is in your future and you would like to serve as a member of one of our committees listed below.

Alpha Chapter Committee Chairs:

Doerstler, Dreu

Awards Committee Chair

mddoerst@iu.edu

Obichi, Chidiebele

Governance Committee Chair

ccobichi@iu.edu

Doescher, Terry

Leadership Succession Committee Chair

doescher@iu.edu

Smith, Asa

Research Committee Chair

asasmit@iu.edu

We also want to know your thoughts about membership, future plans, educational needs, etc. The chapter leadership is here to serve our members, and we want all Alpha Chapter members to have a great experience. Please help us by sharing your thoughts. My email is tonpadge@iu.edu.

Meetings are on the fourth Monday of the month from 4:00-6:00 pm EST. If you are interested in attending a meeting, don't hesitate to get in touch with me, and I will forward you the phone number and conference Zoom link.

A special thank you to all members. We appreciate you! I look forward to serving you throughout my tenure as your Alpha Chapter President.

Tonja M. Padgett DNP, RN, ACNS-BC, CNE 
Sigma, Alpha Chapter President
Assistant Dean & Clinical Associate Professor
Indiana University School of Nursing, Indianapolis
tonpadge@iu.edu   

Alpha Chapter is affiliated with Indiana University School of Nursing and has a proud history as the founding chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing.

Alpha Chapter and Indiana University School of Nursing, 600 Barnhill Drive, Indianapolis, IN, 46202




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Chapter News

  • November Newsletter

    By: Tonja Padgett Tonja Padgett , one month ago

  • Research and EBP Grants

    By: Tonja Padgett Tonja Padgett , 3 months ago

    Are you looking for funds to further your research or evidence based-practice initiatives? The Sigma Theta Tau Alpha Chapter is pleased to announce the availability of the Research and Evidence-Based Practice Grants for the Fall 2024 cycle. Applications are due October 1st, 2024. Please email Asa Smith (asasmit@iu.edu) or Tonja Padgett (tonpadge@iu.edu) for an application. In addition, if you are an IUSON employee, please submit an Office of Research Support (ORS) Service form if you are interested in applying.  

     

    The two available grants are described below.  

     

    ·         Evidence-Based Practice Grant. This grant is to encourage qualified nurses to contribute to the advancement of nursing knowledge through evidence-based practice (EBP) initiatives. The award provides funding to support the EBP efforts in a new or ongoing project. Max $5000 award. 

    ·         Research Grant. This grant's purpose is to encourage qualified nurses to contribute to nursing knowledge through research. Max $5000 award. 

  • Alpha Chapter Annual Board Retreat and Business Meeting

    By: Angela Opsahl Angela Opsahl , 6 months ago

    Dear Members,

    We had a wonderful annual board retreat and business meeting for Alpha Chapter of Sigma at the Sigma Headquarters in Indianapolis. It has been an honor to serve as the Alpha Chapter President (2022-2024) and to now step into the role of past president. Tonja Padgett is our new Alpha Chapter President. A special thank you to all our exceptional Sigma members! Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing represents a prestigious, global network of nurses working daily to change lives and advance healthcare! 

    Sincerely, Dr. Angela Opsahl

    Alpha Board

  • Alpha Chapter Spring Induction 4/5/2024

    By: Angela Opsahl Angela Opsahl , 8 months ago

    We had a lovely Alpha Chapter Induction Ceremony on April 5th. Thank you to all the deans, faculty, inductees, and their families for celebrating this special occasion with us. Dr. Anna McDaniel was our keynote speaker and provided an excellent presentation on The Many Meanings of Sigma. Dr. Meg Moorman received the Rebecca T. Markel Excellence in Mentoring Award. Scholarship recipients were Angelica Montgomery and Zoe Wallace as they were found to be meritorious for their involvement in university and school activities for their nursing program. Congratulations to our 72 new Alpha Chapter and Sigma members from all nine Indiana University campuses! We welcome them to this prestigious, global network of nurses working daily to change lives and advance healthcare!

    Sincerely,

    Angela Opsahl, Alpha Chapter President

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