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FRANKLIN NEWS Dr. Christopher Washington Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs at Franklin University leads within the fast-paced environment of higher education. His academic expertise and scholarly work recently resulted in selection to the Fulbright Specialist Program Roster a meticulously vetted group of U.S. scholars who are considered for overseas collaborations within their disciplines. The Fulbright Program sponsored by the U.S. Department of States Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs seeks to increase international understanding and response to critical global issues. Experts in each academic discipline are chosen for international initiatives that address environmental issues food security public health and education. I am a strong believer that through the sharing of our individual expertise through programs like the Fulbright Roster we create a collective knowledge that allows for the improvement of the broadest possible community of learners to succeed shared Dr. Washington. As a Fulbright Specialist Dr. Washington joins a distinguished group of colleagues with a passion to share knowledge discover new ideas and transform lives through education. Grants are awarded to scholars for short- term collaborative projects in over 140 countries. Scholars unite with partner institutions to conduct various academic services ranging from lectures to institutional planning. Publicly funded institutions of higher education are held accountable for providing safe environments during human subject research as outlined by the Office for Human Research Protections a division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Any research involving faculty staff or students must be submitted to a review board for approval including masters and doctoral projects. The Columbus State Community College Institutional Review Board recently had a vacancy among their five voting members. Columbus State President David Harrison appointed Dr. Leslie King dean of the College of Health Public Administration at Franklin University as a board replacement. With more than 25 years in the healthcare industry Dr. Kings extensive expertise adds meaningful value to the board. He is a licensed member of the American Society of Clinical Pathologists with published work on clinical toxicology and healthcare education issues. Prior to working at Franklin Dr. King served as chairperson of Allied Health Professions and director of Instructional Technology and Distance Learning at Columbus State Community College. Serving on the Columbus State Institutional Review Board gives Dr. King an opportunity to pool his knowledge with fellow scholars empowering a generation of researchers to make discoveries and unveil new truths. Institutional Review Board members are selected with varying backgrounds ensuring a thorough and complete review of research proposals. More than 3000 cases of child neglect and abuse enter the Juvenile Court system each year. Victims are given hope through the personalized support of CASA volunteers Court Appointed Special Advocates. The work of CASA is very challenging but it is worth taking on because it is profoundly meaningful and important said Dr. Alex Heckman department chair of Public Administration at Franklin University. In March 2015 Dr. Heckman was sworn in as a CASA officer along with 28 community volunteers in central Ohio. Volunteers are the voice of protection for victims recommending the best course of action for each child during court proceedings which often last over a year. CASA advocates are extensively recruited screened and specially trained to deliver more positive outcomes for children impacted by domestic abuse. Volunteers join a network of over 77000 national advocates who donate nearly 5.4 million hours to helping victims. The training I received and knowing there is a CASA team for support give me the confidence that I can effectively advocate for the most vulnerable children. We can improve their lives and improve our community overall Dr. Heckman shared. Dr. Heckmans service models leadership within his profession for his Franklin students to his three children and to abused and neglected children seeking help through the court system. International Engagement Dr. Christopher Washington Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs Child Advocacy Dr. Alex Heckman Department Chair of Public Administration Research Advances Dr. Leslie King Dean College of Health Public Administration Transformational Leadership and Service Faculty at Franklin University are fostering dialogue engaging contemporary ideas intersecting with culture and ultimately shaping society. Their transformational leadership teaches and practices the principles of their profession serving and inspiring others. As thought leaders and change agents Franklins faculty members are making intellectual advances and influencing the communities around them. Last year three leaders at Franklin University lent their talent to existing initiatives impacting their disciplines sharing their knowledge and serving communities both locally and globally. 6. Clocktower 2016 alumni.franklin.edu