AÂ unique opportunity for those aspiring to succeed as Program Directors
Want to uncover the inside scoop on the role of a Program Director? Eager to learn more about what Program Directors do and receive valuable tips on how to excel in this position? Are you interested in a casual yet informative session that allows you to ask questions and engage in discussions about this pivotal role?
Introducing Educators Platform's ASPIRE - a unique opportunity for you! This event offers a rich and informative experience at no cost, making it a valuable gift for those aspiring to succeed as Program Directors. Please join us to learn, from a panel of experts, key aspects of the role and connect with industry experts. Enroll in ASPIRE and embark on a journey towards career success and unlocking the next level in your professional journey!
Topics of our Session
Lisa Rowley MS, RDH, CDA, FADHA
Unlock the Secrets of Successful Program Directorship!
The role of a program director encompasses a multitude of vital components that shape the future of dental hygiene education. This presentation aims to demystify the complexities of this role by providing a comprehensive overview of key responsibilities, all while highlighting their direct connection to Accreditation Standards for Dental Hygiene Education Programs. Join us to discover how understanding these elements can enhance your effectiveness as a program director and elevate your institution's success!
Rebecca Stolberg, RDH, MSDH
Navigating the Evolving Landscape of Allied Dental Education!
The last three years, through my role at ADEA, I have seen a continual increase in both faculty and allied dental program director vacancies. The number of new allied dental program directors has continued to increase the past few years and it appears that trend will continue well into the future. This presentation will provide current trends in allied dental education including student enrollment, faculty vacancies, expected retirements and program director turnover.Â
Lindsey Lee, BS, MS, LPN, RDH
Afraid to Step In? How to Lead When You Don’t Know What You Don’t Know
Considering program directorship but unsure what to expect? The transition from faculty member to program director reveals an entirely new layer of institutional structure, communication, and responsibility that often remains unseen until you are in the role. In this presentation, Lindsey shares practical insights from her first year as a new program director, offering actionable strategies for organizing your annual responsibilities, building key relationships, communicating effectively, and confidently asking the right questions so you can step forward prepared, empowered, and ready to thrive in leadership.
Laura Joseph, EdD
Stepping Into Leadership: What Higher Administration Values in Program Directors
As you consider program directorship, it is essential to understand how this role fits within the broader institutional landscape. Program directors operate within a larger ecosystem of deans, vice presidents, and provosts who balance complex priorities across the university. In this presentation, Laura Joseph draws upon her experience as faculty member, program director, dean, and provost to reveal what institutional leaders value most in successful program directors and how aligning communication, credibility, and strategic vision can position you — and your program — for long-term success within the university structure.
Meet Your Conference Facilitators
Lisa J. Rowley, MS, RDH, CDA, FADHA
Lisa J. Rowley has worked in dental assisting and dental hygiene education for over 40 years in both faculty and administrative positions. Lisa was founding director of the B.S. degree dental hygiene program at Pacific University in Oregon, a program that prepares dental hygienists to work as direct care providers in non-traditional settings with an emphasis on underserved patients. Lisa also developed a pilot program for Pacific University that prepared restorative dental hygienists to become dental therapists through a unique one-year program that allowed the dental hygienists to continue working full-time while they completed the dental therapy program. Prior to working with Pacific University, Lisa served as program director for the dental assisting and dental hygiene programs at Luzerne County Community College in Pennsylvania. Lisa has also worked as an accreditation consultant for a developing dental hygiene program at a community college in Oregon, and she currently serves on the advisory committees for two dental hygiene programs. In addition to her work in education, Lisa is Advocacy Director for the Oregon Dental Hygienists’ Association and has worked on advocacy issues on the state and national level.
Rebecca Stolberg, RDH, MSDH
Rebecca Stolberg received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Dental Hygiene from Eastern Washington University; and a Master of Science Degree in Dental Hygiene Education from the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Dentistry. She has been in dental education for over 27 years. Prior to coming to ADEA Rebecca served many roles in academia including professor, program director, department chair, assistant dean, and associate dean. Rebecca became ADEA Senior Director of Allied Dental Education and Faculty Development July 2018, and was promoted to Vice President, Allied Dental Education and Faculty Development Dec. 2021. In this role she serves as staff liaison to the Council of Allied Dental Program Directors, manages three professional development programs, mentors new allied dental program directors, maintains relationships with external organizations and supervises two other staff. Her past and current work with ADEA, ADHA and Pew Foundation have earned her the reputation as a national consultant on dental hygiene curriculum as well as in leadership and mentoring.
Lindsey Lee, BS, MS, LPN, RDH
Lindsey Lee has been in dentistry since 2000 and has embraced the life of professional expansion. Lindsey has worked as a dental assistant, hygienist, operations manager, and nurse and is currently serving as the Director of the University of New Mexico’s dental hygiene program. Her comprehensive mindset has launched practice success and dental hygienist’s earning potential. Her talent for understanding and addressing the needs of hygienists has fostered dental hygiene career growth and development. As a pioneering hygienist fostering scope of practice expansion, Lindsey continues to push the boundaries of what dental hygienists can achieve.
Laura Joseph, EdD
A distinguished scholar, teacher, and leader, Laura Joseph oversees all academic schools and departments at Farmingdale State College where she holds the position of Senior Vice President and Provost. Dr. Joseph began her academic career at Farmingdale State College in 1991 as a faculty member in the Department of Dental Hygiene and served as Department Chair from 2003-2013. Dr. Joseph earned a Doctoral Degree in Higher Education and Academic Leadership from Columbia University and a BS and MS degree in Science from Old Dominion University. In addition to her administrative posts within higher education, Dr. Joseph has served as Dental Hygiene Commissioner for the American Dental Associations’ Commission on Dental Accreditation and as an accreditation site visitor. She is past President of the New York State Dental Hygiene Educators’ Association and the National Dental Hygiene Honor Society, Sigma Phi Alpha. She has co-authored the book Dental Hygiene Process: Diagnosis and Care Planning and is a contributing author in Dental Hygiene Theory and Practice by Darby and Walsh; Darby’s Comprehensive Review of Dental Hygiene by Christine Blue; Medical Emergencies: Essentials for the Dental Professional by Ellen Grimes; Clinical Practice of the Dental Hygienist by Esther Wilkins, and Comprehensive Dental Hygiene Care by Irene Woodall.
Registration is OPEN! More information coming soon!
Conference Includes:
- 1 Session
- 2 CEU
- FREE of charge
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