Two Alverno College Leaders Recognized by Biz Times

BizTimes Media recognized 24 notable heroes in higher education this week, and two Alverno College leaders are among them.

Jodi Eastberg, PhD, is the acting vice president of Academic Affairs and the dean of the School of Professional and Graduate Studies. Eastberg previously served as executive director of Alverno College’s Center for Academic Excellence (CAE) and the Research Center for Women and Girls. As executive director for the CAE, Eastberg worked with Alverno faculty and staff to provide opportunities for high achieving students to get the most from their college education. In her role as the executive director of the Alverno College Research Center for Women and Girls, Eastberg oversaw the release of the Status of Girls in Wisconsin report in early 2019. The report is an eye-opening look at how girls in our state are faring in areas such as sexual violence and human trafficking; stress, depression and suicide; bullying; TV, online and social media engagement; and substance use. She also launched the annual State of Wisconsin Girls Summit, an opportunity for girls, community leaders, agencies that serve girls and the general public to have thoughtful, productive conversations and celebrate the contributions of girls to our community.

Margaret Rauschenberger, MSN, RN, is an associate dean of the School of Adult Learning and New Initiatives, and is dean emerita of the JoAnn McGrath School of Nursing and Health Professions. Rauschenberger was the keynote speaker at the American Association of Colleges of Nursing’s 2021 national conference where she spoke about competency-based education and assessment as a shared student-faculty commitment. After the speech, she served as a consultant for nursing schools across the country, and, in collaboration with Alverno faculty experts, she delivered webinars on how to implement AACN’s new “Essentials: Core Competencies for Professional Nursing Education.” Rauschenberger is also a member of Advocate Health-St. Luke’s Community Outreach Committee that consults with and supports the hospital’s initiatives to improve the health and quality of life on Milwaukee’s south side.

“Milwaukee’s future is based on the talent it can create, attract and retain,” says Dan Meyer, publisher of BizTimes Media. “These leaders in higher education are enriching the minds that will keep Milwaukee at the forefront of the key professions and industries that make our economy grow.”

The list of notable leaders in higher education is compiled from nominations from readers and the editorial staff. To view the full list of Notable Leaders in Higher Education, visit https://biztimes.com/category/notable-leaders-in-higher-education/