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Faculty MembersFaculty Spotlight: Dr. Lygia HolcombDirector/ProfessorJean Leuner, Ph.D., RNInterim Director/ProfessorvMary Lou Sole, Ph.D., RN, CCNS, FAANProfessorsHolcomb also worked with the College ofAngeline Bushy, Ph.D., RN, CNS, FAANEducation to develop the charter for a NapFord Charter School in Parramore, and shecontinues to provide consultation to the school.In addition, she and a faculty colleaguedeveloped an innovative family wellnessprogram for the school.Karen Dennis, Ph.D., RN, FAANKaren Dow, Ph.D., RN, FAANMary Lou Sole, Ph.D., RN, CCNS, FAANDiane Wink, Ed.D., RNC, ARNPVirginia Wirtz, Ed.D., RN vIn April 2003, Lygia Holcomb was honored atthe UCF’s annual Founders Day celebrationas the recipient of the University Excellence inProfessional Service Award.Holcomb has an exemplary record of service tothe School of Nursing, university, communityand professional organizations. She is the leadfaculty member for the nurse practitionertrack, and she challenges students to developsignificant population-based service projects,which benefit community residents.She was chosen as a National Organizationof Nurse Practitioners Faculties (NONPF)Fellow for 1999–2000, in recognition of hercontributions to graduate education for nursepractitioners. In 2000–2001, she received theCollege of Health and Public Affairs Excellencein Graduate Teaching Award.Holcomb has participated in clinical practice atthe UCF/LSCC Clinic in Leesburg. She hasprovided services to the Orange County SchoolSystem, Teenage Pregnancy Prevention (TAPP)and Frontline Outreach. These volunteeractivities contribute to the health care ofmedically underserved areas.Each year, Holcomb participates with facultymembers, students and the community in amedical mission to Honduras. She wasinstrumental in developing the program sothat local residents are taught basic medicalself-care and self-help skills. She was recognizedby Theta Epsilon Chapter of Sigma Theta TauInternational for her outstanding leadership inthis area. Recently, she has collaborated with theFlorida Solar Energy Commission to developprojects to meet the health-care needs forresidents in Haiti.Associate ProfessorsEmma “E.J.” Brown, Ph.D., RN, CSValerie Browne-Krimsley, Ed.D., RNJacqueline Byers, Ph.D., RNErmalynn Kiehl, Ph.D., RNJean Kijek, Ph.D., RNJudith Ruland, Ed.D., RN vFrances Smith, Ed.D., RNAssistant ProfessorsMaureen Covelli, Ph.D., RNJannie Gichia, Ph.D., CNM, RNLygia Holcomb, D.S.N., RN, ARNPNancy Rudner-Lugo, Dr.PH, M.P.H., M.S.N.Janice Peterson, Ph.D., RNInstructorsMary Lou Brunell, M.S.N., RN vGlenn Hagerstrom, M.S.N., ARNPvHer contributions to the department, theuniversity and the community are noteworthy.Holcomb volunteered her time to help start aGraduate Student Nursing Association at UCF,and she served as chair of the Student Affairsand Graduate Committees. At the universitylevel, Holcomb served a four-year term as amember of the Undergraduate Course ReviewCommittee and served as a member of PresidentHitt’s task force on student health fees.Holcomb is active in many professionalorganizations, with a strong commitment tothe Florida Nurses Association. She is currentlypresident of District 8 and is beginning asecond term on the Board of Directors of thestatewide group.Linda Hennig, Ed.D., RNErica Hoyt, M.S.N., RNTerry Kyle, M.S.N., ARNP vPatricia Lafferty, M.S.N., RNBarbara Lange, M.S.N., RN vPatricia Leli, M.S.N., RNVictoria Loerzel, M.S.N., RNSusan Pelliccio, M.S.N., RNElizabeth Rash, M.S.N., ARNPv14