Address:
North Miami Beach, Florida
Type Of Business:
University
Expertise:
Dr. Vaca's expertise is in advising students at the doctoral level, from initial inquiry to graduation and coordinating health profession programs.
Major Product/SVS:
Higher Education
Favorite Business Publication:
The Chronicle of Higher Education
Hobbies/Sports:
Biking, Walking, Traveling, Spending Time with her Family
Education Degrees:
Doctor of Education in Higher Education Administration, Nova Southeastern University (2003); Master of Arts in Nursing, New York University (1976); Master of Education, Duquesne University (1970); Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Duquesne University (1967)
Affiliations Awards:
Phi Gamma Sigma; Director of Nursing, Elgin Community College; Former Board Member, Sigma Theta Tau International; Alpha Tau Delta; Board of Directors, Visiting Nurse Association of America, Fox Valley (1995-2003); Former Associate Dean, Health Professions; Former President, Nursing Advisory Committee, Aurora University; Former Advisory Council Member, National Community College Chair Academy
Place of Birth:
Donora, PA
Industry:
Higher Education
Children's Names:
Michael, James, Lucia
Date of Distinction:
6/8/2007
Work History:
Staff Nurse; Instructor, Nursing; Associate Director, Schools of Nursing; Director, Diploma Program, School of Nursing; Director of Education, House Wide Education Department, Hospital Vice President, Patient Care Services; Associate Dean, Health Professions Programs, Community College; Doctoral Enrollment Counselor, Doctor of Education Programs; Associate Dean, Doctoral Programs
Career Achievements:
Onsite Accreditation Visitor, National League For Nursing Accrediting Commission; Member of Board of Review, Council of Diploma Programs, National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission; New Program Development; Emergency Medical Technician and Paramedic, Physical Therapist Assistant, Nursing Diploma between Community College and Hospital Based Diploma School of Nursing; In-charge for Initial Accreditation and Re-Accreditation for Nursing, Clinical Laboratory Technology, Surgical Technology and Physical Therapist Assistant Programs; Chairman, NCA Self-Study, Community College; Participant, SACS Off-Site Re-Accreditation Visits at the University; In-charge, Implementation of Dental Clinic for Indigent Clients in Cooperation with a Community Crisis Center, Two Community Hospitals, Local Dental Society, Community College Dental Assistant Program; Organizer, Community College Health Professions Department Programs; Institute Mentor for the Chair Academy Leadership Institute
What do you feel separates you from the rest of the professionals in your industry?:
Dr. Vaca's communication skills, people managing skills, positive attitude. persistence and her ability to learn more separate her from her peers.
What has been the most outstanding thing you have done thus far in your career?:
Dr. Vaca's greatest career achievement was being able to balance her personal life with her profession life.
Number Of Years In Profession:
40
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to her positive attitude, the support she receives from her mentors and her ability to motivate others.
Extended Bio Profile:
Ms. Vaca has implemented the nursing courses to community college students via ITV and worked in conjunction with another community college to offer a joint radiology technician program in a hybrid Model-ITV and onsite classes. She has also worked to develop clinical affiliation agreements with local health care institutions to Provide clinical learning experiences for health professions students.
Education Certifications:
Diploma in Nursing, St. Joseph Hospital School of Nursing (1963)
Awards/Honors:
Employee of the Month Award, Nova Southeastern University (2005) Excellence in Administration Award, Elgin Community College (1995); Outstanding Graduate Award, Saint Joseph Hospital School of Nursing (1963)