Daily Archives: August 14, 2013

Dr. Sabrina Sullenberger chosen to chair Social Work Department

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SullenbergerSmallDr. Sabrina Sullenberger has joined the Belmont University faculty as the new Chair of the Social Work Department in the Gordon E. Inman College of Health Sciences.

“We’re so glad to welcome Dr. Sullenberger,” said Dr. Cathy Taylor, Dean of the College.  “Sabrina has a wealth of experience and qualifications for her new role, and a commitment to mentoring students in a Christian environment.  I look forward to working together in the days ahead.”

Dr. Sullenberger comes to Belmont from Indiana University where she was an associate professor and interim associate dean for the School of Social Work.  While at Indiana University, Dr. Sullenberger twice received the Trustee’s Teaching Award and was named as College Advisor of the Year by Best Buddies Indiana.

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OT professor presents at conference of association fighting Batten Disease

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PlummerSmallerDr. Teresa Plummer, Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy, recently presented at the annual conference of the Batten Disease Support and Research Association (BDSRA) held this year in Nashville.   Dr. Plummer shared her expertise in a presentation on handling and positioning children with Batten disease and assistive technology products for children with the disease.

Batten disease affects children from birth and causes mental impairment, worsening seizures, and progressive loss of sight and motor skills over time.  Eventually, the child becomes blind, bedridden and unable to communicate, and the disease is always fatal.  Although Batten disease and related disorders are considered rare, they often strike more than one person in families that carry the defective gene.

BDSRA was formed in 1987 by a family who had three children with the disease.  The association provides technical assistance and support to families who battle the disease while promoting research and education.