Dr. Julie Gardner

Assistant Dean, Crown Point and Lafayette sites jgardner@sf.edu

Education

BS, Purdue University; MBA, Purdue University; MS, Purdue University; Ed.D, Logan University

Bio

Julie holds a Doctor of Education from Logan University, along with a Master of Science in Biology, a Master of Business Administration, and a Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology from Purdue University. Her doctoral work focused on health professions education, with a dissertation examining the impact of orientation on student preparation and success among associate degree students. She is an ASCP-certified Medical Laboratory Scientist with a specialization in clinical microbiology and remains actively engaged in clinical practice in service to her community and university students. Julie teaches Microbiology for Health Professionals, emphasizing applied and practice-based learning for nursing and allied health disciplines.

Areas of Interest

Curriculum Design and Alignment
Evidence-based Program Development
Strategic Planning
Workforce and Academic Pathway Development
Student Success in Health Sciences Education