Sigma Theta Tau Mu Chi
The Mu Chi Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International was introduced to Fairfield University School of Nursing in 1989. As the semester came to a close, the newly appointed Acting Dean of the School, Dr. Nancy Fry Fasano, and several faculty members, alumnae and students formed an honor society that would promote and recognize leadership, scholarship, research and outstanding achievement in the nursing profession. Chapter endorsement by Sigma Theta Tau International followed in 1992.
Since then, the Chapter has grown to nearly 400 members. In 2001, the Mu Chi chapter received four newsletter awards at the 36th Sigma Theta Tau International Biennial Convention.
Members of Mu Chi are committed to fostering nursing leadership, research, and creativity. Standards for membership include demonstrated excellence in scholarship and/or exceptional achievement in nursing. Several Mu Chi members are active on both regional and international committees of Sigma Theta Tau International. Remarkable in its short history, the Mu Chi Chapter has received the prestigious "Chapter Key Award" four times. This award is presented to active chapters who exhibit overall excellence in achieving the goals and mission of Sigma Theta Tau International.
Board of Directors
President: Alison Kris, PhD, RN
Vice President: Margaret Burke, MSN, RN
Treasurer: Pricilla Stearne, MSN, RN
Secretary: Dawn Nair, DNP, APRN-BC
Leadership Succession Chair: Jaclyn Conelius, PhD, FNP-BC
Governance Chair/Faculty Counselor: Teresa Deshefy-Longhi, DNSc, RN
Mu Chi Committees
Governance Committee
The Governance Committee shall oversee Bylaws compliance, make recommendations for Bylaws changes, and oversee member and chapter eligibility issues.
Committee Chair: Teresa Deshefy-Longhi, DNSc, RN, tdeshefy-longhi@fairfield.edu
Leadership Succession Committee
The Leadership Succession Committee shall develop members in organizational leadership roles across the span of their careers, mentor members to assume organizational board and officer positions at all levels of organizations. The committee shall select nominees and prepare the biennial ballot. The ballot will be sent to the Board of Directors of Sigma Theta Tau International at least (2) months prior to the meeting and to the chapters at least one (1) month prior to this meeting.
Committee Chair: Jaclyn Conelius, PhD, FNP-BC, jconelius@fairfield.edu
Calendar Schedule
2011-12 Programs |
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| Induction of New Members | October 22, 2011 | 2:30-3:30 p.m. Dolan School of Business |
| Collaborative Research Day | March 23, 2012 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Dolan School of Business |
| Leadership and Mentoring Dinner | TBD | TBD |
Meetings will take place in the Sigma Room (118) in the School of Nursing.
Collaborative Research Day
The Mu Chi Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International will host the 17th Annual Connecticut Research Day on Friday, March 23, 2012 at 10 am in the Dolan School of Business.. Abstract submissions are sought which are focused on the full compliment of topics related to nursing and patient care. Research in progress and theoretical papers will also be considered. Please do not include any identifying information on the abstract. Please upload an abstract of no more than 250 words to http://eidos.fairfield.edu/stt. The deadline for submission is 1/15/12. Applicants will be notified by March 1st. Only online, electronic submissions will be accepted.
Please Note: This event is reached capacity, and registration has closed. There will be no on-site registration this year.
Nurses as Guardians of Patient Safety and Quality
Conference Objectives:
- Recognize the influence of nursing in quality improvement and safety initiatives.
- Examine nursing's contribution to safety and quality improvement in a variety of health care delivery sites.
- Evaluate the impact of research on improving patient safety and quality of care
Recognition and Awards
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Mu Chi Achievement Awards - Mu Chi is honored to recognize the outstanding achievements of its members through several chapter awards.
2010-2011 Awardees
- Excellence in Nursing Research Award: Dr. Dawn Nair
- Friend of Nursing Award: Dr. Charlie Watson
- The Student Performance Award: TBD
Last years recipients were:
- Friend in Nursing Award: Nancy Lynch
- The Student Performance Award: Amanda Warner and Joyce Healey
Biennial Convention Awards
- Mu Chi received the International Mildred Adams Heritage Award in 1997.
- Chapter Key Award for Excellence in 1995, 1997, 1999, and 2001.
- Chapter Newsletter Awards Awarded at the 36th Biennial Convention:
- Editorial Excellence Award - "Nursing Research and the Law" by Gayle Sullivan, JD, RN
- New Article Award - "Nursing Research, Evidence Based Practice" by Patti Dykes and Kathleen Wheeler
- Special Edition Award - "Volunteerism"
- Feature Article Award - "Making a Difference: World Wide Volunteering" by Karen Ann Simmons