Professor Emeriti determination: At the time of retirement and upon the formal recommendation of the appropriate committee, as well as the Dean of the faculty member’s college or school, the designation of Professor Emeritus/Emerita shall be accorded a member of the instructional staff who has made distinguished contributions to the University. The designee shall have a minimum of ten years of full-time service to the University and shall hold the rank of associate professor or professor at the time of retirement.
Dr. Shields began her career in the School of Nursing at Capital University in 1980. She is the recipient of numerous awards including the American Holistic Nurse Association Holistic Nurse of the Year. She has already been recognized as a Central Ohio Nursing Legend and has indeed led a life dedicated to the advancement of holistic nursing. She is a nurse icon.
