Karen Clark, Ed D, RN
Dean of Nursing & Associate Professor
Hayes Hall 269/271
765-973-8242
krclark@indiana.edu
Education
- Ball State University, Muncie, Indiana. Doctorate of Education (Adult and Community Education). July 2004.
- Ball State University, Muncie, Indiana. Master of Science (Nursing), August 1989.
- State University, Terre Haute, Indiana, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, May 1984.
Scholarly/Research Interests
Scholarship of teaching, RN to BSN education, community health and cultural competency
Selected Publications/Presentations
- Clark, K., Dulemba, L., Johnson, C, & Evans, K. (2024, November 26). Social Determinants of Health Panel Discussion. Indiana Center for Nursing.
- Mann, N. & Clark, K. (2023, July). Cycle one complete: Leveling up with holistic admission. Podium presentation. Nurse Educators Conference in the Rockies 2023. Breckinridge, Colorado.
- Clark, K., Ferrell, D. K., & Brown, T. (2023, Nov 6). Panel Discussion--Equity in Action: Diverse Perspectives on Health Care. Indiana Nursing Summit. Virtual.
- Clark, K. & Mann, N. (2020). Holistic Review for Admissions. Purdue University. Virtual presentation.
- Clark, K. (2020). Holistic Review for Admissions. Indiana League for Nursing Dinner and Discussion. Virtual presentation.
- Clark, K., Schmidt, L., White, A. & Mann, N. (2019, November). Enhancing Workforce Diversity: The IN NEEDS Initiative. Panel Discussion. Indiana Center for Nursing, One Voice, Nursing Summit. Indianapolis, Indiana.
- Clark, K., Harper, K. & White A. (2019, June). The IN NEEDS Initiative. National Forum of State Nursing Workforce Centers, Denver, Colorado.
- Harper, K., Clark, K., White, A., & Kalawaski, K. (2019, June). The Intrinsic Value of Board Service. Panel Discussion. National Forum of State Nursing Workforce Centers, Denver, Colorado.
- Mann, N. & Clark, K. (2019, June). Connecting the Pieces: Changing the Conversation Around Student Success. Emerging Trends in Nursing Conference. Indiana Wesleyan University, Marion, Indiana.
Selected Previous Employment Positions
- Indiana Vocational Technical College Practical Nursing Program
- Visiting Nurse Health Care of Anderson
- Terre Haute Regional Hospital
Selected Offices Held in National/International Professional Organizations
- Indiana League for Nursing, President Elect Board of Directors
- Reid Health Governing Board
Selected Academic Awards/Recognitions
- Clark, K. (2023). Indiana Center for Nursing Scholars HRSA sub-award. Funded for $53,328.
- Clark, K. (2023). Indiana Center for Nursing Scholars HRSA sub-award. Funded for $53,099.
- White, A., Harper, K., Clark, K., DeYoung, M., et al. (2021). NEEDS 2 BE. HRSA Workforce Development Grant. Grant funded to the Indiana Center for Nursing for $2,189,646.
- Clark, K. (2015). Title 3 Older Americans Act Grant, Area 9 Agency on Aging, Health Promotion, Disease Prevention, & Medication Management, funded for $5,968.
- Executive Leadership Institute, Indiana University, 2014-2015.
- National League for Nursing Senior Deans & Director Leadership program, inaugural class, 2014.
- W. George Pinnell Outstanding Service Award, Indiana University, January 2013.
- Distinguished Service Award, Indiana University East, April 2012.