Several of the UMKC Honor Society members were able to attend (including Nancy Hoffman, Dean Kathleen Bond, Jan Russell, Kathy Dexheimer, Irma Schweiterman, Connie Evenson, Kathleen Lorfing, Dorothy Phillips, Kathy Keller and Lois Mall). This communication was presented to the 30th Biennial Convention on Nov. Mikan recommended our prospective chapter for STT membership to the president of STT who in turn communicated that to the House of Delegates. After review of all aspects of the Honor Society including membership, committee and financial records, student, alumni, administrative and community support, numerous positive observations regarding rapid growth and demonstrated leadership within the nursing community. Mikan, STTI Secretary was the Evaluation visitor. Sixteen nursing research projects were presented and for the first time awards of excellence were given to a paper presenter, Priscilla Wallingford, RN, MS and a poster presenter, Carol Byrd, RN, Ph.D.Īfter significant growth and development of the Honor Society’s membership and leadership, a STT evaluation visit was requested and set for March 29-30, 1989. The theme was “Nursing Research: Making a Difference”. The second annual research day cosponsored by the UMKC Nursing Honor Society was held on March 23, 1989. Eighteen research projects were presented. Carol Germain, RN, EdD, FAAN served as the keynote speaker addressing the issue of “Qualitative Empirical Nursing Research”.
On March 24, 1988, the UMKC Honor Society sponsored its first annual research day. A chapter application subcommittee investigated the chartering procedure for a future Sigma Theta Tau chapter.
Bylaws were written and a financial plan was put into place. The first Steering Committee meeting was held on Jand from that point committee work progressed in earnest. Jan Russell and other members of the Steering Committee laid the groundwork for a future Sigma Theta Tau chapter by developing a UMKC Nursing Honor Society.
In the fall of 1985 Professor Nixon became seriously ill however, she continued to inspire faculty in the realization of her dream. Virginia Nixon, former Director of Undergraduate Studies was instrumental in nurturing this interest in scholarship recognition. Interest in establishing a Sigma Theta Tau Chapter at UMKC was expressed by various faculty members for several years prior to program accreditation.
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