DMS Handbook - Teaching Assignments
August 2025 - December 2026
| Semester | Course Number | Course Name | Instructor* |
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DMS Handbook - Program Mission and Goals
THE MISSION OF THE DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHY PROGRAM
The mission of the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø is to educate diagnostic medical sonography students in the knowledge, skills and attitudes to become qualified, professional practitioners who provide quality service and care to the community and to prepare students for the changing needs of the profession. We transform lives and communities through the power of discovery, learning and creative expression.
DMS Handbook - Program Administration and Faculty
Cyndi Peterson, MPH, RT (R), RDMS, RVT Program Director 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Salem Campus, Office 170Q Office Phone: 330-337-4277 Email: clpeters@kent.edu
Sheri Tilton, MPH, RT (R), RDMS, RVT Clinical Coordinator 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Salem Campus, Office 170P Office Phone: 330-337-4128 Email: stilton1@kent.edu
Nina Hostetler, BRIS, RT (R), RDMS, RVT Adjunct Faculty Member 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Salem Campus, Email: nstockma@kent.edu
DMS Handbook - Administration
KENT STATE UNIVERSITY AT SALEM ADMINISTRATION
James Hannon Ph.D., Interim Dean and Chief Administrative Officer, 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Salem and Stark Campuses
Susan Rossi, Ph.D., Academic Vice Dean, 51³Ô¹ÏÍø and Stark Campuses, College of Applied and Technical Studies
Peggy Shadduck, Ph.D., Vice President for Regional Campuses, Dean, College of Applied and Technical Studies (CATS)
Susan Emens, Ph.D., Associate Dean, College of Applied and Technical Studies 51³Ô¹ÏÍø
DMS Handbook - Due Process, Student Complaint Process
- Policies regarding warning, probation, and dismissal are clearly spelled out in the student handbook, and student-adviser conferences are held on a regular basis.
DMS Handbook - Early Release from a Clinical Education Course
- The clinical education courses of the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program sponsored by 51³Ô¹ÏÍø are completed upon documented achievement of defined objectives and competencies for each clinical education course.
- Because each semester has its own separate clinical objectives, students may not request early release of a clinical education course.
Policy: 2011
Reviewed 2025
DMS Handbook - Evaluations
The following evaluations are completed in the diagnostic medical sonography program:
I. Evaluations by Students
A. STUDENT SELF-EVALUATION
Students will complete a self-evaluation each semester that will be reviewed by the clinical instructor and program director. The purpose of this self- evaluation is for the student to assess his/her own strengths and areas needing improvement.
B. CLINICAL INSTRUCTOR EVALUATION by the STUDENT
Students will evaluate the Clinical Instructor at the completion of each semester.
DMS Handbook - Extension of a Clinical Education Course
A. Required Extension of a Clinical Education Course