Susan Sheets, RN, MSN, CST, CNOR, chair of the surgical technology program at Ivy Tech Community College-Columbus, has received the Didactic Educator of the Year award, presented by the Association of Surgical Technologists (AST). AST is a widely recognized, national, professional organization for surgical technologists and surgical assistants whose primary purpose is to ensure that these medical professionals have the knowledge and skills to administer patient care of the highest quality.
Sheets was presented with the award as a result of her dedication to the field of surgical technology, providing a classroom atmosphere conducive to learning, using creative teaching techniques, presenting at a number of national and local conferences, and participating in advisory councils and curriculum committees.
About Ivy Tech Community College
Ivy Tech Community College is the state’s largest public post-secondary institution and the nation’s largest singly-accredited statewide community college system with more than 120,000 students enrolled annually. Ivy Tech has campuses throughout Indiana. It serves as the state’s engine of workforce development, offering affordable degree programs and training that are aligned with the needs of its community along with courses and programs that transfer to other colleges and universities in Indiana. It is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association.