RENEE SMITH-SCHAFFER NAMED CHAIR OF CLARION UNIVERSITY’S NEW DEPARTMENT OF ALLIED HEALTH AT VENANGO CAMPUS

OIL CITY, PA-Renee C. Smith-Schaffer has been named chair of Clarion University’s new Department of Allied Health, located at Venango Campus. Ms. Smith-Schaffer came to her new position from Ohio Valley General Hospital in McKees Rocks, where she served as Director of the School of Radiography.

Ms. Smith-Schaffer began her clinical training at ACMH School of Radiologic Technology in Kittanning, where she was awarded the D.W. Minteer Award for Academic Excellence. She earned her bachelor’s degree in radiologic science from LaRoche College and her master’s degree in health science from Slippery Rock University.

Ms. Smith-Schaffer is a member of the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, the American Society of Radiologic Technologists, Tri-State Educators in Radiologic Technology, the Association of Collegiate Educators in Radiologic Technology and the Association of Educators in Radiologic Science.  

Degrees in Allied Health currently include a bachelor of science in Radiologic Science and an associate degree in Allied Health.

 “Renee Smith-Schaffer is a tremendous addition to our team,” said Dr. Christopher M. Reber, executive dean of Clarion University–Venango Campus and academic dean of the School of Nursing and Allied Health. “Her experience as both educator and clinician make her an ideal person to lead this new department as we respond to new opportunities that meet community, regional and national healthcare needs.” 

Clarion University–Venango Campus provides high-quality educational programs and personalized services to help students succeed. Students can earn an associate degree, a bachelor’s or master’s degree in select areas, obtain a one-year certificate or participate in a variety of professional development and personal enrichment courses. The campus is home to Clarion University’s School of Nursing and Allied Health and its Department of Applied Technology. Clarion University–Venango Campus is committed to serving the needs of the community.

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