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Evans, Rupert Sr.

Evans, Rupert, Sr., MPA, DHA, FACHE


Assistant Professor and Associate Director of Graduate Programs
Health Administration
Office: G178
Phone: 708.235.2131
Fax: 708.535.8041
Email: r-evans@govst.edu

Education | Publications | Honors | Presentations | Research | Service | Professional Memberships

Education

DHA , Central Michigan University, Health Administration 2006
Global Health Fellowship, World Health Organization, Geneva Switzerland, Global Public Health Leadership 2005
Post Graduate Fellowship, University of Illinois at Chicago, Public Health Leadership 1999
Post Graduate Fellowship, Medical Information Systems, Air University Ohio Management  1990
MPA, Golden Gate University, San Francisco, Health Services Management 1985
Certificate, AF School of Healthcare Science, Health Services Admin 1981
BA, California State University, Sacramento, Environmental Studies 1981
AAS, Community College of the Air Force,  AU Ohio, Environmental Health Technology 1975

Publications

Increasing Minority Representation in Health Care Management, Health Forum Journal Nov/Dec 1999

The Lack of Diversity at the Top, David O. Weber, Rupert M. Evans, Sr., MPA, FACHE contributor, Health Forum Journal Sept/Oct 2000

The Unchanging Face of  Management: The Slow Road to Executive Diversity, Gloria Shur Bilchik, Rupert M. Evans, Sr., MPA, FACHE contributor, H&HN Magazine May 2000

Mirroring Your Community: A good Reflection on You, Julie T. Chyna, Rupert Evans contributor Healthcare Executive(volume 16, Issue Number 2, pages 18-23, Mar/Apr 2001)

Diversity should be part of the solution to the workforce crisis, Rupert M. Evans, Sr., MPA, FACHE, AHA News June 4, 2001

Book Chapter, Trials to Triumphs, Perspectives from Successful Healthcare Leaders, Lloyd/Wegmiller/Wright, Health Administration Press, Chicago 2001

A Business Imperative, Out Box H&HN Magazine Apr. 2002

Making the Whole Greater than the Sum of the Parts: Board Diversity can Strengthen Your Organization, Laurie Larson, Contributor Rupert M. Evans, Sr., MPA, FACHE, Trustee, February 2002

Interview with Rupert Evans Sr., president, Institute for Diversity in Health Management, Kyle Grazier, Journal of  Healthcare Management, May/Jun 2002

Diversity: A Common Sense Solution or a Business Imperative, Forum Magazine, August 2005

Text book Chapter: Work Force Diversity in Healthcare Management, Human Resources Healthcare, Johnson and Fried 2005, Health Administration Press

Dissertation, A Comparative Analysis of Enrichment Programs in Insuring a Viable Health Profession Pipeline, September 2006, Central Michigan University

Leadership Competencies and Advancement Disparities: A logical Means to an Important End, Bridges, Institute for Diversity in Health Management, Rupert M. Evans, MPA, DHA, FACHE and Dominic Ubamadu, FACHE,Fall 2006, VOL..XII Issue 4

Honors

Modern Healthcare’s top “100 Most Power Healthcare Leaders” in 2002 and 2004 because of his work to change the healthcare leadership field in the United States.

 

ACHE Regent's Award for Outstanding Senior Healthcare Executive of the Year 2003

 

Air Force Meritorious Service Medal

 

Joint Services Achievement Medal

 

Air Force Commendation Medal

 

Air Force Achievement Medal

 

National Defense Medal

 

Air Force Good Conduct Medal

 

Presentations

The International and Quality and Productivity Center (2003-2004): Diversity in Healthcare Leadership(Presentation)

American Governance and Leadership Group (2003): Diversity in Healthcare Leadership(Presentation)
AONE (2002): The Business Case for Diversity in Leadership(Presentation)
National Association of Health Services Executives (2000 – 2004): Role of Mentorship in Career Development. Conquering the Hidden Barriers to Diversity(Presentation)

American College of Health Care Executives (2000-2004): The Hidden Barriers to Advancement for People of Color(Search Firm Day Presentation). “Best Practices in Operationalizing Diversity Initiatives: Making a Difference in Healthcare Leadership”(CEO Circle Presentation)

Governance Institute (2003 2005): Diversity in Healthcare Leadership(Presentation)

Institute for Diversity in Health Management (2001 to 2005): Annual Diversity Leadership Conference

Rush University Medical Center, Health Systems Management Department (2003 to 2005): Course Director Ethics in Healthcare Management. Lecturer in Healthcare Governance and Leadership

Association Forum of Greater Chicagoland (2006): Mentoring and Networking( Presentation)

Chicago Area Health Information Management Association(2006): Diversity in Healthcare —“What, When, Where Why, and How” (Presentation)


Regent and the Illinois – Metropolitan Chicago Regent's Advisory Council (2006): Succession Planning:  After the Boom Busts. (Presentation)

Research

21st The National Association of Health Services Executives, Annual Educational Conference, Health Insurance Literacy: The Role of National Healthcare Associations, Diane Howard, Ph.D., FACHE, Velma Roberts Ph.D., Charlotte Collins, J.D. and Rupert M. Evans, D.H.A., FACHE, Oct 2006 (Study Presentation)

Dissertation, A Comparative Analysis of Enrichment Programs in Insuring a Viable Health Profession Pipeline, September 2006, Central Michigan University

Service

Executive Director for the Thapelo Institute

Member of the American College of Healthcare Executives Regent's Advisory Council

Past President National Association of Health Services Executives, Chicago/Mid west Chapter

Board of the African American Healthcare Council

Board of the UIC Urban Health Advisory Council

College Curriculum Review Committee

University Higher Education Coordinating Committee

Professional Memberships

Fellow in the American College of Health Care Executives

Fellow in the University of Illinois Public Health Leadership Institute

Life Member, Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.