Derfus selected as Dean for Health Sciences

SAVANNAH, Ga. – Savannah Technical College recently selected Stephanie Derfus as its dean for Health Sciences. As dean, she is responsible for managing initiatives related to the Health Science programs and instructional services including community, high school and college programs; E-learning and faculty departments. She will also serve as a liaison between Academic Affairs and other units of the college.

Derfus has been the program director for the College’s Dental Assisting program since 2008. She recently served as its Exposure Control Coordinator. She has a master of science in career and technical education from the University of Wisconsin (Stout), a bachelor of science in biology from the University of Wisconsin (Stevens Point), and a dental assisting technical diploma from Fox Valley Technical College. She is currently pursuing the doctor of education in educational leadership with a higher education concentration at Georgia Southern University.

STC’s Health Sciences division offers programs that prepare individuals for entry-level positions in the health-care community including Dental Assisting, Dental Hygiene, Emergency Medical Services Professions, Health Care Assistant (Central Sterile Processing, Nurse Aide, Patient Care Technician), Health Care Science (for Dental Hygiene and Surgical Technology), Medical Assisting, Medical Coding/Insurance Data Entry, Phlebotomy, Practical Nursing and Surgical Technology. Some of these programs use a competitive entry process. The division offers associate degrees to professional diplomas and technical certificates for programs that prepare graduates for careers in hospitals, dental offices, nursing homes and other health/illness care facilities, including home care.

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Health Sciences Academic Advisor: Cindy Cole
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Media Contact: Amy Shaffer, APR
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