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- Title:
Dean - Department:
Health Professions, Graduate Studies, and Institutional Effectiveness - Phone Ext.:
58718 - Email:
Scott.Bennie@kc.edu
Scott Bennie
DSc
In his primary role as dean of institutional effectiveness, Dr. Bennie leads out in college-level assessment, quality, and accreditation work. Dr. Bennie also serves as the Dean for Health Professions and Graduate Studies. His prior experience includes program development and institution-level accreditation.
Bennie earned his bachelor’s in Life Sciences, Master of Physical Therapy, and Doctor of Science degrees from the School of Allied Health Professions at Loma Linda University. He went on to receive his Master of Business Administration, with an emphasis in financial management, from La Sierra University.
In his most recent role, Bennie served as the vice-chair and associate professor of the Department of Physical Therapy (DPT) at AdventHealth University in Orlando, Florida. He also served as the founding chair and program director of AdventHealth’s DPT program.
Peer Reviewed Publications:
- Bennie S, Rodriguez T. Characteristics of entry-level physical therapist program directors. J Phys Ther Educ. 2019; 33(1):70-77.
- Bennie S, Bruner K, Dizon A, Fritz H, Goodman B, Peterson S. Measurements of balance: comparison of the Timed ‘Up and Go’ test and Functional Reach Test with the Berg Balance Scale. J of Phys Ther Science. 2003; 15(2):93-97.
- Bennie S, Petrofsky J, Nisperos J, Tsurudome M, Laymon M. Toward the optimal waveform for electrical stimulation of human skeletal muscle. Eur J Appl Physiol. 2002; 88(1-2):13-19. Epub 2002 Sep 10.
Published Abstracts of Peer Reviewed Presentations:
- Bennie S, Manoucheri M, Robbins R, Boers L, Hartman, C, Crofton A. Effects of The REST of Your Life program on physical and psychological health. 4th Annual Florida Hospital Research Forum; May, 2017; Orlando, Florida.
- Bennie S, Manoucheri M, Robbins R, Hartman, C, Boers L, Crofton A. Effect of The REST of Your Life program on sleep quantity and quality. 4th Annual Florida Hospital Research Forum; May, 2017; Orlando, Florida.
Peer Reviewed Scientific and Professional Presentations:
- Bennie S, Darnold TA, Hack LM, Jensen GM, Miller D, Mostrom E, Nordstrom T, Sebelski CA. Exploring leadership and excellence in physical therapist education: Blazing a research path. Combined Sections Meeting; February 2020; Denver, Colorado.
- Bennie S. Impact of international service experience on experienced healthcare professionals’ approach to patient-centered, team-based, collaborative care. Nexus Summit 2019: Optimizing Interprofessional Clinical Learning Environments: Better Care, Better Value, Better Education; August 2019; Minneapolis, Minnesota.
- Bennie S, Mauldin M. Effect of intraprofessional practice in a multidisciplinary clinic during integrated clinical experiences on student physical therapists’ competencies in, and perceptions of, interprofessional collaborative practice. Nexus Summit 2019: Optimizing Interprofessional Clinical Learning Environments: Better Care, Better Value, Better Education; August 2019; Minneapolis, Minnesota.
- Bennie S, Emde J. Influence of the hidden curriculum on physical therapy students’ perceptions of interprofessional collaborative practice during a terminal clinical experience. Nexus Summit 2019: Optimizing Interprofessional Clinical Learning Environments: Better Care, Better Value, Better Education; August 2019; Minneapolis, Minnesota.
- Bennie S, Case V, Sampson A. Impact of IPE activities and durations on occupational and physical therapy student interprofessional socialization and valuation. Nexus Summit 2019: Optimizing Interprofessional Clinical Learning Environments: Better Care, Better Value, Better Education; August 2019; Minneapolis, Minnesota.
- Bennie S, Pignataro RM. Effect of simulation on physical therapy student confidence and satisfaction in the practice of wound management. Combined Sections Meeting; January 2019; Washington, District of Columbia.
- Bennie S, Emde J, Pignataro RM. The skin and aging: Impact on wound prevention and management. Combined Sections Meeting; January 2019; Washington, District of Columbia.
- Clark E, Bennie S, Tier L. Using technology to promote active learning through simulation in Doctor of Physical Therapy students. Faculty Research Network’s 2018 National Symposium: Transforming Teaching Through Active Learning; November 2018; Orlando, Florida.
- Crofton A, Bennie S. Gross Anatomy as an interprofessional education tool. American Association of Clinical Anatomists 2018 Regional Meeting; October 2018; Washington, District of Columbia.
- Bennie S, Hughes T, Pignataro R. The shared flight path of interprofessional education and simulation. Education Leadership Conference; October 2018; Jacksonville, Florida.
- Bennie S, Mauldin M. Impact of exposure to interprofessional collaborative practice during integrated clinical experiences on student physical therapists’ competencies and perceptions of interprofessional collaborative practice. Nexus Summit 2018: Creating Results: Interprofessional Vision to Action; July, 2018; Minneapolis, Minnesota.
- Bennie S, Hughes T. Longitudinal effectiveness of a four-hour interprofessional education session. Nexus Summit 2018: Creating Results: Interprofessional Vision to Action; July, 2018; Minneapolis, Minnesota.
- Bennie S, Bergherm M. Effect of sequential simulation on physical therapy student confidence and satisfaction. APTA’s NEXT Conference & Exposition; June, 2018; Orlando, Florida.
- Bennie S, Manoucheri M, Robbins R, Chobotar T, Crofton A. The REST of Your Life: End Exhaustion, Enhance Energy, Sleep Smarter. 2018 Art & Science of Health Promotion Conference; March, 2018; San Diego, California.
- Crofton A, Bennie S. Performance in and perception of a gross anatomy course using minimally integrated multidisciplinary versus highly integrated interprofessional education methodologies. Collaborating Across Borders VI; October, 2017; Banff, Alberta, Canada.
- Bennie S, Hughes T. Effectiveness of a four-hour interprofessional education session. The Nexus Summit 2017: Provocative Ideas for IPE; August, 2017; Minneapolis, Minnesota.
- Araujo L, Bennie S, Santos Jr A, Santos F, Bordin S, Moreno C. Inflammatory markers during night work and vacation. Society for Research on Biological Rhythms meeting; May, 2016; Palm Harbor, Florida.
- Araujo L, Bennie S, Santos Jr A, Santos F, Bordin S, Moreno C. The effect of night shift work and downtime on inflammatory markers. 3rd Annual Florida Hospital Research Forum; April, 2016; Orlando, Florida.
- Bennie S, Bruner K, Dizon A, Fritz H, Goodman B, Peterson S. Comparison of the timed ‘up and go’ test and functional reach test with the berg balance scale. California Chapter of the American Physical Therapy Association Annual Meeting; October, 1998; Sacramento, California.