Sharon Colley, PhD

Sharon Colley, PhD

Professor
School of Nursing
Phone: (231) 591-2288
Email: [email protected]

Education

• PhD, Western Michigan University, Leadership in Higher Education
• DNP, Ferris State University, Leadership
• MS, Ferris State University, Nursing
• BS, Ferris State University, Nursing
• AA, West Shore Community College, Nursing

Biography

Sharon Colley has an ADN from West Shore Community College, a BSN and MSN from Ferris State University, a PhD in Higher Education Leadership from Western Michigan University, and a DNP in nursing leadership from Ferris State University. She has also earned a Certification in Nursing Education from the National League of Nursing, and is an Advanced Certified Autism Specialist and Certified Neurodiversity Professional.
Sharon joined the School of Nursing at FSU in 2002, and prior to that worked as a nurse in various areas including mental health, med-surg, rehab, and ambulatory surgery.

Sharon has participated in numerous curricula creations and revisions. She has served as the program coordinator for the BSN, RN-BSN, and MSN programs, and has a key role in tracking assessment of course and program outcomes. In addition to classroom teaching, Sharon has experience teaching in the clinical setting, laboratory, and on-line. Sharon was presented the Sigma Theta Tau International Kappa Epsilon Chapter Excellence in Education Award and the COHP Innovative Teaching Award in 2014, the FSU Distinguished Teacher Award in 2016, and was a nominee for Michigan Distinguished Professor of the Year, Michigan Association of State Universities in 2017. Sharon serves as an editorial board member for the Journal of Nursing Education, and as a peer-reviewer for several other journals.

Publications and Intellectual Contributions

• Journal Article
  Colley, S. (2019). "Voices of Quiet Students: Introverted Nursing Students’ Perceptions of Educational Experiences and Leadership Preparation," International Journal of Nursing Education Scholarship. 15 (1).
• Journal Article
  Colley, S. (2018). "Equitable Education for Introverts: Providing Learning Opportunities that Prepare Nursing Students to be Leaders," Nurse Educator. 43 (5). Wolters Kluwer Health.
• Video Accompaniment to Journal Article
  Colley, S. (2018). "Equitable Education for Introverts: Providing Learning Opportunities that Prepare Nursing Students to be Leaders,"
• Journal Article
  Colley, S. (2016). "Senior Nursing Students’ Perceptions of Caring for Patients at End of Life," The Journal of Nursing Education.
• Journal Article
  Colley, S. (2014). "Enhancing Mental Health Clinical Rotations with Preparatory Role-Play," Annals of Nursing & Practice.
• Journal Article
  Colley, S. (2012). "Implementing a Change to a Learner-Centered Philosophy in a School of Nursing: Faculty Perceptions," National League of Nursing: Nursing Education Perspectives.

Presentations

• Webinar
  Colley, S. (Author & Presenter), AACN Webinar, "Improving Communication & Care of Patients with Autism," American Association of Colleges of Nursing, (January 24, 2024).
• Webinar
  Colley, S., "Improving Communication and Care of Patients with Autism during Dental and Healthcare Procedures," (November 2022).
• Presentation
  Rowan, J. A., Stanislav, T. A., Colley, S., Sukup, L., Taylor, D., Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning, (January 27, 2022).
• Oral Presentation
  Colley, S., Seminar, "High Functioning Autism Spectrum Disorder," Spectrum Health, Spectrum Health Big Rapids, (March 2019).
• Keynote/Plenary Address
  Colley, S., Session, "The Missing & Misdiagnosed Generations: Disparities in Care for Adults with HFA," Sigma Theta Tau International - Kapsa Epsilon at Large Chapter, Grand Rapids, (March 27, 2019).
• Poster
  Colley, S., Ferris Foundation of Excellence Benefit Gala, "Preliminary Healthcare Screening and Clinical Pathway for High Functioning Autistic Adults in Rural Areas," FSU, Grand Rapids, (November 2, 2018).
• Other
  Colley, S., DTA Speech, "Commencement Address December 2016," Ferris State University, Big Rapids, MI, (December 17, 2016).
• Oral Presentation
  Colley, S. (Author & Presenter), Lilly Conference on College & University Teaching, “Engaging the other 50% of Students: Creating an Equitable Learning Experience for Introverts,” Lilly Conference, Traverse City, Michigan, (October 20, 2016).
• Poster
  Colley, S., STTI Spring Showcase of Scholarship, "Achieving Deep Learning in Online and Blended Courses," Sigma Theta Tau Kappa Epsilon At-Large, GVSU Loosemore Auditorium, (April 20, 2015).
• Poster
  Colley, S., Lilly Conference North, "Enhancing Student Learning and Engagement in Online and Blended Courses," Traverse City, Michigan, (October 2014).