Dr. Janice Whitaker

Professor

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Biography

Janice Whitaker is an experienced geriatric nurse and educator, currently serving as the CGNE Administrator and Education Program Manager at the Penn State Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing. With her expertise in age-friendly care, dementia, and geriatrics, she has been deeply involved in program management and community engagement initiatives, including managing the college's contributions to the Long-Term Care RISE project in partnership with the Penn State College of Medicine. Whitaker is a recognized leader in the field, having served as the nursing home on-site coordinator for the Penn State Teaching Nursing Home Project. Her academic background includes a Master’s in Educational Leadership from the University of Vermont and a Bachelor’s in Nursing from Hartwick College. Whitaker has received multiple awards, including the Distinguished Educator in Gerontological Nursing in 2022 and the Honor Nurse recognition from the Sigma Theta Tau International. Her research interests encompass a variety of areas related to aging, dementia care, and nursing management, and she is actively involved in teaching and community education projects.

Research Interests

Experience

CGNE Administrator, Education Program Manager, Community Liaison

2015-01-01 — Present

Penn State University • University Park, PA

Providing oversight and operational management for the center's strategic plan related to education, research, service, and sustainability.

Awards

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Distinguished Educator

2022-01-01
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Dementia Friends PA Champion

2022-01-01
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Honor Nurse

2021-01-01
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Celebrating Women

2020-01-01

Requirements for Pennsylvania State University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7
GRE General
Prerequisites
Master's degree in related field for PhD Baccalaureate degree from accredited institution
Application Checklist
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Writing Sample
  • Official Transcripts
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

GRE scores are highly recommended but not strictly required for Applied Linguistics.