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A High-Quality Healthcare Degree is Within Your Reach

With a combined 275-year history grounded in career-focused education, Franklin University and Urbana University possess the resources and expertise to successfully prepare nurses and healthcare professionals according to U.S. standards to meet the needs of an ever-changing world. Offering online and in-country education solutions, the Center’s programs and services are accessible and affordable to accommodate traditional-age students, entry and mid-career level professionals, as well as healthcare organizations that desire to advance their mission and provide a greater impact on the communities they serve.

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About Franklin University 

Established in 1902, Franklin University has built its reputation on removing barriers to higher education for ambitious adults who balance their educational goals with other commitments.

Regionally accredited and respected by employers, the University offers degrees online and on campus that are convenient, accelerated and affordable in order to provide the ultimate flexibility to all our students. A pioneer in online learning and curriculum development, the University partners with corporations and educational institutions both domestically and internationally.

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Enhancing the Educational Experience with Real-World Expertise

The competencies needed to lead today’s business, healthcare, cybersecurity and public safety organizations are continuously evolving. In recent years, our understanding of the importance of leaders having the capacity to adapt, innovate, and facilitate change centers along the traditional focus of graduate academic programs.

The consideration and thoughtful integration of executives/practitioners in residence are increasingly recognized as practical methods to bridge the worlds of academia and practice in ways that can help instill these competencies in students and inspire them towards transformative leadership. Recognizing this, the Executive in Residence (EiR) program at Franklin University invites semi-retired or retired executives, who are recognized as significant leaders within their industry, to serve 1 or 2 concurrent terms at Franklin University in a distinguished academic role to mentor students, teach courses (optional), keynote a distinguished lecture and/or serve on an academic panel. 

Current Executives in Residence

Michael Powers, Ph.D., CRISC
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Dr. Michael Powers has been an adjunct faculty member of Franklin University’s Computer and Information Science Department since 2000. As a technology industry professional with expertise in government, consulting and financial services industries, he brings practical application to his teaching to ensure today’s working adults can achieve their educational and professional goals. Dr. Powers earned his bachelor’s degree in liberal arts from Excelsior College and his master’s degree in business administration (information systems) from National-Louis University. He also holds a Ph.D. in business administration (information systems) from Northcentral University. Dr. Powers and his wife, Lisa, live in central Ohio, and have two daughters in college.

David Meckstroth, MBA, DHA
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Dr. David Meckstroth is a consultant with more than 40 years of experience in the healthcare industry. Over the course of his career, he has worked through several mergers, a major consolidation to a new hospital, and an affiliation of a healthcare system into a larger system. For 14 years, he was the president and CEO at Upper Valley Medical Center in Troy, Ohio. Meckstroth is a fellow in the Healthcare Financial Management Association, served on the board of directors for the Ohio Hospital Association and was the board chair for the Greater Dayton Hospital Association. He has a doctorate in health administration from Central Michigan University, an MBA from the University of Dayton and a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Bowling Green State University. Dr. Meckstroth is married and has two grown children.