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Philadelphia, PA, May 2004 –Members of the Jefferson College of Health Professions' Class of 2004 marched across the stage at the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts to receive their diplomas on Wednesday, May 19. During the ceremony, Andrea Higham, Director of Corporate Equity, the Campaign for Nursing's Future and New Ventures at Johnson & Johnson, received an honorary doctoral degree from the university.

A total of 343 students graduated, including 325 Bachelor of Science degree recipients in the disciplines of nursing, occupational therapy, radiologic sciences and bioscience technologies; six post-baccalaureate certificate recipients in bioscience technologies; and 12 associate degree recipients. Also included in the totals are physical therapy students who completed their combined BS-MS degree program during the summer.

University Board of Trustees Member Douglas J. MacMaster, Jr., Esq. presented Ms. Higham the honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree. Ms. Higham has directed Johnson & Johnson's Campaign for Nursing's Future , a pioneering strategy to promote the profession of nursing. In helping to raise more than $5 million for nursing scholarships, faculty fellowships and nursing school grants, the Campaign has had a positive impact on the recruitment and retention of nursing professionals nationwide.

University President Paul C. Brucker, MD, conferred the student degrees. JCHP Dean James B. Erdmann, PhD, addressed students and their families. Janice Burke, PhD, OTRL/L, Chairman and Associate Professor, Department of Occupational Therapy, will serve as the Grand Marshal.

Jefferson College of Health Professions, founded in 1969 and located in the heart of Philadelphia, provides innovative academic programs to a highly qualified, culturally diverse student population with the primary goal of developing outstanding professionals and future leaders in healthcare. The College offers fully accredited bachelor's and master's degree programs in bioscience technologies, nursing, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and radiologic sciences. In addition, the College offers selected health certificates and associate degrees in the Department of General Studies.

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