Sarah Wackerbarth
Associate Professor
Academic Appointment(s)
Administration
Department of Health Management, Economics, & Policy
School of Public Health
Department of Health Management, Economics, & Policy
School of Public Health
Department of School of Public Health
- SWACKERBARTH@augusta.edu
- (706) 721-0292
- E1029 SCI
Education
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Ph.D., Industrial Engineering
University of Wisconsin - Madi, 1997
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MS, Industrial Engineering
University of Wisconsin - Madi, 1994
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BS, Industrial Engineering
University of Wisconsin - Madi, 1992
Teaching Interests
management, quality improvement, change management, project management, decision-making
Scholarship
Selected Recent Publications
- Moving Discussion Off the Discussion Board: A Method for Enhancing Student Engagement, 2025
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Enhancing Feedback Opportunities for Students: A Quick Poll Pilot Test, 2024
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Patient Engagement in Patient Portals in Appalachia v. Surrounding US Census Regions: An Analysis of HINTS (Health Information National Trends Survey) Data, 2017 – 2020, 2023
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Lean in Healthcare: Time for Evolution or Revolution?, 2021
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Are there Rural-Urban Differences in Dentist Supply? , 2020
Journal Article, Academic Journal
Research Interests
I focus my research efforts on the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) research and developing a pedagogical research program. Additionally, I welcome collaborative opportunities to engage in my disciplinary research, which applies industrial engineering tools to enhance healthcare delivery.
College Service
University Service
Professional Service
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Pedagagicon Proceedings Editorial Board
2024 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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Pedagogicon Steering Committee
2024 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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The Teaching Professor Conference Advisory Board
2024 - Present
Role: Committee Member
