The Catholic College of the South
Dr. Gwyndolan L. Swain
Meet Dr. Gwyndolan L. Swain
OF NOTE:
As a testament to her passion for teaching, she was awarded the University’s inaugural Webb Award for Excellence in Teaching in 2019, a recognition that is determined by the student body.
KNOWN FOR:
At Atrium Health, she was a Corporate Expert and Administrative Manager within Human Resources. By developing and implementing a Return to Work program for 65,000 employees, an 11% decrease in Short Term Disability claims duration was realized, saving the organization $1.2 million. As a Clinical Manager with Mecklenburg County Health Department for Maternal and Child Health Services and Immunizations, she managed a comprehensive community outreach program resulting in significant increases in both client referrals and a 25% increase in revenue for the agency.
WHEN NOT IN THE CLASSROOM, CAN OFTEN BE FOUND: Sitting on my front porch and rocking in my chair. Listening to some good Jazz music on my Bose headphones. Drinking a great cup of coffee, or enjoying a good glass of wine. Chatting with a current or former student. Playing with my Grandaughter.
POPULAR QUOTE: “To ensure your success, you must plan your work and work your plan!”
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Examples of classes taught by Dr. Gwyndolan L. Swain:
HA 601 United States Healthcare Systems
HA 609 Healthcare Marketing
HA 611 Global Health Care
HA 699 Healthcare Capstone Strategy
- Doctor of Health Administration, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC
- Master of Business Administration / Master of Health Administration, Pfeiffer University, Charlotte, NC
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Dillard University, New Orleans, LA
Publications
- The Impact of Early Return to Work Programs on Employers and Employees, 2014 ProQuest
- Strategic Analysis for Healthcare, Concepts ad Practical Applications, Wayland and McDonald HAP, (2nd Edition (2021) – HAP/AUPHA Editorial Board for Graduate Students
Presentations
- Coronary Heart Disease Disparities by Race/Ethnicity, International Symposium on Minority Health, Baltimore (2014)
- High Blood Pressure by Race/Ethnicity among Coronary Heart Disease Patients in North Carolina, Beverly Earle Minority Health Disparities Conference, Charlotte (2016)
Professional Memberships
- American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE)
- President-elect for the Greater Charlotte Healthcare Executives Group (GCHEG)
- Member of National Association of Health Service Executives (NAHSE)
- Association of University Programs in Health Administration
- North Carolina Board of Nursing Member of National League of Nursing
- ANSWER Scholarship Organization, volunteer and member of Professional Development Committee
- Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated
- Health Administration/Association of University Programs in Health Administration Editorial Board
- Health Education Press/Association of University Programs in Health Administration Editorial Board
My personal interests include working with my students to ensure their success. Providing educational opportunities for leaders in the healthcare industry. Working with other HA students and fellow educators to facilitate their advancement in their respective fields. My area of expertise is healthcare administration.
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