Dr. Mary Cowan
MS, RRT, RT, R
Mary Cowan is an accomplished PhD in Educational Leadership & Higher Education Candidate with a 17-year program leadership and teaching history.
Having earned her Bachelor of Science Degree in Radiologic Science in 2003 at Briar Cliff University, Mary began her career with Cherokee Regional Medical Center as a Radiologic Technologist in 2002. Transitioning her clinical training and experience to the academic arena in 2003, she served as a Clinical Supervisor and Adjunct Faculty Member at Iowa Central Community College and taught undergraduate Radiologic Technology students. Subsequently recruited by Northwest Iowa Community College to launch a new ground-up Radiologic Program, Mary has served as Program Director since 2005. After a successful program introduction, she was instrumental in securing the JRCERT accreditation for NCC and positioned the college with a highly-respected academic status and a new program offering. Characterized as an influential leader and skillful communicator, Mary consistently builds trusting business, community, and staff relationships, engenders team consensus, and inspires team achievement.
Credited as a highly-effective mentor and motivator, Mary skillfully bridges the gap between institutional vision, program ideation, and implementation and inspires others to achieve their professional best.
Born and raised in the Midwest, Mary is grounded in traditional values and passionate in seeking the advancement of education and the academic arena. Favoring an eclectic and servant-leadership model, she serves on numerous quality improvement committees and works creatively and collaboratively with people on all organizational levels in the interest of maximizing student-centered learning opportunities and instructional delivery.
Courses

Conversations with Dr. C: Integrating Customer Service in a Healthcare Environment

Conversations with Dr. C: Empowering Employees

Conversations with Dr. C: Transitioning from Technologist to Administration

Conversations with Dr. C: A Day in the Life of a New Technologist

Conversations with Dr. C: Motivating Team Members

Conversations with Dr. C: Establishing a Professional Brand through Professional Associations

Turner Talk Special: Bullying - A Cancer within the Department (Certificate)

Turner Talk Special: Strength Through Community - How we as healthcare professionals and the imaging community tackle Coronavirus - Part 2 (Certificate)

Age-specific training in the workplace

Conversations with Dr. C: Avoiding and Facing Legal Issues in Radiology

Radiopharmaceutical Extravasations: Expert Interviews

Conversations With Dr. C: Leadership in an Educational Environment

Conversations with Dr. C: Educate vs Inform

Conversations with Dr. C: Keep Pushing Professionalism

Conversations with Dr. C: Exploring Nontraditional Career Pathways in Radiology

Conversations with Dr. C: Discovering Your Personal Career Path; A Success Story in the Imaging Science World

Conversations with Dr. C: Creating Employee Pathways Through Leadership in Radiology Administration

Turner Talks with Cheryl Turner: Anthony Mungo and Dr. Mary Cowan - Imaging Center Team Leadership, Retention, & Cross Training (CE ARRT)

Turner Talk Special: COVID19 and Burnout: What you need to know

Turner Talks with Cheryl Turner: Leadership Topics - Leading Different Personalities and Generations (CE Nurse)

Strategic Planning in Radiology (CE Nurse)

5G Leadership Skills: Stakeholder Engagement (CE Nurse)

5G Leadership Skills: Motivation and Rewards (CE Nurse)

5G Leadership Skills: Dynamic Leadership (CE Nurse)

5G Leadership Skills: Productivity and Time Management(CE Nurse)

5G Leadership Skills: Business Ethics (CE Nurse)

5G Leadership Skills: Conflict Resolution (CE Nurse)

5G Leadership Skills: Professionalism (CE Nurse)

5G Leadership Skills: Resilience and Adaptability (CE NURSE)

5G Leadership Skills: Boundaries and Balance (CE Nurse)

5G Leadership Skills: Business Ethics (CE ARRT)

5G Leadership Skills: Conflict Resolution (CE ARRT)

5G Leadership Skills: Influential Writing (CE Nurse)

5G Leadership skills: Body-Language Fluency (CE Nurse)

5G Leadership Skills: Emotional Intelligence (CE Nurse)

5G Leadership Skills: Emotional Intelligence (CE ARRT)

5G Leadership Skills: Organizational Culture (CE Nurse)

5G Leadership Skills: Synergistic Mentoring Skills (CE Nurse)

5G Leadership skills: Personal Branding (CE Nurse)

5G Leadership Skills: Inclusive Workplaces (CE Nurse)
