University of Maine, Graduate School of Education, Orono, ME
PhD Higher Education Leadership, May 2012
University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Social Work, Philadelphia, PA Master
of Social Work, May 1979 Ithaca College, Ithaca, NY Bachelor of Arts Sociology, May 1977
COURSES TAUGHT
GRADUATE
Human Resource Management
Managerial Communications
Training & Development for Adults
Leadership
Quality Improvement Models in Healthcare
RESEARCH INTERESTS AND AREAS
Healthcare Management
Leadership
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
Conferences
October 2025- Fifteenth International Conference on Health, Wellness & Society at
University of Granada, Co-presenter, Emotional Flexibility in Residential College
Life: Balancing Belonging, Growth, and Resilience in the Face of Challenge
Professional Memberships
Member-. American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE)
McGill-O’Rourke, A., & Allan, E. (2024). In the Middle: Work-Life Integration of Mid-Level
Women Leaders in a Rural Community College System. Community College Review, 00915521241280030.
DeLauer, V., McGill-O’Rourke, A., Ekwonye, A., Gordon, C., Hamilton, N., Gagne, P.,
Heyer, A., Wallace, E., Macksoud, K., Pierce, C., & Desruisseaux, R. (2022). Health
beliefs of emerging adults: How colleges may enhance student health literacy and co-produce
healthy outcomes. Journal of American College Health, 1–7. https://doi.org/10.1080/07448481.2022.2103376
DeLauer, V., McGill-O'Rourke, A., et al (2022). Coping Mechanisms, Self-Esteem, and
Healthy Lifestyles in College: The Impact of Nature and Biophilic Spaces as Supportive,
Nurturing Environments. Cogent Social Sciences, 8:1
DeLauer, V., McGill-O'Rourke, A., et al (2019). Human papillomavirus and health decision
making: Perceptions and accountability in college. Health Education Journal. 1 -12.
PRESENTATIONS
October 2024- Fourteenth International Conference on Health, Wellness & Society at
Malmö University, Co-presenter, Am I Healthy, Am I Safe: Student Perceptions of Health
on A Residential College Campus.
April 2023- Tango, Co-presenter, “Conflicts in the Workplace - A Peaceful Resolution
is the Best Solution!” April 2023- Cedar Crest Center for Children with Disabilities, “Approaching Conflict
in the Workplace.”
February 2023- Sunrise Senior College- “Embracing Winter in Downeast Maine.” October 2022- Tango, Co-presenter, Redefining Change Management in the Post Pandemic
Workplace.
October 2022- Husson University DPT/MBA Practice Management Cohort, Guest Lecturer,
Bangor Maine, Business Law Impacting Physical Therapy Practices.
March 2021, - Husson University DPT/MBA Practice Management Cohort, Guest Lecturer,
Bangor Maine, Business Law Impacting Physical Therapy Practices
June 2019- IACBE Annual Conference, Las Vegas, NV, Smiling Faces: Bullies in Academia
August 2018-NH-INBRE Annual Meeting, Bretton Woods, NH, "Human Papillomavirus Virus
(HPV): Perceptions & accountability in Early adulthood."
April 2017- Franklin Pierce University Faculty Showcase, Rindge, NH, "Smiling Faces:
Bullies in the Academy."
September 2016- New England Healthcare Engineers Society Fall Conference, Bretton
Woods, NH, "Creating a Culture of Civility in the Workplace."
April 2016- Franklin Pierce University Faculty Showcase, Rindge, NH, "Work-Life Integration." November 2015- Association of University Programs in Health Administration, Denver,
CO, "From Classroom to Workplace: Teamwork Skill-building for Future Healthcare Leaders."
May 2014- Summer Residency Champlain College: Divisions of Graduate and Continuing
Professional Studies Master of Science in Healthcare Management, Burlington, VT, "Future
Scenarios in Healthcare."
March 2014-New England Healthcare Engineers Society Fall Conference, Fitchburg, MA,
"The High Cost of Low Performers."
January 2014- Franklin Pierce University: Division of Continuing and Graduate Studies,
Lebanon, New Hampshire, "Managing Transitions for Quality Care." March 2014- New England Healthcare Engineers Society Spring Conference, Leominster,
MA, The High Cost of Low Performers.
October 2013- University of Maine School of Education and Human Development, Orono,
Maine, Gender in Higher Education Symposium, In the Middle: Work-life Integration
Experiences of Mid-level Women Leaders in a Rural Community College System in the
Northeastern United States.
May 2013- Summer Residency Champlain College: Divisions of Graduate and Continuing
Professional Studies Master of Science in Healthcare Management, Burlington, VT, "Generational
Differences and their Impact in the Healthcare Workplace."
May 2012- Summer Residency Champlain College: Divisions of Graduate and Continuing
Professional Studies Master of Science in Healthcare Management, Burlington, VT, "Work-life
Integration-Theory to Practice." April 2012- Vermont Technical College Residential Life Staff, Randolph, VT, "Leadership
in the 2lst Century.
September 2011-New England Healthcare Engineers Society Fall Conference, Killington,
VT, "The Intergenerational Workforce."
June 2011- Summer Residency Champlain College: Divisions of Graduate and Continuing
Professional Studies Master of Science in Healthcare Management, Burlington, VT, "Leadership
in Health Care."
March 2011- VWHE Annual Conference: Balance U: Navigating the Waves of Life, Killington,
VT, "Work-life integration: Is it a reality or myth?"
October 2010- AERA Research on Women and Education 36th Annual Fall Conference: Promoting
equity and education for women and girls through advocacy, policy and research, Philadelphia,
PA, "In the Middle: Work-life Integration of Mid-level Women Leaders in a Rural Community
College System."
April 2008- NASW Maine Chapter's 2008 Annual Conference Social Work: Reinvesting in
the Future, Rockland, ME, "The Three Rs: Recruiting, Rewarding and Retaining Your
Staff."
October 2006- Ninth Annual New England Rural Health Roundtable Symposium Crisis in
Rural Health Care: Creative Workforce Solutions, Portland, ME, "Developing and Sustaining
a Viable Workforce in Down East Maine."
December 2003- Health Care America National Conference, San Francisco, CA, "Customer Service in the Healthcare Industry, Blue Hill Hospital - How a 25- Bed Hospital
in Down East Maine Achieved Number One Ranking in Patient Satisfaction."
December 2001-Building Vibrant Communities: Linking Rural Health and Economic Development,
Rockland, ME, "Grow Your Own Workforce: Recruiting Maine Young People into Health
Care Careers, Maine Rural Development Council." August 2001 - Maine Health Occupations Educators Association Workshop, Portland, ME,
"Tomorrow's Workforce Today."
