Sara Berens

Sara Berens serves as an Associate Professor of Instruction in the College of Health Sciences and Professions at Ohio University, based in Grover W332. Her work bridges health administration education and student development through innovative advising practices and arts integration.

Her academic credentials include:

• M.Ed. in College Student Personnel from Ohio University (2013)
• MFA from The Ohio State University (2010)

Dr. Berens' research examines critical intersections in health education:

• Student Support systems for undergraduate healthcare programs
• Evidence-based Faculty Advising methodologies
• Arts and Health integration for enhanced learning outcomes

Her commitment to student success manifests through sustained mentorship of first-generation students via We Are First and OHIO First Scholars programs across five academic years (2015-2020). As co-advisor for the Ohio University Society for Health Administration, she cultivates professional development opportunities while serving on the Master's of Health Administration Graduate Admissions Committee and PACE Proposal Committee for six consecutive years. Dr. Berens' administrative leadership includes interim coordination of Long Term Care Administration programs and active participation in university governance through hearing boards and appeals committees.