Holland Taylor, MSPAS, PA-C

• American Academy of Physician Assistants
• Physician Assistant Education Association
• Iowa Physician Assistant Society

• Blood pressure screenings, Des Moines University, wellness center, 2015 to present
• Junior Achievement’s Biztown, Des Moines, Iowa, 2019
• Health professions presentation, Prairie Trail Elementary, 2019
• Meals from the Heartland, Des Moines University, 2018
• Blood pressure screenings, Iowa State Fair, 2006, 2016, 2018
• YMCA Ankeny Annual Fundraiser, 2015 to 2017
• Career Connections, Ankeny Parkview Middle School, 2014, 2015
• Guest speaker at diabetic group session, Mercy North, 2013, 2014
• Informational session on concussions to baseball youth, 2012
• Vision screenings, Westwood Elementary, 2011
• Polk County lead program preschool presentations, 2007
• Bone density screenings, DMU Senior Health Fair, 2005, 2006
• Sports physicals, vision screenings, Slater, IA, 2006
• Social activities volunteer, Wesley Acres, 2005, 200

Professional:

Graduate Council, Des Moines University, member, 2019

• Review and make recommendations on university academic policies and procedures pertaining to any course of study leading to an academic credential, as appropriate.
• Review internal academic program review documents and make recommendations.
• Review and make recommendations on new academic program proposals.

College of Health Sciences Faculty Organization, Des Moines University, Faculty Chairperson-Elect, 2019

• Preside over CHS faculty meetings, in Chairperson’s absence.
• Represent CHS faculty at Deans’/Directors’ meetings.

Faculty Leadership Council, Des Moines University, member, 2019

• Facilitate optimal communication between colleges, between faculty and administration, support services, and other University entities.
• Work with existing Faculty Organizations and various college committees in addressing the needs of faculty and their respective colleges.
• Provide a forum for faculty input on drafting, reviewing, and implementing University policies.
• Promote and otherwise assist with the development of interdisciplinary initiatives.

Academic Logistics and Planning Team (ALPT), Des Moines University, member, 2015 to present

• Review logistical effects of curricula delivery on the institution’s students.
• Review the impact courses may have on other courses across Programs.
• Identification of optimal academic resource management strategies.
• Make recommendations to the Faculty Organization, Programs, and Administration, and other groups as appropriate, regarding the implementation of university-wide academic initiatives.
• Assist with the development of university-wide academic resources and tools/instruments.

Physician Assistant Program Academic Progress Committee (APC), Des Moines University, Chair, 2016 to present

• Monitor PA student academic progress and affective behaviors.
• Communicate between students and the committee.
• Make decisions and recommendations to the dean.

Ultrasound Taskforce, Des Moines University, 2017 to present

• Represent PA program in the development of a university-wide ultrasound curriculum.

Spring CME Conference Committee, Iowa Physician Assistant Society (IPAS), member, 2017 to present

• Organize and facilitate the annual Spring CME conference in West Des Moines, IA.