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Sarah Wackerbarth

Associate Professor

Sarah Wackerbarth

Associate Professor

Academic Appointment(s)

School of Public Health
Department of Health Management, Economics, & Policy

School of Public Health
Department of School of Public Health

  • SWACKERBARTH@augusta.edu
  • (706) 721-0292
  • E1029 SCI

Education

  • Ph.D., Industrial Engineering University of Wisconsin - Madi, 1997

  • MS, Industrial Engineering University of Wisconsin - Madi, 1994

  • BS, Industrial Engineering University of Wisconsin - Madi, 1992

Teaching Interests

management, quality improvement, change management, project management, decision-making

Scholarship

Selected Recent Publications

  • Moving Discussion Off the Discussion Board: A Method for Enhancing Student Engagement, 2025
    Journal Article, Academic Journal
  • Enhancing Feedback Opportunities for Students: A Quick Poll Pilot Test, 2024
    Journal Article, Academic Journal
  • Patient Engagement in Patient Portals in Appalachia v. Surrounding US Census Regions: An Analysis of HINTS (Health Information National Trends Survey) Data, 2017 – 2020, 2023
    Journal Article, Academic Journal
  • Lean in Healthcare: Time for Evolution or Revolution?, 2021
    Journal Article, Academic Journal
  • Are there Rural-Urban Differences in Dentist Supply? , 2020
    Journal Article, Academic Journal

Research Interests

I focus my research efforts on the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) research and developing a pedagogical research program. Additionally, I welcome collaborative opportunities to engage in my disciplinary research, which applies industrial engineering tools to enhance healthcare delivery.

College Service

  • SPH Staff Search Committee, Student Engagement & Success Advisor 2025 - Present

    Role: Committee Member

University Service

  • AU Online Education Advisory Group 2025 - Present

    Role: Committee Member

  • AU Online Program Leadership Council 2025 - Present

    Role: Committee Member

Professional Service

  • Pedagagicon Proceedings Editorial Board 2024 - Present

    Role: Committee Member

  • Pedagogicon Steering Committee 2024 - Present

    Role: Committee Member

  • The Teaching Professor Conference Advisory Board 2024 - Present

    Role: Committee Member