b'For many students, the impact of participating in Globalto attend. Recently, two spots have been made available for Outreach goes beyond the service and mission. One studentalumni to join.said, RAM provided an amazing opportunity to learn about aWhether serving in Paris, Bahamas, Haiti, Miami or Emporia, neighboring area as well as an opportunity for me to grow faculty are unanimous in observed positive outcomes for and learn about myself. I learned that life is not about having all the answers. It is about listening to others and beingstudents. When students get outside of the walls of a hospital relatable. Emporia and RAM touched my heart more than Ito see where patients live and do life, and to experience the could ever imagine.challenges the patients may facethat is nursing education that goes beyond the classroom, Feurer said. Students To help defray the cost of providing these opportunities forconnect with someone they otherwise wouldnt connect students, the College holds fundraising events throughout thewith. Its rewarding to see students have one-on-one deep year. The biggest fundraiser is the Global Outreach Auction,conversations with patients instead of relying only on tools like which is typically held late January or early February in thelabs or x-rays within the hospital. College auditorium. After waiting nearly three years due to the pandemic, we are elated to hold the 2023 event inThe College is grateful to all who have felt the call to serve. Over January, Faw said. Proceeds from this event support all globalthe years staff, faculty, students and alumni have all participated outreach programs, including the students accepted into thein various service programs. If you are interested in learning Global Outreach mission to Paris, France in June 2023. Somore, please contact associate dean of academic affairs Amy far, 16 students, two faculty members and two Sisters planFeurer, PhD, RN or assistant professor Kathy Faw, MSN, RN. Bon Secours Mercy Health Partners with Guild Education to Expand Tuition Benefits Bon Secours Mercy Health (BSMH) has partnered with GuildPrograms aligned to priority career growth pathways within Education to expand tuition benefits for associates. Thisthe ministry are fully funded by BSMH. Students who wish to exciting new offering will provide associates more options topursue a wider selection of programs within or outside of the develop in-demand skills to build a path to find their callingGuild Education network of academic providers are provided within the ministry. Guild Education allows students to start,with assistance or reimbursement. In addition, students continue or complete their education at a variety of Guildenrolled in BSMH Guild Tuition Benefits that utilize the newly learning providers and institutions.launched eCampus Online Bookstore, have the cost of their A BSMH employee expressed utmost gratitude for Guildtextbooks covered.Education and their experience participating in the program.A nursing student at Bon Secours Memorial College of The associate stated, When I started to look at RN to BSNNursing said, The Guild Education program allows me to programs, my husband was diagnosed with cancer. Therepursue my degree without having the burden of up-front was no way for me to think about school at that point inpayments or having to acquire more educational debt. I am our life. Unfortunately, he passed away in 2018, leaving megrateful that Bon Secours has added Guild Education as a to figure out how to run a two-income household on onestudent resource. income. My goal of a degree went on the back burner as I quickly realized that I would not be able to afford it, notA Guild Education coach is accessible for personalized wanting to create another bill. When Guild Education wassupport to all associates enrolled in the program that will presented, I was extremely interested. I did research, talkedbe of assistance every step of the way. The professionals to many people and chose the school that best fit with myprovide end-to-end support that help pick a learning personal life (BSMCON). Guild has covered everything andprogram that fits the individual and their career goals. These has been a godsend in helping me to achieve my careercoaches will help you apply, navigate application logistics goals! Without Guild Education, I would not have been ableand help manage the persons time to complete their to do this; I will be forever grateful for this opportunity. program successfully.Through education benefits at Bon Secours Mercy Health, associates can find and pursue their calling and prepare for a rewarding career. If you are interested in learning more about Guild Education or have related questions, contact the Office of Financial Aid at [email protected] Annual Report 2022| 17'