Patricia W. Coleman-Burns
Patricia W. Coleman-Burns, PhD, MA
University of Michigan School of Nursing
400 North Ingalls Building
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-5482
Scholarly Expertise / Activity
Interests:
- Retention and successful learning behaviors of underrepresented nursing students
- Health disparities and social justice in patient-centered care and providers’ behaviors
- Black male and female relationships – beyond feminism/womanism
- Black ideological world views and the diversity within
- Colored Women’s Club Movement
Dr. Patricia Coleman-Burns' is deeply engaged with the promotion, development, and incorporation of a multicultural focus into U-M School of Nursing programs. Currently, she acts as a Special Advisor on Multicultural Affairs to Dean of Nursing Kathleen Potempa. This project focuses on recruiting and retaining individuals in professional nursing career paths who come from a economically and educationally disadvantaged backgrounds, and/or those from racially and ethnically underrepresented populations. In her work as Director, Dr. Coleman-Burns has targeted students from middle schools, high schools, community colleges, and University of Michigan undergraduates.
Current Research Grants and Programs:
- Altered Brain Function in Chemotherapy for Breast Cancer. National Institutes of Nursing Research, National Institutes of Health. R01 NR010939-01A2. Role: Consultant for Minority Recruitment and Retention. Bernadine Cimprich (Principle Investigator). 2008-2012
- GENESIS Phase II Project: Gaining Excellence in Nursing Education: Students Intensifying Scholarship. Dept. of Health and Human Services. Health Resources and Services Administration, Div. Of Nursing, Nursing Workforce Diversity ($932,080). Year 02 award: $306,696.00. D19HP08199. Principal Investigator. 2007-2010
Teaching
Known for her commitment to and success with students, Dr. Coleman-Burns has been an educator since 1972. A long-time advocate for the right of all persons, and specifically women and their children, to be free from gender oppression, discrimination, sexism, racism, and domestic violence, she created the first women’s studies course which focused on Black Women in America (1974). Additionally, her teaching has specialized in communications - specifically speech pedagogy and rhetorical criticism - as well as African American Studies. More specifically, during her career she has developed and taught courses focusing on social and political movements, gender and racial identity issues, topics in speech and women’s studies, and diverse health practices at University of Michigan.
Affiliations / Service
- UMHS Diversity Subcommittee, health campus, University of Michigan, 2009-2010
- MLK Symposium Planning Committee, Central Campus & Health Sciences, University of Michigan, 1991-present
- (1991-Present). Ex-Officio, Member, Curriculum Committee, School of Nursing.
- Ex-Officio Member, Academic Admission & Scholastic Standing Committee, University of Michigan School of Nursing, 1991-present
- Member, Subcommittee for major review of LEO lecturers, 2006-2010
- Committee Member and Event Moderator, MLK Spirit Award, University of Michigan, 2007-present
- Member/Dean Representative, Greater Detroit Area Health Council, Regional Action Network for Nursing (RANN), 2008-present
- Member, Senate Assembly Committee for a Multicultural University, 2006-2009
Notable Awards / Honors
- Distinguished Diversity Leaders Award, University of Michigan, 2010
- Faculty Cornerstone Award, 15th Annual Black Celebratory, Office of Academic Multicultural Initiatives (OAMI) and Center for African and African American Studies (CAAS), University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, 2010
- Road's Scholar, University of Michigan, 2006
- Mae Edna Doyle Teacher of theYear Award, University of Michigan School of Nursing, 2004
- Featured in Who's Who in Health Sciences Education (WWHSE), 2004
Education
- PhD, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI, 1987
- MA, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI, 1976
- BA, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI, 1969
Publication Highlights
- Coleman-Burns, PW. (2007). GENESIS Project: Reaching Underrepresented Groups for Careers in Nursing—DVD video.
- Benkert R, Shim S, Eggly S, Coleman-Burns PW. Development of Privilege Awareness and Cross-Racial Competence among White Nurse Practitioners Working with African Americans. Submitted September 2007 to Qualitative Health Research.
- Coleman-Burns, PW. (2004). Benkert, R.; Pohl, J.; & Coleman-Burns, P. Creating Cross-Racial Primary Care Relationships in a Nurse-Managed Center, Journal of Cultural Diversity, 11 (3), 88-99, 2004.
- Coleman-Burns, PW. (2002). Identifying and Celebrating the Diversity Within the African American Community. In Center for Cross-Cultural Health, Healthy Communities: Embracing Cultures, Changing Systems Conference 2002, Minnetonka, Minnesota. Retrieved May 15, 2003, from The Center for Cross Cultural Health Web site: http://www.crosshealth.com/?African%20American%20presentation.ppt.
- Scisney-Matlock M, Algase D. Boehm S, Coleman-Burns P, Oalkey D, Yeo SA, Young E. and Yu, MY. (May 2000) Measuring behavior: electronic devices in nursing studies. Applied Nursing Research 13(2):97-102.
- Coleman-Burns P, Edwards G. A culturally sensitive approach to patient care, Part 2: Caring for Asian-Indian patients. Practical Diabetology, 16(3):11-18, 1997.
- Coleman-Burns P, Edwards G. A culturally sensitive approach to patient care, Part 1: Caring for African-American patients. Practical Diabetology, 15(3):4-9, 1996.
- Boehm, S.; Coleman-Burns, P.; Schlenk, E; Powell, I and Parzuchowski, J. (1995 August). “Prostate Cancer in African American Men: Increasing Knowledge and Self-Efficacy.” Journal of Community Health Nursing 12, no. 3 (1995): 161-169.
- Coleman-Burns, P (1995 December). “Anita Hill and the Rhetoric of Race, Gender, and Class--The Scapegoat and the Sacrificial Lamb!” In G. Smitherman (Ed.), African American Women Speak Out on Anita Hill-Clarence Thomas. Detroit: African American Life Series, Wayne State University Press.
- Boehm, S.; Coleman-Burns, P.; Christiansen, M.; and Leverett L. (1994-95). “The Tuberculosis Patient: Partner in Healing.” Chapel Hill: Health Sciences Consortium.
- Coleman-Burns, P. (1993). “ The Revolution Within: Transforming Ourselves,” In R. Farmer and J. James (Eds)., Spirit, Space, and Survival: African American Women In (White) Academe. New York: Routledge.
- Coleman-Burns, P. (1992 August). “ How to Incorporate An Afro-Centric Perspective Into Your Supervisory and Leadership Style While Maintaining A Professional Image.” Presented at 14th Annual Black Data Processing Associates National Conference. Published in Conference Proceedings.
- Coleman-Burns, P. (1990 January). The Kingian Model: Martin L. King Jr.’s Style and Philosophy of Leadership. Detroit: Museum of African American History.
- Coleman-Burns, P. (1989 July). “African American Women in Higher Education: Education for What?,” Sex Roles.
