Lynda Slimmer, PhD, RN
Clinical Associate Professor Emerita
Department of Biobehavioral Nursing Science
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About
Dr. Lynda Slimmer earned a BSN, MSN in Mental Health Nursing, and PhD in Public Policy Analysis from the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC). For twenty-nine years Dr. Slimmer was a faculty member at Elmhurst University where she was a Professor of Nursing, the Director of the University's Service-Learning Program, and the recipient of the Buik Endowed Chair. She is presently Professor Emerita at Elmhurst University.
Dr. Slimmer’s research scholarship has focused on the prevention of depression in the elderly and the promotion of mental health in children. In 2002, she expanded her research focus to include human subject protection activities when she became the Coordinator of the Research Subject Advocacy Program at the UIC Clinical Research Center.
In 2006, Dr. Slimmer accepted the position of Associate Head for Teaching and Learning in the UIC College of Nursing Department of Biobehavioral Nursing Science. In this role, she designed and implemented a teaching mentorship program to facilitate excellence in teaching and learning. In 2012, she served as the College’s Interim Associate Dean for Academic Affairs.
Dr. Slimmer’s honors have included the Elmhurst University President’s Award for Excellence in Teaching, the Sears Roebuck Award for Teaching Excellence and Campus Leadership, the Sigma Theta Tau Zeta Beta Chapter Award for Clinical Excellence, and the Illinois Power of Nursing Leadership Sage Award.
Since her retirement from UIC in 2013, Dr. Slimmer has been Clinical Associate Professor Emerita at UIC. In 2017, she established the College of Nursing John and Lynda Slimmer Endowment for Teaching Excellence to support faculty development and teaching scholarship. She presently resides in Massachusetts and is active in community outreach activities.