Dr. Kathleen Papes, associate professor and associate dean for Administrative Affairs in Barry Universitys School of Nursing, recently passed away at the age of 63.
Born on June 19, 1944, Papes had been a member of the Barry University community since 1989, when she began as an assistant professor in the School of Nursing. Shortly after beginning her career at Barry, Papes moved on to serve as associate professor, member of the graduate faculty, interim director of Nursings MSN Program and her most recent role as associate dean, which she began in 1998. Prior to joining the Barry community, Papes served as deputy director for Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing in Indianapolis, Ind. Papes had been a registered nurse in Florida since 1989. She received a nursing diploma in 1965 from Saint Mary of Nazareth School of Nursing in Chicago, and later earned a bachelors degree in nursing from Russell Sage College, a masters degree from Columbia Universitys Teachers College, and a doctorate degree from Florida Atlantic University.
“Dr. Papes served many roles in our program, and her presence will be greatly missed,” said Dr. Pegge Bell, dean of Barrys School of Nursing. “Her community involvement, leadership abilities, and political involvement in health care extended to nurses across the nation and her efforts will continue despite her passage.”
An active member of the community, Papes was involved with the Boca Raton Museum of Art, the Nature Conservancy, the League of Women Voters, the National Trust for Historic Preservation, the National Organization for Women, and WXEL public television. Papes was also a member of the Florida Nurses Association and the American Nurses Association, which she joined in 1966.
Papes numerous honors include: Barry University School of Nursing Teaching Award, 2005; Barry University Apple Award, 2005; Barry University Academic Achievement Award, 1990-1994, 1996, and 1998-2003; American Nurses Association Shirley Titus Award, 1990; and the YWCA Academy of Women Achievers Award, 1985.
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