Polly M. Olson, MS, RRT, CPFT
Director, Department of Allied Sciences
Sudro Hall 222C
701.231.8133
Responsibilities
Director, Department of Allied Sciences
Academic Advisor, Professional-level MLS, RC, and RS majors
Administrative oversight for allied sciences field experience/internships
Teach allied sciences introductory courses
Education
Education Doctoral Program, 2011-
North Dakota State University, Fargo
Master of Science, Vocational Education, 1993
University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, North Dakota
Bachelor of Science, Respiratory Therapy, 1986
University of Mary, Bismarck, North Dakota
Professional Work Experience
Director, Department of Allied Sciences, 2006-
North Dakota State University, Fargo
Academic Director, CLS, RC, RS, 1997-2005
Department of Biological Sciences
North Dakota State University, Fargo
Director of Clinical Education, Respiratory Care, 1986-1996
Northwest Technical College, East Grand Forks, Minnesota
Registered Respiratory Therapist, 1996-1997, 1980-1986
Sanford Health Fargo, Altru (Grand Forks), St. Alexius Hospital (Bismarck)
Professional Memberships & Committees (select)
American Association for Respiratory Care, 2006-
Avera-McKennan Radiologic Technology Advisory Board, 2015-
National Academic Advising Association, 2009-
NDSU/Sanford Respiratory Care Consortium, 2006-
Sanford Respiratory Care Advisory Board, 2006-
Sanford Sioux Falls Radiologic Technology Advisory Committee, 2011-
Sanford Sonography Program Advisory Board, 2015-
Research Interests
Academic advising
Assessment of Student Learning
Honors & Awards
Bison Ambassador Apple Polisher Honoree, NDSU, 2011, 2007 & 2005
President’s Award, North Dakota Society for Respiratory Care, 2010
Dean’s Award for Outstanding Advising, College of Pharmacy, Nursing & Allied Sciences, NDSU, 2009
Mortar Board Outstanding Academic Advisor, College of Science & Mathematics, NDSU, 1998
Courses
MLS 200-Introduction to Medical Laboratory Science
RS 200-Introduction to Radiologic Sciences
RC 200-Introduction to Respiratory Care
MLS/RC/RS 496-Field Experience/Internship
