- Degrees
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- Bachelor of Science in Health Services Administration, Providence College, Providence, RI, 1975,
- Masters in Health Care Administration, School of Government and Business Administration, The George Washington University, Washington, D.C., 1977
- Doctorate of Education: Community Counseling/ Leadership Argosy University, Sarasota, FL, 2009
- Licenses and Certifications
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Kentucky Nursing Home License #2366 active
Fellow, American College of Healthcare Executives
Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt
- Publications
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Kapuku, K. and Rudnick, J.D., Jr.,( 2025, Fall). Artificial intelligence (AI) and process-improvement (PI) emerge to mitigate risk. A literature review on limited English proficiency (LEP) work safety. Journal of Multidiscipinary Research
Rudnick, J.D., Jr., Back, M.J., & Bandy, K. (2025). Universal design for learning and artificial intelligence (AI) combine to enhance instructional design. Academic Leader.
Rudnick, J.D., Jr., Back, M.J. and Bandy, K. (August 5, 2024). How performance improvement tools and generative AI can improve faculty–instructional designer collaboration. Academic Leader, 40(8), 12-14.
Rudnick, J.D., Jr., Back, M.J., Turner, J.A., Jr., Vezina, M.L. (August, 2024). Performance improvement (PI) and artificial intelligence (AI) emerge to bridge the gap for exceptional gastroenterology physician onboarding. CGH Practice Management: The Road Ahead, 22(8), 1561-1564.
Rudnick, J.D., Jr., Jaeger, C.L., Kenly, B.N., Modafari, N.M. & Saraswat, J. (2023) in Akkucuk, U. (ed.). Evaluation cases frame healthcare quality improvement. Perspectives on quality and competitiveness in the healthcare services sector. IGI Global.
Kenly, B.N., Rudnick, J. D., Jr. & Saraswat, J. (2023). Quality improvement tools frame blood platelet compliance transition: An evaluation case on processes and outcomes. Journal of Multidisciplinary Research, 15(1).
Song, G.N.& Rudnick, J.D., Jr. (2022, Fall) Quash loneliness, mitigate elder abuse, and improve population health: Introduce a student coalition against lonely elders (SCALE). Journal of Multidisciplinary Research, 14(2).
De Yarza, C.A., Rudnick, J.D., Jr., Rocha, J. & Capo, R. (2022, Fall). COVID-19 outcomes defy odds: Adaptive leadership integrates the Catholic intellectual tradition. Journal of Multidisciplinary Research, 14(2).
Rudnick, J.D., Jr. & Turner, J.A. (2021, Sep 28) Improve quality and return-on- investment: Provider onboarding assimilates “cultural knowledge acumen gap” American Gastroenterology Association GI and Hepatology News.
Rudnick, J.D., Jr., Jaeger, C.L., & Modafari, N.M. (2021, Fall). Healthcare process improvement initiative catalyzes unintended positive consequences: An evaluation case-study. Journal of Multidisciplinary Research.
Rudnick, J.D., Jr. & Cole, H.S. (2021, Sep 7). The cicada phenomenon and Covid-19. Reflections for higher education. Academic Leader.
Rudnick, J.D., Jr., Hartman, N., Schumacher, A. (Fall, 2020). “Cause and Effect” Mnemonic Frames COVID-19 Higher Education “After-Action Review”. Transnational Journal of Business.
Rejaud, J.M., Rudnick, J.D., Jr., Allen, P., Zakery, F., & Quigley, B.Z. (2018). Preparing for a future in global business and global services. International Journal of Business Management and Commerce, 3(4), 52-60.
Rudnick, J.D., Jr., Cahill, D.J., & Schumacher, A.J. (2016). Leverage the heterogeneity of critical thinking: Creating new classroom knowledge. The Transnational Journal of Business,1(1), 21-34.
Rudnick, J.D., Jr. and Teaster, P.B. (2013) Elder abuse and neglect: A survey of clergy awareness, knowledge and intervention preferences. Journal of Elder Abuse and Neglect, January 2013 (online); March 2013, 34(1) (print version.)
Rudnick JD., Jr. (2010). Catalyzing elder abuse and neglect prevention and intervention: The case for counselor clergy collaboration. Journal of Trauma Counseling International, 3(1), 1-12.
Rudnick, J.D., Jr. (2009). Elder abuse and neglect: A survey of clergy awareness, knowledge, intervention preferences, and perceived severity. Saarbrucken, Germany: Lambert Academic Publishing.
Rudnick, John D., Jr. (2009). Elder abuse and neglect: A survey of clergy awareness, knowledge, intervention preferences, and perceived severity. Ed.D. Dissertation, Argosy University/Sarasota, United States -- Florida. Retrieved June 17, 2009, from ProQuest-Dissertations & Theses: Full Text database. (Publication No. AAT 3351971).
Rudnick, J.D., Jr. Transformational leadership model transcends personal ambition. Health Progress, May-June 2007, 88:3, 36-39.
Rudnick, J.D., Jr. (2000). Adoption and Spirituality: A Practical Guide and Reflections.
Willis: Florence, KY.
Rudnick, J.D., Jr. One hospital’s experience with layoffs. Health Progress, September-October,1995, 5:3.
Rudnick, J.D., Jr. and Morgan, K., Healthcare management/early career development: A process and consideration for making the most of an abbreviated practicum. The Journal of Health Administration, Spring, 1989, 7:2, 267-277.
Rudnick, J.D., Jr. and Draper, E. The direct effect of health managers’ quality control assessment assurance. Health Care Strategic Management, October 1987, 5:10, 12-16.
Rudnick, J.D., Jr. A process and consideration for activating a quality/productivity monitoring system. Health Care Strategic Management, March 1987, 5:3, 23-27.
Rudnick, J.D., Jr. and Myers, C., Enhancing healthcare communication in a Tower of Babel. Hospital Topics, September/October 1986, 64:5, 32-33.
Rudnick, J.D., Jr. and Routledge, Jr., Employee recognition reinforces guest relations. The Hospital Manager, May/June 1985, 16:6, 7-8
Graybill, M., Jones, E., and Rudnick, J.D., Jr. The time to sell next time is now. The planning and activation of a hospital guest relations program. Hospital Topics, May/June 1985, 63:3, 3-5.
Rudnick, J.D., Jr., DRG’s / marketing. Osteopathic Hospitals, November-December 1984, 28:8, 6-11.
Rudnick, J.D., Jr. Case cart activation: A matrix management approach for planning and implementation. Hospital Material Management Quarterly, October 1984, 6:2, 13-19.
Rudnick, J.D., Jr., Automated hospital information systems. A primer for trustees and executives (Part II). Osteopathic Hospitals, July-August 1984, 28:5, 14-17.
Rudnick, J.D., Jr. Automated hospital information systems. A primer for trustees and executives (Part I). Osteopathic Hospitals, July-August 1984, 14-17.
Rudnick, J.D., Jr. and Shyrock, M., Patient representatives and discharge planning. Helping DRG’s work for you. Osteopathic Hospitals, July-August 1984, 28:2, 16-20.
Rudnick, J.D., Jr. Unit dose distribution improves accountability. Osteopathic Hospitals, September 1983, 27:9, 16-17.
Rudnick, J.D., Jr. Expectations and considerations when you introduce a case cart system. Hospital Topics, September/October 1983, 61:5, 42-45. (Article reprinted as a book chapter in Central Service, Volume II, Washington D.C., Helderf Publications.)
Rudnick, J.D., Jr., Osteopathic hospital administration. There is a difference. Osteopathic Hospitals, November/December 1982, 26:10, 14-16.
- Military Service
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United States Navy Medical Service Corps 1975-1980
- Additional Information
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Dr. Jack Rudnick, Jr. is a tenured Professor at Thomas More College in the Department of Business Administration and Accountancy. He served as a healthcare administrator in the United States Navy Medical Service Corps in Charleston, SC and as a Physician/Medical Programs Recruiter Philadelphia, PA. Prior to this full-time engagement, he served in the following roles: Chief Operating Officer for a large specialty medical group practice and ambulatory surgery center; Administrator, long term care facilities; Director, grant for a school-based health center initiative; and, Vice President, large healthcare systems. A Boston native and Fellow in the American College of Healthcare Executives, Dr. Rudnick has served as a practitioner for healthcare organizations in Ohio, Tennessee, Massachusetts, and Kentucky. He and his wife, Kathleen (Cranley), have three children: Kathleen (Ragan), Jonathan, and Jane as well as a grandson, Declan. They make their home in Cold Spring, KY.
Courses Taught:
MGT 621 Leadership Practices and Negotiation; MGT 630 Corporate Social Responsibility; MGT 613 Strategy Evaluation, Formulation, and Implementation; PRJ 692 Masters Capstone Project; HCM 370 Principles of United States Health Care Delivery; HCM 480 Health Care Policy and Legal Issues
Research Interests:
Research interests are interdisciplinary and have focused on the following: elder abuse neglect and awareness, lean six sigma/process improvement, transformational leadership, critical thinking and employer work skills gaps, community health assets mapping, and international adoption advocacy. He has developed coursework in comparative health systems relative to the United States, United Kingdom, and Ireland; and has taught students abroad several times in the field.
Selected Publications:
Rejaud, J.M.,Rudnick, J.D. Jr., Allen, P., Zakery, F., and Quigley, B. (2018). Preparing for a future in global business and global service. International Journal of Business Management and Commerce , 3(4), 52-60.
Rudnick, J.D., Jr., Cahill, D.J, and Schumacher, A.J. (2016). Leveraging the heterogeneity of critical thinking: Creating new knowledge in the classroom. The Transnational Journal of Business, 1(1), 21-34. Rudnick, J.D., Jr. and Teaster, P.B. (2013) Elder abuse and neglect: A survey of clergy awareness, knowledge and intervention preferences. Journal of Elder Abuse and Neglect, January, 2013 (online); March, 2013, 34(1) (print version.) Rudnick, J.D., Jr. (2009). Elder abuse and neglect: A survey of clergy awareness, knowledge, intervention preferences, and perceived severity. Saarbrucken, Germany: Lambert Academic Publishing. Rudnick, J.D., Jr. Transformational leadership model transcends personal ambition. Health Progress, May-June, 2007, 88:3, 36-39. Rudnick, J.D., Jr., 2000. Adoption and Spirituality: A Practical Guide and Reflections. Willis: Florence, KY. Rudnick, J.D., Jr. One hospital’s experience with layoffs. Health Progress, September-October,1995, 5:3. Rudnick, J.D., Jr. and Morgan, K., Healthcare management/early career development: A process and consideration for making the most of an abbreviated practicum. The Journal of Health Administration, Spring, 1989, 7:2, 267-277.
Selected Professional Meetings and Presentations:
ACBSP: Lean Six Sigma in Higher Education, Toronto, Canada (2017) ; Lilly International Teaching Symposium, Oxford, OH (, 2017) Lilly International Teaching Symposium, Oxford, OH. (2016.) ACBSP Bridging the Talent Gap Between Higher Education and Employers Cancun, Mexico 2016)
- Employee Roles
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Departments Positions Titles Business Administration Faculty Professor / Program Manager, Health Care Management