Renee Geschke, PhD

Dr. Geschke is an instructional faculty member in the Department of Health Administration and Policy at George Mason University. With over 15 years of experience in higher education, she is dedicated to fostering student success through engaging, student-centered teaching. Her expertise spans health systems management, health policy, and public health leadership, with a strong commitment to curriculum development and program evaluation. Dr. Geschke has extensive experience teaching in both traditional and online environments, effectively leveraging contemporary educational technologies to enhance learning. She has mentored numerous graduate and doctoral students, guiding them through research, capstone projects, and professional development. Her research interests include academic integrity in online education, best practices in health administration education, and the intersection of health policy and public health. An active contributor to the academic community, Dr. Geschke has co-authored peer-reviewed publications and participates in faculty development initiatives, conference organization, and journal reviews. She remains passionate about preparing future healthcare leaders and advancing the field through scholarship and innovative teaching.

Research Interests

• Health Administration Education 
• Health Systems Management 
• Health Policy 
• Human Resources and Healthcare Workforce Planning 
• Online Education 
• Curriculum Development in Higher Education 
• Program Evaluation in Health Education

Select Publications

• Cantiello, J., Geschke, R.H. (2024). Preventing Academic Dishonesty in Online Courses: Best Practices to Discourage Cheating. Journal of Health Administration Education, 40(2), 205-230. 
• Cantiello, J., Hotchkiss, R.B. (2018). How Are We Doing? Student Perceptions and Best Practices in Online Health Administration Education. Journal of Health Administration Education, 35(4), 505-525. 
• Hotchkiss, R.B. (2015). “Healthcare in Rural America” In Cantiello, J. & Shiver, J. (Ed.) Managing Integrated Health Systems. Jones & Bartlett Learning, LLC. 
• Hotchkiss, R.B., Unruh, L., Fottler, M. (2014). The Role, Measurement and Impact of Volunteerism in Hospitals. Nonprofit and Voluntary Sector Quarterly, 43(6).
• Shropshire, A., Hotchkiss, R.B., Andrews, U. (2013). Increasing College Student Obtainment of Influenza Vaccine via Mass Media. Journal of American College Health, 60(8). 
• Hotchkiss, R.B., Cantiello, J. (2013). Utilizing Active Learning Techniques to Prepare Future Leaders for Policy Reform. Journal of Health Administration Education, 30(1). 
• Hotchkiss, R.B., Mason, M., Albright, J. (2012). Provider Perceptions of EMR and E-Prescribing in Safety Net Clinics. International Journal of Public Policy, 8(1/2/3), 79-91. 
• Hotchkiss, R.B., Fottler, M.D., Unruh, L. (April, 2009). Valuing Volunteers: The Impact of Volunteerism on Hospital Performance. Health Care Management Review, 34(2). 
• Hotchkiss, R.B., Ledlow, G. “The Economic Menace of Diabetes in the 21st Century,” paper proceedings and presentation at the Annual Meeting of the Global Business and Technology Association, Madrid, Spain, May 2008.
• Zhang, J. N., Wan, T.H., Brent, R. (2007). Comparing four estimation methods for uninsurance in Florida, International Journal of Public Policy, 2(¾), 342 – 355.

Honors and Awards

• Academy of Management Best Papers Proceedings, 2008 
• University of Central Florida Graduate Research Fellowship Recipient, 2006 
• University of Central Florida Graduate Studies Travel Award, 2006 
• University of Central Florida Undergraduate to Graduate Fellowship Recipient, 2002-2004 
• University of Central Florida High Academic Scholarship Recipient, 1998-2002 
• Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Recipient, 1998-2002 
• University of Central Florida Honors College Scholarship Recipient, 1998-1999
• University of Central Florida Honors College, 1998-2002

Professional Affiliations/Memberships

• Member, Academy of Management, 2007-Present 
• Member, American College of Healthcare Executives, 2010 - Present 
• Member, Association of University Programs in Health Administration, 2007 - Present

Degrees

• PhD, Public Affairs: Healthcare, University of Central Florida 
• MS, Health Services Administration, University of Central Florida 
• BS, Health Services Administration, University of Central Florida