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Course Sharing: An Interprofessional Education (Ipe) Perspective, Anita Hazelwood, Jennifer B. Lemoine
Course Sharing: An Interprofessional Education (Ipe) Perspective, Anita Hazelwood, Jennifer B. Lemoine
Academic Chairpersons Conference Proceedings
This presentation will walk participants through the steps in developing interprofessional courses; identifying course offerings, exploring units interested in course sharing, soliciting administrative support, and balancing workloads for faculty. A case study describing the introduction of a legal and ethics course will be presented and results discussed.
Developing Certificate Programs To Increase Departmental Student Enrollment, Jennifer B. Lemoine, Anita Hazelwood
Developing Certificate Programs To Increase Departmental Student Enrollment, Jennifer B. Lemoine, Anita Hazelwood
Academic Chairpersons Conference Proceedings
Colleges/universities must think of innovative methods for attracting students to their campuses. Certificate programs have proven to do this. This presentation will address the decisions to offer certificate programs, the advantages and disadvantages for doing so, and will take participants through the step-by-step process of implementing these types of programs.
Building Communication And Collaboration Skills Through Inter-Professional Simulation Design Challenges, Amelia Huelskamp, Chase Dubois
Building Communication And Collaboration Skills Through Inter-Professional Simulation Design Challenges, Amelia Huelskamp, Chase Dubois
Academic Chairpersons Conference Proceedings
This presentation focuses on the benefits of inter-professional education, provides an overview of a sample project, and offers recommendations for inter-professional collaboration in higher education.
Optimizing Course Offerings In A Science Department, Yu Kay Law
Optimizing Course Offerings In A Science Department, Yu Kay Law
Academic Chairpersons Conference Proceedings
We will discuss how enrollment data and faculty/advisor input can be used to maximize schedule efficiency in course offerings and providing for student success. We will also discuss how best to monitor and rearrange course schedules in light of actual enrollment.
Leadership Lessons From Navigating Covid-19, Christopher Hirschler Phd
Leadership Lessons From Navigating Covid-19, Christopher Hirschler Phd
Academic Chairpersons Conference Proceedings
Chairs played a key role in navigating important university decisions and communication during COVID-19, a hypersensitive time when mortality salience was elevated. We will explore leadership styles, view brief excerpts of videos that were created to celebrate degree completion and improve retention. Participants will distill “lessons learned” from a challenging year.
More: How To Do More With More In 2022, Harriet E. Watkins, Jacquelyn Cato
More: How To Do More With More In 2022, Harriet E. Watkins, Jacquelyn Cato
Academic Chairpersons Conference Proceedings
In 2022 we are dealing with new academic realities. This presentation will investigate current faculty concerns and explore the ways academic coaches assist faculty and put the personal touch in online courses necessary to support and enhance the student experience. Providing the ability to scale and save on instructional costs.
Building Bridges To Enhance Degree And Career Opportunities, Deborah A. Greenawald Ph.D., Rn, Karen S. Thacker Ph.D, Rn, Samuel M. Bradley Dba, Thomas Franek Ph.D, Atc, Thomas Porrazzo Ph.D., Atc, Christopher Wise Dpt, Ph.D (C), Pt
Building Bridges To Enhance Degree And Career Opportunities, Deborah A. Greenawald Ph.D., Rn, Karen S. Thacker Ph.D, Rn, Samuel M. Bradley Dba, Thomas Franek Ph.D, Atc, Thomas Porrazzo Ph.D., Atc, Christopher Wise Dpt, Ph.D (C), Pt
Academic Chairpersons Conference Proceedings
External pressures on higher education are challenging universities to focus on preparing graduates with more broadly designed curricula that contain translatable skills and include interdisciplinary knowledge. In this presentation, the process of identifying and creating new academic programs based on unique student goals and contemporary employment needs will be discussed.
Facilitating Communication With Diverse Teams, Maryjane Lewitt
Facilitating Communication With Diverse Teams, Maryjane Lewitt
Academic Chairpersons Conference Proceedings
Non- hierarchical communication structures are associated with greater clarity across all levels. These structures can be implemented in a variety of ways under different circumstances. A variety of communication processes should be implemented to improve communication with individualizing the technique to the type of information being communicated.
Whew, I Made It! : The Abc’S Of The First Year As Chair – Transitions, Experiences And Strategies, Carolyn J. Lee
Whew, I Made It! : The Abc’S Of The First Year As Chair – Transitions, Experiences And Strategies, Carolyn J. Lee
Academic Chairpersons Conference Proceedings
This presentation shares insights on the transition from faculty member to novice chair – a year of adjustments, challenges, rewards and lessons learned! Using literature findings and personal insight, the presenter will engage audience members to reflect on the value of their work and actively share in supportive dialogue.
Using Accreditation To Build Teamwork In A Department, David A. Line
Using Accreditation To Build Teamwork In A Department, David A. Line
Academic Chairpersons Conference Proceedings
The additional demands of the accreditation process provide a unique opportunity for program chairs to develop positive relationships between administration, staff, and faculty. This best practice presentation will look at the accreditation process from the perspective of the support staff and utilizing the accreditation process as a team building exercise.
When Faculty Downsizing And Student Success Collide, Yasenka Peterson, Jessica Nelson, Marcee Everly, Kathyrn Berlin, Peggy Weber
When Faculty Downsizing And Student Success Collide, Yasenka Peterson, Jessica Nelson, Marcee Everly, Kathyrn Berlin, Peggy Weber
Academic Chairpersons Conference Proceedings
This session will discuss increasing challenges chairpersons and associate deans’ experience when faced with decreasing or limited faculty resources and how this ultimately impacts student success. Opportunities and best practices related to working together as a cohesive leadership team, increasing on time graduation rates and course scheduling will also discussed.
Using Technology To Enhance Sense Of Community Across Course Formats, Mindy Haar
Using Technology To Enhance Sense Of Community Across Course Formats, Mindy Haar
Academic Chairpersons Conference Proceedings
Sense of community in education is correlated with student learning, satisfaction and retention. Current research and evidence-based best practices for using readily available technologies to increase community perception in traditional, blended and online course formats will be presented.
Utilizing Implementation Science Framework For Innovative Interprofessional Pedagogy, Kandice Porter, Monica Nandan
Utilizing Implementation Science Framework For Innovative Interprofessional Pedagogy, Kandice Porter, Monica Nandan
Academic Chairpersons Conference Proceedings
Today’s work environments require employees to function on interdisciplinary teams. Using the implementation science framework, the presenters will describe the planning and implementation of an undergraduate curriculum model that prepares students with interprofessional competencies. They will also describe the lessons learned and potential for scaling the model with other disciplines.
Leading In A Perpetual State Of Change, Stephanie Boss Dr., Lisa Huffman, Jennifer Dennis, Mary Dzindolet
Leading In A Perpetual State Of Change, Stephanie Boss Dr., Lisa Huffman, Jennifer Dennis, Mary Dzindolet
Academic Chairpersons Conference Proceedings
Three academic chairs and their dean will provide examples of how they have led through the difficult and ever-changing higher education landscape. Topics will include faculty turnover, budget cuts, and university restructuring. The audience will be invited to share their own experiences and recommendations will be provided.
Developing And Supporting The Diversity Of Chairperson Roles, Jean Pawl, Richard Griner, Deborah Richardson, Elizabeth Nesmith
Developing And Supporting The Diversity Of Chairperson Roles, Jean Pawl, Richard Griner, Deborah Richardson, Elizabeth Nesmith
Academic Chairpersons Conference Proceedings
A monthly Chair Professional Development program at Augusta University provides opportunity to mentor new chairpersons and foster collegiality amongst all chairpersons at a university with both liberal arts and health sciences programs. The merits and challenges of this program that addresses needs of such a diverse group will be highlighted
Leveraging Technology For The Recruitment Of Students And Faculty, William Hoon, Christopher Hirschler
Leveraging Technology For The Recruitment Of Students And Faculty, William Hoon, Christopher Hirschler
Academic Chairpersons Conference Proceedings
This presentation will discuss some best practices in using the latest technology to assist in student and faculty recruitment in two distinct departments at two universities.
Experiences Of Students From The African Diaspora At Predominantly White Institutions (Pwi)., Sarah M. Ray
Experiences Of Students From The African Diaspora At Predominantly White Institutions (Pwi)., Sarah M. Ray
Adult Education Research Conference
Experiences of profiling, racism and discrimination are a part of life for many students in America. Perceptions of non-white, African International students about African American students is influenced by stereotypes and inadequate historical context of Black American experiences. This qualitative study addresses Black students from various parts of the African diaspora's experiences of racism, and perceptions of race/ethnic-based biases during their educational experiences in a predominantly white institution (PWI), through semi-structured interviews.
Engaging Faculty And Students Within Fully Online Asynchronous Academic Departments, Jessica R. Nelson
Engaging Faculty And Students Within Fully Online Asynchronous Academic Departments, Jessica R. Nelson
Academic Chairpersons Conference Proceedings
Presenter will discuss common barriers to implementing online programs including challenges of hiring distance faculty, communication breakdown between faculty and students, and issues with academic integrity. Best practices will be presented in order to help chairpersons overcome barriers to the online learning environment and engage both faculty and students with the use of innovation and inexpensive uses of telerobics, telecommunications software and enhancing their own universities learning platforms.
A Comprehensive, Tailored Approach To New Faculty Mentoring, Kathryn L. Hope
A Comprehensive, Tailored Approach To New Faculty Mentoring, Kathryn L. Hope
Academic Chairpersons Conference Proceedings
The presenters will discuss the best practices in the development of a comprehensive mentoring plan for new faculty that address teaching, service, research, and practice. A case study and discussion will address how to develop and tailor a mentoring plan according to faculty role, rank, education, and experience.
Inter-Departmental Collaboration To Enhance Programs And Meet Community Needs, Gale B. Rice Phd.,Ccc-Slp, Mary Beth Ohlms M.Ed., Carmen Russell Phd.Ccc-Slp, Jamie Vandycke Phd.
Inter-Departmental Collaboration To Enhance Programs And Meet Community Needs, Gale B. Rice Phd.,Ccc-Slp, Mary Beth Ohlms M.Ed., Carmen Russell Phd.Ccc-Slp, Jamie Vandycke Phd.
Academic Chairpersons Conference Proceedings
This interactive session will describe how three academic departments shared their resources and expertise to enhance program quality by giving their students opportunities to collaborate with both faculty and students of different disciplines while meeting the needs of under-represented community groups in a camp context.
Engaging Faculty And Students Across Departments To Increase Community Engagement, Gale B. Rice Phd.,Ccc-Slp, Carmen Russell Phd,Ccc-Slp, Mary Beth Ohlms M.Ed-Facs, Jamie Vandycke Phd.
Engaging Faculty And Students Across Departments To Increase Community Engagement, Gale B. Rice Phd.,Ccc-Slp, Carmen Russell Phd,Ccc-Slp, Mary Beth Ohlms M.Ed-Facs, Jamie Vandycke Phd.
Academic Chairpersons Conference Proceedings
This Brown Bag discussion will allow participants to both share results of their efforts to increase multi-disciplinary efforts of both faculty and students in the community and to brainstorm possibilities. These efforts foster collaborative problem-solving skills and increase name recognition of the university in the community.
Prolonged “Chair” Sitting - Detrimental To Workplace Health, Philip W. Scruggs
Prolonged “Chair” Sitting - Detrimental To Workplace Health, Philip W. Scruggs
Academic Chairpersons Conference Proceedings
Session participants and the presenter will share, discuss and challenge experiences and insights of successes and challenges with policy (e.g., faculty and staff activity participation), environmental (e.g., sit-stand desks, walking meetings, active deliveries, etc.) and cultural (e.g., physical activity as a legitimate workplace behavior) changes for a healthy active workplace.
The Role Of Transformative Learning In Fostering Identity Development Among Learners In Professional Education Programs Of Study, Elizabeth P. Marlowe, Teresa J. Carter
The Role Of Transformative Learning In Fostering Identity Development Among Learners In Professional Education Programs Of Study, Elizabeth P. Marlowe, Teresa J. Carter
Adult Education Research Conference
This roundtable discussion engages participants in exploring how professional identity develops for learners engaged in advanced professional education and how they experience the meaning of what it is to become a professional.
The Use Of Arts Based Projects In Clinical Education, Stacy L. Lutter, Carrie L. Pucino, Jodi Jarecke
The Use Of Arts Based Projects In Clinical Education, Stacy L. Lutter, Carrie L. Pucino, Jodi Jarecke
Adult Education Research Conference
The purpose of this research roundtable is to explore the use of arts-based pedagogies in the clinical post-conference setting.