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Research Based Course Design For Supervisors Of Aspiring School Administrators: Effective Mentor Characteristics, Carol Marcotte

Education Faculty Posters

The on-line training modules developed in this study draw on effective administrative induction programs (Hackmann, D., Russell, F., & Elliott, R., 1999), characteristics of administrative supervisors (Barth, 2003) and mentoring (Hall, 2008). Research on school leadership indicates that principal candidates are not prepared for the deluge of responsibilities to lead schools at higher standards (Institute for Educational Leadership, 2000) field-based internship experiences are inadequate.

Lovely (2004) implied that universities develop partnerships with school districts to provide substantive field-based experiences for interns. Modules designed by administrative induction programs that provide high-quality training for mentors will provide the intern candidate with ongoing …

Self-Study In Patient Safety And Quality Improvement To Enhance Student Experience In Interprofessional Case Competition, M. Lisa Pagnucco, Erin Maggie Jones, James Walrath, Danielle Cropley, Lindsay Robusto, Nora Asamoah, Leslie Ochs

2014 Interprofessional Student Advisory Team (IPSAT) Case Competition

Objective: The Interprofessional Student Advisory Team (IPSAT) at the University of New England (UNE) organized its 2nd interprofessional student case competition, modeled after the CLARION competition from the University of Minnesota. Completion of an online certificate in patient safety and quality improvement from the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) Open School was added as a pre-requisite to participation in the 2014 competition. Completion of this program was predicted to improve student preparedness and confidence and facilitate interprofessional teamwork during their case preparation.

Conclusions: Survey results indicate an increase in student confidence and preparedness for interprofessional teamwork during the 2014 UNE …

Rising Tide 2014, Une Office Of Research And Scholarship, Edward Bilsky, Annie Leslie, Une Communications

Rising Tide

Research and scholarship highlights from University of New England community members of the College of Arts and Sciences, College of Osteopathic Medicine, College of Pharmacy, School of Community and Population Health, Westbrook College of Health Professions, and Centers of Excellence.

Telecommuting As The Director Of Clinical Education (Dce) In A Doctoral Physical Therapy Program, Sally Mccormack Tutt

Physical Therapy Faculty Posters

Poster describing a case study created to help determine the feasibility of allowing the Director of Clinical Education to telecommute from Florida to Maine as a unique way to retain a valued core faculty member of the DPT department. Concludes there are benefits to departments considering this method of job performance, including: decreasing the turnover of quality faculty at an institution, reducing stress of a vacancy on the department and other faculty, decreasing the cost associated with searching for and hiring a new faculty member, and providing students with consistency with regards to the teaching and advising they receive from …

Rising Tide 2012/2013, Une Office Of Research And Scholarship, Edward Bilsky, Une Communications

Rising Tide

Research and scholarship highlights from University of New England community members. This issue highlights in particular: scholarship, marine and environmental sciences research, biomedical and chemistry research, undergraduate research, and art.

Deborah Morton Award Ceremony Fiftieth Anniversary Keepsake, Une Library Services Westbrook College History Collection

Deborah Morton Award 50th Anniversary (2011)

From Pamphlet:

The first Deborah Morton Awards were presented on April 20th, 1961, at a public Convocation entitled "The Modern World and the Education of Woman," celebrating the 130th anniversary of the founding of Westbrook Seminary and Junior College. Mr. William S. Linnell, President of the Board of Trustees, assisted by college President Edward Y. Blewett, presented the first Awards to twelve women of the Greater Portland area who had made significant and valuable contributions to the civic, cultural, and social life of the community, in the manner of Deborah Morton who had rendered more than fifty years of distinguished …

Rising Tide 2011/2012, Une Office Of Research And Scholarship, Timothy E. Ford, Jenna Blake Davis

Rising Tide

Research and scholarship highlights from University of New England community members. This issue highlights in particular: scholarship, marine and environmental research, biomedical and chemistry research, undergraduate research, and public health research.

Changes In Evidence-Based Practice Skills Of First-Year Dpt Students, Michael Fillyaw, Elizabeth Dyer, Sally Mccormack Tutt

Physical Therapy Faculty Posters

Poster presentation describing the outcomes for 30 first-year DPT students instructed in the elements of Evidence-Based Practice in a 2 credit course - Scientific Inquiry 1 (SI1). Faculty evaluated changes in: (1) DPT students’ knowledge and skills of EBP, as measured by the Adapted Fresno Test of Competence in Evidence-Based Practice (AFT) and (2) students’ self-confidence in EBP skills. This is the first study to use the AFT to evaluate changes in DPT students’ knowledge and skills related to EBP after formal instruction. The observed 24 point increase in the mean total score is educationally important and comparable to the …

Rising Tide 2010/2011, Une Office Of Research And Scholarship, Timothy E. Ford, Jenna Blake Davis

Rising Tide

Research and scholarship highlights from University of New England community members. This issue highlights in particular: undergraduate research, scholarship, marine and environmental research, public health and health professions research, and biomedical and chemistry research.

Faculty-Librarian Collaboration Teaching Evidence-Based Practice, Michael Fillyaw, Elizabeth Dyer

Physical Therapy Faculty Posters

Poster presentation describing the collaboration of physical therapy faculty and university librarian in teaching elements of evidence-based practice in Scientific Inquiry 1 in the DPT curriculum. These elements included: Writing a patient-centered clinical question P: Patient/Problem/Population I: Intervention C: Comparison O: Outcome; Developing an effective search strategy; Searching electronic databases for articles. Although the literature contains examples of faculty-librarian collaboration in other disciplines, reports about the collaboration in physical therapy programs are scarce and this collaborative teaching model is unique.

University Of New England Board Of Trustees: Capital Campaign Newsletter 1999-5-2, University Of New England

William Kirmes, D.O. Collection

A newsletter updating the recipient on the progress of the University of New England's Capital Campaign.

New England Osteopathic Association: Kirmes To Neoa Board 1998-12-8, William Kirmes D.O.

William Kirmes, D.O. Collection

A letter from Dr. Kirmes, President of New England Osteopathic Association (NEOA), to NEOA board members regarding the New England CME committee meeting, December 2, 1998.

New England Osteopathic Association: 27th Annual Convention Program 1998, New England Osteopathic Association

William Kirmes, D.O. Collection

Program for the New England Osteopathic Association 27th Annual Convention.

New England Osteopathic Association: New England Cme Blueprint Committee Minutes 1997-2-10, Stephen Shannon D.O.

William Kirmes, D.O. Collection

Meeting Minutes from the New England CME Blueprint Committee convened to develop a blueprint for future CME programs in New England.

New Hampshire Osteopathic Association: Kirmes To Vore 1996-11-22, William Kirmes D.O.

William Kirmes, D.O. Collection

A letter from Dr. Kirmes to Dr. John Vore, Matthew Thornton Health Plan, regarding the use of Manipulative treatment for acute care.

New England Osteopathic Association: Kirmes To Suske 1996-6-3, William Kirmes D.O.

William Kirmes, D.O. Collection

A letter from Dr. Kirmes to Dr. Chester Suske regarding the deteriorating relationship with state osteopathic associations, proposed ending of CME events, and possible future steps for the New England Osteopathic Association.

University Of New England Board Of Trustees: President Sandra Featherman Inauguration Program 1996-4-2, University Of New England

William Kirmes, D.O. Collection

Program for the inauguration of University of New England President Sandra Featherman, April 2, 1996.

Nefom: Board Of Trustees: Kirmes To Lenz 1996-2-9, William Kirmes D.O.

William Kirmes, D.O. Collection

A letter from Dr. Kirmes to Dr. Craig Lenz regarding the future of NEFOM.

University Of New England Board Of Trustees: Alfond Center Postcard, University Of New England

William Kirmes, D.O. Collection

A postcard thanking the recipient for contributing to the fundraising for the Alfond Center for Health Sciences.

University Of New England Board Of Trustees: President Sandra Featherman Inauguration Invitation, University Of New England

William Kirmes, D.O. Collection

Invitation to the inauguration of University of New England President Sandra Featherman, April 2, 1996.

University Of New England Board Of Trustees: Capital Campaign Newsletter 1995-6, University Of New England

William Kirmes, D.O. Collection

A newsletter updating the recipient on the progress of the University of New England Capital Campaign.

University Of New England Board Of Trustees: Reynolds To Kirmes 1992-5-19, Thomas H. Reynolds

William Kirmes, D.O. Collection

A letter from University of New England President, Thomas H. Reynolds to Dr. Kirmes discussing possible ways in which a donation of $5000 could be used.

University Of New England Board Of Trustees: Kirmes To Parfitt 1992-3-19, William Kirmes D.O.

William Kirmes, D.O. Collection

A letter from Dr. Kirmes to Dee Parfitt, relating the projects he has been working on, the growth of her husbands former practice, and opportunities to donate to the University of New England College of Medicine.

Correspondence: Nh Professional Matters: Perrin To Roger, John P. Perrin

William Kirmes, D.O. Collection

A letter from John Perrin, Executive Director of the American Osteopathic Association, to Dr. Alan C. Roger regarding the Care-a-Van mobile health clinic program.

New England Osteopathic Assembly: Kirmes To Bochman 1990-11-5, William Kirmes D.O.

William Kirmes, D.O. Collection

A letter from Dr. Kirmes to Dr. Bruce Bochman in response to his letter welcoming Dr. Kirmes to the New England Osteopathic Assembly board, contacts from UNECOM, and work on special projects.

New England Osteopathic Assembly: Suske To Bochman 1990-10-15, Chester Suske D.O.

William Kirmes, D.O. Collection

A letter from Dr. Chet Suske to Dr. Bruce Bochman regarding the planning of future New England Osteopathic Assembly meetings and the incorporation of UNECOM into the programming.

Correspondence: Unecom: Kirmes To Lenz 1990-8-20, William Kirmes D.O.

William Kirmes, D.O. Collection

A letter from Dr. Kirmes to Dr. Craig Lenz requesting information about the New England Foundation for Osteopathic Medicine for his work with the UNECOM Self-Study Committee.

Correspondence: Nh Licensure Requirements: Kirmes To Branch, William Kirmes D.O.

William Kirmes, D.O. Collection

A letter from Dr. Kirmes to Bartram Branch, Esq. regarding the licensure of non-physicians performing Osteopathic Manipulation in New Hampshire.

Correspondence: Nh Licensure Requirements: Branch To Kirmes, Bartram C. Branch

William Kirmes, D.O. Collection

A letter from Bartram C. Branch to Dr. Kirmes regarding licensure and medical training methods for MDs and DOs.

New England Osteopathic Assembly: 19th Annual Meeting Brochure 1990, New England Osteopathic Assembly

William Kirmes, D.O. Collection

A brochure for the 19th Annual New England Osteopathic Assembly in Danvers, Massachusetts, September 1990.