Higher Education Commons^™

Cto Updates - 04/2017, Office Of Information Technology

Tech Talk

• Computer labs storage drive
• Venezia Jones
• Skype for Business
• Wi-Fi for WMU Guests
• OIT Student Employees Fund

Awareness And Use Of Electronic Health Records In Entry-Level Occupational Therapy And Occupational Therapy Assistant Curricula, Louis F. Dmytryk, Tina M. Deangelis

The Open Journal of Occupational Therapy

The Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) requires programs to instruct entry-level occupational therapy (OT) and occupational therapy assistant (OTA) students in technology that may include electronic documentation systems, distance communication, virtual environments, and telehealth (standard B1.8). At this time, there are no publications describing if and how electronic health record (EHR) instruction is implemented in entry-level OT and OTA programs. The purpose of this study is to investigate awareness and use of EHRs in entry-level OT and OTA curricula. Respondents from 76 nationally accredited entry-level programs (two OT doctoral, 24 OT masters, two OT combined bachelors/masters, and 48 …

Past Negative Time Perspective As A Predictor Of Grade Point Average In Occupational Therapy Doctoral Students, Pat J. Precin

The Open Journal of Occupational Therapy

Time perspective is a fundamental dimension in psychological time, dividing human experiences into past, present, and future. Time perspective influences individuals’ functioning in all occupations, including education. Previous research has examined the relationship between time perspective and academic outcomes, but the same research has not been done, to date, with occupational therapy doctoral students. This quantitative, cross-sectional study investigated the relationship between time perspective and academic success in occupational therapy doctoral students across the United States. Data from the Zimbardo Time Perspective Inventory (ZTPI) and grade point averages (GPAs) were collected from 50 participants via surveymonkey.com. Past Negative time perspective …

Occupational Therapy Students’ Self-Efficacy, Experience Of Supervision, And Perception Of Meaningfulness Of Level Ii Fieldwork, Lynne Andonian

The Open Journal of Occupational Therapy

Background: This study explored the relationship of perceived self-efficacy to demographic and fieldwork variables for occupational therapy (OT) students. Self-efficacy is related to student and employee success and competency.

Methods: OT students (n = 306) from 42 OT programs in the United States completed the Student Confidence Questionnaire and the Demographic Questionnaire and Survey addressing demographics, practice setting, students’ experience of supervision, and perceptions of the fieldwork’s personal meaning during Level II fieldwork. Correlational and regression methods examined the relationships among the variables. Analysis of variance methods tested differences between higher and lower self-efficacy student groups.

Results: The degree of …

Michigan Geographic Bee, John M. Dunn

WMU President John Dunn

No abstract provided.

Cesar Chavez Scholarship Dinner Welcome, John M. Dunn

WMU President John Dunn

No abstract provided.

Western News, March 30, 2017, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Grad programs ranked among nation’s best, University gets final OK to offer classes in Florida, Presidential search process ‘on track and on time’, Fulbright Scholarship has Jon Davis talking math in South Africa, Open house slated to obtain input on new student center, Today’s changing perspectives on gender to be discussed, On Campus with Deanne Puca, Psychologist to deliver lecture in honor of Croteau

Presidential Scholars Convocation, John M. Dunn

WMU President John Dunn

No abstract provided.

52nd Wmu Food Marketing Conference Welcome, John M. Dunn

WMU President John Dunn

No abstract provided.

Updates In Academic Affairs: 03/21/2017, Office Of The Provost And Vice President For Academic Affairs

Updates in Academic Affairs

• Students, Faculty Urged to Take Part in Student Engagement Survey
• Disability Services for Students Testing Accommodations Offered
• Extra Start Smart Salary-Negotiation Workshops Scheduled
• Just Two More Gold Gatherings Left in Spring Semester

Office Of Diversity And Inclusion Open House Kickoff, John M. Dunn

WMU President John Dunn

No abstract provided.

Western News, March 16, 2017, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Tickets will go fast for April 7 Dunn event, EUP launches Collegiate Pathways program in G.R, See the world on a budget at International Festival, Southwest Michigan schedules annual Chávez awards dinner, Farewell bus tour carries Dunns to 14 cities, meetings with alumni, WMUK; university relations bring home awards, Former astronaut; first woman of color in space to visit, On Campus with Carmen Rivera, National Public Radio airs charter schools debate

Trustee Oath Of Office Of Lynn Chen-Zhang, John M. Dunn

WMU President John Dunn

No abstract provided.

Haworth College Of Business Professor-Of-The-Day Luncheon, John M. Dunn

WMU President John Dunn

No abstract provided.

March 2017 News Items, Office Of Vice President For Research

Research and Discovery News

• Stanford names two WMU students as University Innovation Fellows
• Dr. Hadden wins Prestigious Legal Foundation Grant

March, 2017 Global News, Haenicke Institute

Global News

• Living the Arts in the Libraries to take place in April
• Michigan State Geographic Bee to return to WMU's Fetzer Center
• Annual Clark Lecture, two other political talks offered at WMU
• Take advantage of global engagement opportunities in April
• Some 700 to participate in 2017 César Chávez March
• See the world on a budget at 28th International Festival
• 5K walk to raise funds for clean water initiatives
• British author, adventurer to take WMU audience on a journey
• WMU's Ming Li among national diversity award honorees
• WMU to launch Collegiate Pathways program with Forest Hills Public Schools
• Welcoming messages going up …

Connections, 03/2017, College Of Health And Human Services

College of Health and Human Services Newsletter

• Seven CHHS programs in U.S. News & World Report top 100
• Ph.D. alumna finds success in Detroit, DC and Seattle
• HDReAM aids Kalamazoo County in fight against STDs
• Interprofessional Education on display at 2017 IPE Expo
• Ph.D. student receives prestigious award
• WMU Fostering Success program saluted as a 'beacon' for college access
• Several CHHS programs expand to Florida

Cto Updates - 03/2017, Office Of Information Technology

Tech Talk

• AITC Educational Technologies Committee
• New Director of Research Support
• Eduroam
• Wired versus wireless
• Did you know?

Updates In Academic Affairs: 02/28/2017, Office Of The Provost And Vice President For Academic Affairs

Updates in Academic Affairs

• Search continues for Haworth College of Business dean
• Nobel laureate to speak on campus
• Provost to host meeting for academic affairs non-bargaining staff

Town Hall--Keeping Kalamazoo A Welcoming Community, John M. Dunn

WMU President John Dunn

No abstract provided.

Western News, February 23, 2017, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: WMU hailed as top U.S. Fulbright producer, Professor wins prestigious Japanese literary prize, Faculty; staff members to discuss student success at summit, Sports media students getting real-world experience with ESPN3, New precollege programs office is up and running, On Campus with Greg Youtzy, Variety of exciting camps offered on campus this summer for young people

Kalamazoo Region Conversation On Respecting Diversity, John M. Dunn

WMU President John Dunn

No abstract provided.

Mlk Gold Scholarship Competition Welcome, John M. Dunn

WMU President John Dunn

No abstract provided.

Research Recognition Luncheon Closing, John M. Dunn

WMU President John Dunn

No abstract provided.

Spring Convocation 2017 Speakers, Office Of Vice President For Research

Spring Convocation

List of speakers for the Spring Convocation: Recognition of Discovery, Diversity and Global Engagement held Feb 17, 2017 at the Fetzer Center at Western Michigan University.

Spring Convocation Closing, John M. Dunn

WMU President John Dunn

No abstract provided.

Sustaining Success: Partnerships That Work, John M. Dunn

WMU President John Dunn

No abstract provided.

Western News, February 9, 2017, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Join Dunn on leg of five-day; 14-city farewell tour, Local exec named to serve out trustee term, WMU’s supply chain program ranks No. 2 in world, WMU celebrates research; diversity and global engagement, Safety communication changes enacted, Learner support program self-study reports available for review by faculty; staff, On Campus with Michelle Loedeman

Updates In Academic Affairs: 02/07/2017, Office Of The Provost And Vice President Of Academic Affairs

Updates in Academic Affairs

• Tips for WMU students, employees from nations listed in immigration executive order
• Salary-negotiation workshops offered
• Meeting set for academic affairs non-bargaining staff

Connections, 02/2017, College Of Health And Human Services

College of Health and Human Services Newsletter

• Burian Lecture kicks off community conversation
• Nursing students simulation with WMed students
• Interprofessional Education Expo to be held March 17
• 2017 Diversity and Inclusion Conference focuses on caretakers
• OT student to attend summer institute
• Students in Michigan and Ohio retire to new homes
• Candidates for leadership positions to present in March