College of Health & Human Services
Celebrate! Health & Human Services Week April 6 - 10
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College of Health & Human Services The College of Health and Human Services (CHHS) was established as the doorway for the University of North Carolina Wilmington to make a positive impact on the health and quality of life of residents of the state of North Carolina and beyond. In line with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the overarching goal of the CHHS is to help individuals, families and communities live healthier, more prosperous and more productive lives. We strive to accomplish this goal through excellence in teaching, scholarship and service. Faculty, staff and students within CHHS are passionate about the development, dissemination and application of knowledge that can enhance health and quality of life, especially within underserved communities and populations of our state, region, nation and world. Through in-class and field experiences, our students learn to develop and apply knowledge regarding health, wellness and human needs, while recognizing and building upon the innate strengths and dignity of individuals and communities in which they work. In this, we prepare the highest quality professional who possesses a unique understand of how to synthesize knowledge in interprofessional teams to address real community problems. We invite you to join CHHS in a week long celebration in seeking to enhance health and human services by Opening Doors of Opportunity!
Monday, April 6 Interprofessional Applied Learning Demonstration 9 - 10 a.m.
McNeill Hall 1051
This presentation and moderated panel discussion will highlight exemplars of assignments and classroom activities that enhance student engagement and applied learning. Event is free and open to faculty, staff, students and the public; however, registration is requested due to space constraints. Register at www.uncw.edu/hhsweek or call us at 910.962.3317
Yoga on the Lawn 10 - 11 a.m.
Hoggard Hall Front Lawn
Join Rachael Arabian and her students for an outdoor yoga class. In the event of rain, this event will be cancelled. Event is free and open to faculty, staff, students and the public. No registration required.
Simulation Learning Center 11 a.m. - Noon
McNeill Hall, Second Floor Lobby
Tour the Simulation Learning Center, a state-of-the-art facility with eight labs that provide students with a realistic, powerful active learning experience and prepares them for 21st century nursing practice and work in interprofessional collaborative settings. Event is free and open to faculty, staff, students and the public; however, registration is requested. Register at www.uncw.edu/hhsweek or call us at 910.962.3317
State of the Region’s Health: Healthcare of the Future – Addressing Challenges in Our Communities 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Burney Center
Dr. Ruth Petersen from the N.C. Division of Public Health will provide the keynote address on the state of North Carolina’s and the region’s health. Her talk will be followed by a presentation of regional leaders who will provide an update on the recent work of strategy groups formed to tackle the key issues of: chronic disease prevention, patient engagement, end of life care, employee wellness and adoption of best practices. Continuing education credit will be offered for this forum. Event is free and open to faculty, staff, students and the public; however, registration is requested. Register at www.uncw.edu/hhsweek or call us at 910.962.3317
Tuesday, April 7 Youth Summit: Healthful Living 10 - 2 p.m.
Fisher Student Center and Madeline Suite
Students from Roland-Grise Middle School will rotate through four sessions, led by SHAHS students, on healthful living topics: body image/nutrition/physical activity, stress management, screen time/cyberbullying and tobacco use prevention. They will then walk with Sammy C. Hawk to Madeline Suite and have a healthy cooking demonstration followed by a healthy lunch.
How to Use Interactive Theater Techniques to Create Innovative Applied Learning Opportunities 2 - 3 p.m.
McNeill Hall 1051
Ben Saypol, director of Theatre Delta in Chapel Hill, will present a faculty development program for UNCW faculty members considering integrating interactive theater techniques into curricula to strengthen and further develop applied learning opportunities for students. All UNCW faculty members are welcome to attend this event. Event is free and open to faculty, staff, students and the public; however, registration is requested. Register at www.uncw.edu/hhsweek or call us at 910.962.3317
Theater Delta Presents: Adult Palliative Care and End-of-Life Decision-Making 4 - 5:30 p.m.
McNeill Hall 1051
Theater Delta will use interactive theater, scripted and improvisational audience participatory theater to present a scenario highlighting adult palliative care and end-of-life advance decisionmaking. A post-performance guided discussion will facilitate answers to questions, highlight key ideas and themes and share relevant information. An evaluation survey will be given to audience members to identify the impact and learning which occurs about this important topic. Continuing education credit will be offered for this forum. Event is free and open to faculty, staff, students and the public; however, registration is requested. Register at www.uncw.edu/hhsweek or call us at 910.962.3317
Wednesday, April 8 Laughter Yoga with Robert Rivest 9 - 11 a.m.
McNeill Hall 1051
Internationally admired performer and teacher, Robert Rivest, will lead an interactive workshop on Laughter Yoga, combining interactive laughter exercises with deep centering breaths and calming movements. Laughter Yoga is the happiest wellness program ever! It is a joyful way to connect with others and laugh your blues away. Laughter Yoga is a fun, effective stress relief program for all ages and abilities. Continuing education credit will be offered for this forum. Event is free and open to faculty, staff, students and the public; however, registration is requested. Register at www.uncw.edu/hhsweek or call us at 910.962.3317
Campus Fitness Walk Noon - 12:45 p.m.
Meet outside main entrance to McNeill Hall
Take the first step towards an active lifestyle and join Charlie Hardy, dean of CHHS, for a walk along a portion of the Teal Trail (uncw.edu/wellness/documents/TealTrailMapSign.pdf). Work attire should be fine, just bring your walking shoes! In the event of rain, this event will be cancelled. Event is free and open to faculty, staff, students and the public. No registration required.
Past, Present and Future of Clinical Research in North Carolina 2 - 4 p.m.
McNeill Hall 1051
A moderated panel discussion will examine the history, current state and future direction of the North Carolina clinical research industry. This industry supports the research and development of a safe, efficacious and potentially beneficial drug, biologic or device. What is the role of this multi-billion dollar business in the coastal and southeastern regions of North Carolina? Panelists will include representatives from academia, biopharmaceutical companies, contract research organizations, clinical trial sites and site management organizations. An informative and engaging discussion is highly anticipated. Continuing education credit will be offered for this forum. Event is free and open to faculty, staff, students and the public; however, registration is requested. Register at www.uncw.edu/hhsweek or call us at 910.962.3317
Thursday, April 9 Prevention of Illness and Injury 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
McNeill Hall 1051
Andi Bender, clinical education coordinator in the SHAHS Athletic Training Education Program, will present current trends in the recognition and management of concussion injuries. Bender’s students will host breakout tables for the remainder of the session demonstrating clinical tests and treatment guidelines used to prevent, treat and manage concussions effectively. Continuing education credit will be offered for this forum. Event is free and open to faculty, staff, students and the public; however, registration is requested. Register at www.uncw.edu/hhsweek or call us at 910.962.3317
Yoga on the Lawn 12:40 - 1:45 p.m.
Hoggard Hall Front Lawn
Join Jordan Weber and his students for an outdoor yoga class. In the event of rain, this event will be cancelled. Event is free and open to faculty, staff, students and the public. No registration required.
Building Collaborative Community Partnerships Using Evidence-Based Youth Violence Interventions 2 - 4 p.m.
McNeill Hall 1051
Keynote speaker Moisés Próspero will lead an interactive workshop to understand evidence -based and comprehensive models of crime reduction; examine ways to build community collaborations aimed to reduce youth involvement in the juvenile justice system around law enforcement, policy and public health issues; engage in action-oriented discussions about how to implement and evaluate evidence-based interventions to prevent crime in Wilmington; and to discuss how to address diversity issues related to race and socioeconomic status that influence evidence-based practice in the community setting. Continuing education credit will be offered for this forum. Event is free and open to faculty, staff, students and the public; however, registration is requested. Register at www.uncw.edu/hhsweek or call us at 910.962.3317
Friday, April 10 ECU/CHHS Public Health Studies Collaboration 8 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Burney Center and McNeill Hall 1051
East Carolina University School of Public Health faculty and students will participate in CHHS’s Research Day, followed by a collaboration meeting between ECU participants and UNCW’s Public Health Studies faculty and students. Register at www.uncw.edu/hhsweek or call us at 910.962.3317
8 - 11:30 a.m. 11:30 a.m. Noon - 1 p.m. 1 - 2:30 p.m.
See Research Day Agenda Transit to McNeill Hall Networking Lunch Collaboration Meeting
Research Day Making Your Mark: Implementing and Evaluating Community-based Violence Prevention Programs 9:30 – 10:45 a.m.
Burney Center
Keynote speaker Moisés Próspero will present on the benefits of interprofessional research collaborations relative to executing community-based interventions around violence prevention; understanding how social-emotional learning can improve academic performance and reduce problematic behaviors; expanding the current literature into innovative research, policy, and applied practice projects; and developing community-based, interprofessional research collaborations that lead to scholarly publications and grant funding supportive of an academic career. Continuing education credit will be offered for this forum. 8 - 8:30 a.m. Registration, Poster Set-up, Continental Breakfast 8:30 - 10 a.m. Poster Session and Student Poster Competition 10 - 11:30 a.m. Keynote Presentation by Moisés Próspero 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Lunch on your own 1 - 2:30 p.m. Distinguished Professor Presentation and Dessert Reception Jeanne Kemppainen, the Irwin Belk Distinguished Professorship in CHHS’s School of Nursing, will present a theoretical basis for interprofessional research, describe models for interprofessional research projects and discuss challenges and opportunities for interprofessional research. Event is free and open to faculty, staff, students and the public; however, registration is requested. Register at www.uncw.edu/hhsweek or call us at 910.962.3317
CHHS Distinguished Professor
The Irwin Belk Distinguished Professorship of Nursing Jeanne E. Kemppainen, Ph.D., RN This professorship is designed to promote health and nursing care for underserved and/or vulnerable populations in rural southeastern North Carolina with mental health disorders and other chronic illnesses.
I am grateful and proud to be the steward of the Irwin “Ike� Belk Distinguished Professorship in Nursing. This professorship has provided me with the opportunity to work toward making a difference in the lives of vulnerable populations with chronic illness through collaborations with nursing and interprofessional colleagues on a local, national and international level. My numerous research activities and extensive publications have contributed to the understanding of how self-care influences health outcomes in underserved persons with HIV/AIDS, depression and diabetes. The broad impact of this work was recently recognized through an appointment to the American Academy of Nursing. I have used the opportunities offered by this professorship to mentor countless numbers of students and faculty colleagues in research and scholarship. An important focus for my current work relates to the development of a mentoring program for the College of Health and Human Services.
CHHS Distinguished Professor
The McNeill Distinguished Professorship of Nursing Barbara J. Lutz, Ph.D., RN, CRRN, APHN-BC, FAHA, FNAP, FAAN The purpose of this professorship is to advance interdisciplinary research, community partnerships, evidence-based nursing practice and other professional and scholarly activities that promote a successful aging process in older adults.
I am very honored to be the first McNeill Distinguished Professor in the School of Nursing. In my role, I have the privilege of mentoring faculty members, helping them develop and achieve their research and scholarship goals. I also work with graduate students, teaching them about nursing science and evidence-based practice. The McNeill Professorship has facilitated the continuation of my own program of research focusing on the needs of older adults with chronic, disabling conditions (e.g. stroke) and their family caregivers as they transition home from inpatient care. The McNeill Professorship affords me the opportunity to collaborate with members of the community, the region, and the state of North Carolina to promote healthy aging with a particular focus on helping older adults remain in the community and addressing the needs of their family caregivers. Additionally, I have the opportunity to work with national organizations including the American Heart Association, the National Academies of Practice, the American Academy of Nursing and the Association of Rehabilitation Nurses to address the needs of an aging population through interprofessional practice.
CE Credit Statements and Disclosures: SEAHEC adheres to NCMS and ANCC Essential Areas and Policies regarding industry support of continuing medical education and continuing nursing education. Commercial support for the program, and faculty relationships within the industry, will be disclosed at the activity. Speakers will also state when off-label or experimental use of drugs or devices is incorporated into their presentations. Participation in an accredited activity does not imply endorsement by SEAHEC, NCMS or NCNA of any commercial products displayed in conjunction with an activity. Contact Hours: Up to 15.0 hours ANCC: SEAHEC is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the North Carolina Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Total number of Nursing Contact Hours Available: Up to 10.0 CME: This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the North Carolina Medical Society through the joint providership of South East Area Health Education Center (SEAHEC) and the University of North Carolina Wilmington. SEAHEC is accredited by the NCMS to provide continuing medical education for physicians. SEAHEC designates this live activity for a maximum of 2.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. CHES Credit: The North Carolina AHEC, is a designated provider of continuing education contact hours (CEHC) in health education by the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc. This program is designated for Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) and Master Certified Health Education Specialist (MCHES) to receive up to 4.5 hours total Category I continuing education contact hours. Up to 4.5 CHES Credit Law Enforcement Credit: 2.0 LEO Hours Methodologies: This course employs lecture.
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College of Health & Human Services CHHS consists of three professional schools: School of Health and Applied Human Sciences, School of Nursing and School of Social Work. These Schools offer nationally accredited programs of study in nursing, clinical research and product development, social work, athletic training, exercise science, gerontology, community health education, physical education and health teacher licensure, recreation therapy, and recreation, sport leadership and tourism management. CHHS faculty are passionate and caring teacher/ scholars who are committed to engaging students in real-world health and human services issues at the individual, family and community levels.