Schools of Health, Nursing, and Medicine - August Faculty Development

When
Thursday, August 16, 2012
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Location
North Haven Campus

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Schools of Health, Nursing, and Medicine

August Faculty Development

Thursday August 16, 2012

8:30 AM - 5:00 PM on the North Haven Campus

Schedule

8:30-10:15 AM - School of Health Sciences Faculty Meeting

10:15-10:30 - Continental Breakfast Served

10:30-11:45 AM - Concurrent Morning Sessions

A. What do employers want from graduates, how we know, and how does this impact our Essential Learning Outcomes (ELOs)?
Annalisa Zinn, PhD, MBA, Interim Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs
Data from the U.S. Department of Labor’s O*NET OnLine database, which is the most comprehensive and authoritative source on occupational requirements, demonstrates that the Essential Learning Outcomes (ELOs) are indeed what they claim to beundefined“the expertise, skill and knowledge needed by Quinnipiac University graduates for lifelong success in a dynamic global landscape.” This workshop will review data from the U.S. Department of Labor regarding: (1) the broad knowledge, skill and expertise necessary for success in occupations related to the Schools of Health Sciences, Medicine and Nursing; (2) the importance and required level of proficiency in the ELOs necessary for occupations related to these schools; and (3) examples of the ELOs in action in occupations related to health sciences, medicine and nursing.

B. Social media and digital communication
Monica Amore and Christina L. Wilson, Academic Technology
In today's society social media and digital communication have a powerful influence on how    we live, work and socialize. Learn how to use these tools to properly portray yourself in the digital universe.
In this session you will learn how to:

1.    Develop a professional image on social networking sites
2.    Take ownership of how you are portrayed online
3.    Understand how to avoid violating ethical practices and policies in an online medium
4.    Understand the basics of email etiquette in the workplace and the classroom
5.    Learn best practices for sending sensitive material online.

C. State of the art and science of simulation technology.
   Cynthia Barrere, Todd Cassese, Mary Ann Cordeau, Barbara Glynn, William Paulsen,Darlene Rogers, and Tracy van Oss

Simulation technology is a rapidly growing learning method; this session will:

1. Introduce an array of simulation technologies from simple skill trainers to human patient simulation
2. Inform the faculty of what’s currently available in terms of simulation and skills training and how it is used for learning and assessment
3. Describe what will be added to simulation and standardized patient capabilities when building 2 opens.
4. Present appropriate uses of manikins and other available simulation learning technologies including lessons learned
5. Present a glimpse into the future of highest level of human patient simulation.

12:00-1:15
Concurrent afternoon sessions

D.    Repeat of the morning A session.
What do employers want from graduates, how we know, and how does this impact our Essential Learning Outcomes (ELOs)?
Annalisa Zinn, PhD, MBA, Interim Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs

Data from the U.S. Department of Labor’s O*NET OnLine database, which is the most comprehensive and authoritative source on occupational requirements, demonstrates that the Essential Learning Outcomes (ELOs) are indeed what they claim to beundefined“the expertise, skill and knowledge needed by Quinnipiac University graduates for lifelong success in a dynamic global landscape.” This workshop will review data from the U.S. Department of Labor regarding: (1) the broad knowledge, skill and expertise necessary for success in occupations related to the Schools of Health Sciences, Medicine and Nursing; (2) the importance and required level of proficiency in the ELOs necessary for occupations related to these schools; and (3) examples of the ELOs in action in occupations related to health sciences, medicine and nursing.

E.    Repeat of the morning B. session.
Social Media and Digital Communication
Monica Amore and Christina L. Wilson, Academic Technology

In today's society social media and digital communication have a powerful influence on how    we live, work and socialize. Learn how to use these tools to properly portray yourself in the digital universe.
In this session you will learn how to:

1.    Develop a professional image on social networking sites
2.    Take ownership of how you are portrayed online
3.    Understand how to avoid violating ethical practices and policies in an online medium
4.    Understand the basics of email etiquette in the workplace and the classroom
5.    Learn best practices for sending sensitive material online.

F.    Defining Interprofessionalism in Healthcare Education (IPE)
Kim Hartmann, Mary Helming, Anna-leila Williams, Thomas Pruzinsky, and Maureen Helgren

A grassroots committee of faculty from the Schools of Health Sciences, Nursing, and Medicine along with the support of Deans O’Connor, Lange, and Koeppen formed The Center for Interprofessional Healthcare Education at Quinnipiac University. This center was approved by Senior Vice President Mark Thompson in December of 2011. This session will:

1.    Define interprofessionalism in healthcare education and practice
2.    Introduce the national Core Competencies for IP
3.    Relate the Core Competencies to the Who Health Organization and the Affordable Care Act
4.    Review the Mission and goals of the Center
5.    Describe the activities planned for 2012-2013 related to the goals; specific projects will be described by Professors Williams, Pruzinsky, and Helgren
6.    Discuss how faculty, students, and clinical supervisors can become involved

1:30-3:00
Committee Meetings as Determined by the Chairs of Each Committee

Lunch Vouchers will be provided by Dean O’Connor for the members of committees in order to provide a working lunch.
Contact your committee chair.

4:30- Family Picnic

All faculty, staff, and their families are invited to the family picnic. A cookout dinner will be provided. Please indicate how many people will attend from your family.