Is it time to "Think Bigger?"
A
strategic
planning
process
presents
the
opportunity
to
"Think
Big"
and
to
find
exciting
new
ways
to
improve
our
teaching
and
research,
as
well
as
the
well-being
of
our
students,
staff
and
faculty.
But
I
believe
that
many
of
us
would
say
that
our
Faculty
has
always
“Thought
Big”
–
and
it
was
big
thinking
that
led
to
its
creation.
Knowing
what
we
know
about
health,
it
was
visionary
to
establish
a
Faculty
of
Applied
Health
Sciences
that
is
not
focused
on
medical
care
(perhaps
a
medical
school
is
an
example
of
“Thinking
Small?”),
but
looks
at
all
the
factors
that
contribute
to
individual,
community
and
population
health.
So,
given
we
have
a
long
history
of
“Thinking
Big,”
maybe
it’s
time
to
“Think
Bigger.”
In
terms
of
what
that
might
be,
I’m
looking
forward
to
hearing
your
thoughts,
as
we
are
now
ready
to
begin consultations
on
our
own
Faculty’s
priorities
and
directions
for 2020-2025.
I
appreciated
the
participation
of
nearly
60
students,
staff
and
faculty
members
at
a
standing-room
only
session
on
October
10
to
give
input
to
the
University's
strategic
plan.
You
brought
forward
many
insights
and
suggestions
that
pertain
to
the
Faculty’s
future,
and
those
discussions
will
be
very
valuable
as
part
of
our
Faculty’s
own
Strategic
Plan.
There
will
be
several
other
opportunities
to
provide
your
thoughts
and
suggestions
in
the
coming
months.
Here
are
the
steps
we
envision
for
this
process:
November
2018:
AHS
Strategic
Plan
Advisory
committee
set
up
to
facilitate
the
process;
this
group
will
meet
regularly
until
plan
implementation.
October
2018-February
2019:
Consultation
phase
(feedback
from
university
sessions, online
survey,
suggestion
cards
at
the
Dean's
office
front
desk,
targeted
focus
groups,
etc.)
February-July
2019:
Goal-
and
priority-setting
August-December
2019:
AHS
Strategic
Plan
development
Winter
2020-AHS
Strategic
Plan
approval
Spring
2020-AHS
Strategic
Plan
implementation
We
will
be
publicizing
consultation
opportunities
as
they
become
available,
so
I
urge
you
to
“Think
Bigger”
and
stay
involved.
Best,
Paul
Paul
Stolee,
PhD
Professor
and
Interim
Dean
Faculty
of
Applied
Health
Sciences
Highlights I Events I ...And more
Some highlights from this month
CRE-MSD develops new Ontario musculoskeletal guide
The
Centre
of
Research
Expertise
for
the
Prevention
of
Musculoskeletal
Disorders
(CRE-MSD)
unveiled
a
new
Ontario musculoskeletal
disorder
prevention
guide
early this
month, in
time
for Global
Ergonomics
Month.
The revised
guideline
provides
updated
content and
resources for
organizations
of
all
sizes.
Director
Jack
Callaghan
said,
"Primary
prevention
of
work-related
musculoskeletal
disorders,
the
focus
of
the
new
guidelines,
is
about
saving
workers from
injury
in
the
first
place,
before
they
enter
the
compensation
and
medical
systems.
These
disorders
are
preventable
and
the
hazards
can
be
mitigated,
yet continue
to
account
for
more than
one-third
of
all
lost
time
workplace
injuries
in
Ontario."
The
guide is
available
on
the MSD
Prevention
Guideline
website.
New graduate scholarship in mental health research
A new award, the John Christopher Toushan Graduate Scholarship, has been established for AHS graduate students focusing on mental health research that affects children, teenagers or young adults. Valued at $4,000, the award will be offered annually, and is made possible by a gift from John C. Janetos in memory of his nephew.
Rachel Thompson wins national AGE-WELL award
Congratulations
to
Health
Studies grad
Rachel
Thompson,
whose
app,
designed
to
help
people
with
later-stage
dementia
continue
reading,
won
AGE-WELL's National
Impact
Challenge
earlier
this
month.
The
Marlena
Books
app
incorporates
accessibility
features
such
as
graduated
reading
levels,
audio
support,
and
automatic
page
turning.
Rachel
competed
with
seven
other
finalists
from
across
the
country
for
the
grand
prize
of
$75,000
in
cash
and
in-kind
prizes
at
a
live
pitch
event
in
Vancouver.
Christina Hassan one of six Rotary People of Action
Another
SPHHS
alumna
with
a
social
venture,
Christina
Hassan, now
living
in Calgary,
continues
to
receive
accolades
for
her
work
with
FullSoul.
Christina
was
named
one
of
six
Rotary
People
of
Action:
Young
Innovators for
her
role
in
helping
to
improve
maternal
health
in
Uganda,
and
she
and
her
husband,
Hyder,
were
also
named
one
of Avenue
Magazine
Calgary's
Top
40
Under
40.
Christina
will
present
her
work
at
Rotary
Day
at
the
United
Nations
in
Nairobi on
November
10.
She
has
also
received
the
YMCA
International
Peace
Medallion
and
the
Terry
Fox
Humanitarian
Award.
FullSoul's
medical
kits
have
helped
in
more
than
65,000
births,
and
the
organization
provides
resources
and
support
for
10
hospitals.
Dean's Office earns Silver sustainability certification
The Dean's Office at AHS has been working toward making a positive impact on campus sustainability, and has now earned a silver certification from the Sustainability Office at UWaterloo. If anyone else is interested in participating in the Green Office program, Kirstie Slaney can speak to what's involved.
Upcoming events
Sport Management Case Competition: November 2
The second annual University of Waterloo Sport Management Case Competition will bring together teams of undergraduate students enrolled in sport-related disciplines from across the province as they work together to find solutions to a “real life” managerial issue facing a provincially based sport organization. Details on the Recreation and Leisure Studies Event page.
Fall Open House: November 3
Prospective
students
are
weighing
their
school
and
program
options
at
this
time,
so the
Faculty
will
be
hosting
tours
and
information
sessions
at
Fall
Open
House.
If
you
know
of
Grade
12
students
interested
in
university,
have
them
check
out
the
Fall
Open
House
schedule for
a
detailed
list
of
activities.
Take Your Kid to Work Day: November 14
Marketing and Undergraduate Recruitment reports that the University will officially be participating in The Learning Partnership’s national Take Our Kids to Work program for the first time this year. If you know of a Grade 9 student, consider bringing them in for workshops and a career-guided day. Details on the Waterloo Events page.
Transgender Health and Wellness: November 17
This
inaugural
conference,
a
HeForShe sponsored
event, will
provide
health
and
wellness
practitioners,
educators
and
students
in
Waterloo
Region
with
the
resources
to
deliver
trans-affirming
health
care
and
education.
See
the
Transgender
Health
and
Wellness
page for
info
and
to
register.
How to Win Grants and Influence Reviewers: November 22
The
Network
for
Aging
Research
(NAR)
is
hosting
an
expert
panel
that
will
provide
information
and
tips
on
how
to
incorporate
an
interdisciplinary
approach
and
knowledge
translation
methods
into
grant
proposals.
After
the
presentations,
attendees
will
be
invited
to
form
groups
and
submit
a
research
question
and
corresponding
plan.
The
submission
that
most
effectively
demonstrates
interdisciplinarity
and
knowledge
translation
strategies
will
receive
$2,000.
The
event
will
take
place
November
22,
but
please
register
by
November
2
onNAR's
event
page.
Teaching Fellows Monthly Meet-up: November 27
The November Monthly Meet-up will focus on graduate student, staff and faculty mental health and well-being. Please see details on the Teaching Fellows page. Also, funds are still available to try new and innovative activities in your lectures via the AHS Teaching Excellence Fund.
Gerard Kyle to deliver Shaw-Mannell lecture: November 30
Professor Gerard
Kyle from
Texas
A&M
University
will
deliver
this
year’s
Shaw-Mannell
Lecture
and
accept
the
2018
Shaw-Mannell
Leisure
Research
Award
for innovative,
creative and
courageous
research.
Details
will
be
posted
soon
on
the
Recreation
and
Leisure
Studies
Events
page.
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Green Tip of the Month
Do you have lots of old T-shirts? Why not turn them into reusable shopping bags? Find out how on the No Sew T-shirt tote blog.