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College of Health SciencesFriday FootnotesFebruary 27, 2009
Kingston Award NominationsThe Kingston Award was established in recognition of Richard “Dick” Kingston’s creativity and innovation in education. The award consists of a small monetary grant, an individual plaque and medal, and the addition of the recipient’s name to a master plaque. This award initially (1984) was instituted as a means for the college to "recognize, reward, and encourage innovation in the classroom, laboratory, and clinic.” The Dick Kingston Award was originally developed to recognize a creative, innovative, original teaching project or “product” that directly supports the academic focus of the College of Health Sciences (CHS) and has been shown to be directly beneficial to CHS students. In 1991 the focus of the Kingston Award was broadened to also recognize outstanding contributions and/or long term consistent excellence in teaching. Please make sure that our faculty are recognized for their contribution to education by submitting a nomination. Click here for the nomination form. A list of previous recipients is available at: All nominations must be made no later than March 27, 2009 and sent or e-mailed to: Oliver R. Oakley, Kingston Award Committee Chair (21) 8-0849, or oroakl1@uky.edu if you have questions.
Effgen Honored by APTA
Dr. Effgen has led the APTA Pediatric Section in the area of advocacy since the the beginning of her career as a pediatric physical therapist when she testified at federal hearings on PL 94-142, the original law to provide education for children with disabilities, in 1977. She has significantly shaped the practice of physical therapy by influencing health policy and developing high standards and competencies for practice in early intervention and the schools. She has led the profession in the development of a pediatrics research focus and in developing competencies for PT’s in early intervention. She has over 60 publications, over 50 national and international presentations and has mentored many faculty and clinicians as a senior faculty member, a co-collaborator, and researcher in the areas of practice and advocacy. Through all of this service to the section, she has continued to represent the pediatric physical therapist at federal hearings on legislation affecting provision of PT in the schools in 1982, throughout the 1990’s and was present at the White House for the signing of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) amendments in 1997. Congratulations!
LEARNING Outcomes Initiative WorkshopRepresentatives from the University’s Office of Assessment, under the Vice President for Institutional Effectiveness, will be providing an overview of the LEARNING outcomes initiative, steps along the process, clear expectations of program engagement, and best practices/lessons learned with CHS faculty. WHAT: Student LEARNING Assessment Workshop The workshop will be broken into two parts: Please RSVP directly to Rena Murphy by March 2nd. Breakfast will be served.
DEADLINE APPROACHING - Parking Permit RenewalParking and Transportation is encouraging employees to apply for their renewal permit using the parking Web site at www.uky.edu/Parking. Parking application cards will not be sent; however, if you need an actual card, please contact Allison Horseman at ext. 80563. Permits must be renewed no later than March 2, 2009. An instruction sheet can be accessed here.
Upcoming Doctoral Dissertation Defenses in the Rehabilitation Sciences Doctoral Program Charles Hazle, MS, PT Tuesday, March 3, 2009 Co-Chairs: Dr. Art Nitz &
Dr. Jodelle Deem
Maureen Dwyer, MS, ATC Monday, April 13, 2009 Co-Chairs: Dr. Carl G. Mattacola & Dr. Gilson Capilouto
Cycle4SundayDustin Jones, a CHS Physical Therapy student, and his classmates are coordinating a charitable bicycle tour. The tour will benefit Surgery on Sunday, a local non-profit organization that provides outpatient surgical services for income-eligible individuals and families from Kentucky who do not have health insurance and are not eligible for federal or state programs. Dustin and his classmates are looking for sponsors for their ride. Visit the Cycle4Sunday site to find out more. Faculty Committee Nominations SoughtFaculty Council is accepting self-nominations for committee vacancies for the 2009-2010 academic year. Please consider volunteering for a committee and submitting your name for nomination. You may find more information about any committee you are interested in serving on in the CHS Faculty Handbook or you may talk with a member of the current Faculty Council for details. Please take a few minutes to fill out the self-nomination form and to return the form via e-mail to Richie Andreatta (richard.andreatta@uky.edu) or Gerry Gairola (gagair01@email.uky.edu) or by campus mail to 120-F Wethington. E-mail or send your form in by Wednesday, March 4th, 2009.
Save the Date!March 6-7 -DanceBlue Marathon - Support the CHS DanceBlue Team by purchasing a CHS T-shirt in the Dean's office or from any Ambassador. Only $15 per shirt (minimum donation required)! March 20 - Staff Retreat - Morning @ CHS; Afternoon @ Asbury College March 26 - Louisville Alumni, Donors and Friends Reception - UK on Main March 27 - Faculty Meeting - noon to 1:30 p.m. -- CTW 219 April 3 - Fostering Class Discussion - 11 a.m. to noon April 10 - CHS Employee of the Year/Service Awards Luncheon April 17 - Lexington Area Alumni, Donors and Faculty Reception - King Alumni House April 23 - Providing Exceptional Customer Service (open to all) April 24 - Faculty Meeting - noon-1 p.m. -- CON 505 May 22 - Faculty Meeting - noon-1:30 p.m. -- CTW 219 October 8 - Hall of Fame/Scholarship Dinner -- Central Baptist Hospital October 9 - CHS Golf Scramble -- TBD
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Dr. Susan Effgen was recently honored by the pediatric section of the American Physical Therapy Association for her outstanding contribution to pediatric physical therapy. Dr. Effgen was the first recipient of this award, which is now called the Susan Effgen Advocacy Award. 
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