College of Health Sciences

Friday Footnotes

June 19, 2009

Cultural Competence Conference for Students

Cultural Competence Conference for Students Flier

The Cultural Competence Conference for Students is scheduled for Friday afternoon, August 28, 2009 at the Student Center. Entertainment and a cookout begins immediately following the sessions.

Several of our programs require certain students to attend this conference and other programs highly recommend it to their students. Please forward this information to these students. We will forward additional information about the conference as it arrives.

Click here to download the conference flier (pdf).

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Appointed & Elected Members
of 2009-2010 CHS Committees

Click below to view a list of appointed and elected members to the 2009-2010 CHS Committees.

CHS Committee Members 2009-2010 (pdf).

Committee assignments begin on July 1.

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Updated CHS Faculty Handbook

The updated CHS Faculty Handbook approved by the CHS Faculty in May 2009 is now available. Click below to view the handbook.

2009 CHS Faculty Handbook (pdf). Back to Top

Staff Appreciation Day Survey

Please take the time to complete a survey review this year's Staff Appreciation Day.

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Research Study for Children With and Without Voice Problems

Researchers at the University of Kentucky College of Health Sciences are conducting a research study to gather data on the vocal fold movement. The goal of this research is to study the vocal fold movement patterns of children and adult voices with a new technology called the high-speed digital imaging. Information from this study will help us better evaluate and treat voice problems in children and adults.

Your child may be able to participate if:

  • they are 5 to 11 years of age;
  • they have normal voice; or
  • have a voice problem.

Study participants will be compensated.

Location: Room 116F, Charles T. Wethington Building
Vocal Physiology and Imaging Laboratory
Research Investigator: Rita Patel, Ph.D.
Email: rita.patel@uky.edu
Call: (859) 323-1100, ext: 80471
Pager: (859) 330-6436

Click here to view the flier (pdf).

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Research Study Volunteers Needed

Researchers at the College of Health Sciences are conducting a study to establish normal performance values for muscle testing of the arms and legs. A new muscle testing device has been developed for use with people who have progressive muscle weakness. Establishing normal performance values will give physical therapists a standard for performance comparison on these muscle tests.

You may be able to participate if you:

  • are 18 years old or older; and
  • have no current physical condition that will limit you from performing isometric testing of the muscles around the shoulder or knee.

If you meet these qualifications for the study, please contact Robert A. (Tony) English, investigator and research coordinator, at (859) 323-1100 ext. 80834 or tenglish@uky. Back to Top

UK Day at King's Island

Roller Coster at King's Island

University of Kentucky alumni, students and fans can save big on admission to Kings Island during UK Day, Saturday, June 27, 2009.

Be sure to also purchase tickets for our UK Picnic, an all-you-can-eat meal, featuring Marinated Chicken and Hamburgers. You can also take a shot at winning cash prizes in our cornhole tournament and ongoing bingo games. The picnic area will be open from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., with food served between Noon and 1:00 p.m.

Wear your favorite UK T-shirt to the park, because UK Alumni Association staff will be on hand to randomly award great prizes to alumni, students and fans spotted wearing UK apparel. See blue and show your UK pride at this fun family event!

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Volunteers Needed for Common Reading Experience

Color of Water Cover

UK has now instituted a Common Reading Experience for its incoming class of fall 2009. All incoming students have been asked to read the book, The Color of Water by James McBride, and there will be group discussions on Tuesday, August 25 from 10-11 a.m. led by discussion leaders (faculty and staff). 360 discussion leaders are needed in total, but only 110 have volunteered so far. This is an opportunity for all those who normally do not come into contact with first year students to interact with a small group in a meaningful conversation.

Details on signing up may be found at the following site: www.uky.edu/CommonReading.

Click here to view the letter from Dr. Phil Harling, Dr. Jeannine Blackwell and Michelle Ashcraft.

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Notes from the Business Office

Did you know?

  • All food orders require prior approval by the Business Office before ordering.
  • Business Office staff are happy to speak with faculty and staff regarding account balances at any time.
  • We are in the process of revamping the Business Office website and we would love to have your input regarding the site and forms and information you would like to see there. Please e-mail Vicki or Denise with suggestions.
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Calendar of Events

August 20 Staff Council Business Meeting
Noon – 1 p.m.
Robinson Commons
Lunch Served
Topic: College Strategic Plan (Speaker: Dean Gonzalez)
August 21 Faculty Retreat Day
8:30 – 4:00
Includes breakfast, lunch, and reception
September 18 Faculty Meeting*
Noon — 1:30
CTW 216
October 16 Faculty Meeting*
Noon — 1:30
CTW 216
November 20 Faculty Meeting*
Noon — 1:30
CTW 216
December 18 Faculty Meeting*
Noon — 1:30
CTW 216
January 15 Spring Kick-Off
Begins at 8:30, ends later in the afternoon
February 19 Faculty Meeting*
Noon — 1:30
CTW 216
March 26 Faculty Meeting*
Noon — 1:30
CTW 216
April 16 Faculty Meeting*
Noon — 1:30
CTW 216
May 14 Faculty Meeting*
Noon — 1:30
CTW 216

*Faculty meetings are open to staff as well.
NOTE: More dates can be found on the CHS Sharepoint Calendar

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