College of Health Sciences

Friday Footnotes

June 5, 2009

Staff Representative Finalists Debate

As part of the regular Staff Senate Meeting on June 11th , Bryan Beck will emcee a debate between the two finalists for the Staff Representative to the BOT from 2p-3p in the WT Young Library Auditorium.

Any and all staff who are interested and encouraged and welcome to attend.

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Students Presenting at Care of the Professional Voice Symposium

Students from Dr. Joseph Stemple's Vocal Dynamics Laboratory will be attending the 38th Annual Symposium: Care of the Professional Voice, sponsored by the Voice Foundation, in Philadelphia, June 4-7. Below is a list of their research presentations.

Individuals High on Introversion are at Risk for Muscle Tension Voice Disorders as Tested with a Stress Reactivity Protocol
Maria Dietrich and Katherine Verdolini Abbott

Defining the Lived Experience of Elderly Adults with Voice Disorders
Nicole M. Etter, Lisa B. Thomas, Joseph C. Stemple and Dana Howell

Task-Dependent Supramarginal Cortical Activation During Phonatory Behaviors in Humans
Ashwini Joshi, Yang Jiang, Joseph C. Stemple and Richard D. Andreatta

Acoustic, Aerodynamic, and Self-Perceived Vocal Capability in the Operatic Voice Following a Systematic Vocal Exercise Program
Anysia J. Ensslen, Joseph C. Stemple, Rita Patel, Daniel J. Croake and Lisa B. Thomas

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Kentucky Monthly's Professor Superlatives

In August 2009, Kentucky Monthly magazine will honor professors teaching at Kentucky colleges or universities in a fun and unique way. Much like the senior superlatives that are an annual high school tradition, Kentucky Monthly's Professor Superlatives will recognize those one-of-a-kind professors who are making college memorable for students across the Commonwealth.

Below are descriptions of the superlative awards and a ballot. If you know a professor teaching at a Kentucky college or university who deserves to be recognized, please complete and e-mail the ballot to Allison Horseman by June 14. The Kentucky Monthly editorial staff will review the nominations and select the winners. The winners will be notified by June 19 and will be asked to participate in a photo shoot to appear in the August 2009 issue of Kentucky Monthly magazine.

NOTE: Staff and other faculty can nominate professors as well.

  • Most Compassionate
    This award will honor the professor who is always willing to listen or lend a helping hand to his/her students.
  • Most Likely to be Quoted
    Whether it is a unique catch-phrase or valuable words of wisdom, this professor will be quoted by students for years to come.
  • Most School Spirit
    It doesn't matter if it is a football game or an academic team competition, this professor rivals the captain of the cheerleading team's school spirit.
  • Most Unique Resume
    This award will honor the professor with the most diverse work background.
  • Most Unforgettable
    Fifty years from now, students will still be talking about this one-of-a-kind professor.
  • Best Dressed
    This stylish professor goes beyond the standard uniform of a wool blazer and corduroy.
  • Biggest Class Clown
    You know what they say. Once a class clown, always a class clown.
  • Biggest Storyteller
    This professor always has a colorful story to share.
  • The Indiana Jones Award
    This professor may look at home in a college classroom but on the weekends, he/she transforms into a thrill-seeking world explorer.
  • Method to the Madness Award
    Some say that a messy office is a sign of an ordered mind. If that is true, this professor is certainly a genius.
  • The True Classic
    That professor who fits the stereotype presented in films such as The Paper Chase, Legally Blonde or even, heaven forbid, Animal House.
  • Most Unusual Collection
    This award will honor the professor with the most unusual collection in his/her office.

 

Please include the following in your e-mail:

  • Your name
  • Your phone number
  • E-mail Address
  • The award you're nominating the professor for
  • The professor's name
  • College/university
  • Subject matter the professor teaches
  • Short description of why they should be considered (no more than 300 words).
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2009-2010 Faculty Meetings

All meetings run from 12:00 – 1:30.

August 21   Retreat Day
8:30 – 4:00
includes breakfast, lunch, and reception
     
September 18   Location TBD
     
October 16   Location TBD
     
November 20   Location TBD
     
December 18   Location TBD
     
January 15   Spring Kick-Off
Begins at 8:30, ends later in the afternoon
     
February 19   Location TBD
     
March 26   Location TBD
     
April 16   Location TBD
     
May 14   Location TBD
     

NOTE: Meetings are also open to staff.

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Calendar of Events

August 20 Staff Council Business Meeting
Noon – 1 p.m.
Location TBA
Lunch Served
Topic: College Strategic Plan (Speaker: Dean Gonzalez)

*More dates can be found on the CHS Sharepoint Calendar

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