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College of Health SciencesFriday FootnotesJuly 31, 2009
Memo from Lee Edgerton, Academic OmbudDear Fellow Faculty Members: Below you will find a series of links that may be helpful as you prepare for your classes this fall. Although experienced faculty may have addressed most issues in past syllabi and plan for only minor changes, please be aware that the rules on dead week have changed. The new rules severely restrict scheduling of quizzes, exams, and due dates for projects during dead week. To save both you and me grief at the end of the semester, please review these rules. If you plan to schedule any evaluative activities during dead week, please review the new rules. Please note that these guidelines for instructors come with references to the University Senate Rules (SR) as appropriate. Michelle Sohner, Assistant to the Ombud, and I try to keep the references current, but we will not be offended if you call our attention to other pertinent rules that we have overlooked or cited inappropriately. Best wishes to you for an enjoyable and intellectually stimulating semester. If you have any questions or concerns about any of the issues listed below or if the Office of Academic Ombud Services may be of assistance to you or your students, please call (257-3737), drop by (109 Bradley Hall) or visit our Web site. Lee Edgerton Important Academic Reminders for Faculty
Also, please note that the revised Senate Rules in regard to penalties for academic offences became effective with the Fall 2006 semester. A summary of these changes may be found at the Ombud Web site. Click here for the entire set of relevant Senate Rules. (You can also access them via UK's main Web site, http://www.uky.edu, select the "Site Index," choose the letter "S" and then select "Student Rights and Responsibilities." Once there, look under "Student Conduct"). Instances of student plagiarism have increased in recent years. A link to a paper "Plagiarism: What is it?" may be found at the Ombud web site. The Ombud Web site also includes a link to a Prentice Hall Companion Website "Understanding Plagiarism." This site includes brief quizzes on related topics. As a means to define expectations, you may wish to include these or other appropriate citations in your course syllabi. Back to TopDr. Robert Zwicker Named Director of Radiation SciencesDr. Robert Zwicker, a retired medical physicist from UK Healthcare, has assumed the directorship of the Radiation Sciences Division. Dr. Zwicker has been a part of the RS faculty for many years and will help the program transition from Ralph's leadership to new leadership. Ralph will remain with the program for this year at a 50% assignment. Please stop by the RS offices to welcome Dr. Zwicker. Back to TopStudents & Faculty Honored at NATACongratulations to the following students and faculty for their recognition at the National Athletic Trainers' Association 2009 Annual Meeting in San Antonio, Texas.
*Of the five Master's research grants approved by the NATA, two were given to UK College of Health Sciences students. Congratulations again to these students for their achievements. Back to TopRHB PhD Fall 2009 ColloquiumThe Rehab Sciences Ph.D. Program will hold its Fall Colloquium and Orientation on Thursday, August 27 and Friday, August 28 in the Robinson Commons (CTW127). Click here to download the Fall 2009 Colloquium information sheet (pdf). Back to Top2nd Annual Physician Assistant Day 5K Race
Come support the Joseph Hamburg Student Society at the Chick-fil-A 2nd Annual Physician Assistant Day 5K race, 1 mile fun walk and cornhole tournament on Saturday, Sept. 12 at Coldstream Park. Click here to download the event brochure (pdf). Click here to register for the event online. Back to TopUK Chandler Hospital Topping Out Celebration
The UK Chandler Hospital Topping Out Celebration will be held on Wednesday, September 30, 2009. Over 7,000 people are expected to attend the event. This celebration will directly impact faculty, staff and students in the Wethington Building. Rose Street will be closed from Washington Avenue to Limestone from Tuesday September 29th through Thursday October 1st. The loading dock adjacent to the Wethington Building will be closed during this time. We are working with UK Healthcare administrators to find alternate delivery routes and patient drop offs for this time frame. More information will follow as soon as logistics are resolved. Please see Vicki Riddell-Peavler with any questions or concerns. Back to Top2009 Hall of Fame Induction, Scholarship Dinner and Scholarship ScrambleThe Hall of Fame and Scholarship Dinner will be held at Central Baptist Hospital on Thursday, October 8th (time TBD). We hope to have as many faculty, donors and alumni present as possible to show the level of support and dedication we have for our students. We're also resuming the annual golf tournament, but now with a focus on raising money for student scholarships. Our goal is to raise $25,000 this year, however we need faculty and staff participation in order to reach that goal. Here are some ideas how you can help make this event a success:
The event will be on October 9th at Griffin Gate Golf Club. The shotgun start begins at 8 a.m. (breakfast and lunch provided).The goal is to raise funds to support deserving students financially. Scholarships can have a major impact on students and this is a fun and easy way to help in the cause - plus, your contribution is tax deductible. Click here to view more information about sponsorships opportunities (pdf). If you have any questions, please contact Allison Horseman at 218-0563 or ahors3@uky.edu. Back to Top45th Anniversary PlanningPlanning has already begun for the 45th anniversary of the college in 2011. During an initial meeting, it was suggested that we poll alumni, friends, donors, staff, faculty and students to find out people would prefer to celebrate this occasion. Please click on the link below to provide feedback on this topic. The survey should only take about one to two minutes and will help us greatly in the planning process. Click here to take the survey. Back to TopFall Kickoff Advanced ScheduleThe advanced schedule for 2009 Fall Kickoff is now available. Click here to download the 2009 Fall Kickoff Advanced Schedule (pdf). Back to TopCalendar of Events
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