College of Health
& Human Services
Celebrate!
Health & Human Services Week
April 4 - 8
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I am pleased to invite you to celebrate Health and
Human Services Week at the University of North
Carolina Wilmington (or as we like to often call
it, UNC Wonderful!). Health and Human Services
Week is the signature community event hosted by
the College of Health & Human Services (CHHS)
and is a week dedicated to celebrating health and
wellness in our community.
I invite you to examine the schedule of events
in the following pages and to “lean in” to our week long celebration! Each day
brings new and exciting presentations, workshops and activities to advance
your knowledge, skills and abilities. Programs from each of our three professional
schools (School of Nursing, School of Social Work and School of Health and
Applied Human Sciences) are represented during the week. These programs
are the result of the work of our dedicated CHHS faculty and staff and, of
course, of our most valuable asset within the college - our students!
Several of the events will provide the opportunity to receive continuing
education credits to meet professional requirements. The week will conclude
with the annual CHHS Research Day. This is a college-wide event that includes
a research poster showcase, a keynote address by a nationally known expert in
oncology caregiving and the annual Distinguished Professor Lecture provided
by Barbara J. Lutz, the McNeill Distinguished Professorship in Nursing.
This is a great week in our college, UNCW and our community. Underlying
our celebration of Health & Human Services is a commitment of “Together
We Make a Difference.” We achieve this goal by working together, reaching
out and enhancing lives.
Again, I invite you to join us in as many events as your schedule will
accommodate. I assure you that you will enjoy participation and gain
new knowledge, skills and abilities that can make a difference in the health
and quality of life of individuals, families and communities within
southeastern North Carolina and beyond.
Yours in Health,
Charles J. Hardy, M.S., Ph.D.
Founding Dean and Professor
Monday, April 4
UNCW One in a Million: The Million Hearts™ Initiative
9 a.m. – Noon 3 – 5 p.m.
McNeill Hall, Front Lawn
Heart attack and stroke are the first and fourth leading causes of death in the United States,
respectively. Cardiovascular disease is responsible for one of every three deaths in the country.
Million Hearts™ is a national initiative to prevent one million heart attacks and strokes by 2017.
Learn how you can become a Million Hearts™ fellow or community ambassador. Free screenings
to assess your risk provided. In case of rain, this event will be in McNeill Hall lobby.
To register, please visit www.uncw.edu/chhs/hhsweek.
Boundaries within Helping Professions
9 – 10:30 a.m. McNeill Hall, Room 1051
Lauren Smith, M.S.W. and B.S.W. liaison for UNCW, understands the desire those in
the helping professions have to assist others with achieving their goals. During this
session, we will discuss vital tools that will help you establish and implement
boundaries and strengthen your career longevity.
To register, please visit www.uncw.edu/chhs/hhsweek.
Techniques, Evidence and Current Research on Establishing Strong Working
Relationships and Alliances Between Patients and Health Care Workers
9:30 a.m. – Noon
Fisher University Union, Azalea Ballrooms A & B
Hosted by Chris Hall, LCSW, Ph.D., from the UNCW School of Social Work, this presentation
features guest lecturer Zac Imel, Ph.D. Imel is a nationally recognized researcher and assistant
professor with the Counseling Psychology Program in the Department of Educational Psychology
at the University of Utah and holds an adjunct assistant professor appointment in the Department
of Psychiatry. He has published extensively on the factors that contribute to the effectiveness of
relationship building, and his book on the topic, written with Bruce Wamplold, Ph.D., The Great
Psychotherapy Debate (2015), is in its second edition. Imel’s discussion on the factors of developing
a helping relationship and alliance will be beneficial for community partners, students and faculty
from the three schools of CHHS and, most importantly, will result in improved services and
outcomes for patients/clients.
To register, please visit www.uncw.edu/chhs/hhsweek.
CHHS Student Diversity Forum
12:30 – 2 p.m.
McNeill Hall, Room 1051
Everyone is welcome to this free event, sponsored by the College of Health and Human Services
Globalization, Culture and Diversity Committee. A panel of CHHS students will discuss their
experiences and engage in a dialogue with the audience. International cuisine will be served
as participants discuss diversity at our college, on our campus and in our community. To register, please visit www.uncw.edu/chhs/hhsweek. Tuesday, April 5
Is It Really Working? Assessing Your Community Engagement Programming
10 – 11 a.m.
McNeil Hall, Room 1051
Lauren Bruce, M.P.A. candidate and Community and Engagement Partnerships support
specialist with the School of Health and Applied Human Services, will discuss the partnership
between UNCW and the Wilmington Police Department’s Activity League which offers athletic,
academic and cultural activities for at-risk youth. She will provide an assessment of the efficacy
of these interventions and deliver preliminary data. Participants will be given foundational
skills for their own outreach and programming efforts.
To register, please visit www.uncw.edu/chhs/hhsweek.
Outdoor Activity – Aikido
11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
McNeill Hall, Front Lawn
John Lothes, UNCW School of Health and Applied Human Sciences faculty member, will facilitate
this This low-intensity, passive form of self-defense that involves mindfulness. In case of rain,
this event will be canceled.
To register, please visit www.uncw.edu/chhs/hhsweek.
Sharing Differences in Mental Health Systems Between India and the USA
Noon – 1:30 p.m.
McNeil Hall, Room 1051
In December, professor Arthur Frankel from the UNCW School of Social Work and a group of
graduate students traveled to India to present at an international conference on mental health.
Today we are lucky to have a visiting professor from India present, and a panel of students
who attended the conference will discuss their experiences.
To register, please visit www.uncw.edu/chhs/hhsweek.
Inter-Professional Simulation of a Geriatric Team Meeting
3 - 4 p.m.
McNeill Hall, Room 1051
This is an overview of an inter-professional simulation in which a geriatric team meeting
takes place with actors and students from three healthcare disciplines. The project was
initiated from a CHHS fellowship in summer 2015.
To register, please visit www.uncw.edu/chhs/hhsweek.
State of the Region’s Health Forum
6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Burney Center
The Center for Healthy Communities presents guest lecturer, Forrest Toms, associate professor
of leadership studies from North Carolina A&T State University. Toms’ research is in the areas of
leadership development with faith-based/community leaders around spiritual capital and civic
engagement. He is recognized nationally for his systems approach and processes related to
diversity and cultural competency in the education, health and mental health fields.
Continuing education credits will be offered.
To register, please visit www.uncw.edu/chhs/hhsweek.
Wednesday, April 6
Introduction to Goalball: A Competitive Sport for Persons with Visual Impairment
9 – 11 a.m.
UNCW Student Recreation Center
An overview of goalball, a paralympic sport for persons who have a visual impairment.
Join Brandi Crowe, professor of recreation therapy, for this opportunity to actively engage
and experience the sport of goalball via mini-scrimmages. Due to the university’s liability
policy, event is open to only UNCW faculty, staff and students.
To register, please visit www.uncw.edu/chhs/hhsweek.
Campus Walk
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Meet outside the main entrance of McNeil Hall
Join CHHS Dean Charles Hardy and Tamlyn Shields from the School of Health and
Applied Human Sciences for a breath of fresh air and walk around UNCW’s beautiful
campus. Work attire should be fine, just bring your walking shoes. Healthy snacks
and bottled water will be served. In case of rain, this event will be canceled.
To register, please visit www.uncw.edu/chhs/hhsweek.
Access to Patients – Patient Access
2 – 4 p.m. McNeill Hall, Room 1051
The CHHS Clinical Research Program will host a panel discussion focused on how clinical
trial investigators can improve access to patients and how patients can have better access
to clinical research. The clinical research field is the science and business of developing new
medically therapeutic products that have the potential to improve health and wellbeing, extend
lifespan and improve quality of life. This highly regulated field is driven by clinical trials with
a growing need to connect research to patients. Nonetheless, both investigators and patients
struggle to meet each group’s needs while helping to ensure that the new investigational
product is safe and effective. Continuing education credits will be offered.
To register, please visit www.uncw.edu/chhs/hhsweek.
UNCW One in a Million: The Million Hearts™ Initiative
3 – 6 p.m.
McNeill Hall, Front Lawn
Heart attack and stroke are the first and fourth leading causes of death in the United States,
respectively. Cardiovascular disease is responsible for one of every three deaths in the country.
Million Hearts™ is a national initiative to prevent one million heart attacks and strokes by 2017.
Learn how you can become a Million Hearts™ fellow or community ambassador. Free screenings
to assess your risk provided. In case of rain, this event will be in the McNeill Hall lobby.
To register, please visit www.uncw.edu/chhs/hhsweek.
SACR-NC Biotech Workshop: Day in the Life
6 – 7:30p.m. McNeill Hall, Room 1051
The Student Association for Clinical Research in partnership with the Southeastern Office of
the North Carolina Biotechnology Center and CHHS Clinical Research Program have established
a three-part “Day in the Life…” seminar series that includes networking and an invited speaker.
The series offers practical advice by exploring a typical day for a clinical research professional.
This event is the conclusion of the series for the spring 2016 series.
To register, please visit www.uncw.edu/chhs/hhsweek.
Community Call to Action: Drug Addiction and Substance Abuse
6:30 – 8 p.m.
McNeill Hall, Room 1005
Presented in partnership with MedNorth and Coastal Horizons and moderated by WECT 6
newscaster Frances Weller, the UNCW College of Health and Human Services will host this
90-minute interactive panel discussion on addiction and treatment within the community.
Event is open to UNCW faculty, staff, students and community members who wish to learn
more about being a voice for change in the area. Continuing education credits will be offered.
To register for continuing education credits, Click Here.
Thursday, April 7
Positivity and Flourishing
10 – 11:30 a.m.
McNeill Hall, Room 1051
School of Social Work professor Bob Blundo will introduce attendees to research findings
on positivity and flourishing. There will be a short personal evaluation form, and attendees
will have the chance to participate in activities to enhance their own positivity.
To register, please visit www.uncw.edu/chhs/hhsweek.
Outdoor Activity – Yoga
11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
McNeill Hall, Front Lawn
Jess Hartman, UNCW School of Health and Applied Human Sciences faculty member, will facilitate. In case of rain, this event will be canceled.
To register, please visit www.uncw.edu/chhs/hhsweek.
Enter the Faun: Movie Showing
6 – 7 p.m. McNeill Hall, Room 1005
Enjoy a film about the unlikely collaboration between a veteran choreographer and a
young actor with cerebral palsy. This production delivers astonishing proof that everyone
is capable of miraculous transformation. Producer Tamar Rogoff and actor Gregg Mozgala
will provide an introduction to the development of the film, which will be followed by
a question-and-answer session.
To register, please visit www.uncw.edu/chhs/hhsweek.
Guest Speaker: Torrie Dunlap, President and CEO, Kid Included Together (KID)
6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
McNeill Hall 1051
Torrie Dunlap, president and CEO of the non-profit Kids Included Together, will speak on
including everyone in the life of the community, especially children. Faculty, staff, students
and community members are invited to this event that is focused on making our community
accessible for people of all ages and abilities. Continuing education credits will be offered.
To register for continuing education credits, Click Here.
Friday, April 8
Enter the Faun
9 – 11 a.m.
McNeill Hall, Room 1051
Tamar Rogoff and Gregg Mozgala of the Enter the Faun movie will lead a workshop
on how the film instigated dialogue across communities and has potential to empower
people with disabilities. Rogoff will introduce BodyScripting and how this technique
has helped for Mozgala understand his body beyond disability.
To register, please visit www.uncw.edu/chhs/hhsweek.
Research Day
Burney Center, Continental Breakfast Served
9 – 10 a.m.
“Supportive Care in Oncology: Changing the Standard of Care in
Communities across the United States,” keynote presentation by
Dr. Mustian Karen M. Mustian, Ph.D., M.S., MPH, ACSM, FSBM.
Mustian is an associate professor in the Departments of Surgery, Radiation Oncology, Public Health Sciences and the Wilmot Cancer Institute at the
University of Rochester Medical Center. Mustian is director of the URMC PEAK Human Performance Clinical Research Lab and deputy director of the NCI URCC NCORP Research Base. Internationally and nationally, Mustian is chair of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer Fatigue Study Group and chair of the National Cancer Institute (NCI) Symptom Management and Quality of Life Steering Committee. She is a member
of the NCI Community Oncology and Prevention Trials Research Group’s
Community Oncology Cardiotoxicity Task Force and the NCI National Clinical Trials Network Disease Steering Committee Chairs Group.
10 – 11 a.m. Poster Showcase
11 a.m. – Noon McNeill Distinguished Professor Lecture, Barbara Lutz, School of Nursing
To register, please visit www.uncw.edu/chhs/hhsweek.
Credit Statements for UNCW Health and Human Services Week 2016
Contact Hours: Up to 3.0 Contact Hours have been approved
College of Health
& Human Services
CHHS consists of three professional schools: School
of Health and Applied Human Sciences, School of
Nursing and School of Social Work. These Schools offer
nationally accredited programs of study in nursing,
clinical research and product development, social
work, athletic training, exercise science, gerontology,
community health education, physical education
and health teacher licensure, recreation therapy, and
recreation, sport leadership and tourism management.
CHHS faculty are passionate and caring teacher/
scholars who are committed to engaging students in
real-world health and human services issues at the
individual, family and community levels.
If you have any question concerning accessibility or special needs assistance please call 910.962.3317.