School of Education Department of Health and Human Performance 2009-2010 Annual Report Part I. Department Components 1. Executive Summary The Department of Health and Human Performance (HHP) has focused on further enhancing our national and international recognition, increasing extramural funding, engaging students in the utilization of the scientific method, and providing community service opportunities for students. Furthermore, HHP has been productive in advancing the doctoral program, enhancing the quality of investigation in our two research laboratories, and seeking funding to support these efforts. The faculty has made a commitment to increase extramural funding by submitting grant proposals totaling $7,336,366, and has received funds totaling $384,959. To further enhance national and international recognition, our faculty has published 5 articles in peer- reviewed scientific journals, presented 15 research presentations (13 published abstracts), and participated in national-level professional service activities. An example of the scientific quality of contribution is demonstrated by the impact factor of the journals in which the HHP faculty has published. The mean Science Citation Index impact factor for this year’s HHP publications is 2.075; whereas, the mean impact factor for the Sport Science subcategory of journals is 1.555. Our nationally significant service activities have included service on an editorial board of a peer-reviewed scientific journals (Journal of Sports Rehabilitation, Dr. Arnold, Journal of Athletic Training, Scott Ross), reviewing a grant for the National Science Foundation (Dr. Acevedo), and serving as reviewers on numerous peer-reviewed journals (Drs. Acevedo, Arnold, Evans, Ross, Franco). In addition, we have faculty members who have been elected to serve on national and regional association executive boards (Division 47 of the American Psychological Association, Past President; Southeast American College of Sports Medicine, Member-at-Large).
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School of EducationDepartment of Health and Human Performance
2009-2010 Annual Report
Part I. Department Components1. Executive Summary
The Department of Health and Human Performance (HHP) has focused on further enhancing our national and international recognition, increasing extramural funding, engaging students in the utilization of the scientific method, and providing community service opportunities for students. Furthermore, HHP has been productive in advancing the doctoral program, enhancing the quality of investigation in our two research laboratories, and seeking funding to support these efforts. The faculty has made a commitment to increase extramural funding by submitting grant proposals totaling $7,336,366, and has received funds totaling $384,959. To further enhance national and international recognition, our faculty has published 5 articles in peer-reviewed scientific journals, presented 15 research presentations (13 published abstracts), and participated in national-level professional service activities. An example of the scientific quality of contribution is demonstrated by the impact factor of the journals in which the HHP faculty has published. The mean Science Citation Index impact factor for this year’s HHP publications is 2.075; whereas, the mean impact factor for the Sport Science subcategory of journals is 1.555.
Our nationally significant service activities have included service on an editorial board of a peer-reviewed scientific journals (Journal of Sports Rehabilitation, Dr. Arnold, Journal of Athletic Training, Scott Ross), reviewing a grant for the National Science Foundation (Dr. Acevedo), and serving as reviewers on numerous peer-reviewed journals (Drs. Acevedo, Arnold, Evans, Ross, Franco). In addition, we have faculty members who have been elected to serve on national and regional association executive boards (Division 47 of the American Psychological Association, Past President; Southeast American College of Sports Medicine, Member-at-Large).
Our impact on undergraduate education is evidenced by the total number of majors that we serve (HHP has 524 students which is the ninth largest undergraduate major at VCU) and by our summer semester course offerings (42 sections of courses with over 588 students enrolled). In addition, our Master’s of Science in Health and Movement Science has grown significantly, and we expect further growth into next year. We have also focused our efforts on engaging students in the research process resulting in 2 undergraduate student research presentations at a regional conference, 16 graduate student presentations, and graduate student authorship on 3 peer-reviewed publications.
For six years our students have played a central role in our Teaching, Encouragement, Exercise, Nutrition and Support program at VCU. This program, in collaboration with the departments of Pediatrics and Psychology, is a healthy weight management program for children and adolescents from 11 to 18 years old. For VCU’s 40th Anniversary Celebration this program was selected as one of VCU’s 40 Acts of Caring.
Finally, our faculty has set the foundation for future success in acquiring the financial support necessary to establish a nationally recognized department of Health and Human Performance. With this continued grant submission activity, the goal of being awarded federal funds to
conduct research is imminent. This funding will also allow the HHP department to address more effectively the challenge of increasing the number of graduate students enrolled in our department and moving toward a department of national prominence.
2. Department Contributions to the Institution
The HHP Department has developed goals that are in parallel with the VCU 2020 Vision for Excellence (Vision 2020 Theme II, Initiative 7 – HHP Goal 1, HHP Goal 5; Vision 2020 Theme III, Initiative 7 – HHP Goal 2, HHP Goal 3, HHP Goal 6; Vision 2020 Theme V, Initiative 3 – HHP Goal 4) and the School of Education 2006-2007 Goals. Below is a presentation of the HHP Goals, including Measures of Success, which correspond to the VCU 2020 Vision for Excellence and present the HHP department’s contributions to VCU. In addition, the HHP Vision, Mission, and Goals can be found in Appendix A.
Vision 2020 Theme II: Achieve national recognition as a learning-centered research university that embraces a world-class student experienceInitiative 7: Continue to strengthen the Graduate School through the addition of new graduate programs (particularly at the doctoral level), through the expansion of and increases in graduate stipends, and the initiation of developmental programs designed to increase graduate student involvement in undergraduate student learning.
HHP Goal 1: Enhance academic and programmatic excellence in the undergraduate and graduate programs to more effectively meet the broad career opportunities for students.
Measure of Success
SuccessfullyCompleted
Not Completed Quantification of Success
1.a. Submit appropriate accreditation application and reapplication documents
Yes CHE – on hold Athletic Training-CAATE approved; ES-ACSM Endorsed; HPE-NCATE accredited
1.b. Submit appropriate course proposals to the College Curriculum Committee
Update General Ed Requirements for CHE, ES, HPE; Adapted UG HPE to 5-year MT
1.c. Number of undergrads attending and participating in professional activities
12 at VAPHERD10 at SEACSM; 30 at Health Conferences
1.c. Number of graduate students attending and participating in professional activities.
3- SEACSM; 5-ACSM; 3-NATA
1.c. Number of undergrads participating in research activities
4
1.d. Assess number of students and faculty participating in study abroad programs
1 Faculty (LeCrom) ?? Students
1.d. Number of international students 2 undergrad; 2 grad1.d. Number of students and faculty presenting and publishing papers at international conferences and in international journals.
3 international publication0 international conference
1.d. Document number of faculty with international collaborations
Yes Dr. Arnold, Dr. Ross, Dr. Acevedo, Dr. Gayle
1.f. Continue to investigate an agreement to establish a dual degree with Public Health
On hold
1.g. Complete the HEMS cohort for health and physical education teachers
Yes 26-28 students
1.h. Continue the process of gathering data to be submitted to the American Association of Kinesiology and Physical Education (AAKPE) Faculty indices Research publications Books Presentations Federal funding Other external funding
Internal funding Service on editorial boards Number of AAKPE fellows Other fellow status Student indices Graduate assistant support (# funded, stipend) GRE verbal GRE Quantitative Postdoc appointments following graduation Employment following graduation
5 publications0 books14 presentations$ 0 $122,662 RPS; $48,472 ASMBS; $13,000 Charles City Schools; $825 MAATA; $200,000 Virginia Premier Inc. $ 3,500Journal of Sports Rehabilitation-Arnold02 Acevedo, FACSM,FAPA1 Arnold, FNATA
4 GAs $13,000 to $15,000≈ 500≈ 55014
Goal 5: Improve recruitment and retention strategies in our undergraduate and graduate programs.
Measure of Success
SuccessfullyCompleted
Not Completed Quantification of Success
5.a. Develop promotional flyers and/or brochures Yes/updated Recruitment Letter for MSAT
5.a. From HHP department webpage, link to webpages of collaborators
In progress
5.b. Establish a plan for advising freshman, sophomores, and transfers
Yes Implementation of Undergrad Advising Plan with SOE Student Services
5.c. Develop a “Survival Guide for Students in Health and Human Performance
In progress
5.d. Increase by 1 the number of externally funded Graduate Assistantships
Yes Charles City County; ASMBS Grant; VA support; TEENS
5.e. Assess the number of students on presentations and publications
Yes 8 students on 12 presentations; 3 students on 3 publications
5.e. Assess the number of students attending state, regional, and national conferences
Yes 5 doctoral students; 29 masters students; 52 undergrad students
5.e. Provide greater opportunities for students to participate in independent research/study
In progress 7 grad; 4 undergrad
Vision 2020 Theme III: Assure continued international recognition for our research, scholarship and creative expression.Initiative 7: Increase total non-National Institutes of Health federal research to a level that is at or above 50 percent of the level of NIH-sponsored research. As VCU strives for substantial increases in its share of the NIH budget consonant with the Strategic Plan for the School of Medicine, this effort will require the active targeting of research opportunities with theNational Science Foundation, the Department of Defense, the National Endowment for the Humanities, the Justice Department and the Department of Homeland Security as well as VCU’s industry partners. Agencies and foundations funding environmental research can now be more effectively targeted because of VCU’s Rice Center for Environmental Life Sciences.
HHP Goal 2: Increase the quality and quantity of scholarly productivity.Measure of Success
SuccessfullyCompleted(Date)
Not Completed Quantification of Success
2.a. Record the impact factors of journals that our faculty have published in
IJP-3.045; AE-1.105; AJLM-N/A; LER- N/A; ATSHC-N/A; Mean = 2.075
2.a. Record the number of Presentations State Regional National & International
Peer-reviewed Publications
14 presentations
0 State2 Regional12 presentations
5 publications2.a. Record the number of books and book chapters that our faculty have published 02.a. Record the number of theses and dissertations completed 4
HHP Goal 3: Increase the number of internal and external funding initiatives to advance the mission of the Department, School of Education and the University.
Measure of Success
SuccessfullyCompleted(Date)
Not Completed Quantification of Success
3.a. Provide services to the TEENS program Yes3.a. Participate in the submission of proposals to maintain and increase funding for TEENS program
Yes 4 proposals submitted (Dr. Evans)
3.a. Calculate the total amount of internal and external funding to establish baseline to gauge future growth
$7,336,366(PIs, Co-PIs, or Is)
3.b. Coordinate at least one meeting of a research group (i.e., childhood obesity, bariatric surgery patients, endothelial function and exercise, and balance and older adults)
3.c. Document submission of external grants Yes NIH (4), NATA, NSCA, Virginia Premier Inc
3.d. Develop a database of funding sources for doctoral students
Yes
HHP Goal 6: Improve the physical work environment including access to superior technology to advance teaching, research and service initiatives.
Measure of Success
SuccessfullyCompleted
Not Completed Quantification of Success
6.a. Support research equipment and activities and TEENS programming to 3600 Broad St.
Yes
6.b. Support equipment for a fully functioning Athletic Training Teaching Laboratory
Yes
6.b. Remodel Exercise Physiology Teaching Laboratory in FSGYM 333
Yes
6.c. Purchase software and equipment to enhance our teaching and research efforts
Yes
6.c.Maintain a “wish list” of necessary purchases In Progress
Vision 2020 Theme V: Maintain VCU as a model for university-community partnerships. Initiative 3: VCU will continue its ongoing efforts to develop collaborations between businesses, government agencies, communities and higher education institutions in the Richmond metroplex and throughout the I-64 Corridor between Richmond and Tidewater and throughout the commonwealth.
HHP Goal 4: Increase engagement in existing and emerging initiatives and collaborative opportunities.
Measure of Success
SuccessfullyCompleted(Date)
Not Completed Quantification of Success
4.a. Continued participation in the TEENS program Yes4.a. Continue to provide athletic training services to the Richmond Public Schools
Yes
4.a. Continue with collaborative research project with UNC-Chapel Hill, UVA, Penn State, and ODU
Yes
4.a. Continue to coordinate activities within the REMS Ph.D. program
Yes
4.b. Develop additional contractual agreements to provide expertise for the cost of funding graduate students (i.e., Velocity Sports Performance).
Yes Charles City Schools; Department of Pediatrics support for rental of 3600 W. Broad St. ($17,500)
4.b.Collaborate with the School of Public Health to develop an agreement for a dual degree program
On Hold
4.b. Increase participation in professional activities by holding offices in professional associations, serving as editors and reviewers for professional journals, serving on grant review panels
Yes -Editorial board J. of Sports Rehab, Dr. Arnold; J. of Athletic Training, Dr. Ross; Athletic Training and Sports Health Care, Dr. Ross-Journal reviews, Drs. Ross, Arnold, Evans, Acevedo, Franco-Member-at-Large SEACSM, Dr. Acevedo-Past President APA Division 47 Dr. Acevedo-Ad Hoc Reviewer, NSF, Dr. Acevedo
3. Highlights Grant proposals submitted totaling $7,336,366 Grant awards totaling $384,959 Numerous multidisciplinary research collaborations State of the art research laboratory facilities at 3600 W Broad St. Quality of publications demonstrated by a mean impact factor of 2.075 Collaboration with community (TEENS; Charles City School Childhood Obesity
Prevention Program funded by Williamsburg Foundation; Athletic Training Services for the Richmond Public Schools; Mary Mumford Elementary School Fitness Program and Field Day)
National recognition of faculty as fellows (Acevedo, Arnold), journal editorial board members (Arnold, Ross), and reviewers (Acevedo, Arnold, Ross, Evans, Franco)
Five doctoral students finding gainful employment in higher education: Gray Lipford, UNC Chapel Hill, Jeff Herrick, Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville, Chung Jung Huang, Florida Atlantic University, Shelley Linens, Georgia State University, Robert Franco, VCU.
4. Teaching Activities Number of Students Graduated - 146
Number of Students in each HHP Major Undergraduate – 506
Community Health Education - 106 Exercise Science – 319 Physical Education Teacher Education – 80 Recreation, Parks and Sports Management - 1
Master’s HEMS – 49MSAT - 4 RPSL - 69
Ph.D. REMS – 5
Grants Awarded Related to Teaching None
Major Curricula Changes Transition BS in Health and Physical Education to MT in Health and Physical
Education New Programs/Certificates
None Technology Changes in Classrooms
SOE funded improvements Textbook Publications/Contributions
None Teaching and Program Collaborators
The HHP department’s Rehabilitation and Movement Science PhD program is in collaboration with the departments of Physical Therapy and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
The Community Health Education faculty continues to work toward an agreement with Public Health for a five-year, dual degree program in Community Health Education and the Master’s in Public Health.
Service-learning Courses (approved by university as service-learning) HPEX 335 Elementary Physical Education HPEX 431 Adapted Physical Activity HPEX 450 Program Planning and Evaluation
Student Engagement Initiatives Student Engagement in Research Activities
o Two undergraduate student research presentations at national conferences
o Undergraduate Research and Creative Scholarship Summer Fellowship Award ($3,000 plus $500 for expenses); Ryan Beck
o Doctoral student research; 6 students on 16 presentations and 3 students on 3 publications
o Doctoral student research awards: National Athletic Trainers Association, Doctoral Student Oral Presentation Award, Shelley Linens
Student Engagement in Professional Activitieso Physical Education Student Club attendance at Virginia American
Alliance for Health, Physical Education and Danceo Community Health Education Student Club attendance at Professional
Conferences on Public and Community Healtho Exercise Science Club participation in SEACSM College Bowl –
Third Place out of 21 universities from the southeast region of the country.
o Exercise Science Undergraduate Club coordinated a joint lecture with the Department of Epidemiology and Community Health. Dr. Steven Blair, senior scientific editor for the U.S. Surgeon General’s Report on Physical Activity, presented a lecture entitled, “Fitness, Fatness, and Health Outcomes”.
Eight doctoral students regularly participated in a doctoral seminar (14 seminars presented throughout the academic year)
Increase from 303 undergraduate majors in 2006 to 506 in 2009 Increase in HEMS students (49) Increase in Ph.D. program graduates Enhanced Student engagement utilizing Blackboard Participation in Science Day for 100 Cosby High School students A display of the scholarship and activities within the HHP department Brochures/flyers for each degree program Updating of HHP department website
Faculty Development Activities (other than those funded by SOE) Numerous faculty members have attended and participated in national,
regional, state and local conferences and workshops Dr. Richardson, Dr. Acevedo, Dr. Evans, Dr. Arnold, Dr. Ross, and Dr.
Franco have maintained their respective certifications and or licensures. Numerous faculty members have attended workshops on Blackboard, Office
of Research Training Programs, and university sponsored development programs
5. Research and Scholarly Activities National/International Publications (Refereed)
Published Abstracts/ProceedingsAuthor(s) Year Title of Article Publication/Journal Vol Pages
2009, Feb. Effect of Aerobic Fitness on Cardiorespiratory and Stress Hormone Responses to Concurrent Mental and Physical Stress
Annual Southeast American College of Sports Medicine Conference
Birmingham, AL
6. Public/Community Service For six years our students have played a central role in our Teaching,
Encouragement, Exercise, Nutrition and Support program at VCU. This program, in collaboration with the departments of Pediatrics and Psychology, is a healthy weight management program for children and adolescents from 11 to 18 years old. For VCU’s 40th Anniversary Celebration this program was selected as one of VCU’s 40 Acts of Caring. This program is presented in collaboration with the Departments of Pediatrics and Psychology. It has been funded for over $200,000 annually for 6 years. To date this program has served over 400 obese children and adolescents at no cost. In addition, approximately 15 of our students each semester serve as personal fitness trainers to the participants in this program.
Provide Richmond Public High Schools with Athletic Training services. This program has been funded for over $120,000 annually for 4 years. Funding is used to support 5 graduate assistants with a stipend and tuition waiver.
Provide exercise programming for the Charles City Middle School Childhood Obesity Prevention Program. Funded for $13,000 by the Williamsburg Foundation.
Coordinate a fitness program and field day for the students and faculty at Mary Munford Elementary School.
7. International Activities VCU’s 15 International Partnership Universities Study Abroad – We have been working with the Office of International Education
to develop a course addressing Public Health Policy to be offered in Russia or the Czech Republic.
Endeavors outside the framework of the international partnerships Dr. Arnold (Dublin, London, Amsterdam, and Galway, IRE), Dr. Ross
(Dublin and London), and Freedman (Galway), and Dr. Acevedo (University of New South Wales, Australia) have international, collaborative projects.
8. Challenges Continue our efforts to succeed in being awarded federal funds Recruit excellent doctoral students that contribute to our critical mass of
investigators Increase the number of peer-reviewed publications Provide support to the undergraduate program while ensuring that research faculty
have time to address graduate student training, research, and the funding necessary to support our doctoral program
Establish an identity and supportive sense of connectedness to the HHP department for undergraduates in the department
Attempt to meet the undergraduate coursework needs of our over 500 undergraduate students, while growing our graduate programs with limited faculty resources
The number of full-time undergraduate students has placed a tremendous advising and program administration load on our faculty, who also teach and advise in our master’s and Ph.D. degree programs. Furthermore, these large numbers of students, coupled with an insufficient number of faculty, has resulted in 60% of our undergraduate courses being taught by graduate assistants or adjunct instructors.
9. Outcomes/Objectives for Next Year
Continue to focus efforts on the HHP Goals and proposed action plans Seek and receive extramural support for research activities Increase national presence through scholarly publications and presentations Recruit students for HEMS program and Ph.D. program Foster community collaborations that engage students and are financially viable
Work closely with SOE Student Services to address student needs outside of the classroom
Part II – Program Level Componentsa. Proven Strengths and Progress on Outcomes/Objectives
Analysis section of WEAVEonlineb. Learning Outcomes Actions Finished
Tracking Section on WEAVEonlinec. Outcomes/Objectives for Next Year
WEAVEonline Home Page
See Appendix A for a table of the Department Use of Assessment Data.
Appendix AHealth and Human Performance Goals 2006-2011
Department of Health and Human PerformanceGOALS 2007-2011
VISIONThe vision of the Department of Health and Human Performance is to be nationally and internationally recognized as prominent contributors and leaders in the academic and
professional fields of physical education, health education, exercise science, and sports medicine, through the development and presentation of quality instruction, significant scholarship, and meaningful service to the academic community and our urban community.
MISSIONThe Department of Health and Human Performance advances the understanding of the critical importance of physical education, community health education, exercise science, and athletic training in promoting healthy lifestyles for the state, nation, and world by: a) providing an exemplary level of instruction that encourages diversity of thought and fosters a desire and willingness to engage in lifelong learning; b) facilitating the development and implementation of programs that foster healthy lifestyles for individuals from diverse backgrounds and physical abilities; c) developing effective leaders who will provide health and exercise programs for individuals of all ages and abilities; d) engaging in collaborative grant writing and research using applied strategies to promote health and human performance; e) impacting public policy decision-making to advance positive health practices; f) establishing partnerships that share knowledge and expertise toward the improvement of healthy lifestyles; g) anticipating the technological challenges of the future by using current applications and by cultivating creative and imaginative thinking; and h) utilizing the opportunities within the urban environment to develop and enrich healthy lifestyles.
Goals for 2006-2007
Goal 1: Maintain academic and programmatic excellence by enhancing the undergraduate and graduate programs to more effectively meet the broad career opportunities for students.
Goal 2: Increase the quality and quantity of scholarship.
Goal 3: Increase the number of external funding initiatives to advance the mission of the Department, School of Education and the University.
Goal 4: Increase engagement in existing and emerging initiatives and collaborative opportunities.
Goal 5: Improve recruitment and retention strategies in our undergraduate and graduate programs.
Goal 6: Improve the physical work environment including access to superior technology to advance teaching, research and service initiatives.
Goal 1: Maintain academic and programmatic excellence by enhancing the undergraduate and graduate programs to more effectively meet the broad career opportunities for students.
Action Plan 1a: Achieve and retain accreditation for each eligible program. *
Measure(s) of Success:1. Submit appropriate accreditation application and reapplication documents.2. Receive accreditation in all eligible programs.
Action Plan 1b: Review and update each curricula to ensure that students are receiving the most appropriate and contemporary knowledge.Measure(s) of Success: 1. Submit course proposals to the appropriate university committees by the published deadlines.
Action Plan 1c: Increase the participation of our students in university, state, national, and international professional activities.Measure(s) of Success: 1. Document number of undergraduate students attending and participating in professional activities.2. Document number of graduate students attending and participating in professional activities.3. Document the number of undergraduates who are participating in research activities
Action Plan 1d: Increase the number of faculty and students participating in international programs, activities, and scholarly collaborations. *Measure(s) of Success:1. Document number of students and faculty participating in study abroad programs2. Document number of international students.3. Document number of students and faculty presenting and publishing papers at international conferences and in international journals.4. Document number of faculty with international collaborations.
Action Plan 1e: Augment the teaching and research expertise of our teacher education physical education and exercise science faculty. *
Measure(s) of Success:1. During spring ‘07’ hire an associate professor in teacher education physical education. 2. During Fall ‘08’ initiate a search to hire a tenure track faculty member in exercise physiology.
Action Plan 1f: Develop an agreement with School of Public Health so that the graduates of our Community Health Education program who attain the appropriate requirements are eligible to enter into the Master’s in Public Health degree program.Measure(s) of Success:1. By the beginning of the Fall ‘07’ semester an agreement will be completed and the program will be established.
Action Plan 1g: Provide Master’s level degree program for metropolitan area physical educators. *Measure(s) of Success: 1. Initiate an MS in HEMS cohort for health and physical education teachers.
Action Plan 1h: Participate in the review of doctoral programs conducted by the American Academy of Kinesiology and Physical Education (AAKPE). This activity allows for our academic discipline to be ranked by the most highly regarded doctoral program ranking survey conducted by the National Research Council. Measure(s) of Success: 1. At the end of the spring ‘07’ semester initiate the process of gathering data to be submitted to the American Association of Kinesiology and Physical Education (AAKPE); faculty indices – research publications, books, presentations, federal funding, other external funding, internal funding, service on editorial boards, number of AAKPE fellows, other fellow status; student indices – graduate assistant support, GRE verbal, GRE Quantitative, Postdoc appointments following graduation, employment following graduation) so that our doctoral program can be included in the ranking.
Goal 2: Increase the quality and quantity of scholarly productivity.
Action Plan 2a: Monitor indices that identify the quality and quantity of the scholarship produced by the HHP department. * Measure(s) of Success:1. At the end of the spring ‘07’ semester and each year following record the impact factors of journals that our faculty have published in.2. At the end of the spring ‘07’ semester and each year following record the number of state, regional, national, and international presentations and publications3. At the end of the spring ‘07’ semester and each year following record the number of books and book chapters that our faculty have published.4. At the end of the spring ‘07’ semester and each year following record the number of theses and dissertations completed.
Goal 3: Increase the number of internal and external funding initiatives to advance the mission of the Department, School of Education and the University.
Action Plan 3a: Maintain the initiatives that presently exist and seek additional funds to continue programs. *Measure(s) of Success: 1. Continue to provide services to the TEENS program.2. Participate in the submission of proposals to maintain and increase funding for TEENS program.3. By the end of the spring ‘07’ and each year following semester calculate the total amount of internal and external funding to establish baseline to gauge future growth.
Action Plan 3b: Establish and participate in collaborative research groups. *Measure(s) of Success:1. By the end of the spring ‘07’ and each year following coordinate at least one meeting of a research group (i.e., childhood obesity, bariatric surgery patients, endothelial function and exercise, and balance and older adults).
Action Plan 3c: Initiate the submission of an external research grant.Measure(s) of Success: 1. Document submission of at least one external grant by spring ‘08’.
Action Plan 3d: Support doctoral student research initiatives.Measure(s) of Success:1. Develop a database of funding sources for doctoral students.
Goal 4: Increase engagement in existing and emerging initiatives and collaborative opportunities.
Action Plan 4a: Continue to be of service to the collaborative programs that we now participate in.Measure(s) of Success:1. Continued participation in the TEENS program2. Continue to provide athletic training services to the Richmond Public Schools3. Continue with collaborative research project with UNC-Chapel Hill, UVA, Penn State, and ODU4. Continue to coordinate activities within the REMS Ph.D. program
Action Plan 4b: Initiate additional collaborative activities.Measure(s) of Success:1. Develop additional contractual agreements to provide expertise for the cost of funding graduate students (i.e., Velocity Sports Performance).2. Collaborate with the School of Public Health to develop an agreement to facilitate our undergraduates in Community Health Education to enter into the MPH program.3. Increase participation in professional activities by holding office in professional associations, serving as editors and reviewers for professional journals, serving on grant review panels.
Goal 5: Improve recruitment and retention strategies in our undergraduate and graduate programs.
Action Plan 5a: Develop and distribute promotional flyers and/or brochures for each of our degree programs. *Measure(s) of Success: 1. By March ‘07’ have completed the production of promotional flyers and/or brochures.2. From HHP department webpage, link to webpages of collaborators.
Action Plan 5b: Facilitate the process of undergraduate advising by hiring a part-time advisor. *Measure(s) of Success:1. By August ‘07’ hire a part-time advisor who will assist with the advising of freshman, sophomores, and transfers.
Action Plan 5c: Facilitate the process of undergraduate advising by more clearly informing students of our degree program requirements and the post-graduate professional opportunities.
Measure(s) of Success:1. By August ‘07’ have completed a “Survival Guide for Students in Health and Human Performance”
Action Plan 5d: Increase externally funded Graduate Assistantships. *Measure(s) of Success:1. By August ‘07’ increase by 1 the number of externally funded Graduate Assistantships.
Actions Plan 5e: Foster faculty and student interaction and collaboration.Measure(s) of Success:1. Assess the number of students on presentations and publications2. Assess the number of students attending state, regional, and national conferences.3. Provide greater opportunities for students to participate in independent study.
Goal 6: Improve the physical work environment including access to superior technology to advance teaching, research and service initiatives.
Action Plan 6a: Move the Health and Human Performance Research Laboratory, the Sports Medicine Research Laboratory, and the TEENS program activities to 3600 Broad St. *Measure(s) of Success:1. By June ’07’ move all research equipment and activities and TEENS programming to 3600 Broad St.
Action Plan 6b: Establish Athletic Training Teaching Laboratory and Exercise Physiology Teaching Laboratory. *Measure(s) of Success:1. By June ‘07’ move Athletic Training Teaching Laboratory to FSGYM 332.
2. By May ‘07’ remodel FSGYM 332 for the Athletic Training Teaching Laboratory3. By May ‘07’ purchase necessary equipment for a fully functioning Athletic Training Teaching Laboratory.4. By May ‘07’ Remodel Exercise Physiology Teaching Laboratory in FSGYM 333.
Action Plan 6c: Maintain the most contemporary software and equipment. *Measure(s) of Success:1. Purchase software and equipment to enhance our teaching and research efforts.2. Maintain a “wish list” of necessary purchases.
