Verónica Puente, WSU Health Sciences’ assistant director for community engagement and service learning, would like to extend an invitation to the upcoming Inland Northwest Community Engagement Institute held at Whitworth University on May 27-28, 2020.

The Inland Northwest Community Engagement Institute is a biennial conference for campus and community members in the Inland Northwest, committed to working in partnership for the greater good. The peer-reviewed conference brings together faculty, staff and community experts working in authentic partnership with the goal of sharing knowledge gained through community-engaged research, teaching and relationship.

The institute provides opportunities for faculty, community engagement professionals, and community partners experienced with … » More …

The college Intranet will transition to SharePoint online over the next several months. Those of you who use the Intranet to upload documents do not need to make any changes at this time, you just need to know change is coming. SharePoint online is part of our Enterprise Office365 account through the University. Each faculty and staff member has access to use it and all of its features, which include:

Microsoft Teams
OneDrive
OneNote
Microsoft Office Suite
SharePoint Online

All of these applications work together and will be part of our collaborative process and file-sharing processes moving forward. This powerful … » More …

Sick Leave Cash-out:

Each January, employees with accrued sick leave balances may exchange sick leave for cash. Employees whose year-end sick leave balance exceeds 480 hours may convert sick leave hours earned in the previous calendar year, minus those used during the year, to monetary compensation. No sick leave hours may be converted which would reduce the calendar year-end balance below 480 hours. Monetary compensation for converted hours is paid at the rate of 25 percent and is based on the employee’s current salary. All converted hours are deducted from the employee’s sick leave balance. Teaching and research faculty are not eligible. Civil Service employees … » More …

Three Minute Thesis, a research competition for PhD students, is seeking entries.

The research communication competition asks PhD students to present a compelling oration on their thesis and its significance to a non-specialist audience. The top three winners receive money in the form of a travel award to attend a research conference of the winners’ choice, plus bragging rights on their CV.

The deadline is March 25. For more information visit https://3mt.wsu.edu/

For questions email C. Brandon Chapman at b.chapman@wsu.edu or call (509) 335-6850.

Washington State University College of Nursing Annual Reviews 2020 for achievements during 2019

Update for the Week of January 13-20, 2020

A comprehensive announcement about Annual Reviews 2020 was distributed via the all college email listserve last week. This announcement has been augmented by information distributed by program directors and the executive team including the Office of Faculty Affairs. Contact Renee Hoeksel rhoeksel@wsu.edu  if you need another copy of that announcement or have questions about it.
This week further information has been added to the college annual review site as our goal is to have as much information as possible in one … » More …

Two new grants will help expand an Oregon-based program that uses community-focused participatory research to empower Micronesian parent leaders.

WSU and the Micronesian Islander Community organization partnered up and began their research in 2018. The research team consists of principal investigators Jackie Leung, MIC board chair, and Connie Kim Yen Nguyen-Truong, WSU College of Nursing assistant professor. Kapiolani Micky, MIC program coordinator and community health worker, is a member as well. » Continue reading

Have you Registered? Seats are going fast. Sign up as an individual or purchase a table.

Saturday, March 7, 2020
5:00-6:00 PM – check in and cocktail hour
6:00 PM – dinner and program
The Historic Davenport Hotel, Pennington Ballroom
10 South Post Street
Spokane, WA 99201

Discounted room rate available – Make sure to specify the The Historic Hotel

Tickets: $50 individually or host a table of 8 for $400 (includes complimentary bottle of wine).

Accommodation requests related to a disability or dietary restrictions should be made by February 14, 2020 to Heather Byrd, 509-358-7586, <a ... » More …

Today’s thought:
“Surround a bored person with exciting activities and they will soon be bored again. Give a frustrated person everything they demand, and frustration will remain to torture them. Only a change in the way we think can make us happy.”

Each week our Healthy Work Culture committee will offer a thought for the day, and information about upcoming events. If you have something to contribute, please send them to Mike Lynch, at michael.lynch@wsu.edu.

The purpose of the Staff Development Fund is to allow staff members the opportunity to attend a workshop, seminar, or class that will directly impact their job, enhance their professional development, or further their educational goals. Award money may be used for registration fees, transportation, business expenses, meals/lodging, or other materials not covered by the individual’s department. Staff Development funds will not cover training topics already offered by HRS.

A review committee comprised of the College’s supervisors will be responsible for accepting and reviewing applications. The award determination will be based on how well the workshop, seminar, or class would benefit or impact … » More …

Thursday, January 23, 2020, 10:00 AM

Spokane: SNRS 203
Vancouver AMS: VLIB 210B
TC AMS: TNRS 1215

·      Join Zoom Meeting from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS, or Android: https://wsu.zoom.us/j/6611093130 Meeting ID: 661 109 3130

THE LIVED EXPERIENCES OF HIGHLY MOBILE MILITARY ADOLESCENTS AND THEIR SEARCH FOR IDENTITY

Abstract

Dissertation Chair: Dr. Denise A. Smart, DrPH, MPH, BSN, RN, NHDP-BC

Military children face challenging experiences that can have a direct impact on their identity development in adolescence.  Among these challenges are frequent relocations that require them to part from established peer relationships and integrate into new social settings during times when … » More …