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Waite invited to present on Trauma Informed Care in a Clinical Setting

Roberta Waite, EdD, professor, associate dean for Community-Centered Health & Wellness and Academic Integration and executive director of Stephen & Sandra Sheller 11th St. Family Health Services presented on Trauma Informed Care in a Clinical Setting at the Philadelphia Department of Public Health Ambulatory Health Services meeting on October 22nd.

October 29
CLASS Fall Workshop: Test Taking Strategies
Join the Peer Academic Coaches from the Center for Learning and Academic Success Services for an online test taking strategies workshop.
- November 3
- 8 - 9 p.m.
- Online
Preparing for tests can be complicated- you have to balance your studying with other course work, while making sure that your approach is effective. If you want to learn some strategies for test prep that will keep you organized and on-track.

Learn about all workshops and RSVP in advance. If the link above does not work when you click on it, please copy and paste it into your browser.
October 29
Bradt's Cochrane review on music interventions for people with cancer published

Joke Bradt, PhD, professor, Creative Arts Therapies, is lead author of an update to the Cochrane review "Music interventions for improving psychological and physical outcomes in people with cancer". This Cochrane systematic review is the second update of the previously published Cochrane reviews (Bradt 2011; Bradt 2016). This second update includes 29 new trials. In total, the evidence rests on 81 trials with a total of 5592 participants.

This Cochrane review is one of most accessed and cited cancer Cochrane reviews. It has played a central role in getting music therapy included as recommended service in national guidelines for cancer care in several European countries. For the update of this review she collaborated with Katherine Myers-Coffman, PhD, graduate of the PhD in Creative Arts Therapies program, Jacelyn Biondo, PhD, postdoctoral fellow in Bradt's lab, and Cheryl Dileo, PhD, from Temple University.

The review can be accessed here: Bradt_J, Dileo_C, Myers-Co_man_K, Biondo_J. Music interventions for improving psychological and physical outcomes in people with cancer. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2021, Issue 10. Art. No.: CD006911. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD006911.pub4.

October 25
Joke Bradt Co-Principal Investigator on $3.3M PCORI Grant

Jun Mao, MD, chief, Integrative Medicine service, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and PI, and Joke Bradt, PhD, professor, Department of Creative Arts Therapies and co-PI were awarded a $3.3M PCORI grant for a large-scale comparative effectiveness trial.

The trial will compare the effectiveness of virtually delivered cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) with virtually delivered music therapy for the reduction of anxiety in cancer survivors. Both music therapy and CBT are effective for treating anxiety symptoms. However, it remains unclear which treatment is better for which individuals. The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted life around the world and caused significant psychological distress for many people. More than ever, there is an important need for effective mental health treatments that everyone can easily access. Both music therapy and CBT can be delivered via videoconferencing to reach people who may have difficulty attending in-person visits.

The research team, under leadership of Mao and Bradt, is conducting a clinical trial to compare the short- and long-term effectiveness of music therapy and CBT delivered via videoconferencing to address anxiety and related symptoms in cancer survivors. The team is also trying to identify how individual characteristics (for example: sex, race/ethnicity, educational background) may affect the treatment results.

October 25
CLASS Fall Workshop: Test Taking Strategies
Join the Peer Academic Coaches from the Center for Learning and Academic Success Services for an in-person test taking strategies workshop.
- October 26
- 5 - 6 p.m.
- CLASS office, Creese, suite 032, University City
Preparing for tests can be complicated- you have to balance your studying with other course work, while making sure that your approach is effective. If you want to learn some strategies for test prep that will keep you organized and on-track.

Learn about all workshops and RSVP in advance. If the link above does not work when you click on it, please copy and paste it into your browser.
October 25
CLASS Fall Workshop: Test Taking Strategies
Join the Peer Academic Coaches from the Center for Learning and Academic Success Services for an in-person test taking strategies workshop.
- October 26
- 5 - 6 p.m.
- CLASS office, Creese, suite 032, University City
Preparing for tests can be complicated- you have to balance your studying with other course work, while making sure that your approach is effective. If you want to learn some strategies for test prep that will keep you organized and on-track.

Learn about all workshops and RSVP in advance. If the link above does not work when you click on it, please copy and paste it into your browser.
October 21
Your Turn to Serve and Learn: Healthcare access in our community
There are many ways civic learning and democratic engagement (CLDE) may respond to students’ desire to make social change as well as enhance your academic learning objectives. Please join the Lindy Center in preparing a meal for people staying at The Gift of Life House while learning how Drexel's Dornsife Center for Neighborhood Partnerships offers a myriad of health supports in partnership with Drexel departments and community organizations. Upon preparing a meal for our community partners, faculty will have an opportunity to discuss how a civic activity may be incorporated into their scholarship. Space is limited.
- October 28, 3-5 p.m.
- The Dornsife Center for Neighborhood Partnerships, 3509 Spring Garden St.
- Info and registration
October 20
11th St at the Fall Health Fair

Meleki Wamulume, fitness coordinator and Jessica Saffold, AmeriCorps National Health Corps member at Stephen and Sandra Sheller 11th Street Family Health Services of Drexel University operated in partnership with FPCN represented the health center at Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta's ‘FALL INTO FITNESS’ health and wellness fair on Saturday, Oct. 16.

October 20
21-22 Provost Fellows Announced

The 2021-2022 cohort of Provost Fellows has been announced. The Provost Fellows program provides exceptional faculty with an expansive range of leadership experiences while harnessing faculty expertise in advancing the goals of our University.

Christian Jordal, PhD, associate clinical professor Department of Counseling and Family Therapy has partnered with senior administration on a project to be conducted over the 2021-2022 academic year. The name of his project is Assessing the University’s articulation agreements with community colleges and the University’s supporting infrastructure.

October 18
Deutsch Authors Article about a Philadelphia Disruptor

Jonathan Deutsch, PhD, professor in food and hospitality management and director of the Drexel Food Lab, wrote an article that appeared in the Philadelphia Citizen on October 7, 2021. GENERATION CHANGE PHILLY: THE HUNGER DISRUPTOR feature the work of alumna Melanie Cataldi who wants to end hunger for good.

October 18
Waite invited to National Academy of Medicine Meeting

Roberta Waite, EdD, professor, associate dean for Community-Centered Health & Wellness and Academic Integration and executive director of Stephen & Sandra Sheller 11th St. Family Health Services, spoke at the annual National Academy of Medicine Meeting Education Interest Group on October 17, 2021. The session title is Achieving Equity in Health Care and Health Professions Education: Diversity and Beyond.

October 18
Nutrition Sciences for Monthly Seminar Series
Please join the College of Nursing and Health Professions Department of Nutrition Sciences for Monthly Seminar Series:

“Which Foods May Be Addictive?”

Presenter

Erica Schulte, PhD
Assistant Research Professor
WELL Center, Drexel University
- Tuesday, October 19, 2021
- 12:00 p.m.
- Location: 604A, 3 Parkway Building
- Also join via Zoom: https://drexel.zoom.us/j/82530404087
October 13
New PhD Student Research Pages Launch

We are very pleased to announce the launch of the CNHP PhD Student Research space on the college website. It has been a long time goal for members of our PhD faculty and students to provide a space to highlight and showcase the outstanding research achievements and contributions of our students.

This initial launch features ten PhD students, two from each of our five PhD programs. It is our plan to revise as new achievements are gained, and add other students into the site as we move forward.

October 12
Waite's new article published in Nursing Outlook

An article by a collaborative effort including Roberta Waite, EdD, professor, associate dean for Community-Centered Health & Wellness and Academic Integration and executive director of the Stephen & Sandra Sheller 11th St. Family Health Services entitled Defining the social determinants of health for nursing action to achieve health equity: A consensus paper from the American academy of nursing was recently published in Nursing Outlook (2021).

The American Academy of Nursing--Environmental & Public Health; Nursing Theory-Guided Practice, Cultural Competence & Health Equity, Child Adolescent & Family; and Psychiatric Mental Health and Substance contributed to the publication with Waite's authorship representing the Psychiatric Mental Health Services and Substance Abuse expert panel.

October 12
Waite to join Health Equity Measure Applications Partnership (MAP) National Quality Forum Advisory Group representing the American Nurses Association

Roberta Waite, EdD, professor, associate dean for Community-Centered Health & Wellness and Academic Integration and executive director of the Stephen & Sandra Sheller 11th St. Family Health Services will join the Health Equity Measure Applications Partnership (MAP) National Quality Forum Advisory Group.

MAP is a public-private partnership convened by The National Quality Forum (NQF) in partnership with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid (CMS) to provide input to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) on the selection of performance measures for public reporting and performance-based payment programs. MAP Health Equity Advisory Group members have expertise in health disparities and quality measurement; this includes but is not limited to experience with quality of care related to age, sex, income, race, ethnicity, disability, language, literacy, sexual orientation, gender identity, geographic location and the intersection of these factors.

October 12
Dr. Waite was invited to join the National Commission to Address Racism in Nursing

The mission of the Commission is to set as the scope and standard of practice that nurses confront and mitigate systemic racism within the nursing profession and address the impact that racism has on nurses and nursing.

October 12
Global Perspective Series: Engaging the Next Generations For Solutions in Climate Change
Voices from the Next Generation
- Oct 14, 2021
- 9:00 a.m.
This past year, there has been considerable attention to the climate crisis. Building on our previous Global Perspective Series webcast, Stories from a Warming Planet: The Impact of Climate Change, let us continue the conversation guided by the perspectives of students who are learning from the lessons of the past and moving towards a sustainable future. Join us to hear from our future leaders in a frank discussion focusing on solutions to address the growing crisis and meet the challenges of the future.

REGISTER
October 11
CLASS Online Workshop: Fall Active Study Tools
Everyone learns differently, but we know that active learning is effective learning.
- October 21
- 8-9 p.m.
- Online
Join the Peer Academic Coaches from the Center for Learning and Academic Success Services for a workshop on active study tools. This interactive workshop will introduce students to tools and techniques that will help them study effectively for college and graduate-level courses.
October 8
CLASS Workshop: Fall Active Study Tools
Everyone learns differently, but we know that active learning is effective learning.
- October 12
- 5-6 p.m.
- CLASS office, Creese suite 032, University City
Join the Peer Academic Coaches from the Center for Learning and Academic Success Services for a workshop on active study tools. This interactive workshop will introduce students to tools and techniques that will help them study effectively for college and graduate-level courses. Students who RSVP will receive a link via e-mail on the day of the workshop.
October 8
Tuesday Topic: Budget Development for Grants, An Introduction
- October 5
- 4–5:00 p.m.
- Live Webcast
A key element of any grant application is the budget, and it can be very challenging, but essential to get it right. Join us for an overview of basic terminology, key concepts and more to help you be successful.

Presenter
- Joke Bradt, PhD, professor and program director of the PhD in Creative Arts Therapies program
All are welcome! Graduate students, postdoctoral researchers, faculty, professional staff, and community providers are encouraged to attend. Presented by CNHP PhD Programs.

Register

Check out upcoming Tuesday Topics here.
October 5
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Faculty are invited to experience a civic learning and democratic engagement (CLDE) activity
Your Turn to Serve and Learn: Healthcare access in our community

There are many ways civic learning and democratic engagement (CLDE) may respond to students’ desire to make social change as well as enhance your academic learning objectives. We invite full-time faculty to join the Lindy Center in preparing a meal for people staying at The Gift of Life House while learning how the Dornsife Center offers a myriad of health supports in partnership with Drexel departments and community organizations. Upon preparing a meal for our community partners, faculty will have an opportunity to discuss how a civic activity may be incorporated into their scholarship. Space is limited.
- When: October 28, 3-5 p.m.
- Where: The Dornsife Center for Neighborhoods Partners, 3509 Spring Garden Street
- RSVP and questions: Cyndi Rickards crr46@drexel.edu
October 5
Rubert Scholarships Announced

Three students at Drexel University College of Nursing and Health Professions are each recipients of a $10,000 scholarship from the William and Theresa M. Rubert Memorial Scholarship Trust. Read more about the program and the students who received this year's awards.

October 4
Divergent Thinking: A Frank Conversation about Neurodiversity

The next event in the Office of Equality and Diversity's "Frank Conversations" series will tackle Neurodiversity and takes place on Thursday, Oct. 14.

October 4
Jennifer Nasser to be national spokesperson for The Obesity Society

Jennifer Nasser, PhD, RD, associate professor, director of the PhD Program in Nutrition Sciences and a fellow of The Obesity Society, has been appointed a national spokesperson for The Obesity Society. This premier organization in the U.S. focuses on research, prevention and treatment of obesity.

October 4
PhD Student Wins Scholarship from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation

Dimitra Thomopoulos, a PhD student studying with Jennifer Nasser, PhD, associate professor and director of the PhD Program in Nutrition Sciences, was awarded the 2021 Patsyjane O'Malley Memorial Scholarship from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation. The scholarship is awarded to an individual who "excels in the field of dietetics, takes on leadership roles, and maintains a high GPA."

October 4
CLASS Online Fall Workshop: Time Management and PlannerPalooza
Join the Peer Academic Coaches from the Center for Learning and Academic Success Services for a live online workshop on time management!
- October 6
- 8-9 p.m.
- Online
At this workshop, you will learn time management tips and best practices, and be introduced to a wide range of time management handouts and resources that you can use to plan for the current term.
October 4
CAT Faculty to Visiting Professorship in Germany

Sherry Goodill, PhD, a clinical professor in the Department of Creative Arts Therapies, will be at SRH University Heidelberg for a visiting professorship with their creative arts therapies programs for the fall and winter quarters. Her professorship is funded by the DAAD, the German Academic Exchange Service. Whilst there, she will be working closely with Prof. Dr. Sabine Koch, a 1997 graduate of Drexel's Dance Movement and Counseling program, and Dr. Liesbet Manders, a 2016 graduate of the PhD in Creative Arts Therapies PhD program.

October 4
Art Therapy and Counseling Program Awarded Accreditation

The Department of Creative Arts Therapies proudly announces that the Master of Arts in Art Therapy and Counseling has recently been awarded program accreditation by the Accreditation Council for Art Therapy Education, an affiliate of CAAHEP, the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs. Congratulations to program director, Natalie Carlton, PhD, associate clinical professor, and all who contributed to the accreditation self-study and site visit!

October 4