"CEHHS Talks Series" on Mental Health Has a Successful Start

DEARBORN, MI - On December 7, 2016, The College of Education, Health, and Human Services (CEHHS) in conjunction with the Center for Disparity Solutions and Equity (CDSE) sponsored the first in a three-part series of CEHHS Talks focused on mental and behavioral health, advocacy, and support. As a part of campus, community, state, and national advocacy work regarding health and equity, CEHHS and the CDSE are partnering with regional leaders in addressing mental health and mental illness as a part of individual health, and campus and community support of equity and inclusion.
 

Dr. Creekmore talking with one of the attendees

More than 30 participants attended the first of the three talks featuring Dr. Mark Creekmore,Adjunct Faculty and Lecturer for the Center for Political Studies; School of Social Work, College of Literature, Science, and the Arts at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. He also served as Board President of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Washtenaw and Board Member of the Washtenaw County Community Health Organization (WCCMH). Dr. Creekmore's presentation focused on the nature of the mental health policy environment, the role of policy as regards health and inclusion, as well as the impact of stigma on individual mental health and the health and productivity of our communities.

Attendees received information about new certificates
and training opportunities offered by CEHHS

He also highlighted the role of formal and informal advocacy, as well as the importance of developing positive policy as a community, region, and nation in support of mental health. The talk closed with a Q&A and discussion guided by CEHHS Dean Janine Janosky, regarding the issues addressed as well as details of the upcoming Mental Health First Aid training courses offered by CEHHS in 2017. 

The second presentation of CEHHS Talks is scheduled for January and it will focus in mindfulness, meditation and mental health.

Dean Janosky Invited as Keynote Speaker to World Congress in Abu Dhabi

Dean Janosky at the 2nd World Congress
on Nursing in Abu Dhabi, UAE

 ABU DHABI, UAE - Janine Janosky, Dean of UM-Dearborn College of Education, Health, and Human Services (CEHHS) was invited as keynote speaker to the "2nd World Congress on Nursing" that took place on November 28-30, 2016  in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

The three-day congress was aimed to all healthcare professionals and this year the discussions were around the shift in medicine and healthcare from management of disease to promoting wellness, as well as how caring for families in nursing practice can improve patient care outcomes and community health in general.

Dean Janosky's participation was on Day 1: November 28. The title of her keynote presentation was "Population and community health-centered innovations for workforce preparation and public health and healthcare systems".

The focus of her presentation was on the development and implementation of higher education health and wellness population and community-centered academic education and training programs for workforce preparation.

She provided context for the interrelationships of concomitant determinants and interactions that together impact wellness and good health, the need for workforce preparation, the benefits and challenges of these programmatic approaches, as well as anticipated near future careers and professions.

This is the second year that Dean Janosky is invited to participate on this world congress that brings together specialists from more than 20 countries around the globe.

Dean Janine Janosky invited as Keynote Speaker to World Congress in Dubai

Dean Janosky during her presentation in Dubai

Dubai, UAE - Dr. Janine Janosky, Dean of the College of Education, Health, and Human Services at the University of Michigan-Dearborn, participated as keynote speaker at the World Congress on Nursing in Dubai, UAE on November 23, 2015.

Each day of the congress had its own theme and Dr. Janosky's session was held on Day 1 which was focused on Nursing Education and Research. Her conference concentrated on the development and implementation of innovative education and health community-centered academic programs.

Dr. Janosky recognizes the importance of fostering and developing social and physical environments that promote wellness and good health for all. In order to achieve this goal, she mentioned that "One important consideration is addressing the impact of social determinants, including economic stability, education, social and community context, health and health care, and the neighborhood and built environment."

Being an expert in achieving impactful health initiatives, along with implementing higher education programs and initiatives, Dr. Janosky's presentation was of great interest to those attending the event.

The World Congress on Nursing was held during November 23-25 in Dubai, UAE receiving participants from around the globe (70 countries and 6 continents) representing universities, governments, health and health care. The theme of the conference was "Creating the Future" addressing the shift in medicine and healthcare from management of disease towards promoting wellness and the importance of working together to ensure that all have equal opportunities to a healthy life.

Keynote speakers at the 2015 World Congress on Nursing in Dubai, UAE

Center for Autism: CEHHS and Beaumont initiative awarded $750,000

The College of Education and Health and Human Services (CEHHS) was awarded $750,000 by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services to assist in starting the Center for Autism, a University of Michigan-Dearborn and Beaumont Health System partnership.

CEHHS Dean Janine Janosky said that nearly 18,000 students were diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in 2011 and there is an estimated of 50,000 Michigan residents with ASD. Educators with experience on this special need are in demand.

“If you look at the prevalence and incidence for diagnosis of the autism spectrum disorder in Michigan, you see there is an increase in both. You also see there is a gap between the number of individuals prepared to work in that profession and the individuals being diagnosed,” she said. “So the college is here to work to fill that gap.”

The goal is to train at least 225 registered behavior technicians. In addition, the center will educate 25 board certified assistant behavior analysts (BCaBA) through a certificate program.

The center—which will be housed in the building shared by UM-Dearborn’s Early Childhood Education Center and Beaumont’s Center for Exceptional Families (CEF)—is expected to open in Fall 2016.

View full article in The Reporter.

Health Academy professional development opportunity

Are you or your staff interested in using or refining your use of "hotspotting" as a way of identifying participants or patients in high-use environments?

Join the College of Education, Health, and Human Services for new professional development "Health Academy" opportunity targeting specific high-impact skill development for individuals in health, non-profit, and social service fields.

Learn techniques for using a hotspotting approach to build data-driven interventions.

Contact Associate Dean Laura Reynolds for more information: 

lrkeefer@umich.edu
313.593.5098

 

CEHHS offers three new certificate programs

The University of Michigan-Dearborn College of Education, Health, and Human Services (CEHHS) has launched three new certificate programs for both current students and professionals looking to refine their skills.

I. Certificates in Addiction Studies,
II. Teaching English to Students of Other Languages (TESOL)
III. STEM2 now are available for enrollment. 

I. Addiction Studies Certificate
 Julie Roddy, chair of the Department of Health and Human Services, said the certificate courses will look at addiction from both the medical/health side and the criminal justice side.

The Addiction Studies Certificate program will provide instruction in the role of medicine in addiction, substance abuse identification methodologies, substance abuse treatment modalities and substance abuse prevention strategies. There is a specific emphasis on treatment availability within Detroit.

II. TESOL Certificate
The Teaching English to Students of Other Languages (TESOL) Certificate program is for those who want to teach the English language—both locally and internationally—to those outside of the Pre-Kindergarten to 12 public school system.

III. STEM2 Certificates
The STEM2 Certificate program is a collaborative program between the Departments of Education and Health and Human Services to provide opportunities for students to further their knowledge and skills in STEM2—science, technology, engineering, mathematics and medicine.

Susan Everett, chair of the Department of Education, said she noticed a need for a formalized program while conducting STEM-focused workshops and having educators ask her questions.

Three STEM2 certificate programs are available: 

1) A Multidisciplinary Undergraduate Certificate 
2) A certificate of K-8 Teaching of STEM2.
3) A Graduate Certificate of STEM2.

For more information about these certificates, contact Judy Garfield at jlgarfie@umich.edu.

View full full article in The Reporter

Dean Janosky Highlights the Convergence of Employer-Educator Partnerships in Crain's Detroit Business News

To read full article on Crain's Detroit Business website click here

Increasing competitiveness in Detroit and Michigan requires multifaceted approaches that include educating and training a labor force for the technically advanced jobs of the future. Created through the intersection or convergence of disciples, integrated education and training programs, as well as employer-educator partnerships, can meet labor force demands while tackling problems otherwise deemed intractable.

The convergence of not only resources, including those of educational institutions and employers, but also disciplines within educational institutions, has tremendous potential to prepare the local and state labor force for current high-skilled, high-paying jobs as well as ensure an adequate pipeline of skilled workers for future jobs.

This proactive approach is also taking the form of employer-educator partnerships, such as those facilitated by the Aspen Institute's Skills for America's Future program, which fosters connections between community colleges and employers. More often, employer-educator partnerships have been initiated by employers in their local communities; for example, partnerships between the Boeing Co. and educational institutions, which range from pre-kindergarten to college levels, have informed curricula to align with their current and future labor force needs. 

Educational institutions have started to evolve to meet labor market needs in the public health sector. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, health care and social assistance jobs in December 2014 accounted for 17 percent of the total job openings, up from 14 percent the previous year. 

In addition, employment of health educators and community workers is projected to grow 21 percent from 2012-22, faster than the average for all occupations. 

Further development in this area could be advantageous for Detroit and Michigan. As an example, integrative education and training programs focusing on community health have the potential to dramatically impact competitiveness and productivity, especially given that the economic vitality of a community is highly dependent on the health of the citizens. 

In addition to simply having adequate numbers of healthy individuals to contribute to the labor force, businesses increasingly consider the health of the population prior to moving to or expanding within a particular geographical location due in large part to the impact of preventable, chronic disease (e.g., obesity and Type 2 diabetes) in terms of health care costs and lost productivity through absenteeism and presenteeism. 

Preparing our workers for these technically advanced jobs of the future requires that educational institutions design new, innovative programs at the intersection of disciplines, as recommended by the U.S. Council on Competitiveness. Through the convergence of disciplines as well as partnerships between employers-educators, the available and ready labor force within Detroit and Michigan could be strengthened, resulting in increased competitiveness.

Dean Janosky Highlighted in March 2015 Issue of "Women in Higher Education"