I realize this is a day early but since I will be out of the office on Friday, I wanted to get this out to you today. As we approach the holiday season and adjust to the chillier, snowier weather, things remain busy at Salus University. Please be careful and drive carefully if you are out and about this morning as we experience our first real winter weather.
Here are some items of interest:
ROLE OF THE DICE: To understand the continuing success of the University’s Department of International and Continuing Education (DICE), one has to look at the history of the institution and the foundation on which it was established. Check out part one of a two-part series on the history and evolution of DICE. Read more here.
SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE: Salus offers scholarships to help students complete their education. Students who meet certain academic criteria may be eligible for scholarships, which are monetary gifts that do not need to be repaid. Click here to read more.
FALLS RISK SEMINAR: The benefits of interprofessional education and practice was never more apparent than in a recent online seminar on falls risk assessment and intervention, which combined expertise of both the Audiology and Occupational Therapy departments. Read more about that effort here.
SOSH ON THE ROAD: A group of 15 students and two faculty members from the Pennsylvania College of Optometry (PCO) at Salus University’s chapter of the Student Optometric Service to Humanity (SOSH) traveled to La Barca, Jalisco, Mexico, for 10 days in late November 2022 on a humanitarian trip. Read more about their experiences here.
FINAL THOUGHTS: In our continuing efforts in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI), the University will administer a campus-wide and employee diversity climate survey to provide feedback about belonging, connection and inclusivity at Salus.
We have selected Viewfinder by Campus Climate Surveys in an effort to ensure responses remain anonymous. No personal identifying information will be collected. Results from these surveys will provide vital information that can be used by the University as it continues its focus on DEI.
Participants will receive two email invitations on their Salus email account directly from Campus Climate Surveys, LCC, inviting them to participate in the survey. The email subject line will read “Salus University Viewfinder Campus Climate Survey for Students is Now Open.” A similar email will be sent to all employees.
The survey participation dates are Monday, Jan. 23, to Monday, Feb. 20, 2023. Survey emails are scheduled to be sent on Jan. 23 and Jan. 30. The final day to submit your response is Feb. 20, 2023.
To encourage participation, students and employees who complete the survey will receive an automated “Thank You” email, which will contain a link to register for a drawing of 10 Amazon gift cards of $25 each and four electronic prizes (items may include an iPad, Samsung tablet, Apple Watch, Fitbit or something similar). Winners will be announced in early March.
As you prepare for the upcoming weekend, please keep in mind that cases of the flu, RSV and COVID are still prevalent in our region. Please continue to follow CDC masking guidelines when out and about. If you’re not feeling well, please remain home so you don’t inadvertently spread something on campus.
Have a great weekend. Stay safe, stay warm and remain SALUS STRONG!
-Mike
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