CHBS Newsletter: September 2024
Brought to you by the College of Health and Behavioral Studies
College of Health and Behavioral Studies
James Madison University
In this Issue
Note from the Dean
We're excited to bring you updates and accomplishments from the College of Health and Behavioral Studies at JMU. As you will see in these feature stories, our students and faculty are living out our College mission to engage students, faculty and communities in learning, scholarship and service in health and behavioral studies to inspire responsible contributions to our world - locally, regionally, and internationally. The dedication they display also results in significant recongition; you will see examples here.
Stay tuned for more exciting stories of innovation, impact and success from our CHBS community in future newsletters!
Thanks,
Sharon Lovell
Dean, College of Health and Behavioral Studies
CHBS Seniors share mental health tips with middle schoolers
Health Science majors collaborated to give presentations at Skyline Middle School on mental health, wellness and stress management as part of their independent study with Health Sciences professor Kristi Lewis. Read More
REACH seeks to address rural needs by building community capacity
CHBS student interns and volunteers work with REACH (Rural Engagment and Capacity-building Hub), which collaborates with other programs to tackle issues that prevent people from accessing health care, counseling, housing and transportation. Read More
Social Work alumnae and senior empower families through community health programs
Brooke Garcia ('06) and Alisia Garcia ('21) work at community health agencies at Sentara RMH to support local expectant mothers across age-group demographics. Read More
European study abroad enriches perspectives on health care systems
Traveling from Spain to the Czech Republic, JMU students studied health care systems through clinic visits and cultural experiences on a two-week study abroad experience. Read More
Health Sciences professor leads Psychology student in First Year Research Experience
Health Sciences professor Asmita Mhaskar led a freshman Psychology major in a unique, cross-disciplinary research as part of the FYRE (First Year Research Experience) program. Read More
Recognitions and Awards
- JMU Nursing has been recognized as the second-best nursing school in Virginia for its bachelor's in nursing program by RNCareers.org. Melody Eaton, director of the School of Nursing, said this accomplishment "highlights the dedication and hard work of our students, who are the future leaders of health care in Virginia.
- The Social Work BSW program's accreditation was reaffirmed by the Council on Social Work Education through 2031. The program is one of 541 undergraduate social work programs in the country with this accreditation. CSWE requires each program undergo review every eight years and since receiving initial accreditation in 1979, JMU has continuously maintained its fully accredited status.
- College Student Personnel Administration, a program in the Graduate Psychology department, received the Provost Award for Learning Improvement, which recognizes academic program's efforts to integrate assessments in learning improvement efforts. After a thorough assessment of the program, changes in leadership and curriculum led to improved engagement and outcomes for students.