Introducing the Remote Mentoring of Undergraduate Research Students (ReMentURS) Workshop Series: Initial Evaluation and Plans for Wider Implementation

The primary objective of the Remote Mentoring of Undergraduate Research Students (ReMentURS) workshop series is to design a remotely available professional development training that will provide rigorous research concept and skills introduction to incoming undergraduate research students. This pilot run eight-week remote learning workshop series includes digital presentations, informational videos, virtual demonstrations, and aligned comprehension checks to foster student mindsets towards becoming independent research scientists. Preliminary assessment of the of ReMentURS program reveals that participants self-report gaining a variety of skills through the series and are likely to use the content in their future course and research laboratories. ReMentURS material can be shared with any undergraduate student who is interested in joining a research group to familiarize them with basic research techniques. Student learning gains will continue to be evaluated throughout the series and this initial assessment will be used towards the betterment of the future workshops

Improvisation as a Teaching Tool for Improving Oral Communication Skills in Premedical and Pre-Biomedical Graduate Students

Objective: To evaluate the relationship between training in theatre improvisation and empathy, communication, and other professional skills. Methods: Undergraduate and graduate students who were participants of a 10-week summer undergraduate research program engaged in theatre improvisation techniques during a 3-hour workshop. In Study #1, a de-identified, self-report questionnaire (known as the Empathy Quotient) was administered prior to and following the workshop. Paired sample 2-tailed t-tests were performed to evaluate pre- and post-test scores. To identify additional benefits of engaging in theatre improvisation techniques, Study #2 was performed. Here, a survey was administered to the participants following their completion of the workshop to assess the impact on their personal growth and professional skills. An additional survey was administered at the end of the 10-week program to evaluate all program activities. Results: Study #1. Paired t-test analyses indicated that pre-test versus post-test Empathy Quotient scores were not significantly different, implying that participation in the theatre improvisation workshop did not impact empathy. Study #2. Survey results indicate that participation in the theatre improvisation workshop encouraged feelings of support by peers and creative thinking as well as increasing communication skills. Conclusion: Incorporating a theatre improvisation workshop into educational programs for pre-medical and pre-biomedical students is of value for enhancing self-confidence, oral communication skills and ability to think creatively

Tiger Daily: August 28, 2018

ANNOUNCEMENTS · Forsyth Welcomes Staff Member · Homecoming is Quickly Approaching! · Student Organization Renewal for the 2018-2019 Academic Year is Now Open! · Faculty and Unclassified Staff Handbook · Advisor Training · Ping Pong (Table Tennis) Club – Fall Semester 2018 · Victor E Garden Volunteer Work Days – Food & Garden Club · ROAR Magazine Ad Space Available · Online Bookstore Help EVENTS THIS WEEK/WEEKEND · FY19 Undergraduate Research Experience (URE) Grant Workshop – TODAY; 3:30pm to 5:00pm · Job Search Jumpstart – TODAY; 7:00pm · Cupcakes & Careers – TOMORROW; 10:00am to 12:00pm FUTURE EVENTS · Grant Writing Workshop Series – Dates Listed Below; 3:30pm to 5:00pm · Hays Symphony Opening Concert – September 8; 7:30pm · MDC Workshop: “Your Website: The Foundation of a First-Rate Marketing Strategy” – September 12; 1:00pm to 4:30pm · MDC Workshop: “Introduction to Excel” – October 3; 1:00pm to 4:00p

Tiger Daily: August 24, 2018

ANNOUNCEMENTS · Faculty and Unclassified Staff Handbook · Student Organization Renewal for the 2018-2019 Academic Year is Now Open! · Advisor Training · New Technology Services Request Forms Now Available! · Ping Pong (Table Tennis) Club – Fall Semester 2018 · Victor E Garden Volunteer Work Days – Food & Garden Club · ROAR Magazine Ad Space Available · Music Stand Round-Up · Novels for Hope · Online Bookstore Help EVENTS THIS WEEK/WEEKEND · Suit-Up with JCPenney – August 26; 6:00pm to 9:00pm FUTURE EVENTS · FY19 Undergraduate Research Experience (URE) Grant Workshop – August 28; 3:30pm to 5:00pm · Job Search Jumpstart – August 28; 7:00pm · Grant Writing Workshop Series – Dates listed below; 3:30pm to 5:00pm · Hays Symphony Opening Concert – September 8; 7:30pm · MDC Workshop: “Your Website: The Foundation of a First-Rate Marketing Strategy” – September 12; 1:00pm to 4:30pm · MDC Workshop: “Introduction to Excel” – October 3; 1:00pm to 4:00p

Tiger Daily: January 8, 2021

ANNOUNCEMENTS COVID-19 Updates Calendar: Upcoming Professional Development Opportunities Fort Hays Singers Selected to Perform at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii - Join the Trip or Support the Trip *UPDATED* Forsyth Library Hours and Services through January MDC Spring SHRM Online Course Updated Tiger Wellness Center Hours Spring 2021 Advisor Training Sessions MLK Jr Day of Service Employment Opportunity – Marketing Editor – University Relations and Marketing Self-Paced Online Workshop: Engaging Students through Blended Learning EVENTS FUTURE EVENTS MDC Workshop – Applying COVID-19 Science to Your Workplace & Lifestyle - January 12, February 16, March 16, and April 13; 3:00–5:00pm Online Science Café Presents: “ARE WE ALONE IN THE UNIVERSE?” - January 25; 7:00pm SHARE WITH STUDENTS 2021 Kansas Undergraduate Research Day- Abstract Submission Ope

Perceptions and attitudes towards dementia among university students in Malaysia.

BACKGROUND: One of the major challenges worldwide is the stigma associated with dementia. There is limited dementia awareness within Malaysian communities, including levels of confusion regarding the differences between dementia and the usual ageing progress, which can lead to delays in support seeking. The need for additional training and education for healthcare professionals has been highlighted. The present study aimed to evaluate the benefits of a one-hour dementia education session (Dementia Detectives workshop) for pharmacy and medicine undergraduate students at a Malaysian university. METHODS: Participants attended the workshop and completed pre- (Time 1) and post-workshop (Time 2) questionnaires consisting of validated measures exploring attitudes towards dementia and older people more broadly. RESULTS: A total of 97 students were recruited. Attitudes towards people with dementia showed significant positive changes between Time 1 and Time 2, whereas no differences were found for attitudes towards older people. CONCLUSIONS: As medical and pharmacy students develop theoretical knowledge, practical skills and professional attitudes during their undergraduate studies, it is important for students to also learn about the humanistic side of diseases and conditions through workshops such as the one presented here. Further research should now be conducted to consider how Dementia Detectives can be delivered to non-healthcare students and what the barriers and facilitators to wider delivery are

Tiger Daily: January 11, 2021

ANNOUNCEMENTS COVID-19 Updates Calendar: Upcoming Professional Development Opportunities Fort Hays Singers Selected to Perform at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii - Join the Trip or Support the Trip *UPDATED* Forsyth Library Hours and Services through January MDC Spring SHRM Online Course Updated Tiger Wellness Center Hours Spring 2021 Advisor Training Sessions MLK Jr Day of Service Employment Opportunity – Marketing Editor – University Relations and Marketing Self-Paced Online Workshop: Engaging Students through Blended Learning Daily Dose of Painting: Art 220 Introduction to Painting EVENTS THIS WEEK/WEEKEND MDC Workshop – Applying COVID-19 Science to Your Workplace & Lifestyle - TOMORROW, February 16, March 16, and April 13; 3:00–5:00pm FUTURE EVENTS Online Science Café Presents: “ARE WE ALONE IN THE UNIVERSE?” - January 25; 7:00pm SHARE WITH STUDENTS 2021 Kansas Undergraduate Research Day- Abstract Submission Open Virtual Mock Interviews Final Application Deadline for FHSU Scholarship