1. Preparing Health Professions Graduates for the Dynamic Environment in Health Care: The Role of Towson University’s Institute for Well-Being Charlotte E. Exner, PhD., OT/L, FAOTA, Dean College of Health Professions Towson University, Towson, Maryland ASAHP Spring Meeting, March 22, 2013

2. Towson University’s model prior to Fall 2012 Separate Clinics/Centers:  Speech-Language Hearing Clinic  Wellness Center  Center for Adults with Autism Separate locations on the campus Some integration of activities/initiatives Different populations served/little “cross-over ”

3. Vision for the Institute for Well-Being Location IN the community Our centers located in close proximity to one another— o proximity fosters discussion, discussion fosters collaboration and sharing of approaches, models, practices Emphasis on “Well-Being”—with life span focus

4. Vision for the Institute for Well-Being (cont.) Opportunities that would prepare students more effectively for: Off-campus internships/clinicals/fieldwork—professional behaviors, skills, reflection Inter-professional practice Health Promotion roles across many disciplines

5. The Institute for Well-Being A collaborative organization dedicated to promoting and enhancing health and wellness in the community while providing outstanding student education

6. The Institute for Well-Being is an over-arching structure that brings together key outreach centers in the College of Health Professions: The Speech, Language & Hearing Center The Wellness Center The Center for Adults with Autism The Occupational Therapy Center

7. The Institute for Well-Being creates opportunities for new outreach and community participation:  Inter-professional programs  Continuing education for professionals  Educational experiences for the public

8. The Institute for Well-Being: Supports an interface between health-related needs and student education Prepares our students to be outstanding contributors to and leaders of services and programs that support health and well-being.

9. Current and Planned Health Promotion Initiatives:  “Living with…” chronic conditions programs  Screening activities  Falls Prevention and Intervention program  Support groups--stroke survivor group  Senior Healthy Hearing program  Voice Clinic for Professionals  Student Weight Management program  Healthy Bellies program  ARC Living Skills program  After School Language and Literacy program  Wellness Wednesdays presentations  Saturdays on the Spectrum presentations