CHS Faculty Manual
Table of Contents
Links to Key Documents 3
About Midwestern University and the College of Health Sciences 4
Overview of Midwestern University 5
Organizational Chart 8
CHS programs 9
Accreditation 12
Mission and Vision 12
CHS Website 13
Acronyms 14
People/Departments to Know 15
Contact Info for Support Departments 16
Quick links to commonly accesses policies 19
Campus Map 20
Faculty 21
Faculty Responsibilities 22
Faculty Senate 23
Promotion in Rank and/or Tenure 24
Faculty Development Plan 25
Performance Evaluations 26
Scholarly Activity 27
Consulting Time 28
Enrollment Certification 29
E-Mail 30
Travel 31
Teaching Resources 32
Start Up Funds and Ordering Equipment 33
BlackBoard 34
Time Keeping 40
Program-Specific Supplemental Information 43
Welcome to Midwestern University
Hello and welcome to the College of Health Sciences at Midwestern University! We are pleased that you have joined our academic community! We have provided you with a list of important items and websites for you to review in your first few weeks in your new position. There are many things that will require your attention and we hope to make this transition as smooth as possible.
Links to Key Documents
· MWU website: http://www.midwestern.edu
· CHS website http://www.midwestern.edu/chs-deans-office.html
· Human Resources: https://www.midwestern.edu/current-employees.html
· Academic Policies: http://www.midwestern.edu/university-policies.html
· Faculty Senate: https://www.midwestern.edu/faculty-senate-home.html
· Faculty Handbook http://www.midwestern.edu/documents.html
· MWU Catalog http://www.midwestern.edu/course-catalog-home.html
· Student Handbook http://mwunet.midwestern.edu/administrative/SS/ssStuHandbook.htm
· Academic and Rotation Calendars http://www.midwestern.edu/glendale-az-campus/academic-calendar.html
Campus Map
About Midwestern University and the College of Health Sciences
Overview of Midwestern University
Midwestern University is a health care university. It was founded in 1900 as the American College of Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery. The Downers Grove, Illinois, campus was purchased in 1986, and the Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine moved from its prior home in Hyde Park, Illinois, to this western suburb. Following the relocation of the College, the Board of Trustees voted to begin the development of new academic programs within the health sciences. The Chicago College of Pharmacy began in 1991 and the College of Health Sciences began in 1992. In 1993, the Board of Trustees unanimously approved a single educational mission for the institution, and Midwestern University emerged. The College of Dental Medicine-Illinois began in 2011.
CCOM: The Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine: 4-year program; 200 students per class; degree offered: Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.). The Dean is Dr. Karen J. Nichols
CCP: The Chicago College of Pharmacy: 4-year program; 214 students per class; degree offered: Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.). The Dean is Dr. Nancy F. Fjortoft.
CDMI: The College of Dental Medicine: 4-year program; 125 students per class, degree offered: Doctor of Dental Medicine (D.M.D.). The Dean is Dr. Lex MacNeil.
CHS: The College of Health Sciences is one college with two Deans (Dr. Fred D. Romano, Dean, Downers Grove Campus; Dr. Jacqueline Smith, Dean, Glendale Campus).
The Downers Grove campus houses 7 programs. The Dean is Dr. Fred D. Romano
o Physical Therapy Program: 34-month program; 48 students per class, degree offered: Doctor of Physical Therapy (D.P.T.)
o Biomedical Sciences Program:
§ Master of Biomedical Science: 21-24 month program; 27 students per class; degree offered: Master of Biomedical Sciences (M.B.S.)
§ Master of Arts in Biomedical Science: 9-month program; 50 students per class; degree offered: Master of Arts in Biomedical Science (M.A.)
o Occupational Therapy Program: 27-month program; 38 students per class, degree offered: Master of Occupation Therapy (M.O.T.)
o Physician Assistant Program: 27-month program; 86 students per class; degree offered: Master of Medical Science (M.M.S.) in Physician Assistant Studies
o Behavioral Medicine Program: 5-year program; 25 students per class, degree offered: Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.)
o Doctor of Health Sciences Program: 2.5-4 year part-time program; 10 students per class, degree offered: Doctor of Health Science (D.H.S.)
o Speech-Language Program: 7-quarters program; 40 students per class; degree offered: Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology (M.S.)
The Glendale, Arizona, campus was founded in 1995 when the Board of Trustees approved the purchase of land and the building of this new campus. The Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine began in 1995, the College of Health Sciences in 1996, the College of Pharmacy–Glendale in 1998, the College of Dental Medicine in 2006, and the Arizona College of Optometry in 2009.
AZCOM: The Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine: 4-year program; 250 students per class; degree offered: Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.). The Dean is Dr. Lori Kemper.
CPG: The College of Pharmacy-Glendale: 3-year program (year-round); 150 students per class; degree offered: Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.). The Dean is Dr. Mitchell Emerson.
CDM: The College of Dental Medicine: 4-year program; 110 students per class; degree offered: Doctor of Dental Medicine (D.D.M.). The Dean is Dr. Brad Smith.
AZCOPT: The Arizona College of Optometry: 4-year program; 50 students per class; degree offered: Doctor of Optometry (O.D.). The Dean is Dr. Donald Jarnagin.
COLLEGE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE: (will open in August 2014) Degree offered: Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (D.V.M.). The Dean is Dr. Brian Sidaway.
CHS: The College of Health Science in Glendale houses 9 programs. The Dean is Dr. Jacquelyn M. Smith.
o Physical Therapy Program: 36-month program; 50 students per class, degree offered: Doctor of Physical Therapy (D.P.T.)
o Biomedical Sciences Program:
§ Master of Biomedical Science: 21-24 month program; 15 students per class; degree offered: Master of Biomedical Sciences (M.B.S.)
§ Master of Arts in Biomedical Science: 9-month program; 75 students per class; degree offered: Master of Arts in Biomedical Science (M.A.)
o Occupational Therapy Program: 27-month program; 28-32 students per class, degree offered: Master of Occupation Therapy (M.O.T.)
o Physician Assistant Program: 27-month program; 90 students per class; degree offered: Master of Medical Science (M.M.S.) in Physician Assistant Studies
o Clinical Psychology Program: 4-year program; 10-20 students per class, degree offered: Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.)
o Arizona School of Podiatric Medicine: 4-year program; 32 students per class; degree offered: Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (D.P.M.)
o Nurse Anesthesia Program: 27-month program; 28 students per class; degree offered: Master of Science (M.S.) in Nurse Anesthesia
o Cardiovascular Science Program: 21-month program; 25-30 students per class; degree offered: Master of Science (M.S.) in Cardiovascular Science
o Speech-Language Pathology Program: 7-quarters program; 40 students per class; degree offered: Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology (M.S.)
Last Updated: July 21, 2015 2
Organizational Chart
CHS programs
Biomedical Sciences Program
Healthcare providers must continue to strive for better technologies and treatments, become better teachers of future generations of health care providers, and learn improved ways to practice and care for patients. The Biomedical Sciences program prepares students for professional study or employment in science and research.
Office Suite: Cactus Wren Hall
Program Director: Leonard Bell, Ph.D.
Administrative Staff: Deb Hallett; David Zinn
http://www.midwestern.edu/Programs_and_Admission/AZ_Master_of_Biomedical_Sciences.html
http://www.midwestern.edu/Programs_and_Admission/AZ_Master_of_Arts_in_Biomedical_Science.html
Cardiovascular Science/Perfusion Program
The skills to support or substitute for patient cardiopulmonary function during heart-related surgeries and procedures, such as blood salvaging, circulatory support, artificial hearts, and cardiac pacemakers. Clinical fieldwork in hospital settings with professional cardiovascular team members is part of the rigorous didactic and laboratory education.
Office Suite: Ocotillo 208
Program Director: Ed Evans, M.A., C.P.
Administrative Staff: Sarah Reddington
http://www.midwestern.edu/Programs_and_Admission/AZ_Cardiovascular_Science.html
Clinical Psychology Program
Clinical psychology is the application of psychology to mental distress in a health and social care context. Clinical Psychologists assess mental health problems; conduct and use scientific research to understand mental health problems; develop, provide and evaluate psychological care and interventions (psychotherapy). In America, they normally hold a Ph.D. or a Psy.D. graduate degree, and often have postgraduate work experience.
Office Suite: Ocotillo 209
Executive Program Director: Arthur Freeman, Ph.D.
Administrative Staff: Elizabeth Armijo
http://www.midwestern.edu/Programs_and_Admission/AZ_Clinical_Psychology.html
Nurse Anesthesia Program
As anesthesia specialists, CRNAs take care of patients before, during and after surgical, obstetrical, or trauma stabilization procedures. The CRNA stays with the patient for the entire procedure, constantly monitoring every important function of your body and individually modifying your anesthetic to ensure your maximum safety and comfort.
Office Suite: Ocotillo 201
Program Director: Shari Burns, CRNA, Ed.D.
Administrative Staff: Alanna Connelly
http://www.midwestern.edu/Programs_and_Admission/AZ_Nurse_Anesthesia.html
Occupational Therapy Program
Occupational therapy is skilled treatment that helps individuals achieve independence in all facets of their lives. It gives people the "skills for the job of living" necessary for independent and satisfying lives. Services typically include:
· Customized treatment programs to improve one's ability to perform daily activities
· Comprehensive home and job site evaluations with adaptation recommendations
· Performance skills assessments and treatment
· Adaptive equipment recommendations and usage training
· Guidance to family members and caregivers
Occupational therapy practitioners are skilled professionals whose education includes the study of human growth and development with specific emphasis on the social, emotional, and physiological effects of illness and injury.
Office Suite: Glendale Hall
Program Director: Christine Merchant, Ph.D., OTR/L
Administrative Staff: Emily Smith
http://www.midwestern.edu/Programs_and_Admission/AZ_Occupational_Therapy.html
Physician Assistant Program
PAs are licensed to practice medicine with physician supervision. As part of their comprehensive responsibilities, PAs conduct physical exams, diagnose and treat illnesses, order and interpret tests, counsel on preventative health care, assist in surgery, and in most state, write prescriptions. PAs practice in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, Obstetrics and gynecology, Surgery, Cardiovascular surgery, Orthopedics, Emergency medicine.
Office Suite: Ocotillo 201
Program Director: Jeffrey Pearl, M.D.
Administrative Staff: Gillian Mains; Sylvia Burns
http://www.midwestern.edu/Programs_and_Admission/AZ_Physician_Assistant_Studies.html
Arizona School of Podiatric Medicine
A podiatrist is a physician that specializes in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases of the foot. According to the American Podiatric Medical Association in Today's Podiatrist, "Podiatrists are highly trained physicians and surgeons who treat one of the most fundamental parts of the body. Feet are complex anatomical structures, all-in-one stabilizers, shock absorbers, and propulsion engines that are instrumental to overall health and well-being. In practice, podiatrists can specialize in a variety of areas from sports medicine to pediatrics to surgery. Theywork in a variety of settings including private practices, clinics, hospitals, and educational environments. Many podiatrists own their own businesses. Podiatrists are the only doctors to receive specialized medical and surgical training and board certification in the care of the lower extremity."
Office Suite: Glendale Hall 328
Associate Dean & Director: Jeffrey Page, D.P.M.
Administrative Staff: Julie Brooker; Chelsea Estrada
http://www.midwestern.edu/Programs_and_Admission/AZ_Podiatric_Medicine.html
Physical Therapy
According to the American Physical Therapy Association, "Physical therapists are health care professionals who maintain, restore, and improve movement, activity, and health enabling individuals of all ages to have optimal functioning and quality of life, while ensuring patient safety and applying evidence to provide efficient and effective care. In addition, physical therapists are involved in promoting health, wellness, and fitness through risk factor identification and the implementation of services to reduce risk, slow the progression of or prevent functional decline and disability, and enhance participation in chosen life situations."
Office Suite: Glendale Hall 327
Program Director: Byron Russell, PT, Ph.D.
Administrative Staff: Jamie Burgoon; Audrey Parker
http://www.midwestern.edu/Programs_and_Admission/AZ_Physical_Therapy.html
Speech-Language Pathology
The Speech-Language Pathology Program provides academic, research,and clinical experiences that culminate in the Master of Science (M.S.) in Speech-Language Pathology degree.The program of study spans seven quarters of study, with degree completiontargeted for21 months.Five quarters of didactic coursework are followed by two quarters of internship experiences. Students may elect to complete a master's thesis or an alternate research-based capstone.Graduates of the program will be prepared for entry-levelpositions as speech-language pathologistsin a variety ofeducational or healthcare settings.
Office Suite: Cactus Wren Hall 302
Program Director: Tina Veale, Ph.D., CCC-SLP
Administrative Staff: Joy Brantley
https://www.midwestern.edu/programs-and-admission/az-speech-language-pathology.html
Accreditation
https://www.midwestern.edu/about/accreditations.html
Midwestern University is accredited byThe Higher Learning Commission, A Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (HLC/NCA), 230 South LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500, Chicago, IL 60604-1413; 800/621-7440.
Individual programs have their own independent accrediting bodies as well.
Mission
Midwestern University
Midwestern University's historical and sustaining philosophy dedicates the institution and its resources to the highest standards of academic excellence to meet the educational needs of the healthcare community.
Vision
Midwestern University will provide a safe and healthy environment that challenges its faculty, staff, and students to:
· Promote and maintain the osteopathic philosophy
· Nourish intellectual creativity and foster the critical thinking and communication skills that stimulate personal growth and engender professional development
· Support the teaching, scholarly activity, and service capabilities of the University
· Respect, appreciate, and acknowledge the achievements of all members of the academic community
· Embrace cultural and social diversity in the academic community and the community-at-large
College of Health Sciences
The College of Health Sciences is dedicated to excellence in the education of professionals who will meet the healthcare and service needs of the community. This mission is expressed in the education, scholarship, and service objectives of the programs of the College of Health Sciences.
Program
Individual programs have their own mission statements and/or vision statements.
CHS Website
http://www.midwestern.edu/CHS_Deans_Office.html
The CHS Website provides information on CHS and its programs, as well as resources for faculty, staff, and students. Faculty and staff resources include frequently asked questions; policies, procedures and forms; a syllabi template; information on research and scholarship; and more. Students have access to information on international rotations, subsidized housing, as well as the Student Council. Links to other websites containing information on academic calendars, block schedules, and catalogs for both campuses are also available.