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Health Sciences, Pharmacy Programs Set to launch
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Who will meet the need for health care providers as 77 million aging baby boomers begin to retire? How will injuries and illnesses be treated in the
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future – or prevented before they occur? The School of Health Sciences and the proposed School of Pharmacy at High Point University will prepare students for careers in rapidly-growing fields that answer these questions. Together, the schools will launch new graduate programs leading HPU through another cycle of prestigious growth. In turn, the programs will equip graduates to work in health-related fields expected to grow up to 39 percent, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Health Sciences, which already houses undergraduate programs in exercise science and athletic training, proposes to offer graduate programs in physician assistant studies and physical therapy in a phased schedule starting 2015. The School of Pharmacy’s inaugural class will arrive in 2016. The two schools will be housed in a new, 170,000-square-foot building with an estimated cost of $60 million. The facility will be constructed on the main campus. “We are currently in the process of working to ensure that the professional standards and requirements of SACS (our regional accrediting body) as well as those of ARCPA (Physician Assistant), ACPE (Pharmacy), and CAPTE (Physical Therapy) are all in place,” says Dr. Dennis Carroll, provost. “With already established undergraduate programs in biology, biochemistry, chemistry, physics, exercise science and athletic training, our students can experience a seamless transition from undergraduate science to graduate and professional programs in the health sciences and pharmacy – all offered at HPU.”
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“These are programs that will allow our graduates to find flourishing career opportunities quickly after they graduate, if not before,” says Dr. Daniel Erb, dean of the School of Health Sciences, who hails from Duke University. “They will be able to provide care for individuals in the Piedmont Triad, in North Carolina, across the United States and throughout the world.” Faculty for both programs are now being hired from schools like Johns Hopkins University, and they’re exhibiting an unwavering dedication to creating programs that are substantial and innovative. Health Sciences recently opened a $3 million Human Biomechanics and Physiology Lab, which is already providing current students with opportunities for research in a leading-edge facility that rivals the best in the country.
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and Botanical Gardens provide sanctuary for students,,community Lush plants in the Mariana H. Qubein Arboretum and Botanical Gardens sprawl through campus, but in truth, their roots stretch farther into the greater High Point community.
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Top left: Numerous gardens are in full bloom on campus throughout the entire year. Top right: Kay Maynard is a community member who has made a connection with campus by dedicating hours of service to the gardens. Bottom: Sophomore Shelby Jones is one of many students who volunteer to tend to the gardens and maintain campus health as a way to give back to the university.
Raylene Fealy, a community volunteer, helped install The Welcome Garden on campus this year, located at the main entrance to the university. It includes a mix of permanent plants, evergreen perennials and splashes of colorful annuals.
The gardens, which include nearly two dozen spaces on campus reserved for special plants and trees, rely on the dedication of volunteers to keep them healthy and thriving. Jon Roethling, curator for the grounds, manages the process while others – student and community volunteers – find their own solace tending to the vines, branches and blooms. Kay Maynard, a board of trustee member, and Raylene Fealy, a High Point resident, have donated numerous hours to the gardens. HPU students like Shelby Jones have dug a special place in their heart for the gardens as well. Jones, a sophomore, already knew a thing or two about gardening. Her grandfather, Wyatt LeFever, was a horticulturist and considered by many to be a “master gardener” in the Piedmont Triad. The philosophy major also
saw the gardens as an opportunity to perform some down to earth, gritty work. “I enjoyed knowing that I was giving back to something bigger than myself and showing gratitude for all of the opportunities and great experiences that the school provides for me,” says Jones. “It also felt good to be outside and force yourself to do some hard work.” Along with the serenity of nature and beauty of campus, the manual labor can be surprisingly rewarding, adds Fealy. “Being allowed to participate in what is becoming one of the premiere garden collections in the state and beyond provides a wonderful sense of accomplishment, and gives a tiny piece of ownership to me as a community volunteer,” Fealy says.
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Their efforts have proved fruitful as five new, large Oak trees have been added to the Kester International Promenade, and an expansion of the azalea path along Blessing residence hall is underway. In addition, HPU was awarded the Tree Campus USA Award for the fourth consecutive year in March. HPU is one of only six campuses in the state honored with this designation. Spaces dedicated to nature continue to expand, all thanks to the work of a few good gardeners who aren’t afraid to commit their time to a lasting cause. “We have planted bushes and bulbs, weeded beds and just about anything the campus needs,” says Maynard. “I love to be involved with the university, and I love gardening. It’s a great fit for many people looking to give back.” ■
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Along with new construction, the programs will welcome at maturity 700 new students and 100 faculty and staff to join the HPU family.
Students create impact while gaining professional experience Helping a young child learn to read. Teaching a refugee mother how to cook healthy meals in a new country. Serving food to someone who hasn’t eaten in days. Developing a turn-key marketing campaign for a local nonprofit. What is the importance of acts such as these? For High Point University students who take classes in the Service Learning Program, these acts allow them to develop knowledge and skills in a practical way that creates change in the community while learning to work in a challenging, diverse economy. Service Learning breaks open the walls of the traditional classroom to create an experiential classroom out in the world. When Dr. Joseph Blosser, the Robert G. Culp Jr. Director of Service Learning, arrived at HPU, he found faculty already serving local nonprofits, such as Ward Street Mission, Church World Service and Helping Hands, as a learning tool in their classes. And the campus was filled with students holding fundraisers for causes like breast cancer research, ending hunger and preventing childhood obesity. The stage was set for a service learning experience to be easily integrated into the university’s academic program. There are now numerous faculty on campus who have been trained to effectively integrate service into courses that range from the liberal arts, such as English and ethics, to professional programs like strategic communication, education and criminal justice. “Students are getting job skills through these courses while also taking a closer look at their community and understanding what it takes to make an impact in the world,” says Blosser. “Our evaluations of the courses show that students like to learn through hands-on service, that they feel more connected to HPU because of their service, and that the service helps them better understand and navigate our increasingly complex democratic society.” The program received funding from sources like the Robert G. and Ellen S. Gutenstein Foundation in recent years and continues to expand. It offers students like Alex Perdue, an exercise science major, and Haley Slone, a strategic communication major, extraordinary opportunities to make an impact on the lives of others in a way that prepares them for future careers.
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The Knot Garden, one of two dozen gardens on campus, weaves a tapestry of bold, seasonal color framed by a structured hedge pattern. The Mariana H. Qubein Arboretum and Botanical Gardens continue to expand, preserving the environmental surroundings and natural beauty of campus.
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On the cover: Service is woven into the core curriculum and holistic learning environment at High Point University. The cover features Cynthia Chiofolo, a junior graphic design major from Littleton, Colo., planting a fresh garden in the yard of a High Point neighbor. This is merely one way that students create a positive impact in their community. See her story on page 82.
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