The Capital Area College Access Network is a regional organization in mid-michigan working to with K-16 education, workforce development, and various non-profits with the goal of increasing the percentage of high school graduates with a degree or cer...

Students trained in coaching and teaching skills for high school string players in order to go out into the community in Spring 2022 and coach students at different high schools. They received training from area educators during Fall 2021 and observe...

YELL provides a curriculum-based program focused on developing advocacy skills, disability identity/pride, and leadership skills, and addresses the impact of ableism, and internalized ableism.  Alongside this experience, it assists faculty/staff/ ser...

Alternatives in Motion is a non-profit organization in Grand Rapids MI that provides mobility equipment (wheelchairs, power chairs, walkers, home mobility equipment) for underserved populations. This includes pediatric and adult populations. We are e...

assessing the well-being and mental health of immigrant populations residing in Michigan amid COVID-19 pandemic. Poverty, limited healthcare access, and fear of legal repercussions can place immigrant populations at a higher risk for developing sever...

I do a continuing series of presentations to school and community groups, as well as medical professionals, on concussions and athlete health.

Working in collaboration with stakeholders and researchers at Mercy Health St. Mary's, Grand Rapids, to develop projects aimed at improving the quality of healthcare services. Projects include studies of reasons for in-person care avoidance during th...

This activity was interrupted by the pandemic. The K12 Partnership group was comprised of clinical experience-focused faculty in the Teacher Preparation Program and district and school leaders from key K12 partners. The goals were to: - reduce finan...

The number of lumbar spinal fusion patients increases each year nationwide. The amount of opioid pain medication used can affect the outcomes, patient satisfaction, and quality of recovery. In this project, emphasis was placed on implementing and usi...

Background and Review of Literature: A Healthy Work Environment (HWE) has broad implications impacting wellness and retention of team members, recruitment, quality and safety of care delivered, and the overall organizational culture. A review of the ...

This community-partnered study will scale a community, provider, and system-level implementation intervention to reduce African American maternal morbidity and mortality disparities in two Michigan counties (Genesee and Kent). We will test the interv...

This "project" is part of the Capstone course ITM444 (offered every Spring) where organizations with IT-related needs submit their own project proposals to be staffed by student teams of 4-5 students. We usually attract a range of organizations from...

Field placements for social work students.

To track workplace injuries and illnesses. Educate health care practioners to recognize work-related conditions Develop and disseminate educational material to prevent work-related conditions

In 2021, the RCAH Center for Poetry hosted ten virtual events open to the public--including readings, performances, talks, and workshops by guest poets. In the fall of 2021, the RCAH Center for Poetry administered the Richard Benvenuto and Tom Samet ...

Why: The Michigan Good Food Charter is an action and advocacy framework that promotes collaboration to advance a “good food system” in Michigan, that is a thriving food economy distinguished by equity, health, and sustainability. The Charter was in...

Immigration Law Clinic represents indigent immigrant clients in all their legal needs: particular focus on victims of domestic violence, trafficking, and other crimes

This is a multi-disciplinary research project, including hospital partners, to develop methodologies for improving the overall capacity management practices in a regional health system.

The Evidence Based Trauma Treatment Certificate provides students with the opportunity to develop competencies in working with individuals who have experienced trauma and implementing an evidence-based practice. Students will choose to focus their ce...

As part of a funded training grant I direct, I am working in collaboration with various organizations in the community (Michigan Education Corps, school districts, institutions of higher education) to help make school psychology training more accessi...

Support a cohort of Michigan-based hospitals and healthcare systems to advance their procurement of healthy, local foods from a diverse array of community based farm and food businesses. Convene partners, participate in group activities, conduct surv...

Seminar-based presentations for nurses, social workers, elder committee, and National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys.

Continued development and implementation of MSU’s Grand Rapids Innovation Park, which is focused on health care innovation and includes a startup incubator managed by the MSU Research Foundation/Spartan Innovations. Work included recruitment of ten...

This is a multisite research project examining the potential benefit of training early intervention providers in the Part C system to use an evidence-based parent-mediated intervention with toddlers with social communication delays.

Partnership with Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan and Michigan Tribes to explore the cultural supports for the development of young children.