Presentation Archive

Health Literacy in a Changing America             

Originally presented November 18, 2010  

Michele Devlin, professor of health, physical education & leisure services
Mark Grey, professor of sociology, anthropology & criminology 

Health Literacy is defined as the degree to which individuals have the capacity to obtain, process and understand basic health information needed to make appropriate health care decisions.  Studies reveal that 50 percent of all adults in the U.S. have low health literacy and can't understand basic healthcare information. Low health literacy increases the risk of unnecessary treatments, death, illness, medical errors, longer hospital stays, and other complications.  This webinar defines health literacy; describes the economic and human impact of this situation; and discusses strategies for individuals and organizations to improve their ability to understand and express health information more effectively. 

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2009-2010 Presentations

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The Dalai Lama: A Sacred Tradition

Originally presented May 5, 2010

In anticipation of His Holiness the Fourteenth Dalai Lama's visit to UNI on Tuesday, May 18, 2010, UNI offered a special one-hour presentation about the cultural, political and philosophical traditions of the Dalai Lama. The presenters discussed the Dalai Lama as an individual and what he represents to the Tibetan people and the world. Part of the discussion focused on non-violence, one of the important elements of the Dalai Lama's universal message. Presenters were The Venerable Geshe Thupten Dorjee, an ordained Buddhist monk and instructor at the University of Arkansas; Sidney Burris, professor of English and director of the Fulbright College Honors Program and the Religious Studies Program at the University of Arkansas; Jeannie Steele, professor of curriculum & instruction at UNI.

Presentation Materials

Link to Online Presentation (This will open in Adobe Connect, if you can't access, Downloaded Flash Player)

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"Building Strong & Effective Teams"

Originally presented April 28, 2010

This hour webinar features UNI professor Victoria Robinson who discusses the essential ingredients for team productivity. How does a leader cultivate a culture of the collaborative spirit that eliminates the blame game and accentuates accountability, synergy and performance? This session focuses on how leaders and their team can nurture and obtain goals, understand roles and contributions of all team members, share team information and solve problems together, build trust and connection within the team and conduct effective meetings.

Presentation Materials

Link to Online Presentation (This will open in Adobe Connect, if you can't access, Downloaded Flash Player)

Building Strong Teams presentation (PDF)

 

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"Work-Life Balance:  What It Is and How You Can Achieve It"

Originally presented February 24, 2010

This 60-minute session features UNI professor Adam Butler and his presentation about living a balanced life. Work-life balance is a popular topic in the business press, and many people wish they could lead a more balanced life. In Butler's presentation, "Achieving Work-Life Balance," he argues that the issue of work-life balance is not a management fad and that an imbalanced life creates problems for workers and organizations. Butler conveys scientific research in an entertaining way, proposing steps that individuals and organizations can take to enhance work-life balance.

Presentation Materials

Link to Online Presentation (This will open in Adobe Connect, if you can't access, Downloaded Flash Player)

Self-Assessment Form  (Referenced in the presentation, PDF download)

Presentation Slides  (PDF)