Office of Research and Scholarship

A Message from the Associate Dean of Research

Welcome to the College of Health Sciences Office of Research and Scholarship!

We have a rich and exciting program in research and scholarship within the College of Health Sciences. You will find scientists and scholars deeply committed and passionate about improving the health of some of the most significant challenges facing Kentuckians. Our work extends from the bench to the community with world class facilities and researchers leading the way. Our office strives to provide deep and enriching services to our faculty. We are proud of the array of programs we offer, ranging from pilot grant funding, early career mentorship, and robust services for our scholars among the 15 different programs we offer.

I am incredibly proud of the work our faculty and staff do in the College of Health Sciences to improve the health of Kentuckians and beyond. I hope you will feel the same way after looking over our work. Please contact our office if you have any questions.

Best,

Brian Noehren
Associate Dean for Research

Scholarship

The faculty learning community (FLC) will explore the possibilities and procedures of the scholarship of teaching and learning (SoTL), particularly for faculty participants who have been trained in and practice health sciences research methods. Envisioned as a two-part, two-year program, the FLC will meet once a month for 60-90 minutes. The first semester (Fall 2022) will focus on learning about SoTL from both interdisciplinary and health sciences perspectives (e.g., design considerations, methods, examples), after which participants may choose to continue for the remaining three semesters (Spring 2023 – Spring 2024) in designing, implementing, analyzing, and writing up a SoTL project either as individuals or in teams. Guest speakers with experience in SoTL will be brought in to the FLC meetings through the duration of the FLC.

Welcome Message

Welcome to the College of Health Sciences (CHS) Office of Research and Scholarship (ORS)!

The exceptional research and scholarship at CHS showcase the dedication and expertise of our faculty, staff, and students in addressing critical health challenges. Our expertise spans a rich array of content areas from clinical and rehabilitation sciences to the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) and more. Our scholars are making meaningful contributions to improve lives.

As the Director of Scholarship, I am honored to support and enhance these efforts by fostering collaboration, advancing our scholarly profile, and providing resources and mentorship to ensure faculty success. Our team is here to connect scholars, spark innovation, and create a supportive environment for impactful research from project design to dissemination. Please explore our resources and reach out with any questions or ideas—we look forward to supporting your success.

Sincerely,

Leslie Woltenberg
Director of Scholarship