April 2006
Welcome to the April issue of The Scholar-Practitioner, which focuses on health, whether physical mental, whether old or young. Remember, the authors and I would like to know your reactions to the articles, what you find helpful, and what topics you would like covered in subsequent issues.
Visiting International Scholar Corner The April articles reflect a range of topics and begin with an eminent Visiting International Scholar from South Africa in the field of psychology. D. J. W. Strümpfer, Ph.D. conceptually built on the construct of Antonovsky’s salutogenesis (origins of health) and created fortigenesis (origins of psychological well-being). Read more
Faculty Corner This article is followed by a response from Dr. Morton Wagenfeld of our health faculty. See the September 2005 issue of The Scholar-Practitioner for Dr. Wagenfeld’s article on salutogenesis. Read more
Scholar-Practitioner Corner I In honor of National Child Abuse and Prevention Month, Dr. Phyllis Wallace presents an insightful exploration of “When Home Is Not Safe: Child Maltreatment.” Read more
Scholar-Practitioner Corner II Dr. Sabine Cassell provides an abstract of her dissertation research: “Characteristics of Mental Health Clinicians Participating in Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs) and Accepting HMO Patients.” Read more
Scholar-Practitioner Corner III Dr. Michael R. Rose shares his dissertation abstract on “The Impact of Homecare Services on Homebound Elderly Individuals Living Independently Alone in the Community.” Read more
Student Corner In the Student Corner, Jeffrey A. Hoyle tells of his experience writing his first article (in the March issue of The Scholar-Practitioner), in “Joining the Dialogue.” Read more
Professional Development Corner Dr. Regina A. Galer-Unti, of our public health faculty, writes the second in a series of articles in the Professional Development Corner. This article, “Preparing for Publication: Strategies to Maximize Your Chances for Publication,” covers a topic requested in our November readers’ survey. Read more
The Research Corner The Research Corner is hosted by Dr. Cynthia Lanier of the public health faculty, who shares her thoughts and insights into this question: “Why Should Health Care Professionals Use Theory in Intervention Design?”
APA Corner Dr. Gary Burkholder, assistant dean of student success in the School of Psychology and our resident expert in APA, begins his APA Corner, based on a suggestion from our November survey. He begins with “APA: Professional Writing with Style.” Read more
Guest Corner In the Guest Corner, we begin a series of articles on Considering Practice Options: Solo Practice or Partnership? Our guest contributors, Drs. Howard Layne and Nancy Croughwell, partners in a private physical therapy clinic in Florida, share their experiences to help you consider which option is best for you. This topic was also suggested in our November survey. Read more
Writing Corner The Writing Corner has a new columnist, Amber Cook, one of Jeff Zuckerman’s senior staff members from the Writing Lab. She talks about the importance of “Self-Editing, or How to Turn a Rough Draft into a First Draft.” Read more
Library Corner The Library Corner’s host, Jay Wilkerson, tells us “How the Library Provides Services to Students in Their First Quarter, and Why We Do It the Way We Do.” Read more
Call for Papers, Proposals: Walden Conference on Social Change Walden University seeks proposals from researchers, scholars and practitioners for the 2006 Conference on Social Change, “Uncommon Vision and the Common Good.” Read more
Call for Papers Announcement of the 16th International Congress on Care of the Terminally Ill, to be held Sept. 26–29, 2006, at the Palais des Congrès, Montréal, Canada Read more
Closing Thoughts Previews of Coming Attractions in The Scholar-Practitioner Upcoming articles and instructions for contributing.
If you are interested in submitting sections of a KAM or an article or commentary, keep in mind that the themes for the next three issues of our community-building publication are as follows: April – Health, May – Underserved Populations, June – Innovative Programs. Get involved in the dialogue!
