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IPE Social Activities
Marshall B. Ketchum University
Type of Project: Extracurricular / Orientation / Social
Description of the Project: The purpose of the IPE social activities at Marshall B. Ketchum University (MBKU) is to provide an opportunity for all students to interact in an informal setting. The intent is to reduce barriers for interactions.
Why the Project was Selected: During the planning phase of developing an Interprofessional Health Care University, a more relaxed and informal environment (social) component was developed as a supplement to the didactic and clinical activities.
Participating in on-campus social activities enables students to meet people who share common interests and individuals who can help them academically, or even professionally. Relationship-building is a good life skill for students to learn because of needed experiences such as negotiation, communication, and networking.
Learning Objectives:
1. To provide opportunities to meet and greet all MBKU students in a more relaxed and social environment
2. To provide a venue for students to “take a break” from the rigors of academic demands
3. To develop relationship-building skills
4. To develop students skills in emotional intelligence
5. To recognize, relate, and discuss various at-risk lifestyle situations
Activities:
1. Informal Events
a. All-student BBQ
b. All incoming students - bowling with their peer advisors
c. Italian Ice event during the 1st year Professional Ethics class
d. MBKU 5-year celebration
e. Ice cream events during the year sponsored by the Office of Student Affairs
f. Health information week – daily interprofessional activities
2. First Year Population Health Course (Students from Optometry, Pharmacy, Physician Assistant)
a. b.
Poverty simulation – students participate as a typical low income family and the situations that are encountered in daily life situations
Disaster simulation – students participate in a simulated disaster situation
June 2020
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