Whitney
Schlegel,
PhD
Associate Professor Biology, Program Director, Faculty Leadership and Engagement
Indiana University, IU Center for Rural Engagement
Dr. Whitney Schlegel is an Associate Professor and Director of Undergraduate Internships in the Biology Department and Director of Faculty Leadership and Engagement for the Center for Rural Engagement at Indiana University, Bloomington. Dr. Schlegel works with and connects faculty from diverse disciplines in inter/multi/transdisciplinary research and teaching, with a most recent focus on interprofessional and collaborative practice in partnership with rural Indiana communities. Dr. Schlegel is an integrative systems physiologist and teaches pre-professional students interested in pursing careers in health care utilizing team and case-based learning, collaborative inquiry and interprofessional practice.
Presenting at the Nexus Summit:
The intended learning objectives for attendees are to: 1. Explain “Strategic Doing” as a leadership model for building collaborations2. Explore strategies for the development and implementation of events aimed at enhancing rural healthcare access and health literacy3. Discuss an approach to engage students with IPECP4. Discuss evaluation methodologiesRural Americans face health disparities (e.g., food deserts, environmental barriers to physical activity, and access to quality health care) which negatively impact their physical and mental well-being. Rural community members are also more…