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Send us a textRuth Johnston shares her harrowing journey as the mother of an autistic son who developed schizophrenia, and how this experience drove her to advocate for Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT) in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania following a family tragedy.• Ruth's son was diagnosed with autism as a teenager, after she had already been homeschooling him for years• Around age 13, he began showing signs of developing schizophrenia, though it took a decade to recognize the condition• Current laws prevented intervention despite clear evidence of his deteriorating mental state• Expert testimony revealed 5-34% of autistic individuals may develop schizophrenia as adults• Anosognosia (inability to recognize one's own mental illness) prevents many from seeking help voluntarily• AOT programs allow civil courts to mandate treatment before dangerous situations occur• The "black robe effect" of a judge's order can help individuals comply with treatment• Modern medications like Abilify can dramatically improve quality of life without severe side effects• Patient advocacy groups often oppose AOT but don't represent those with severe schizophrenia• Ruth founded AOT4AlleghenyCounty.com to advocate for these needed programsTo learn more about Ruth Johnston's advocacy efforts or to get involved, visit AOT4AlleghenyCounty.com or email AOT4AlleghenyCounty@gmail.com.https://tonymantor.comhttps://Facebook.com/tonymantorhttps://instagram.com/tonymantorhttps://twitter.com/tonymantorhttps://youtube.com/tonymantormusicintro/outro music bed written by T. WildWhy Not Me the World music published by Mantor Music (BMI)
Join Ted Richane and Ruth Johnson as they discuss the ins and outs of producing documentaries with a social impact. Learn about the various funding models, from philanthropic support to equity investments, and the challenges of balancing creative vision with the needs of distributors and audiences. Gain insights into the world of documentary filmmaking and the power of storytelling to inspire change. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dr. Ruth Johnston, vice president of NACUBO Consulting joins Liz Clark to talk about NACUBO Consulting. Ruth talks about the expertise, experience, and leadership abilities NACUBO consultants bring to each engagement. She also discusses some of the top issues for which institutions are seeking solutions. Ruth also explains how NACUBO Consultants are integrating tools available from NACUBO such as the Student Success Hub, resources developed by NACUBO's analytics team, and more. Links & Notes Learn more about NACUBO Consulting Connect with Ruth Johnston on LinkedIn Access the NACUBO Student Success Hub Explore additional analytics resources from NACUBO Discover Higher Education's Top 5 Business Issues of 2024
The wreck of Endurance, the ship crewed by Ernest Shackleton and Irish seamen including Kerry's Tom Crean and Cork man Timothy McCarthy, was thought lost forever when it became trapped in pack ice and later sank in November 1915. More than a century later, the crew of Endurance22 achieved what was widely regarded as impossible - a successful attempt to locate the shipwreck. A new Disney+ documentary, 'Endurance', out this month, details the hunt for the wreckage, and Seán is joined by the documentary's Producer, Ruth Johnston, to discuss.Image: National Geographic
The wreck of Endurance, the ship crewed by Ernest Shackleton and Irish seamen including Kerry's Tom Crean and Cork man Timothy McCarthy, was thought lost forever when it became trapped in pack ice and later sank in November 1915. More than a century later, the crew of Endurance22 achieved what was widely regarded as impossible - a successful attempt to locate the shipwreck. A new Disney+ documentary, 'Endurance', out this month, details the hunt for the wreckage, and Seán is joined by the documentary's Producer, Ruth Johnston, to discuss.Image: National Geographic
Tubes Spin On Sport EXCLUSIVE | Cricket Season is almost here and Cricket Tasmania's Women are looking to achieve an unprecedented 4th Ruth Preddy trophy in a row. The new recruits join and familiar faces as Tubes speaks exclusively with Nicola Carey, Lizelle Lee and Ruth Johnston ahead of the 2024/2025 Women's National Cricket League season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ruth joined the boys to discuss the Hobart Hurricanes' season and her form this year! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On today's show we had Ruth Johnston, Richard "Bear" Robinson, John Luttrell and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dr. Ruth Johnston is Vice Chancellor, Chief Operating Officer, and Chief COVID-19 Officer at New Mexico State University in Las Cruces, New Mexico. In this episode, Johnston joins our host Donna Schiele to talk about being nimble, challenges ahead for higher education, and why understanding the system from all perspectives is critical for a CBO. “To be a successful CBO or COO, you really need to understand the system, and not just the administrative side but how the students fit in, how the faculty fit in, how shared governance works,” she says. All while you're also handling the administration of it all. Administration is in support of the academy. “Our job is to make sure the goals for the academy are reached.” She emphasizes goals for student success; research and creativity; and extension, outreach, and service. Join us for a conversation with Johnston as she talks about the value of walking meetings, leaning into the job to make yourself do parts you may not be looking forward to, and the value of metrics.
Always be Faithful...Lynne James, long-time Port Neches-Groves ISD educator, talks with Buck and Brad about...growing up Groves;attending school at Groves Junior High;attending Port Neches-Groves High School, where she was drum major, valedictorian, and student body president;writing the words to PN-G's Cherokee Fight Song;serving as Indianette director for eleven years;honoring the Indianettes on their 70th anniversary with new, never-before-heard material; and other topics!The podcast brings up a wide range of names from Southeast Texas, including Frank Gioviale, Ruth Johnston, Earl Jeffrey, Morris Perkins, Zack Byrd, Albert Long, Lyndall Griggs, Jerry LaCroix, Gerry Mouton, Bubba Busceme, Emmy Lou Scott, Rex McConnell, Gene McCollum, Juanelle Jones, Rodney LeBoeuf, Irene Ford, Jean Babb, Patsy Cox, Doris Davis, Shirley Jones, Beverly Rogers, Paula Sory, Thomasine Ward, Latretta Young, Beth Guidry, Jimmie Lou Ford, Cyndy Voss, Doug Ethridge, Sammy Almany, Matt Burnett, Teresa Lee Burnett, Wanda Carole Wrinkle Ford, Leslie Gardiner, Sherry Gardiner Varner, Joy Gardiner, Oliver Monk, and more! Other well-known names that are included in the podcast are Elvis Presley, Camille Long Hill, and Johnny Carson!It's a special edition, as part of our salute to the Indianettes in their 70th anniversary year (1951 - 2021).So put on your Purple and White, and fire up Cherokee!Here Come the Indians...Down the Trails of Victory!Right here on Down Trails of Victory podcast!!!!
Today brings us a new conversation with one of our favorite return guests. Ruth Johnston serves as Vice Chancellor for Planning & Administration for University of Washington Bothell and is a leader in organizational excellence in higher education. What's more, she's third vice president on the WACUBO board of directors, helping the organization bring a vibrant curriculum to business officers in the excellence space. She joins Howard this week for a conversation in building collaboration between Business and Academic Officers along with useful tips to deal with overwhelm in the workplace, something we all struggle with. Ruth also gives us a preview of things to come at the WACUBO Annual Conference in Vancouver on May 5-8, 2019. Check out the links in the show notes for more information or visit www.wacubo.org to learn more. About Ruth Johnston Ruth Johnston serves as Vice Chancellor for University of Washington Bothell Planning & Administration and provides leadership for administrative, financial, facilities and human resource operations. Dr. Johnston is a longtime University leader, with 37 years of experience in areas including housing and food services, continuing education, human resources, financial management, finance and facilities, and student fiscal services. She most recently served as Associate Vice President and Chief of Staff for the UW Planning & Management, with responsibility for units including organizational excellence, UW Sustainability and the business diversity program. Dr. Johnston holds a doctorate in organizational development and higher education, a master’s degree in human relations and a bachelor’s in counseling psychology. Ruth serves as second Vice President on the Western Association of College & University Business Officers board of directors. She also teaches a variety of classes and workshops, and consults with higher education institutions and associations and some federal agencies. Links & Notes Learn more about Ruth Johnston Register for the WACUBO Annual Conference 2019 in Vancouver, BC — May 5-8, 2019
Ruth Johnston with with us to discuss the Remembrance Project on illegal immigration at the top of the hour and then we have Open Lines and topics to finish off the program, thanks for stoppping in, Folks and don't forget to sign up for the our Holloween bash at 710KNUS.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In just a few weeks, the Western Association of College and University Business Officers 2016 Annual Conference is set to convene in San Francisco, California. The program is full of incredible speakers and events kicking off Sunday, April 24 with a Keynote by former Secretary of State Dr. Condoleezza Rice, and a catalog of university presidents and business officers who are leading the charge for change in their institutions. You can find out more about the conference at wacubo.org. Ruth Johnston is Associate Vice President at University of Washington. As such, she serves as Chief of Staff for Planning & Management, and leads and facilitates UW's Organizational Excellence, working across the university leading and facilitating strategic planning, process improvements, developing future leaders, measuring performance, and helping to manage change. That background makes Ruth the perfect person to join us for this conversation. Howard Teibel and Ruth Johnston are among the speakers at this year’s WACUBO annual conference. They’ll be presenting “Cultivating Organizational Excellence” together day one, April 24th at 2pm, leading a conversation around organizational maturity, defining organizational health, and uncovering how you support yourself and others through organizational change. So mark your calendars, and we’ll see you in San Francisco.
Managing university infrastructure is a critical responsibility for those in the role of CBO, but one shared by many groups across the institution. But what happens when you realize that infrastructure begins to lag the demands of the academy? This week, University of Washington Associate Vice President Ruth Johnston joins us to introduce TAP — Transforming Administration Program — a program designed to look inside and across the institution to identify and execute the projects designed to improve service delivery, enhance service to the campus, reduce waste, and reduce costs. The TAP team has worked hard to unify the institution’s stakeholders and increase communication and transparency as a result. If you’re looking for a model for improving service delivery across your campus, join us this week for a welcome blueprint for transformation!
University of Washington has become a beacon for organizational effectiveness in higher education. The work of building strength through communication and collaboration across the institution has helped to drive capacity for new projects and greater effectiveness in existing operations. This week on the show, UW’s Ruth Johnston joins us to share insights on developing a best-in-class program around organizational excellence. Her team is behind the upcoming workshop, Effective Group Decision-Making & Communicating Strategically. Led by our own Howard Teibel, this workshop is designed for UW deans, senior administrators, and staff involved in organizational change. Listen in for a unique perspective on driving change in higher education from a recognized leader the field.
We're excited to bring you this week's episode! Ruth Johnston and her son have taken a plunge that strikes fear into most single parents: world travel. alone. with a 9 year old. Ruth pulls it off with a great sense of humor and light touch, as she truly tries to make the most out of the years she has raising her son. Are they rich? No. Are they grabbing life with both hands and making memories with no regrets? Absolutely! They've been to able to see some incredible sights and even more importantly, spend some amazing time together building a bond that will last a lifetime.