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Nancy Gee, Ph.D is a Professor of Psychiatry in Human Animal Interaction, and the Director of the Centre for Human Animal Interaction at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) in Richmond, VA. The Centre is the only one of its kind to be housed in a School of Medicine, and in addition to research and educational activities it also houses the “Dogs On Call” therapy dog program. With over 90 DOC volunteer dog-and-handler teams, this program engages in upwards of 100,000 meaningful interactions with patients, staff, and students in the VCU Health system during a typical year.  Nancy is  also the co-editor of “The Role of Companion Animals in the Treatment of Mental Disorders”.If you would like to invite Alex to speak at your organisation please email thinkingmindpodcast@gmail.com with "Speaking Enquiry" in the subject line. If you would like to enquire about an online psychotherapy appointment with Dr. Alex, you can email - alexcurmitherapy@gmail.com.Give feedback here - thinkingmindpodcast@gmail.com -  Follow us here: Twitter @thinkingmindpod Instagram @thinkingmindpodcastJoin Our Mailing List! - https://thinkingmindpod.aidaform.com/mailinglistsignupSUPPORT: buymeacoffee.com/thinkingmind.

In this episode of The Messenger Movement Podcast, host Tamra Andress sits down with Ryan Lauterio, the founder of Maker Institute—an innovative studio that fuses art and theology. Ryan shares his personal journey from a challenging childhood, where art became a refuge from anxiety, to a transformative encounter with Jesus that reshaped his identity and purpose. Discover the mission of Maker Institute, which aims to cultivate a multi-generational community of creators who produce art and design from a biblical worldview. Ryan emphasizes the vital role of character development, gratitude, and humility in the creative process, urging Christians to actively shape culture through excellence in their artistic endeavors. Tune in to learn about the unique fellowship program offered at the Maker Institute, which equips students to integrate their faith and creativity, and explore how art can be a powerful vehicle for driving out darkness and bringing light into the world. Don't miss this inspiring conversation that highlights the importance of combining faith and creativity in every aspect of life! Where to Find Ryan: Ryan Lauterio is a studio artist specializing in painting, drawing, studio methods, curating, and the intersection of art and theology. He holds a B.A. and M.A. in Studio Art from CSU Sacramento and an MFA in Painting and Printmaking from Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU). In addition to his academic background, Ryan underwent three years of in-house theological training at Remnant Church in Richmond, VA, from 2011 to 2014 before serving as Pastor at Remnant for Art and Culture from 2014 to 2020. Ryan is the founder and Director of Shockoe Artspace, a gallery in Richmond, VA, which has hosted exhibitions featuring both local and nationally recognized artists since its launch as a 501(c)(3) in 2016. His work has been published in New American Painter, Image Journal, and more and is part of several notable collections, including Capital One's primary art collection. He has exhibited in galleries and museums across the U.S. and internationally, and his contribution to IVP's Studies in Theology and the Arts series will be released in December 2024.Ryan has co-directed the award-winning documentary The Builder and co-hosted the Shockoe Artspeak podcast for four years. He is set to launch a new podcast, Reformational Makers, and co-found The Maker Institute of Studio Art and Theology, which begins this fall, 2024. https://themakerinstitute.org https://ryanlauterio.com/home.html https://newchristianmakers.com Where to Find Tamra: Become a Millionaire Messenger! Take your Voice and Vocation to the Nations: https://fitinfaithmedia.com/millionaire-messenger ⁉️ Have a faith & or biz question you'd like to have me answer? Feel free to write it, along with your honest review on Apple Podcasts - I'll share you and give you the answer in an upcoming episode!

In this episode of Where Public Finance Works, we explore the remarkable career of Denise Laussade, a distinguished leader in university treasury operations with roles at both Purdue University and Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU).  Join host Tyler Traudt as he uncovers the deep-seated love for dance and music that has been a guiding force in Denise's life. These artistic passions have seamlessly intertwined with her career in finance, providing a unique perspective. Denise's professional journey spans different industries, from futures trading in oil, gold, and silver at Texaco to handling a Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the retail and manufacturing sectors. During her 13 years at Purdue University, Denise served as Director of Treasury Operations, where she oversaw cash management, investment partnerships, and debt issuance. Her tenure there deepened her expertise in municipal debt and compliance, while she played a vital role in maintaining the University's financial health by freezing tuition rates and optimizing financial strategies. Denise's journey then led her to VCU, where she embraced the role of Treasurer. She shares insights into the unique challenges of managing finances in a smaller, more constrained environment, including the innovative establishment of a quasi-endowment to strengthen VCU's financial stability. Throughout the episode, Denise highlights the importance of innovation, imagination, and adaptability in the world of finance.   Featured Guest Denise Laussade is a finance professional with a distinguished career in higher education treasury operations. Her most recent role was as Treasurer at Virginia Commonwealth University, where she was responsible for managing debt, investments, cash, and collections for a university serving over 30,000 students. Her tenure at VCU was marked by her strategic approach to financial management, which included the innovative use of quasi-endowments to bolster VCU's financial stability. Prior to VCU, Denise spent nearly 15 years at Purdue University, where she served as the Senior Director of Treasury Operations. At Purdue, she oversaw a broad spectrum of treasury functions, including daily cash management, banking relationships, and credit card services. In addition to her roles in higher education, Denise has held leadership positions at Darden Restaurants and Dan River Inc., where she honed her skills in corporate finance and strategic planning. Her diverse background and commitment to continuous improvement have made her a respected leader and mentor in the finance community.   Episode Resources: Debt Service Calculator for Tax-Exempt Bonds Strategies for Financing New Municipal Capital Projects Bank Fee Management: Challenges & Insights for Treasury Teams  

Scarlett Heinbuch met her twin flame in the Near Death Experience space where you choose between returning to earth life or going on into the next worlds. They communed. They learned all about each other without speech. His body hovered around death and through her prayers, essential oils, healing work, and the help of a tall blue spiritual healing team, he recovered. Then they had to get to know each other!!!! Scarlett L. Heinbuch has worked in the financial services field for more than 20 years and is internationally known in the area of women's financial health and social norms theory. Scarlett had a childhood Near-Death Experience (NDE) from drowning in which she was out of her body and felt the love and awareness of the universe. Scarlett holds a PhD in public policy and administration from Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) and a master's degree in public health (MPH) from VCU's School of Medicine. She is the author of We Met on the Other Side. www.scarlettheinbuch.com https://www.amazon.com/We-Met-Other-Side-Story/dp/B0C47YVWDK https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_SSCVV3hXx8&t=11s To register for the Coincidence Cafe to tell your stories: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcpcuqtpzgpGtVC3wPGbWi_v_bxk786mUId#/registration Our host Dr. Bernard Beitman is the first psychiatrist since Carl Jung to attempt to systematize the study of coincidences. He is the Founding Director of The Coincidence Project. His book, and his Psychology Today blog, are both titled Connecting with Coincidence. He has developed the first valid and reliable scale to measure coincidence sensitivity and has written and edited coincidence articles for Psychiatric Annals. He is a visiting professor at the University of Virginia and former chair of the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Missouri-Columbia. He attended Yale Medical School and completed a psychiatric residency at Stanford. Dr. Beitman has received two national awards for his psychotherapy training program and is internationally known for his research into the relationship between chest pain and panic disorder. https://www.innertraditions.com/books/meaningful-coincidences to purchase Dr. Beitman's new book, "Meaningful Coincidences". Visit https://www.coincider.com/ to learn more about Dr. Beitman's research#coincidence #serendipity #synchronicity

About The Eavesdrop Podcast: The Eavesdrop Podcast is a women's wellness podcast The Eavesdrop is a Women's Health Podcast that was created to educate, inform, and empower women to take charge of their physical, spiritual, and mental health. While the platform was created to discuss women's health concerns, no topic is ever off limits! Enjoy all inclusive conversations that will explore social issues affecting women, relationships, fashion tips, pop culture, and so much more! About This Weeks Episode Today, joining us on the podcast is Dr. Neda Hovaizi. She is a dentist and aesthetician and is here to talk to us about Self-love, Aesthetics,and Oral health! This episode is power packed with information on the importance on self-love, expressing your inner and outer beauty, how to be and feel confident in your personal and professional space, we also discussed the different types of aesthetics and how they can be applied to your overall health and wellness, we reviewed age hacking, and Dr. Hovazy also provided awesome tips on oral hygiene! And so much more! This episode is power packed, so be sure to listen all the way to the end so you don't miss a thing! About Dr. Neda Hovaizi Dr. Neda Hovaizi, a successful dentist and aesthetics expert, passionate entrepreneur, devoted mother and wife, fashionista, and proud Persian woman. Her extraordinary journey encapsulates a narrative that crosses professional boundaries, cultural borders, and personal evolution. Dr. Hovaizi graduated from the historic University of Virginia (UVA), and later, from Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) in Richmond, Virginia. Neda found her calling in the field of cosmetic dentistry, where precision, patience, and compassion were prerequisites for success. As Dr. Neda Hovaizi, she returned to Massachusetts to open her dental practice, Lumiere Dental Spa, all before the age of 30. Her commitment to her patients' experience and results set her apart, and made her a beacon of excellence, trust and reliability in the greater Boston community. If balancing a dental practice and motherhood wasn't enough, Dr. Neda Hovaizi continued to live out her entrepreneurial pursuits, founding Lumi Aesthetics MedSpa in 2014.  Connect With Dr. Hovaizi Instagram: @thelumiladi Business Website: https://lumiaesthetics.com/ https://lumieredentalspa.com/ Stay Connected With The Eavesdrop Follow and Learn more about The Eavesdrop The Eavesdrop Instagram : IG @ therealeavesdrop_podcast ⁠The Eavesdrop Website⁠: www.theeavesdroppodcast.com ⁠ The Eavesdrop Twitter ⁠ Follow @ Drshalonnab Women's Health Telemedicine Services. Perfect Harmony Telemed www.perfectharmonytelehealth.com Perfect Harmony Women's Health Telemedicine: IG @perfectharmony_telemed

Dianne V. Jewell, PT, DPT, PhD, FAPTA BiosketchDianne V. Jewell, PT, DPT, PhD, FAPTA is President and CEO of the Sheltering Arms Corporation and Hospitals.Dr. Jewell has been a physical therapist for 35 years, having practiced in acute hospital, inpatient rehabilitation, skilled nursing, outpatient and community health settings in Richmond, VA. She also held an appointment for 11 years as Assistant Professor in the Department of Physical Therapy at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU). Additional adjunct teaching affiliations include the Doctor of Physical Therapy programs at the University of Tennessee Health ScienceCenter, the University of Vermont, Arcadia University and Mary Baldwin University. Prior to joining Sheltering Arms, she focused her efforts on rehabilitation technology as a consultant and then as Director of Clinical Practice, Outcomes and Education at WebPT (Phoenix, AZ).Dr. Jewell completed her BA at Williams College (1984), her MSPT at Boston University (1988) and her transitional DPT at VCU (2008). She obtained her PhD in health services research and organization also from VCU (2003). She has published multiple peer‐reviewed articles and is author of Guide to Evidence‐Based Physical Therapist Practice, 5th edition (Jones & Bartlett Learning, 2022).Dr. Jewell currently chairs the Sheltering Arms Institute Board of Managers. She previously served for 12 years on the Sheltering Arms Corporation and Hospitals board of directors, chairing the board for two and half of those years. Additional leadership service includes the boards of directors of the PCPI Foundation (Chicago, IL), the American Physical Therapy Association (Alexandria, VA) and the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (Chicago, IL).She resides in the City of Richmond with her husband of 32 years, Capt. Darl (“Deuce”) W. Jewell, Jr. He is a retired 41‐year veteran of the Richmond Department of Fire and Emergency Services.

With new developments surrounding the tragic death of Riley Strain, we reconvene with Dan Catullo and, eventually, Eric Oakes to dissect the latest information and pose the crucial question: where were Riley's Delta Chi fraternity brothers when it was time to search for him? This inquiry delves deep into fraternity behavior and accountability. Eric Oakes, the father of the late Adam Oakes, who met a similarly tragic fate in February 2021 after attending a Delta Chi fraternity event at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU), shares his firsthand experience. Adam, a freshman at the time, became the center of attention due to the circumstances surrounding his passing. His death shed light on the pervasive issues of fraternity culture, hazing, and student safety on college campuses. Investigations into Adam Oakes' death were initiated to uncover the truth behind the events leading to his untimely demise. The incident sparked widespread discourse on the hazards of hazing and catalyzed calls for more stringent oversight and regulation of fraternity activities. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justin0260/support

Embark on an enchanting journey with our 40th episode, "A Trip Down Memory Lane," as we celebrate nine months of podcasting on Put Em On The Couch. Host Jason McCoy invites you into the nostalgic realms of 80s Abbeville, SC, sharing heartfelt memories with his brother and guest Cohost, Andy McCoy.  The adventure takes a brilliant turn as we delve into the Science of Nostalgia with Dr. Jeff Green, a leading expert and director of the Ph.D. program in Social Psychology at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU). Join us in unraveling the intricate tapestry of memories, exploring the psychological wonders that make nostalgia a timeless journey. Don't miss the ride!

With 30 years of fundraising experience, Magnus Johnsson has led fundraising in large non-profits and presently works at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU). He was appointed in 2015 as senior associate vice president of presidential and university philanthropy. In this role he strategically leads the university's development efforts in principal giving, presidential engagement, planned giving, corporate and foundation relations, and regional major gifts.Serving on the senior leadership team of VCU's $841M Make It Real Campaign the effort achieved more than 112% of its $750M goal when it concluded in 2020 with 113,000 donors participating, including 73,000 first time donors. Previously he served as the executive director of external relations and development for the university's school of education. During Magnus's tenure at VCU he has notably seen the development program evolve from decentralized to hybrid and just recently to one that is now fully centralized.As an undergrad student at James Madison University pursuing a degree in public administration and nonprofit management he received his first exposure to fundraising during a summer internship preceding his senior year. An early mentor urged Magnus to apply for his first fundraising job shortly after graduation. Prior to joining VCU in 2007 spent the early part of his career building fundraising programs and gaining early leadership and managerial experience at United Methodist Family Services and the United Way of Greater Richmond & Petersburg. In 2010 he completed a Master in Public Administration from VCU.Magnus is engaged in his community serving on the board of Home Again, a homeless services agency in the Richmond area focused on rapid rehousing. Living in Richmond's historic Fan District in walking distance from the VCU campus, Magnus enjoys tennis, building his ever-growing vinyl music collection, and any and all travel, including annual visits to his family in Finland.

Today on Sense of Soul Podcast we have Nicole Harp. She is an amazing professional animal communicator and talented painter of Souls. Nicole paints the souls/consciousness of humans and animals. Her soul is a combination of art a deep connection to nature and animals. She is a lifelong artist and educator with a Communication Arts & Design degree from Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU.) While Nicole often felt she had to shelve her spiritual side, it seemed to emerge on the canvas in organic brushstrokes and authentic colors. She has spent most of her career as an accomplished abstract painter, balancing the functions of text and image in her artwork. Now, both sides have come together to enhance her multifaceted career as an animal communicator who paints souls. Sign up for one of Nicole's amazing sessions to connect deeply with your animal babies or get a one of a kind masterpiece soul painting that is as unique as your soul or do both, by visiting her website: http://www.harpspace.org/ https://www.nicoleharp.com/

Sickle cell disease (SCD) patients are at risk of developing multiple complications from transfusions, including alloimmunization to red blood cell antigens, delayed hemolytic transfusion reactions and hyperhemolysis syndrome (HHS). While HHS is a rare complication of repeat blood transfusions in patients with SCD, clinicians and the laboratory have important roles in its detection and management. In this podcast, Wally R. Smith, MD, the inaugural Florence Neal Cooper Smith Professor of Sickle Cell Disease at Virginia Commonwealth University shares insights to screening for and managing HHS.   About Our Speaker:  Wally R. Smith, MD, is an experienced implementation scientist and expert in clinical and health services research in sickle cell disease (SCD). He serves as Vice Chair for Research of the Division of General Internal Medicine at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) and was Scientific Director of the Center on Health Disparities at VCU. Dr. Smith has authored over 100 publications and served as an investigator on over 50 grants and contracts. He has been principal investigator on 26 federal or foundation-funded grants and contracts including: Pain in Sickle Cell Epidemiology Study (PiSCES), the largest and most detailed adult cohort that changed our understanding of SCD pain in adults and, since 2012, Start Healing in Patients with Hydroxyurea, the first-ever randomized controlled trial of implementation science in SCD.

A Coach's Journey: Jon Riley's Path from Athlete to Mentor Join host Mike Cunningham on the Gill Athletics Connections Podcast as he welcomes Jon Riley, the head coach from Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU), for an enlightening conversation that delves into the world of track and field coaching. This episode is not just about the sport; it's about the journey, the passion, and the unwavering commitment to growth and excellence. Jon Riley's story is one of transformation and dedication. From playing Canadian football for the Calgary Stampeders to working in TV news, Riley's path took an unexpected turn when he found his calling in coaching. He shares his experiences at St. Augustine High School in New Orleans, where he began coaching football and track and field, and how his love for the sport grew from there. Riley's insights into coaching are both profound and relatable. He talks about the importance of continuous learning, attending symposiums, and developing methods to guide athletes. He also discusses the growth of VCU's track and field program, the support from the administration, and the ongoing efforts to advance coaches' salaries and grow the program. But perhaps the most poignant moment comes when Riley reflects on his own journey and the essence of coaching, stating, "I'm blessed and happy to be in track and field. We just need to talk a little bit more about advancing these coaches' salaries and doing the little things that make the programs grow." This episode is a must-listen for track and field coaches across America, both at the high school and college levels. Whether you're a seasoned coach or just starting out, Jon Riley's experiences, wisdom, and passion for the sport will inspire and motivate you. Tune in to this engaging conversation and let Jon Riley's journey guide you in your own coaching endeavors. WATCH ON YOUTUBE   Want to have an exploratory conversation about YOUR track equipment needs? Connect with us: Host Mike Cunningham on Twitter: @mikecunningham Email: sales@gillathletics.com Phone: 800-637-3090 Twitter: @GillAthletics Instagram: @GillAthletics1918 Facebook: facebook.com/gillathletics LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/gillathletics/

In this week's episode of Weekly Wisdom, Bridget Burns and Doug Lederman announced that Virginia Commonwealth University has joined the University Innovation Alliance (UIA) as a new member. Bridget explained, “The University Innovation Alliance is a collection of institutions who are scaling innovation to eliminate their equity gaps and actually improve outcomes and produce more high-quality graduates across the country.”  Michael Rao, the President of Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) and VCU Health, a research and teaching institution and comprehensive healthcare system, was this week's guest. A few of the main topics discussed were the partnership between UIA and VCU, collaborative endeavors, and how the COVID-19 pandemic has shifted VCU's role in the community. Doug began off the conversation by asking, “What attracted VCU to UIA?” and “What does your institution gain from this partnership?”  President Rao said, “We have a lot in common. We are motivated to make a difference. We are geared to research that matters to people.” He shared that he likes having regular contact with colleagues to learn from each other.  Bridget added that “VCU shares UIA's values.” She said, the UIA president is willing to talk about the hard stuff. President Rao continued to answer Doug's question by sharing that when he started as President of VCU the graduation rate was under 50% in terms of their 6-year graduation rate and now the graduation rate is around 70%.  He feels there is more that can be done to reach diverse populations. He thinks colleagues can learn from each other – and what works and doesn't work for different groups of people. “What we as presidents expect to gain from each other is sharing positive energy about what's possible.” Bridget asked President Rao to share examples of collaborative endeavors he has experienced. He shared that when he was on the NCAA board, he discovered, “it was worth every second I put into it because I got so much back.” He found chatting with other presidents in between board meetings about similar issues they were both dealing with and asked, “What do you think?”   He also said that when he was chair of the statewide council of presidents, along with the president of the University of Virginia, they were connecting two to three times a week via phone and eventually via video during COVID-19.  It helped to not be a “lonely island.”  “Putting people in the right place” is critical for a president, said XXX. Strategies are shaped by conversations with other presidents.  Doug asked, “How has VCU's role in the community shifted during the pandemic?”  President Rao responded, “a lot of the changes are focused on more inclusively engaging with people who have not been a part of what has been going on.”  He shared an example of how they switched their freshman convocation from an indoor event to an outdoor event with more than 4,000 people there.  Several students expressed appreciation for not canceling the in-person event and not being in front of a screen. There were also many students who asked, “Can you get more stuff online for us? We really like that option.”  He shared with the freshmen, “There is more information out there than there has ever been, but also more agenda's than there have ever been. You've got to develop your own sense and your own gut of what you believe in. What are your values? Decide whether what you are hearing matches that.”  He believes it's important that public universities be disciplined to be places where people can look to for the truth Learn more about President Rao by visiting: Website LinkedIn Learn more about the UIA by visiting: Website LinkedIn Twitter YouTube Facebook This week's episode is sponsored by Mainstay, a student retention and engagement tool where you can increase student and staff engagement with the only platform consistently proven to boost engagement, retention, and wellbeing. To learn more about Mainstay, click here. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/innovationalliance/message

This episode features a conversation with Dr. Melissa Jamerson, chair of the Medical laboratory Sciences department at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU). Dr. Jamerson talks about the degrees offered for Medical Laboratory Sciences (MLS) at her institution, which include undergraduate and graduate. A new Masters degree with a concentration in Public Health Laboratories is starting this fall. What are the requirements for this degree? How does it differ from other Masters degrees in MLS? Tune in to find out...Link to VCU page: https://mls.chp.vcu.edu/programs/masters/

In this week's episode of Weekly Wisdom, Bridget Burns and Doug Lederman announced that Virginia Commonwealth University has joined the University Innovation Alliance (UIA) as a new member. Bridget explained, “The University Innovation Alliance is a collection of institutions who are scaling innovation to eliminate their equity gaps and actually improve outcomes and produce more high-quality graduates across the country.”  Michael Rao, the President of Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) and VCU Health, a research and teaching institution and comprehensive healthcare system, was this week's guest. A few of the main topics discussed were the partnership between UIA and VCU, collaborative endeavors, and how the COVID-19 pandemic has shifted VCU's role in the community. Bridget asked President Rao to share examples of collaborative endeavors he has experienced. He shared that when he was on the NCAA board, he discovered, “it was worth every second I put into it because I got so much back.” He found chatting with other presidents in between board meetings about similar issues they were both dealing with and asked, “What do you think?”   He also said that when he was chair of the statewide council of presidents, along with the president of the University of Virginia, they were connecting two to three times a week via phone and eventually via video during COVID-19.  It helped to not be a “lonely island.”  “Putting people in the right place” is critical for a president, said XXX. Strategies are shaped by conversations with other presidents.  Bridget asked President Rao to expand about why it is helpful for presidents to team up. He shared an example, “One of my big jobs was to start a new medical school at the other institution from which I had come. I teamed up with a president who had started a new medical school. He was literally just a year or two ahead of me. I went and visited him and his team, and I came back with a very clear plan.” Several students expressed appreciation for not canceling the in-person event and not being in front of a screen. There were also many students who asked, “Can you get more stuff online for us? We really like that option.”  He shared with the freshmen, “There is more information out there than there has ever been, but also more agenda's than there have ever been. You've got to develop your own sense and your own gut of what you believe in. What are your values? Decide whether what you are hearing matches that.”  Learn more about President Rao by visiting: Website LinkedIn Twitter Learn more about the UIA by visiting: Website LinkedIn Twitter YouTube Facebook This week's episode is sponsored by Mainstay, a student retention and engagement tool where you can increase student and staff engagement with the only platform consistently proven to boost engagement, retention, and wellbeing. To learn more about Mainstay, click here. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/innovationalliance/message

Cal and Corey have a rollicking conversation with experts in the field of Physical Therapy, in which we all learn that our challenges are shared, and we have much to learn from each other. ********** Let us know what you think! Send us an email: podcast@healwell.org *********** Check Healwell's live and online classes here: online.healwell.org ********** Support the podcast (and get your podcast episodes early and ad-free) on Patreon: patreon.com/interdisciplinary ********** Continue the conversation with us in the Healwell Community: community.healwell.org ********** Merch! Find your Healwell fashion here: https://www.teepublic.com/user/healwell *********** Thank you to ABMP for sponsoring this season of Interdisciplinary! www.abmp.com About Our Guests: Lisa Shoaf Dr. Shoaf has been a licensed physical therapist (PT) for 42 years initially completing her entry-level BS PT degree at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) in 1981, and then her transitional DPT degree there in 2009. She also holds a Master of Science Degree in exercise science from James Madison University (1990) and a PhD in Education from VCU (2002). She has been an active member of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and APTA Virginia throughout her PT career. She has held various leadership positions in both organizations including Chief Delegate and Chapter President for Virginia. She has been legislatively active at the state and national level on issues related to PT and healthcare. She also served on the PT Licensing Board for Virginia for 6 years. Dr. Shoaf has practiced in acute care, home health, and outpatient settings as a PT, but most of her professional career has been in academia as a physical therapy educator. She was the Director of Clinical Education for 20 years in the PT program at VCU in Richmond, VA. She joined Mary Baldwin University in Staunton, VA in 2012 to develop a new PT program and assist in launching the new Murphy Deming College of Health Sciences (MDCHS). She served as the Program Director for the PT program from 2012 - 2020. From 2018 to 2020 she also served as the Director of the School of Health and Human Performance with oversight of the PT, OT, Physician Assistant programs at the graduate level and undergraduate programs in health science and exercise science. Dr. Shoaf completed her academic career as the Vice President and Dean of the MDCHS from 2021- spring of 2023 until her retirement from academia. Tony Grillo Dr. Tony Grillo, PT, DPT, OCS, CIMT, FAAOMPT is a Physical Therapist living and practicing in Williamsburg, VA Dr. Grillo has been practicing outpatient orthopedic Physical Therapy for over 20 years and has also done PRN work in acute care, SNF, and home health settings. Additionally, he has taught continuing education on spinal manipulation and serves as an adjunct professor with the Arcadia University Residency Program. Dr. Grillo has been a lifelong member and supporter of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and Virginia Physical Therapy Association (VPTA). He is currently the President of the VPTA and has served the previous 4 years as both local representative and State Chair of the Ethics Committee. In his spare time he enjoys fishing, barbequeing, and spending time with his wife Monica, three children Ben, Lily,& Alex, and dog Hamilton.

“We can change the world by connecting with animals. They're sentient beings. And we all come from the same source.” - Nicole HarpOn this episode of The Skeptic Metaphysicians, join us as we explore the fascinating world of animal communication and abstract art with Nicole Harp. She shares her journey of combining her love for animals and art and how she interprets the energy of a being into colors and shapes.Get a sneak peek into some of her soul paintings, including one of Karen's soul. Have you ever heard any of the myths surrounding animal communication and soul paintings? Maybe you've heard that animals lack complex emotions, that soul paintings are just for entertainment, or that animal communication is impossible. Don't worry, Nicole Harp will reveal the truth about these topics and more!Nicole had a deep connection with animals and the environment since she was a child - but it was only when she experienced a profound spiritual awakening that she unlocked her unique ability to commune with animals and create stunning soul paintings. What started as a passion for rescuing animals and fundraising has now ushered in a surprising and powerful shift in the way humans connect with their furry friends.How will Nicole's revolutionary work bring about a more compassionate and empathetic world?“I feel like the art is healing. I feel like the communications are about healing. What is it that the soul needs for healing?” - Nicole Harp · Strengthen your bond with pets by understanding their inner world through animal communication.Capture the unique energy and spirit of animals in soul portraits, using abstract paintings as a powerful medium.Unearth your intuitive potential while connecting with spirits and enhancing self-awareness in psychic mediumship.Unveil the fascinating power of color in evoking emotions, energies, and unspoken messages.Delve into the transformative potential of art and communication in healing and developing a deeper connection with animals.If you'd like to see the images referenced, and access a lot more information about this episode, visit the episode blog on our website for the full show notes and summaries:https://www.skepticmetaphysician.com/blog/discover-the-world-of-animal-communication-soul-paintings-with-nicole-harp/Other episodes you'll enjoy:The Secret Afterlife of Petshttps://www.skepticmetaphysician.com/pet-medium Shamanism and Nature-Based Spiritualityhttps://www.skepticmetaphysician.com/shamanism-and-nature-based-spirituality Spirit Babies - Communicating with the Souls of the Unbornhttps://www.skepticmetaphysician.com/spirit-babies ABOUT OUR GUEST: There have always been two sides to Nicole Harp; the Creative Arts side that lives and breathes art, and a compassionate side with a deep connection to nature and animals. While she has always felt she had to shelve her spiritual side, it always seemed to emerge on the canvas in organic brushstrokes and vivid colors. Nicole is a lifelong artist and designer with a degree from Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU.) She has spent most of her career as an accomplished abstract painter, balancing the functions of text and image in her artwork. Now, both sides come together to enhance her multifaceted career as an animal communicator. Nicole is an animal communicator. She provides consultations for all animal species and communicates with animals in spirit as well as living. She validates by revealing personal details of your animal. This meaningful information authenticates the connection to your animal. She communicates and answers questions regarding personality traits, likes, dislikes, behavior, health and much more. Any question goes! Guest Info:Website: https://www.harpspace.org & www.nicoleharp.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/harpspaceFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100082758521689 Connect With the Skeptic Metaphysicians:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skepticmetaphysician_podcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/SkepticMetaphysicianYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcBaf4lhzharlTVxa6Vm9mgTwitter: https://twitter.com/WillRodriguezFlWebsite: https://www.skepticmetaphysician.com Like the show? We'd love to hear your thoughts!Please rate/review the show here: https://lovethepodcast.com/SkepticMetaphysicians Other Ethereal Network Shows You'll Love:The Derek Loudermilk Show: Derek LoudermilkWebsite: https://derekloudermilk.com Miracles Happen Fertility PodcastWebsite: https://www.drmariarothenburger.com/ World AwakeningsWebsite: https://worldawakenings.com The Stress TherapistWebsite: https://thestresstherapist.com Attract It with EaseWebsite: https://www.attractitwithease.com Curious Cat PodcastWebsite: http://jenniferlhotes.com Awaken Your Inner AwesomenessWebsite: https://www.melissaoatman.com Spirit SherpaWebsite: http://www.KelleSparta.comSense of Soulhttps://www.mysenseofsoul.com

Join us in welcoming our newest staff member, Anthony Bolos! We're excited to introduce Tony, our Director of Continuing Education, to the Upper House community in this conversation with Dan.   Before joining Upper House, Tony served as the Executive Director of New Hope Peru, an organization that serves vulnerable children and families in southern Peru. Prior to that, he was a professor of philosophy at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) covering a range of subjects including Ethics, Philosophy of Science, and epistemology. Tony earned his Master's and PhD in Philosophy from the University of Edinburgh, an MA in Philosophy of Religion from Denver Seminary, and a BA in Biblical Studies from Crown College. He has published numerous articles and essays in philosophy.  As always we invite you to leave us a rating on your favorite podcast app or send us a comment at ⁠⁠podcast@slbrownfoundation.org⁠⁠. Credits: Music by Micah Behr, audio engineering by Jesse Koopman, graphic design by Madeline Ramsey.

Quint Studer is joined by special guest Laura McClelland to discuss the impact of compassion on healthcare organizations and how managers can demonstrate compassion to their workforce. Laura currently serves as Associate Professor in the Department of Health Administration at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU). When Laura McClelland's father was diagnosed with stage IV melanoma, she began spending considerable time with him at California Pacific Medical Center while he received treatment. As someone studying management and interested in workplace dynamics, she was struck by the level of compassion with which staff treated patients, family members, and one another. She could see clearly the impact this had on both the workplace culture and patient outcomes. Following that experience, Laura began her journey to understand the benefits of compassion in the workplace and build a business case for why compassion matters to healthcare organizations.  From her latest research, Laura shares insights on:·      The relation between compassion and improved patient outcomes in healthcare organizations·      The immunological benefits of compassion for patients·      The impact of a compassionate work environment on employee burnout, emotional exhaustion, teamwork, and performance productivity·      The direct financial implications of compassionate workplaces Laura says that leaders can use this research to begin modelling compassion in their own organizations and create an environment where it is both expected and appropriate. ###Dr. Laura McClelland is an Associate Professor and the Director of the HSOR PhD program at Virginia Commonwealth University in the Department of Health Administration. She received her Ph.D. in Organization & Management from Emory University and B.S. degrees in both Management and Economics from Villanova University. Before entering academia, she was a management consultant for PricewaterhouseCoopers and IBM. She is a highly regarded expert in health care management, leadership, workplace compassion, employee well-being, and patient experience. Her research is published in top health services and social science journals and cited in popular press outlets such as CNN and Kaiser Health News. She has served on the National Academy of Medicine Scientific Advisory Panel on the Evidence for Patient and Family-Centered Care, and has received multiple national and international awards for teaching excellence.  

This week on Fraudish Dr Jay Albanese and I chat about the difference between male and female embezzlers, gambling, how smart people do stupid things, and much more! Dr. Jay Albanese is a Professor & Criminologist in the Wilder School of Government & Public Affairs at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU). He was the first Ph.D. graduate from the Rutgers School of Criminal Justice.  Dr. Albanese has written and edited 20 books, 100+ articles and book chapters, and has made keynote and invited presentations in 25 countries. Sign up for my Breaking Fraud newsletter here!Show Notes:Dr. Jay Albanese LinkedinDr. Jay Albanese TwitterBlindspot Book Hidden Brain Part 1Hidden Brain Part 2

In the midst of our reporting, another man is exonerated based on Mary Jane Burton's clippings – Winston Scott. But one thing isn't clear: why was Scott convicted in the first place? Reporter Tessa Kramer takes the original serology reports to an expert. Did Burton have a hand in Scott's conviction? More information on the Mid-Atlantic Innocence Project, including former MAIP attorneys Frances Walters and Parisa Dehghani-Tafti: https://exonerate.org/ More information on the case of Winston Scott: https://exonerate.org/all-project-list/winston-scott/ More information on serologist Marilyn Miller of Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU): https://news.vcu.edu/article/marilyn_miller_crime_scene_guru_and_founding_forensic_science See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Pastor Josh Burtram (Faithful Host) interviews his cohost, Will Wright (Political Host) who just returned back to his podcast seat after a harrowing medical endeavor with his 9 year old son, Jericho. On February 13th, Jericho was admitted to the hospital to undergo treatment and observation for a rare disease called Gastroparesis.  This disease has left Jericho feeling nauseous, unable to gain weight, and as the doctor claimed, he was failing to thrive. The doctors at the Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) hospital knew this was a unique medical condition so they wanted to make this a case study. To begin they started with a brain MRI to rule out any psychological conditions that might have made it difficult for this young boy to tolerate and digest food adequately. What they found instead was a surprise to everyone. A rare posterior fossa brain tumor. On this episode Pastor Josh talks with Will about this journey, how he processed this information about his first born child, and the toll its taken on him and his family. Will then takes some time to thank all of his friends, family, audience, previous guests and others for the love and support he and his family have received during this time. This episode clearly doesn't focus on faith or politics, but the hosts thought it was important to memorialize this experience because of how rare it is. They hope that other families who go through this can feel comforted and know they aren't alone, and Will personally wants to make himself available to those who have young ones who may have either Gastroparesis or a brain tumor, as you'll hear in the episode how important community was throughout this experience. If you'd like to support Will and his family, please consider giving a donation to the GoFundme account that was set up for Jericho: https://gofund.me/468a307bSupport the showTo learn more about the show, contact our hosts, or recommend future guests, click on the links below: Website: https://www.faithfulpoliticspodcast.com/ Faithful Host: Josh@faithfulpoliticspodcast.com Political Host: Will@faithfulpoliticspodcast.com Twitter: @FaithfulPolitik Instagram: faithful_politics Facebook: FaithfulPoliticsPodcast LinkedIn: faithfulpolitics

Reporter Tessa Kramer gets her hands on a box that's been gathering dust for 40 years – a time capsule from the crime lab's pre-DNA era. To decipher the evidence, we'll seek the help of an outside expert and put the whistleblower's credibility to the test. What will we find in the box? And will it reveal an unsettling truth? More information on serologist Marilyn Miller of Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU): https://news.vcu.edu/article/marilyn_miller_crime_scene_guru_and_founding_forensic_science See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Equipping your child with the life skills necessary for living a successful and, most importantly, fulfilled life” - Founders of Kidz2kidz Coaching The Manns Girls... Destiny, Aasha, and Imahkus Manns are three sisters born and raised in Ghana, West Africa. Their Dad is African American and lived in Ghana for 20 years, building and developing his Chiropractic Center with his wife, Mavis Manns, whom he met a few months after arriving in Ghana. The three have been homeschooled most of their lives using the accredited Abeka Academy program based in Pensacola, Florida. During their free time as youth, they were involved in many extracurriculars from Swimming, language, and music classes to Shotokan Karate, where they each rose to the ranks of Black belt, with Aasha becoming the youngest Black belt in Africa at age 8. In 2014 their family packed up, sold many of their belongings, consolidated their Chiropractic and Wellness center to run without the CEO's constant presence, and began what would be later called the Manns 7 World Tour. For the next five years, they lived for 2-4 months in over 20 countries, 32 cities, and 48 U.S states. At the end of their travels, the two oldest girls graduated high school and chose to attend the Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) in Richmond, VA, where, in their senior year, they study Sociology, Psychology, and Business Marketing/sales. Aasha is looking to pursue a career in law, Destiny a career in Financial Services, and the youngest sister, Imahkus, recently began her first year at the University of Virginia (UVA) where she is looking to pursue the Pre-med track. The rest of the Manns family, including the rest of the Manns siblings, lived in Richmond for the older girl's first years at University but are now moving back to Ghana. During their travels, the Manns girls developed the idea for their business, Kidz2Kidz Coaching LLC, and finally launched in September 2021. For the past year or so, they have been working hard to perfect and grow their program and connect with schools and organizations in Richmond to provide their services as Kids' Soft skill Coaches. Email Address kidz2kidzcoaching@gmail.com OUR VISION OUR VISION is to impact the kids of this generation and future generations by teaching them the crucial life skills not taught in schools. This will allow them to better face life's challenges and make more emotionally mature and informed decisions, ultimately leading to fuller and happier lives. OUR MISSION OUR MISSION is to build a worldwide community of kids' whose lives were impacted by the life skill knowledge gained through Kidz2kidz Coaching's various programs --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gobegreat/message

I wanted to resurface this episode because when it originally aired over a year ago, the topic may have been ever so slightly ahead of its time. Look, here we are right now with everybody trying to do three big things relative to measuring PCP (primary care provider) performance: Come up with a fair measure for PCP performance. Account for diverse populations with diverse risks so that some docs don't get dinged because their patient populations have lots of comorbidities or behavioral health challenges or live in food deserts, or any one of the other social determinants of health. Not make measuring performance a total procedural nightmare. Right? We want fair measures, we want to account for equity issues essentially, and we want this whole measurement fandango to be as easy as possible. Enter Rebecca Etz, PhD, and The Larry A. Green Center with a really well-validated “instrument,” as she calls it, to measure primary care performance. I can think of more than one PCP frankly right off the top of my head who would be thrilled to be measured using this methodology. Even more so because it's one thing that's simple and not a jumble of numerators with various mix-and-match denominators. PCPs are really important to population health. Primary care is the foundation of any well-functioning health system, I am sure many listening to this podcast know well. For the Triple Aim to happen, patients really need access to robust primary care. This has been affirmed by almost anyone who looks into it. And yet, in this country, our system sort of anemically supports our primary care colleagues. As a general statement, poking and prodding and procedures are compensated at a far higher rate than anything requiring cognitive services. What a PCP or a pediatrician mainly does all day is really cognitive. It's listening and thinking and counseling and coordinating. But here is maybe an underappreciated point: If we're going to measure PCP performance, then we need the right measures to measure that performance. You might be doing this measurement as a basis for incentives or maybe for continuous improvement programs. Either way, if you don't have the right measures, then maybe great primary care is under-rewarded or your continuous improvement process is counterproductive—you're incenting the wrong things, you get the wrong activity. And to add to that, PCPs (ie, practices) can spend upwards of $40,000 a year of uncompensated time trying to add and subtract and tote up the difference in all these varied and potentially inapplicable measurement standards coming at them from all manner of directions. My guest in this healthcare podcast is Rebecca Etz, PhD. Dr. Etz and the team over at The Larry A. Green Center have worked hard to create a set of 11 performance measures for primary care. These measures went through the wringer as far as their creation and validation. These 11 measures take into account what patients want, what primary care clinicians (including pediatricians, nurse practitioners, and others) think is most important and possible to provide, and what payers want to pay for. These 11 measures are aligned across the three stakeholders, and they are actionable. Rebecca Etz, PhD, is associate professor of family medicine and codirector of The Larry A. Green Center, which is in Richmond, Virginia, at the Virginia Commonwealth University. You can learn more at green-center.org.   Rebecca S. Etz, PhD, is an associate professor of family medicine and population health at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) and codirector of The Larry A. Green Center—Advancing Primary Health Care for the Public Good. Dr. Etz has deep expertise in qualitative research methods and design, primary care measures, practice transformation, and engaging stakeholders. Her career has been dedicated to learning the heart and soul of primary care through three main lines of inquiry: (1) bridging the gap between the business of medicine and the lived experience of the human condition, (2) making visible the principles and mechanisms upon which the unique strength of primary care is based, and (3) exposing the unintended, often damaging consequences of policy and transformation efforts applied to primary care but not informed by primary care concepts. As a member of the VCU Department of Family Medicine and Population Health and previous codirector of the ACORN practice-based research network, Dr. Etz has been the principal investigator of several federal and foundation grants, contracts, and pilots, all directed toward making the pursuit of health a humane experience. Recent research activities have included studies in primary care measures, behavioral health, simulation modeling, care team models, and adaptive use of health technologies. Dr. Etz currently leads the fielding of a weekly survey regarding the response to and impact of COVID-19 on US primary care practices. She also serves on the National Academies of Medicine consensus study, “Implementing High-Quality Primary Care.” 04:58 Why is primary care one of the “best-kept secrets” of better health outcomes? 09:45 “Measures are a form of communication.” 09:58 “If the way that you are assessed does not actually match up with the work you do or what you find to be important, it's pretty demoralizing.” 12:48 “It is the outcome of healthcare, but it is not the same thing as quality.” 17:18 “It creates a financial incentive to hit a target by any means necessary.” 18:53 “We incentivize people to have good outcomes, and what that means is that electronic medical records are no longer simply databases that tell us what the health of the population is. They are databases that tell us what is the optimal picture that a clinician is able to paint of their patients.” 21:54 “Primary care is a relational field.” 23:02 “How does this relate to cost and utilization?” 27:45 How has the measure of PCPs in the time of COVID held up? 28:03 What measure performs worse in the time of COVID? 29:59 EP270 with Dave Chase and EP272 with Guy Culpepper, MD.  You can learn more at green-center.org.   Rebecca Etz of @GreenCenterOrg discusses #primarycare performance on this week's #healthcarepodcast. #healthcare #podcast #digitalhealth #healthtech #pcp “Measures are a form of communication.” Rebecca Etz of @GreenCenterOrg discusses #primarycare performance on this week's #healthcarepodcast. #healthcare #podcast #digitalhealth #healthtech #pcp “If the way that you are assessed does not actually match up with the work you do or what you find to be important, it's pretty demoralizing.” Rebecca Etz of @GreenCenterOrg discusses #primarycare performance on this week's #healthcarepodcast. #healthcare #podcast #digitalhealth #healthtech #pcp “It is the outcome of healthcare, but it is not the same thing as quality.” Rebecca Etz of @GreenCenterOrg discusses #primarycare performance on this week's #healthcarepodcast. #healthcare #podcast #digitalhealth #healthtech #pcp “It creates a financial incentive to hit a target by any means necessary.” Rebecca Etz of @GreenCenterOrg discusses #primarycare performance on this week's #healthcarepodcast. #healthcare #podcast #digitalhealth #healthtech #pcp “Primary care is a relational field.” Rebecca Etz of @GreenCenterOrg discusses #primarycare performance on this week's #healthcarepodcast. #healthcare #podcast #digitalhealth #healthtech #pcp How has the measure of PCPs in the time of COVID held up? Rebecca Etz of @GreenCenterOrg discusses #primarycare performance on this week's #healthcarepodcast. #healthcare #podcast #digitalhealth #healthtech #pcp   Recent past interviews: Click a guest's name for their latest RHV episode! Olivia Webb (Encore! EP337), Mike Baldzicki, Lisa Bari, Betsy Seals (EP375), Dave Chase, Cora Opsahl (EP373), Cora Opsahl (EP372), Dr Mark Fendrick (Encore! EP308), Erik Davis and Autumn Yongchu (EP371), Erik Davis and Autumn Yongchu (EP370), Keith Hartman, Dr Aaron Mitchell (Encore! EP282), Stacey Richter (INBW34), Ashleigh Gunter, Doug Hetherington, Dr Kevin Schulman, Scott Haas, David Muhlestein, David Scheinker, Ali Ucar, Dr Carly Eckert, Jeb Dunkelberger (EP360), Dan O'Neill, Dr Wayne Jenkins, Liliana Petrova, Ge Bai, Nikhil Krishnan, Shawn Rhodes  

Travis “TravieTrav” Ellison is more than “just a photographer.” He is a caring, passionate, hardworking soul with a positive outlook on life and opportunity. After graduating from Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) with a B.S. in Mass Communications, Broadcast Journalism, he took the next 5 years working full-time in the National Football League (NFL) with the Seattle Seahawks (1) and Minnesota Vikings (4). During that time period Travis gained experience in multiple rolls including public relations, video, photography and marketing. He has also continued to explore freelance opportunities like working with media outlets such as MyMindOnSports/FocusTV, Made For The W (Formerly WNBAKicks), Overtime, Refresh Music Group, MarsReel and more. He is currently working as a full time entrepreneur through his production company Travis Ellison Productions, LLC. Travis rediscovered his love for photography through his love for music when he purchased his first DSLR camera in 2013 with the initial intent of creating music videos and conducting photoshoots to support his music career as a singer/songwriter. After transferring to VCU in Richmond, VA, he hit the ground running, honing in on opportunities surrounding all things sports and entertainment related. Since 2013 Travis has covered 4 NFL Pro Bowls, 2 WNBA Drafts (5 Seasons), 2020 and 2021 Big Ten Basketball Championships, 2019 NCAA Men's Basketball Final Four, 2017 & 2018 X Games Minneapolis, 2017 NCAA Women's Basketball Elite 8, Broccoli City Music Festival (16′, 17′, 18′), 2016 Bumbershoot (Seattle, WA), 2015 UCI Road World Championships, 2014 Women's Basketball Team USA and much more.

About Mohamed Elmak Mohamed Elmak “Madriz" is the PMO and R&D Director at FortyGuard; a startup on a mission to cool cities. We believe what gets measured gets improved, and the best solutions come from understanding data. FortyGuard provides data gathering in light sensing methods to put a dollar figure to the problem of outdoor temperatures for corporations. We engage with the community to enrich our platform in predictive analytics & modeling services that can help clients make informed cooling or optimization scenarios for the outdoor.Mohamed is an engineering professional with a bachelor in Mechanical Engineering and a master in Business Administration from Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU). Madriz has over 10 years of experience in the energy and industrial sectors with a passion for improving the world we live in through innovation and collaboration.About this episodeIn this episode Mohamed discusses his company, FortyGuard, and the purpose behind it. He also shares insightful advice for fellow entrepreneurs who aspire to have a start-up company as well.Tune in for an interesting conversation about building a start-up company!Quotes"Be able to operate in 40 plus cities around the world, with no cost.  We can accomplish that by staying focused, staying disciplined, being dedicated, perseverance and by watching with the ecosystem.""It's a global problem to solve it and that's what our goal is, Think big!""Learn something new and that doesn't have to be an earth breaking discovery, something simple.""Never stop pursuing to learn something.""Never regret anything, always look back which you've accomplished and which you've learned and the high and the lows and the key thing is that, take that into consideration to make sure either repeat a mistake and make sure you have that better experience going forward to take on the next challenges in life."Useful LinksWebsite:     https://www.fortyguard.com/ Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/fortyguardTwitter:       https://www.twitter.com/FortyGuard                   https://www.twitter.com/muhamed_aeThe Matrix Green Pill Podcast: https://thematrixgreenpill.com/

Teatime with Miss Liz Open Discussion T-E-A Elizabeth Charity Founder and Ceo of Youth Corporation INC. April 7th, 3 PM EST Elizabeth Charity has worked for over 35 years in the field of mentoring, counselling, after-school programs, and job readiness programs for at-risk youth and young adults. She is the Founder & CEO of Youth Corporation, Inc. /Youth Outreach Services (YOS). She has spearheaded several projects involving youth populations, including many ex-juvenile offenders. These include plays, producing musical CD‟s and television programs, and home renovations. In 1995, she received a grant from former Governor George Allen to implement a job readiness program in Richmond, Virginia in the old Thalhimer's building located downtown in the early nineties. Ms. Charity also has 35 years of working in the area of business administration for companies such as Bank of Virginia, Trigon, and Ethyl Corporation. She has attended Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU), majoring in Mass Communication and the University of Richmond, majoring in Supervisory Management and has also taken courses in Accounting from J. Sergeant Reynolds in Richmond, Virginia. She received her Associate of Science Degree in Business Administration from Strayer University. She attended George Mason University and received a degree in Bachelor of Individualize Studies, specializing in Social Entrepreneurship. Liz is also the Founder and CEO of Youth Corporation, Inc. (YCI) YCI is a profit Stock-holding publishing company owned and operated by you (Business) and the Young Adults and Youth. Presently, she is using her Bachelor of Individualize Studies degree in Social Entrepreneurship from George Mason University to start a LIVE (Lead, Invent, Venture, and Express) Change Program for college students who are majoring in communication, businesses, sociology, criminology, psychology and anthropology to become mentors to at-risk students and help them become entrepreneurs as they receive on-hand experience in their major. This is a student leadership program in Universities to address social causes. Liz is the author of two books and one booklet; “The Power to Obtain Wealth,” “ With Christ the Sun Rose in My Life,” & “God's Call Girl.” She is a radio personality on 93.9 FM the Work in Richmond, Virginia and is a talk show host on her television show, "Reality Education Television (RETV)" which interviews well-known guests, such as politicians, musicians, and radio and television personalities. It also involves the community and businesses. RETV has its own Elizabeth Charity has worked for over 35 years in the field of mentoring, counselling, after-school programs, and job readiness programs for at-risk youth and young adults. She is the Founder & CEO of Youth Corporation, Inc. /Youth Outreach Services (YOS). She has spearheaded several projects involving youth populations, including many ex-juvenile offenders. These include plays, producing musical CDs‟s and YouTube Channel and airs in the DMV area. She has been a radio and television host since the early nineties. She has developed another television series on CW-NBC 12 called “Dawn Rising.” You can review the radio and television broadcast on the website www.youthcorporation.org and on the YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/user/RealityEducationTV with 122 countries that have viewed it. Also included is the website https://greatnonprofits.org/org/youth-outreach-services-1. It tells the success stories of the mentors and their mentees who have been incarcerated in jail and juvenile detention centers. Liz's mission is to help youth who have many obstacles on their path to success. Not only overcome the obstacles but, to go on to become champions in their community. Can Find her on Instagram Facebook Linkedin --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/misslizsteatimes/message

In this week's episode of Weekly Wisdom, Bridget Burns and Doug Lederman announced that Virginia Commonwealth University has joined the University Innovation Alliance (UIA) as a new member. Bridget explained, “The University Innovation Alliance is a collection of institutions who are scaling innovation to eliminate their equity gaps and actually improve outcomes and produce more high-quality graduates across the country.” Michael Rao, the President of Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) and VCU Health, a research and teaching institution and comprehensive healthcare system, was this week's guest. A few of the main topics discussed were the partnership between UIA and VCU, collaborative endeavors, and how the COVID-19 pandemic has shifted VCU's role in the community. Doug began off the conversation by asking, “What attracted VCU to UIA?” and “What does your institution gain from this partnership?” President Rao said, “We have a lot in common. We are motivated to make a difference. We are geared to research that matters to people.” He shared that he likes having regular contact with colleagues to learn from each other. Bridget added that “VCU shares UIA's values.” She said, the UIA president is willing to talk about the hard stuff. President Rao continued to answer Doug's question by sharing that when he started as President of VCU the graduation rate was under 50% in terms of their 6-year graduation rate and now the graduation rate is around 70%. He feels there is more that can be done to reach diverse populations. He thinks colleagues can learn from each other -- and what works and doesn't work for different groups of people. “What we as presidents expect to gain from each other is sharing positive energy about what's possible.” Bridget asked President Rao to share examples of collaborative endeavors he has experienced. He shared that when he was on the NCAA board, he discovered, “it was worth every second I put into it because I got so much back.” He found chatting with other presidents in between board meetings about similar issues they were both dealing with and asked, “What do you think?” He also said that when he was chair of the statewide council of presidents, along with the president of the University of Virginia, they were connecting two to three times a week via phone and eventually via video during COVID-19. It helped to not be a “lonely island.” “Putting people in the right place” is critical for a president, said President Rao. Strategies are shaped by conversations with other presidents. Bridget asked President Rao to expand about why it is helpful for presidents to team up. He shared an example, “One of my big jobs was to start a new medical school at the other institution from which I had come. I teamed up with a president who had started a new medical school. He was literally just a year or two ahead of me. I went and visited him and his team, and I came back with a very clear plan.” Doug asked, “How has VCU's role in the community shifted during the pandemic?” President Rao responded, “a lot of the changes are focused on more inclusively engaging with people who have not been a part of what has been going on.” He shared an example of how they switched their freshman convocation from an indoor event to an outdoor event with more than 4,000 people there. Several students expressed appreciation for not canceling the in-person event and not being in front of a screen. There were also many students who asked, “Can you get more stuff online for us? We really like that option.” He shared with the freshmen, “There is more information out there than there has ever been, but also more agenda's than there have ever been. You've got to develop your own sense and your own gut of what you believe in. What are your values? Decide whether what you are hearing matches that.” --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/innovationalliance/message

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Grant Garmezy: Elevating Sculpted Glass to Narrative Work With a passion for hot sculpting animals in glass, Grant Garmezy perfected his ability to capture not only form, but expression and movement, elevating each piece from just sculpture into a narrative work of art. From his Dragon Ranch in Richmond, Virginia, the artist continues to draw inspiration from the environment of the American South. Says Garmezy: “Nature is truly perfect in its creation—impossible to reproduce. I do not strive to recreate the natural world exactly; instead, I try to capture the essence of the animal I am sculpting, not only in its physical features, but also its attitude and spirit.” Garmezy's work is created through the process of off-hand sculpting, meaning he sculpts the glass freehand while it is heated to about 2,000 degrees. Using an extremely hot torch and a variety of hand tools, the glass is manipulated without the use of molds. For that reason, each and every piece is truly unique. The artist works with at least one assistant, but most of the work requires the help of an entire team of skilled artists. Born on a farm outside Nashville, Tennessee, Garmezy began his artistic career as an apprentice to metal and jewelry fabricator, Ben Caldwell. In 2003, he traveled to Richmond, Virginia, to pursue a Bachelor's Degree in Fine Arts at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU). While in the Craft/Material Studies program, he studied under Jack Wax, a furnace worker, and flameworker, Emilio Santini. Garmezy received the 10 Under 10 award from his alma mater, honoring 10 noteworthy and distinctive alumni of VCU who graduated in the past decade.   In 2008, Garmezy was awarded the International North Lands Creative Glass Residency in Scotland. While there, he was presented with the Benno Schotz Award through The Royal Scottish Academy for most promising young sculptor in the UK. In 2010, the artist served as teaching assistant for Karen Willenbrink and Jasen Johnsen at Pilchuck Glass School and the following year was awarded a position as an assistant at the new Chrysler Museum of Art Perry Glass Studio. During his time in Norfolk, he helped to break in the new studio and had a hand in shaping it into what it is today.  In July 2013, Garmezy was invited back to Norfolk as the featured artist for a Third Thursday performance at the Perry Glass Studio. At the conclusion of the evening, Grant surprised now wife Erin—and the entire audience—by taking a knee and proposing marriage to her. The special moment was very fitting to their relationship and is fondly remembered by all who were there to witness it. The husband-and-wife team returned to the Perry Glass Studio in September 2020 for the Visiting Artist Series, where they focused on a new series of works featuring reptiles and snakes coupled with sculpted flowers.  The pastoral environment of Garmezy's youth— specifically interactions with livestock, wildlife, and natural settings—manifests in collaborative sculptures with Erin, which are typically pairings of flora and fauna. Erin moved from blowing glass vessels at the furnace to sculpting glass plant life on a torch when she studied with VCU professor Santini, and later Robert Mickelsen and David Willis.  Having traveled as far as the Northlands of Scotland, and Seoul, South Korea, to demonstrate his craft, Garmezy has studied with Scott Darlington, Ross Richmond, Martin Janecky, Raven Skyriver, Marc Petrovic, Karen Willenbrink-Johnsen and Jasen Johnsen. He has been invited to exhibit his work all over the world, including Seoul, Edinburgh, Prague, Paris, and Istanbul. Upcoming 2022 workshops will take place at the Toledo Museum of Art, May 9 – 13 https://www.toledomuseum.org/master-class and at the Glass Furnace in Istanbul, May 30 – June 9 https://www.glassfurnace.org/intensives-workshops-2/ In 2020, Garmezy embarked on the most ambitious project of his career – hot sculpting 200 glass dragons for Kugler color company in Germany. Kugler hand-crafts a wide range of colored glass based on recipes passed on for generations. Garmezy and Kugler worked together with Hot Glass Color Supply to design a new color reference chart. A glass color chart is a reference that shows examples of what each glass color looks like. It is a resource for glass artists to help them choose the correct colors for their projects. As a sculptor, Garmezy always wished for a resource that showed more than one way the color can be used. The goal was to create a chart that demonstrated the bar color encased and blown, as well as powder color applied to the surface of the glass and sculpted.  Says Garmezy: “I created one dragon sculpture for each of the colors on the poster. It was important that each dragon head was a similar size and style, but each completely unique. This color chart will give both blowers and sculptors a good idea of the potential of each color. We chose the image of the dragon because dragon imagery can be found in cultures around the world, and its symbolism brings to mind good luck, fortune, wisdom and strength – things we wish for all glass artists out there.”  

Episode 39 - Assessing Traumatic Brain Injuries from Toxic Mold Exposures with Dr. David RossDr. David Ross is the Director of the Virginia Institute of Neuropsychiatry and Clinical Assistant Professor at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU).  He completed medical school and residency in psychiatry at VCU.  After that, he finished a fellowship in neuropsychiatry (with a focus on schizophrenia research) at the Maryland Psychiatric Research Center, University of Maryland, where he stayed on the faculty for several years.  In 1997, he returned to VCU where he joined the full-time faculty.  In 2001, he founded the Virginia Institute of Neuropsychiatry (VIN).He is board-certified in 3 areas:  (1) General Psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology; (2) Neuropsychiatry by the United Council on Neurologic Subspecialties; and (3) Brain Injury Medicine by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.  He is a nationally recognized clinician, educator, researcher and forensic expert.He and his colleagues at VIN pioneered the application of NeuroQuant® (FDA-cleared software for measuring MRI brain volume) in patients with traumatic brain injury.  He invented a method for estimating brain volume the moment before injury in order to improve the understanding of the effects of brain injury on brain volume.To consult with Dr. David Ross, visit: http://www.vaneuropsychiatry.org/contact-us/ If you've been affected by mold and want to contribute to our efforts, visit our Patreon or GoFundMe page to donate today.Patreon - patreon.com/exposingmoldGoFundMe - gofund.me/daf1233eTranscript: https://bit.ly/3jcTiGn Click here to obtain this show's resources page: https://bit.ly/3vndHgJ Find us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YoutubeSponsors: Michael Rubino, The Mold Medic and  All American Restoration,  the first and only mold remediation company in the country specializing in remediating mold for people with underlying health conditions or mold sensitivities. They've quickly become the most recommended remediation company  from doctors and mold inspectors nationwide. Pick up your copy of Michael Rubino's book, “The Mold Medic: An Expert's Guide on Mold Remediation, " here: https://amzn.to/3t7wtaU Support the show (https://www.gofund.me/daf1233e)

Gilbert Michaud, Ph.D. is an Assistant Professor of Environmental Policy at Loyola University in Chicago. His applied research portfolio focuses on renewable energy policy, electric utilities, and economic and workforce development. Dr. Michaud also serves as a Faculty Affiliate at the Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy at the University of Michigan, and as a Senior Research Fellow at Global Law Initiatives for Sustainable Development (gLAWcal). He holds a Ph.D. in Public Policy & Administration from the L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and PublicAffairs at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU), as well as a certificate in Data Analytics from Cornell University.

Stefan Leichtle, MD is an Acute Care Surgeon and Associate Professor of Surgery at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) in Richmond, VA. His clinical practice focuses on trauma surgery and surgical critical care. Dr. Leichtle received his medical education in Germany at the Technical University Munich, completed his General Surgery residency at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Ann Arbor, MI, and underwent fellowship training in Surgical Critical Care and Trauma Surgery at the Los Angeles County and University of Southern California Medical Center in Los Angeles, CA.Dr. Leichtle's academic interests are in the implementation of evidence-based guidelines in clinical practice, multi-disciplinary research in critical care including traumatic brain injury, and development of novel strategies for the resuscitation of hemorrhagic shock. He is the Program Director of the Surgical Critical Care Fellowship at VCU and Medical Director of the Trauma Intensive Care Unit.

In this episode, Franchesca interviews Tanya Boucicaut- a college professor as she discusses how the 18 months in solitude forced her to go to therapy and address her mental well-being. Tanya Boucicaut, M.F.A., M.Div. (she/hers), is Assistant Professor at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) and a licensed Baptist clergywoman. Prior to her appointment at VCU, she founded a faith-based non-profit youth theatre education organization called Perfect Love Community Youth Theatre. Boucicaut co-founded the Graduate Writing Center for Theological Studies at the Samuel DeWitt Proctor School of Theology at Virginia Union (STVU). At STVU, she has also served as project director of STREAM, a high school youth theology institute, a member of the editorial team for the school's 2017 accreditation process, and a database consultant. She is currently a Writing and Rhetoric Ph.D. student at George Mason University focusing on the intersection of Black Church Studies, Hip Hop Pedagogy, and Community Building. Boucicaut is a lover and student of hip hop with rose gold bottoms, rapped her first rhyme in Mr. Magee's 6th health case for a presentation to the beat of Puff Daddy and Mase's "Been Around the World", and she was a playwright at 17. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/teacher-self-care/support

On this episode of The CC: America Podcast host Tomeria Jordan is joined by Ahmoni, singer, writer, entrepreneur and Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW).  During this episode Ahmoni talks about: How life events have shaped the person that he is; Music as therapy;  His career journey;  What we can expect from Ahmoni; Goal setting, faith and finishing well Ahmoni is definitely making waves on and off the music scene and impacting his community through social work. Download and share this episode today. The Man Behind the Melody Ahmoni's infatuation for writing appeared on an hour bus ride to and from school, taking in the landscape and laughter of peers in his rural county of Surry. While at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU), Ahmoni attended his first open-mic and ignited his love for literary expression listening to lyricists paint pictures with diction and invoke waves of emotion to the audience. Ahmoni graced the stage by way of a dare from a good friend. As a result, over the years, Ahmoni continued to pair writing and singing for a soulful rendition of his thoughts.  Connect with Ahmoni Follow Ahmoni on Instagram @ahmoni_143 Download his latest single "Rain" on Apple Music, Spotify or wherever you download music. Podcast Sponsor Today's show was sponsored by Confident Connotations, www.confidentconnotations.com. Providing inspirational apparel and products that promote confidence, inspires life and sparks conversation. Love the Show? Buy Us a Coffee To help support the costs associated with producing the CC: America Podcast you can now buy us a coffee to show appreciation. Visit https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ccamerica Rate, comment, subscribe & share The CC: America Podcast We believe in inspiring the world so let's make The CC: America Podcast the #1 podcast for self-improvement, religion, spirituality and education so that we can inspire, uplift and transform lives.  Ratings help improve our rankings so definitely leave us your feedback so we know how we are doing. You can also screenshot the show as you listen and share the show links with your network so they too can be encouraged. Thanks for your continued support.  Follow our blog & access show links at ccamericapodcast.com The CC: America Podcast is available for replay on Apple Podcasts, Pandora, iHeartRadio, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and Amazon.  New episodes are added every other week. On occasion a new show will be added weekly.  To stay informed follow the show on IG (@ccamericallc), Facebook at Confidence Centers of America (@ccamericallc) and now Tik Tok (@ccamericapodcast).  Opening Music Surface by Loxbeats | https://soundcloud.com/loxbeats      Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com        Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_U

Cape & Drew are back with former Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) teammate and current professional basketball player, Jamal Shuler! Tune in the hear them reminisce about old college days, playing overseas, life after basketball and much more! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cape-and-drew/support

Jared is an accomplished engineering executive with over 20 years' experience in management, operations, finance and business strategy. He has been treasurer and served on boards of directors for several organizations. He is a speaker, writer, and adviser on topics of business management and strategy with an emphasis on the A/E industry. Jared is a registered professional engineer with BS and MS degrees in engineering from Virginia Tech and an MBA from Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU). He has been adjunct faculty at the VCU, teaching business planning to MBA students. He recently started AE Ascend, a consulting and learning company. Great strategies with great execution leads to success. Jared narrowed down the broad industry of engineering and architecture, he shared his journey leading him to build AE Ascend by helping architects and engineers climb to new heights with their innovative ways of business approach.

Watermelon Chicken Salad, anyone? Welcome to the launch of a new series of episodes, each of which provide a unique perspective on COVID-19's impact on different topics. First up, we're examining what it's like for college students to experience the fall semester amidst fluctuating patterns of COVID-19 infections. Join co-hosts Paco Abiad, Fariha Mujeebuddin, and Ryan Orr as they listen to four distinct college student reflections. The schools featured include: New York University (NYU), University of Oxford, Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU), and Rutgers University (RU). We continue our efforts to learn and listen to our audience - email us (thisisviralpodcast@gmail.com) to share your personal stories in dealing with COVID-19. Whether you're an EMT, primary school teacher, performing artist, or attending higher education, we want to hear from you! Public Health Bookworm Reading List Podcast Resources Music by Ketsa and Chad Crouch Thank you to Anchor for sponsoring this episode. Follow @thisisviralpodcast on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. What enrages you and what gives you hope? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thisisviral/support

CardioNerds (Amit Goyal & Daniel Ambinder) join Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) cardiology fellows (Ajay Pillai, Amar Doshi, and Anna Tomdio) for a delicious skillet breakfast and amazing day in Richmond, VA! They discuss a fascinating case of a patient with Wolff-Parkinson-White (WPW) and hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM). Dr. Keyur Shah provides the E-CPR and program director Dr. Gautham Kalahasty provides a message for applicants. Episode notes were developed by Johns Hopkins internal medicine resident Colin Blumenthal with mentorship from University of Maryland cardiology fellow Karan Desai. Jump to: Patient summary - Case media - Case teaching - References Episode graphic by Dr. Carine Hamo The CardioNerds Cardiology Case Reports series shines light on the hidden curriculum of medical storytelling. We learn together while discussing fascinating cases in this fun, engaging, and educational format. Each episode ends with an “Expert CardioNerd Perspectives & Review” (E-CPR) for a nuanced teaching from a content expert. We truly believe that hearing about a patient is the singular theme that unifies everyone at every level, from the student to the professor emeritus. We are teaming up with the ACC FIT Section to use the #CNCR episodes to showcase CV education across the country in the era of virtual recruitment. As part of the recruitment series, each episode features fellows from a given program discussing and teaching about an interesting case as well as sharing what makes their hearts flutter about their fellowship training. The case discussion is followed by both an E-CPR segment and a message from the program director. CardioNerds Case Reports PageCardioNerds Episode PageCardioNerds AcademySubscribe to our newsletter- The HeartbeatSupport our educational mission by becoming a Patron!Cardiology Programs Twitter Group created by Dr. Nosheen Reza Patient Summary A man in his mid-60s presented to the ED after an episode of unwitnessed syncope while drinking. Patient had suddenly passed out from a seated position with no prodrome or post-ictal state. He had episodes like this in the past, which were thought to be seizures, but otherwise PMHx only notable for alcohol use disorder. He denied any FH of SCD or syncope. In the ED, exam was unremarkable. Labs notable for mild thrombocytopenia, mild hyponatremia with AKI, 2:1 AST/ALT ratio, elevated NT-proBNP, and a very high lactate that rapidly corrected with fluids. EKG was notable for sinus tachycardia, short PR interval, wide QRS, and delta waves consistent with Wolff-Parkinson-White (WPW) pattern. Echo showed preserved LVEF, thickened LV septum (1.6 cm) and posterior wall (1.3 cm) concerning for hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM). No outflow tract gradient was noted at rest or with stress, and the strain pattern demonstrated apical sparing. Evaluation for cardiac amyloid, including plasma cell dyscrasia and PYP scan, was negative. Cardiac MRI confirmed severely thickened LV inferior and inferolateral walls at 1.7 cm with no LVOT obstruction. 25% of the myocardium demonstrated patchy LGE.   Due to concern for WPW syndrome, the patient underwent an EP study. This revealed a malignant septal accessory pathway that was successfully ablated with resolution of the WPW EKG features. Given large LGE burden in setting of HCM, patient underwent placement of primary prevention ICD. Genetic testing for PRKAG2 mutation is pending given comorbid WPW and HCM.  Case Media ABCDEFClick to Enlarge A. CXR: Slightly increased interstitial markings in the lung bases, an elevated right hemidiaphragm. No acute airspace disease or pulmonary edemaB. ECG: Sinus tachycardia rate 120bpm, PR interval 80ms, QRS 130ms, WPW pattern.  Arruda algorithm localizes to posterior septum.C. CMR:  Myocardium nulls before blood pool.D. CMR:  Delayed gadolinium enhancementE. Follow up ECG: NSR 78, repolarization abnormalities.  T wave memory inferior leads.F.

PCPs (primary care providers) are really important to population health. Primary care is the foundation of any well-functioning health system, I am sure many listening to this podcast know well. For the Triple Aim to happen, patients really need access to robust primary care. This has been affirmed by almost anyone who looks into it. And yet, in this country, our system sort of anemically supports our primary care colleagues. As a general statement, poking and prodding and procedures are compensated at a far higher rate than anything requiring cognitive services. What a PCP or a pediatrician mainly does all day is really cognitive. It’s listening and thinking and counseling and coordinating. But here is maybe an underappreciated point: If we’re going to measure PCP performance, then we need the right measures to measure that performance. You might be doing this measurement as a basis for incentives or maybe for continuous improvement programs. Either way, if you don’t have the right measures, then maybe great primary care is under-rewarded or your continuous improvement process is counterproductive—you’re incenting the wrong things, you get the wrong activity. And to add to that, PCPs (ie, practices) can spend upwards of $40,000 a year of uncompensated time trying to add and subtract and tote up the difference in all these varied and potentially inapplicable measurement standards coming at them from all manner of directions. My guest in this health care podcast is Rebecca Etz, PhD. Dr. Etz and the team over at The Larry A. Green Center have worked hard to create a set of 11 performance measures for primary care. These measures went through the wringer as far as their creation and validation. These 11 measures take into account what patients want, what primary care clinicians (including pediatricians, nurse practitioners, and others) think is most important and possible to provide, and what payers want to pay for. These 11 measures are aligned across the three stakeholders, and they are actionable. Neither of these descriptors is anything to take for granted. Rebecca Etz, PhD, is associate professor of family medicine and codirector of The Larry A. Green Center, which is in Richmond, Virginia, at the Virginia Commonwealth University. You can learn more at green-center.org. Rebecca S. Etz, PhD, is an associate professor of family medicine and population health at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) and codirector of The Larry A. Green Center—Advancing Primary Health Care for the Public Good. Dr. Etz has deep expertise in qualitative research methods and design, primary care measures, practice transformation, and engaging stakeholders. Her career has been dedicated to learning the heart and soul of primary care through three main lines of inquiry: (1) bridging the gap between the business of medicine and the lived experience of the human condition, (2) making visible the principles and mechanisms upon which the unique strength of primary care is based, and (3) exposing the unintended, often damaging consequences of policy and transformation efforts applied to primary care but not informed by primary care concepts. As a member of the VCU Department of Family Medicine and Population Health and previous codirector of the ACORN practice-based research network, Dr. Etz has been the principal investigator of several federal and foundation grants, contracts, and pilots, all directed toward making the pursuit of health a humane experience. Recent research activities have included studies in primary care measures, behavioral health, simulation modeling, care team models, and adaptive use of health technologies. Dr. Etz currently leads the fielding of a weekly survey regarding the response to and impact of COVID-19 on US primary care practices. She also serves on the National Academies of Medicine consensus study, “Implementing High-Quality Primary Care.” 03:41 Why is primary care one of the “best-kept secrets” of better health outcomes? 08:38 “Measures are a form of communication.” 08:51 “If the way that you are assessed does not actually match up with the work you do or what you find to be important, it’s pretty demoralizing.” 11:41 “It is the outcome of health care, but it is not the same thing as quality.” 16:31 “It creates a financial incentive to hit a target by any means necessary.” 18:06 “We incentivize people to have good outcomes, and what that means is that electronic medical records are no longer simply databases that tell us what the health of the population is. They are databases that tell us what is the optimal picture that a clinician is able to paint of their patients.” 21:07 “Primary care is a relational field.” 22:14 “How does this relate to cost and utilization?” 26:43 “I think we all know that fee for service is death.” 27:11 How has the measure of PCPs in the time of COVID held up? 27:32 What measure performs worse in the time of COVID? 28:17 “Primary care is the place that everybody goes.” 31:16 EP270 with Dave Chase and EP272 with Guy Culpepper, MD.  You can learn more at green-center.org. Rebecca Etz of @GreenCenterOrg discusses #primarycare performance on this week’s #healthcarepodcast. #healthcare #podcast #digitalhealth #healthtech #pcp “Measures are a form of communication.” Rebecca Etz of @GreenCenterOrg discusses #primarycare performance on this week’s #healthcarepodcast. #healthcare #podcast #digitalhealth #healthtech #pcp “If the way that you are assessed does not actually match up with the work you do or what you find to be important, it’s pretty demoralizing.” Rebecca Etz of @GreenCenterOrg discusses #primarycare performance on this week’s #healthcarepodcast. #healthcare #podcast #digitalhealth #healthtech #pcp “It is the outcome of health care, but it is not the same thing as quality.” Rebecca Etz of @GreenCenterOrg discusses #primarycare performance on this week’s #healthcarepodcast. #healthcare #podcast #digitalhealth #healthtech #pcp “It creates a financial incentive to hit a target by any means necessary.” Rebecca Etz of @GreenCenterOrg discusses #primarycare performance on this week’s #healthcarepodcast. #healthcare #podcast #digitalhealth #healthtech #pcp “Primary care is a relational field.” Rebecca Etz of @GreenCenterOrg discusses #primarycare performance on this week’s #healthcarepodcast. #healthcare #podcast #digitalhealth #healthtech #pcp “I think we all know that fee for service is death.” Rebecca Etz of @GreenCenterOrg discusses #primarycare performance on this week’s #healthcarepodcast. #healthcare #podcast #digitalhealth #healthtech #pcp How has the measure of PCPs in the time of COVID held up? Rebecca Etz of @GreenCenterOrg discusses #primarycare performance on this week’s #healthcarepodcast. #healthcare #podcast #digitalhealth #healthtech #pcp

In this episode of La Verdad Duele Podcast, I invited two of my mentees both students at the Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) to talk to us about surviving college, the transition from home to on-campus life, seeking a mentor, and when to ask for help. Our Social Media (IG): @laverdadduelepod Subscribe to our YouTube: La Verdad Duele Podcast Join Our Listserv: LVD Podcast Listserv Guests Contact information Nafisa's IG: @mufasa1434 Tanya's IG: @tanya_njoroge

The Sharvette Mitchell Radio Show airs every Tuesday at 6:00 p.m. EST. Find out more about our host and guests at http://www.Sharvette.com. Ramona Ragland is a Richmond, VA native; an east coast girl. Family is a priority to her. She comes from a large family, who means the world to her.  She graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) with a Bachelor's Degree in Business Management. She has been a professional in Corporate America for almost twenty years, serving as a trainer, content creator, mentor, auditor, among other things. Last year, she started her own business, as a writer for others. She is a certified Master Trainer, and is currently pursuing her Six Sigma Green Belt certification. Her passions include public speaking, associate development and engagement, and process improvement. (Learn more here: https://sharvette.com/on-air-with-ramona-ragland-master-trainer/)

Mitch Goldstein is a designer, artist, and educator based in Rochester, NY. He is an Associate Professor at Rochester Institute of Technology, where he teaches in the School of Design. Over the past 15 years, Mitch has taught at Rhode Island School of Design (RISD), Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU), Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA),…

Mitch Goldstein is a designer, artist, and educator based in Rochester, NY. He is an Associate Professor at Rochester Institute of Technology, where he teaches in the School of Design. Over the past 15 years, Mitch has taught at Rhode Island School of Design (RISD), Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU), Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA),…

On this episode, Katie is joined by Dr. Laura Gogia. Laura Gogia, MD, PhD is an educational consultant, researcher, and designer specializing in program evaluation, digital learning, and higher education. She is the principal for Bandwidth Strategies, where she offers organizational development and creative support for institutions of higher and continuing education. She was formerly the associate director of the Grace E. Harris Leadership Institute at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) and liaison for the Virginia Longitudinal Data System at the State Council for the Higher Education of Virginia (SCHEV). Gogia earned her doctorate (PhD) in Education Research and Evaluation and her Medical Degree (MD), both at VCU. Segment 1: Researching the Student Experience [00:00-09:30] In this first segment, Laura discusses some of the variables for researching student experience. In this segment, the following resources are mentioned: American Association of Colleges and Universities (AAC&U) RIA # 19: Dr. Peter Felten on Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) Segment 2: Sensemaker as a Research Tool [09:31-19:32] In segment two, Laura describes uses of SenseMaker in research on student experience. In this segment, the following resources are mentioned: SenseMaker Tableau Segment 3: Connected Learning and Learning Design [19:33-35:37] In segment three, Laura shares about her most recent research interests. To share feedback about this podcast episode, ask questions that could be featured in a future episode, or to share research-related resources, post a comment below or contact the “Research in Action” podcast: Twitter: @RIA_podcast or #RIA_podcast Email: riapodcast@oregonstate.edu Voicemail: 541-737-1111 If you listen to the podcast via iTunes, please consider leaving us a review. The views expressed by guests on the Research in Action podcast do not necessarily represent the views of Ecampus or Oregon State University.

Meet Sara and Jenn, two non-traditional college students at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) in Richmond, VA as they prepare for the Fall 2019 semester. Topics include which classes they're taking, dealing with perfectionism, the ways universities can help accommodate non-traditional students, and what you can expect from this podcast going forward.Rated "E" for some mild swearing.

For the fifteenth episode of my How It’s Done Podcast I sat down with my long time friend and photographer turned wheel designer Chris Sempek. Chris and I met many years ago through Honda-Tech and have stayed closely in touch ever since. He’s always had a love for cars that at first just involved working on cars and photography but then ultimately turned into designing wheels for a living. We of course spent some time talking about the present but we took a deep dive into the past and how Chris got to where he is today in both his career and personal life. From getting his degree in Mechanical Engineering from Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) to working for companies such as Fortune Auto and D2Forged Wheels and then ultimately Allied Wheel/Raceline Wheels where he would be a huge part in the launch of Kansei Wheels. We touch on everything such as how Chris got into cars, his education, moving from New York to California, Sempek Wheels, Photography, traveling and much more! Give this a good listen. Follow: @sempek @kanseiwheels @canibeat_cristian

Welcome to the Elevator World News Podcast. Today’s podcast news podcast is sponsored by elevatorbooks.com: www.elevatorbooks.com ELEVATOR ENTRAPMENTS KEEP RICHMOND FIREFIGHTERS BUSY Firefighters in Richmond, Virginia, have been called out for nearly 500 elevator rescues over the past two years, with many of the units being repeat offenders, WRIC 8News reports. Since 2017, the Richmond Fire Department has responded to 23 calls at Johnson Hall, on the campus of Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU). “It’s kind of normal, actually, just to see fire trucks and people getting stuck in the building,” said VCU freshman Samantha Griffin. “Basically, for the whole month of September, at least once a week, I could recall that somebody got stuck in the elevator.” VCU is responsible for its elevators, but a recent radio dispatch call noted that the nearest available elevator technician was several hours away. Other elevator problems have been reported at hotels and apartment buildings around the city. A tenant in one building said its elevator "shakes a lot" and frequently mislevels. Firefighters said the troublesome elevators often have past-due inspection certificates, with one unit showing its last inspection was in 2015. Image credit: courtesy of StockSnap from Pixabay To read the full transcript of today's podcast, visit: elevatorworld.com/news Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes │ Google Play | SoundCloud │ Stitcher │ TuneIn

Dr. Scarlett L. Heinbuch holds a Ph.D. in public policy and administration from Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) and a master’s degree in public health from VCU’s School of Medicine. She is a certified Reiki Master/Teacher in the Usui System of Natural Healing. She has studied complementary, alternative, and integrative medicine for more than 25 years and is an energy practitioner and intuitive consultant.   https://healingwithdrscarlett.com/ ----------------------------- Watch Dr. Heinbuch's presentation from the 2019 Afterlife Awareness conference at path11productions.com/ac2019.

In this episode I speak with Nick Hill. Nick is head coach/director of rugby of the Men’s Rugby Club at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU). He took over the club in Fall, 2018. Hill has an impressive resume of international coaching experience from several different schools in the U.K. to schools and clubs in Chile. Along the way, there were self-funded trips to shadow the coaching staff of the Canterbury Crusaders in New Zealand and then again with the Ulster Rugby staff in Belfast. Hill is also a devotee of the Gambetta Athletic Improvement Network or GAIN for short. Nick believes in a player-centered environment. This is one where Games Based Coaching is used with a purpose for game action where players learn skills in the context of the real game, rather than just for the sake of a drill for drill’s sake. Players are encouraged to work things out for themselves and are not just told what to do. Guided Discovery questioning is one of the key coaching tools for Hill. This develops a culture that motivates the player’s involvement in practice as more than doers of drills, but active learners that take ownership of their development. You can contact Nick at: nickhillcoaching.com and he is on Twitter @NH_Coaching_

Ask Win is a podcast where you are a VIP. Win wants to focus and teach people more and Cerebral Palsy. You’re welcome to ask questions about anything that you want. CP questions but mainly life questions on how to deal with CP or not. Win can ask you base questions if you want. Please let us know or there will be no base questions. If you have any questions for Win please email her at askingwkelly@gmail.com. In 2018 let be open and honest on Ask Win. To learn more about Ask Win visit http://askwin.weebly.com.  Be sure to FOLLOW this program https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/wins-women-of-wisdom/id1060801905. To learn how Win walk and about Ekso go to http://www.bridgingbionics.org/, or email Amanda Boxtel at amanda@bridgingbionics.org.    On Ask Win today (Friday, April 20, 2018), Best-Selling Author, Win C welcomes Erica M. McAfee. Erica is the founder of Sisters in Loss, LLC, a Faith based Grief and Pregnancy Loss coaching company that helps black women turn their pain into their purpose after loss.  Sisters in Loss provides consulting and coaching services to help women step beyond anxiety and fear and into trust and peace after loss.  Sisters in Loss goal through courses, retreats, and conferences is to help women Minimize regrets, Maximize memories, and Manage their path forward after loss.  It’s self titled podcast spotlights faith filled black women who share miscarriage, infant loss, and infertility stories and testimonies to heal, gain clarity and peace, find hope, and an empowering path forward after loss.  Launched in August 2017 the podcast has a community of 3000+ sisters in loss. Erica is a Grief and Pregnancy Loss Coach, Pastor’s Wife, and Mom to two angels in heaven and one rainbow baby Maxwell also known as Super Mighty Max.  She is an alumnus of Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) with a B.S. in Chemical Engineering. Find her at @SistersinLoss and @EricaMMcAfee on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook or visit EricaMMcAfee.com. The fact in a miscarriage (losing a child) can lead to your next child having CP. What Causes Cerebral Palsy?: https://research.cerebralpalsy.org.au/what-is-cerebral-palsy/causes/ . Making Sense of Miscarriage Statistics: https://www.verywellfamily.com/making-sense-of-miscarriage-statistics-2371721 . Having Children When You Have Cerebral Palsy: https://www.cerebralpalsyguidance.com/cerebral-palsy/living/having-children/ . To learn more about Win Kelly Charles visit http://wincharles.weebly.com/. To follow Win on Twitter go to @winkellycharles. To follow Win on Instagram go to winkcharles. To follow Win on Snapchat go to Wcharles422. 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Dr. Jean-Venable "Kelly" Goode from the Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) talks about relationship building in the community setting.  Dr. Goode is Past-President of the American Pharmacists Association (APhA) and helped develop several innovative community-based pharmacy practices during her career. She serves as the residency program director for the highly regarded VCU Community-based Residency Program. Key Lessons:  understand the needs first, make time to meet providers in their space, consider practice model changes, and always follow through.

On this episode, Katie is joined by Dr. Laura Gogia. Laura Gogia, MD, PhD is an educational consultant, researcher, and designer specializing in program evaluation, digital learning, and higher education. She is the principal for Bandwidth Strategies, where she offers organizational development and creative support for institutions of higher and continuing education. She was formerly the associate director of the Grace E. Harris Leadership Institute at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) and liaison for the Virginia Longitudinal Data System at the State Council for the Higher Education of Virginia (SCHEV). Gogia earned her doctorate (PhD) in Education Research and Evaluation and her Medical Degree (MD), both at VCU.   Segment 1: Researching the Student Experience [00:00-09:30] In this first segment, Laura discusses some of the variable for researching student experience. Segment 2: Sensemaker as a Research Tool [09:31-19:32] In segment two, Laura describes uses of SenseMaker in research on student experience. Segment 3: Connected Learning and Learning Design [19:33-35:37] In segment three, Laura shares about her most recent research interests. To share feedback about this podcast episode, ask questions that could be featured in a future episode, or to share research-related resources, contact the “Research in Action” podcast: Twitter: @RIA_podcast or #RIA_podcast Email: riapodcast@oregonstate.edu Voicemail: 541-737-1111 If you listen to the podcast via iTunes, please consider leaving us a review. The views expressed by guests on the Research in Action podcast do not necessarily represent the views of Ecampus or Oregon State University.

In the sixth episode of Questions, Commons & Concerns (QCC), marketing assistants at University Student Commons and Activities interviewed students of Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) to explore the RAM CAMP experience. Host: Brian Donovan Transcript: https://vcustudentcommons.com/2017/08/28/qcc-ram-camp-2017/ If you have a question or topic you would like covered, email us at contactUSCA@vcu.edu.

In the fifth episode of Questions, Commons & Concerns (QCC), marketing assistants at University Student Commons and Activities interviewed students, faculty and staff of Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) to find out which came first: the chicken or the egg? Host: Brian Donovan Transcript: https://vcustudentcommons.com/2017/08/10/qcc-the-chicken-or-the-egg/ If you have a question you would like covered, email us at contactUSCA@vcu.edu.

In the fourth episode of Questions, Commons & Concerns (QCC), marketing assistants at University Student Commons and Activities interviewed students, faculty and staff of Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) to find out their thoughts on Welcome Week. Host: Brian Donovan Transcript: https://vcustudentcommons.com/2017/07/27/qcc-welcome-week/ If you have a question you would like covered, email us at contactUSCA@vcu.edu.

Andrea Goulet talks with Dave Rael about subject that matter including government, race, empathy, understanding, and feminism Chapters: 0:10 - Who is Andrea1:56 - Accusations of lacking empathy8:33 - The intended audience of this podcast10:10 - The fundamental problem of human discourse in the world today14:12 - Politics - moderate and extreme17:34 - Defining feminism26:28 - Feeling alone in a crowd28:16 - Seeking to understand and dynamics of power34:23 - Confidence and the power of words36:51 - The complexity of human interactions, biases, and jumping to conclusions43:08 - Open-ended questions to open communication45:23 - Perspectives on sexuality49:35 - Objectification of women and the ways women can feel safe54:08 - The importance of consent70:16 - Validity of opinions and reciprocal understanding75:41 - Common ground76:35 - Context sensitivity of believing accusations - it's better to say they should be taken seriously than to say they should be believed84:35 - Men's Rights Activism86:37 - The power of government and the power of the people95:19 - Conclusion Resources: Magic Card Game CorgiBytes Andrea on Developer On Fire Technical? Non-Technical? Both! - Andrea Goulet US Senator from Virginia, Mark Warner US Represetative from Colorado, Mike Coffman Lessons From The Women's Strike - Andrea Goulet Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) Abigail Adams urges husband to “remember the ladies” The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change - Stephen R. Covey The Confidence Gap Abigail Spanberger - Andrea's Friend and Candidate for Congress Men's rights movement Good Intentions Episode 0 - Dave Describing the intent of the show The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love that Lasts - Gary Chapman

In the third episode of Questions, Commons & Concerns (QCC), marketing assistants at University Student Commons and Activities interviewed students, faculty and staff of Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) to find out their thoughts about the renovation of Monroe Park. Host: Brian Donovan Transcript: https://vcustudentcommons.com/2017/07/11/qcc-monroe-park/ If you have a question you would like covered, email us at contactUSCA@vcu.edu.

In the second episode of Questions, Commons & Concerns (QCC), marketing assistants at University Student Commons and Activities interviewed students, faculty and staff of Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) to find out their thoughts about pineapple on pizza. Host: Brian Donovan Transcript: https://vcustudentcommons.com/2017/06/29/qcc-pineapple-pizza/ If you have a question you would like covered, email us at contactUSCA@vcu.edu.

In the first episode of Questions, Commons & Concerns (QCC), marketing assistants at University Student Commons and Activities interviewed students, faculty and staff of Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) to find out their thoughts on the return of Mike Rhoades to VCU as the head coach and Joey Rodriguez as director of player development of the Men's Basketball team. Host: Brian Donovan Transcript: https://vcustudentcommons.com/2017/06/08/soundcloud-launch/ If you have a question you would like covered, email us at contactUSCA@vcu.edu.

A recent New York Times article “How to Run Like a Girl,” explored the differences between women and men who run. One of the experts featured in the story is physical therapist Blaise Williams, PT, PhD, who studies running mechanics at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU). Running mechanics is a new area of research. Much is … Continue reading Running Mechanics and Physical Therapy

Pope Francis and his trip to Mexico provide the central themes this week on Latin Pulse. The program discusses the pope's fourth trip to Latin America, which will primarily focus on key stops throughout Mexico. The program reflects on the pope's efforts to put the global refugee crisis and the need to ease migration restrictions in front of policymakers in the hemisphere.  The news segment of the program covers testimony from the Centers for Disease Control in the United States officially linking the zika virus outbreak to microcephaly, a condition that causes brain damage in infants.The program includes in-depth interviews with:Andrew Chesnut of Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU); andMaureen Meyer of the Washington Office on Latin America (WOLA).Executive Producer: Rick Rockwell; Technical Director: Jim Singer; andAssociate Producer: Natalie Ottinger.(To download or stream this podcast, click here.)   (The program is 30 minutes in length and the file size is 42 MB.) podcastnewsLatin AmericaBrazilpoliticsMexicozikaCubaUnited Stateshealth issuesPope FrancisreligionimmigrationEl SalvadorCentral Americadrug cartelsindigenous issuesSinaloa CartelU.S. CongressDrug Warcorruptionglobal refugee crisisVirgin of GuadalupePope Benedict XVIKnights Templar CartelEnrique Pena NietoCatholicismmigrantsscandalviolenceHonduraspovertyCatholic ChurchCosta RicaPanamaNicaraguahuman rights

Episode 52: Today's podcast looks at the relationship between theory and clinical social work practice. I spoke with Joe Walsh, professor of social work at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU), and author of the Brooks/Cole text, Theories for Direct Social Work Practice, which came out in a second edition in 2009. We talked about why social workers should learn practice theories, the differences between practice, developmental and personality theories, the difference between a theory and a model, and why there are so many different practice theories. We talked about how knowing theory makes for better social work practice and how being "eclectic" isn't about eschewing theory, but being well grounded in a few theories and making intentional choices about when and how to draw from them. Joe suggested that social workers in the field can contribute to theory refinement by thinking seriously about how well the theories they use work with the clients they serve. We ended our conversation with some information on resources for social workers who are interested in learning more about practice theories. To read more about theories for clinical social work practice, and to hear other podcasts, please visit the Social Work Podcast website at https://socialworkpodcast.com.

Episode 52: Today's podcast looks at the relationship between theory and clinical social work practice. I spoke with Joe Walsh, professor of social work at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU), and author of the Brooks/Cole text, Theories for Direct Social Work Practice, which came out in a second edition in 2009. We talked about why social workers should learn practice theories, the differences between practice, developmental and personality theories, the difference between a theory and a model, and why there are so many different practice theories. We talked about how knowing theory makes for better social work practice and how being "eclectic" isn't about eschewing theory, but being well grounded in a few theories and making intentional choices about when and how to draw from them. Joe suggested that social workers in the field can contribute to theory refinement by thinking seriously about how well the theories they use work with the clients they serve. We ended our conversation with some information on resources for social workers who are interested in learning more about practice theories. To read more about theories for clinical social work practice, and to hear other podcasts, please visit the Social Work Podcast website at http://socialworkpodcast.com.

There is a very small but growing body of empirical research on facilitating technology integration in schools. This presentation brings together that research in the form of a critical synthesis. Dr. Jonathan D. Becker, a professor of educational leadership at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU), will discuss the major themes that have emerged from the research and place them within the context of his own research with technology integration specialists in the state of West Virginia. The major goals for this presentation are to make the research accessible and to provide educational technology practitioners relevant research-based data to inform their practice.

There is a very small but growing body of empirical research on facilitating technology integration in schools. This presentation brings together that research in the form of a critical synthesis. Dr. Jonathan D. Becker, a professor of educational leadership at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU), will discuss the major themes that have emerged from the research and place them within the context of his own research with technology integration specialists in the state of West Virginia. The major goals for this presentation are to make the research accessible and to provide educational technology practitioners relevant research-based data to inform their practice.

Our guest for this show is Jeff Nugent, Associate Director at the Center for Teaching Excellence (VCE) at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) . The VCE, founded in 2001, is charged with supporting 3,000 faculty members at VCU and now plays a key role in VCU's VCU 2020: Vision for Excellence strategic plan.