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B L Jacobs1, S Selby, M K Madsen
1Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Health Sciences, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI, 53201.
Occupational Therapy in Health Care
|August 17, 2013
Summary
The Supporting Academic Success Program, a collaborative model at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, enhances student support across multiple health and education disciplines. This interdisciplinary initiative integrates teaching, research, and service to improve student outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Interdisciplinary Education
- Health Sciences
- Social Sciences
Background:
- Established in 1993 at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.
- Involves Schools of Allied Health Professions, Psychology, Social Work, Education, and Nursing.
- A collaborative model with the Milwaukee Center for Independence.
Purpose of the Study:
- To create an educational, service delivery support model.
- To integrate the university's mission of teaching, research, and service.
- To provide comprehensive academic and health support for students.
Main Methods:
- Interdisciplinary collaboration between university schools and a community center.
- Development of a structured support model for students.
- Leveraging university resources and external partnerships.
Main Results:
- Successful formation of an integrated support system.
- Demonstrated commitment to university's core missions.
- Secured initial funding from Norris Health Center and Student Affairs.
Conclusions:
- The program serves as a model for interdisciplinary student support.
- Collaboration is key to effective service delivery in academic settings.
- Future sustainability planned through grant funding.
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