7th National Summit for Building Healthy Academic Communities (BHAC)
Join us for insightful discussions, workshops, and networking opportunities focused on creating healthier academic environments.
This in-person event will be held at Kimpton's The Forum Hotel, where experts in health and well-being will share their knowledge and best practices. Don't miss this chance to connect with like-minded individuals and learn how to promote well-being in academic settings.
Jean Eby, ScD, MS, MEd is an epidemiologist and faculty member in the Department of Public Health Sciences in the University of Virginia's School of Medicine. Dr. Eby will co-present: "Creative Connections: the UVA Collaborative for Promoting Health and Well-being".
Victor Tringali, EdD, CSCS, is the Manager of Employee Well-Being at the University of Virginia (UVA) and Assistant Professor of Public Health Sciences at the UVA School of Medicine. Dr. Tringali will co-present: "Creative Connections: the UVA Collaborative for Promoting Health and Well-Being".
Bryan Sexton, PhD, is the Director of the Duke Center for the Advancement of Well-being Science. Dr. Sexton will present "The Science of Bite-sized Well-being During Uncertain Times: Evidence, Practice and Resources to Share."
Bernadette Melnyk, PhD, APRN-CNP, FAANP, FNAP, FAAN serves as Vice President for Health Promotion and Chief Wellness Officer for The Ohio State University. Dr. Melnyk will present "Thrive, Don’t Just Survive: Evidence-based Tips & Tricks for Personal & Organizational Thriving."
Expand the sections below to view the agenda, register for the summit, reserve your hotel room, and view information about the conference hotel and transportation. Please stay tuned to this webpage for summit announcements and updates.
Please email the Building Healthy Academic Communities team with any questions about the summit. For questions about the hotel, please email The Forum by Kimpton or call 434.365.2600.
Note: The agenda below is not yet finalized.
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6:15 - 7:15 |
Morning Healthy Start Activities - expand the "Wellness Activities" section below for details. |
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7:45 - 8:45 |
Registration & Breakfast |
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8:45 - 9:10 |
Welcome and Opening Remarks, Megan Amaya, President, and Vic Tringali, Vice-President, National Consortium for Building Healthy Academic Communities Grove Ballroom |
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9:10 - 10:15 |
Keynote Presentation: J. Bryan Sexton, PhD: The Science of Bite-sized Well-being During Uncertain Times: Evidence, Practice and Resources to Share. Grove Ballroom |
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10:15 - 10:30 |
Stretch Break, Wellness Stations, & Transition |
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10:30 - 11:35 |
Breakout Session A: Lyceum Room Technology-Driven Wellness: Revolutionizing Campus Care and Enhancing Student Well-Being Through AI-Enhanced Technology, Jean Gordon, BSN, MS/HRM, MSN/Ed, MBA/ACC, FNP, DBA & Eric Richardson, Ph.D., MPH, MBA, PHR, SHRM-CP, CHHR, Medical University of South Carolina Mindfulness Matters in the Classroom, Elizabeth Click, DNP, ND, RN, CWP, Case Western University. |
| 10:30 - 11:35 |
Breakout Session B: Academy Room Certified Healthy Departments: The Role of Manager Support in Reducing Employee Burnout, Lindsey Wohlford, MS, RD, LD. MD Anderson Cancer Center. Implementing Resilience Training Using HeartMath at a Health Professions University, Jack Kleine, OTD, MOT, OTR/L & Cynthia Stacy, DNP, MSN, RN, Samuel Merritt University. |
| 10:35 - 11:30 |
Breakout Session C: Socrates Classroom Call-Push-Shock: A Community Education Initiative to Strengthen the Out of Hospital Cardiac Arrest Chain of Survival. Mary McCormack, DNP, FNP-C, Carole Zarcone, DNP, ANP-C, Elizabeth Cotter, PhD, RN, NPD-BC, Anthony DiDio MSN, MBA, RNC-OB, Molloy University & Kendra Hoepper DNP, APRN, PNP-BC, Dominican University. Comparing the National DPP and Digital Lifestyle Management Program at the University of Iowa to Lower Employee Risk for Chronic Health Conditions. Erica Blaha, NBC-HWC. |
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11:35 - 12:15 |
Poster Session 11:45 - 12:15 & Wellness Stations Grove Meeting Space (outside ballroom) |
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12:15- 1:00 |
Lunch: Grove Ballroom |
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1:00 - 2:05 |
Breakout Session A: Lyceum Room Science Meets Play: Engaging and Empowering Students with Well-Being Experiment Cards. Cara Sidman, Arizona State University and Laura Morris, University of North Carolina Wilmington. Meeting People Where They're At - Hopes and Successes of the Implementation of a Campus-Wide Coaching Model. Michele Poitras and Jackie Piciulo, MSEd, CWC, University of Buffalo. |
| 1:00 - 2:05 |
Breakout Session B: Academy Room Promoting Faculty and Staff Well-being through Sustainable Changes in Workplace Culture. Preethi Varghese-Joseph, MBBS, MPH & Michele Vancour, PhD, MPH, Southern Connecticut State University. Use of the Suitable Phone Application for Wellness-Related Activities: Lessons Learned from Year One. Tania Basta, Julie Jones, MSW and Amy Wininger, MS. Western Kentucky University. |
| 1:00 - 2:05 |
Breakout Session C: Socrates Classroom Cultivating a Culture of Well-Being Through Campus-Wide Collaboration. Susan Andrews, DNP, RN, CPN, CNE and Pam Jones, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN, Vanderbilt University School of Nursing. Building a Values-Driven Connected Community. Emily Gamm, MSW, LCSW, Kristi Rodriguez, MEd., Gail Armstrong, PhD, DNP, & Amy Barton, PhD. University of Colorado College of Nursing. |
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2:05 - 2:20 |
Break & Transition |
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2:20 - 3:25 |
Breakout Session A: Lyceum Room Fostering and Promoting a Wellness Culture at Penn State Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing. Christina Lightner, PhD, MSN, WHNP-BC, RN, Kelly Wolgast, DNP, RN, FACHE, FAAN COL (R), US Army, Megan Martin, MEd. & Laura Badzek, LLM, JD, MS, RN, FNAP, FAAN, Pennsylvania State University. MINDSTRONG Program Delivery Type for Undergraduate Nursing Students: A Program Evaluation. Amy Cristicello DNP, CRNP, PMHNP-BC, Kelly Wolgast, DNP, RN, FACHE, FAAN COL (R), US Army & Christina Lightner, PhD, MSN, WHNP-BC, RN, Pennsylvania State University. |
| 2:20- 3:25 |
Breakout Session B: Academy Room Culture: Creating a Culture of Well-Being through a Formal Office of Well-Being: Implications for the School of Nursing and the Broader University and Healthcare System. Cheryl Giscombe, PhD, RN, PMHNP-BC, FAAN, FABMR, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The Carolina Covenant Model of Care, Cynthia Demetriou, PhD, Candice Powell, PhD, & Jane Davis, EdD, LCMHC, University of North Carolina Chapel Hill. |
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2:20 - 3:25 |
Breakout Session C: Socrates Classroom Fostering a culture of well-being: Strategy and Insights from the University of Virginia. Sarah Beth Patterson, MA, EP-C & Matthew Fritts, MPH, PMP, University of Virginia. Motivating Employees to Move: Utilizing a multi-strategy approach to design and implement a workplace wellness program, Gillian Torr, MS, NASM-CPT & Amelia Phillips, DrPH, MPH, CPH, University of South Florida |
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3:25 - 3:40 |
Break, Snack & Wellness Stations: Grove Meeting Space (outside ballroom) |
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3:40 - 4:30 |
Closing session |
| 5:15 - 6:30 |
Walking Tour of UVA Grounds - Expand the "Wellness Activities" section below for details. |
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6:15 - 7:15 |
Morning Healthy Start Activities- expand the "Wellness Activities" section below for details |
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8:00 - 8:45 |
Registration & Breakfast |
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8:45 - 9:05 |
Welcome, Laurel Van Dromme, Executive Director, Bernadette Melnyk, Past-President, National Consortium for Building Healthy Academic Communities Grove Ballroom |
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9:05 - 10:05 |
Morning Plenary: Vic Tringali, EdD, CSCS & Jean Eby, ScD, MS, MEd, Creative Connections: the UVA Collaborative for Promoting Health and Well-being Grove Ballroom |
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10:05 - 10:45 |
Break & Poster Session (10:10 - 10:40) Grove Meeting Space (outside ballroom) |
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10:45 - 11:45 |
Special Sessions
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| 11:45 - 12:00 |
Break and Transition |
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12:00 - 12:45 |
Lunch: Grove Ballroom |
| 12:45 - 1:00 | Awards Ceremony (Grove Ballroom) |
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12:30 - 2:00 |
Closing: Bernadette Melnyk, PhD, APRN-CNP, FAANP, FNAP, FAAN, Thrive, Don’t Just Survive: Evidence-based Tips & Tricks for Personal & Organizational Thriving Grove Ballroom |
Faculty/Staff 1 day
Faculty/Staff 2 day
Students
The summit will be held at Kimpton's The Forum Hotel. The hotel offers:
Kimpton's The Forum Hotel is 6.2 miles from the Charlottesville Albemarle Airport (CHO).
Attendees will need to arrange for transportation from the airport to The Forum Hotel, which is located at 540 Massie Road, Charlottesville Virginia 22903.
Click here for a list of registered taxi companies.
Onsite parking is available at the hotel with unlimited in and out privileges. The cost is $26 per day.
View location details and driving directionsExplore Charlottesville and Albemarle County attractions here.
| Alamo Drafthouse Movie Theatre | Good food, good beer and good film, all at the same place; recliner chairs in first few rows of every theatre |
| Blue Ridge Ballooning | Premier hot air balloon rides over beautiful Charlottesville Virginia |
| City Markets | Link to all the great farmers markets in the area. |
| Cville Excape Room | Participants solve puzzles to escape from themed rooms at this entertainment venue. |
| Downtown Mall | Dining, entertainment, shopping, and a good place to just sit and people-watch |
| Fridays After Five | Live outdoor concerts at the Ting Pavilion every Friday from April through September |
| New Dominion Bookshop | Independent bookshop on the downtown mall |
| Paramount Theater | Lots of good films come through here. Special events, live and recorded. |
| Rivanna Trail | Walking/biking trails around Charlottesville |
| Riverside Park | At the end of Chesapeake Street at the eastern city limits, 26.6 acres bordering the river; nice bike/walking path |
| Shenandoah National Park | Needs no introduction; close to Charlottesville, well worth visiting often! |
| Skyline Drive | Runs 105 miles north and south along the crest of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Shenandoah National Park. |
| VA Discovery Museum | A hands-on children's museum, with exhibits on the arts, sciences, humanities, history and nature |
| Asado's | grilled tacos |
| Bang! | Great Asian tapas |
| Botanical Fare | All vegan |
| Dairy Market | Food and market hall with locally sourced cuisine, music, events, retail shops |
| Feast | Great lunch place and market. Inside Main Street Market |
| Fleurie | Modern French cuisine with great reviews. Very good but expensive, fixed pricing for a preset menu |
| Hamilton's | New American dining & full bar plus an extensive wine list in a sophisticated yet casual setting |
| Kardinal Hall | Alpine inspired craft beer hall. Has some large tables for larger groups, and a nice outdoor space. |
| Marie Bette | Really good bakery - great lunch/breakfast |
| Oakhart Social | New American sharing plates |
| Roots | Make your own salad bowls - really popular. Line moves fast. |
| South Street Brewery | Converted brick-walled warehouse with housemade ale & lager, plus seasonal fare |
| The Melting Pot | Fondue restaurant chain offering heated pots of cheese, chocolate or broth for dipping & cooking |
| The Nook | Great for breakfast/brunch |
| The Virginian | Local institution since 1923 serving American fare amid rustic wood decor, with a student bar scene |
| Three Notch'd Craft Kitchen & Brewery | Craft beer |
| Vivace | Informal bar/eatery in a historic farmhouse since 1995 with refined Italian meals & outdoor seating |
*These suggested attractions and restaurants are not endorsed or sponsored by the University of Virginia.
Explore Charlottesville and Albemarle County attractionsStretch breaks and snack and wellness stations will be available on both days; see agenda for details.
These activities will be held at North Grounds Recreation Center, directly across the street from the hotel.
This activity will meet in the main lobby of The Forum Hotel. Please be prompt as the bus will leave shortly after the start time.
Walking Tour of UVA Grounds (5:15-6:30pm) – The Forum Hotel Lobby
Join UVA’s Hoos Well team for a tour of Grounds. You’ll travel through the historical Academical Village and gardens, UVA’s Rotunda and Chapel, Edgar Allan Poe’s housing, as well as the Memorial to Enslaved Laborers. This walk is easy to moderate and may involve walking on uneven surfaces. Please wear comfortable shoes and clothing. Be sure to bring a light jacket as it may be cooler in the evening. A shuttle will leave The Forum Hotel shortly after 5:15 and return by 6:30.
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