CHS Grants & Research Resources
The following is a compilation of resources for the College of Health Sciences faculty
by other CHS faculty members in an effort to meet the charge of the CHS Grants & Research
Committee which is to “promote research and grant writing within the college.”
Webpage Content
Recent CHS Grants & Research Newsletters
October 2023 Newsletter
Research Methods & Data Analysis
Preparing for Research
In order to perform any type of research on human subjects, there are certain requirements.
An Institutional Review Board (IRB) must review your study for approval PRIOR to any
data collection beginning. See the ULM Institutional Review Board requirements. Researchers must also perform the required training for IRB approval
(link for CITI training on the IRB site).
If the research study involves grant funding, see also college and university grant
requirements under grant submission process.
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Crash Course Statistics Video Lessons
Data Collection and Analysis Technology Options
There are several software options for performing data collection and analysis. The
companies may have a free option or the college/school/program you are in may already
have a subscription. Check around before buying. The university has purchased SPSS
licenses, but you must request a license from IT (there is a limited supply).
Microsoft Excel
Qualtrics Survey
Survey Monkey
IBM SPSS Statistics
CHS Research Symposium
The Grants & Research Committee hosts a poster symposium for CHS faculty and students
to present posters of their current scholarly activities. The event usually occurs
in the Fall semester with a call for abstracts to all CHS faculty in September. Contact
the Grants & Research Committee Chair for more information. Also, see the Poster Preparations
section below to create your poster presentation for the next symposium.
Poster Presentations
How to Create a Poster in Powerpoint
Slide size - Begin by making your slide the appropriate ratio/dimensions. To change the slide
size, click on the design tab and then slide size. Dimensions are only available up
to 56 inches. Therefore, to create a slide that will print to a 36” by 48” board,
you can use those exact dimensions. To create a larger print, use a ratio of that
size (i.e. 36x48 can be reduced to 9x12).
Trifold sections - If you’re planning to use a trifold board, click the view tab and turn on the ruler
checkbox. This will allow you to see the measurements of the board and plan your elements
accordingly.
Example Powerpoint Poster
General Information
Posters should stimulate discussion, not give a long presentation. Therefore, keep
text to a minimum, emphasize graphics, and make sure every item included in your poster
is necessary.
Utilize handouts to supplement your poster.
Goal: 20% text, 40% graphics, 40% space.
Make sure ideas flow logically from one section to the next.
Use charts and graphs to illustrate data (avoid large tables of raw data).
Use high resolution photographs (web images often will not work).
Do not use all capital letters.
- The use of typewritten, handwritten or a printed PowerPointTM presentation as a poster
is unacceptable.
- Be consistent.
Keep consistent margins.
Keep line spacing consistent.
Keep the color, style, and thickness of borders the same.
Keep shading consistent.
- Pick no more than 2–3 fonts
- Pick no more than 2–3 colors
- Test readability
Title banner should be legible from 20 feet away.
Body text should legible from 6 feet away
Getting Ready for Printing
Printers will generally accept PDF files or image files such as jpeg. To make your
powerpoint slide into one of these files, click save as and change the file type to
your desired type.
Poster Printing
The college/department/program may have funds available for faculty presentation posters.
This will need to be requested prior to printing.
Some options for printing locally are below:
Poster printer in Pharmacy, contact Marcia Wells at mwells@ulm.edu
Sir Speedy, office, 318-323-2679, info@sirspeedymonroe.com
Associated Business Printing, office, 318-325-2664, www.abp-inc.com
Other Resources
Do’s and Don’ts of Poster Presentation
How to Make an Academic Poster
Publication Tips
Before writing your publication, be sure to identify which journal you intend to publish
in.
Consider:
- Your intended audience
- Journal aims & scope
- Reputability of the journal
- Publication fees, if applicable
Select the journal that best fits all these criteria for your purposes. Journal websites
outline specific sections and formatting that must be used for its publications. Your
draft should strictly fit these guidelines. Also, be sure that you know the journal’s
citation/referencing style. See Citation Styles Guide | Examples for All Major Styles for help.
Use these articles to help you increase your publication chances and impact:
How to get your research published… …and then noticed.
Successful Scientific Writing and Publishing: A Step-by-Step Approach - PMC
Journal of Interprofessional Practice and Collaboration (JIPC)
Consider submitting your work to the ULM Journal of Interprofessional Practice and Collaboration. The Journal of Interprofessional Practice and Collaboration (JIPC) is an open access
peer-reviewed online journal by the faculty of the College of Health Sciences (COHS) at
the University of Louisiana Monroe (ULM). The Journal’s mission supports the development
and dissemination of original research, interprofessional and clinical practice, evidence-based
knowledge, patient-centered healthcare, and innovative ideas to inform health professional
students, educators, healthcare leaders, and practitioners for best practice.
The Journal seeks manuscripts that contribute to clinical and educational efforts
that enhance higher education program planning in the allied health professions and
improve the health of populations in our community. The Journal’s priorities are papers
in the fields of counseling, dental hygiene, health studies, kinesiology, marriage
and family, medical laboratory science, nursing, occupational therapy, physical therapy,
radiologic technology, and speech-language pathology. Relevant articles from other
disciplines of other allied health professions may be considered for publication.
Articles can be submitted in the form of research articles, reviews, conceptual articles,
short papers, topic synopsis, patient-centered essays, and letters to editor or commentaries.
The Journal is currently published semi-annually in October and May. The journal seeks,
on average, to provide authors with initial feedback within 30 days from date of submission.
Grant Writing Resources
There are several organizations, both internal and external, that can provide funds
for your activities. (This is not an exhaustive list)
Internal Grant Opportunities:
External Grant Opportunities
Grant Submission Process
In order to apply for external grant funding, there are certain procedures in place
within the College of Health Sciences and within ULM that must be performed prior
to ANY grant application submission. As a part of the CHS, we must follow the CHS Grant Submission Process as well as OSPR’s Grant Submission Process.
Items to Consider Adding in Your Grant Budget
- Staff/Personnel - this can be either to work on the grant or for a time release for the researcher(s),
it could also include someone to perform a complicated data analysis
- Equipment/Supplies - purchase or rental
- Overhead costs - organizational insurance, membership fees, compliance fees
- Marketing/Advertising
- Training/Education for Researchers
- Travel Costs - transportation, meals, hotel, etc.; can also include dissemination at conferences
after a study completion
- ULM’s Indirect Costs
Other Resources
ULM OSPR - What to know about Grant Proposal Development and Writing
Writing a grant proposal | ULM University of Louisiana at Monroe
Endowment Information
If you need additional funds for projects related to scholarship, teaching, and/or
service missions, a professorship may be able to help.
What is an endowed chair?
The endowed chair is a distinction awarded by the university to a scholar or teacher
in recognition of past and potential original contributions to the individual's academic
discipline. In addition to the academic honor given to the individual, an endowed
chair provides funding for support of his or her teaching, research, and service responsibilities.
What is an endowed professorship?
An endowed professorship supplies state funding to institutions of higher education
to match with private donations and create endowments that will supply awarded faculty
with monetary resources to aid them in enhancing the quality of higher education and
promoting economic development in Louisiana.
How do I apply for an endowed professorship or chair?
During the spring semester before the fiscal year in which the new award will start,
a list of the criteria for the professorship, along with a description of the process
and required application materials, will be sent to all faculty who are eligible to
apply. After the deadline for receiving applications has passed, a review and evaluation
of applications will take place according to the process set for it.
Other Resources
ULMEndowed Professorship & Chair Policy
ULM Endowed Chairs & Professorships
Interprofessional Education at ULM
Interprofessional Education or IPE is currently a relevant topic especially in the
Health Sciences. ULM has developed a robust program that is embedded in many of the
programs within the College of Health Sciences. Data is being collected by faculty
at every level of the program and offers many scholarship opportunities. You can find more information on the ULM IPE Website. For more information or to become involved in ULM’s IPE, contact the current IPE Co-College Committee Chair.
The Interprofessional Education Collaborative (IPEC) is the national organization for IPE and houses the standards, resources, events,
and additional information related to current IPE practices. Nexus is the National Center for Interprofessional Practice and Education and hosts webinars
and conferences for IPE. The Interprofessional Professionalism Collaborative (IPC) is also a great resource for teaching materials and has its own standards and measurement
tools.
Grants & Research Committee Directory
As a part of the committee charge, members have agreed to assist CHS faculty as needed
and able with their current scholarly activity. Feel free to contact any of the members;
their research interests and credentials are listed here to assist with an appropriate
match. Faculty emails are available through the ULM search as a security measure.
Rebecca G. Hamm, Ed.D., R.T.(R)(CT) - Chair
Associate Professor, Radiologic Technology
Research Interests - Assessment & Accreditation, Radiographic/Computed Tomography Procedures, Education
Innovation & Technology, Critical Thinking Skills Development, Delphi Methodology
Karen Arrant, PhD, RN – Vice Chair
Associate Professor, Graduate Nursing
Research Interests -Biomarkers in nursing research; Physical activity; Vulnerable populations; Nursing
workforce; Nurse practice environment
Amanda Elias, M.A., CCC-SLP
Instructor/Internship Coordinator, Speech-Language Pathology
Research Interests - Clinical Education in Speech-Language Pathology, Special Interest in the Area of
Stuttering
Donna R. Glaze, M.Ed.
Associate Professor, Kitty DeGree School of Nursing
Research Interests - Simulation, Dementia
Alvetta L. Smith, MOT, LOTR
Assistant Professor, Master of Occupational Therapy Program
Research Interests - Special Education, Special interest in the areas of Autism Spectrum Disorder, Families
raising children with Special Needs, and Early Intervention
Clyde Smith, RN, MSN
Assistant Professor, Kitty DeGree School of Nursing
Research Interests: Holistic Nursing Care, Nurse Participation in Antibiotic Stewardship, The Human Microbiome,
Microbial Stewardship
Ashanti Jones, PT, DPT
Associate Program Director| Director of Clinical Education |Assistant Professor, Physical
Therapy Program
Research Interests - Assessment & Accreditation; Recruitment, Admissions, & Retention; Clinical Education
in Physical Therapy, Neurological Physical Therapy with a special interest in Vestibular,
Cerebellar, & Basal Ganglia Disorders; Interprofessional Education
Theresa D. Thomas, Ph.D., LMFT-S, AAMFT-AS
Assistant Professor, Marriage & Family Therapy
Research Interests - Online MFT Education, the Supervision Experience in MFT, and Burn-Out in Higher
Education in the Helping Fields
Paula Griswold, PhD, MT(ASCP), CPC - Ex-Officio
Associate Dean, College of Health Sciences
Health Sciences