A College of Public Health and Human Sciences’ program aimed at improving fitness and health for children with disabilities is in the international spotlight after a video highlighting its work earned a prestigious award.
The Council for Advancement and Support of Education has recognized the video, titled “Physical activity program IMPACTs the lives of children with special needs,” as a bronze award winner of its 2014 Circle of Excellence awards program.
Providing an overview of the IMPACT (Individualized Movement and Physical Activity for Children Today) program, the video highlights the uniqueness and effectiveness of the program for all those involved – participants, Oregon State undergraduate and graduate students, faculty, staff and families of those with special needs.
The goal of the video is to engage and inform viewers, create interest and financial support, and recruit potential participants and student volunteers to improve the lifelong health and fitness of children with special needs.
A panel of experts selected the college’s entry, produced by Multimedia Communications Specialist Heather Turner, from among 34 entries in the “General Information Videos – Long Videos” category.
“The best part about winning this award is that it puts this amazing and unique program in the eyes of an international audience,” Heather says. “I had such a great time filming this story – just seeing the smiles on the children and volunteers’ faces as they interacted with each other was so rewarding. IMPACT is truly an inspiring program that really makes a positive difference in the community. I hope this video will attract attention to the outstanding work our college is doing – and hopefully other universities will be motivated to follow in our footsteps.”
The international Circle of Excellence awards program recognizes outstanding work in advancement services, alumni relations, communications, fundraising and marketing as judged by peer professionals as schools, colleges and universities as well as by professionals from outside education.
Winners are selected based on a number of factors, including overall quality, innovation, use of resources and the impact on the institution or its external and internal communities, such as alumni, parents, students and faculty and staff. The Circle of Excellence awards program is open to professionals working at member colleges, universities, independent schools and nonprofits around the world.
In the CASE District VIII 2014 Communication Awards Competition, Director of Communications and Alumni Relations Kathryn Stroppel received a silver award for the college’s new print suite.
Watch the IMPACT video below that earned the international award and check out the college’s new video highlighting the IMPACT for Life group fitness program.
About CASE:
The Council for Advancement and Support of Education is one of the largest international associations of education institutions, serving more than 3,650 universities, colleges, schools and related organizations in more than 80 countries. CASE is the leading resource for professional development, information and standards in the fields of alumni relations, communications, educational fundraising and marketing.