Treatment and management of eating disorders require a variety of disciplines throughout the Purdue College of Health and Human Sciences, from psychological sciences to nursing to dietetics. Researchers say the interdisciplinary approach is essential to understand the complex things happening with hormones, body weight and behavior to better inform treatment strategies for eating disorders.
Chad Laux, associate professor of computer and information technology in Purdue Polytechnic Institute’s School of Applied and Creative Computing, has co-authored “Operational Excellence Case Studies in Higher Education Institutions.” This edited collection provides a practical guide for implementing efficiency methodologies like Lean and Six Sigma to improve university operations, utilizing global case studies to highlight the impact of varied leadership styles and cultural differences.
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