College Committees

Below is a list of the college's standing and important ad hoc committees. The responsibilities charged to each committee are described as well.

Standing committees:

Ad Hoc committees

The dean from time to time establishes ad hoc committees and/or task forces for specific purposes. During the past two years, the most significant ad hoc committees have been:

 

Executive committee
Responsibilities are to advise the dean on:
  • Developing a budget for the college
  • Establishing an agenda for college faculty meetings
  • Committee appointments and memberships
  • Developing, interpreting, and implementing policies of the college
  • Any other administrative matters brought before it

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Appointments, promotion, and tenure committee
Responsibilities:
  • Review candidates for appointment, reappointment, promotion, and/or tenure and make a recommendation to the eligible faculty
  • Guide candidates for promotion and/or tenure in the preparation of their dossier
  • Interpret policies and procedures for candidates and faculty involved in decisions

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Graduate studies committee
Responsibilities:
  • Review and make recommendations to the faculty on major program structure and policy decisions regarding academic matters
  • Reviewing application materials and recommend students for admission
  • Establish and coordinate policy in areas having college-wide impact, including courses shared by more than one degree program; approving new graduate courses or substantive changes in existing courses; developing sources of student support and establishing policies for its allocation; and establishing policies for graduate associate positions funded by CPH
  • Monitor student progress and recommend actions to the Graduate School as necessary
  • Review student petitions and act or make recommendations
  • Promote growth and excellence in graduate education, and visibility of the CPH nationally and internationally
  • Coordinate student recruitment efforts

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Diversity enhancement committee
Responsibilities:
  • Take steps to promote a culture of diversity within the CPH
  • Advise the dean on activities that will promote a culture of acceptance, such as Diversity Day, periodic surveys, workshops, and guest speakers focused on the topic of diversity
  • Monitor implementation of the college's diversity plan.

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Information systems advisory committee
Responsibilities:
  • Plan for the short and long-term information technology and systems needs of the college
  • Advise the executive committee on strategy and implementation related to web and educational services
  • Serve as a review and advisory group to consider new investment decisions with regard to information systems infrastructure within the college
  • Provide suggestions to the executive committee of the college and the information systems department regarding the purchase and adoption of information technology hardware and software
  • Advise the information systems group as they grow and develop as a centralized resource for faculty and staff

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Champions of Public Health selection committee
Responsibilities:
  • Assist in publicizing the Champions of Public Health award and encouraging nominations
  • Select the Champions of Public Health Award winners

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Employee of the Year selection committee
Responsibilities:
  • Assist in publicizing the Employee of the Year award and encouraging nominations
  • Select the Employee of the Year winner

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Excellence in Teaching Award selection committee
Responsibilities:
  • Assist in publicizing the Excellence in Teaching award and encouraging nominations
  • Select the Excellence in Teaching award winner

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Dean's advisory board
Responsibilities:
  • Advise the dean and college on any matters that are brought to it, particularly relating to strategic decisions
  • Assist the college in connecting with external constituencies to advance the mission of the college

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Professional development advisory committee
Responsibilities:
  • Provide guidance in preparing students to apply their knowledge and skills successfully in the practice environment
  • Support the College of Public Health in building and strengthening partnerships with public health organizations and the field of practice
  • Assist in the areas of preceptor recruitment, mentoring, workforce preparation, post-graduate opportunities and other professional development activities

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Accreditation committee

Principal charge is to prepare the self study document and prepare for the site visit.

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Project planning for Cunz Hall committee

Principal charge is to work with the university and architectural firm to renovate Cunz Hall.

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Feasibility study for an undergraduate major task force

Principal charge was to review the evidence and make a recommendation concerning the implementation of an undergraduate major in public health.

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Review of the annual merit review process task force

Principal charge is to examine the annual review process for faculty and make recommendations to the dean and executive committee.

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