Below is a list of the college's standing and important ad hoc committees. The responsibilities charged to each committee are described as well.
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
Members:
- Karla Zadnik, OD, PhD, Interim Dean, College of Public Health; Dean, College of Optometry
- Kellie Archer, Chair and Professor, Biostatistics
- Jennifer Beard, Assistant Dean, Strategic Initiatives
- Mike Bisesi, Vice Dean for Academic Affairs and Academic Administration, Interim Chair and Professor, Environmental Health Sciences
- Taylor King Boyles, Director, Development
- Misti Crane, Director, Strategic Marketing and Communications
- Aram Dobalian, Associate Dean of Academic Affairs, Professor and Division Chair, Health Services Management and Policy
- Kynthia Droesch, Senior Director, Office of Academic Programs and Student Services
- Amy Ferketich, Interim Chair and Associate Professor, Epidemiology
- Mindy Freed, Executive Assistant to the Dean
- Maria Gallo, Associate Dean of Research and Professor, Epidemiology
- Andrea Garringer, Assistant Dean for Finance and Administration
- Gail Kaye, Associate Dean of Undergraduate Programs and Assessment, Professor, Health Behavior and Health Promotion
- Liz Klein, Chair and Professor, Health Behavior and Health Promotion
- Teresa Long, Special Advisor - Community Engagement and Partnership
- Eric Seiber, Director of the Center for Health Outcomes and Policy Evaluation Studies and Professor, Health Services Management and Policy
- Andy Wapner, Director, Center for Public Health Practice and Clinical Associate Professor, Health Services Management and Policy
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
Members:
- Biostatistics: Bo Lu, Committee Chair
- Environmental Health Science: Darryl Hood
- Epidemiology: Alison Norris
- Health Behavior and Health Promotion: Paul Reiter
- Health Services Management and Policy: Micah Berman
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.
Co-Chairs:
- Anthony Rodriguez, Senior Marketing Strategist (Staff Co-chair)
- Andrew Wapner, Associate Professor, Health Services Management and Policy and Director, Center for Public Health Practice (Faculty Co-Chair)
Members:
- Juliana Nemeth, Assistant Professor, Health Behavior and Health Promotion
- Marielle Brinkman, Research Professor, Epidemiology
- Fernanda Schumacher, Assistant Professor, Biostatistics
- Samantha Hicks, Executive Assistant to the Dean
- Rayonna Booth, Graduate Student, Health Behavior and Health Promotion
- Alicia Murphy, Graduate Student, Environmental Health Sciences
- Aparna Mangadu, Graduate Student, Environmental Health Sciences
- Jennifer Beard, Assistant Dean, Strategic Initiatives (Committee advisor)
- Abigail Norris-Turner, Associate Dean of Faculty and Inclusive Excellence; Professor, Epidemiology
- Suhavi Salmon-Rekhi, Undergraduate student, Health Behavior and Health Promotion
Responsibilities:
Recommend to the dean space assignments, changes and requests within the college. The committee is chaired by the dean and includes the senior associate dean for academic affairs, the associate dean for research, the assistant dean for finance and administration, and the facilities manager.
Members:
- Mike Bisesi, Vice Dean for Academic Affairs and Academic Administration; Professor and Interim Chair of Environmental Health Sciences
- Andrea Garringer, Assistant Dean for Finance and Administration
- Biomedical Informatics Chair: Lang Li
- Clinical Translational Science Director: Philip Binkley
- Master of Health Administration Director: Aram Dobalian
- Program for Experienced Professionals Director: Andy Wapner
- Veterinary Public Health Director: Armando Hoet
- Associate Dean of Undergraduate Programs and Assessment: Gail Kaye
- Faculty Senator: Sharon Schweikhart
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 undergraduate and 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 undergraduate and graduate education, and visibility of the CPH nationally and internationally
- Coordinate student recruitment efforts
Members:
- Sarah Anderson, committee chair
- Philip Binkley
- Courtney Hebert
- Armando Hoet
- Mira Katz
- Jennifer Hefner
- Eben Kenah
- Andy Wapner
- Mark Weir
- Student representatives from undergraduate and graduate degree programs
- Ex-Officio: Mike Bisesi
- Ex-Officio: Gail Kaye
- Ex-Officio: Aram Dobalian
- Ex-Officio: Kynthia Droesch
Members:
- Gail Kaye, Chair
- Mike Vuolo
- David Martinez
- Paul Rosile
- Motomu Ibaraki
- Shawnita Sealy-Jefferson
- Kynthia Droesch
- Andy Ni
- Marika Paul
- Trisha Ritter
- JoJo Beyene
- Dawn Williams
- Student Representatives (2)
- Ex-Officio: Mike Bisesi
Responsibilities:
- Assist in publicizing the Champions of Public Health award and encouraging nominations
- Select the Champions of Public Health Award winners
- Membership changes each year, and includes faculty, staff, alumni, and past winners
Responsibilities:
- Assist in publicizing the Employee of the Year Award and encouraging nominations
- Select the Employee of the Year winner
- Members are selected each year and include one faculty member from each division, plus previous years' winners.
Responsibilities:
- Assist in publicizing the Excellence in Teaching award and encouraging nominations
- Select the Excellence in Teaching award recipient
