Engaging ADEA

1. Opportunities to Engage in the National Associations Representing Dental Education, Research, and Practice

2. Engaging ADEA • Understanding ADEA • The Dean’s participation in ADEA • The Dean’s role in facilitating participation of faculty, staff and students

3. Understanding ADEA • 7 Councils • The ADEA Board of Directors • House of Delegates

4. The Dean’s Participation in ADEA • Administrative Board of the Council of Deans • Delegate of the ADEA House of Delegates • Advisory Committee service – CEPRAC, MAAC, WAC, LAC • ADEA representation on ADA Commissions and Councils

5. ADEA as a Resource to Deans • Legislative advocacy for issues affecting dental education at the national level • ADEA CCI – 22 commissioned papers, Competencies for the New Dentist • Regional workshops on New Standards • Support when local issues arise • Dean’s briefing book and benchmarks • Leadership development at meetings • Professional network development and resources – deans listserv

6. The Dean’s Role in Facilitating Participation of Faculty, Students, and Staff

7. Facilitating Faculty Participation ADEA • Encourage annual session attendance • ADEA CCI Liaison service • Professional and leadership development programs

8. Facilitating Student Participation ADEA • Encourage membership and annual session attendance • Service on Council of Students, Residents and Fellows • Encourage submission of abstracts at Annual Session

9. QUESTIONS