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2010-2011 Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH) Accreditation. Steering Committee Meeting February 25, 2010 Co-Chairs Kay Bartholomew, EdD , MPH Ben Amick, PhD Linda Lloyd, PhD, MBA Scott Walters, PhD Administrative Staff
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2010-2011 Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH) Accreditation Steering Committee Meeting February 25, 2010 Co-Chairs Kay Bartholomew, EdD, MPH Ben Amick, PhD Linda Lloyd, PhD, MBA Scott Walters, PhD Administrative Staff Sylvia Salas, MPH, Director of Academic Affairs / Sabine Eustache, MBA, MPH, Writer, SEJ Associates, Inc.
Meeting Objectives • Describe the Council of Education for Public Health (CEPH) accreditation process and benefits of renewal; • Describe the role of the Steering Committee and individual member participation; and • Present a draft work plan and timeline for Committee review and approval.
About CEPH An independent agency recognized by the US Department of Education to accredit schools of public health and certain public health programs offered in settings other than schools of public health.
CEPH Accreditation Process • Self-Study conducted by UTSPH • Site Visit with CEPH reviewers • Accreditation approval
Impact of CEPH Accreditation CEPH Accreditation benefits the following: • Public • Students and their Parents • Employers • Graduates • Public Health Workers • Profession • University • Faculty • Administration • School and Program
Steering Committee • Roles and Responsibilities: • Attend 4 meetings over 18 month self-study period • Review work plan and content for report • Review drafts (i.e., self-study, data, etc…) • Provide direction for resources, data and information • Provide guidance and input to UTSPH Leadership Team
Work Plan Overview Key Criteria, Concerns, Issues Data Deliverable dates Lead / Group responsible Steering Committee Reviews
Groups responsible for Implementation of Work Plan • Office of the Dean • Academic Affairs • Student Affairs • Public Health Practice • Office of Research • Financial Management • Academic Council • Faculty Council • Student Association • Steering Committee • Reviews Drafts