TO: Doug Baker, Vice Provost for Academic Affairs

M E M O R A N D U M

To: Academic Affairs Committee

From: Doug Jasmer, Associate Dean, College of Veterinary Medicine

Cc: Gretchen Kaufman, Assistant Director, Paul G. Allen School for Global Animal Health Terry McElwain, Associate Director, Paul G. Allen School for Global Animal Health Guy Palmer, Director, Paul G. Allen School for Global Animal Health Jill Griffin, Administrative Manager, Paul G. Allen School for Global Animal Health

Date: 1 April, 2013

Subject: Revisions/clarifications of Proposal for a new Professional Certificate in Global Animal Health Pathway

Thank you very much for your comments regarding our proposal for a professional certificate program under the newly created Professional Certificate category. We have attempted to satisfy your concerns and are submitting the attached revised proposal.

We have reorganized the curriculum presentation slightly to make it a little easier to understand and highlighted changes in red as requested.

Specifically we have addressed the following:

1) It is indicated that students must complete 15 credits to earn the certificate, but the accounting of those credits is unclear. The Required + Approved Elective credits only total 11. Do the other 4 come from the project requirement? There needs to be a formal documentation of how the 15 credits are earned. – We have clarified this in the document, but in summary, 4 credits are satisfied through required coursework, 6 credits (minimum) are satisfied through the GAH Project, and the remaining credits, up to 5, are satisfied through elective course or additional project work.

2) Four different VM 499 courses are listed. As different courses cannot have the same number, we assume that these are all variants of the Special Topics course. Is this correct? If so, this needs to be clearly explained. As well, two of these are listed as “to be developed”, but required courses for a degree must be in existence before creation of the degree, so these courses cannot be included in the proposal. – We have removed the courses that are not yet developed and revised course numbers to avoid duplication. For courses listed under 499 and 597 we will be seeking permanent unique course numbers that better reflect their role in the certificate program.

3) One required course is GH 501, which is indicated as offered by UW. Documentation needs to be included with the proposal that UW is aware of this, and agrees that seats will be reserved for WSU students. Also, as this is a one-credit course on the quarter system, it will transfer to WSU as 0.6 credits, not 1 credit. This needs to be taken into account in the tally of earned credits. – Clarification has been provided in the proposal. A new course number has been assigned to this course to avoid confusion. This full semester course is a WSU course that utilizes content from a University of Washington Global Health course delivered through videoconferencing. Additional hours of discussion are included in the class directed by Dr. Terry McElwain. A letter from the course director, Daren Wade, that acknowledges the WSU DVM student participation is attached.

4) Under Curriculum it is indicated that “WSU has many courses across the institutions’ individual Colleges and Departments that focus on various aspects of global animal health” and that one or more of these may be included toward the certificate, at the discretion of the coordinator. There are a few issues with regard to this aspect:

- A complete list of the courses that are considered potentially applicable needs to be included in the proposal, along with indication that the home departments are aware of the possible influx of GAHC students into their courses. - While not essential to attain the primary goals of the program, further expansion of elective course choices is desirable with the objective to increase interdisciplinary options. We will coordinate with course directors or Department Chairs as appropriate regarding access of DVM students to selected elective courses, for example International Development (ECONS 572) or Medical Anthropology (ANTH 405). It is anticipated that no more than one or two students will participate in any one elective course at a time, with the exception of Spanish language courses. Regarding these courses, the CVM has provided financial support to the Department of Foreign Language and Cultures in developing two Spanish language courses designed for DVM students. These courses have been presented to DVM students over the last two years.

- It is indicated that “one or more” may be used. Is there a limit to the number that can be used? If so, what is it? - Any combination of the courses listed could count toward the elective credit requirements (up to 5 credits) for the certificate.

- Of the few examples that were presented, one was Global Theory/Regional Reality, which is offered by Foreign Languages and Cultures. This is in fact a 200-level course, and 200-level courses cannot be counted toward completion of a post-baccalaureate degree. Courses must be at least 400-level, though occasionally a 300-level course can be counted, with permission of the Graduate School. – This course suggestion was a holdover from the original undergraduate certificate approval request and has been removed. PROPOSAL FOR A NEW PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE IN GLOBAL ANIMAL HEALTH

Rationale:

The Paul G. Allen School for Global Animal Health (Allen School) is establishing a new Global Animal Health Pathway (GAHP) designed specifically for veterinary students at Washington State University (WSU). The goal of the GAHP is to inform and educate veterinary students about the critical role that animal health has in global health, economic disparities, and the impact of disease control at the animal- human interface. The Allen School with cooperation from and in partnership with the University of Washington (UW), Department of Global Health, Schools of Medicine and Public Health, will provide a unique educational opportunity for WSU veterinary students to develop an understanding of the fundamental role that animals play in global health and the impact veterinarians can have on global health challenges.

Global Health is an increasingly important interdisciplinary field. More than 65 percent of recent major disease outbreaks in humans originated in animal hosts, with a disproportionate impact on people in low income countries. Global health acknowledges that health problems as well as their solutions transcend boundaries both geographically and among health professions. The Allen School at Washington State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine is committed to providing innovative strategies for the treatment and control of infectious diseases that affect human health and economic development. Our scientists are working daily to resolve public health and global poverty challenges by detecting emerging pathogens and disease, controlling the transmission of disease from animals to humans, and developing and deploying vaccines to control major vector-borne diseases in livestock. The Allen School is dedicated to pioneering solutions to global health challenges through research, education, global outreach, and application of disease control at the animal-human interface.

The GAHP will provide interested veterinary students an environment where they will understand the impact the veterinary profession and veterinarians can have on global health, and where they can become prepared to recognize the challenges related to global animal health. As a certificate pathway within veterinary medical education, engaged students will be expected to augment their veterinary curriculum with the GAHP requirements in order to develop a “global health” focus to their veterinary education. Furthermore, the GAHP will prepare students, as global citizens, to synthesize information and develop solutions to critical global health concerns. Students will earn a Global Animal Health Certificate in addition to their DVM professional degree.

The GAHP will provide an innovative structure to embed global health training in the curriculum of veterinary students and foster interdisciplinary student interactions across the professions. The program addresses a significant gap in awareness of the interdependencies of health with ecology, economics, nutrition, media and politics in a global society. Through the partnership with UW we expect increased collaborative efforts of professionals from synergistic academic disciplines. The foundation coursework will enhance the student knowledge base to develop competency in multidisciplinary and multicultural perspectives of global health.

The GAHP will build on the strengths of the international research and training expertise of the faculty and, by intercalation into the core professional curriculum will increase the skill-set of students to

Revised 1 April, 2013 Page 1 impact global health. The GAHP expands opportunities for and competencies of veterinarians in reducing global health disparities through intervention at the animal-human interface.

Curriculum:

The Global Animal Health Pathway (GAHP) requires a minimum of 15 course credits to earn a certificate. These credits will be satisfied through both required and elective courses: 4 credits will be satisfied through required coursework, 6 credits (minimum) will be satisfied through the required GAH Project, and the remaining credits, up to 5, will be satisfied through elective courses or additional project work. Elective credits may be obtained from courses offered by WSU, and on-line courses offered through the University of Washington Global Health Pathway that are approved for the GAHP. Required courses and approved elective courses are listed below. Students wishing to enroll in the GAHP program must maintain a minimum satisfactory level or 3.00 gpa in graded professional coursework and remain in the upper 75% of the DVM class.

REQUIRED COURSES (4 credits):  VM 501P – International Veterinary Medicine (1 credit): An introductory, team-taught one credit elective course which provides a broad orientation toward global health and international veterinary medicine. Offered during fall semester. (DVM Curriculum, Year 1)

 VM499P (Section 3)1 - Introduction to Global Health (1 credit) – this course includes content from the University of Washington GH 501 course, which is available via video conference during Fall semester. Additional discussion is incorporated into the class to address issues specific to Global Animal Health. (Year 2)

 VM 576P – Emerging and Exotic Animal Diseases (1 credit, core): The 1-credit required DVM course has replaced the previous course (Foreign Animal Diseases) from spring semester 2011. The course includes on-line content provided by the Center for Food Security and Public Health at Iowa State University, coupled with on-site (CVM) presentations. (DVM Curriculum, Year 3)

 VM 600P – Scientific Writing and Presentation (1 credit, 4th yr. core) – The GAHP students will utilize this course as an Independent Investigative Inquiry, a global health related project and presentation. (DVM Curriculum, Year 4)

REQUIRED GLOBAL ANIMAL HEALTH PROJECT (6 credits minimum):

All GAHP students will be required to complete a global animal health project. The student will work with an Allen School faculty mentor to design a project, which may be completed in conjunction with a project team outside the Allen School. The project must be oriented toward global animal health and be approved by the GAHP Advisory Committee. The student will register for VM 600P (Scientific Writing and Presentation – required in DVM curriculum, see above under required courses) for project write-up and presentation. The student will devote at least 6 weeks (6 credits) during one summer to complete this requirement and should register for one or more of the following WSU courses to meet the required course credit.

1 It is our intent to apply for a permanent and unique number to better reflect this courses role in the Certificate curriculum.

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 VM 504P – Global Studies (1-6 credits). Externship with a global animal health focus taken during the summer after the 1st and/or 2nd DVM year. The students receive 1 credit for 1 week of externship (40hr/wk.). OR  VM 599P - Global Animal Health Special Problems (elective - variable credit 1-8 credits) This mentored independent study or research practicum will focus on the skills necessary to prepare for or conduct a global animal health project. OR  VM 676P – Veterinary Research Practicum (1-8 credits). Externship with a global animal health focus taken during the 4th DVM year. The students receive 1 credit for 1 week of externship (40hr/wk.). OR  VM 690P – Student Initiated Professional Experience (SIPE, 2-4 credits, 4th core) – The GAHP students would utilize this course during their 4th year as an Independent Investigative Inquiry related to global animal health by working within the United States on a relevant global health project.

ELECTIVE COURSES (up to 5 additional credits):

Elective course credits may be earned through formal classroom instruction during any semester or summer session and/or through the completion of an additional summer project. A veterinary student may elect to take courses that focus on various aspects of global animal health offered at any of WSU’s individual Colleges and Departments or at the University of Washington’s Global Health Program, with the approval of the GAHP Coordinator. Depending upon the course(s) selected, the student would work with the GAHP Coordinator, WSU Education Abroad (EA), CVM Student Affairs, SIPE course coordinator/staff or other coordinator or course director outside the CVM, as appropriate. Please note that students cannot take courses that conflict with the required DVM coursework.

The following courses are approved to contribute to the remaining credit hours required to earn a certificate. Some of the courses listed above as options for the major GAH project are also options that can be used for an additional elective project.

 VM597P (Section 5)2 - Animal Human Disease Interface (1 credit) - This course focuses on understanding the role of veterinary medicine at the animal-human interface in solving global health challenges, the multidisciplinary nature of global health, and disease transmission from animal reservoirs to humans.

 SPAN 362 Topics in Professional Language (Spanish for DVM students) (3 credits) Specialized language training; may include Spanish for health professionals, law enforcement personnel, veterinarians and other areas.

 SPAN 405 Advanced Conversations (Spanish for DVM students) (1 credits) Advanced-level conversation practice in small groups with a native speaker.

2 It is our intent to apply for a permanent and unique number to better reflect this courses role in the Certificate curriculum.

Revised 1 April, 2013 Page 3  VM 504P – Global Studies (1-6 credits). Externship with a global animal health focus taken during the summer after the 1st and/or 2nd DVM year. The students receive 1 credit for 1 week of externship (40hr/wk.). This course is not repeatable and can only be used as an elective if not being used for Global Animal Health Project credit.

 VM 599P - Global Animal Health Special Problems (1-8 credits) - This mentored independent study or research practicum will focus on the skills necessary to prepare for or conduct a global animal health project.

 VM 676P – Veterinary Research Practicum (1-8 credits). Externship with a global animal health focus taken during the 4th DVM year. The students receive 1 credit for 1 week of externship (40hr/wk.).

 VM 690P – Student Initiated Professional Experience (SIPE, 2-4 credits, 4th core) – The GAHP students would utilize this course in the fourth year as an Independent Investigative Inquiry related to global animal health by working within the United States on a relevant global health project.

Foreign Language Skills A foreign language is not required, but is highly recommended. The foreign language proficiency provides students with an in-depth understanding of cultural and contextual elements critical to working in the field of global animal health. Further, foreign language proficiency will increase the graduate’s competitiveness for global health career opportunities upon graduation.

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