Self-Study Report
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Self-Study Report Prepared for the Council on Education for Public Health March 2015 …promoting healthier tomorrows through education and research today SELF-STUDY TABLE OF CONTENTS SELF-STUDY REPORT TABLE OF CONTENTS List of Exhibits ........................................................................................................................................ ii Glossary of Abbreviations .................................................................................................................... iii Preface .................................................................................................................................................. vii 1.0 The School of Public Health 1.1 Mission ................................................................................................................................. 1 1.2 Evaluation ............................................................................................................................ 7 1.3 Institutional Environment .................................................................................................... 19 1.4 Organization and Administration ........................................................................................ 25 1.5 Governance ........................................................................................................................ 31 1.6 Fiscal Resources ................................................................................................................ 43 1.7 Faculty and Other Resources ............................................................................................ 49 1.8 Diversity ............................................................................................................................. 59 2.0 Instructional Programs 2.1 Degree Offerings ................................................................................................................ 69 2.2 Program Length ................................................................................................................. 71 2.3 Public Health Core Knowledge .......................................................................................... 73 2.4 Practical Skills .................................................................................................................... 75 2.5 Culminating Experience ..................................................................................................... 81 2.6 Required Competencies .................................................................................................... 85 2.7 Assessment Procedures .................................................................................................. 105 2.8 Other Graduate Professional Degrees............................................................................. 123 2.9 Bachelor’s Degrees in Public Health ................................................................................ 125 2.10 Other Bachelor’s Degrees .............................................................................................. 126 2.11 Academic Degrees ......................................................................................................... 127 2.12 Doctoral Degrees ........................................................................................................... 133 2.13 Joint Degrees ................................................................................................................. 139 2.14 Distance Education or Executive Degree Programs ...................................................... 143 3.0 Creation, Application and Advancement of Knowledge 3.1 Research .......................................................................................................................... 145 3.2 Service ............................................................................................................................. 167 3.3 Workforce Development .................................................................................................. 179 4.0 Faculty, Staff and Students 4.1 Faculty Qualifications ....................................................................................................... 189 4.2 Faculty Policies and Procedures ...................................................................................... 213 4.3 Student Recruitment and Admissions .............................................................................. 217 4.4 Advising and Career Counseling ..................................................................................... 227 INDEX .................................................................................................................................................... 233 i S ELF-STUDY List of Exhibits List of Exhibits Exhibit 1.2.a Mechanisms for Evaluation of Performance .................................................................... 7 Exhibit 1.2.c Outcome Measures for Fiscal Years 2012-2014 ........................................................... 11 Exhibit 1.3.b OUHSC Organization Chart ........................................................................................... 20 Exhibit 1.4.a College of Public Health Organizational Chart .............................................................. 25 Exhibit 1.5.a Standing and Important Ad Hoc Committees and Members ..................... Resource File Exhibit 1.5.d College Faculty Holding Membership on University Committees .................................. 39 Exhibit 1.6.1 Sources of Funds and Expenditures by Major Category, FY 2007 to FY 2014 ............ 46 Exhibit 1.6.d Outcome Measures for Fiscal Resources ...................................................................... 47 Exhibit 1.7.1 Headcount of Primary Faculty ........................................................................................ 49 Exhibit 1.7.2 Faculty, Students and Student/Faculty Ratios by Department or Specialty Area ......... 51 Exhibit 1.7.3 Headcount (FTE) of Administration and Staff ................................................................ 53 Exhibit 1.7.4 Allocation of Space ........................................................................................................ 53 Exhibit 1.7.5 Outcome Measures for Faculty and Other Resources .................................................. 56 Exhibit 1.8.b. Progress toward Achieving Goals for Diversity and Cultural Competence Contained in the College’s 2011-2015 Strategic Plan ................................................... 63 Exhibit 1.8.1 Diversity Outcomes Summary Data for Faculty, Students and Staff ............................. 67 Exhibit 2.1.1 Instructional Matrix – Degrees & Specializations ........................................................... 69 Exhibit 2.3.1(a) Required Courses Addressing Public Health Core Knowledge Areas for MPH Degree ............................................................................................................. 73 Exhibit 2.3.1(b) Required Courses Addressing Public Health Core Knowledge Areas for MS Degree in Industrial Hygiene and Environmental Health Sciences .................... 73 Exhibit 2.3.1(c) Required Courses Addressing Public Health Core Knowledge Areas for DrPH Degree ............................................................................................................ 74 Exhibit 2.4.b(i) MPH Preceptors by Practice Site for 2012-2013 and 2013-2014 .......... Resource File Exhibit 2.4.b(ii) MS IH/EHS Preceptors by Practice Site for 2012-2013 and 2013-2014 .. Resource File Exhibit 2.4.d Physicians, Residents, and Medical Students Completing the Academic Program, 2011-2014 ...................................................................................................... 79 Exhibit 2.6.1 Courses and Activities through which Competencies Are Met ............... Resource File Exhibit 2.7.1 Completion Outcomes by Degree Type .......................................... Resource File Exhibit 2.7.a Reasons for Attrition from MPH Programs, by Entry Cohort ....................................... 109 Exhibit 2.7.2.a Destination of Graduates by Employment Type FY 2011............................................ 111 Exhibit 2.7.2.b Destination of Graduates by Employment Type FY 2012............................................ 112 Exhibit 2.7.2.c Destination of Graduates by Employment Type FY 2013............................................ 114 Exhibit 2.7.b Additional Outcome Measures for 2.7.b ...................................................................... 117 Exhibit 2.10.1 Doctoral Student Data .................................................................................................. 134 Exhibit 3.1.d Outcome Measures for Research ................................................................................ 150 Exhibit 3.1.1 Research Activity from FY 2012 to FY 2015 (as of 10-31-2014) ................................. 154 Exhibit 3.2.1 Faculty Service for the Last 3 Years ............................................... Resource File Exhibit 3.2.d Outcome Measures for Faculty Service ....................................................................... 169 Exhibit 3.2.d.1 Number of Primary Faculty Participating in Service .................................................... 169 Exhibit 3.2.e Examples of Student Service Activities........................................................................ 170 Exhibit 3.2.2 Funded Service Activity from FY 2012 to