A.T. Still University Master of Public Health (MPH) Program Self-Study Document For the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH) April 25, 2014 Table of Contents CEPH Self-Study Document ..................................................................................... Error! Bookmark not defined. Criterion 1: The Public Health Program .................................................................................................................... 1 Criterion 1.1: Mission........................................................................................................................................... 2 Criterion 1.2: Evaluation ...................................................................................................................................... 8 Criterion 1.3: Institutional Environment ............................................................................................................. 20 Criterion 1.4: Organization and Administration .................................................................................................. 26 Criterion 1.5: Governance .................................................................................................................................. 29 Criterion 1.6: Fiscal Resources ........................................................................................................................... 37 Criterion 1.7: Faculty and Other Resources ........................................................................................................ 42 Criterion 1.8: Diversity ....................................................................................................................................... 50 Criterion 2: Instructional Programs ......................................................................................................................... 66 Criterion 2.1: Degree Offerings .......................................................................................................................... 67 Criterion 2.2: Program Length ............................................................................................................................ 69 Criterion 2.3: Public Health Core Knowledge ..................................................................................................... 71 Criterion 2.4: Practical Skills .............................................................................................................................. 74 Criterion 2.5: Culminating Experience ............................................................................................................... 82 Criterion 2.6: Required Competencies ................................................................................................................ 85 Criterion 2.7: Assessment Procedures ............................................................................................................... 100 Criterion 2.8: Bachelor‘s Degrees in Public Health ........................................................................................... 113 Criterion 2.9: Academic Degrees ...................................................................................................................... 113 Criterion 2.10: Doctoral Degree ....................................................................................................................... 113 Criterion 2.11: Joint Degrees ............................................................................................................................ 114 Criterion 2.12: Distance Education or Executive Degree Programs ................................................................... 120 References........................................................................................................................................................ 128 Criterion 3: Creation, Application and Advancement of Knowledge ..................................................................... 129 Criterion 3.1: Research ..................................................................................................................................... 130 Criterion 3.2: Service ....................................................................................................................................... 147 ii Criterion 3.3: Workforce Development ............................................................................................................. 155 References........................................................................................................................................................ 163 Criterion 4: Faculty, Staff and Students ................................................................................................................ 164 Criterion 4.1: Faculty Qualifications ................................................................................................................. 165 Criterion 4.2: Faculty Policies and Procedures .................................................................................................. 177 Criterion 4.3: Student Recruitment ................................................................................................................... 184 Criterion 4.4: Advising and Career Counseling ................................................................................................. 192 iii Table of Acronyms AAPHD American Association of Public Health Dentistry ADA Americans with Disabilities Act ADP Academic Degree Planner APHA American Public Health Association ASC Academic Success Coordinator ASDOH Arizona School of Dentistry and Oral Hygiene ASHS Arizona School of Health Sciences ATSU A.T. Still University CDC Centers for Disease Control and Prevention CEAC Continuing Education Advisory Committee CEPH Council on Education for Public Health CGPA Cumulative Grade Point Average CHC Community Health Center CHES Certified Health Education Specialist CV Curriculum Vitae DMD Doctor of Dental Medicine DO Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine EC Enrollment Counselor EEOC Equal Employment Opportunity Commission HEOA Higher Education Opportunity Act HLC Higher Learning Commission HRSA Health Resources and Services Administration IRMA Integrated Records Management & Administration iv KCOM Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine LMS Learning Management System MCHES Master Certified Health Education Specialist MOSDOH Missouri School of Dentistry and Oral Hygiene MPH Master of Public Health NMCHN North Missouri County Health Network NNOHA National Network of Oral Health Access PH Public Health SAP Satisfactory Academic Progress SHINE Serving the Health Information Needs of Elders SHM School of Health Management SME Subject Matter Expert SOMA School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona TOEFL Test of English as a Foreign Language TRAIN Training Finder Real-time Affiliate Integrated Network UNICEF United Nations Children’s Fund UWC University Writing Center WCN Western Clinicians Network v Criterion 1: The Public Health Program 1 Criterion 1.1: Mission The program shall have a clearly formulated and publicly stated mission with supporting goals, objectives, and values. 1.1.a. A clear and concise mission statement for the program as a whole. The MPH program‘s mission is ―to prepare public health professionals for leadership in advancing public health, promoting individual and community health and well-being, and addressing health disparities locally, nationally, and globally.‖ The MPH program mission statement is an extension of the A.T. Still University (ATSU) mission statement, which reads: A.T. Still University of Health Sciences serves as a learning-centered university dedicated to preparing highly competent professionals through innovative academic programs with a commitment to continue its osteopathic heritage and focus on whole person healthcare, scholarship, community health, interprofessional education, diversity, and underserved populations. 1.1.b. A statement of values that guides the program. The MPH program has adopted the values of the School of Health Management (SHM), reflected in all its programs. Commitment – Our primary commitment is to enhance the intellectual, personal, and professional growth of students. This is accomplished by providing a challenging curriculum, a highly qualified faculty, and strong academic support. We are committed to providing online education that is flexible, on-demand, and innovative, and uses sound education technologies and techniques. We also have a commitment to support faculty by providing them institutional resources to effectively deliver education through ongoing faculty development. We also have a commitment to invest in staff so as to be successful in our mission. This investment, through training and employee involvement, will prepare staff to support the educational challenges of our students and faculty for SHM‘s long-term viability. Excellence – Excellence is the standard for all that we do and is achieved by serving our students and faculty with quality programming and services that are reliable and efficient. We are committed to continuously seeking and implementing innovative teaching methods and technologies, as well as maintaining applicable school accreditation. 2 Integrity – Integrity is the cornerstone of who we are. We will provide education with the highest ethical and legal standards, and conduct ourselves with honesty, fairness, and sincerity in all activities. 1.1.c. One or more goal statements for each