Venues for faculty and staff to share best practices and collaborate on issues of common concern. Forums are open to all ASPPH members.
Aging in Public Health Forum
Chair: Toni Miles, MD, PhD, Director, Institute of Gerontology and Professor, Epidemiology and Biostatistics, University of Georgia College of Public Health
The Aging Forum addresses gerontological and other issues of aging that will have an impact on the curriculum and management at ASPPH-member schools and programs of public health. Members are composed of representatives from ASPPH-member institutions having expertise or interest in the aging in public health.
Behavioral and Social Sciences Forum
Chair: Gary Giovino, PhD, MS, Professor and Chair, Department of Community Health and Health Behavior, University at Buffalo SUNY School of Public Health and Health Professions
The Behavioral and Social Sciences Forum addresses matters concerning behavioral and social sciences curriculum in ASPPH-member schools and programs of public health. Members are composed of representatives from ASPPH-member institutions having expertise or interest in behavioral and social sciences.
Biostatistics and Epidemiology Forum
Lead Co-chair, Epidemiology: John Vena, PhD, UGA Foundation Professor and Department Head, Epidemiology/Biostatistics, University of Georgia College of Public Health
Co-chair, Biostatistics: Don Mercante, PhD, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center School of Public Health
Co-chair, Epidemiology: Linda Cottler, PhD, MPH, Associate Dean for Research and Planning, Dean’s Professor and Chair-Department of Epidemiology, University of Florida College of Public Health and Health Professions
The Biostatistics and Epidemiology Forum addresses matters concerning the teaching, competencies, training, and the participation in research and professional services of epidemiologists and biostatisticians at ASPPH-member schools and programs of public health. Further, it addresses skills needed by practitioners and the needs of future graduates in these fields. Members are composed of representatives from ASPPH-member institutions having expertise or interest in biostatistics and epidemiology.
Career Services Forum
Co-Chair: Paula Amezola, MPH, Director of Public Health Career Services, Public Health Science at USC, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California
Co-Chair: Darren Kaltved, M.Ed., Associate Director,
Career & Professional Development Center, University of Minnesota School of Public Health
Co-Chair: Jessica Newcomb, MA, Senior Career Services Coordinator, Office of Student Affairs, Texas A&M University School of Public Health
Co-Chair: Vic Massaglia, M.A., Director, Career & Professional Development Center, University of Minnesota School of Public Health
The Career Services Forum addresses methods of assisting degree candidates in identifying optimal employment opportunities, and in relating the employment experiences of graduates to national and local funding issues. It facilitates coordinated efforts among ASPPH-member schools and programs of public health for counseling applicants and students about employment opportunities. Members are composed of representatives from ASPPH-member institutions having expertise or interest in career services.
Continuing Professional Education Forum
Chair: Kathi Traugh, MPH, Public Health Professional Development Coordinator, Yale School of Public Health
The Continuing Professional Education Forum addresses policy matters regarding continuing education activities at ASPPH-member schools and programs of public health. Such matters include funding, curricula, students, and other related issues. Additionally, the Forum brings together for discussion and action members of schools and programs of public health actively engaged in continuing education functions and programs. Members are composed of representatives from ASPPH-member institutions having expertise or interest in continuing professional education.
Development and Alumni Affairs Forum
Chair: Crystal Hinson Miller, MA, CFRE, Associate Dean for Advancement, UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health
The Development and Alumni Affairs Forum provides a forum where the planning, production, and evaluation of efforts related to the external relations of schools and programs of public health are freely shared and discussed. Interests addressed by this Forum include specific problems related to graduate school fundraising, external relations and student affairs, producing institutional publications, and advancing alumni , corporate and foundation relations. Members are composed of representatives from ASPPH-member institutions who are responsible for, or are interested in, obtaining private financial support and developing sound alumni relations.
Environmental and Occupational Health Forum
Chair: Michael Bisesi, PhD, REHS, CIH, MS, Senior Associate Dean of Academic Affairs, Interim Chair Environmental Health Sciences, Ohio State University College of Public Health
The Environmental and Occupational Health Forum serves to address matters relating to environmental and occupational health education at ASPPH-member schools and programs of public health so that they may address critical environmental problems in the context of public health protection. Members are composed of representatives from the ASPPH-member institutions having expertise or interest in environmental and occupational health.
Health Policy and Management Forum
Chair: Joel M. Lee, MPH, DrPH, John A. Drew Professor of Healthcare Administration, University of Georgia College of Public Health
The Health Policy and Management Forum serves to address academic matters concerning health policy and management education at ASPPH-member schools and programs of public health. Members are composed of representatives from the ASPPH-member institutions having expertise or interest health policy and management.
Learning Futures Forum
Chair:Sandhya Srinivasan, MPH, MEd, Director, Office of Educational Technology and Assessment, University of South Florida College of Public Health
The Learning Futures Forum is charged with investigating the feasibility of delivering technology-supported education in public health as a part of the mission of ASPPH-member schools and programs of public health. Technology-supported education may be disseminated as degree programs, certificate programs, or in other formats. Members are composed of representatives from ASPPH-member institutions having expertise or interest in distance education.
Marketing and Public Relations Forum
Chair: To Be Determined
The Forum on Marketing and Public Relations provides a forum for strategic problem solving and sharing best practices related to marketing initiatives at ASPPH member schools and programs of public health. The objective is to increase the visibility of public health and public health career opportunities for persons obtaining graduate degrees in public health.
Student Services Forum
Co-Chair: Mary Derkach, JD, MSIS, Assistant Dean for Student & Alumni Affairs, University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health
Co-Chair: Mary Murphy-Phillips, Director of Student and Educational Services, Boston University School of Public Health
The Student Services Forum provides a forum for strategic problem solving and sharing best practices related to the provision of services to students in ASPPH-member schools and programs of public health. The Student Service Forum addresses recruitment strategies, admissions processes, financial aid, student counseling, student affairs, student placements, and diversity. Members are composed of representatives from the ASPPH-member institutions having expertise or interest in student services.
SOPHAS and Student Recruitment Forum
Chair: Mary Ann Smith, PhD, Assistant Dean of Students, University of Texas School of Public Health
