Advise the Board of Directors on organizational policies, provide oversight and leadership on critical issues related to ASPPH activities. Committee membership is a nomination process and finalized by committee chairs and the board of directors.

Accreditation and Credentialing Advisory Committee

Chair: Iman Hakim, MD, PhD, MPH, University of Arizona Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health

The ASPPH Accreditation and Credentialing Advisory Committee advises on issues and developments concerning accreditation of member institutions by the Council on Education for Public Health, the independent agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education to accredit schools and programs of public health, and certification of members’ graduates by the National Board of Public Health Examiners.

Advocacy Advisory Committee

Chair: Boris D. Lushniak, MD, MPH, RADM, USPHS (Ret), University of Maryland School of Public Health

The ASPPH Advocacy Advisory Committee advises on the policy mission of our members, including regulatory and legislative issues that impact schools, programs, faculty, and students. The Committee also gives voice to the concerns of the academic public health community on policy issues that violate or affirm the values of our members.

Data Advisory Committee

Chair: Craig H. Blakely, PhD, MPH, Dean, University of Louisville School of Public Health and Information Sciences

The ASPPH Data Advisory Committee advises on the collection, analysis, and dissemination of information on ASPPH members. The Committee acts as a clearinghouse and gatekeeper for ASPPH’s data collection processes and efforts.

Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Committee

Chair:  Diane Marie St George, PhD, MA, University of Maryland School of Medicine Public Health Programs

The ASPPH Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Committee advises on activities to realize the benefits of diversity and inclusion in all academic public health mission areas. The Committee seeks to cultivate inclusion with a commitment to advancing diversity and inclusiveness in curricula, policies and practices.

Education Advisory Committee

Chair: Shan D. Mohammed, MD, MPH, FAAFP, Northeastern University Department of Health Sciences

The ASPPH Education Advisory Committee advises on the academic mission of our members to stimulate positive change for advancing education in public health. The Committee also gives voice to evidence-based scholarship and innovation and defining the competencies necessary for entry into the public health profession.

Global Engagement and Partnerships Advisory Committee

Chair: James W. Curran, MD, MPH, Emory University, Rollins School of Public Health

The ASPPH Global Engagement and Partnerships Advisory Committee advises on matters related to developing and sustaining partnerships in order to advance our shared goal of improving academic public health education and workforce worldwide to accomplish our vision of improved health for everyone, everywhere.

Practice Advisory Committee

Chair: Paul Halverson, DrPH, FACHE, Indiana University, Fairbanks School of Public Health

The ASPPH Practice Advisory Committee advises on the practice mission of our members to translate knowledge into practice by creating a bridge between the academic and practice community. The Committee also gives voice to advancing the skills of the next generation of public health professionals, as well as the current public health workforce, through practice-based courses and programs.

Research Advisory Committee

Chair: Linda P. Fried, MD, MPH, Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health

The ASPPH Research Advisory Committee advises on matters related to the science and research mission of member schools and programs. These activities include identifying and documenting gaps in sponsored public health and prevention science research; identifying strategies to educate key stakeholders about benefits from investing in public health research; and, identifying policies and process barriers that hinder the progress of public health research.

Sections are professional development networks for senior faculty and staff with primary administrative responsibilities over academic affairs, data, diversity and inclusion, finance and administration, practice, research, and student services. Section members are appointed by the ASPPH Primary Representative.

Academic Affairs

The Academic Affairs Section is the professional development network for senior staff with the primary administrative responsibility of oversight of educational programs. Examples of topics discussed by this section are: successes and stumbles in implementing CEPH’s curricular criteria, innovations in teaching and learning, leading change at one’s institution, rewarding faculty for excellence in teaching, and interprofessional education for collaborative practice, among other topics.
Co-chairs: Erik Carlton (West Virginia), Lisa Sullivan (BU), and Laura Liang (Rutgers)

Data

The Data Section is the professional development network for senior staff with the primary administrative responsibility of institutional research and effectiveness, including but not limited to those responsible for data policy and management, strategic analysis, business intelligence, accreditation, evaluation, assessment, and related data capacity positions within their school or program of public health.
Chair: Delores Pluto (South Carolina); and chair-elect, Antoniah Lewis-Reese (UIC)

Diversity and Inclusion

The Diversity and Inclusion Section is the professional development network for senior staff with the primary administrative responsibility of implementing strategies and initiatives that support their institutions’ commitment to cultivating a diverse and inclusive academic community for students, faculty and staff.
Chair: Linda A. Alexander(WVU)

Finance and Administration

The Finance and Administration Section is the professional development network for senior staff with the primary administrative responsibility of management of financial and administrative operations. Examples of topics discussed by this section are: Centralized vs decentralized models of administration, indirect cost sharing, academic public health enrollment trends, and cost of public health education models.
Co-chairs: Amanda Grimes (Maryland) and Kim Maune (Emory)

Practice

The Practice Section is the professional development network for senior staff with the primary administrative responsibility to improve and advance the skills of the current and future public health workforce through applied practice experiences, including research, practicum experiences and Integrative Learning Experiences in the academic institution and the practice community.
Chair: Woodie Kessel (Maryland); Past-chair, Anna Schenck (UNC); and chair-elect, Julie St. John (Texas Tech)

Research

The Research Section is the professional development network for senior staff with the primary administrative responsibility of oversight of the research mission. Members often have responsibility for research compliance, research administration, and/or research investment strategies. Examples of topics discussed by this section are: best practices in community-based participatory research, changes in the “Common Rule,” working with vulnerable populations, translating research into public health practice and policy, funding the research mission in the current fiscal environment, and issues related to engaging students in research.
Co-Chairs: Penny Gordon-Larsen (UNC) and Corinne Peek-Asa (Iowa)

Student Affairs

The Student Affairs Section is the professional development network for senior staff with the primary administrative responsibility of oversight and leadership of student affairs/student services. Examples of topics discussed by this section are: impact of federal policies on student enrollment or student reporting; advocating for your staff; enrollment and job outlook forecasting; working with students in crisis; supporting and responding to student activism.
Co-chairs: Joanmarie Maniachi (Stonybrook), Begoña Rovira (Miami) and Michael Vega (Rutgers)

Assemblies are open interest groups where anyone at a member can participate. Communication is driven by ASPPH Online Community with staff support. ASPPH provides networking and professional development opportunities for functional areas.

Career Services Assembly

The Career Services Assembly is a network that 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.

Development and Alumni Relations Assembly

The Development and Alumni Relations Assembly is a network 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 Assembly 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.

Marketing and Communications Assembly

The Marketing and Communications Assembly is a network that addresses strategic problem solving and sharing best practices related to communications initiatives. The objective is to increase the visibility of academic public health institutions, faculty, staff, and students. Members are composed of representatives from ASPPH-member institutions who are responsible for, or are interested in, promoting public health as a field of study and raising awareness of their school or program, enhancing knowledge and understanding of the field and institution.

Student Services Assembly

The Student Services Assembly is a network 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 assembly 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 Recruitment Assembly

The SOPHAS and Recruitment Assembly is a network for addressing interests and strategies related to student recruitment, pipeline-building, diversity recruitment, admissions, SOPHAS, WebAdmit, yield, international enrollment, financial aid, and enrollment trends.

Councils are professional networks for senior faculty and staff with primary administrative responsibilities for a degree-specific program. Members convene for information exchange and networking.

DrPH Council

Chair: Deborah Slawson, PhD, RD, LDN, Associate Professor, Coordinator, Doctor of Public Health Program, East Tennessee State University College of Public Health

The DrPH Council is a professional network for ASPPH members who have an administrative responsibility for Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) degree programs. The council convenes on issues relevant to DrPH degrees for purposes of enhancing the quality of DrPH programs, information sharing, and networking.

MPH Council

Chair: S. Marie Harvey, DrPH, MPH, Associate Dean for Research, OSU Distinguished Professor of Public Health, Oregon State University College of Public Health and Human Sciences

The MPH Council is a professional network for ASPPH members who have an administrative responsibility for Master of Public Health (MPH) degree programs. The council convenes on issues relevant to MPH degrees for purposes of enhancing the quality of MPH programs, information sharing, and networking.

PhD Council

Chair: TBD

The PhD Council is a professional network for ASPPH members who have an administrative responsibility for PhD degree programs. The council convenes on issues relevant to PhD degrees for purposes of enhancing the quality of PhD programs, information sharing, and networking.

Online-only, member-driven discussions around common topic and interest areas of ASPPH-member faculty and staff. These groups will be hosted in ASPPH Online Community. Any ASPPH-member faculty and staff interested in joining an existing Forum or suggesting a topic for a new online Forum, email membership@aspph.org.

Continuing Professional Education Forum

A collaborative space to sustain and enhance lifelong learning and excellence. Topics may cover institutional policies; promising practices; faculty and professional development initiatives; and other activities that support continuing education.

Environmental and Occupational Health Forum

A collaborative space for sharing of resources and approaches to educate/train students in environmental health; share research to advance our knowledge of the impact of environmental and occupational exposures on human health.

Faculty Affairs Forum

A collaborative space to sustain and enhance faculty vitality and excellence. Topics may cover institutional policies; professional development initiatives; and activities that build strong, supportive, and inclusive faculty communities.

Interprofessional Education for Collaborative Practice Forum

A collaborative space for issues related to preparing students interprofessionally for collaborative practice. All teaching, learning, and practice topics are welcome.

Technology and Education Innovations Forum

A collaborative space for sharing technological innovations, educational theories/methods, and assessment strategies that enable faculty to enhance their teaching for improving student learning outcomes.