Pillar: Connect to Community, Build Partnerships for a Healthier Future
At the heart of our mission are strong community connections and partnerships. We are indispensable to our partners and promote innovation that lays the foundation for thriving, healthier communities in all public health communities.
To learn more about each initiative and the related tactical plan, reach out to the strategic pillar leader. Associate Dean for Public Health Practice, Clinical Teaching Professor Ned Calonge MD, MPH, is the pillar leader.
Serve as a central point of expertise that partners with and convenes collaborators across the field of public health to address the greatest needs.
Offer public health educational opportunities as a connection point with the public health communities in the state and region and beyond; increase the visibility of the school’s public health practice work and partnerships.
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Cultivate partnerships with collaborators who recognize our school as a valued asset, contributing significantly to their achievements.
Demonstrate the valuable contributions of our students to the accomplishments of our community partners, strengthen communication with community partners, and create a general understanding of the value that our school provides the community.
Promote the development of the public health workforce through partnerships and educational opportunities, setting new standards of excellence and professionalism across the region.
Support public health workforce development in local health departments by creating and filling positions to do the work and increase the number of academic health department partnerships across the state.
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