The Consortium Of African-American Public Health Programs

· On August 6, 2009, Dr. Patricia Rodney was appointed Assistant Dean for Public Health Education at Morehouse School of Medicine

· In June 2009, Dr. Cynthia M. Harris became Co-Chair of CAAPHP

· In 2009, Morgan State University completed its CEPH site-visit, in anticipation of its re-accreditation

· In July 2009, Meharry received its CEPH accreditation for 5 years July 2009-June 2014

· In 2008, CAAPHP received an STD training and education grant from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

· In 2008, Jackson State University received its 5-yr accreditation as a public health program from the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH)

GOVERNANCE

MISSION

To provide leadership in eliminating health disparities and promoting social justice through advocacy, public health education, partnerships, innovative research and mentorship.

VISION

The Consortium of African American Public Health Programs/Schools working together for healthy communities.

GOALS AND OBJECTIVES

CAAPHP is actively engaged in public health education, advocacy, innovative research and mentorship.

FUTURE DIRECTIONS

The Consortium has identified the following key priorities for the next five years:

Capacity Building

Each member program will engage in conducting needs assessments; improving faculty/institutional development; increasing the number of faculty and staff at each program; implementing distance learning opportunities to aid in the sharing of resources among programs; engaging in individualized faculty strategic planning; and conducting grants continuum training for faculty and students.

Increased Funding Support

A $20 million funding goal has been set for the Consortium. Efforts will be made to garner funding through solicited and unsolicited mechanisms including grants, cooperative agreements, foundations, pharmaceutical companies and state and federal government.

Partnership Building

Each program will work to increase the number of partnerships with other HBCUs, majority institutions and other relevant agencies and individuals that share the mission and vision of the Consortium.

School Designation

Each program will actively pursue school of public health designation. The Consortium will provide support and technical assistance to programs in their accreditation and school status efforts.

Increased Visibility

The Consortium has increased its profile and therefore the visibility of its member institutions. CAAPHP initiated and maintains a unified booth for all CAAPHP members at the annual American Public Health Association (APHA) meeting. The Consortium also serves as a leading change agent with regards to policy development and advocacy for health issues impacting minority and underserved communities.