Morehouse became the new Coordinating Site for the Consortium in February 2006
· Meharry prepares to open a Research Center to combat health disparities in women of color
· Jackson State prepares to offer a Summer Research Institute
· Morehouse Public Health Program celebrated its 10th Anniversary in February 2006
· Charles Drew School of Medicine re-joined the Consortium |
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| Mission |
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To provide leadership in eliminating health disparities and promoting social justice through advocacy, public health education, partnerships, innovative research and mentorship. |
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| Vision |
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The CAAPHP working together for healthy communities (institutions, faculty, students and staff). |
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| Goals and Objectives |
The Consortium of African American Public Health Programs/Schools strives to achieve the following goals and associated objectives. To enhance: |
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| a. Public Health Education |
i. Develop strategies to ensure accreditation for all members of consortium
ii. Develop a bridge program from baccalaureate to doctoral degree for HBCUs, HACUs, and tribal colleges and universities
iii.Develop faculty teaching and training collaborations
iv.Develop distance learning opportunities for students |
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| b. Advocacy |
i.Advocate for equity and justice in outreach, research and service
ii. Market public health principles to improve the health of the underserved |
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| c. Innovative Research |
i. Coordinate and develop research collaborations
ii. Develop and establish a biennial research symposium highlighting cutting-edge approaches to eliminating health disparities and promoting social justice. |
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| d.Mentorship |
i. Promote and enhance professional development of students, faculty and staff
ii. Develop leadership capacity of students, faculty and staff |
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