Department of Health

Master of Public Health

Dr. Lynn Carson
College of Health Sciences
West Chester University
West Chester, PA 19383
610-436-2138
lcarson@wcupa.edu

MPH Advisory Boards

MPH Student Advisory Board (SAB)

The purpose of the MPH Student Advisory Board MPH SAB) is: (1) to identify MPH program strengths and areas for improvement to then be funneled to the MPH Faculty for discussion/action, (2) to nominate/elect a MPH student representative to attend monthly MPH Faculty Meetings, and (3) to address any other needs of the MPH student body (i.e., social, community involvement, career development, etc.). Dr. Stacie Metz is the MPH SAB faculty advisor and student leadership is annually elected. Meeting announcements are placed on the MPH Program Facebook page (www.facebook.com/WCUmph) as well as the Public Health Bulletin Board in Sturzebecker across from classrooms 325/326. All MPH students are welcome to join.

MPH Community Advisory Board

This committee consists of key leaders/representatives of county, state and health care organizations in the Chester County/Delaware Valley region. The committee is charged to review the overall MPH Program in terms of community needs and future directions in public health. Committee members review the MPH curriculum and MPH accreditation documents related to the program. The members of this committee provide recommendations for program revisions and changes along with support for practicum and career advisement. Members also provide opportunities in public health related to internships, careers in public health, and opportunities for MPH students and faculty to engage in public health-related research and service activities.

Current Chair: Dr. Debra E. Bill, MPH, PhD, MCHES, Professor, Department of Health, #302, West Chester University, West Chester, PA 19383,dbill@wcupa.edu

Future Meeting Date:

Friday April 27, 2012

2:30 – 4:00 pm

Location: To be announced