Advance the domestic and global health and wellness of individuals and populations.
Objective
Health And Wellness Events
By 2016, COHS will annually conduct at least two health and wellness events within our primary service region, which includes Huntsville and Montgomery County.
KPI
Event Tracking
The College of Health Sciences will track the number of wellness events hosted with the expectation that at least 2 events will be held by 2016.
Result
Health And Wellness Event Tracking
The College of Health Sciences is a new college in the university. The data collection for the goals and objectives listed in the OATDB will be initiated in the fall 2014 semester. Results and analysis of the data will be documented in the 2014-2015 OATDB cycle.
KPI
Health And Wellness Events
The College of Health Sciences is a new college in the university. The data collection for the goals and objectives listed in the OATDB will be initiated in the fall 2014 semester. Results and analysis of the data will be documented in the 2014-2015 OATDB cycle.
Action
Health And Wellnes Event Tracking
The College of Health Sciences is a new college in the university. The data collection for the goals and objectives listed in the OATDB will be initiated in the fall 2014 semester. Results and analysis of the data will be documented in the 2014-2015 OATDB cycle.
Objective
New Degree Plan Implementation
The COHS will implement a minimum of six new degree programs addressing health and wellness education. Four new undergraduate degree programs will be: BS Public Health, BS Wellness Management, BS Healthcare Administration, BS Health Sciences. Two additional programs will be developed for all delivery modes. These will include a Master of Public Health, MS in Healthcare Quality and Safety, and a new concentration in health informatics for the BS Healthcare Administration beginning in AY 2015-16.
KPI
New Degree Approval Process
All proposed degrees and concentrations will complete proper curriculum planning and submission processes and gain approval for implementation.
KPI
New Degree Plan Implementation
The College of Health Sciences is a new college in the university. The data collection for the goals and objectives listed in the OATDB will be initiated in the fall 2014 semester. Results and analysis of the data will be documented in the 2014-2015 OATDB cycle.
Result
New Degree Plan Implementation
The College of Health Sciences is a new college in the university. The data collection for the goals and objectives listed in the OATDB will be initiated in the fall 2014 semester. Results and analysis of the data will be documented in the 2014-2015 OATDB cycle.
Action
New Degree Plan Implementation
The College of Health Sciences is a new college in the university. The data collection for the goals and objectives listed in the OATDB will be initiated in the fall 2014 semester. Results and analysis of the data will be documented in the 2014-2015 OATDB cycle.
Objective
Health And Wellness Curriculum Review
The COHS will review and ensure each degree program in the College requires at least six academic units that emphasize preventative health and wellness.
KPI
Curriculum Review Process
The COHS Curriculum Committee will review the curricula for all degree programs and report on whether each program requires six units of preventative health and wellness content. The Committee will submit the results of this review in a written report to the Dean.
KPI
Health And Wellness Curriculum Review
The College of Health Sciences is a new college in the university. The data collection for the goals and objectives listed in the OATDB will be initiated in the fall 2014 semester. Results and analysis of the data will be documented in the 2014-2015 OATDB cycle.
Result
Health And Wellness Curriculum Review
The College of Health Sciences is a new college in the university. The data collection for the goals and objectives listed in the OATDB will be initiated in the fall 2014 semester. Results and analysis of the data will be documented in the 2014-2015 OATDB cycle.
Action
Health And Wellness Curriculum Review
The College of Health Sciences is a new college in the university. The data collection for the goals and objectives listed in the OATDB will be initiated in the fall 2014 semester. Results and analysis of the data will be documented in the 2014-2015 OATDB cycle.
Objective
Student Health Center Partnership
COHS will partner with the Student Health Center to regularly promote healthy living behaviors among the student body.
KPI
Activity Tracking
COHS will track the number of activities conducted in partnership with the Student Health Center. For the first year, COHS expects to conduct 2 such activities.
KPI
Internship And Capstone Project Evaluation
COHS will establish an internship and capstone project process at the Student Health Center for subsequent implementation.
Result
Student Health Center Partnership
The College of Health Sciences is a new college in the university. The data collection for the goals and objectives listed in the OATDB will be initiated in the fall 2014 semester. Results and analysis of the data will be documented in the 2014-2015 OATDB cycle.
Action
Internship And Capstone Evaluation
The College of Health Sciences is a new college in the university. The data collection for the goals and objectives listed in the OATDB will be initiated in the fall 2014 semester. Results and analysis of the data will be documented in the 2014-2015 OATDB cycle.
Objective
Distribution Of Important Health-Related Information
COHS will provide current information to students and community members about a range of important health related topics, such as: Global and International Health and Wellness Trends; Professionalism; and Ethics.
KPI
Website Creation
COHS will establish and actively maintain webpages within the College's website that focus on a range of important health related topics, such as: Global and International Health and Wellness Trends; Professionalism; and Ethics.
Result
Website Creation
The College of Health Sciences is a new college in the university. The data collection for the goals and objectives listed in the OATDB will be initiated in the fall 2014 semester. Results and analysis of the data will be documented in the 2014-2015 OATDB cycle.
Action
Distribution Of Important Health Related Information
The College of Health Sciences is a new college in the university. The data collection for the goals and objectives listed in the OATDB will be initiated in the fall 2014 semester. Results and analysis of the data will be documented in the 2014-2015 OATDB cycle.
Objective
Student Participation In Study Abroad
COHS will encourage its students to annually complete a short-term study abroad or internship experience in another country focused on preventative health and wellness.
KPI
Execution Of STudy Abroad Agreements
Establish agreements with at least two universities from other countries to support student and faculty experiences.
KPI
Student Participation In Study Abroad/Internships
COHS expects that a minimum of 8 students will complete at least one study abroad experience in the first year with the expectation that eventually 20 students will complete study abroad or internship experiences annually.
Result
Study Abroad Experience
The College of Health Sciences is a new college in the university. The data collection for the goals and objectives listed in the OATDB will be initiated in the fall 2014 semester. Results and analysis of the data will be documented in the 2014-2015 OATDB cycle.
Action
Study Abroad Experience
The College of Health Sciences is a new college in the university. The data collection for the goals and objectives listed in the OATDB will be initiated in the fall 2014 semester. Results and analysis of the data will be documented in the 2014-2015 OATDB cycle.
Goal
Professionalism
Ensure that all students acquire the knowledge, habits, skills and attitudes of a minimally competent interdisciplinary health professional upon graduation.
Objective
Evidence-based Model Of Professionalism And Professional Conduct/Ethics
COHS will establish an evidence-based model of professionalism and professional conduct/ethics for the health professions.
KPI
Professionalism White Paper
COHS will complete a white paper on the topic of professionalism in health-related professions, with specific recommendations for ensuring that students gain a strong sense of professionalism.
Result
Professionalism
The College of Health Sciences is a new college in the university. The data collection for the goals and objectives listed in the OATDB will be initiated in the fall 2014 semester. Results and analysis of the data will be documented in the 2014-2015 OATDB cycle.
Action
Professionalism
The College of Health Sciences is a new college in the university. The data collection for the goals and objectives listed in the OATDB will be initiated in the fall 2014 semester. Results and analysis of the data will be documented in the 2014-2015 OATDB cycle.
Objective
COHS Branding
COHS will be regionally branded as a university whose students have a strong sense of professionalism and who display professional behavior and ethics upon graduation.
KPI
Completion Of Branding Plan
COHS will complete a written plan for branding the College for professionalism that is approved by the Dean for immediate implementation.
Result
COHS Branding
The College of Health Sciences is a new college in the university. The data collection for the goals and objectives listed in the OATDB will be initiated in the fall 2014 semester. Results and analysis of the data will be documented in the 2014-2015 OATDB cycle.
Action
COHS Branding
The College of Health Sciences is a new college in the university. The data collection for the goals and objectives listed in the OATDB will be initiated in the fall 2014 semester. Results and analysis of the data will be documented in the 2014-2015 OATDB cycle.
Objective
Faculty Publications On Professionalism
COHS faculty will collectively publish on the topic of professionalism in peer-reviewed journals annually.
KPI
Publication Tracking
A team of COHS faculty will submit annually a manuscript for acceptance in a peer-reviewed publication on the topic of health sciences professionalism.
Result
Publication Tracking
The College of Health Sciences is a new college in the university. The data collection for the goals and objectives listed in the OATDB will be initiated in the fall 2014 semester. Results and analysis of the data will be documented in the 2014-2015 OATDB cycle.
Action
Publication Tracking
The College of Health Sciences is a new college in the university. The data collection for the goals and objectives listed in the OATDB will be initiated in the fall 2014 semester. Results and analysis of the data will be documented in the 2014-2015 OATDB cycle.
Objective
Student Code Of Conduct Policy Development
All COHS degree program coordinators will have developed a student code of conduct policy and handbook to promote professional behaviors and ethics
KPI
Student Code Of Conduct Policy Implementation
In the first year, at least one half of the COHS degree programs will adopt a code of conduct, distribute the code to all students via an e-handbook, and implement the code of conduct. It is expected that all COHS degree program coordinators will have codes of conduct in place by 2016.
Result
Student Code Of Conduct
The College of Health Sciences is a new college in the university. The data collection for the goals and objectives listed in the OATDB will be initiated in the fall 2014 semester. Results and analysis of the data will be documented in the 2014-2015 OATDB cycle.
Action
Student Code Of Conduct
The College of Health Sciences is a new college in the university. The data collection for the goals and objectives listed in the OATDB will be initiated in the fall 2014 semester. Results and analysis of the data will be documented in the 2014-2015 OATDB cycle.
Objective
Integration Of Professionalism Into The Curriculum
By 2016, COHS will ensure that learning outcomes related to professionalism will be incorporated into all COHS major courses.
KPI
Curriculum Review
The COHS Academic Quality and Success Committee will review half of the COHS major courses to evaluate whether they include professionalism-related outcomes. Recommendations will be presented to incorporate outcomes wherever deficient.
Result
Integration Of Professionalism Into The Curriculum
The College of Health Sciences is a new college in the university. The data collection for the goals and objectives listed in the OATDB will be initiated in the fall 2014 semester. Results and analysis of the data will be documented in the 2014-2015 OATDB cycle.
Action
Integration Of Professionalism Into The Curriculum
The College of Health Sciences is a new college in the university. The data collection for the goals and objectives listed in the OATDB will be initiated in the fall 2014 semester. Results and analysis of the data will be documented in the 2014-2015 OATDB cycle.
Objective
Student Organization Promotion
COHS will encourage the creation of student organizations for all of the College's academic programs that promote professionalism.
In the first year, COHS will establish approved student organizations for at least half of all the College's degree programs with the expectation that by 2016 all programs will have their own student organizations focused on professionalism.
Result
Student Organization Promotion
The College of Health Sciences is a new college in the university. The data collection for the goals and objectives listed in the OATDB will be initiated in the fall 2014 semester. Results and analysis of the data will be documented in the 2014-2015 OATDB cycle.
Action
Student Organization Promotion
The College of Health Sciences is a new college in the university. The data collection for the goals and objectives listed in the OATDB will be initiated in the fall 2014 semester. Results and analysis of the data will be documented in the 2014-2015 OATDB cycle.
Objective
Annual Professionalism Event
COHS will conduct at least one event annually that promotes professionalism in the health-related professions.
KPI
Successful Professionalism Event
COHS will conduct one campus or local event that promotes professionalism in the health sciences.
Result
Successful Professionalism Event
The College of Health Sciences is a new college in the university. The data collection for the goals and objectives listed in the OATDB will be initiated in the fall 2014 semester. Results and analysis of the data will be documented in the 2014-2015 OATDB cycle.
Action
Successful Professionalism Event
The College of Health Sciences is a new college in the university. The data collection for the goals and objectives listed in the OATDB will be initiated in the fall 2014 semester. Results and analysis of the data will be documented in the 2014-2015 OATDB cycle.
Objective
Distribution Of Important Health-Related Information
COHS will provide current information to students and community members about a range of important health related topics, such as: Global and International Health and Wellness Trends; Professionalism; and Ethics.
KPI
Website Creation
COHS will establish and actively maintain webpages within the College's website that focus on a range of important health related topics, such as: Global and International Health and Wellness Trends; Professionalism; and Ethics.
Result
Website Creation
The College of Health Sciences is a new college in the university. The data collection for the goals and objectives listed in the OATDB will be initiated in the fall 2014 semester. Results and analysis of the data will be documented in the 2014-2015 OATDB cycle.
Action
Distribution Of Important Health Related Information
The College of Health Sciences is a new college in the university. The data collection for the goals and objectives listed in the OATDB will be initiated in the fall 2014 semester. Results and analysis of the data will be documented in the 2014-2015 OATDB cycle.
Goal
Diversity
Deliver a variety of learning opportunities and strategies to a diverse student population and ensure they can effectively serve diverse communities upon graduation.
Objective
Diversity
The College of Health Sciences is a new college in the university. The data collection for the goals and objectives listed in the OATDB will be initiated in the fall 2014 semester. Results and analysis of the data will be documented in the 2014-2015 OATDB cycle.
Action
Diversity
The College of Health Sciences is a new college in the university. The data collection for the goals and objectives listed in the OATDB will be initiated in the fall 2014 semester. Results and analysis of the data will be documented in the 2014-2015 OATDB cycle.
Goal
Community Engagement
Collaborate with global and community partners to provide impactful applied learning opportunities and experiences for all students and faculty.
Objective
Health And Wellness Events
By 2016, COHS will annually conduct at least two health and wellness events within our primary service region, which includes Huntsville and Montgomery County.
KPI
Event Tracking
The College of Health Sciences will track the number of wellness events hosted with the expectation that at least 2 events will be held by 2016.
Result
Health And Wellness Event Tracking
The College of Health Sciences is a new college in the university. The data collection for the goals and objectives listed in the OATDB will be initiated in the fall 2014 semester. Results and analysis of the data will be documented in the 2014-2015 OATDB cycle.
KPI
Health And Wellness Events
The College of Health Sciences is a new college in the university. The data collection for the goals and objectives listed in the OATDB will be initiated in the fall 2014 semester. Results and analysis of the data will be documented in the 2014-2015 OATDB cycle.
Action
Health And Wellnes Event Tracking
The College of Health Sciences is a new college in the university. The data collection for the goals and objectives listed in the OATDB will be initiated in the fall 2014 semester. Results and analysis of the data will be documented in the 2014-2015 OATDB cycle.
Goal
Innovation/Research
Advance evidence-based practices in preventative health and healthcare and pursue innovative ideas for instructional design and delivery in health professions education.
Objective
Innovative Research
The College of Health Sciences is a new college in the university. The data collection for the goals and objectives listed in the OATDB will be initiated in the fall 2014 semester. Results and analysis of the data will be documented in the 2014-2015 OATDB cycle.
KPI
Innovative Research
The College of Health Sciences is a new college in the university. The data collection for the goals and objectives listed in the OATDB will be initiated in the fall 2014 semester. Results and analysis of the data will be documented in the 2014-2015 OATDB cycle.
Result
Innovative Research
The College of Health Sciences is a new college in the university. The data collection for the goals and objectives listed in the OATDB will be initiated in the fall 2014 semester. Results and analysis of the data will be documented in the 2014-2015 OATDB cycle.
Action
Innovative Research
The College of Health Sciences is a new college in the university. The data collection for the goals and objectives listed in the OATDB will be initiated in the fall 2014 semester. Results and analysis of the data will be documented in the 2014-2015 OATDB cycle.
Goal
Faculty Recruitment/Retention
Implement evidence-based strategies to successfully recruit and retain qualified faculty.
Objective
Faculty Recruitment/Retention
The College of Health Sciences is a new college in the university. The data collection for the goals and objectives listed in the OATDB will be initiated in the fall 2014 semester. Results and analysis of the data will be documented in the 2014-2015 OATDB cycle.
KPI
Faculty Recruitment/Retention
The College of Health Sciences is a new college in the university. The data collection for the goals and objectives listed in the OATDB will be initiated in the fall 2014 semester. Results and analysis of the data will be documented in the 2014-2015 OATDB cycle.
Result
Faculty Recrutiment/Retention
The College of Health Sciences is a new college in the university. The data collection for the goals and objectives listed in the OATDB will be initiated in the fall 2014 semester. Results and analysis of the data will be documented in the 2014-2015 OATDB cycle.
Action
Faculty Recruitment/Retention
The College of Health Sciences is a new college in the university. The data collection for the goals and objectives listed in the OATDB will be initiated in the fall 2014 semester. Results and analysis of the data will be documented in the 2014-2015 OATDB cycle.
Goal
Enrollment/Resource Management
Acquire and manage sufficient instructional and operational capacity to ensure effective learning and success across our student population.
Objective
Enrollment Management
The College of Health Sciences is a new college in the university. The data collection for the goals and objectives listed in the OATDB will be initiated in the fall 2014 semester. Results and analysis of the data will be documented in the 2014-2015 OATDB cycle.
KPI
Enrollment Management
The College of Health Sciences is a new college in the university. The data collection for the goals and objectives listed in the OATDB will be initiated in the fall 2014 semester. Results and analysis of the data will be documented in the 2014-2015 OATDB cycle.
Result
Enrollment Management
The College of Health Sciences is a new college in the university. The data collection for the goals and objectives listed in the OATDB will be initiated in the fall 2014 semester. Results and analysis of the data will be documented in the 2014-2015 OATDB cycle.
Action
Enrollment Management
The College of Health Sciences is a new college in the university. The data collection for the goals and objectives listed in the OATDB will be initiated in the fall 2014 semester. Results and analysis of the data will be documented in the 2014-2015 OATDB cycle.