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SPH Committees
A list of school standing and important ad hoc committees, with a statement of charge
and the composition of membership follows:
Faculty Assembly and its Standing Committees
Charge:
To implement the legislative powers of the faculty in the course of their fulfillment
of the mission of the SPH. The goal of the Faculty Assembly in the governance of the
School of Public Health is to foster an active, informed faculty, and to promote open
communication among all members of the community of the School of Public Health pursuant
to the School’s Mission and Strategic Plan.
Composition:
All non-administrative faculty members are granted membership and are invited and
encouraged to participate.
All non-administrative academic faculty employed at 75% FTE level or greater by the
SPH and having an academic rank of instructor or above shall be voting members of
the Faculty Assembly.
Adjunct, joint and part-time non-administrative faculty (at 74% or less FTE) members
are non-voting members of the organization but may attend meetings and speak to any
issue.
Administrative faculty is defined as faculty members who are Deans, Associate Deans,
Assistant Deans, Academic Program or Department Heads, Directors of Offices and other
administrators appointed by the Dean.
Faculty Appointments, Promotions and Tenure Committee – Standing Committee of Faculty
Assembly:
Charge:
To recommend faculty for appointments to the ranks of Associate Professor and Professor
in accordance with the guidelines of the LSUHSC SPH
To recommend faculty for promotion to the ranks of Assistant Professor, Associate
Professor, and Professor in accordance with the guidelines of the LSUHSC SPH
To recommend applications for grants of tenure for tenure-track faculty in accordance
with the guidelines of the LSUHSC SPH
To recommend changes to the LSUHSC SPH guidelines for appointments, promotions and
tenure.
Composition:
Academic Program Representatives: one senior faculty member appointed from each of
the five academic programs by the Program Director. If no eligible senior faculty
member is available, the Program Director shall serve until an appropriate senior
faculty member becomes available.
Two senior faculty members elected by the Faculty Assembly
One senior faculty member appointed by the Dean
Curriculum Committee – Standing Committee of Faculty Assembly:
Charge:
To plan, review and monitor academic programs to ensure consistency with the philosophy
and mission of the LSUHSC SPH and the LSUHSC and in accordance with the criteria of
the Council on Education for Public Health
To provide educational oversight and strategic policy recommendations for the development
of instructional courses and programs offered by the school
To coordinate curricula among SPH and partner institutions (e.g. LSUHSC School of
Graduate Studies).
Composition:
Associate Dean for Academic Affairs (ex officio, non-voting)
One representative appointed by each academic program
Three student representatives selected by the SGA: two MPH and one PhD student
Faculty and Student Grievance Committee – Standing Committee of Faculty Assembly:
Charge:
To provide formal recommendations to the Dean on unresolved matters of grievance
To represent the School faculty position on unresolved matters of grievance
Composition:
Five faculty members: three elected by the Faculty Assembly and two appointed by the
Dean.
Two students elected by the student body serve on the committee only when matters
of student grievances are being considered.
Bylaws, Nominations & Elections – Standing Committee of the Faculty Assembly:
Charge:
To maintain, interpret and revise the Bylaws as required in order to sustain the integrity
of the organization
To establish nomination and election policies and procedures for the LSUHSC School
of Public Health.
Composition:
Two faculty members elected from the Faculty Assembly
Past President/President-Elect
School of Public Health Standing Committees:
SPH Evaluation Committee:
Charge:
To participate in all evaluations needed related to the school’s strategic plan, including
but not limited to student exit surveys, alumni surveys, employer/agency surveys,
focus groups and others annually
To render advice and assistance for the Self Study to ensure effectiveness in meeting
School mission, goals and objectives
To report the findings of all evaluations to the Administrative Council and faculty
in a timely fashion.
Composition:
Associate Dean for Academic Affairs (ex-officio, non-voting)
Representatives selected by each academic program.
Membership of this committee should not overlap with that of the Curriculum Committee
with the exception of the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs.
Two student representatives elected by the SGA.
One or more staff representatives invited by the Committee.
SPH Engagement Committee
Charge:
In conjunction with the LSUHSC Multicultural Advisory Committee, to promote and develop
a culture of collaboration and a climate of engagement without regard for race, color,
gender, age, national origin, handicap, veteran status, or any non-merit factor. The
committee will initiate policies and actions delineated in the strategic plans of
the SPH and the LSUHSC and share information on SPH efforts to increase representation
of those currently underrepresented in faculty, staff, and student body of the SPH,
LSUHSC, and in the public health workforce.
Composition:
Diverse volunteers from faculty, students and staff including SPH members on the LSUHSC
Multicultural Advisory Committee
SPH Administrative Council:
Charge:
To provide an update to Program Directors, administrators, and representatives of
the Faculty Assembly (FA) on current issues and initiatives of the School, LSUHSC
and LSU System and related issues by the Dean
To provide a forum for oversight of the strategic plan and progress in meeting its
goals and objectives
To review and discuss School finances, academic, administrative, and student affairs
policies and procedures as well as new or modified LSUHSC policies
To evaluate progress in student recruiting and admissions
To share academic program-specific initiatives to enhance multidisciplinary opportunities
school-wide
To recommend changes to policies and procedures to the Dean for consideration.
Composition:
Dean, CHAIR
Associate Deans for Academic Affairs (1) and for Research (1)
Assistant Dean for Finance and Administration
Academic Program Directors (5)
2 faculty members, elected from Faculty Assembly (1 junior and 1 senior)
Current President of the Faculty Assembly
Director of Admissions and Academic Affairs
Coordinator of Academic Affairs Office
Dean’s Administrative Coordinator
SPH Research Committee:
Charge:
To assist the School in achieving its research goals by developing and reviewing SPH
policies related to research; assisting with their implementation; discussing interprogrammatic
research; providing a forum for discussion of research resources; and review of proposals
upon request.
Composition:
Dean
Associate Dean for Research, CHAIR
Associate Dean for Academic Affairs
Academic Program Directors (5)
Faculty Assembly Representative
PhD students, one each BIOS, EPID, CHS
MPH students, one each in five programs
SPH Information Technology Steering Committee:
Charge:
To assess and direct efforts to meet the School’s current IT infrastructure needs,
including website design and applications
To evaluate and assess asynchronous and synchronous lecture capture technology to
ensure adequate infrastructure exists to support distance learning initiatives and
plans
Identify and evaluate emerging technologies that support the School’s current and
future operational plans and goals
To coordinate all plans with HSC central administration IT to ensure the School’s
initiatives are aligned with HSC initiatives and are mutually supporting
Composition:
Representatives from faculty, staff, students, and IT support personnel who are knowledgeable
about information technology issues, School plans and goals, and needs of all users.
SPH Staff Assembly
Charge:
To create and develop a space and outlet for staff to participate in the School of
Public Health through activities, information sharing and actions that deal with involve
and/or affect staff. It engages in staff development activities including a Staff
Wellness Initiative as one of its main focuses and other activities in keeping with
the School’s Mission.
Composition:
All staff status employees of the School of Public Health as designated by LSUHSC.
Employees with a faculty appointment and student employees are not included.
SPH Student Government Association
All students in the school are entitled to membership in the SGA. The Executive Committee
is comprised of the following offices:
President
Vice President
Secretary
Treasurer
Faculty Advisor
Additional SGA committees and ad hoc committees of SPH with student representatives:
Allen Copping Teaching Excellence Award (5, one from each program from 2nd yr students,
all student committee)
SGA International Student Peer Committee (new 2012-13)
Peer Advocate Liaison (2)
Student Technology Fee Subcommittee of SPH IT Committee (determine use of annual student
technology fee)
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