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1、+CEPH self-studyCriteria 1: The Public Health Program 1.1 Mission. a. Mission statement The mission of the School of Community Health Sciences (SCHS) is to: Develop, disseminate, and apply knowledge with an ecological approach to protect and promote the health of populations. This mission is congrue
2、nt with the missions of the Division of Health Sciences (DHS), and the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) where the program is located. The SCHS is one of four schools in the Division of Health Sciences. The four schools, SHCS, School of Medicine, School of Nursing, and School of Social Work are tied
3、together by the need to find solutions for and help people towards improving their health and well-being through education, research, clinical care and public service. The Division of Health Sciences provides an important linkage between the schools and supports the mission of the SCHS.The Universit
4、y of Nevada, Reno (UNR) is a constitutionally established, land-grant university. The university served the state of Nevada as its only state-supported institution of higher education for over 75 years. In that historical role, it has emerged as a doctoral-granting university which focuses resources
5、 on doing a select number of things well. The mission of the University of Nevada, Reno supports and engages the SCHS by offering high-quality undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees in the liberal arts, sciences, and selected professions in agriculture, engineering, health care, education
6、, journalism, and business. UNR creates new knowledge through basic and applied research, scholarship, and artistry, in strategically selected fields relevant to Nevada and the world. The University improves economic and social development by engaging Nevadas citizens, communities, and governments a
7、nd seeks to reflect the gender, ethnic, cultural, and ability/disability diversity of the citizens of Nevada in its academic and support programs, and in the composition of its faculty, administration, staff, and student body. In particular, the 2015-2021UNR strategic plan addresses the goal of impr
8、oving the physical and mental health of Nevadans and this translates into support for the development of a full School of Public Health by adding more MPH areas of specialization and implementing a PhD in Public Health. The alignment of missions throughout the university structure provides strong en
9、dorsement for the SCHS programs and for public health in general. http:/www.unr.edu/Documents/provost/provosts-office/forms/Strategic%20Plan%20Final%20Jan%202015.pdfUNR strategic plan (goal 3) excerpt:“ Improve mental and physical health and quality of life for Nevadas diverse and growing population
10、. Forge partnerships with public and private hospitals, healthcare institutions, and community agencies to enhance medical and health professional education throughout the State of Nevada. Expand graduate medical education. Expand community and state partnerships in public health, including county h
11、ealth departments and districts, state agencies, and public health laboratories to enhance public health practice and education. Develop special areas of expertise and focused training programs that will enhance Nevadas economic and social development as well as the health and quality-of-life of Nev
12、ada communities and counties. Provide preventative outreach programs that encourage good health and nutrition. Goal 3 Metrics 2014 2021 Accreditation for a Master and PhD of Public Health MPH, 2 areas of specialization5 MPH areas + PhDs in Epidemiology, Social Behavioral Health and Health Management
13、 and Policyb. Guiding values SCHSs Vision: Foster equitable and healthy communities. We achieve this vision through these values: Advancing knowledge Embracing diversity Demonstrating integrity Inspiring learning Succeeding through collaborationDescription of values:Advancing Knowledge: We are commi
14、tted to asking and answering important questions to advance public health through influential research. Embracing Diversity: We value the backgrounds and experiences of our students, faculty, and staff as partners with diverse communities to reduce disparities and promote equal opportunities to achi
15、eve optimal health. Demonstrating Integrity: We strive to be consistent in all endeavors, in demonstrating honesty, fairness, and respect to promote mutual trust and understanding. Inspiring Learning: We cultivate a dynamic learning environment that includes meaningful conversations and experiential
16、 learning to engage and inspire professionals who are committed to advancing community health.Succeeding through collaboration: We appreciate the importance of partnerships for achieving public health outcomes and endeavor to strengthen existing partnerships and develop new ones.c. Goal statements The goals of the SCHS programs are: To prepare future public healt
