MPH Administrative Support
Administrative support for the Master of Public Health program includes:
- Dr. George Stewart, MPH Director
- program oversight and strategic planning
- Dr. Justice Mbizo, MPH Academic Advisor and Program Coordinator - student recruitment,
mentoring and logistical planning
in degree completion
Contact us
here.
Biosketches of administrators and
additional core, jointly appointed, and adjunct faculty teaching in the
MPH program are available
here.
Student Association for Public Health
Formed:
Summer 2007 with Student Government Association approval in Fall 2007
Mission:
The mission of SAPH is to serve as a platform for communicating with students and among students in the MPH Program at UWF, to create an atmosphere of camaraderie among students, and to provide students with an avenue for performing public service in the health care and public health communities.
Composition/Current Membership: All students accepted into the MPH program are automatically granted membership in this online organization.
Current officers are:
- Pam Perrich, President
- Steve Celestial, Vice President
- Leauna Stone, Treasurer
The President of SAPH or his/her appointed representative is an
invited member of the MPH Steering Committee and the MPH Curriculum Committee.
In addition, SAPH is charged with
(1) nominating one additional student representative to the MPH Curriculum Committee
and
(2) nominating one additional student representative from within the US Armed Forces to the MPH Steering Committee.
External Sites:
For an overview of this online
organization, click
here, or chat online with current members in the
SAPH eLearning portal.
MPH Steering Committee
Formed: January 2007
Charge:
The MPH Steering Committee makes recommendations to the
MPH Director with respect to the following responsibilities:
- Oversee conduct and performance of the MPH program.
- Periodically assess the curriculum for appropriateness and effectiveness relative to the mission and goals
of the MPH program and to serving the needs of the regional health care/public health community, ensuring the offering of the program is justified by answering the following questions:
- Size of the labor pool: local, state, national
- Current vacancy rates
- Anticipated growth
- Job outlook
- Salary ranges
- Funding sources
- Identify clinical (training) sites within the region for internships in public health and identify additional service-based interactions available to students.
- Identify collaborations for community-based research activities.
- Receive and analyze assessment data generated through designated course(s) within the MPH program,
make recommendations for improvements on programmatic performance, and
set associated priorities for quality enhancement initiatives.
- Review and propose recruiting materials for use with local high schools and community colleges to
facilitate articulation and provide current program information and job outlook/career trends to guidance counselors and advisors.
- Identify regional and national professional organizations to assist with identifying venues for workforce development and
continuing education outreach in the form of Certificate offerings, short courses, or workshops.
Composition:
The MPH Steering Committee is chaired by
the MPH Director,
and additionally consists of
the MPH Academic Advisor/Program Coordinator,
a subset of faculty teaching in the progam or UWF administrators overseeing teaching faculty,
representatives from regional health departments,
one or more individuals employed at the federal level in public health positions,
one or more individuals employed in the US Armed Forces in positions related to public health,
and
up to two current MPH students, as follows:
(1) the current President of SAPH or his/her appointed representative, and
(2) a representative student nominated by SAPH and from within the US Armed Forces.
Current Membership:
- Chair: George L. Stewart, MPH Director
- MPH Academic Advisor/Program Coordinator: Justice Mbizo, Dr.PH
- MPH core faculty: Melanie A Sutton, PhD
- MPH adjunct: Tekeda Freeman Ferguson, MPH, MSPH, PhD
- MPH adjunct: Enid Sisskin, PhD
- UWF administrator for COB adjuncts: F. Edward Ranelli, PhD, MBA, Dean, College of Business and Professor of Economics
- Public health department representative: Karen A. Chapman, MD, MPH, Director, Okaloosa County Health Department
- Public health department representative: Shannon L. Jacobs, M.A., MPH, Administrator, Santa Rosa County Health Department
- Public health department representative: John Lanza, MD, PhD, MPH, FAAP, Director, Escambia County Health Department
- Public health department representative: R. Jason Newsom, MD, MPH, Director, Bay County Health Department
- Public health department representative: Crystal Steele, PG, REHP, Interim Administrator, Walton County Health Department
- Federal level representative: Joel Montgomery, MSc, PhD, Epidemic Intelligence Officer, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- US Armed Forces representative: John P. Albano, MD, MPH, Army Associate Director, USN Aerospace Medicine Residency, Naval Aerospace Medical Institute, Pensacola, FL
- Student President of SAPH or appointed representative: Pam Perrich
- Other SAPH-nominated student representative from within US Armed Forces: currently unfilled
External Site:
For a review of biosketches of current members of the MPH Steering Committee, click
here.
MPH Admission Committee
Formed: 2004
Charge:
The MPH Admission Committee
is charged to make recommendations to the MPH Director on issues related to the admission of students into the
MPH program and evaluates and approves or denies
all applications to the MPH program based on established program policies.
This committee enforces all academic standards and policies established by the MPH Curriculum Committee.
Composition:
The MPH Admission Committee is chaired by the
MPH Director
and additionally consists of the
MPH Academic Advisor/Program Coordinator,
one representative from the MPH core faculty,
and
one representative from the pool of public health professionals.
Current Membership:
- Chair: George L. Stewart, PhD, MPH Director
- MPH Academic Advisor/Program Coordinator: Justice Mbizo, Dr.PH
- MPH core faculty: Melanie A Sutton, PhD
- Public health professional: John Lanza, MD, PhD, MPH, FAAP, Director, Escambia County Health Department
MPH Curriculum Committee
Formed: 2004
Charge:
The MPH Curriculum Committee
makes recommendations to the
MPH Director with respect to the following responsibilities:
- Review and approve or deny all proposed changes to the MPH curriculum and degree requirements,
including academic standards and policies, as well as course competencies emphasizsed to address workforce needs.
- Maintain the MPH Honor Code and MPH Comprehensive Exam Guide in accordance with all approved policies and procedures.
Composition:
The MPH Curriculum Committee is chaired by the
MPH Academic Advisor/Program Coordinator
and additionally consists of the
MPH Director,
one representative from the MPH core faculty,
and
up to two current MPH students, as follows:
(1) the current President of SAPH or his/her appointed representative, and
(2) a representative student nominated by SAPH.
Current Membership:
- Chair: Justice Mbizo, Dr.PH, MPH Academic Advisor/Program Coordinator
- MPH Director: George L. Stewart, PhD
- MPH core faculty: Melanie A Sutton, PhD
- Student President of SAPH or appointed representative: Pam Perrich
- Other SAPH-nominated student representative: **Susan Turner (Fall 2007-current)
** appointed by MPH Director (prior to appointment authority given to SAPH)
MPH Internship Coordination Committee
Formed: 2004
Charge:
The MPH Internship Coordination Committee makes recommendations to the
MPH Director with respect to the following responsibilities:
- Evaluate and approve or deny all preceptors submitted for oversight of student internship projects.
- Evaluate and approve or deny all proposed internship projects/experiences.
- Communicate with a student's faculty advisor regarding any issues requiring committee intervention.
- Oversee and approve or deny all internship defenses in face-to-face or Web conferencing formats.
- Maintain the MPH Internship Guide in accordance with all approved policies and procedures.
Composition:
The MPH Internship Coordination Committee is chaired by a
representative from the pool of public health professionals
and additionally consists of
the MPH Director,
the MPH Academic Advisor/Program Coordinator, and
one representative from the MPH core faculty.
Current Membership:
- Chair: John Lanza, MD, PhD, MPH, FAAP, Director, Escambia County Health Department
- MPH Director: George L. Stewart, PhD
- MPH Academic Advisor/Program Coordinator: Justice Mbizo, Dr.PH
- MPH core faculty: Melanie A Sutton, PhD
Ad Hoc MPH CEPH Self-Study/On-Site Resource File Committee
Formed: January 2007
Charge:
The Ad Hoc MPH CEPH Self-Study/On-Site Resource File Committee
is charged to make recommendations to the
MPH Director on issues related to the development and review of
the MPH CEPH Self-Study and On-Site Resource File.
Composition:
The Ad Hoc MPH CEPH Self-Study/On-Site Resource File Committee is chaired by a
representative from the MPH core faculty
and additionally consists of
the MPH Director,
the MPH Academic Advisor/Program Coordinator, and
support personnel.
Current Membership:
- Chair: Melanie A Sutton, PhD, MPH core faculty
- MPH Director: George L. Stewart, PhD
- MPH Academic Advisor/Program Coordinator: Justice Mbizo, Dr.PH
- Support personnel: Karen Gibbs, Administrative Specialist, Biology/SAHLS
- Support personnel: Maria Cortez, Student Assistant (Fall 2007-Summer 2008)
- Former members:
- Support personnel: Joyce Boyce, Administrative Specialist, Biology/SAHLS
- Support personnel: Steve Celestial, Academic Advisor and Program Coordinator, SAHLS
- Support personnel: Lyn Schank, Secretary, Biology/SAHLS
- Support personnel: Ronald Ward, Student Assistant (Spring-Summer 2007)
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