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2009 - 2010 Team Project Schedule

October Form teams, "brainstorm"
DecemberConference call "check in" (December 3, 2009 9:00-10:00 a.m.)
JanuarySubmit written report:  (December 14, 2009)
  • Name of project
  • Name of group members
  • Goals and Objectives (short for web-site)
JanuaryPresent short report on progress (January 13, 2010)
MarchConference call "check in" (March 18, 2010  9:00-10:00 a.m.)
AprilSubmit written report (April 12, 2010) 
  • One page abstract (form attached) - please submit in abstract format per sample.  This is the only way we can submit them for consideration.
  • Use no smaller than 11 pt. font
  • Do not repeat title information in body of abstract
  • Sample included for reference
May

Present final report (written and oral) (May 19, 2010)

  • Alumni will be present
  • 5-10 Minutes per report
  • Reports will not be allowed to exceed time limit

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2008 - 2009 Team Projects

ALABAMA 

Title: Men's Ten: Exploring the Major Causes and Manners of Male Mortality in Alabama
Members: Ronada Anderson, Lori Bell, Richard Burleson, Brenda Causey, Carol Dorsey, Brent Hatcher, Chastsie Hooper, Greg Locklier, Natalie Quinney, Maury West 

ARKANSAS    

Title: Empowering Young Women Access to Public Health Information
Members: Neldia Preston, Norajean Miles-Harrell, Patricia Henderson, Vickie Jones, Karen Knight

Title: School-Based Wellness Center Toolkit
Members: Tamara Baker, Ed Barham, Quranner Cotledge, Paula Smith

LOUISIANA   

Title: Methicillin Resistant Staph Aureus Statewide Education and Reduction 
Members: LaMiesa Bonton, Elizabeth Bracy, Lance Broussard, Nicole Coarsey, Silas Corkern, Tamara Dangerfield, Melissa Guillory 

MISSISSIPPI  

Title: Employees Leading the Way
Members: Katina Dixon, Jonathan Chaney, Cynthia Evans, Patricia Heflin, Anne Hogue, Ann Parker-May, Sandra Scott, Sharon Smiley

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2008 - 2009 Team Project Overview

Form groups prior to (or no later than) October meeting

Select topic at October meeting

  • topic should be relevant to state/region
  • topics should not be too broad
Groups should consist of approximately 5 people
We encourage regional groups. Regional projects represent one of the reasons for establishing a regional institute. However, anyone considering a regional project should be aware of the logistical difficulties of collaborating  with individuals across 4 or 5 states.

Team projects should be beneficial to the state (or region)

  • groups are encouraged to pursue their project beyond the Institute
  • presentation at the local level, state meetings, APHA

A defined project/report is expected for presentation and distribution at last on-site meeting

  • should provide enough copies for all participants (40), Institute staff (3-4), state level (?), and as many copies or executive summaries as possible for alumni attending presentations

Funding for projects is at the state level

  • expenses for additional meetings if necessary
  • producing reports
Process is as important as the product

In planning and developing your project, please consider

  • what role leadership played in your project
  • how did the project help build public health infrastructure?

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Team Project Tips
(Provided by SCPHLI Alumni)

I.

Dispel fear of projects

  • public health staff are very resourceful
  • already involved in projects/activities that can serve as a starting point for ideas
II.

Have group discussion

  • what is everyone currently doing/involved in
  • hot topics
  • new ideas
  • passions
  • strategic planning/direction of agency
III.

Make a list

  • identify possible topics/projects
  • determine how much background info is available/needed
  • research/check out additional info
  • reevaluate possibilities
IV.

Develop goals & objectives

  • what is the overriding mission/goal of project
  • should have 3-4 objectives
  • break tasks into measurable/incremental pieces with time lines
  • assign responsibilities
V.

Some ground rules

  • someone should serve as a facilitator - at least initially
  • NEVER leave a meeting without another meeting or activity date set
  • take initiative and learn new things
  • use your innate skills
  • utilize other resources/staff
  • if you look for an excuse not to do something, there are dozens available

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