Tulane University - Team Projects - South Central Public Health Leadership Institute

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May:

Present final report (written and oral) (May 23, 2012)

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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