The purpose of the Student Handbook is to serve as a resource for students and others involved in the program. It provides information about the academic and administrative mechanisms specific to the Master of Public Health major at the University of Kansas School of Medicine. As new policies and procedures evolve, or as revisions are made, appropriate updates to this manual will be provided. All students are responsible for reading and understanding the contents of this handbook.

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Note: The Student Handbook is in Adobe Acrobat format.

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Master of Public Health Student Organization (MPHSO)

Mission

The MPH Student Organization at the University of Kansas School of Medicine strives to broaden perspectives of MPH students through community service, involvement with the public health community, and the development of a dynamic network of current students, alumni and public health leaders.

Purpose

The purpose of the MPHSO is:

To promote the welfare of MPH students through participation in University governance activities; to represent MPH students in department-wide and campus-wide affairs that affect the students; and represent their interests and concerns to the faculty and University administration.
To enhance the cultural, social, and professional growth of MPH students.
To ensure that the learning opportunities in the MPH program are open to all students regardless of race, religion, color, sex, disability, national origin, age, ancestry, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, or Vietnam-era status, as set forth in the University’s affirmative action policy.
To protect and enhance the students’ right to free speech.

Membership

The membership of the MPHSO shall include all students enrolled in the MPH program and/or those who are actively seeking dual degrees.

Meetings

Meetings of the MPHSO shall be held once per month during the scholastic year. Meetings are scheduled to avoid established class times.

Bylaws

To view the current MPHSO bylaws, click here. (Adobe Acrobat .pdf)

KANSAS CITY

President: Tammy Tolliver
Vice President: Melissa Plouvier
Treasurer: Heather Newhard
KPHA Liaison: Erin Grisier
Student Advisor: Amanda Myers
Co -Secretaries: Aisha Tate and Erin Bennett

WICHITA

President: Li Jia
Vice President: Joshua Wyckstandt
Secretary: Emily Ngugi
Activities Director: Nga Le
Communications Director: Ryan Hodge

To view the current MPHSO Organizational Structure, click here. (Adobe Acrobat .pdf)

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Committee membership

The KU-MPH program encourages student participation in the governance of the program by inviting students to serve on the admissions, curriculum and research committees at both the Kansas City and Wichita campus. Descriptions of each committee’s function are as follows:

Admissions Committee:
Responsible for admissions decisions for all degree-status students who have submitted a completed application to the program; responsible for standardized admissions criteria and materials. Meets 1-2 times annually.

Curriculum Committee:
Responsible for curriculum development including the review and recommendation to the Executive Committee of new courses or major revision of existing courses; dual degree programs, courses making up a specific emphasis area; responsible for development and application of capstone guidelines. Meets 2-3 times per semester.

Research Committee:
Responsibilities include development and maintenance of a compendium of faculty research interests, and communication among faculty and students regarding opportunities for research collaboration. Meets 1-2 times annually.

Students serve one-year terms on the committees, and may serve up to two consecutive terms. Students may volunteer to serve on a committee by contacting the MPH Director at their site, or a faculty member may nominate them.

In addition, students are asked to serve on self-study committees when the program nears its re-accreditation site visit. Faculty will alert students when these committees are forming.

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