Dean's Student Advisory Board Responsibilities
Purpose:
Provide opportunities for student engagement in SPHHS leadership activities through sharing experiences of students within the school related to curriculum, climate, and professional development, insights, and ideas for improvement in areas they find lacking, what works and what the school needs more of, and promote an environment of diversity and inclusion within the SPHHS. Furthermore, make recommendations to the Dean and as appropriate organize student activities and collect feedback to enhance SPHHS’s mission and goals.
The SPHHS Dean’s Student Advisory Board was created to solicit student feedback.
Members will:
- Advise the Dean regarding strengths and challenges within the school
- Provide ideas for improving the student experience
- Take an active role in soliciting input from other SPHHS students
- Represent student perspectives on various committees
- Become an agent for creating a supportive and positive culture in SPHHS
- Organize student events to support the school’s mission and vision
- Advise the Dean in the choice of the Senior recognition event speaker
- The board’s recommendations help to influence the school’s goals, services, programs, and overall effectiveness.
Composition and membership:
The board is composed of both undergraduate and graduate full-time students in the School of Public Health and Health Sciences at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Members are nominated by department chairs, program directors, advisors, faculty, staff, other board members, or self-nomination and appointed by the Dean. Two co-chairs, one undergraduate, and one graduate serve as leaders to organize meetings and lead discussions. The co-chairs are selected by a majority vote of the board (one-half plus one) attending the voting meeting. Co-chairs have the responsibility to attend two full board meetings (1.5 hours) per academic year, fall and spring (no later than April 15). Members are not required to attend but may do so. A member(s) of this board will also introduce the SPHHS Senior Recognition student speaker at the school ceremony each May.
The SPHHS Dean’s Advisory Board does not discriminate for any purpose on the basis of race, ethnicity, linguistic abilities, religion, sexual identity, political affiliation, disability status, or marital status.
Term:
Members will serve two consecutive semesters at a minimum and four semesters maximum (two academic years).
A co-chair will not serve more than two consecutive semesters.
Commitment:
To be considered an active board member, one must attend half of the meetings per semester unless a valid excuse is discussed and approved. Meetings will occur a minimum of 4 times per semester at various dates and times.
Dean’s Priorities:
The Dean hopes to get your feedback on the following priorities:
- School Events
- School Pride
- The Learning Experience
- Positive Culture
- Communication, Connections, and Relationships
- School Leadership
- Access to Support & Resources
- Mission & Vision of the School
- School Facilities
Staff Assigned:
- Director for Student Success
- Administrative Assistant to the Dean
Role of Staff Assigned:
Support board with meeting logistics, structure, agenda composition, and record keeping. Serve as a liaison between the Dean and the board.
Nomination Form:
https://forms.gle/qKrs7nVEPjGwC4EU6
*Make sure you are signed into your UMass email to fill out the nomination form*