Discussion Comment

Currently, we have a student clinic which offers low cost services to the community. We have also done some Community Education classes. Given the nature of our profession, this is about the extent of services. We are in the process, however, of expanding our clinic into other area health services through externships. As far as evaluation and data collection, we have not instituted a formal process yet. We are working on setting up an online database which will greatly expand our ability to collect and analyze information.

Ruth Hayes-Morrison

Discussion Comment

Expanding boards

Our school has a great banner that we hang on the street side wall of our building. This banner is also great to take to health fairs, etc. and helps bring attention to the rest of our display. We have an advisory board that meets periodically to offer advice, however, they don't seem to promote us throughout the community like they could. I think they just need to be more aware of some of the support they could provide. Also, we are working on creating an Alumni Association which would also include a board. We are a fairly new, and… >>>

Ruth Hayes-Morrison

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Dissemination of information in the community

In the past, we have participated in numerous Health Fairs in the community. We have an annual Open House and this year have a brief television spot on a local educational channel. As the Dean of Student Services the full responsibility for these events has been allocated to me. Usually, I have had alumni and students to help. We are very small and consequently, there is not a large population of "workers" to draw from. I have several ideas from this section on how to improve our brochures, flyers, and website. I would love to begin a newsletter, time being… >>>

Ruth Hayes-Morrison

Discussion Comment

Lack of committee participants

We have participated locally in several Health Fairs and on occasion sent speakers for different events. We have a very small school with a very intense program. It is hard to generate enthusiasm from the faculty, staff, and students as they are stretched pretty thin already. Also, our demographics extends from 21 year old students to 55 years old and AA degree to PhD. I guess the problem I'm experiencing is how to maximumize our limited resources with an incredibly diverse, national market.