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SPH Constitution and Bylaws

The School of Public Health is dedicated to education, search for knowledge, academic excellence, and service to the profession and to the people of the State, the Nation, and the world. It is the purpose of this Constitution to foster an active, informed faculty, and to promote open communication among all members of the community of the School of Public Health. Toward this end, the Constitution provides a democratic framework in which are defined the roles of the Dean, the faculty, academic professional and administrative staff, civil service/bargaining unit staff and students in initiating recommendations, formulating decisions, and communicating the basis for decisions to those affected.

School of Public Health Constitution & Bylaws Updates 2024-2025

The purpose of the School of Public Health Constitution & Bylaws Updates initiative is to correct outdated information within the document; streamline governance for effectiveness; align with current school practices, when appropriate; and ensure University policy compliance.

Consultative Group Members

  • Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs & Biostatistics & Health Data Science: Lynn Eberly (convener of group)
  • FCC Chair & Health Policy & Management: Sarah Gollust
  • Health Equity Working Group & Epidemiology & Community Health: Rhonda Jones-Webb
  • Former EPC Chair & Environmental Health Sciences: Matt Simcik
  • Staff Association/Civil Service Co-Chair Sarah Harris (Comms)
  • Student Senate President Rahma Abufoor
  • Bri Keeney, Chief of Staff and Strategy, Dean’s Office (ex officio)

Consultative Group Meetings

  • December 10, 2024
  • December 17, 2024
  • January 7, 2025
  • January 23, 2025
  • February 24, 2025
  • March 14, 2025
  • March 24, 2025

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