Tracking Doctoral students in Public Health Dr. Russell L Bennett and Dr. Delicia McGee School of Public Health (Initiative) October 11, 2016
Why track students Accreditation Program Management Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH) Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) Program Reviews Program Management Course scheduling/advising Faculty Teaching load/workload/deployment Success of Students
Items that are tracked prior to comprehensive examinations Cohort Concentration Faculty Advising Total Semester Hours Completed Grade Point Average (No “I” grades) Degree Plan Comprehensive Exam Status Continuous Enrollment Status
Tracking Database Example 1
Items that are tracked after the comprehensive exam Cohort Concentration Faculty Advising Total Semester Hours Grade Point Average (No “I” grades) Dissertation Chair (Progress/Workload) Dissertation Committee Dissertation Status (Beyond 12 hours) Enrollment Status
Tracking Database Example 2
How do we use the information? Non compliance students are placed on probation Students are notified of current status via emails and letters Academic/Dissertation enhancement plans Dismissal from program Annual reporting Internal External