Innovation Threads New models: professional programs, collaborative programs, “open” programs Programs “unstuck” in space and time Accreditation and certification (“regulatory” threats to innovation?) Content/integration of content Instructional methods/approaches U N I V E R S I T Y O F M I C H I G A N

Health Innovation from health information informatics Health

Innovative Model First “joined” program in the ~ 200 year history of the university A single, novel degree co-offered by two schools School of Information School of Public Health For me, a compelling and irresistible intellectual chemistry U N I V E R S I T Y O F M I C H I G A N

Program Components Masters of Health Informatics First class: Fall students committed (more than we wanted) Certificate in Health Informatics Began Fall credits Available to any graduate student at UM-Ann Arbor U N I V E R S I T Y O F M I C H I G A N

Program Governance A pluripotential professional program Not a research program, not an “IT workforce” program Preparation for a wide range of careers but with two emphasis areas: Leadership: managers, innovators, entrepreneurs, disrupters Consumer-facing information technology: design, development, evaluation U N I V E R S I T Y O F M I C H I G A N

Program Governance Program Director Management and strategic direction Administrative Committee Program policy and procedures Faculty Committee (n = 8) Curriculum Admissions Program review and evaluation Affiliated Faculty (n = 50) U N I V E R S I T Y O F M I C H I G A N

Masters of Health Informatics: Curriculum Elements Interdisciplinary courses that integrate information and health Courses drawn from SI and SPH offerings Leadership and project seminars Internships (extended internship option) Broad array of electives (clusters for specific career emphases) U N I V E R S I T Y O F M I C H I G A N