WELCOME Annual Assembly 2015 November 1, :00-3:30PM

What is ATMCH?

IN 2014, WE REPORTED WHAT STUDENTS DESCRIBED AS THE BEST AND THE WORST CHARACTERISTICS OF TEACHERS….

Characteristics of Best Teachers

Characteristics of Worst Teachers

This year, we want to add to the discussion by describing what the members (and non-members!) have told us that they’d like to see ATMCH do for them…. But first:

THE 2015 LORETTA LACEY AWARD RECIPIENT Michael R. Kramer, PhD

ACTIVITIES AND CONNECTIONS

Activities/Accomplishments Increased membership Surveys (member and non/new member) Marketing Improved website Renewed syllabi project Continued projects: Innovative Teaching Awards Mentoring program Strategic Plan 2010 revisited

Opportunities this Year

2015 ATMCH SURVEYS Who are our members?

Members N=224

Members’ Locations Total 3 Hawaii; 2 Alaska; 5 DC; 5 Outside US 8

2015 ATMCH SURVEYS Setting the vision for ATMCH

Executive Committee

ATMCH President Membership-wide vote on formally nominated candidates 2-Years

ATMCH Standing Committees

ATMCH Standing Committee Chairs Membership-wide vote for candidates 2-Years

ATMCH Standing Committees

Topic Committees

Topic Committee Chairs Membership-wide vote for candidates 2-Years

Topic Committees

Should ATMCH continue to host… Greg Alexander Student- Faculty Breakfast Annual Assembly Mentorship Project Innovative Teaching Awards Lacey Award MCH Section Outstanding Student Paper Awards

ATMCH Regular Meeting

ATMCH Webinar/Conference Call

Skill Building (91%) Content-Based (82%) ATMCH Updates (86%)

Other Events

2015 ATMCH SURVEYS Who are not our members?

Why are you not currently a member of ATMCH? *ATMCH is now free

What activities/resources, if offered, would make you interested in joining ATMCH? MCH-related content (syllabi, policy briefs, case studies, etc.) 87% Research support/dissemination 81% Social/networking opportunities with other faculty, staff, students & professionals 76% Resources for students 75% Mentoring services (from faculty/professional MCH leaders) 65% Advocacy services/training 63% Leadership training 62% Expert technical assistance/consultation services 60% Other 23%

ATMCH Focuses on Teaching… Research (53%) Advocacy (59%)

MOVING FORWARD Martha S. Wingate, DrPH

What is ATMCH? Our current mission statement states that ATMCH: …..aims to provide leadership in education, research, and service in the field of Maternal and Child Health. ATMCH offers an interdisciplinary forum through which MCH- related faculty, staff, students, and practicing professionals in academic settings and MCH-related organizations can share the knowledge, ideas, and skills essential to educating/influencing students, advancing MCH research, and applying research results to MCH policies, programs, and services.

Education Advocacy Student Engagement Research Membership Potential Committees?

Education (Teaching & Mentoring) Workforce Development Membership & Engagement

Group Discussion What are the activities for this committee? New? Continued? Roles/Responsibilities? Are activities sustainable, easy to maintain, impactful, realistic/reasonable, and relevant to the work we do or should be doing? What are the benefits for students and junior faculty? What role can students contribute to this committee? Provide names and contact information for those who would be willing to facilitate and/or be involved in next steps for the committee.

REPORT BACK

Next Steps for the Coming Year Revive standing committees and executive committee Engage members in ATMCH activities Vote on 501c3 budget Revisit mission/vision statement Collaborate with other entities/projects that further innovative teaching Review competencies based on CEPH changes

What is ATMCH? And where are we going?

CONCLUSION Martha S. Wingate, DrPH Ellen M. Daley, PhD, MPH