Partnering with Your Administration Dr. Bruce Graham, Dean of the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Dentistry Ben Youel, ASDA Vice President

Objectives Define the benefits of administration partnerships Identify the key to these partnerships Illustrate how to get there

Who are we?

University of Illinois at Chicago ASDA Chapter Awards 2009 – Outstanding Involvement with Organized Dentistry 2010 – Outstanding Involvement with Predental Membership 2012 – Outstanding Involvement with Organized Dentistry & First Place for Recruitment of Predental ASDA Membership Leadership with district & national involvement Attendance at every national ASDA meeting Strong local events

How do we do that? Well-organized Strong board Support from local & state dental societies Our administration helps us!

Objectives Define the benefits of administration partnerships Identify the key to these partnerships Illustrate how to get there

Benefits of Administration Partnerships

A more active chapter

Objectives Define the benefits of administration partnerships Identify the key to these partnerships Illustrate how to get there

The Key to Administration Partnerships

Culture

Objectives Define the benefits of administration partnerships Identify the key to these partnerships Illustrate how to get there

How to Get There 1. Tips for Students 2. Tips for Administrators

How to Get There 1. Tips for Students a)Register ASDA with University b)Have bylaws, meeting minutes, newsletter & website c)Utilize state & local dental societies d)Perform in class/clinic e)Begin as a predental f)Contribute to college’s mission

How to Get There 1. Tips for Administrators a)Have a system in place i.Student absences ii.Room reservations iii.L&Ls b)Get students to ASDA national meetings c)Celebrate student achievements d)Make sure everybody’s on the same page

Objectives Define the benefits of administration partnerships Identify the key to these partnerships Illustrate how to get there

Questions?