1. Tracking Doctoral students in Public Health
Dr. Russell L Bennett
and
Dr. Delicia McGee
School of Public Health (Initiative)
October 11, 2016

2. 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

3. 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

4. Tracking Database Example 1

5. 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

6. Tracking Database Example 2

7. How do we use the information?
Non compliance students are placed on probation
Students are notified of current status via s and letters
Academic/Dissertation enhancement plans
Dismissal from program
Annual reporting
Internal
External