1. Opportunities to Engage in the National Associations Representing Dental Education, Research, and Practice

2. Engaging ADEA Understanding ADEA The Dean’s participation in ADEA
The Dean’s role in facilitating participation of faculty, staff and students

3. Understanding ADEA 7 Councils The ADEA Board of Directors
House of Delegates

4. The Dean’s Participation in ADEA
Administrative Board of the Council of Deans
Delegate of the ADEA House of Delegates
Advisory Committee service – CEPRAC, MAAC, WAC, LAC
ADEA representation on ADA Commissions and Councils

5. ADEA as a Resource to Deans
Legislative advocacy for issues affecting dental education at the national level
ADEA CCI – 22 commissioned papers, Competencies for the New Dentist
Regional workshops on New Standards
Support when local issues arise
Dean’s briefing book and benchmarks
Leadership development at meetings
Professional network development and resources – deans listserv

6. Participation of Faculty,
The Dean’s Role in Facilitating
Participation of Faculty,
Students, and Staff

7. Facilitating Faculty Participation ADEA
Encourage annual session attendance
ADEA CCI Liaison service
Professional and leadership development programs

8. Facilitating Student Participation ADEA
Encourage membership and annual session attendance
Service on Council of Students, Residents and Fellows
Encourage submission of abstracts at Annual Session

9. QUESTIONS