1. Building Cooperative Relationships With Dental School Administrators Naomi Sever San Antonio District 9 Trustee

2. INTRODUCTION The Importance of Having a Good Relationship With the Administration TEAM: Together Everyone Achieves More

3. TOPICS OF DISCUSSION Communication Cooperation ASDA mentor/liaison Community/Philanthropy Activities Social Activities Teamwork

4. COMMUNICATION

5. COOPERATION Administration Events Travel Communication! Other Organizations Examples

6. ASDA MENTOR/LIAISON Who to Choose Strong student advocate How to Choose Clear & open communication Positive Faculty Member Organized Dentistry

7. COMMUNITY/PHILANTHROPY Community Service Partner with administrators Get other organizations involved--TEAM Excellent public relations for your dental school Examples

8. SOCIAL ACTIVITIES Student Body Include all dental related schools Some for ASDA members only Faculty Alumni Developing Short and Long-Term Relationships

9. TAKE HOME…… Develop a Plan Now Use your Resources National Leaders Other ASDA Chapters Your Local Chapter **COMMUNICATION

10. TOGETHER

11. TEAM WORK “Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.” ~Helen Keller