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

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

3. Who are we?

5. 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

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

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

8. Benefits of Administration Partnerships

10. A more active chapter

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

12. The Key to Administration Partnerships

16. Culture

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

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

19. 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

20. 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

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

22. Questions?