HEALTH SCIENCES TASK FORCE
February 4, 2013
Meeting Minutes
Present: Phil Anloague, Jayne Brahler, Mary Buchwalder, Kevin Kelly, Carissa Krane, Kathleen Scheltens
Absent/Excused: Paul Vanderburgh
1. Review of detailed program information
a. Mary Buchwalder presented information about Public Health (PH) graduate programs
organized according to established HSTF decision criteria (Important societal
needs/demand, value to the graduate, potential to increase research productivity, fit with
existing programs, potential for uniqueness, fit with external partners, and financial viability
and/or effect on increasing graduate enrollment). The following observations were made
regarding PH programs:
i. Appears to be a good with existing UD programs and mission;
ii. Several academic units could contribute to a PH program
iii. A challenge would exist in determining who would drive the process for creating
a PH program because this field is interdisciplinary in nature
iv. How would such a program be distinct from those of existing programs (e.g.,
Wright State University)?
b. Kathy Scheltens presented information regarding graduate programs in translational
medicine.
i. The discussion focused on the differences between the collaborative translational
medicine programs funded by NIH Clinical and Translational Science Awards (CSTAs)
and programs that prepare personnel who support bench-to-bedside Phase I and II
clinical trials. The latter programs require extensive statistical research methodology
skills and knowledge of how to implement FDA-approved clinical trials. UD does not
appear to be a good candidate for pursuing CSTA research funding. We could,
however, develop a program to prepare personnel to support clinical research
programs.
c. Kevin Kelly presented information regarding the master’s program in speech pathology.
i. There is demand for speech pathologists and faster-than-average employment
growth is anticipated. The median pay is good for entry-level positions.
ii. There are competing speech pathology programs at Miami University, Ohio State,
and University of Cincinnati. Each of these programs have large faculties with both
tenure-track and clinical appointments. It appears that a sizable investment in new
faculty would be required without good potential for recruiting large cohorts (30 or
more) of master’s students.
2. Next Meetings
Date
March 4
March 4
April 8
May 13
Prosthetics,
Carissa Krane
Program Presentations
Health Services
Athletic Training,
Mgr, Jayne Brahler
Phil Anloague
Faculty Forum
Time & Location
2:00 – 3:00
SM 113B
3:00 – 4:30
Location TBD
2:00 – 3:30
SM 113B
2:00 – 3:00
SM 113B