Update on the Jiann-Ping Hsu
College of Public Health at
Georgia Southern University
Karl E. Peace, Ph.D.
Georgia Cancer Coalition Distinguished Cancer Scholar,
Senior Research Scientist & Professor of Biostatistics,
Founding Director, Center for Biostatistics
Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health
Georgia Southern University, Post Office Box 8015
Statesboro, GA 30460
912-486-7905 phone, 912-681-5811 fax
Kepeace@georgiasouthern.edu, peacekarl@cs.com
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Georgia Southern University
University System of Georgia
The University System of
Georgia offers students
higher education options at
35 colleges and universities
throughout the state,
providing a wide range of
academic programming,
including certificates,
associate, baccalaureate,
master's, doctoral and
professional degrees.
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Chancellor, Erroll B. Davis, Jr
The University Profile
Georgia Southern
University is the largest
and most comprehensive
center of higher
education in the
southern half of Georgia.
A recently designated
Doctoral Research
University by the
Carnegie Foundation.
The Southern Spirit
Founded in 1906 as a district
agricultural school, Georgia
Southern’s century of history
has built a tradition of spirit,
pride and achievement.
Our Strategic Plan
Georgia Southern approaches its 2006 centennial under the
leadership of President Bruce Grube, who developed a strategy
and master plan to the lead the University to national
recognition.
The Strategic plan builds on six platforms:
• Academic distinction
• Student Centeredness
• Technological advancement
• Trans-cultural opportunities
• Public-private partnerships
• Physical environment
Georgia Southern’s People
Fall 2001
Fall 2002
Fall 2003
Fall 2004
Fall 2005
Headcount
14,371
15,075
15,704
16,100
16,646
Regents FTE
13,056
13,738
14,289
14,715
15,183
Employee Breakdown:
Executive/Administrative
Faculty
Other Professionals
Technical/Paraprofessionals
Clerical/Secretarial
Skilled Crafts
Service/Maintenance
Total
98
660
360
35
278
66
261
1,758
Educational Programs
The University offers
120 degree programs at
the baccalaureate,
master’s and doctoral
level through nine
colleges.
Business Administration
Education
Health and Human Sciences
Public Health (JPHCOPH)
Science and Technology
Liberal Arts and Social
Sciences
 Information Technology
 Graduate Studies
 Continuing Education and
Public Service
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Historical Background: Biostatistics and
Public Health at GSU
1. May 1998 – In preparing to give the Commencement
Address at Georgia Southern University I
discovered there was no Biostatistics in the
state of Georgia south of Augusta and Atlanta.
2. Aug. 1998 - MPH in Community Health Education was
developed by Dr. Charlie Hardy and approved.
3. Sept. 1998 – I requested the President of GSU to allow me
to develop a MS in Biostatistics at GSU.
Historical Background: Biostatistics and
Public Health at GSU
4. 1998-2000 – Work on developing the MPH in Biostatistics (chose
MPH rather than MS since MPH could be approved
internally at GSU whereas the MS would require a
BOR decision)
-- Worked with Dr. Charlie Hardy: I provided the B
portion and he provided the PH portion and led
the internal efforts to get the degree approved.
5. July 2000 -- MPH in Biostatistics approved: 45 hours required,
30 in B and 15 in PH. This made the MPH in B
the equivalent in B content to a MS in B.
Historical Background: Biostatistics and
Public Health at GSU
6. Aug. 2000
- I returned to GSU on a part time basis to:
-> Recruit MPH B students
-> Develop a Center for Biostatistics
-> Mentor Students and Faculty in B
-> Seek Grants and other Financial Support
-> Lay groundwork for developing a School or
College of Public Health
7. 2000-2002 - Some accomplishments
-> Received $150K grant from the GRA (1st for
GSU) to develop a Center for Biostatistics.
-> Received $750K grant from the GCC (1st for
GSU) which included the GCCDCS designation
-> Entered first class of MPH B students
Historical Background: Biostatistics and
Public Health at GSU
8. 2002-2004 - Some accomplishments
-> Taught courses in Biostatistics
-> Recruited Students in Biostatistics
-> Recruited Two Biostatistics Faculty
-> Worked with GCC and its RPEs (SEGACA in
Savannah and SWGCC in Albany)
-> Funded Biostatistics Scholarship Endowments
and endowed the JPHSPH
9. 2004-2005 - Some accomplishments
-> BOR of Univ. System of GA approved JPHSPH
CB 1/14/2004 as a School and Center in CHHS
-> Hired Community Health Faculty member
-> Worked with GCC and its RPEs
-> JPHSPH became JPHCOPH 1/1/2006
Distinguished Cancer Scholar
Dr. Karl E. Peace is currently
a Georgia Cancer Coalition
Distinguished Cancer Scholar
and Professor of Biostatistics.
He is also the Founding
Director of the Karl E. Peace
Center for Biostatistics.
Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health
徐建萍公共卫生学院
Public Health Education in Georgia
 Two Colleges of Public Health
 Georgia Southern University
 University of Georgia
 Four Programs of Public Health
 Armstrong Atlantic State University
 Fort Valley State University
 Georgia State University
 Medical College of Georgia
This is in addition to the Private Institutions – Emory, Mercer,
and Morehouse School of Medicine. Don’t forget the CDC!
Jiann-Ping Hsu
College of Public Health
The Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health is
named in honor of Dr. Jiann-Ping Hsu, a scholarscientist whose distinguished service in her life’s
work and devotion to quality and caring in all her
endeavors represent the touchstones of learning and
leadership in the health professions.
The Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health is
endowed by Dr. Karl E. Peace as a tribute to his wife
and an enduring celebration of her life characterized
by “a zeal for excellence, consideration of others,
intelligence and scholarship, honesty, kindness and
humility.”
Jiann-Ping Hsu
College of Public Health
 Vision
 …seeks to be nationally recognized for its leadership in
addressing the multi-dimensional health problems
facing many rural and underserved populations in
Georgia and throughout the region.
 Mission
 …is to provide public health education, research, and
community service that will positively impact the quality
of life and health disparities of rural and underserved
populations.
Jiann-Ping Hsu
College of Public Health
Guiding Principles and Values
 Passion
 Discovery
 Excellence
 Respect
 Integrity
 Accountability
 Collaboration
 Community
Commitment
JPHCOPH Culture
Teamwork
Trust
We must be genuinely open with one another about our strengths and
weaknesses – vulnerable.
Conflict
We must be brave enough to engage in unfiltered and passionate debates.
Commitment
We must buy in and commit to our goals, objectives and decisions.
Accountability
We must be willing to hold each other accountable – call each other out
when actions and behaviors are counterproductive to the good of our
college.
Results
We must produce – this requires us to place the collective goals of the
college above our individual or program needs.
Patrick Lencioni, 2002 The Five Dysfunctions of a Team.
JPHCOPH Centers
Karl E. Peace Center for Biostatistics
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Functions as a focal point for biostatistical consulting,
education, and grantsmanship for the College and University.
Center for Rural Health & Research
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Functions as a focal point for the improvement of health status
and quality of life of individuals in rural Georgia by creating
successful partnerships with community organizations, faculty
and students.
Center for Survey Research & Health Information
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Functions as a focal point for conducting survey research and
providing health information data to organizations across the
region and nation.
2005-06 Highlights
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Successfully recruited 6 new faculty
Expanded the M.P.H. to five core areas and developed the Dr.P.H. in three areas.
Sponsored Program Volume = $223,000.00
Joint sponsor of the annual BASS Conference
18 articles published in referred journals, 3 book chapters, and 18 Research abstracts
published.
19 presentations at professional meetings
Hosted Dr. Enver Roshi, Head of the Public Health Department at University of Tirana,
Albania
Faculty appointed to numerous positions within professional organizations
A great start!
2006-07 Highlights
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Successfully recruited 7 new faculty
Expanded the M.P.H. to five core areas and the Dr.P.H. in three areas approved by the USG
BOR for fall 2007 implementation
Fall 2006 enrollment was 42, with 28 students enrolled in the M.P.H. and 14 in the M.H.S.A.
Spring 2007 saw enrollment increase to 47, with the M.P.H. enrollment at 35 and the
M.H.S.A. enrollment at 12.
Graduation data demonstrated that we had 9 graduates in Summer 2006 (6 M.P.H. and 3
M.H.S.A.), 5 Fall 2006 (3 M.P.H. and 2 M.H.S.A.) and 13 Spring 2007 (9 M.P.H. and 4
M.H.S.A.).
External grant and contract awards totaled $270,000, with submissions totaling
$3,443,525.00.
Hosted Dr. Saulet Nurtayeva, from West Kazakhstan State Medical Academy, Aktobe City,
Republic of Kazakhstan Saulet’s current work is in the Department of Oncology and
Radiology, where she teaches Oncology and Radiology.
Joint sponsor of the annual BASS Conference
Continuing the Development!
Curriculum/Degree Programs
 Master of Public Health
 Biostatistics 2000
 Community Health 1998
 Epidemiology
 Environmental Health
 Health Policy
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 Doctor of Public Health
 Biostatistics
 Community Health Education
& Behavior
 Public Health Leadership
Fall 2006
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Fall 2007
Curriculum Overview
Master of Public Health M.P.H.
 Public Health Core – 16 hours
 Discipline Program Concentration – 24 hours (18 required and 6
Guided Electives)
 Practicum and Culminating Experience – 5 hours
 Total Degree Hours = 45 semester hours
Doctor of Public Health Dr.P.H.
 Public Health Science Core – 15 hours
 Community-Based Practice Core – 9 hours
 Advanced Courses in Area of Concentration – 24 hours
 Doctoral Public Health Field Practicum – 6 hours
 Dissertation – 9 hours
 Total Degree Hours = 63 semester hours
Building our Faculty
Teaching
Research
Service
Current Faculty
 Charles Hardy, PhD
 Laura Gunn, PhD
Founding Dean
 Behavioral/Social Sciences
 Robert Vogel, PhD
 Director, Center for
Biostatistics
 Biostatistics
 Karl Peace, PhD
 Distinguished Cancer
Scholar
 Biostatistics
Director, Biostatistics Program
 Biostatistics
 Anthony Parrillo, PhD
 Director, Community Health
Program
 Behavioral/Social Sciences
 Stuart H. Tedders, PhD
 Director, Center for Rural
Health & Research
 Epidemiology
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Current Faculty
Joined Our Faculty in Fall 2006
 Gerald Ledlow, PhD
 Allison Scott, PhD
Johns Hopkins School of
Public Health
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 Community Health
 Swati Raychowdhury, PhD, MPH
 Ahmed Adu-Oppong, PhD
 Indiana University
 University of Texas School of
 Community Health Education
Public Health
 Cassandra Arroyo, PhD
 Health Policy
 Harvard University School of
 Kari Fitzmorris, ScD
Public Health
 Tulane School of Public Health
 Epidemiology
and Tropical Medicine
 Environmental Health
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University of Oklahoma
Health Services Administration
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Current Faculty
Joined Our Faculty in Fall 2007
 James Stephens, PhD
 Simone Charles, PhD
 Michigan State University
Central Michigan University
 Environmental Health
 Health Services Administration
 Mondi Mason, PhD, MPH
 Renee Hotchkiss, PhD
 University of Colorado at
 University of Central Florida
Denver
 Health Services Administration
 Community Health
 Hani Samawi, PhD
 Lynn Woodhouse, EdD, MPH
 University of Iowa
 University of Cincinnati
 Biostatistics
 Community Health
 Lili Yu, PhD
 The Ohio State University
 Biostatistics
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Faculty Hire Projections
35
30
25
20
Profile
Searches
Total
15
10
5
0
(Faculty N =
2005/06
2006/07
6
12
2007/08
21
2008/09
2009/2010
25
28
2010/2011
31)
Student Enrollment Data
Fall 06
Spring 07
Summer 07
Total
43
47
30
MPH
28
28
24
MHSA
15
19
6
Student Graduation Data
Summer 06
Fall 06
Spring 07
Total
9
5
13
MPH
5
3
9
MHSA
4
2
4
MPH in Biostatistics Graduates
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Ph.D. in Biostatistics Program
Ph.D. in Cancer Research
Dr.PH
Red Cross
School of Nursing
CROs
Dana Farber Cancer Institute
RTI
Community Health Departments
Building our Student Body
10.64%
4.26%
40%
57.45%
27.66%
GSU
International
In-State
60%
Male
Out-State
Female
6%
26%
43%
57%
40%
28%
AA
Full Time
Part Time
API
CAU
MTR
Building our Home – Cone Hall
Projected Occupancy December 2007
Building our Accreditation
 School/College of Public Health
 Organizational Structure
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Status and Independence
 January 2004 JPHSOPH (School Established)
 January 2006 JPHCOPH (College Status)
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Resource Capacity
 Curriculum
 M.P.H. and Dr.PH./Ph.D.
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Personnel
 Faculty
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Plan
 2008 Application
 2010 Site Visit and Accreditation
Constant consultation with CEPH Office in developing our college
and curriculums.
Building our Impact:
Economic Impact of JPHCOPH
The Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health is expected to increase
employment and output in both the regional economy and the State of
Georgia. The following highlights these economic impacts.
 The total increase in employment for 2005 was estimated to be 26 jobs.
By 2020, employment is expected to reach a sustained increase of 146
jobs. Therefore, the College of Public Health will support a permanent
increase of at least 146 jobs over the next fifteen years.
 Gross Regional Product is expected to increase by almost $7.3 million
in 2020. The largest portion of the increase in GRP is within the Service
sector, which includes Education.
 Other noteworthy impacts include total personal income increasing by
about $12.4 million, total disposable income increasing by about $10.7
million, total population increasing by about 168, and labor force
increasing by about 109 jobs.
Bureau of Business Research and Economic Development, Georgia Southern
University, 2006.
Building our Impact:
Economic Impact of JPHCOPH
In addition to these direct quantitative values, JPHCOPH will have
other positive affects on the region, as shown below. Moreover, the
following were not included in the quantified economic impact
estimates.
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The College will supply a highly skilled labor force within the State and regional
economies. The higher productivity of this labor force will directly benefit such
businesses as health departments, hospitals, and pharmaceutical companies.
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The Public Health program will contribute to the State and region-wide economic
development effort to attract high technology companies within the growing
medical cluster because of its presence, innovation, and supply of
knowledgeable labor.
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The strong research orientation of the program will enhance Georgia Southern
University’s on-going effort to gain recognition for its academic program through
an enhanced reputation as a research center.
Bureau of Business Research and Economic Development, Georgia Southern
University, 2006.
JPHCOPH 2007/08 Agenda
 Recruit Faculty – Searches, Joint Appointments, and Adjuncts
 Recruit Students – MPH and Dr.PH (200 at Steady State)
 Develop CEPH Self-Study Project and achieve Candidate
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Status from CEPH
Increase Sponsored Program and Development Funding
Initiate Transdisciplinary Research Teams
Expand our Partnerships/Collaborations
Market JPHCOPH
Implement Organizational Structure and By-Laws
- Office of Academic Affairs
- Office of Research
- Office of Public Health Practice, Outreach and Practice
- Office of Administration, Faculty Affairs, and Accreditation
JPHCOPH 2007/08 Agenda
 Develop Two New Centers
- The Mooney Center for Addiction and Recovery
- The Center for Community Health Research,
Education, & Planning
 Incubate ICSA Central Office in JPHCOPH
JPHCOPH Centers in Development
The Mooney Center for Addiction and
Recovery
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Quality, long-term recovery for student population
Education about the disease of addiction and effective
strategies for prevention and treatment of its consequences
Service within the University and community
Creation of an effective replication model
Research that impacts the way addiction is viewed
(individual, familial, social) which may impact treatment
success
JPHCOPH Centers in Development
Center for Community Health Research,
Education, & Planning
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Facilitate health promotion via community participatory research
and education
Develop health information system model for communities within
Health District 8.2 that includes data acquisition, management, and
analysis to ensure that appropriate needs assessment, program
and policy evaluations are undertaken and utilized
Engage in community based participatory public health research to
improve the health status of communities
Develop educational programs to address health needs and
evaluate community-based health promotion programs resulting
from integrated planning processes
Facilitate development and advocacy of public health policy aimed
at improving the health status of communities
Serve as a practicum site for MPH and DRPH students within the
JPHCOPH
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Life's most persistent and
urgent question is, 'What are
you doing for others?'
Martin Luther King, Jr.