ASPPH is the voice of accredited academic public health, representing schools and programs accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH). Our mission is to advance academic public health by mobilizing the collective power of our members to drive excellence and innovation in education, research, and practice. Our members are CEPH-accredited schools and programs of public health as well as schools and programs in applicant status for CEPH-accreditation.
As the leading voice of academic public health, we advance excellence and innovation in teaching, research, and practice. By fostering a culture of awareness and inclusion, we will strengthen collaboration with academic public health institutions around the world. We believe that a team that is comprised of diverse skill sets, and unique perspectives will drive new methods of analysis, inspire new approaches to inquiry, and advance creative solutions.
There is an enthralling, compelling story to be told, and each of our members have a role in telling it.
ASPPH convenes deans, administrators, faculty, staff, and students from schools and programs of public health. Data Source: ASPPH Annual Reporting, 2021
2021 was a remarkable year of continued accomplishments and growth for ASPPH. Our 2021 annual report highlights some of the year’s most important achievements.
The Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH) is the nationally recognized accrediting body for both schools of public health and public health programs. ASPPH collaborates closely with CEPH staff to promote high-quality accreditation standards. ASPPH achieves this objective by supporting both undergraduate and graduate criteria and procedures that not only fit school and program goals, but serve students' learning, practice, and research needs while fulfilling their and societal expectations for excellence in education.