Undergraduate Network
Bringing together undergraduate public health educators from around the world, the Undergraduate Network for Academic Public Health inspires innovation, and collaboration for the advancement of undergraduate education in public health.
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Areas of Focus
The Undergraduate Network for Academic Public Health focuses on five key domains. These domains are the driving force behind the causes the Network advocates for, and the initiatives the Network takes on. These domains provide the mechanism for Undergraduate Network members to collaborate, lead discussions around innovation and
enhanced education.
Leadership
Purpose: Convening undergraduate leadership to discuss the management and direction of undergraduate programs.
Composition: Limited to one primary contact per institution.
Selection: Members are appointed based on their position as the Associate or Assistant Dean of Undergraduate Education, or Undergraduate Program Director
Education
Purpose: Bringing together those who are interested in what students are learning and how they are learning it. Focus on how undergraduate public health education prepares students for careers in public health.
Composition: Limited to one primary contact per institution.
Selection: Members self-select
Pathway
Purpose: Convening those with an interest in the connection between K12, Community Colleges, Four-Year Institutions, and non-traditional entry points into public health.
Composition: Limited to one primary contact per institution.
Selection: Members self-select
Student Success
Purpose: Providing a space for those who are interested in the development of students outside of academics.
Composition: Limited to one primary contact per institution.
Selection: Members self-select.
Career Development
Purpose: Convening those who are interested in helping students achieve their career goals.
Composition: Limited to one primary contact per institution.
Selection: Members self-select.
Benefits of Membership
Innovate
Award
The Riegelman Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Public Health Education recognizes faculty who have made exemplary efforts to start or sustain an undergraduate program, collaborated with community partners and other disciplines, and garnered respect and enthusiasm from students. Named for Dr. Richard and Mrs. Linda Riegelman, the award was established to encourage and recognize excellence in teaching public health to undergraduate students.
LivePHEED
Inspired by TED Talks, the LivePHEED features speakers to share their big ideas, innovations, or solutions to issues in undergraduate education. Grants PHEED Grants support innovation for undergraduate education in public health.
Grants
PHEED Grants support innovation for undergraduate education in public health.
Educate
Award
The Riegelman Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Public Health Education recognizes faculty who have made exemplary efforts to start or sustain an undergraduate program, collaborated with community partners and other disciplines, and garnered respect and enthusiasm from students. Named for Dr. Richard and Mrs. Linda Riegelman, the award was established to encourage and recognize excellence in teaching public health to undergraduate students.
LivePHEED
Inspired by TED Talks, the LivePHEED features speakers to share their big ideas, innovations, or solutions to issues in undergraduate education. Grants PHEED Grants support innovation for undergraduate education in public health.
Grants
PHEED Grants support innovation for undergraduate education in public health.
Collaborate
Award
The Riegelman Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Public Health Education recognizes faculty who have made exemplary efforts to start or sustain an undergraduate program, collaborated with community partners and other disciplines, and garnered respect and enthusiasm from students. Named for Dr. Richard and Mrs. Linda Riegelman, the award was established to encourage and recognize excellence in teaching public health to undergraduate students.
LivePHEED
Inspired by TED Talks, the LivePHEED features speakers to share their big ideas, innovations, or solutions to issues in undergraduate education. Grants PHEED Grants support innovation for undergraduate education in public health.
Grants
PHEED Grants support innovation for undergraduate education in public health.
Network Eligibility
The Undergraduate Network for Academic Public Health promotes innovation, collaboration, and education for undergraduate public health. Membership is institutionally based and covers the leadership, faculty, and staff related to the undergraduate public health program. To be eligible for membership, institutions must:
Be accredited by a nationally recognized accrediting agency(as determined by the U.S. Department of Education, or its equivalent for international members).
ASPPH members with undergraduate public health programs are able to join the Network free of charge, as a benefit of ASPPH membership. However, ASPPH membership is not a requirement to participate in the Network.
Once you’ve determined your eligibility, contact us to get your membership started.