RHODE ISLAND PUBLIC HEALTH ASSOCIATION

Mission

"Advocate for, promote, and improve public health on campus and in the surrounding community." 

To accomplish this mission, four guiding goals are followed

Guiding Goals

Goal I - Fulfill the mission statement through                        a project based design

      Goal II - Advocate for public health on                                       campus, in the surrounding community, and in the region via an advocacy committee or project

      Goal III - Address relevant public health                                     news at meetings                                                  i. Discuss how to incorporate implications          of news into projects

      Goal IV - Adapt and progress as a club to                                   remain efficient, effective, and                                     relative 

Project Based Structure

A Four Step Process

Decide:

 1. As a club, discuss relevant public health issues 

2. Choose which issue will be the basis of the project

Prepare: 

1. Form a committee to oversee each project 

                       2. Collaborate with other clubs or organizations, when applicable to project

       3. The e-board and committee lead drafting of the "Project Plan" 

a. Each Project Plan includes: Topic, Rationale, Project Committee, Goals,      Objectives, Timeframe, and Implementation 

       4. Seeks jurisdiction/clearance from admin., when applicable to project

                       5. Obtain and prepare any necessary materials or services 

                                Execute: 

1. Carries out the project 

        Terminate: 

1. The project committee and e-board write a 'Project Report' 

a. Each Project Report includes: Sequence of Events, Strengths,                                                  Weaknesses, What Could be Better, and Future. 

2. The entire process from 'Design' to 'Terminate' repeats with a new public                                                       health issue