| Mission Statement: The Department of Health Sciences and Human Services enriches lives of citizens and students through provision of health and human services career programs and by partnering with providers and institutions to improve the health and well being of rural Nevadans. |
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| 1. Goal: Design new programs, modify existing programs, and eliminate unneeded programs to maximize quality, respond to service area needs,and ensure effective use of resources. (Theme 1) Last changed on 12/14/2012 by Cathy Fulkerson
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1.1 Objective: Implement all accrediting body recommendations. Last changed on 12/16/2011 by Kris Miller
Status: Due 08 of 2014 |
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1.1.1 Task: Begin Process within two months of receipt of reports. Last changed on 09/13/2012 by Kris Miller
Status: Completed |
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1.1.2 Task: Obtain Advisory Committee input within six months of receipt of report. Last changed on 09/13/2012 by Kris Miller
Status: Due 12 of 2012 |
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1.1.3 Task: Involve all program faculty under the leadership of a faculty member. Last changed on 09/13/2012 by Kris Miller
Status: Completed |
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1.1.4 Task: Eliminated Last changed on 12/16/2011 by Kris Miller
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1.2 Objective: Obtain expert curriculum consultation for major program development or modification to assure alignment with national and professional standards/best practices. Last changed on 12/16/2011 by Kris Miller
Status: Due 09 of 2012 |
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1.2.1 Task: Eliminated Last changed on 12/16/2011 by Kris Miller
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1.2.2 Task: Send at least two faculty members to curriculum development workshops. Last changed on 12/16/2011 by Kris Miller
Status: Due 12 of 2012 |
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1.2.3 Task: Eliminated Last changed on 12/16/2011 by Kris Miller
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1.2.4 Task: Eliminated Last changed on 12/16/2011 by Kris Miller
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1.2.5 Task: Identify curriculum experts in each department program area. Last changed on 09/13/2012 by Kris Miller
Status: Completed |
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1.3 Objective: Justify new program and program modification proposals with documentation of need based on systematic assessment and/or outcomes data review. Last changed on 01/26/2012 by Kris Miller
Status: Due 12 of 2013 |
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1.3.1 Task: Conduct health programs needs/interest assessment in Nye county. Last changed on 09/13/2012 by Kris Miller
Status: Completed |
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1.3.2 Task: Conduct EMS programs needs assessment with the mining industry. Last changed on 12/16/2011 by Kris Miller
Status: Due 09 of 2012 |
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1.3.3 Task: Conduct health sciences continuing education needs assessment in coperation with GBC Extended Services. Last changed on 12/16/2011 by Kris Miller
Status: Due 09 of 2013 |
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1.3.4 Task: Eliminated Last changed on 12/16/2011 by Kris Miller
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1.3.5 Task: Eliminated Last changed on 12/16/2011 by Kris Miller
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| 2. Goal: Maximize efficiency and effectiveness of program infrastructure to support program outcomes. (Theme 1) Last changed on 12/14/2012 by Cathy Fulkerson
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2.1 Objective: Increase the adequacy of the HSCI building capacity to meet current and future program diversity and technology-based education needs. Last changed on 01/26/2012 by Kris Miller
Status: Due 09 of 2013 |
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2.1.1 Task: Create office space for Practice Lab Manager and EMS Program Coordinator. Last changed on 09/13/2012 by Kris Miller
Status: Completed |
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2.1.2 Task: Increase space for high fidelity simulation equipment and instruction. Added on 01/17/2012 by Kris Miller
Status: Ongoing |
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2.2 Objective: Improve program management, coordination, and support services for all programs. Added on 12/16/2011 by Kris Miller
Status: Due 09 of 2012 |
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2.2.1 Task: Increase support services to all programs though addition of a .5 FTE staff position. Added on 01/17/2012 by Kris Miller
Status: Due 06 of 2013 |
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2.2.2 Task: Obtain consultation on setting up database management of program assessment data. Added on 01/17/2012 by Kris Miller
Status: Due 06 of 2012 |
| 3. Goal: Increase the scope and sophistication of technology used in program delivery and outcomes assessment. (Theme 1) Last changed on 12/14/2012 by Cathy Fulkerson
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3.1 Objective: Incorporate high fidelity simulation into all clinical programs and courses. Added on 12/16/2011 by Kris Miller
Status: Ongoing |
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3.1.1 Task: Purchase 3 high fidelity simulatiors and technology-based teaching materials to supplement and enhance limited clinical experiences. Added on 01/17/2012 by Kris Miller
Status: Due 09 of 2013 |
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3.1.2 Task: Purchase 3 year maintenance agreements for all high fidelity simulation equipment. Added on 01/17/2012 by Kris Miller
Status: Ongoing |
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3.2 Objective: Prepare at least 50% of faculty in each health science program to use high fidelity simulation effective to achieve and measure student outcomes. Added on 12/16/2011 by Kris Miller
Status: Ongoing |
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3.2.1 Task: Purchase manufacturer training packages for four faculty and/or program coordinators. Last changed on 09/13/2012 by Kris Miller
Status: Completed |
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3.2.2 Task: Support attendace for one faculty member at one national simulation conference per year, and two faculty members at one regional conference per year. Added on 01/17/2012 by Kris Miller
Status: Ongoing |
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3.2.3 Task: Neogiate with CSN and/or TMCC to provide two days of training in their simulation labe for three faculty members. Added on 01/17/2012 by Kris Miller
Status: Due 09 of 2013 |
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3.3 Objective: Implement systematic and continuous program and student outcomes assessment using integrated information and electronic database technology. Added on 12/16/2011 by Kris Miller
Status: Ongoing |
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3.3.1 Task: Migrate 90% of all departmental records to digital storage and electronic documentation. Added on 01/17/2012 by Kris Miller
Status: Ongoing |
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3.3.2 Task: Integrate collection of program and student learning outcomes assessment data across all programs. Last changed on 01/26/2012 by Kris Miller
Status: Ongoing |
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3.3.3 Task: Develop and implement an assessment plan that incorporates accrediting agency, GBC, and licesing/certification requirements for all programs. Added on 01/17/2012 by Kris Miller
Status: Ongoing |
| 4. Goal: Increase level of faculty clinical, educational, and leadership expertise. (Theme 1) Last changed on 12/14/2012 by Cathy Fulkerson
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4.1 Objective: Develop a proposal to fund an endowed chair in health sciences. Added on 12/16/2011 by Kris Miller
Status: Due 09 of 2015 |
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4.1.1 Task: Evaluate relative benefits of tenure track, zero track, and limited term contracts to attract appropriate applicants. Added on 01/17/2012 by Kris Miller
Status: Ongoing |
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4.1.2 Task: Compare models for endowed chairs used by various colleges and universities. Added on 01/17/2012 by Kris Miller
Status: Ongoing |
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4.1.3 Task: Identify specific dicipline, clinical, and practice focus areas for targeting. Added on 01/17/2012 by Kris Miller
Status: Ongoing |
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4.1.4 Task: Identify programs and development needs for emphasis. Added on 01/17/2012 by Kris Miller
Status: Ongoing |
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4.2 Objective: Implement meaningful five-year individual faculty professional development plans. Added on 12/16/2011 by Kris Miller
Status: Ongoing |
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4.2.1 Task: Each faculty member establishes initial long term plan in collaboration with the Dean. Added on 01/17/2012 by Kris Miller
Status: Ongoing |
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4.2.2 Task: Faculty member develops a structured annual plan to achieve career goals. Added on 01/17/2012 by Kris Miller
Status: Ongoing |
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4.2.3 Task: Annual and long term plan assessed each year by the Dean and faculty member. Added on 01/17/2012 by Kris Miller
Status: Ongoing |
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4.3 Objective: Prioritize department financial support for faculty development based on clinical and educational skill improvement needs. Added on 12/16/2011 by Kris Miller
Status: Ongoing |
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4.3.1 Task: Identify departmental priorities prior to beginning of fall semester each year. Added on 01/17/2012 by Kris Miller
Status: Ongoing |
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4.3.2 Task: Faculty justify travel and development support requests based on their career goals, departmental priorities, and program strategic plan. Added on 01/17/2012 by Kris Miller
Status: Ongoing |
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4.3.3 Task: Seek extramural funding to support 30% of foaculty development costs. Added on 01/17/2012 by Kris Miller
Status: Ongoing |
| 5. Goal: Strengthen relationships with key health care and human services institutions/providers. (Theme 2) Last changed on 12/14/2012 by Cathy Fulkerson
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5.1 Objective: Increase interaction with and input from departmental Advisory Committee. Added on 12/16/2011 by Kris Miller
Status: Ongoing |
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5.1.1 Task: Expand Advisory Committee membership to better reflect stakeholders throughout the GBC Service area. Added on 01/17/2012 by Kris Miller
Status: Ongoing |
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5.1.2 Task: Communicate with Advisory Committee members twice per year through means other than biannual meetings. Added on 01/17/2012 by Kris Miller
Status: Ongoing |
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5.2 Objective: Increase health sciences and human services programs visibility. Added on 12/16/2011 by Kris Miller
Status: Ongoing |
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5.2.1 Task: Each faculty member maintains a current CV on the Department website. Added on 01/17/2012 by Kris Miller
Status: Ongoing |
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5.2.2 Task: Increase use of departmental and program websites to communicate program, faculty, and student accomplishments. Added on 01/17/2012 by Kris Miller
Status: Ongoing |
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5.2.3 Task: Increase departmental communication with regional media to emphasize program, faculty, and student accomplishments. Added on 01/17/2012 by Kris Miller
Status: Ongoing |
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5.3 Objective: Develop partnership with NNRH for quality improvement. Added on 12/16/2011 by Kris Miller
Status: Ongoing |
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5.3.1 Task: Meet with NNRH administrators a minimum of four times per year. Added on 01/25/2012 by Kris Miller
Status: Ongoing |
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5.3.2 Task: Develop a nurse apprentice program proposal in collaboration with the NNRH CNO. Added on 01/25/2012 by Kris Miller
Status: Due 01 of 2013 |
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5.3.3 Task: Develop a joint GBC/NNRH position to oversee new graduate orientation and transition into practice. Added on 01/25/2012 by Kris Miller
Status: Due 09 of 2013 |
| 6. Goal: Increase program alumni involvement in program support, marketing, and assessment. (Theme 2) Last changed on 12/14/2012 by Cathy Fulkerson
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6.1 Objective: Establish a departmental alumni association. Added on 12/16/2011 by Kris Miller
Status: Due 09 of 2020 |
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6.1.1 Task: Investigate successful alumni associations in other states. Added on 01/25/2012 by Kris Miller
Status: Due 09 of 2012 |
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6.1.2 Task: Create an alumni contact information database that can be used to generate mailing labels. Added on 01/25/2012 by Kris Miller
Status: Due 01 of 2013 |
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6.1.3 Task: Distribute an alumni newsletter twice per year. Added on 01/25/2012 by Kris Miller
Status: Due 09 of 2014 |
| 7. Goal: Increase collaboration with UNR, TMCC, WNC, and CSN. (Theme 2) Last changed on 12/14/2012 by Cathy Fulkerson
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7.1 Objective: Formally identify shared interest, goals, and opportunities. Added on 12/16/2011 by Kris Miller
Status: Due 06 of 2013 |
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7.1.1 Task: Identify shared interests, goals and opportunities through networking. Added on 01/25/2012 by Kris Miller
Status: Due 06 of 2013 |
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7.1.2 Task: Seek opportunities for cost and resource sharing for faculty development and consultation. Added on 01/25/2012 by Kris Miller
Status: Ongoing |
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7.1.3 Task: Participate in HSS Council projects and meetings. Added on 01/25/2012 by Kris Miller
Status: Ongoing |
| 8. Goal: Increase faculty consultation and services to the GBC service area and health care facilities as experts in their specialty. (Theme 3) Last changed on 12/14/2012 by Cathy Fulkerson
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8.1 Objective: Evaluate potential for joint appointments with NNRH. Added on 12/16/2011 by Kris Miller
Status: Ongoing |
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8.1.1 Task: Determine specific needs of NRRH and GBC for clinical expertise and assess the capacity of each to help meet the needs of the other. Added on 01/25/2012 by Kris Miller
Status: Ongoing |
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8.1.2 Task: Document benefits derived from faculty contributions and make them public. Added on 01/25/2012 by Kris Miller
Status: Ongoing |
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8.2 Objective: Sponsor three professional continuing education offerings per year. Last changed on 02/27/2012 by Kris Miller
Status: Due 09 of 2014 |
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8.2.1 Task: Assess learner needs through a survey of interests and needs. Added on 01/25/2012 by Kris Miller
Status: Due 01 of 2013 |
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8.2.2 Task: Provide a faculty development workshop on developing professional continuing education programs that meet state and national guidelines. Last changed on 01/26/2012 by Kris Miller
Status: Due 09 of 2013 |
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8.3 Objective: At least three faculty secure a position on boards of health or human services programs. Last changed on 09/13/2012 by Kris Miller
Status: Completed |
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8.3.1 Task: Match faculty expertise and interest with relevant community agencies and organizations. Added on 01/26/2012 by Kris Miller
Status: Ongoing |
| 9. Goal: Lead or collaborate in developing direct service provision projects in cooperation with local, regional, and state agencies and health care providers. (Theme 3) Last changed on 12/14/2012 by Cathy Fulkerson
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9.1 Objective: Faculty and students in each program participate in ongoing direct service projects. Added on 12/16/2011 by Kris Miller
Status: Ongoing |
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9.1.1 Task: Faculty work to guide relevant required course assignments into student projects that serve vulnerable populations. Added on 01/26/2012 by Kris Miller
Status: Ongoing |
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9.2 Objective: Identify potential collaborators for direct service at the community, regional, and state level. Added on 12/16/2011 by Kris Miller
Status: Ongoing |
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9.2.1 Task: Monitor operationalization of the UNR MPH program in northeast Nevada and establish regular communication with program faculty. Added on 01/26/2012 by Kris Miller
Status: Ongoing |
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9.2.2 Task: Identify direct service projects that could be developed in cooperation with NNRH. Added on 01/26/2012 by Kris Miller
Status: Ongoing |
| 10. Goal: When adequate funding and infrastructure resources are available, expand programs that address the needs of underserved populations. (Theme 3) Last changed on 12/14/2012 by Cathy Fulkerson
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10.1 Objective: Initiate new programs and expand existing programs using extramural start-up funds. Added on 12/16/2011 by Kris Miller
Status: Ongoing |
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10.1.1 Task: Assess need and interest in developing a Medication Aid-C program for the GBC service area. Added on 01/26/2012 by Kris Miller
Status: Due 01 of 2013 |
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10.1.2 Task: Analyze the human and fiscal resources required for start-up of the tabled paramedic program. Added on 01/26/2012 by Kris Miller
Status: Due 09 of 2012 |
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10.1.3 Task: Secure leadership and faculty for the EMS program to double current capacity. Added on 01/26/2012 by Kris Miller
Status: Due 09 of 2012 |
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10.1.4 Task: Evaluate potential to convert ADN program to a generic BSN program. Added on 01/26/2012 by Kris Miller
Status: Ongoing |
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10.2 Objective: Eliminated Last changed on 12/16/2011 by Kris Miller
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| 11. Goal: Increase cultural competency of faculty and students in all health sciences and human services programs.. (Theme 1) Last changed on 01/26/2012 by Kris Miller
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11.1 Objective: Eliminated Last changed on 01/26/2012 by Kris Miller
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11.2 Objective: Increase depth and breadth of diversity and cultural competency concepts in all program curricula. Added on 12/16/2011 by Kris Miller
Status: Ongoing |
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11.2.1 Task: Complete an analysis of all department courses to determine how culture and diversity are included. Added on 01/26/2012 by Kris Miller
Status: Due 09 of 2013 |
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11.2.2 Task: Make cultural competency a focus in all course and curriculum changes. Added on 01/26/2012 by Kris Miller
Status: Ongoing |
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11.2.3 Task: Investigate opportunities to provide a workshop on developing cultural competency within programs and colleges. Added on 01/26/2012 by Kris Miller
Status: Due 09 of 2014 |
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11.2.4 Task: Increase the sophistication and depth of rural health concepts in each program's curriculum. Added on 01/26/2012 by Kris Miller
Status: Ongoing |
