Public Health Student Organizations
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Dean’s Student Advisory Committee (DSAC) (Undergraduate & Graduate Students)
The Dean’s Student Advisory Committee (DSAC) provides a forum for students to have input into the management and leadership postures of the JPHCOPH. Members are selected by the Dean based on recommendations of faculty, staff, and students.
Delta Omega (Alumni)
In October 2011, JPHCOPH received an official charter to establish the Gamma Theta Chapter of Delta Omega. Founded in 1924, Delta Omega is a national honor society existing to encourage research and scholarship among graduate students of public health and to recognize attainment and achievement in the field of public health. The Gamma Theta chapter induction of graduating students, faculty, alumni and honorary members is based on high academic standards and outstanding performance in scholarship, teaching, research and community service. For more information about Delta Omega, please visit the National Chapter’s website at www.deltaomega.org. For questions regarding the Gamma Theta Chapter, please contact the president at DeltaOmega@georgiasouthern.edu.
Maternal and Child Health Interest Group (Undergraduate & Graduate Students)
Do you have a passion to improve health outcomes for women and children? Collaborating on research projects on MCH issues? Participating in community engagement/service and advocating for maternal and child health issues locally, regionally, statewide or internationally? Interest in joining the maternal and child health public health workforce? If so, consider becoming involved in the JPCHOPH Maternal and Child Health Interest Group (MCHIG)!
Mission:
The MCHIG was created for students and faculty to have a space to discuss MCH related topics and issues, participate in MCH research activities and get involved with community engagement/education and service. Any Georgia Southern undergraduate or graduate student with an interest in MCH is welcome to join!
Public Health Student Association (Undergraduate & Graduate Students)
The Public Health Student Association (PHSA) received recognition as an “official student organization” from the Dean of Students at Georgia Southern University in 2007. The purpose of the PHSA is to: (a) promote public health interests among students at Georgia Southern University (b) To build and sustain a strong network of graduates of the Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health, (c) To foster strong student-faculty relationships for promoting academics, and (d) To engage with the surrounding community through volunteering and provision of services. The PHSA is open to all students at Georgia Southern University who have an interest in the field of public health. Meetings are held monthly.
Last updated: 11/7/2023