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Strategic PRISM - UNMC/Nebraska Medicine Strategic Plan 2015-2018

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Mission

UNMC/Nebraska Medicine - Mission We are Nebraska Medicine & UNMC.Our mission is to lead the world in transforming lives to create a healthy future for all individuals and communities through premier educational programs, innovative research and extraordinary patient care.

UNMC College of Public Health - Mission The Mission of the College of Public Health is to promote optimal health and well-being through robust education, research, and service in collaboration with communities in Nebraska, across the country, and around the world.

Vision

UNMC/Nebraska Medicine - Vision The partnership of UNMC and Nebraska Medicine will be a world-renowned health sciences center that: • Delivers state-of-the-art health care;• Prepares the best-educated health professionals and scientists;• Ranks among the leading research centers;• Advances our historic commitment to community health;• Embraces the richness of diversity to build unity;• Creates economic growth in Nebraska.

UNMC College of Public Health - Vision The UNMC College of Public Health will be a place of innovation, growth and excellence, to foster sustainably healthy populations and environments.

Values

UNMC/Nebraska Medicine - Values Faculty, staff and students of UNMC will: • Emphasize quality and have high expectations for performance;• Pursue excellence in an ethical manner;• Foster an environment of learning and communication;• Respect individuals for their cultures, contributions and points of view;• Support the mission and vision of UNMC in the best interests of our customers;• Promote individual accountability for organizational success.

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4. Educational Programs Enhance UNMC’s educational programs as the most highly learning centered university in health professions education.

Goal 1Implement the Interprofessional Experiential Center for Enduring Learning (i-Excel) innovative educational models that embrace new and evolving technologies for student interactive learning including blended learning, advanced simulation and virtual immersive reality, online education, and formal partnerships with advanced technology and multi-media public organization and private companies.

UNMC College of Public Health - 4.1.1 i-EXCEL for Public Health Narrative description : The COPH will disseminate information about iExcel to faculty and students, engage students and faculty in discussion about iExcel, and garner input on how to incorporate iExcel into Public Health instruction and learning opportunities, all as a means to develop a strategic plan to apply iExcel to Public Health.

Complete : 30% (% Complete updated 1/7/2016 by agaertner)NU Strategic Framework : QualityMetric : (a) Hold at least 2 meetings in FY2016 with students about iExcel. (b) Hold at least 2 meetings in FY2016 with faculty about iExcel. (c) Develop a written plan by the end of FY16, based on discussions with faculty and students on how to implement iExcel. (d) COPH faculty and staff will participate in the Apple Teaching Technologies training.Time : Complete in FY 2016Type : Maintain or grow existing programResource : No new resources

Responsibility Name Title Email Phone

Overall Khan, Ali Professor [email protected] 402-559-4950

Meza, Jane Professor [email protected] 402-559-6825

Primary Schumaker, Alice Assoc Professor [email protected] 402-552-6583

Collaborative Schmid, Kendra Assoc Professor [email protected] 402-559-8117

Achutan, Chandran Assoc Professor [email protected] 402-559-8599

Chen, Li-Wu Professor [email protected] 402-559-7113

Rogan, Eleanor Professor [email protected] 402-559-4095

Siahpush, Mohammad Professor [email protected] 402-559-3437

Soliman, Amr Professor [email protected] 402-559-3976

Haynatzki, Gleb Professor [email protected] 402-559-3294

Medcalf, Sharon Asst Professor [email protected] 402-552-2529

Soliman, Ghada Assoc Professor [email protected] 402-559-5157

Watanabe-Galloway, Shinobu Assoc Professor [email protected] 402-559-5387

Wilson, Fernando Assoc Professor [email protected] 402-552-6948

Kim, Jungyoon Asst Professor [email protected] 402-552-7235

McMillan, Analisa Director, Distance Learning [email protected] 402-552-7263

Yoder, Aaron Asst Professor [email protected] 402-552-7240

Grimm, Brandon Director, Office of Public Hlth Practice

[email protected] 402-559-5645

Lyden, Elizabeth Instructor [email protected] 402-559-6061


Minhas, Veenu Asst Professor [email protected] 402-552-7863



UNMC College of Public Health - 4.1.2 i-EXCEL Public Health Curriculum Narrative description : The COPH will develop strategies to incorporate iExcel into the COPH curriculum after performing a comprehensive review of curricula to determine where iExcel can be incorporated and communicating/collaborating with other UNMC colleges to identify opportunities for interaction among COPH students and students from other colleges.

Complete : 10% (% Complete updated 1/7/2016 by agaertner)NU Strategic Framework : QualityMetric : (a) Course directors will identify courses/learning opportunities that will be appropriate for iExcel and submit a written justification to department chairs and program directors. (b) Department chairs will submit at least one idea for incorporation of iExcel into the learning experience from their department to the Curriculum Committee. (c) Work with IPE Curriculum Committee to increase awareness of other colleges’ curricula. (d) Identify points where COPH students can learn collaboratively with students from other colleges.Time : Complete in FY 2016Type : Maintain or grow existing programResource : No new resources
















Goal 2Integrate the academic programs of the UNMC Colleges and Institutes broadly with Nebraska Medicine and other clinical educational partners to enhance health professions education.

UNMC College of Public Health - 4.2.1 Biocontainment Education Narrative description : The COPH Center for Biosecurity, Biopreparedness, and Emerging Infectious Disease will draw on institutional expertise to develop a 3 credit hour graduate course on high level biocontainment to be added to the existing curriculum for the Master of Science and Professional Certificate in Emergency Preparedness for UNMC students.

Complete : 20% (% Complete updated 1/7/2016 by agaertner)NU Strategic Framework : QualityMetric : The COPH CBBEID will develop a biocontainment course to be integrated into the MS and Certificate in Emergency Preparedness programs for UNMC students.Time : Complete in FY 2016Type : Maintain or grow existing programResource : Self-sustaining


Overall Davies, Herbert Vice Chancellor [email protected] 402-559-5131



Khan, Ali Professor [email protected] 402-559-4950

Primary Medcalf, Sharon Asst Professor [email protected] 402-552-2529

Collaborative Smith, Philip Professor [email protected] 402-559-8650

Schwedhelm, Michelle Emer Prep/Inf Dis Exec Dir [email protected] 402-559-8766

Lowe, John-Martin Asst Professor [email protected] 402-552-3001

Goal 3Establish program, curricular and learner assessment structures that facilitate each learner’s demonstration of competence in the knowledge, skills and professionalism critical to fully embrace the future health delivery system.

UNMC College of Public Health - 4.3.1 Council on Education for Public Health Accreditation

Narrative description : Successfully meet the required rmilestones to maintain the College's accreditation by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH).

Complete : 34% (% Complete updated 12/17/2015 by agaertner)NU Strategic Framework : QualityMetric : (a) Attend CEPH accreditation workshop in July 2015. (b) Host CEPH consultation visit in September 2015. (c) Conduct thorough self-study based on CEPH criteria; invite stakeholders to participate in the process (faculty, staff, students, alumni, partners). (d) Submit the preliminary self-study document in May 2016. (e) Submit the final self-study document in September 2016. (f) Host the site visit in October 2016. (g) Prepare response to site visit report in Fall 2016/Winter 2017. (h) Attain reaccreditation by CEPH Board of Councilors in Spring 2017.Time : Complete in FY 2017Type : Maintain or grow existing programResource : No new resources




Primary Gaertner, AletaProgram Evaluation Administrator


Collaborative Schumaker, Alice Assoc Professor [email protected] 402-552-6583

Tschirren, Jessica Director, Office of Educational Services


Schmid, Kendra Assoc Professor [email protected] 402-559-8117



Guerra, Romeo Assistant Progam Manager [email protected] 402-552-7265


Goal 4Optimize the preparation for future career opportunities through academic counseling and career counseling including transferable skills for all UNMC learners, alumni and those embracing our educational community.

UNMC College of Public Health - 4.4.1 Student Experience Narrative description : The COPH will provide an exceptional student experience that improves students' preparation for and impact on the future public health workforce.

Complete : 50% (% Complete updated 1/6/2016 by agaertner)NU Strategic Framework : QualityMetric : (a) At least 80% of students will be satisfied with the academic advisement they received, as measured by the annual student survey. (b) At least 80% of students will be satisfied with the career advisement they received, as measured by the annual student survey. (c) At least



80% of students will be satisfied with the learning space, as measured by the annual student survey. (d) At least 80% of students will be satisfied with the use of technology, as measured by the annual student survey. (e) At least 90% of faculty will have a terminal degree in their field. (f) Faculty will have a median of at least seven years of teaching experience, as measured by the annual faculty survey. (g) Plan and hold the inaugural COPH Convocation in Spring 2016. (h) Create an annual student public health service award to be given in Spring 2016. (i) Provide at least 3 learning opportunities for faculty to share best practices related to teaching, course delivery, and sharing public health practice in the curriculum. (j) Organize at least 2 site visits for COPH students to see public health practice first-hand.Time : Complete in FY 2016Type : Maintain or grow existing programResource : No new resources





CollaborativeTschirren, Jessica

Director, Office of Educational Services



Nickol, Brenda Director, COPH Career Services


Thompson, Nancy ICAN, retired

Scofield, Leslie First Responder Program Coordinator


Anderson, Rebecca Assoc Professor [email protected] 402-559-1997

Rajaram, Shireen Assoc Professor [email protected] 402-559-5345

Sing, Tymaree Student Services Associate [email protected] 402-552-9869

Minhas, Veenu Asst Professor [email protected] 402-552-7863

Goal 5Expand academic programs in the health professions to meet workforce needs by enrolling the best students from across Nebraska and beyond.

UNMC College of Public Health - 4.5.1 Qualified Student Body Narrative description : The College of Public Health will ensure a qualified student body.

Complete : 50% (% Complete updated 1/6/2016 by agaertner)NU Strategic Framework : Access and AffordabilityMetric : (a) The mean GPA of students admitted to the MPH Program will be at least 3.5. (b) The mean GPA of students enrolled in the MPH program will be at least 3.5. (c) The mean GPA of students admitted to academic programs will be at least 3.5. (d) The mean GPA of students enrolled in academic programs will be at least 3.5. (e) MPH graduation rates within seven years of entering the program will be at least 70%. (f) MS graduation rates within five years of entering the program will be at least 70%. (g) PhD graduation rates within seven years of entering the program will be at least 60%.Time : Complete in FY 2016Type : Maintain or grow existing programResource : No new resources










Nayar, Preethy Assoc Professor [email protected] 402-559-1981







UNMC College of Public Health - 4.5.2 Qualified Graduates Narrative description : The COPH will ensure qualified graduates.

Complete : 50% (% Complete updated 1/6/2016 by agaertner)NU Strategic Framework : Access and AffordabilityMetric : (a) The MPH job placement rate within 12 months of graduation will be at least 80%. (b) The MS job placement rate within 12 months of graduation will be at least 80%. (c) The PhD job placement rate within 12 months of graduation will be at least 80%. (d) The pass rate of COPH students and graduates on the CPH professional examination will be at least 90%. (e) At least 40% of MPH graduates will report their employment to be in the Nebraska workforce.Time : Complete in FY 2016Type : Maintain or grow existing programResource : No new resources











Deras, Marlene Manager, Health Professions Tracking Ctr


UNMC College of Public Health - 4.5.3 Program Excellence and Growth Narrative description : The COPH will ensure effective student-to-faculty ratios by increasing student enrollment.

Complete : 15% (% Complete updated 1/7/2016 by agaertner)NU Strategic Framework : Access and AffordabilityMetric : (a) Student-to-faculty ratio will increase from 3:1 to at least 5:1 (not to exceed 10:1) by 2020. (b) Student enrollment will increase from 200 to 400 by 2020.Time : Complete after FY2018Type : Maintain or grow existing programResource : No new resources





CollaborativeTschirren, Jessica

Director, Office of Educational Services













UNMC College of Public Health - 4.5.4 Public Health Workforce Development Narrative description : The COPH will promote public health workforce development by providing accessible, relevant, lifelong education and training.

Complete : 50% (% Complete updated 1/6/2016 by agaertner)NU Strategic Framework : Access and AffordabilityMetric : (a) At least 50% of COPH faculty will provide educational opportunities (through conference sessions, webinars, workshops, lectures at public health organizations, etc.) to strengthen the capacity of Nebraska’s public health workforce, as measured by the annual faculty survey. (b) The COPH will offer at least 10 non-degree-related educational activities relevant to public health organizations in Nebraska.Time : Complete in FY 2016Type : Maintain or grow existing programResource : No new resources





CollaborativeGrimm, Brandon

Director, Office of Public Hlth Practice


Brandert, Kathleen Workforce&Leadership Development Manager


Duysen, Ellen Community Outreach Specialist [email protected] 402-552-3394

Rautiainen, Risto Professor [email protected] 402-559-4998

5. Research Programs Increase the research scope and prominence as a top tier academic health sciences center.

Goal 1Enhance research collaboration among the UNMC Colleges, Institutes and Nebraska Medicine in the areas of clinical trials, industry collaboration, population health, and clinical/basic science partnerships.

UNMC College of Public Health - 5.1.1 Health System Transformation Narrative description : The COPH will integrate healthcare and public health to improve population health.

Complete : 50% (% Complete updated 1/8/2016 by agaertner)NU Strategic Framework : ResearchMetric : (a) The COPH will acquire at least one health information patient-level database and make it accessible to COPH researchers. (b) The COPH will produce at least two submissions to peer-reviewed publications employing patient-level data to identify policy-modifiable factors that improve population health. (c) The COPH will submit at least one grant proposal focusing on health policy issues (e.g., access to care) and/or



population health management. (d) The COPH will organize at least one conference or workshop on population health management.Time : Complete in FY 2016Type : Maintain or grow existing programResource : No new resources




Primary Wilson, Fernando Assoc Professor [email protected] 402-552-6948

Collaborative Wehbi, Nizar Asst Professor [email protected] 402-559-8964

Ash, Michael Chief Transformation Officer [email protected] 402-552-3389

Baccaglini, Lorena Assoc Professor [email protected] 402-552-6634

Cramer, Mary Professor [email protected] 402-559-6617

Deras, Marlene Manager, Health Professions Tracking Ctr


Fattig, Marty Nemaha O. Hospital

Handke, Lee CEO, Nebraska Health Network [email protected] 402-552-2299

Hein, Michael CEO, Regional Provider Network

Morien, Marsha Chief Administrative Officer [email protected] 402-559-4518

Palm, David Assoc Professor [email protected] 402-559-8441

Rauner, Bob Med. Dir., SE Rural Physician Alliance

Schaefer, Joann BCBS Nebraska

Su, Dejun Assoc Professor [email protected] 402-552-2359

Wang, Hongmei Asst Professor [email protected] 402-559-9413

Zimmer, Andrea Asst Professor [email protected] 402-296-6009

Gilbert, Carol Health Data Analyst [email protected] 402-552-9589

Hussain, Tanvir Asst Professor [email protected]

Goal 2Enhance the campus-wide framework for biomedical informatics including strategic partnerships with Apple, IBM and others.

UNMC College of Public Health - 5.2.1 Public Health Informatics Narrative description : COPH will build expertise in public health informatics, integral to UNMC's campus-wide framework, by hiring a public health informatician.

Complete : 5% (% Complete updated 12/18/2015 by agaertner)NU Strategic Framework : ResearchMetric : COPH will hire a public health informatician to collaborate with UNMC partners and participate with the MSIA Bioinformatics program.Time : Complete in FY 2017Type : Develop new programResource : No new resources






Primary Meza, Jane Professor [email protected] 402-559-6825

Collaborative Larsen, Jennifer Vice Chancellor/Research [email protected] 402-559-4837

McClay, James Assoc Professor [email protected] 402-559-3587



Goal 3Increase extramural funded research from all sources including the NIH, VAMC, PCORI, DOD, NSRI (UARC), USAMRIID, the state and industry.

UNMC College of Public Health - 5.3.1 External Research Funding Narrative description : COPH faculty will secure external research funding and will produce scholarly publications and presentations.

Complete : 50% (% Complete updated 12/22/2015 by agaertner)NU Strategic Framework : ResearchMetric : (a) At least 50% of faculty will submit through the College, as either PI or co-PI, at least one proposal for external funding, as measured by the annual faculty survey. (b) At least 50% of faculty will have external funding included on a proposal submitted from outside the College, as measured by the annual faculty survey. (c) At least 50% of faculty will have external funding. (d) External funding will be at least 30% of total budget. (e) External funding dollars per faculty FTE will be at least $200,000. (f) At least 70% of faculty will publish at least one article per calendar year in a peer-reviewed journal, as measured by the annual faculty survey. (g) At least 70% of faculty will present their work at a conference/professional meeting at least once per calendar year, as measured by the annual faculty survey.Time : Complete in FY 2016Type : Maintain or grow existing programResource : No new resources




Primary Siahpush, Mohammad Professor [email protected] 402-559-3437

Collaborative Chen, Li-Wu Professor [email protected] 402-559-7113



Estabrooks, Paul Professor [email protected] 402-552-6837

UNMC College of Public Health - 5.3.2 Smoking Cessation Project Narrative description : This NIH-funded project, the effect of point-of-sale tobacco marketing on smoking cessation, examines the extent to which tobacco marketing in retail stores obstructs smoking cessation. The results of the study can be used by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to develop marketing regulation policies for tobacco products.

Complete : 85% (% Complete updated 1/12/2016 by agaertner)NU Strategic Framework : ResearchMetric : (a) Recruit 971 participants (b) complete baseline and 6 month follow-up interviews (c) complete tobacco retail store audits (d) publish results/articles in a peer-reviewed journal (e) present work at a conference/professional meetingTime : Complete in FY 2017Type : Maintain or grow existing programResource : No new resources





Collaborative Shaikh, Raees Graduate Assistant [email protected] 402-559-4325



Wakefield, Melanie Cancer Council Victoria, Australia

Cumming, Michael Medical University of South Carolina

Carlson, Les UNL

Dodd, Michael UNL

Hyland, Andrew Roswell Park Cancer Institute

Goal 4Reduce organizational risk by enhancing the safety and knowledge of facilities, policies, procedures and systems among all Colleges, Institutes and Nebraska Medicine across the academic and clinical enterprise.

6. Clinical Programs Continue to grow UNMC and Nebraska Medicine in clinical scope, size, quality, patient experience and access as a hub and spoke academic health system across Nebraska and beyond.

Goal 1Develop and implement clinical program growth in scope and size through regional partnerships and position UNMC and Nebraska Medicine for success.

Goal 2Ensure the UNMC Colleges and Institutes are optimally integrated with Nebraska Medicine in the patient care settings.

Goal 3Achieve excellence with time based outcomes in clinical quality and patient safety.

UNMC College of Public Health - 6.3.1 Clinical Effectiveness and Efficiency (CE2) Narrative description : The COPH will support the Nebraska Medicine’s Clinical Enterprise for the Clinical Effectiveness and Efficiency (CE2) efforts on tasks, including the following: defining the problems with the CE2 team members; system analysis and mapping for determining the root causes of the problem; data management and analysis for reports generation and predictive model development and validation; generating reports and presentations on key performance indicators, opportunity analysis, benefits calculation and model outcomes; communicating results with CE2 director and team members; evaluating process and system redesign alternatives for decision making (collaboration of COPH and CE2 teams); redesigning of the processes (will be implemented by the CE2 team and COPH team will assist on the measurement and monitoring of the redesigned process for evaluation).

Complete : 45% (% Complete updated 12/21/2015 by agaertner)NU Strategic Framework : QualityMetric : (a) Identify the data elements needed for collection (quarterly) (b) Identify the measures to be estimated (quarterly) (c) Develop database for maintenance at the COPH for basic statistical analysis and estimations (monthly) (d) Perform analyses for key performance indicators, opportunity analysis and benefits calculation (e) Develop and validate predictive models (quarterly) (f) Generate reports and presentations (quarterly) (g) Communicate results with CE2 director and team members (monthly) (h) Evaluate process and system redesign alternatives for decision making (quarterly) (i) Assist CE2 team on the measurement and monitoring of the redesigned process (quarterly)Time : Complete after FY2018Type : Maintain or grow existing programResource : Self-sustaining






Primary Baccaglini, Lorena Assoc Professor [email protected] 402-552-6634

Collaborative Yu, Fang Assoc Professor [email protected] 402-559-9436

Boilesen, Eugene Programmer/Analyst II [email protected] 402-559-7114


Beachy, Micah Asst Professor [email protected] 402-559-3642

Winterboer, Tammy Applications Director [email protected] 402-559-4326

Goal 4Achieve excellence with time based objectives for enhancing patient access to inpatient and outpatient services.

Goal 5Achieve excellence with time based objectives with patients and patient’s family such that all feel welcome and have a distinctive and positive experience.

Goal 6Expand the UNMC/Nebraska Medicine virtual/telehealth presence in the region to serve referring physicians, provider partners and patients using high technology platforms including wearable devices.

UNMC College of Public Health - 6.6.1 Remote Interventions Improving Specialty Complex Care (RIISCC)

Narrative description : We received an award to test the Remote Interventions Improving Specialty Complex Care (RIISCC) model, which aims to employ remote patient monitoring for 90 days post-discharge by utilizing telehealth consultations for participants at one of two community health centers located within the target geographic areas. Participants receive telehealth equipment as well as an orientation to the program which includes 90 day remote monitoring, weekly calls from remote monitoring coaches to discuss critical values and provide education and coaching, a retinal eye imaging scan and follow up consults with an ophthalmologist if needed, a nutritional consult with a registered dietician, and gift card incentives to encourage participation and retention. The target population resides in medically underserved areas and often experience barriers in access to health care.

Complete : 38% (% Complete updated 1/12/2016 by agaertner)NU Strategic Framework : QualityMetric : (a) Develop a payment model for treating diabetes patients from underserved areas. (b) Improve health outcomes for diabetic patients from underserved areas.Time : Complete in FY 2017Type : Maintain or grow existing programResource : Self-sustaining





Collaborative Su, Dejun Assoc Professor [email protected] 402-552-2359


Do, Diana Assoc Professor [email protected] 402-559-4276

Eiland, Leslie Asst Professor [email protected] 402-559-6036

Schwab, Robert Asst Professor [email protected] 402-595-2275


Slachetka, Tammy Clinic Manager [email protected] 552-2162

Larson, Angeline Charles Drew Community Health Center



UNMC College of Public Health - 6.6.2 State-Level Analysis of Telehealth Policy Narrative description : COPH faculty are leading a telehealth project to evaluate state health policies and their impact on transforming the healthcare system, to ultimately improve patient-level outcomes and decrease health care costs.

Complete : 75% (% Complete updated 1/8/2016 by agaertner)NU Strategic Framework : QualityMetric : (a) Develop a legal mapping statistical database, characterizing all state laws and regulations pertaining to telehealth. (b) Publish at least one manuscript in a scientific peer-reviewed journal. (c) Present findings at National Academy for State Health Policy ConferenceTime : Complete in FY 2016Type : Maintain or grow existing programResource : Self-sustaining




Primary Wilson, Fernando Assoc Professor [email protected] 402-552-6948

Collaborative DeKraai, Mark UNO Public Policy Center

7. Institutional Outreach Advance community both urban and rural, national and global partnerships for a healthier future.

Goal 1Expand programs to improve population health – Make Nebraska the healthiest state in the United States.

UNMC College of Public Health - 7.1.1 Community Based Health Transformation Narrative description : The COPH will create systems and practices that build mutually beneficial community-academic partnerships to transform health.

Complete : 50% (% Complete updated 1/12/2016 by agaertner)NU Strategic Framework : ResearchMetric : (a) The COPH will develop at least two collective impact projects focused on the health priorities and/or issues identified by the community. (b) The COPH will develop a statewide project to decrease binge drinking in Nebraska. (c) The COPH will develop a statewide project to increase colorectal screening in Nebraska.Time : Complete in FY 2016Type : Maintain or grow existing programResource : No new resources




Primary Grimm, BrandonDirector, Office of Public Hlth Practice


Collaborative Anthony, Renaisa Asst Director [email protected] 402-559-5327


DeAlba, Armando Instructor [email protected] 402-559-9507


Levin, Karen NU Foundation

Burt, Karli Administrative Projects Associate




Cramer, Mary Professor [email protected] 402-559-6617

Danner, Spencer Omaha Mayor's Office

Montegut, Anthony Charles Drew Health Center

McVea, Kris One World Community Health Center

Lassiter, Doris Community Member

Lasaki, Sade Kosoko Creighton University

Primm, Donna Polk Urban Indian Health Coalition

Warren, Chief Urban League of NE

Halstead, Judy Lincoln Lancaster Co. HD

Uhing, Gina Elkhorn Logan Valley PHD

Martin, Judy NDHHS

Zwiener, Denise Buffalo Co. Community Partners

Bouxsein, Kelly Healthier Communities and Community Benefit, CHI Health

Matthews, Kim Minorities Health Disparities Initiative, UNL

Anderson-Knott, Mindy UNL


Fiala, Elizabeth HPTS Data Associate [email protected] 402-559-5531

Pounds, Leanne Asst Professor [email protected] 402-552-3112

Guerra, Romeo Assistant Progam Manager [email protected] 402-552-7265

Nakibuuka-Muli, Victoria Educational Program Coordinator


UNMC College of Public Health - 7.1.2 Increasing NE Colorectal Screening Rates Narrative description : The COPH will lead a collaborative team to increase colorectal screening in Nebraska as one aim to make Nebraska the healthiest state in the Union by 2020

Complete : 65% (% Complete updated 1/12/2016 by agaertner)NU Strategic Framework : Statewide EngagementMetric : The COPH will work with collaborators to develop a statewide project to increase colorectal screening in Nebraska.Time : Complete in FY 2016Type : Develop new programResource : No new resources







Cover, Joni NE Pharmacist Assoc.

Frankel, Harris System Chief Medical Officer [email protected] 402-552-2290

Redoutey, Laura NE Hospital Assoc.



Thayer, Sarah Professor [email protected] 402-559-7298

Thorson, Alan NE Medicine

Savage, Jillian NE Comprehensive Cancer Control Programs

Green, Elizabeth NDHHS


Tape, Thomas Professor [email protected] 402-559-7502

Sitorius, Michael Chairperson [email protected] 402-559-6829

Holmquist, David NE Cancer Society Action Center

Rayman, Becky East Central District HD

Reckewey, Kent CHI Health


Jeffrey, Christine Nebraska Academy of Family Physicians

Leed-Kelly, Amber CHI Health Cancer Center

Rolenc, Bridget NE Methodist Health System

Klepser, Donald Assoc Professor [email protected] 402-559-4927

Robinson, Tamara Am. Cancer Society, High Plains Div.

Esser, Debra BCBS VP Med. Policy and Quality Med. Dir.



Sanders, Charlene Mary Lanning Hosp.

Faris, Shellie Mary Lanning Hosp.

Shiffermiller, Bill NE Methodist Health System

Nohner, Kevin CHI Alegent Creighton

Blatney, Richard NE Med. Assoc.

Svoboda, Colleen NDHHS Off. of Community Health Dev.

Wardian, Susan Case Management Nurse [email protected] 402-559-7770

Rauner, Bob Pres., SE Rural Physicians Assoc.

Prokop, Matt Am. Cancer Society Grassroots Mgr

Smullin, Brian RPN, Chief Managed Care Officer

Watanabe-Galloway, Shinobu

Assoc Professor [email protected] 402-559-5387

Quick, Jessica Colorectal Surgeons

Handke, Lee CEO, Nebraska Health Network


Bass, Deborah



Exec. Dir., NE Health Information Initiative


UNMC College of Public Health - 7.1.3 Decreasing NE Binge Drinking Rates Narrative description : The COPH will lead a collaborative team to develop a plan to decrease binge drinking in Nebraska as one aim to make Nebraska the healthiest state in the Union by 2020

Complete : 65% (% Complete updated 1/12/2016 by agaertner)NU Strategic Framework : Statewide EngagementMetric : The COPH and collaborators will develop a statewide project to decrease binge drinking in Nebraska.Time : Complete in FY 2016Type : Develop new programResource : No new resources








Watanabe-Galloway, Shinobu

Assoc Professor [email protected] 402-559-5387

Carritt, Nicole ED, Project Extra Mile

Khan, Brent Associate Director of BHECN [email protected] 402-552-7696

Evans, Joseph Professor [email protected] 402-559-5758

Cates, David Psychology Services Manager [email protected] 559-4943

Harsh, Jennifer Asst Professor [email protected] 402-595-3939

Buch, Shilpa Professor [email protected] 402-559-3165

Frankel, Harris System Chief Medical Officer [email protected] 402-552-2290

Wengel, Steven Chairperson [email protected] 402-552-6002


Faber, Renee Prevention System Coord., NDHHS

Fuller, Crystal Mgr. of Prevention, Region 6 Behavioral Healthcare

Bever, Michele Dir, South Heartland District HD

Redoutey, Larua Pres., NE Hospital Assoc.

Schaefer, Joann CMO, BCBS of NE

Adams, Susan Prevention Trtmt & Supportive Health Svcs, NDHHS

Abdul, Christie Mgr. of Volunteer Svcs & Community Outreach, CHI Health




Miller, Joseph Pres., NE Adademy of Family Physicians

Bertholf, Leigh VP Corporate Resonsibility, CHI Health

Siemeck-Asche, Pegg Regional Admin., Lutheran Family Svcs Trtmt Cetners

Blatney, Richard NE Medical Assoc.

Esser, Debra VP Med. Policy & Quality Med. Dir., BCBS

Shiffermiller, Bill VP Med. Affairs, NE Methodist Health System

Nohner, Kevin CHI Alegent Creighton

Armitage, Jeff Epi Surveill Coord., Div. of PH, NDHHS

Rodgers, Chris Co. Commissioner, Douglas Co.

Filipi, David VP Quality Advancement & Med. Dir., BCBS

Goal 2Strengthen the breadth and depth of international relationships in education and research through expanded faculty and student exchanges and collaborative relationships with international institutions.

UNMC College of Public Health - 7.2.1 Global Student Programs Narrative description : The COPH will recruit international students, providing a culturally responsive environment for them on campus; provide opportunities for UNMC students to have international experiences overseas; and incorporate undergraduate students in activities to the extent possible as part of our recruitment program.

Complete : 20% (% Complete updated 1/7/2016 by agaertner)NU Strategic Framework : QualityMetric : (a) Recruit 5 additional international students to COPH. (b) Provide at least 2 opportunities for international experiences for students. (c) Hold 4 events for UNO and UNL international undergraduate students interested in health sciences. (d) Strengthen partnerships with Fulbright and other sponsoring agencies to increase the number of student scholars in COPH.Time : Complete in FY 2016Type : Maintain or grow existing programResource : New resources necessary - external/grant funding





CollaborativeGrogan, Bruce

Assoc Ctr Director, Administration/Devel



Chambers, Ward Professor [email protected] 402-559-4517


Levine, Paul Research Professor [email protected] 402-559-4248



Panigrahi, Pinaki Professor [email protected] 402-552-6682




Chamberlain, Robert Research Professor [email protected]

Pirtle, Sara Outreach Program Specialist [email protected] 402-559-2924

Zheng, Jialin Professor [email protected] 402-559-5656

UNMC College of Public Health - 7.2.2 Global Faculty and Professional Programs Narrative description : The COPH will provide faculty opportunities to explore collaborations with overseas partners including collaboration across UNMC; and identify and pursue opportunities to host international faculty and professionals.

Complete : 15% (% Complete updated 1/7/2016 by agaertner)NU Strategic Framework : QualityMetric : (a) Facilitate 5 faculty engagement opportunities with international scientists and researchers. (b) Host 4 international faculty on campus. (c) Strengthen partnerships with Fulbright and other sponsoring agencies to attract faculty and professional to campus, much like we did by hosting a group of Fulbright-sponsored Libyan fellows in 2013.Time : Complete in FY 2016Type : Maintain or grow existing programResource : New resources necessary - external/grant funding








Chambers, Ward Professor [email protected] 402-559-4517



Levine, Paul Research Professor [email protected] 402-559-4248




UNMC College of Public Health - 7.2.3 Water for Food Institute Partnerships Narrative description : The COPH's ongoing program development with leadership of Water for Food Institute is focusing on collaborative research and development of opportunities for practical overseas experiences.

Complete : 50% (% Complete updated 10/8/2015 by agaertner)NU Strategic Framework : ResearchMetric : (a) Responsible for session at Annual Global conference in April 2016. (b) Facilitation of dialogue and award of WFI seed money for proposed collaborations between COPH and WFI faculty and researchers. (c) Increase COPH faculty receiving associate faculty at WFI and vice versa.Time : Complete in FY 2017Type : Maintain or grow existing programResource : New resources necessary - external/grant funding




Primary Rogan, Eleanor Professor [email protected] 402-559-4095






Araz, Ozgur Asst Professor [email protected] 402-559-5907


UNMC College of Public Health - 7.2.4 International Cancer Prevention Consortium (ICPC) Global Partnerships

Narrative description : The International Cancer Prevention Consortium (ICPC), a joint partnership between the College of Public Health and the Fred and Pamela Buffett Cancer Center, will develop major cancer prevention programs, including education and training, in the Middle East, North Africa, and East Africa.

Complete : 0% (% Complete updated 10/15/2015 by agaertner)NU Strategic Framework : QualityMetric : (a) The COPH will realize a ROI of at least 2, including salary, travel, and contracts by the end of FY16. (b) Develop three hubs of operation (Oman, Egypt, and Tanzania) to coordinate and oversee operations in each region. (c) Train 10 doctoral-level students from the regions in cancer prevention related disciplines. (d) Develop and maintain an extensive data base at UNMC for use by UNMC researchers.Time : Complete after FY2018Type : Develop new programResource : New resources necessary - external/grant funding




Primary Soliman, Amr Professor [email protected] 402-559-3976

Collaborative Chambers, Ward Professor [email protected] 402-559-4517

Grogan, Bruce Assoc Ctr Director, Administration/Devel


Goal 3Broaden and implement UNMC’s agenda and role in federal and state legislative issues as well as state-wide health professions education and population-based care delivery strategic planning.

UNMC College of Public Health - 7.3.1 Public Health Policy Enhancement through Expert Analysis

Narrative description : The COPH will impact the health of the state, region, and nation by providing expert analysis and evidence-based education on federal and state legislative issues.

Complete : 75% (% Complete updated 1/12/2016 by agaertner)NU Strategic Framework : Statewide EngagementMetric : (a) COPH faculty and staff will provide data, analysis, and evidence-based information to elected officials on legislative issues that impact the public’s health. (b) COPH faculty and staff will participate on the UNMC Legislative review committee and the Public Health Association of Nebraska (PHAN) Legislative Committee. (c) COPH’s Office of Public Health Practice will offer a two day Health Policy Academy in July 2015.Time : Complete in FY 2016Type : Maintain or grow existing programResource : No new resources











Schumaker, Alice Assoc Professor [email protected] 402-552-6583

Corbin, David UNO, retired

Roberts, John Public Health Assoc. of NE

Brink, Margaret Four Corners PHD, York Board of Health

Ohri, Linda Creighton University

Stoney, Myra SW NE PHD

Goal 4Develop strategic relationships and alignment with the alumni, the urban and rural communities; clinical and educational partners; corporate/industry and local, state and federal government.

UNMC College of Public Health - 7.4.1 Community Research Partnerships and Collaboration

Narrative description : The COPH will include community-based research in the research portfolio.

Complete : 50% (% Complete updated 12/22/2015 by agaertner)NU Strategic Framework : Statewide EngagementMetric : (a) At least 25% of the COPH’s research portfolio will include community-based research. (b) At least 40% of COPH faculty will have funding from either a grant or contract that was secured with a public health practice partner.Time : Complete in FY 2016Type : Maintain or grow existing programResource : No new resources









UNMC College of Public Health - 7.4.2 Participation in Community Population Health Programs

Narrative description : The COPH will actively participate in organizations that promote the public’s health.

Complete : 50% (% Complete updated 1/6/2016 by agaertner)NU Strategic Framework : Statewide EngagementMetric : (a) At least 50% of COPH faculty will participate in providing technical assistance/services to external organizations that promote the public’s health, as measured by the annual faculty survey. (b) At least 25% of COPH faculty will develop/participate in outreach activities that serve communities of need, as measured by the annual faculty survey. (c) At least 30% of COPH students will be members of professional public health organizations, as measured by the annual student survey.Time : Complete in FY 2016Type : Maintain or grow existing programResource : No new resources







Collaborative Grimm, Brandon Director, Office of Public Hlth Practice



Tibbits, Melissa Asst Professor [email protected] 402-559-9447


Pounds, Leanne Asst Professor [email protected] 402-552-3112

Anthony, Renaisa Asst Director [email protected] 402-559-5327

Goal 5Continue to strengthen UNMC’s national and global roles in the area of Health Security and Biomedical Preparedness.

UNMC College of Public Health - 7.5.1 Biocontainment Education MOOC Narrative description : The COPH was awarded a portion of supplemental Ebola funding by the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services to develop a MOOC focused on biocontainment education for practitioners and professionals to be offered globally through Coursera.

Complete : 20% (% Complete updated 1/7/2016 by agaertner)NU Strategic Framework : QualityMetric : The COPH will develop a MOOC focused on biocontainment education for practitioners and professionals to be offered globally through Coursera.Time : Complete in FY 2016Type : Maintain or grow existing programResource : Self-sustaining


Overall Davies, Herbert Vice Chancellor [email protected] 402-559-5131



Collaborative Smith, Philip Professor [email protected] 402-559-8650



Kratochvil, Christopher Assoc Vice Chancellor [email protected] 402-559-8490

Hewlett, Angela Assoc Professor [email protected] 402-559-8650

Karr, Todd UNL OWW

Kamm, Mike UNL Educational Media

UNMC College of Public Health - 7.5.2 Center for Biosecurity, Biopreparedness, and Emerging Infectious Disease

Narrative description : The COPH Center for Biosecurity, Biopreparedness, and Emerging Infectious Disease was awarded Public Health Emergency Preparedness (PHEP) and Hospital Preparedness Program (HPP) funding by the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services to support programs targeting practitioners and professionals. CBBEID has built a national reputation for their education and training programs, but the PHEP and HPP funding targets regional programs.

Complete : 40% (% Complete updated 1/7/2016 by agaertner)NU Strategic Framework : QualityMetric : (a) CBBEID will facilitate 7 regional public health emergency preparedness programs. (b) CBBEID will facilitate 9 regional hospital preparedness programs.Time : Complete in FY 2016Type : Maintain or grow existing programResource : Self-sustaining





Smith, Philip Professor [email protected] 402-559-8650


CollaborativeSaejung, Elayne

Asst Dir, Biosecurity & Biopreparedness


Scofield, Leslie First Responder Program Coordinator


McCaw, Rebecca Office Associate I [email protected] 402-552-3122

Sanger, Kristine Hospital Drill/Exercise Outreach Spec


Madison, Brian Exercise Outreach Specialist [email protected]

Dodge, Barbara Hospital Preparedness Coordinator


UNMC College of Public Health - 7.5.3 National Ebola Training and Education Center

Narrative description : The UNMC NETEC will coordinate education of US regional centers, Ebola treatment centers and assessment centers over the 5 year grant period. Grant activities include developing metrics for Ebola preparedness, performing readiness assessments of hospitals (site visits), development of a suite of educational materials, development of educational curricula, development of exercise templates, technical assistance with exercises, and providing technical assistance.

Complete : 8% (% Complete updated 1/6/2016 by agaertner)NU Strategic Framework : QualityMetric : (a) Center is staffed and fully operational in FY2015. (b) Site visits begin by Center staff to participating hospitals by Sept 2015. (c) Preparedness metrics development started by August 2015. (d) Exercise templates started by November 2015.Time : Complete after FY2018Type : Develop new programResource : Self-sustaining


Overall Gold, Jeffrey Chancellor [email protected] 402-559-4201


Primary Smith, Philip Professor [email protected] 402-559-8650

Collaborative Schwedhelm, Michelle Emer Prep/Inf Dis Exec Dir [email protected] 402-559-8766




Boulter, Kathleen Nurse Manager [email protected] 402-559-4727

Beam, Elizabeth Staff Nurse [email protected] 402-559-6547

Ribner, Bruce Emory University

Evans, Laura Bellevue Hospital/NYU

UNMC College of Public Health - 7.5.4 Hospital Preparedness Program (HPP) for Highly Infectious Diseases

Narrative description : UNMC was named the Region 7 treatment center by Health and Human Services/ASPR. The centers are expected to provide treatment of Ebola and other highly infectious diseases. This grant is a 5 year grant involving cooperation between regional centers (UNMC) and Nebraska Health and Human Services.

Complete : 50% (% Complete updated 1/6/2016 by agaertner)NU Strategic Framework : Quality



Metric : (a) Center is staffed and fully operational in FY2016. (b) Develop additional metrics, based on aims of NETEC. (c) Focus on HP regionally, especially transport of Ebola cases.Time : Complete in FY 2018Type : Develop new programResource : Self-sustaining





Collaborative Kratochvil, Christopher Assoc Vice Chancellor [email protected] 402-559-8490




UNMC College of Public Health - 7.5.5 Public Health Emergency Preparedness (PHEP)

Narrative description : PHEP cooperative agreements provide monies through Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services to the Nebraska Biocontainment Unit for emergency preparedness for biological threats including Ebola. Some of these funds are used for physical improvements and/or reimbursement of Biocontainment Units which care(d) for Ebola cases.

Complete : 40% (% Complete updated 1/6/2016 by agaertner)NU Strategic Framework : QualityMetric : Apply funding to support operations and management of Nebraska Biocontainment Unit and other unreimbursed Ebola expenses.Time : Complete in FY 2016Type : Maintain or grow existing programResource : Self-sustaining





Collaborative Schwedhelm, Michelle Emer Prep/Inf Dis Exec Dir [email protected] 402-559-8766



Sergeant, Eric NDHHS

8. Cultural Sensitivity Create an exemplary culturally sensitive and inclusive organization.

Goal 1Increase retention, recruitment, engagement and mentorship of diverse faculty and staff.

UNMC College of Public Health - 8.1.1 Supporting Diverse Faculty and Staff Narrative description : The College will ensure excellence in education, research, and service by supporting diversity.

Complete : 25% (% Complete updated 10/7/2015 by agaertner)NU Strategic Framework : QualityMetric : a) 40-60% of tenured and tenure-leading faculty will be women. (b) At least 20% of tenured and tenure-leading faculty will be



underrepresented minorities. (c) At least 20% of faculty will be underrepresented minorities. (d) 40-60% of faculty in administrative and managerial positions will be women. (e) At least 20% of faculty in administrative and managerial positions will be underrepresented minorities. (f) At least 20% of staff will be underrepresented minorities. (g) 40-60% of staff in administrative and managerial positions will be women. (h) At least 20% of staff in administrative and managerial positions will be underrepresented minorities.Time : Complete in FY 2016Type : Maintain or grow existing programResource : No new resources




Primary Khan, Ali Professor [email protected] 402-559-4950

Collaborative Meza, Jane Professor [email protected] 402-559-6825







Hansen, Keith Instructor [email protected] 402-552-3501




Johansson, Patrik Assoc Professor [email protected] 402-559-8946

Yu, Fang Assoc Professor [email protected] 402-559-9436

Rautiainen, Risto Professor [email protected] 402-559-4998


Goal 2Increase retention, recruitment, engagement and mentorship of a diverse student body.

UNMC College of Public Health - 8.2.1 Supporting Diverse Students Narrative description : The College will ensure excellence in education, research, and service by supporting diversity.

Complete : 50% (% Complete updated 1/6/2016 by agaertner)NU Strategic Framework : QualityMetric : (a) The Office of Educational Services will participate in at least 20 recruitment events encompassing diverse populations. (b) At least 20% of domestic students enrolled in the MPH Program will be underrepresented minorities. (c) At least 20% of domestic students enrolled in academic programs will be underrepresented minorities.Time : Complete in FY 2016Type : Maintain or grow existing programResource : No new resources





Collaborative Anthony, Renaisa Asst Director [email protected] 402-559-5327







Goal 3Enich the environment of inclusivity for all of the faculty, staff, students and the communities we serve.

9. Economic Development Advance regional economic impact in biomedical diagnostics, biomarker development, personalized therapeutics and biotechnologies to improve health, diversify UNMC revenues and create economic growth in Nebraska and beyond.

Goal 1Increase efforts in biomedical diagnostics, biomarker development, personalized therapeutics, biotechnologies, drug development and GMP expansion that will lead to either new intellectual property transfer and/or commercialization.

UNMC College of Public Health - 9.1.1 Promote a Culture of Innovation Narrative description : The COPH will promote a culture of innovation to encourage increased commercialization of faculty research and new public health discoveries.

Complete : 35% (% Complete updated 12/22/2015 by agaertner)NU Strategic Framework : Workforce and Economic DevelopmentMetric : Invite UNeMed to COPH for a seminar on intellectual property transfer, licensing, and commercialization.Time : Complete in FY 2016Type : Maintain or grow existing programResource : No new resources









Yoder, Aaron Asst Professor [email protected] 402-552-7240

Goal 2Use telehealth and other innovative technology to improve patient care, provide education over distance and conduct research in the work place and the home.

Goal 3Attain the strategic goals of the UNeTecH Instiute



10. Organizational Culture Strengthen employee loyalty, satisfaction and wellness by enhancing the organizational cultural alignment.

Goal 1Strengthen employee loyalty, engagement and satisfaction.

UNMC College of Public Health - 10.1.1 Employee Loyalty, Engagement, and Satisfaction

Narrative description : COPH will promote a culture that demonstrates individuals are valued, respected, and recognized for their contributions to COPH's mission, vision, and values.

Complete : 40% (% Complete updated 1/7/2016 by agaertner)NU Strategic Framework : AccountabilityMetric : (a) Enhance COPH's internal communication process by providing updates at Governing Faculty, Leadership Council, and All Staff meetings, and on the COPH intranet, as specified in the Strategic Marketing and Communication Plan. (b) Communicate COPH's 2015 Engagement Survey results to all employees. (c) Improve COPH's 2015 Engagement Survey results in the 2017 Engagement Survey. Time : Complete in FY 2017Type : Maintain or grow existing programResource : No new resources




Primary Hansen, Keith Instructor [email protected] 402-552-3501













Goal 2Increase student, faculty and staff awareness, engagement and access to health and wellness programs.

UNMC College of Public Health - 10.2.1 Student, Faculty, and Staff Wellness Narrative description : The COPH will promote student, faculty, and staff awareness and participation in health and wellness programs by developing activities aimed at engaging its’ members in making healthy lifestyle choices.

Complete : 50% (% Complete updated 1/4/2016 by agaertner)NU Strategic Framework : QualityMetric : (a) The COPH Wellness Council will sponsor three or more events in FY16 that will promote multi-dimensional aspects of wellness including physical, psychological, social, intellectual and occupational well-being. (b) The COPH Wellness Council will continue to document participation in and satisfaction with wellness-related events, through evaluation, with a target satisfaction rate of 5.5 out of 7 for each activity.



(c) The COPH Wellness Council will continue to survey faculty, staff, and students to determine wellness-related topics, activities and events of interest for program planning purposes. (d) The COPH Wellness Council will continue to collaborate with CFHL and other units on campus, when possible, to co-sponsor and develop health and wellness-related programs.Time : Complete in FY 2016Type : Maintain or grow existing programResource : No new resources




Primary Morris, Mary Administrative Associate I [email protected] 402-559-4112

Collaborative Kusnerik, Katrina Office Associate II [email protected] 402-559-4325

McMillan, Analisa Director, Distance Learning [email protected] 402-552-7263

Britigan, Denise Asst Professor [email protected] 402-552-7257


Fiala, Elizabeth HPTS Data Associate [email protected] 402-559-5531

Kim, Jungyoon Asst Professor [email protected] 402-552-7235

Lind, Amanda HPTS Data Associate [email protected] 402-559-2901

Smith, Lynette Instructor [email protected] 402-559-8114

Ely, Catherine Administrative Associate II [email protected] 402-559-9349

Pounds, Leanne Assistant Professor [email protected] 402-552-3112

Goal 3Implement professional development programs for faculty and staff including GAP Cultural Leadership Development, “Extraordinary Thinking”, and customer service (student and patient centeredness).

UNMC College of Public Health - 10.3.1 Professional Development Narrative description : The COPH will enhance professional development opportunities for faculty, staff, and students.

Complete : 50% (% Complete updated 1/7/2016 by agaertner)NU Strategic Framework : AccountabilityMetric : (a) COPH will offer at least two seminars and training opportunities for faculty. (b) At least 75% of COPH faculty will attend at least one teaching tools, methods, or effectiveness seminar. (c) COPH will increase communication about and encourage participation in professional development opportunities for staff provided by COPH and UNMC. A point-person for faculty and a point-person for staff will send monthly emails listing all COPH and UNMC PD opportunities. Those lists will also be published in COPH's monthly newsletter, COPH Drops. Leadership will communicate with supervisors to encourage their reports to participate in PD. (d) COPH will offer at least two professional development opportunities for students.Time : Complete in FY 2016Type : Maintain or grow existing programResource : No new resources



















Goal 4Enhance and widely communicate the UNMC mission, value and vision statements in light of “The Stand”, “We are Nebraska Medicine and UNMC. We lead the world in transforming lives to create a healthy future through extraordinary care, discovery and learning”.

UNMC College of Public Health - 10.4.1 Integrate and Promote Mission, Vision, and Values

Narrative description : The COPH will widely communicate UNMC's Mission, Vision, and Values, including communicating how COPH's mission, vision and values are aligned and integrated with UNMC's during our college's reaccreditation process.

Complete : 50% (% Complete updated 1/12/2016 by agaertner)NU Strategic Framework : AccountabilityMetric : The COPH will widely communicate and distribute UNMC's Mission, Vision, and Values--including communicating how COPH's mission, vision and values are aligned with UNMC's during our college reaccreditation process--at Governing Faculty, Leadership Council, and All Staff meetings, and on the COPH intranet, as specified in the Strategic Marketing and Communication Plan.Time : Complete in FY 2016Type : Maintain or grow existing programResource : No new resources















Kolok, Alan Director of CEHT


Gaertner, Aleta Program Evaluation Administrator








Nickol, Brenda Director, COPH Career Services [email protected] 402-552-7226

Rayamajhi, Atul Director, Information Systems [email protected] 402-552-7282


Goal 5Broadly imbed the transformative principles and vocabulary from the Breakthrough Initiative sessions in the UNMC and Nebraska Medicine culture.

Goal 6Enhance our communications strategy throughout campus to inform faculty, staff, students, our partners and the community through traditional, high technology and other innovative means.

11. Organizational Leadership and Management Provide campus-wide organizational leadership and management for planning, program development and implementation.

Goal 1Enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of our leadership for administrative, fiscal, operational and management practices.

UNMC College of Public Health - 11.1.1 College Operations Policy Review Narrative description : The COPH will review policies and procedures to improve efficiency, effectiveness, and sustainability.

Complete : 20% (% Complete updated 1/7/2016 by agaertner)NU Strategic Framework : AccountabilityMetric : (a) Revise faculty performance evaluation forms to quantify expectations. (b) Revise faculty performance evaluation processes for consistency across departments. (c) Implement revised faculty FTE policy. (d) Review salary and compensation policies. (e) Revise COPH Policies and Procedures document.Time : Complete in FY 2016Type : Maintain or grow existing programResource : No new resources











Goal 2



Implement the projects in the campus master development plan and other priority programs.

Goal 3Implement the PRISM campus-wide strategic planning tool with institutional metrics and quarterly dashboard reports.

UNMC College of Public Health - 11.3.1 Strategic Planning and PRISM Implementation

Narrative description : The COPH will utilize PRISM to manage our strategic initiatives, enhance collaborations, and monitor progress.

Complete : 50% (% Complete updated 12/17/2015 by agaertner)Metric : COPH will provide quarterly updates to the Chancellor.Time : Complete in FY 2016Type : Maintain or grow existing programResource : No new resources




Primary Gaertner, AletaProgram Evaluation Administrator









Goal 4Complete the campus-wide facilities master planning process for a decade long horizon.

Goal 5Develop requests to the NU Foundation to identify philanthropic support for new and existing initiatives.

UNMC College of Public Health - 11.5.1 NU Foundation Student Initiatives Narrative description : To make Nebraska the healthiest state within 5 years through implementing innovative programs and solutions resulting in healthier communities across the state, the COPH will coordinate closely with NU Foundation staff to develop donor proposals for priority initiatives, including attracting, recruiting, and retaining talented students to build the next generation of public health professionals.

Complete : 3% (% Complete updated 1/12/2016 by agaertner)NU Strategic Framework : QualityMetric : $10M to create both merit- and need- based student scholarships, summer fellowships and internships, and a Public Health Scholars Program. (Provide partial to full tuition support to employees of Nebraska state or local health departments who must remain employed by a state or local health department for 3-years after completion of their degree.)Time : Complete after FY2018Type : Maintain or grow existing programResource : Self-sustaining















UNMC College of Public Health - 11.5.2 NU Foundation Faculty Initiatives Narrative description : To make Nebraska the healthiest state within 5 years through implementing innovative programs and solutions resulting in healthier communities across the state, the COPH will coordinate closely with NU Foundation staff to develop donor proposals for priority initiatives, including attracting, recruiting, and retaining talented faculty.

Complete : 10% (% Complete updated 1/12/2016 by agaertner)NU Strategic Framework : QualityMetric : $10M to create professorships in priority areas of health including: health promotion (cancer and heart disease prevention, smoking cessation, chronic disease prevention, etc.), mental health, health disparities, violence prevention, childhood obesity, childhood development, aging, climate change, public health informatics, and global health.Time : Complete after FY2018Type : Maintain or grow existing programResource : Self-sustaining





Collaborative Rogan, Eleanor Professor [email protected] 402-559-4095








UNMC College of Public Health - 11.5.3 NU Foundation Research Initiatives Narrative description : To make Nebraska the healthiest state within 5 years through implementing innovative programs and solutions resulting in healthier communities across the state, the COPH will coordinate closely with NU Foundation staff to develop donor proposals for priority initiatives, including becoming the leader in new public health discoveries.

Complete : 1% (% Complete updated 1/12/2016 by agaertner)NU Strategic Framework : QualityMetric : (a) $5M in seed grants for innovative ideas and to collect preliminary data for national level grants. (b) $15M for community based health transformation and/or health system transformation and innovation.Time : Complete after FY2018Type : Maintain or grow existing programResource : Self-sustaining















UNMC College of Public Health - 11.5.4 NU Foundation Program Initiatives Narrative description : To make Nebraska the healthiest state within 5 years through implementing innovative programs and solutions resulting in healthier communities across the state, the COPH will coordinate closely with NU Foundation staff to develop donor proposals for priority initiatives, including becoming the leader in cancer prevention and population science.

Complete : 0% (% Complete updated 1/12/2016 by agaertner)NU Strategic Framework : QualityMetric : $10M for Cancer Prevention and Population Science Center.Time : Complete after FY2018Type : Develop new programResource : Self-sustaining













Goal 6Obtain NCI Comprehensive Cancer Center designation for the Fred and Pamela Buffett Cancer Center in 2021.

UNMC College of Public Health - 11.6.1 Cancer Prevention and Control Narrative description : The COPH will develop and promote innovations that effectively prevent and monitor cancer. To attain National Cancer Institute designation as a comprehensive cancer center, the Fred and Pamela Buffett Cancer Center must have a robust program in cancer prevention and population science. The program must have at least five peer reviewed and federally (NIH) funded research projects from a minimum of three principal investigators. Successful programs substantially exceed this minimum.



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Complete : 5% (% Complete updated 1/12/2016 by agaertner)NU Strategic Framework : ResearchMetric : (a) The COPH will establish a Center for Cancer Prevention and Population Science. (b) The COPH will recruit and hire a Director of the Center for Cancer Prevention and Population Science. (c) The COPH will recruit and hire sufficient research staff to have at least 8 peer reviewed and funded projects from 5 Principal Investigators.Time : Complete in FY 2016Type : Develop new programResource : New resources necessary - space, external/grant funding, operating budget, capital budget, faculty/staff



Cowan, Kenneth Director [email protected] 402-559-4238


Collaborative Nayar, Preethy Assoc Professor [email protected] 402-559-1981


Berger, Angela Staff Nurse [email protected] 763-3600

Cohen, Marlene Professor [email protected] 402-559-5358

Hollingsworth, Michael Professor [email protected] 402-559-8343

Batra, Surinder Chairperson [email protected] 402-559-5455

Correa, Antonia Outreach Project Specialist [email protected] 402-559-3670



Zahid, Muhammad Research Asst Professor [email protected] 402-559-8912


Booton, Ryan Software Developer [email protected] 402-559-8443

Houston, Wayne Community Health Program Manager


Thayer, Sarah Professor [email protected] 402-559-7298

Daneu, Karen Susan G. Komen NE Chapter


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Strategic PRISM - UNMC/Nebraska Medicine Strategic Plan ... · UNMC College of Public Health - 4.1.2 i-EXCEL Public Health Curriculum Narrative description: The COPH will develop