School of Health Policy and Management Operational Plan Mary Wiktorowicz Chair and Associate Professor

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1 School of Health Policy and Management Operational Plan Mary Wiktorowicz Chair and Associate Professor

2 A. Enhancing the Student Experience School of Health Policy and Management Operational Plan Actions Expected Results Results Timeline Lead / Team A.1 Develop new experiential education opportunities, including ways for students to work in communities to experience professions A.1.1 Grow EE student placements to: provide BHS students with invaluable education attract enrolments increase program visibility Vehicle: Courses Benefit: Course credit 1. HLST Project Management: Field Experience 2. HLST Applied Research Approaches in Health Studies a) York Central Hospital b) Toronto Community Care Access Centre c) Westpark Hospital d) Central LHIN May 2010 SHPM Chair, UPD, Associate Deans Professional and International, and Students 3. Create a template for developing partnerships with organizations: rationale, benefits, supervisors time commitment, etc. 4. Initiate post-program internship with healthrelated organizations 5. Match masters and doctoral student interests with research project opportunities available through above external organizations

3 A. Enhancing the Student Experience A.5 Create defining experiences for all Faculty of Health students A.5.4 Develop a plan to strengthen the Bachelor of Health Studies program re: of growth and quality of applicant Form a Task Force on SHPM undergraduate education to assess: i. Options and targets for applicant quality and enrollment growth in Bachelor of Health Studies (BHS) ii. Possibilities for outreach, branding and marketing including 10 th anniversary July 1, 2011 iii. Contribute to a potential BA in Health program Task Force Steering Committee 3 sub-committees: 1. Strengthen and market the Bachelor of Health Studies (BHS) A comprehensive plan to address BHS enrollment growth and applicant quality & position the School for the future. Plan will include priorities, proposed actions & a roadmap for implementation. Must work with current budget, & consider strategic opportunities for growth April 2010 SHPM Chair, UPD, SHPM faculty members, Dean, Assoc. Deans: Students, Professional and International, FEO 2. Partnership with the School of Administrative Studies (SAS) In partnership with SAS, develop a collaborative program. Work with the Certified Management Accountants of Ontario (CMA) to establish a certification program in health administration. Phase I: CMA Accelerated Program Phase II: employment placements 3. Contribute to a plan for a potential new degree in the Faculty of Health (e.g. BA in Health) A feasibility study of a new BA in Health degree focusing on public health, global health and social determinants. Committee will address: conceptual basis of the program, need and attractiveness to potential students, partnerships for faculty complement and collaboration, the competition, critical issues for making a decision.

4 A. Enhancing the Student Experience A.10 Manage ourselves effectively and continue to pursue innovation in program delivery A.10.2 Implement the MA and direct-entry PhD in Health Program 1. Health Policy and Equity field launched in fall with 16 grad students (6 MA, 10 PhD) 2. Submit field in Health system management and information for approval to OCGS Contingent on strategic faculty appointments recently frozen in: Health Informatics, Health Research Methods SHPM Chair, GPDs A.10.3 Develop a plan for a Professional Masters 1. Develop a proposal for a Professional Masters in Health Leadership, field in Health System Integration i. Determine format: Flex modular; blended online - in person ii. Seek funding from MOHLTC, speaker series and foundation support iii. Identify field experts iv. Working with Blackstone Partners to gather information on market demand and niche 2. Consult with relevant faculties at York U, and submit proposal to OCGS SHPM Chair, GPD, UPD, Dean

5 B. Generating Innovative Research B.3 Continue to build specialized research partnerships with local and provincial organizations and sustain B.3 Collaborate with Central Local Health Integration Network (LHIN), North York General, York Central and Humber Hospitals: submit research proposal to CIHR and conduct research Dean, SHPM Chair, UPD B.6 Identify emerging trends and innovative research opportunities, and facilitate their development B.6.5 Innovation in Critical Disability Studies 1. Establish a new Centre for Disability, Human Rights and Law 2. Establish a Research Chair in Disability, Human Rights and Law 3. Add an additional t/s faculty member to support the CDS grad program (90 students: 77 MA, 13 PhD) 2010 Dean, Assoc Dean Research, SHPM Chair

6 C. Connecting with Communities: local and global C2. Enhance external partnerships Develop partnerships with: 1. Canadian College of Health Service Executives (CCHSE) to support BHS program through: presentation panels, student memberships, student accreditation and mentorship. 2. Certified Management Accountants (CMA) of Ontario SHPM Chair, UPD, Associate Dean Professional and International D. Developing Faculty and Staff D.1 Create new means of enabling intellectual exchange among faculty members Hold a session to explore vision for School research 2012 SHPM Chair, GPDs, faculty members E. Building Key Support Resources E.6 Develop proposal for a Professional Masters in Health Leadership, field in Integrated Health Systems 2010 SHPM Chair, GPD, UPD, Dean