Advancing Health Equity Through Collaboration
Timeline
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February 2, 2025Experience start
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February 3, 2025Organization Overview - Part I
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February 10, 2025Organization Overview - Part II
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February 24, 2025Organization Overview - Part III
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March 3, 2025Asset Mapping Assignment
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March 15, 2025Data Synthesis Assignment - Part I
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May 17, 2025Experience end
Timeline
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February 2, 2025Experience start
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February 3, 2025Organization Overview - Part I
These assignments will be interspersed around the orientation to our community partner sites. In Part I, students will be expected to research the organizations and respond to prompts in a worksheet.
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February 10, 2025Organization Overview - Part II
In Part II, students will be expected to submit a 2 page paper OR 5-7 minute video describing how the concepts learned in class are reflected (or not) by ONE of the organizations’ work.
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February 24, 2025Organization Overview - Part III
The third part of the assignment will mirror Part II, but for the other organization. More details will be given in class.
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March 3, 2025Asset Mapping Assignment
Will include a virtual or actual “windshield tour” and researching organizations’ websites to create a geographical map of tangible assets. The link to an example of what will be created can be found on page 8 of this resource.
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March 15, 2025Data Synthesis Assignment - Part I
This assignment will be in two parts: Part I will include a concept map of intangible assets that can complement the previous asset map.
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April 14, 2025Data Synthesis Assignment - Part II
Part II will pull together information from a key informant interview and descriptive stats
from surveys to inform campaigns.
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April 23, 2025DRAFT Educational Materials
Due at the end of Class.
Materials digital and print used to highlight key findings from survey data and promote community education.
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May 6, 2025Group Presentations
Each group will be expected to present their campaign materials and justification from their needs assessment to the community partner organizations, fellow classmates, and potentially other stakeholders.
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May 15, 2025Final Educational Materials and Final Reflection Paper
In lieu of a final exam, students will be expected to submit a final paper that demonstrates understanding of course material and ability to describe application of CHNA and health equity concepts in their future work. More information about this paper will be posted on Canvas after Spring Break.
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May 17, 2025Experience end
Experience scope
Categories
Public health Healthcare Communications Community engagementSkills
intercultural competence health equity needs assessment community health public healthPartner with Health Equity students from Hamline University's Public Health Sciences Program. In the "Topics in Health Equity" course, students explore real-world issues, such as health disparities, systemic barriers, and community needs, while building practical skills to create meaningful change.
These students can contribute to your organization's work by researching, assessing community strengths and challenges, and developing actionable strategies to advance health equity. Students can also provide and communicate community health needs assessments, health equity frameworks, and cultural competence.
As an employer, you’ll guide these future public health professionals, sharing your expertise while benefiting from their fresh perspectives and ideas. Together, you can work on impactful projects addressing real challenges, supporting communities, and promoting healthier, more equitable outcomes.
Learners
By collaborating with our students, employers will receive:
- A comprehensive report summarizing key findings and actionable recommendations.
- A final virtual presentation where students present project outcomes and respond to employer questions.
Project timeline
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February 2, 2025Experience start
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February 3, 2025Organization Overview - Part I
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February 10, 2025Organization Overview - Part II
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February 24, 2025Organization Overview - Part III
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March 3, 2025Asset Mapping Assignment
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March 15, 2025Data Synthesis Assignment - Part I
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May 17, 2025Experience end
Timeline
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February 2, 2025Experience start
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February 3, 2025Organization Overview - Part I
These assignments will be interspersed around the orientation to our community partner sites. In Part I, students will be expected to research the organizations and respond to prompts in a worksheet.
-
February 10, 2025Organization Overview - Part II
In Part II, students will be expected to submit a 2 page paper OR 5-7 minute video describing how the concepts learned in class are reflected (or not) by ONE of the organizations’ work.
-
February 24, 2025Organization Overview - Part III
The third part of the assignment will mirror Part II, but for the other organization. More details will be given in class.
-
March 3, 2025Asset Mapping Assignment
Will include a virtual or actual “windshield tour” and researching organizations’ websites to create a geographical map of tangible assets. The link to an example of what will be created can be found on page 8 of this resource.
-
March 15, 2025Data Synthesis Assignment - Part I
This assignment will be in two parts: Part I will include a concept map of intangible assets that can complement the previous asset map.
-
April 14, 2025Data Synthesis Assignment - Part II
Part II will pull together information from a key informant interview and descriptive stats
from surveys to inform campaigns.
-
April 23, 2025DRAFT Educational Materials
Due at the end of Class.
Materials digital and print used to highlight key findings from survey data and promote community education.
-
May 6, 2025Group Presentations
Each group will be expected to present their campaign materials and justification from their needs assessment to the community partner organizations, fellow classmates, and potentially other stakeholders.
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May 15, 2025Final Educational Materials and Final Reflection Paper
In lieu of a final exam, students will be expected to submit a final paper that demonstrates understanding of course material and ability to describe application of CHNA and health equity concepts in their future work. More information about this paper will be posted on Canvas after Spring Break.
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May 17, 2025Experience end
Project Examples
Requirements
The ideal projects align with the course's emphasis on health equity and community-focused public health. Examples include:
- Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA): Compile data and evidence on a local community's health strengths and challenges.
- Health Equity Framework Development: Design a tailored framework to address specific health disparities in underserved populations.
- Public Health Campaign Analysis: Evaluate an ongoing health campaign and recommend strategies for improvement.
- Barriers to Health Equity Report: Identify and assess systemic barriers impacting health outcomes within a specific demographic.
- Cultural Competency Training Resources: Develop training materials to enhance cultural humility for public health practitioners.
Timeline
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February 2, 2025Experience start
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February 3, 2025Organization Overview - Part I
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February 10, 2025Organization Overview - Part II
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February 24, 2025Organization Overview - Part III
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March 3, 2025Asset Mapping Assignment
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March 15, 2025Data Synthesis Assignment - Part I
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May 17, 2025Experience end
Timeline
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February 2, 2025Experience start
-
February 3, 2025Organization Overview - Part I
These assignments will be interspersed around the orientation to our community partner sites. In Part I, students will be expected to research the organizations and respond to prompts in a worksheet.
-
February 10, 2025Organization Overview - Part II
In Part II, students will be expected to submit a 2 page paper OR 5-7 minute video describing how the concepts learned in class are reflected (or not) by ONE of the organizations’ work.
-
February 24, 2025Organization Overview - Part III
The third part of the assignment will mirror Part II, but for the other organization. More details will be given in class.
-
March 3, 2025Asset Mapping Assignment
Will include a virtual or actual “windshield tour” and researching organizations’ websites to create a geographical map of tangible assets. The link to an example of what will be created can be found on page 8 of this resource.
-
March 15, 2025Data Synthesis Assignment - Part I
This assignment will be in two parts: Part I will include a concept map of intangible assets that can complement the previous asset map.
-
April 14, 2025Data Synthesis Assignment - Part II
Part II will pull together information from a key informant interview and descriptive stats
from surveys to inform campaigns.
-
April 23, 2025DRAFT Educational Materials
Due at the end of Class.
Materials digital and print used to highlight key findings from survey data and promote community education.
-
May 6, 2025Group Presentations
Each group will be expected to present their campaign materials and justification from their needs assessment to the community partner organizations, fellow classmates, and potentially other stakeholders.
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May 15, 2025Final Educational Materials and Final Reflection Paper
In lieu of a final exam, students will be expected to submit a final paper that demonstrates understanding of course material and ability to describe application of CHNA and health equity concepts in their future work. More information about this paper will be posted on Canvas after Spring Break.
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May 17, 2025Experience end