The purpose of the Professional Workforce Development Committee (PWDC) is to collaboratively assess, prepare, collect, and offer ongoing training, technical assistance, and professional development activities for the current and future public health workforce.
The primary responsibilities of the PWDC are to establish and oversee a range of professional development activities for the School’s continuing education, professional development, and technical assistance programs. Recommendations from the SPH External Advisory Council, DEIC, and SPH alumni are incorporated into the work of the PWDC. Professional curricula and training opportunities provided by the committee are intended to meet expressed workforce needs and exemplify the SPH Guiding Statements, notably including the core commitment to promoting a healthy and equitable society.
Key responsibilities of the PWDC involve the support and monitoring of compliance with School and University policies and accreditation guidelines relevant for workforce development, including:
Identify the school’s professional workforce partners of interest.
Conduct and compile professional development and technical assistance needs assessments, with feedback from professional workforce partners.
Develop, provide, and compile a range of topical and skills-based professional development offerings.
Develop and maintain continuing education policies, programs, and activities for the public health workforce.
Assure that SPH professional development and technical assistance offerings are provided across a range of formats, according to workforce partner needs.
Monitor and periodically revise SPH-delivered continuing education policies, programs, and activities for the public health workforce.
Develop workforce alliances to facilitate professional development and technical assistance initiatives.