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Dillard
University
Founded 1869
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Dr.
Michael L. Lomax, President
Dillard University
2601 Gentilly Boulevard
New Orleans
,
LA
70122
Phone: 504-283-8822
Fax #: 504-288-8663
Enrollment
1953
BACKGROUND
Dillard
University
is a private,
historically black, faith based liberal arts institution. Dillard's
history dates back to 1869. On June 12, the American Missionary
Association of the Congregational Church founded
Straight
University
, and, on July 8, the Freedman's Aid Society of the Methodist Episcopal
Church established
Union
Normal School
.
Straight
University
and
Union
Normal School
were subsequently renamed
Straight
College
.
On
June In 1930,
New Orleans
University
and
Straight
College
merged to form
Dillard
University
. The University was named in honor of James Hardy Dillard, whose
distinguished service in the education of African Americans in the South
forms an important chapter in the history of American education.
HEALTH
RELATED ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
The
Division of Nursing was established in 1942 and became the fifth
academic division of
Dillard
University
. The Division of Nursing has the distinction of being the first
National League for Nursing accredited program in the state of
Louisiana
. Courses are offered for Health Professions and Related Sciences.
ACADEMIC
PROGRAMS
The
Division of Social Sciences offers courses of study leading to the
Bachelor of Arts degree in African World Studies, History, Political
Science, Sociology, Sociology and Criminal Justice, Sociology and Social
Welfare, and
Urban
Studies and Public Policy: Students are trained in both traditional and
contemporary theoretical principals and research methods within their
chosen fields. Other academic programs include business. Degrees awarded
include: Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Science
in nursing
ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION
Dillard
has invested more than $40 million in infrastructure improvements since
the beginning of President Michael L. Lomax's term in 1997. Dillard is
also engaged in an on going re-imagining of the entire academic
enterprise.
The
university seeks to provide the most knowledgeable faculty teaching in
programs designed not only to meet but also shape the contours and needs
of the 21st century. Dillard has recently created a special Pre-Law
Curriculum for prospective Law school attendees. The Office of Global
Studies & Dillard University's
International
Center
for Economic Freedom (DUICEF) provides overall leadership to the
University's international education program objectives.
OTHER
CAPABILITIES
Dillard
University has recently developed a joint collaboration with the
Division of Business and Community Labor United (CLU) to create LA RICE
(Louisiana Research Institute for Community Empowerment), a research
think tank devoted to increasing awareness and making suggestions for
the resolution of community problems.
CONTACTS
Dr.
Edwina Frank
Dean and Professor
Dillard
University
Division of Nursing
2601
Gentilly Boulevard
New Orleans
,
Louisiana
70122
504 816/4717 or 4719
Fax
504/ 816-4861
Ivory
Williams
Associate
Vice President for Institutional Advancement
504/816-4670
Fax
504/816-4826
HBCU
Capabilities
1.
Information Systems
2.
Health Services Research Development
-
Testing
improved ways of providing services to different ethnic and racial
groups, languages and cultures
-
Testing
innovative approaches to the improvement of quality of health
service for Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries
-
Prevention
and education of HIV/AIDS
-
Health
services provided to the geriatric beneficiary
-
Health
disparities in vulnerable at risk populations
-
Physical
activity and Overweight and obesity
-
Responsible
sexual behavior
-
Injury
and violence
-
Environmental
quality
-
Access
to health services to inpatient and outpatient services, physician
services, laboratory and x-ray services and well baby/child care
-
Primary
and secondary collection of existing data files and databases
-
Statistical
compilations and reporting
3.
Community Health Outreach/Education Services
-
Maintaining
a working relationship with Community Organization
-
Serve
on Community Advisory Boards
-
Provide
advertising services for promoting community public relations
-
Prevention
of cancer in special populations project
-
Community
key informant strategy
-
Service
to the disabled
-
Effects
of information and consumer knowledge on choice of health plan
-
Production
of consumer pamphlets, beneficiary booklets, educational directory
-
Workshop
facilitation
-
Translation
and interpreter services
-
Conduct
all Pre and Post meeting activities
4.
Program Evaluation
-
Provide
measurement instruments
-
Extraction
of specialized data from existing databases
-
Evaluate
relationship between compliance with medical regimes and patient
satisfaction with health services
-
Publications
evaluation and improvement services
-
Evaluation
of preventive health services for rural and urban areas for Medicare
beneficiaries
-
Telemedicine
technologies
-
Certified
nurse practitioner
-
Hospitals,
clinics, laboratories and research facilities
5.
Technical Assistance
-
Conduct
large surveys of beneficiaries
-
Provide
research methodology and statistical services
-
Assessment
of risk and adjustment system development life insurance industry
practices and economic issues
-
Provide
laboratory and research facilities
-
Consulting,
auditing and cost advisory services
-
Development
of cost reporting and analysis system
6.
Training
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Grambling
State
University
Founded 1901
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Dr.
Neari F. Warner, Acting President
Post
Office Box 607
Grambling
,
LA
71245
318-274-2211
Fax
318-274-2398
Website:
www.gram.edu
Enrollment
4716
BACKGROUND
Grambling
State
University
is a publicly supported institution that grants
undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees.
Its philosophy is that education is the cornerstone of a
creative, enlightened, participative and responsive society.
The University serves the needs of Black citizens of the north
central region of
Louisiana
and offers international education also.
HEALTH
RELATED DEGREE PROGRAMS
Grambling
offers health related degree programs in both nursing and biological
science.
OTHER
ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
Other
Academic programs offered include business, education, liberal arts,
science and technology, social work and criminal justice.
ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION
Grambling
State
University
now offers a doctorate (Ed. D.) in curriculum and
instruction, development education, and educational leadership.
The University has been involved in research, which focuses on
computer systems for a battlefield environment.
OTHER
ACTIVITIES
Other
activities include a Radio Station, Television Station,
Media
Center
, USDA Extension Service,
Distance Learning and a Substance Abuse Program.
CONTACTS
Ms.
Brenda G. Willis
Director
of Sponsored Research and Grants Administrator
P.O.
Drawer 843
Grambling
,
LA
71245
318-/274-2704
Fax
318-274-4090
willisbg@martin.gram.edu
Dr.
Betty Smith
School
of
Nursing
, Dean
318/
274-2528
Dr.
Gerald Ellis
Vice
President for Academic Affairs
318/
274-2291
Fax
318- 274 3230
Dr.
Glenda J. Island
Researcher
318/
274-6339
islandgj@alphaO.gram.edu
HBCU
CAPABILITIES
1.
Information Systems
-
Computer
network including Internet Access
-
Local
Area Network and Wide Area Network services
-
Satellite
uplinks and downlinks
-
Data
services
-
On-site
hardware services and maintenance
-
On-site
software development and/or maintenance
-
Web
development and maintenance
-
Digital
materials production department
-
Video
conferencing
2.
Health Services Research Development
-
Prevention
and education of HIV/AIDS
-
Testing
innovative approaches to payment and health services delivery
-
Testing
improvement of quality health services for beneficiaries
-
Testing
improved ways of providing services to different ethnic, racial
groups, languages and culture
-
Testing
leading health indicators of Healthy People 2010 Objectives
-
Prevention
of breast cancer through mammography screening
-
Gerontology
-
Health
disparities in vulnerable risk populations
-
Use
of preventive services for African Americans
-
Substance
Abuse And Tobacco use
-
Assessment
of quality health care
-
Health
status, access and, barriers to care
-
Service
delivery in rural and urban areas
-
Use
of Medicare and Medicaid by special populations
-
State
and regional financing
-
Long-term
care programs
3.
Community Health Outreach/Education Services
-
Maintaining
a working relationship with Community Organizations
-
Serve
on Community Advisory Boards
-
Provide
advertising services for promoting community public relations
-
Conduct
health and medical fairs and promote job fairs and career
conventions
-
Community
key informant strategy
-
HIV/AIDS
education to vulnerable populations
-
Effects
of information and consumer knowledge on choice of health plan
-
Production
of consumer pamphlets, beneficiary booklets, educational directory
-
Workshop
facilitation and provision of disabled services
-
Translation
and interpreter services, general and Spanish
-
Conduct
all Pre and Post meeting activities
4.
Program Evaluation
-
Provide
measurement instruments and performance in managed care plans
-
Extraction
of specialized data from existing databases
-
Evaluate
relationship between compliance with medical regimes and patient
satisfaction with health services
-
Publications
evaluation and improvement services
-
Enrollment
of children in State Children Health Insurance Program (SCHIP)
-
Evaluation
of hospitals and clinics, facilities for the mentally retarded and
psychiatric hospitals
5.
Technical Assistance
-
Conduct
large surveys of beneficiaries
-
Provide
research methodology and statistical services
-
Assessment
of risk and adjustment system development life insurance industry
practices and economic issues
-
Consulting,
auditing and cost advisory services
-
Development
of cost reporting and analysis system
-
Rural
health care network development, financing and assistance
6.
Training
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Southern
University
A & M
College
Founded
1880
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Dr.
Leon Tarver, Southern University System-President
4th
Floor,
J. S.
Clark
Administration
Building
Baton Rouge,
LA.
70813
225/
771-4680
Fax:
225/ 771-5522
http://www.SUS.edu
Dr.
Edward R. Jackson, Chancellor
Southern
University
A & M
College
3
rd Floor,
J. S.
Clark
Administration
Building
Baton Rouge
,
LA.
70813
225/
771-5020
Fax
225/ 771-2018
www.subr.edu
Enrollment
9,095
BACKGROUND
Southern
University
A & M
College
is a publicly supported land-grant institution that awards associate,
baccalaureate, masters and doctorate degrees.
Southern opened with 12 students, 5 faculty and a $10,000
appropriation. With the
passage of the 1890 Morrill Act, the University was reorganized to
receive land-grant funds. From
its humble beginnings, Southern University has grown to become the only
Historically Black Land Grant university system in the
United States
. With in the system there
are five campuses: Southern University at
Baton Rouge
opened in 1880, Southern University at
New Orleans
opened in 1956, Southern University at
Shreveport
opened in 1964, the Southern University Law Center opened in 1985 and
the most recent campus Southern University Agricultural Research and
Extension
Center
opened in 2000. The
institutions of the Southern University System offer 152 degree programs
ranging from certificates to the doctorate. Each campus has its own
chancellor and institutional leadership.
The campus at
Shreveport
awards associate degrees and technical certificates only but serves as a
resource for statewide projects involving the Southern University
System.
HEALTH
RELATED DEGREE PROGRAMS
The
School
of
Nursing
located at the Southern University A & M College campus offers
bachelor, masters, nurse practitioner and doctorate programs. The
School
of
Nursing
is the second HBCU to offer a doctorate program in Nursing.
Additionally Southern University offers a Master’s degree in
Health Care Administration and a bachelor degree in Rehabilitation
Counseling. A requirement
for graduation for all SUBR students is that they must complete 4 credit
hour of health education. Courses
in health are offered in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction
Division of Health, Physical Education and Recreation.
Additionally, the Department of Behavioral Studies and Education
Leadership offers a master’s program for health counselors.
The Center for Health Sciences and the Center for Social Research
are actively conducting health related research.
The Department of Social Work offers courses in HIV/AID
Education. The Center for
Wellness, opened in 1992, conducts community based health services
research and serves as a health education and learning center for
students, faculty, staff and the community.
OTHER
ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
Other
academic programs include Agriculture Sciences, Family and Consumer
Sciences, Education, Engineering, Law, Public Administration,
Architecture, Music, Business, Mass Communication, Computer Science,
Social Work, Sociology, Center for Energy and Environmental Studies,
Health
Research
Center
, Center For Social Research.
ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION
Through
cooperative agreements with
Louisiana
State
University
,
Pennington
Nutrition
Research
Center
,
Bowie
State
University
, and other HBCUs SUBR has developed many health related programs.
There are numerous dual degree programs offered at SUBR, which
are in conjunction with LSU,
Jackson
State
University
and
Xavier
University
. Southern
University
Center
for Wellness was one of the eight HBCUs that participated in the CMS
sponsored Horizon Flu Immunization Project. Southern
University
A & M
College
seeks to insure that all graduates are broadly educated and prepared for
life-long learning to meet the changing demands of society.
OTHER
ACTIVITIES:
SUBR’s
other activities include: the Center for Energy and Environmental
Studies, HBCU-UP Strengthening Minorities Access to Research and
Training (SMART), Synthesis Coalition, Center For Wellness, Timbuktu
Academy, Louis Stokes Louisiana Alliance for Minority Participation
(LS-LAMP), Louisiana Space Consortium LaSpace, Urban Recreation
Research, School of Nursing Office of Nursing Research, GLOBE, and a
Nurse Managed Clinic with a Mobile Unit.
COOPERATIVE
EDUCATION PROGRAMS:
Southern
University’s Career Services offers Alternating Co-op, involving
alternating semesters of full-time on campus study with semesters of
full-time employment and Parallel Co-op involving part-time work while
attending formal classes.
CONTACTS
Dr.
Mildred Smalley
Vice
Chancellor Office of Research and Strategic Initiatives
P.O. Box
9272
225/
771-3890 Fax 225/ 771- 3361
MRSmalley@aol.com
Ms.
Cheryl Hall
Director
of Office of Grants and sponsored Programs
225/
771-2809
Fax
225/ 771-5231
Dr.
Betty Fomby
Director
of Center For Wellness
Associate
Professor,
School
of
Nursing
225/
771-4304
Fax
225/ 771-5804
bfomby@aol.com
Dr.
Janet Rami
Dean,
School
of
Nursing
225-
771-2166
Fax
225/771 2641
janetrami@suson.subr.edu
HBCU
CAPABILITIES
1.
Information Systems
-
Computer
network including Internet Access
-
Local
Area Network (LAN)
-
Wide
Area Network
-
Satellite
uplinks and downlinks
-
Data
entry, collection, storage and management
-
Software
development and/or maintenance
-
On-site
hardware services and maintenance
-
Web
development and management
-
Printed
materials production department
-
Digital
materials production department
-
Video
production, script writing, casting and studio facilities
-
Video
conferencing capabilities
2.
Health Services Research
Development
-
Prevention
and education of HIV/AIDS
-
Prevention
of breast cancer through mammography screening
-
Gerontology
-
Health
disparities in vulnerable risk populations
-
Use
of preventive services for African Americans
-
Substance
Abuse and Tobacco use
-
Assessment
of quality health care
-
Health
status, access and, barriers to care
-
Service
delivery in rural and urban areas
-
Use
of Medicare and Medicaid by special populations
-
State
and regional financing
-
Long-term
care programs
-
Conduct
large surveys of beneficiaries
-
Provide
research methodology and statistical services
-
Assessment
of risk and adjustment system development life insurance industry
practices and economic issues
-
Provide
laboratory and research facilities
-
Developing
and assigning nurse practitioner role
-
Environmental
studies
-
Psychosocial
problems experienced by African Americans
-
Nutritional
related health problems
-
State
Children’s Health Insurance Program
-
Testing
interventions to reduce Medicaid cost for African American teens
with spinal cord injury
-
Testing
ways to reduce educational barriers created by low literacy in
African Americans
3.
Community Health
Outreach/Education Services
-
Maintaining
a working relationship with Community Organizations
-
Serve
on Community Advisory Boards
-
Provide
advertising services for promoting community public relations
-
Prevention
of cancer in special populations projects
-
Community
key informant strategy
-
Service
to the disabled
-
Effects
of information and consumer knowledge on choice of health plan
-
Production
of consumer pamphlets, beneficiary booklets, educational directory
-
Workshop
facilitation
-
Translation
and interpreter services
-
Conduct
all Pre and Post meeting activities
4.
Program Evaluation
-
Provide
measurement instruments
-
Extraction
of specialized data from existing databases
-
Evaluate
relationship between compliance with medical regimes and patient
satisfaction with health services
-
Publications
evaluation and improvement services
-
Evaluation
of beneficiary access to care and disparity outcomes
5.
Technical Assistance
-
Consulting,
auditing and cost advisory services
-
Development
of cost reporting and analysis systems
-
Computer
technology
-
Data
analysis and interpretation
6.
Training
-
Training
programs exist at SUBR for community workers, social
workers, health counselors, and community outreach workers.
Undergraduate students at SUBR are provided special community
service training through the requirement for graduation of having
worked 60 hours in community service.
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Southern
University at
New Orleans
Founded
1956
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Dr.
Press L. Robinson, Sr., Interim Chancellor
6400 Press Drive
Southern University at
New Orleans
New Orleans
,
LA
70126
504/ 286-5314
Fax: 504 286-5131
http://www.suno.edu
ENROLLMENT
4,000
BACKGROUND
Southern University at New Orleans
(SUNO) is a
senior state institution of higher learning. It was founded as a branch
unit of Southern University and Agricultural and
Mechanical
College
,
Baton Rouge
, by Act 28 of the Extraordinary Session of the Louisiana Legislature of
September 4, 1956, and began its initial year of operation on a
seventeen-acre site located on the perimeter of
Pontchatrain
Park
. With a freshman class of 158 students, one building, and a
faculty of fifteen, the first graduation took place in May 1963 at which
time baccalaureate degrees were awarded to fifteen persons.
HEALTH
RELATED ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
SUNO
is the only campus in the Southern University System that offers courses
of study for substance abuse counselors leading to certification as a
substance abuse professional. Additionally
courses are taught pertaining to health, mental health, gerontology,
children, youth and family.
OTHER
ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
The
University offers approximately 400 different courses and services to
approximately 4,000 students each semester. A range of basic
degree programs in the liberal arts and sciences, business, education,
and the technologies, and graduate degree programs in Social Work,
Criminal Justice, Computer Information Systems, and Urban Education are
among the offerings. SUNO awards associate, bachelors and masters
degrees.
ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION
The
University provides a sound education tailored to meet the special needs
of students coming to an open admissions institution and prepares
students for full participation in a complex and changing society.
The University offers a liberal education directed toward the
achievement of higher literacy and a broad intellectual development,
which in turn serves as a foundation for training in one of the
professions.
SUNO
offers both a Baccalaureate Social Work Program and a Master of Social
Work Program. SUNO's Title
III Satellite Telecommunications Network Interface Program is a
comprehensive educational telecommunications service and production
center. The services provided by this federally funded facility impact,
it is estimated, over 80,000 people per year via daily cable, microwave,
video-playback, and/or satellite networking. The Center for African and
African American Studies (CAAAS) at Southern University at
New Orleans
was founded in 1989. The mission of the Center is to serve as a
cultural, research, and teaching resource that will identify, collect,
develop, preserve, and disseminate new and expanded information and
materials about the African heritage, the African American experience,
and African and African American contributions to world civilization.
CONTACTS
Dr.
Cheryl Cramer
Director,
Office of Institutional Advancement
504/286-5237
Fax
504/284-5537
Dr.
William Belisle
Grants,
Sponsored Research, and Contracts Officer
504/286-5237
Fax
504/284-5537
HBCU
CAPABILITIES
1.
Information Systems
-
Computer
network including Internet Access
-
Satellite
uplinks and downlinks
-
Software
development and/or maintenance
-
Web
development and maintenance
-
Video
conferencing
2.
Health Services Research
Development
-
Prevention
and education of HIV/AIDS
-
Prevention
of breast cancer through mammography screening
-
Gerontology
-
Health
disparities in vulnerable risk populations
-
Use
of preventive services for African Americans
-
Substance
Abuse and Tobacco use
-
Assessment
of quality health care
-
Health
status, access and, barriers to care
-
Service
delivery in rural and urban areas
-
Use
of Medicare and Medicaid by special populations
-
State
and regional financing
-
Long-term
care programs
-
Conduct
large surveys of beneficiaries
-
Provide
research methodology and statistical services
-
Assessment
of risk and adjustment system development life insurance industry
practices and economic issues
-
Provide
laboratory and research facilities
-
Developing
and assigning nurse practitioner role
3. Community Health
Outreach/Education Services
-
Maintaining
a working relationship with Community Organization
-
Serve
on Community Advisory Boards
-
Provide
advertising services for promoting community public relations
-
Prevention
of cancer in special populations project
-
Community
key informant strategy
-
Service
to the disabled
-
Effects
of information and consumer knowledge on choice of health plan
-
Production
of consumer pamphlets, beneficiary booklets, educational directory
-
Workshop
facilitation
-
Translation
and interpreter services
-
Conduct
all Pre and Post meeting activities
4.
Program Evaluation
-
Provide
measurement instruments
-
Extraction
of specialized data from existing databases
-
Evaluate
relationship between compliance with medical regimes and patient
satisfaction with health services
-
Publications
evaluation and improvement services
5. Technical Assistance
6.
TRAINING
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Southern
University at
Shreveport
Founded
1967
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Dr.
Ray L. Belton, Chancellor
Southern University at
Shreveport
Shreveport
,
LA
71107
318/
674-3312 or 3300
Fax 318/ 674-3374
ENROLLMENT
1,185
BACKGROUND
In
1967, Southern University at
Shreveport
made its humble beginnings on what is now called the Martin Luther King,
Jr. Campus. From the beginning, the priority has been to aid
people from diverse backgrounds to improve the quality of their lives
and become contributing participants in this community's cultural and
economic development.
HEALTH
RELATED ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
Southern
University at also offer nationally recognized programs in Radiologic
Technology and Dental Hygiene. Additionally,
the university’s Division of Allied Heath Sciences offers (8)
associate degrees and three (3) certificate programs.
OTHER
ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
Divisional
programs are offered through four (4) departments, namely, Department of
Aerospace Technology, Department of Biology and Chemistry, Department of
Engineering Technology, and Department of Mathematics and Computer
Science.
ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION
Southern
University has two additional locations to serve the educational needs
of the community: the
Downtown
Metro
Center
providing state-of-the-art allied health programs, and the
Aerospace
Technology
Center
that houses the FAA-approved Aerospace Technology and Maintenance
programs. SUSLA is the only campus in the southern University
System that offers a degree in Applied Science in Aviation Maintenance
Technology. In 2001 the University changed the name to Southern
University at
Shreveport
,
Louisiana
(SUSLA).
CONTACTS
Mr.
Haywood Joiner
Chair,
Division of Allied Health Sciences
Allied
Heath Sciences Division
3050 Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive
Shreveport
,
LA
71107
(318)
674-3410 or 1-800-458-1472, Ext. 410
Dr.
Joseph I. Orban
Director
of Research, Planning & Development
3050 Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive
Shreveport
,
LA
71107
(318)
674-3434 or 1-800-458-1472, Ext. 434
HBCU
Capabilities
1.
Information Systems
2.
Health Services Research Development
-
Testing
improved ways of providing services to different ethnic and racial
groups, languages and cultures
-
Health
services provided to the geriatric beneficiary
-
Health
disparities in vulnerable at risk populations
-
Physical
activity and Overweight and obesity
-
Responsible
sexual behavior
-
Injury
and violence
-
Environmental
quality
-
Access
to health services to inpatient and outpatient services, physician
services, laboratory and x-ray services and well baby/child care
-
Primary
and secondary collection of existing data files and databases
-
Statistical
compilations and reporting
3.
Community Health Outreach/Education Services
-
Maintaining
a working relationship with Community Organizations
-
Serve
on Community Advisory Boards
-
Provide
advertising services for promoting community public relations
-
Prevention
of cancer in special populations project
-
Community
key informant strategy
-
Service
to the disabled
-
Effects
of information and consumer knowledge on choice of health plan
-
Production
of consumer pamphlets, beneficiary booklets, educational directory
-
Workshop
facilitation
-
Conduct
all Pre and Post meeting activities
4.
Program Evaluation
-
Provide
measurement instruments
-
Extraction
of specialized data from existing databases
-
Evaluate
relationship between compliance with medical regimes and patient
satisfaction with health services
-
Publications
evaluation and improvement services
-
Evaluation
of preventive health services for rural and urban areas for Medicare
beneficiaries
-
Telemedicine
technologies
-
Certified
nurse practitioner
-
Hospitals,
clinics, laboratories and research facilities
5.
Technical Assistance
-
Conduct
large surveys of beneficiaries
-
Provide
research methodology and statistical services
-
Assessment
of risk and adjustment system development life insurance industry
practices and economic issues
-
Provide
laboratory and research facilities
-
Consulting,
auditing and cost advisory services
-
Development
of cost reporting and analysis system
6.
TRAINING
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SUSLA
provides training to students and coordinates with others in the
support and enhancement of workplace literacy instruction.
Also, this campus provides progressive curriculums and
training for skilled positions in local businesses and industries.
This Southern University is the only campus in the Southern
University System to offer a degree in FAA-approved Aerospace
Technology and Maintenance programs.
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Xavier
University
of
Louisiana
Founded
1915
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Dr.
Norman C. Francis, B.A., J.D., LL.D., President
1 Drexel Drive
New Orleans
,
LA.
70125
504/483-7541
Website:
www.xula.edu
ENROLLMENT
3,912
The
University's major academic units are a
College
of
Arts
and Sciences (undergraduate enrollment - 3,027); a
College
of
Pharmacy
(enrollment- 473), which awards the Doctor of Pharmacy degree; and a
Graduate
School
(enrollment- 343), which awards the M.A.T., the M.A. in education, and
the M.Th. in Theology. The
Drexel
Center
(enrollment - 69) is a community outreach and adult education program.
BACKGROUND
As
the nation's only institution of higher learning that is historically
Black and Catholic, Xavier's purpose from its founding has been to help
create a more just and humane society. Reaffirming its Black heritage
and its Catholic tradition, Xavier offers opportunities in education and
leadership development to the descendants of those historically denied
the liberation of learning. According to the U.S. Department of
Education, Xavier continues to rank first nationally in the number of
African American students earning undergraduate degrees in biology,
physics, and the physical sciences overall. Xavier is one of only six
schools chosen to participate in the National Science Foundation’s
Model Institutions for Excellence in Science, Engineering and
Mathematics programs.
HEALTH
RELATED ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
Xavier
has been especially successful in educating health professionals. The
College
of
Pharmacy
is first in the nation in the number of Doctor of Pharmacy degrees
awarded to African Americans; since 1927 it has graduated nearly 25% of
the 6,500 Black pharmacists practicing in the
United States
. It is one of only two pharmacy schools in
Louisiana
. In pre-medical education, Xavier is first in the nation in placing
African American students into medical schools, where it has been ranked
for the past nine years. The 77% acceptance rate of Xavier graduates by
medical schools is almost twice the national average, and 92% of those
who enter medical schools complete their degree programs.
Xavier
University
is among the nation’s 76 accredited colleges of Pharmacy.
It offers a master’s degree program in Nurse anesthesiology in
conjunction with the Medical Center of Louisiana.
At the undergraduate level, it offers pre-medical and pre-dental
programs.
OTHER
ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
Undergraduate
students who major in the Arts and Humanities, Social Sciences,
Business, Education, Languages or Communications as well as those in the
sciences are required to complete fifty-seven hours of liberal arts core
curriculum courses in English, literature, fine arts, foreign languages,
history, African-American Studies, mathematics, natural sciences,
philosophy, religion, and social sciences in addition to courses for
their major fields. Xavier offers preparation in 42 major areas on the
undergraduate, graduate, and professional degree levels. The University
is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, the
American Council of Pharmaceutical Education, the National Association
of Schools of Music, the American Chemical Society, the Louisiana
Department of Education, and the National Council for Accreditation of
Teacher Education (NCATE). Xavier is the only private school in
Louisiana
accredited by NCATE.
The
University offers Bachelor of Arts degrees in business, natural or
health science, psychology, education, mass communication, political
science and computer science and the graduate
school
of
Arts
and Science.
ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION
Xavier
is first in the nation in enrolling and graduating African Americans in
pharmacy. In fact, the University has educated nearly 25% of the 6,000+
African American pharmacists practicing in the
United States
. Xavier ranks first in the nation in placing African American
students into medical schools, outpacing such prestigious national
competitors as Harvard,
Yale
,
Michigan
, and
North Carolina
, and such prominent HBCU's as Morehouse, Spelman and Howard.
Xavier is a member of the Gulf Coast Athletic Conference.
It offers three intercollegiate sports.
Students cross register for courses at several area universities.
Xavier has several centers such as the institute of
bioenvironmental toxicology, the writing center the speech and hearing
center, the center for advanced teaching, the deep south center for
environmental justice, the economic development center and a center in
cooperation with
Tulane
University
.
COOPERATIVE
EDUCATION PROGRAMS
Xavier
Career Services offers Alternating Co-op, involving alternating
semesters of full-time on campus study with semesters of full-time
employment and Parallel Co-op involving part-time work while attending
formal classes.
OTHER
CAPABILITIES
The
University has other capabilities that include Health Education and
Substance Abuse Programs, Minority Recruiting,
Media
Center
, Curriculum Development and a television station.
Contacts
Dr. Wayne Harris
Dean,
College
of
Pharmacy
504/483-7500
wharris@xula.edu
Dr. Alden Reine
Director of Sponsored Programs
504/485-5446
areine@xula.edu
HBCU CAPABILITIES
1.
Information Systems
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Computer network including Internet Access
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Local Area Network
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Data entry, collection, storage and management
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Software development and maintenance
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Television broadcast
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Video conferencing
2.
Health Services Research Development
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Health disparities in vulnerable risk populations
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Use of preventive services for African Americans
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Substance Abuse. Tobacco use
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Assessment of quality health care
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Long-term care programs
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Has received grants from DHHS-Bureau of Health Professionals
$2,280,000 and DHHS/NIH $461,451
3.
Community Health Outreach/Education Services
4. PROGRAM
EVALUATION
5.
Technical Assistance
Training
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Xavier educates indigent people within the Metropolitan (
New Orleans
) and surrounding areas about health issues and community concerns.
Additionally, through Xavier’s
Drexel
Center
, which is a community outreach and adult education program, both
students and community workers are trained to provide community
service.
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