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Session 1 Why this seminar? Why this group? Why Global Health? What does it take to live and work successfully overseas? Welcome from the Dean and participant introductions Why this seminar and why Global Health? Our responsibilities as University at Albany “global ambassadors” Traits and skills of successful expatriates and global citizens living away from home Upcoming sessions and events Living and Working Abroad Seminar Fall 2015

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Session 1

Why this seminar? Why this group? Why Global

Health? What does it take to live and work

successfully overseas?

•Welcome from the Dean and participant introductions

•Why this seminar and why Global Health?

•Our responsibilities as University at Albany “global ambassadors”

•Traits and skills of successful expatriates and global citizens living away from home

•Upcoming sessions and events

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Q. Why global health?

A. Public health is global health

According to the ASPPH’s “Framing the Future” task force, the the

second 100 years of public health education will and must include a

greater focus on global health

“Global health is public health. Sharp distinctions between local and

global issues seem increasingly irrelevant when infectious agents can

arrive at any airport; carbon emissions on one continent influence

agriculture on another; many tobacco, food and beverage companies are

global enterprises; and workforce shortages in one country compound

health risks elsewhere.”

Source: Public Health Trends and Redesigned Education: Blue Ribbon Public Health

Employers’ Advisory Board: Summary of Interviews (page 3); ASPPH “Framing the Future

Task Force;” September 2013

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… Global Health is and will be an “essential element” of Public

Health Education

“A global perspective benefits everyone, even those who stay in local

health departments or never leave the United States. Global health

should be a part of every public health students’ education, beyond a

specific three credit course. In a nation of immigrants, all public health

workers need to understand cultural and geopolitical sensitivities, power

dynamics, and the influence of culture on health. Global health presents

an opportunity to learn and adopt different models and best practices.”

Source: Public Health Trends and Redesigned Education: Blue Ribbon Public Health

Employers’ Advisory Board: Summary of Interviews (page 6); ASPPH “Framing the Future

Task Force;” September 2013

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Global Health is Public Health…..New Yorkers agree!!!

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Global Health is Public Health…..New Yorkers agree!!!

Living and Working Abroad Seminar

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Global Health is Public Health…..New Yorkers agree!!!

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“President Obama to propose

$45 million increase to protect

global health”

Global Health remains a top priority for public &

private donors alike...

Obligated

Program Area Total

1 3.1 - Health 5,452,864,656

2 5.1 - Protection, Assistance and Solutions 2,081,612,828

3 4.4 - Infrastructure 1,334,660,078

4 4.5 - Agriculture 1,056,568,843

5 2.2 - Good Governance 959,078,907

6 3.2 - Education 843,620,202

7 6.2 - Administration and Oversight 624,669,655

8 4.8 - Environment 617,336,700

9 4.1 - Macroeconomic Foundation for Grow th 359,595,889

10 1.6 - Conflict Mitigation and Reconciliation 357,545,060

11 4.6 - Private Sector Competitiveness 340,017,047

12 2.4 - Civil Society 319,680,857

13 6.1 - Program Design and Learning 223,789,100

14 2.3 - Political Competition and Consensus-Building 213,908,460

15 2.1 - Rule of Law and Human Rights 188,744,542

16 3.3 - Soc. & Econ Services & Protection for Vulnerable Populations 183,067,479

17 4.3 - Financial Sector 176,518,005

18 1.4 - Counter-Narcotics 161,800,700

19 5.2 - Disaster Readiness 157,449,576

20 4.2 - Trade and Investment 126,366,070

NEWS: GLOBAL HEALTH

US-led Global Health

Security agenda

takes off

…and funding levels continue to increase!

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Why a global perspective is essential for today’s public

health students and professionals?

• Health status is determined by things such as income,

education, knowledge, sex, social status, access to

services, etc.

• Enormous progress has been made in the last 50 years to

improve health status in many countries

• However this progress has been uneven and there are

enormous disparities within and across countries

• The world continues “to shrink” and become more global

If these things are true, what are the implications for

today’s public health students and professionals?

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Why should we care are about the health of other people

in other countries?

• Disease does not respect boundaries

• Social and economic development links between

countries in a growing interdependent world

• Ethical and human rights dimensions to health and

well being

• Implications of health and the spread of disease on

issues of global security and stability

• Globalization of pandemic threats and the need for

multi-national coordinated responses

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The Role of the Center for Global Health….

…..in a nutshell Introducing new academic offerings and fostering exchanges / leveraging

relationships to help create new opportunity for students and our faculty to

engage in global public health issues.

Some advice for students interested in Global Health?

http://csis.org/multimedia/video-what-advice-do-you-have-students-interested-global-health

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Global Citizenship – definition from Wikipedia

Global citizenship is the application of the concept of citizenship to a global level; it is strongly connected with globalization and cosmopolitanism. Various ideas about what a global citizen is exist.

Global citizenship can be defined as a moral and ethical disposition which can guide the understanding of individuals or groups of local and global contexts, and remind them of their relative responsibilities within various communities. According to some articles, in this century children and students are meant to become "global citizens" through their education. This is possible through an integration of the "scientific and technical skills" as well as the "traditional academic disciplines".

According to some accounts, citizenship is motivated by local interests (love of family, communal fairness, self-interest), global interests (a sense of universal equality), and concern for fellow human beings, human rights and human dignity. The key tenets of global citizenship include respect for any and all fellow global citizens, regardless of race, religion or creed and give rise to a universal sympathy beyond the barriers of nationality.

When translated into participatory action, global citizenship entails a responsibility to reduce international inequality (both social and economic), to refrain from action which compromises an individuals' well-being, and avoids contributing to environmental degradation.

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PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT – excerpt from School of Public Health’s “A

Student’s Guide to the MPH Internship Program”, page 6

(http://www.albany.edu/MPH_Internship_Handbook_2012.pdf)

“Unfortunately, it is not uncommon for a mentor to call indicating that a student is repeatedly late, making personal phone calls during work time, dressing unprofessionally, or playing games on the computer. Poor professional conduct is a negative reflection on you, your faculty advisor, your department, the Dean’s Office, and the School as a whole. Tremendous effort goes into maintaining relationships with mentors and host organizations. You should remain conscious of this while representing this School to your host organization. So, for the vast majority, this goes without saying, however, you should consider it said: All students are expected to behave in a professional manner at all times during the internship experience.

Dress should be professional based on organizational policies, as should all communication with mentors, faculty advisors and Dean’s Office staff. Time and attendance policies of the host organization must be followed. If your mentor does not provide you with details regarding these policies, please ask so you know to what you are being held accountable. Your mentor is responsible for verifying that you complete the appropriate number of project hours, 240 hours for each 3 credits of internship. Should your mentor or advisor express concern regarding your time and attendance, you will be required to submit weekly time sheets, with both your faculty and advisors signatures to the Dean’s Office. This should never happen!.”

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STUDENT CONDUCT AND LEGAL ISSUES – excerpt from UAlbany Study

Abroad “General Information Handbook”, page 46 (see Study Abroad webpage)

“When you study abroad, you are a guest in a foreign country. When you enter a country, you become subject to all its laws, even if you don't know what they are. For your own safety, it is extremely important that your dress and behavior be appropriate to the norms of the country, the policies and regulations of the institution where you are studying, and the laws of the country.

If you are involved in an illegal activity in a foreign country, the United States government cannot offer you any protection. In particular, penalties for conviction on drug charges can be very severe. (See Drug Use Information Sheet in your acceptance packet.) Additionally, you should not become involved in political activities or demonstrations. Should you encounter legal difficulties, however, you should contact the nearest consulate for assistance. The U.S. consular officer can provide you with a list of local attorneys and contact your family or friends. Consular officials cannot intercede with local authorities on your behalf.

You are also subject to the regulations of the university where you are taking classes. Attendance requirements, course requirements, and grading criteria are determined entirely by the host university. Regular class attendance is mandatory, and travel should be restricted to authorized vacations and periods before and after the academic sessions. The host university takes responsibility for any disciplinary action in connection with violations of its rules and regulations.”

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Traits and skills of successful expatriates and global

citizens living away from home

•What is your International IQ? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yUeP19yXgFA

•Informal group discussion about what it takes to have a successful overseas volunteer or work experience

•Accessing the BIG Guide On-Line on the “Study Abroad” webpage (a free resource for all UAlbany students)… info on

http://myworldabroad.com/albany

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Open Discussion and Exchange

Sharing Experiences

Thoughts on “What it takes to succeed overseas”

Getting to know some like-minded global citizens!!!

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Next Time…. Session 2

Cultural Competence / Culture Matters!!!

And a few “global health related” announcements:

Upcoming Events!

• Center for Social and Demographic Analysis Fall 2015 Colloquium (Friday, 9/25 /

Business Administration Building, Room B-29, Main Campus / 3:30 PM ) “Mexican

migrants in NY-USA: changing eating habits, overweight, obesity and diabetes”

• Special Seminar – Student Voices from the Field

(Monday, Oct. 5th / SPH Auditorium / 9:00 - 10:20 AM)

And….

• Sign up for Saranac Laboratory Museum Day Trip on Friday, October 2nd

(see flyer for more details and then see John, Carol or Elsie to reserve you spot on the bus)

• Save the Dates for Exchange/Service Learning Trips! More details next session!

(Costa Rica Trip – January 5 – 15 & Dominican Republic Trip – March 11 – 20)

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