Approval Process for New TTUHSC-led Programs

Each new program site requires a TTUHSC champion. The champion is responsible for maintaining contact with and developing the collaborative site. During the beginning stage of the development process, the faculty champion will identify the opportunities that exist, including interprofessional opportunities; the priorities of the collaborative site; and any constraints that would determine the capability, suitability, and sustainability of the potential site.

To begin the process of establishing a new program site, the champion must consult with the Office of Global Health. This meeting is intended to discuss projects and initiatives, identify potential hurdles and challenges, as well as ensure the addition of a new site will support TTUHSC's goal of sustainability of international program sites. 

After consulting with the Office of Global Health (OGH), the champion must submit an International Collaboration Worksheet to OGH. The Worksheet will be reviewed by OGH prior to routing for additional review and approval at both the school level and institutional level.

The champion will forward the completed Worksheet to his/her school's Global Health Steering Committee. A meeting will be arranged between Steering Committee members and the champion to discuss feasibility and potential impacts on international initiatives and projects currently sponsored by the school. 

If approved by the Global Health Steering Committee, the Worksheet will be forwarded to the appropriate dean for review and approval. 

All requests for new international program sites are reviewed by the TTUHSC International Affairs Council (IAC). IAC review is necessary to support TTUHSC's goal of interprofessionalism. During the review process, the IAC may request a meeting with the champion to discuss the proposal in greater detail and to ask questions around the development of interprofessional opportunities.   

All TTUHSC team members leading an international program for students are required to complete training offered by the Office of Global Health. To complete this step, please contact the Office of Global Health. 

Prior to leading a program abroad, the TTUHSC team leader is required to complete a TTUHSC-led International Program Proposal. To receive a copy of the proposal, please contact the Office of Global Health. Upon completion, the proposal must be reviewed and approved by the Office of Global Health, the champion, the Global Health Steering Committee, the department chair, the dean, and the Office of the Provost. 

The TTUHSC team leader will work in collaboration with the Office of Global Health to open the application, accept student participants, and ensure all pre-departure requirements are completed by participating faculty, staff, and students.