Association of Accredited Public Health Programs

Article # 1: Name of the Organization

The name of the organization is the "Council of Accredited MPH Programs." The acronym for the organization is CAMP (Council of Accredited MPH Programs)

Article # 2: Statement of Mission

The mission of the Council of Accredited MPH Programs is to enhance the public's health by fostering and promoting the value of accredited public health (MPH) programs for the development of the public health workforce.

The related goals of this mission are to:

1. Enhance the public's health by fostering and promoting the value of CEPH-accredited public health programs that prepare public health leaders and practitioners.
2. Enhance funding opportunities for these accredited programs.
3. Create linkages with public and private sector agencies that support the education, research and service interests of accredited MPH programs.
4. Provide a vehicle for collective representation of accredited MPH programs to the public health and health education accrediting bodies.
5. Represent accredited MPH programs on agencies that develop, monitor and evaluate state and national standards and competencies for graduate-trained community health educators.
6. Enhance educational quality of accredited MPH programs.
7. Promote educational and professional opportunities for students in accredited MPH programs.
8. Facilitate collaborative and consultative opportunities with national and international agencies and organizations to promote the health of the public.
9. Work cooperatively with other professional associations whose missions are to promote the disciplines of community health education and public health.
10. Encourage and support application for accreditation by non-accredited graduate programs in community health education.
11. Draw from the community health education, behavioral science, and practitioner-oriented historical foundation of the organization as appropriate.

Article # 3: Location

The Council will be located in Washington, DC, address to be determined by a majority vote of the Council membership, providing that a minimum of two thirds vote on a motion to change location.

Article # 4: Membership

Institution Membership is open to CEPH-accredited MPH programs upon payment of dues. 

The representative to the Council shall be the person designated by the Institution as the Director/Coordinator of the accredited program or someone designated by the Director/Coordinator. The Institution acting through the Director/Coordinator of the accredited program also shall appoint one additional representative to the Council, thereby giving each institution two representatives to the Council.

Institutions may withdraw membership from the Council by written notification to the president. Failure to pay dues in two consecutive years may result in loss of membership.

Associate Membership is open to programs considering CEPH Program accreditation and institutions that have formally requested applicant status. Associate members are welcome to participate as non-voting members in meetings. Associate members also receive meeting notices and other announcements.

Article # 5: Voting

Each active (up-to-date dues' payment) institution is entitled to two votes on the Council through the designated representatives. For meetings (in person or telephonic) where 30 days notice has been provided, a quorum will constitute those attending the meeting. A quorum of 50% of the institutions being represented will be required for meetings where 30 days notice has not been provided. Routine changes require a simple majority vote. Changes to the bylaws require a minimum two-thirds vote. E-mail communication for voting purposes among the Executive Committee and the membership will be acceptable as needed.

Article # 6: Officers

Section #1

The following shall be the officers of the Council:

a) President

b) President-Elect

c) Past President

d) Secretary

e) Treasurer

f) Members-at-Large (2 total)

a) President: The duties of the President will be to

1) Convene the council;

2) Conduct meetings;

3) Represent the Council;

4) Speak on behalf of the Council; and

5) Function as the chief executive officer of the Council.

b) The President-Elect: The President-Elect shall

1) Represent the Council in the absence of the president;

2) Assist the president in completing the duties of the president; and

3) Assume the duties of the President when the new President-Elect is selected.

c) The Past President: The Past President shall

1) Chair the nominations committee; and

2) Chair Ad Hoc committees as constituted by the Executive Committee.

d) The Secretary: The Secretary shall

1) Record the minutes of the meeting; and

2) Maintain archives of the Council.

e) The Treasurer: The Treasurer shall

1) Maintain records of all financial transactions; and

2) Provide an annual report of the financial status to the Council members.

f) The Members-at-Large: The two Members-at-Large shall:

1) Perform duties as assigned in support of Council mission and goals; and

2) Communicate with the general membership to provide their input into the Executive Committee leadership decision-making.

a) The institutional membership dues will be established by a majority vote of the Council, providing that a minimum of two thirds vote on the dues motion.

b) Dues shall be payable annually by November 1 of each academic year, for the following fiscal year.

c) A budget report showing income and expenses by budget category shall be submitted to the Council annually.

d) The Council will use the calendar year as its fiscal year.

a) Committee Chairs will be appointed by the President, subject to approval by the Executive Board. Committee members shall be appointed by the Committee Chair, subject to Executive Board approval. The following shall be the standing committees of the Council:

1) The Committee on Council Education for Public Health (CEPH) relations, and

2) The Committee on Cooperating Agreements.

b) Ad hoc committees will be appointed as determined to be necessary by the President, the Executive Board or the Council.

c) Committee membership shall be open to faculty and students of member institutions.

Council of Accredited MPH Programs
c/o UNCG
437 HHP Bldg., Walker Ave.
PO Box 26170
Greensboro, NC 27402
P: (336)334-9743 F: (336) 334-3238
info@mphprograms.org