Office of Academic and Faculty Affairs (OAFA)

Office of Academic and Faculty Affairs (OAFA)

The Office of Academic and Faculty Affairs aims to foster academic excellence, support faculty development, and promote a culture of learning and innovation within the College of Public Health, empowering students and faculty to drive positive change in public health practice and research.

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John Ehiri

John Ehiri, PhD, MPH, MSc
Senior Associate Dean for Academic and Faculty Affairs

Hello from the Senior Associate Dean of Academic and Faculty Affairs

Welcome to the Office of Academic and Faculty Affairs (OAFA) for the Zuckerman College of Public Health at the University of Arizona!

Here in OAFA, we oversee the development of new degree programs in the college, even as we constantly evaluate and improve our existing degree programs (both in-person and online) based on the most recent research and science. We also support our Office of Student Affairs (OSA) to help recruit top students and foster the success of our students once they are enrolled in the college. In addition, we work in many ways to support faculty success and advancement in the college.

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News and Announcements

Learn About Generative AI

Learn about generative AI and how you can integrate AI into your work to save time and support your workflows and productivity.

In this session, you will learn:

  • The basics of how to use AI tools (like Gemini, ChatGPT, Copilot, Claude) 
  • The art of crafting effective prompts (instructions that guide AI models) so you can integrate AI into your work
  • How the workplace and classroom are being impacted by AI 

Mentor Institute

The MENTOR Institute Leadership Team and Fellows would like to personally invite you to attend the fourth of the Mentoring Community Dialogues Series titled, Guiding Through the Unknown: Mentoring with Relationality, Reciprocity, and Respect 

  • When: Thursday, February 27, 2025, from 3-4pm 
  • Where: on Zoom (Register Here). 

Teaching Exchange Symposium

You're invited to the inaugural Teaching Exchange Symposium at the University of Arizona, where educators across campus will come together to share, learn, and strengthen our teaching practices. 

Through interactive sessions and collaborative discussions, we'll explore practical teaching strategies and build connections within our diverse educational community. This symposium welcomes all educators—from experienced faculty to those just beginning their teaching journey. 

Resources Available on the Hub

Faculty Affairs Resources

  • Appointment, Promotion and Tenure guidelines

  • Sabbatical Leave information 

  • Institutional Support for Faculty

  • Annual Performance Review information and training video

Academic Affairs Resources

  • Schedule of classes

  • Course Development and New Program information

  • Syllabus Template 

  • Program Competencies

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All Our Programs Are Accredited

The Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health has held continuous accreditation from the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH) since 2003 and is accredited through December 31, 2027.