The Public Health Students of African Descent (PHSAD) is the oldest sponsored student organization in the University of Michigan School of Public Health. Our membership includes both undergraduate and graduate students, and as an organization, we strive to foster a sense of student community, recognizing those of African descent and all other interested students within the School of Public Health. The group and all events are open to all, regardless of race, ethnicity, or any other protected identity characteristic.
Mission
PHSAD strives to create an atmosphere in which academic and professional excellence can coincide with the interests of populations of African descent, and is open to all interested students, regardless of race, ethnicity, or any other protected identity characteristic. We strive to disseminate and exchange information about the concerns of marginalized groups in Public Health and to serve as a network and support system for educational and professional purposes with the goal of health equity for all.
Purposes/Goals
- To create a safe space in which students can feel free to express themselves openly, raise concerns, and find a sense of belonging.
- Our goal is to share information and support marginalized communities in public health in Ann Arbor and beyond. We serve as a network for education, professional development, and the expression of concerns.
- To take necessary and proper steps to eradicate discrimination in the School of Public Health as it appears to be based on race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, and/or ethnicity.
- To raise the level of Black student recruitment, admission, and retention in the School of Public Health.
Contact Information
Email: [email protected]