The case study assignment requires completion of written cases regarding local public health infrastructure problems, attempted solutions and analysis. Project plans are initiated during Session 2. Project implementation begins after Session 2 and continues throughout program intercessions. Draft outlines of individual cases are developed by Session 4, at which time case presentations occur. Final case papers are completed and submitted for review three months after Session 4.
Faculty provide consultation and assessment of case study reports.
Each team is challenged to recognize that strong community partnerships are essential to successful public health outcomes. Subsequent training sessions, provided through the Institute, are designed to help the team clarify, refine, and implement the proposal. Training sessions include presentations on project planning and implementation skills and tools, program evaluation tools and skills, and community collaboration skills. The case study protocol was developed by the staff of the Institute. A publication with 1997-1998 Case Studies is available.