Health Occupations

Students of America

Eui Yune Chun, Patricia Nguyen, Kaleena

Thai, Jennifer Vo

Background

National pre-health student organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education

Divided into secondary and post-secondary chapters all across the United States

Over 145,000 members nationwide

Mission

To enhance the delivery of compassionate, quality health care by providing opportunities for knowledge, skill and leadership development of all health science education students, therefore, helping the student meet the needs of the health care community.

Structure

President

Vice President Historian Secretary Treasurer

3 Volunteer Coordinators

3 Fundraising Coordinators

Membership

Meetings Volunteering

Fundraising

Social

Associate 2 3 2 1

National 2 3 2 1

Competitor 3 4 3 1

Problem 1:

Poor communication skills- Communicate via text– slow response to emails.

No stability/ order control- no specific officer duties/ training.

Solution:

Create a constitution with bylaws addressing specific duties and time commitment (A specific day/time needed to be able to run as an officer)

Officer training (retreat)

Constraints:

Officer cooperation– not willing to put in more time/effort

Constitution/bylaw– need members to be willing to do this

Financial limitations to train officers (such as retreat)

Problem 2

Distant Relationship– lack of social events, lack of officer interaction with members, lack of creativity

Solution:

More socials (BBQ, game/media night, sports/poker night, etc.)

Designate a social chair

Constraint:

Financial limitations- for socials, retreat, etc.

Problem 3

Limited effort- different priorities amongst officers

Solution:

Positive reinforcement system (incentives/recognition for members, officers, etc.)

Conclusion

UTD HOSA is still a relatively young organization. By implementing these changes, we hope to see UTD HOSA change for the better and become an organization that members can be proud to be a part of.

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