ASP Manual - Appendix P

The seminar must be based on one or more of the HRSA core topics. This requirement may be fulfilled by identifying and coordinating with an outside presenter (who must have relevant academic credentials) or by faculty mentor’s own presentation. The following schedule identifies the timeline for submittal of the monthly seminar:

1. September 14 (or next working day) of each fiscal year- each faculty mentor’s seminar topic must be identified and submitted to the AzAHEC Program Director. Submit monthly seminar topic to: https://uarizona.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3CO3W1us1wQMmSW
2. November 16 (or next working day) of each fiscal year- a seminar must be provided and submitted at least once annually by each Faculty Mentor, regardless of the month when it is scheduled for discussion. Submit monthly seminar materials to: https://uarizona.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3CO3W1us1wQMmSW 
3. The Faculty mentor is responsible for obtaining appropriate permissions when utilizing seminar material provided by a third party. This may include video rights and accessibility for all Scholars, regardless of ABOR institution attended.

To ensure a high-quality and impactful learning experience, consider the following guidelines when preparing your monthly seminar presentation and material(s):

1. Relevant Content
   1. Along with the HRSA core topics, focus on topics that are directly relevant to the challenges, strengths, and needs of rural and underserved communities.
   2. Emphasize current and emerging issues affecting Arizona communities and populations, drawing from recent data, local context and policies.
   3. Address interprofessional perspectives to ensure the content is inclusive and applicable across all participating health disciplines including Public Health.
   4. When possible, incorporate real-world case studies or examples to enhance learning and understanding.
2. Foster Engagement
   1. Include discussion questions to prompt meaningful discussion and critical thinking during group discussion.
   2. Think about how the content you’re preparing will encourage Scholars to reflect on how it relates to their own disciplines and future roles in addressing disparities or difficult situations.
   3. Aim to create a space that supports humility in engagement with other communities, empathy, and open-minded exploration.
3. Technical Quality
   1. Ensure clear audio and video quality. Test your microphone and camera prior to recording the presentation.
   2. Minimize background noise and distractions to maintain Scholar engagement.
   3. If using slides, verify that all visuals are legible and accessible.
4. Content Length
   1. Thoughtful, high-quality content is valued more than presentation length. A well-organized 30- or 40-minute presentation might be as impactful as an hour-long presentation.  
   2. Focus on delivering engaging and purposeful material that supports student learning regardless of duration.