 The initial strategic plan for the School of Public Health was drafted by a Strategic Planning Committee, using the results of a SWOT (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats) analysis conducted in a faculty retreat in 2004.The committee was composed of Department Chairs, a representative from the Executive Dean’s office, Associate Deans, and a graduate student representative.The plan was approved by faculty in January 2005, following a review by the External Advisory Committee.