The School of Public Health-Bloomington has a long tradition of engaging community partners to address critical public health needs. The Office of Global and Community Health Partnerships fosters partnerships that promote student engagement, workforce development, continuing education, community service, and collaborative and community-based research. The Office focuses on two-way partnerships between the School of Public Health-Bloomington and local, state, national, and international collaborators to promote public health:

• student engagement
• workforce development
• continuing education
• community service
• community-based research
• leadership outreach

Identification, tracking, and support of existing partnerships are part of the mission of this office, as well as the development, implementation, and support of new partnerships. In addition, the Office facilitates communication and information-sharing among those involved in the partnerships it fosters.