The Rutgers School of Public Health has
several student organizations that promote shared interests and provide
opportunities for students to connect with their peers, faculty, staff,
other groups, and organizations.
Black Public Health Student Alliance:
The Black Public Health Student Alliance (BPHSA) is a
student-led organization whose mission is to create a supportive network
for SPH students who self-identify as Black (e.g., African,
African-American, Afro-Caribbean, Afro-Latino, etc.) and serves as a
safe space for all students to address the impacts and implications of
anti-Blackness, discrimination, and other systems of oppression as they
relate to public health.
Contact:
bphsa@sph.rutgers.edu
Doctoral Public Health Student Association:
The Doctoral Public Health Student Association (DPHSA) serves the needs
of all doctoral students at the School of Public Health by advocating on
their behalf to School administration, fostering collaboration within
research and academic interests, supporting mentorship opportunities,
and provide organizing social events for doctoral students within the
Public Health programs at the Rutgers School of Public Health and
Rutgers School of Graduate Studies.
Contact: dphsa@sph.rutgers.edu
Healthcare Management Student Association:
Healthcare Management Student Association (HMSA) is a student
organization open to everybody interested in learning more about
healthcare management. HMSA allows students with similar interests to
come together to explore the different opportunities within healthcare
management through interacting with professionals within the field,
Rutgers alumni, and partnering with other Rutgers student organizations.
HMSA also aids in the development of professional skills that are
beneficial for pursuing this career path.
Contact: hmsa@sph.rutgers.edu
Multicultural Student Organization:
The Multicultural Student Organization (MSO) aims to create a
space where students from diverse and historically underrepresented
backgrounds can feel supported, represented, and uplifted. The MSO
coordinates mentorship and educational opportunities to help students
network, advocate for themselves, and learn to address diversity issues
in public health settings.
Contact:sphmso@sph.rutgers.edu
Stonewall Alliance for Health:
The Rutgers School of Public Health's Stonewall Alliance for
Health develops a community for students who identify as LGBTQ+ or are
interested in LGBTQ+ health topics. This organization promotes
inclusivity and better prepares students to address complex health
problems within LGBTQ+ populations through educational, service, and
leadership initiatives.
Contact: stonewallallianceforhealth@sph.rutgers.edu
Student Government Association:
The Rutgers School of Public Health's Student Government
Association promotes a positive student experience, provides a cohesive
community, develops leadership opportunities, and advocates for student
needs.
Contact: sphsga@sph.rutgers.edu
V.O.I.C.E.S.:
Volunteer Opportunities in Community Engaged Service
(V.O.I.C.E.S.) provides students with the opportunities to gain
practical public health experience, interact with fellow students that
share similar interests, and incorporate social responsibility into
their academic experience. This student group encourages students to
reach out to their community by organizing and participating in
volunteer community service projects with a public health focus.
Contact: sphvoices@sph.rutgers.edu
Starting a New Student Organization
Rutgers School of Public Health students
can propose to start a new organization utilizing the New Student
Organization Application if they believe the student population would
benefit from a student organization or service representing a different
mission than what is already offered. Students should also discuss their
proposal with a faculty/staff member at the School, who can serve as
the advisor for this organization.
To learn more about how to start a new student organization and discuss
the organization further, students can contact the Office for Student
Services & Alumni Affairs directly at studentaffairs@sph.rutgers.edu.
