Building the public health of the future: Strategic planning at the school of public health of university of Chile.

Authors

  • Giorgio Solimano Universidad de Chile
  • Julia González Universidad de Chile

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31619/caledu.n35.102

Keywords:

public health, strategic planning, management

Abstract

This article presents the experience in academic management 2000-2010 at the School of Public Health of University of Chile developing a Plan based on a participatory methodology of strategic planning. The three objectives were to promote academic excellence, to strengthen relationships with other actors and to establish a modern organization that would serve the academic community. Several achievements are identified, including advanced human resources training, strengthening of the academic body, expanded external relationships and professionalizing academic management. It identifies those factors facilitating and those restricting the implementation of the plan and strategies to overcome them. In conclusion, this experience was an important contribution to the modernization of the School and the design, management and evaluation of public policies in an academic setting.

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Published

2011-03-23

Issue

No. 35 (2011): Revista Calidad en la Educación

Section

EXPERIENCES

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