“The CAO committee of
a forum where bilateral and
multilateral initiatives can be
fers
forged in an atmosphere of
true collegial cooperation. The
initiatives can lead to concrete
actions and events which
are mutually benefi cial for all
institutions such as the new

committee collaborated on many successful events in 2008-
2009.
A timely panel discussion, entitled, “Interfacing Education with the W
Professions Fields,” was held on February 24 at W
in the biomedical, biotech, and health professions (BBHP)
faculty reception, the BBHP
poster session and the potential
sharing of academic initiatives.
Panelists were: Jean Jackson, vice president for workforce planning, Baystate Health; Lois Schiappa, human
resources, Cubist Pharmaceuticals, Inc.;
This is especially important
Committee cers fiOfChief Academic
president and CEO, Massachusetts Life Sciences Center; Diane Bennett, Saint V
Webb, senior vice president and chief human resources of
president and CEO, Mass. Biomedical Initiatives, Inc., served as panel moderator
The committee hosted its bi-annual research showcase, “America
Research and Projects on Aging in our Communities,” on March 26 at the College of the Holy Cross.
symposium brought together faculty
during these fi scally challenging
times.”
- Michael Malloy, Dean, School
of Pharmacy, Mass. College of
Pharmacy & Health Sciences
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, students and community partners working on research examining
gerontology and geriatrics issues facing W
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orcester County and its communities.
In addition, the committee facilitated a joint, full-page advertisement of faculty openings in an October issue of
the Chronicle of Higher Education. Five member institutions participated in the ad.
to explore ways to collaborate which would broaden curricular of
institutional resources. Under current discussion are opportunities to utilize the Consortium cross-registration
program to share course offerings in foreign languages and education.
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A student shows her poster at the 2009
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ferings for students as well as conserve
The committee continues
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Ages: Our Region Responds; Showcasing
.
, UMass Memorial Health Care. Kevin O’Sullivan, cer fi
incent Hospital; and Patricia G.
, . Susan Windham-Bannisterorres, Genzyme Corporation; DrTAngelique
elds and the resources needed for educating that workforce. fi
The event explored the topic of workforce needs orcester State College.
orkforce in Biomedical, Biotechnology and Health
The
f.experience for current and potential students, faculty and staf
institutions to enhance and promote the educational
The Consortium works collaboratively with its member
SAIRC AFFEMIADAC
fecting the academic programs of their respective af
information and/or collaborate on issues of mutual interest
cers meet regularly to exchange fiThe chief academic of
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institutions.
Certifi
Development Committee and Registrars Committee.
eaching Program (CCT), Faculty Tcate in College
They review the work of such groups as the
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