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Why GlobeMed
Health inequities are growing:
Inequalities in social, political, and economic structures
contribute to poor health, propagating the cycle of poverty.
Students can be a significant agent for change:
As passionate global citizens, we desire to volunteer our time
and energy to changing this situation by working with assets
such as our peers, professors, and networks throughout our
campuses and communities.
Many communities can benefit greatly: We
believe in empowering local resources and forming partnerships
with existing organizations. Led by intrepid doctors, community
members, and health workers, they confront the challenges of
poverty on a daily basis with courage and strength. By
supporting the efforts of these community-based groups, we can
effectively improve the lives of many.
Truman State GlobeMed Requirements**
·Meetings: All members are required to attend every committee and general meeting with the exception of 2 excused absences. Notification of a valid absence must be submitted 24 hours prior to the event/meeting by submitting an “Absence Excuse Form” at our webpage http://globemed.truman.edu (Follow link on left hand side). No unexcused absences are permitted. Notification of absence after the event will be considered for review by the Executive Board without guarantee of approval.
·Members must participate in one committee. Committee meetings are scheduled on the ‘off’ Sunday of our general meetings.
·Each member is required to actively participate in GlobeMed activities and provide 3 hours of service toward this endeavor. Hours will be logged by committee chairs.
·Major Event: all members must actively participate for two hours of the semester’s Major Event. These hours are separate from the hours of service indicated above. Major events will be determined at the beginning of each semester.
g Members must attend the meetings of the committees to which they belong.
Procedure for violations of the GlobeMed Requirements
First violation: Executive Board will review the membership status of the individual.
Second violation: Automatic temporary suspension of membership with eligibility for appeal to Executive Board.
**Note: These requirements are in place for this semester but we are in the process of revising/changing the GlobeMed member requirements for this fall.