To: Charles Winfrey, Human Services Committee Chairperson
From: Michelle Estell, RS, MA, Health Officer
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RE: Approval of an agreement with the Regents of the University of Michigan (UM-Flint), in an amount not to exceed $27,980.00, to provide data collection, analysis, and reporting services in support of the Genesee County Health Department's strategic plan development
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BOARD ACTION REQUESTED:
Requesting approval of an agreement with the Regents of the University of Michigan (UM-Flint), to provide data collection, analysis, and reporting services in support of the Genesee County Health Department's strategic plan development.
BACKGROUND:
The Genesee County Health Department is undertaking a strategic planning process to guide its operations and priorities in alignment with community health needs. To support this effort, the University of Michigan-Flint (UM-Flint) has proposed a partnership to facilitate stakeholder engagement, data collection, and analysis using a mixed-method approach. This partnership will leverage UM-Flint's expertise in qualitative and quantitative research, while ensuring ethical oversight through Institutional Review Board (IRB) approval. GCHD will oversee logistics, participant incentives, and the selection of employees to participate in professional development opportunities as part of the project.
DISCUSSION:
Approval of this contract will enable GCHD to access UM-Flint's research expertise and resources, strengthening the department's strategic planning process. The proposed objectives include fostering stakeholder engagement through surveys and focus groups, analyzing diverse community perspectives, and providing professional development opportunities for GCHD staff and UM-Flint students. By collaborating with UM-Flint, GCHD will gain valuable insights to inform its strategic priorities, enhance its capacity for data-driven decision-making, and build relationships with academic partners. No additional county...
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