Building Cooperative

Relationships With Dental School Administrators

Naomi SeverSan Antonio

District 9 Trustee

INTRODUCTION

The Importance of Having a Good Relationship With the Administration

TEAM: Together Everyone Achieves More

TOPICS OF DISCUSSION

Communication Cooperation ASDA mentor/liaison Community/Philanthropy Activities Social Activities Teamwork

COMMUNICATION

COOPERATION

Administration•Events

•Travel

•Communication! Other Organizations

•Examples

ASDA MENTOR/LIAISON

Who to Choose•Strong student advocate

How to Choose Clear & open communication Positive Faculty Member Organized Dentistry

COMMUNITY/PHILANTHROPY

Community Service •Partner with administrators

•Get other organizations involved--TEAM

•Excellent public relations for your dental school

Examples

SOCIAL ACTIVITIES

Student Body • Include all dental related schools

•Some for ASDA members only Faculty Alumni Developing Short and Long-Term

Relationships

TAKE HOME……

Develop a Plan Now Use your Resources

•National Leaders

•Other ASDA Chapters

•Your Local Chapter **COMMUNICATION

TOGETHER

TEAM WORK

“Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.”

~Helen Keller