Pictured from left to right: Susan Crkovski, executive campus director-Warren; Davenport student Jeryn Washington, BSN Pre-Licensure program; Davenport student Manar Saidi, Health Information Management Informatics; and Dr. Joseph Brown, Allied Health and Health Information Management department chair.
Students from 7 colleges and universities compete; address health care issues
Davenport University recently hosted the Midwest Chapter of the American College of Healthcare Executives’ (MCACHE) annual Student Case Competition for Southeast Michigan. Students from seven colleges and universities united to tackle real-world challenges in health care leadership and administration.
This year’s competition on Davenport’s Warren campus welcomed students from Bowling Green State University, Davenport University, Eastern Michigan University, Oakland University, Siena Heights University, University of Detroit Mercy and University of Michigan.
“This annual event is an exciting opportunity for students to put their education and administration skills to the test,” said Angela DeLaere, president and CEO of the Blue Water Home Care & Hospice, and a Davenport alumna. DeLaere and Dr. Joe Brown, department chair for Davenport’s College of Health Professionals, worked together to bring the program to Davenport.
“Students are given a complex challenge a week in advance and start to formulate solutions,” said DeLaere. “They are then placed into teams of four or more students from different universities to craft a joint proposal, requiring teamwork and collaboration. They then present their ideas to a team of judges made up of health care executives and MCACHE members.”
The event provides a forum for emerging administration and public health professionals to apply academic knowledge to practical scenarios, analyze complex issues facing healthcare organizations and propose innovative, actionable solutions.
By recreating realistic organizational “cases,” participants engaged in problem-solving that mirrors challenges faced by hospitals, health systems and community health organizations.
Black Medical Schools exhibit
Left to right: Dr. Rashid Faisal, Davenport associate professor and department chair of the College of Urban Education; Dr. Anita Moncrease, clinical professor; Susan Crkovski, executive campus director-Warren, Dr. Anne Cramer, College of Arts and Sciences department chair; and Dr. Joseph Brown, Allied Health and Health Information Management department chair.
Unique to this year’s competition, Davenport University’s College of Urban Education integrated a culturally relevant exhibition into the program, featuring Dr. Anita Moncrease’s The Legacy of Black Medical Schools and Departments (1868–1968).
“The exhibition was extremely well received and aligns strongly with the College of Urban Education’s commitment to community outreach, meaningful partnerships and culturally relevant instruction,” said Rashid Faisal, Davenport University associate professor and department chair, College of Urban Education. “During our conversations, Dr. Moncrease graciously accepted an invitation to bring the exhibition back during Black History Month.”
Dr. Moncrease also offered to give guided tours to the secondary students at Math and Science Academy in Warren and other partner schools in the area.
“This collaboration deepens our shared mission to illuminate Davenport University’s community-based and career-readiness priorities,” said Faisal. “The collaborative efforts from team members across Davenport made this event such a success, advancing opportunities that enrich both our students and our community.”
American College of Healthcare Executives
DeLaere graduated from Davenport in 2011 with a master’s degree in Business Administration with a concentration in healthcare management. She was introduced to the national organization, American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE), and the Midwest chapter MCACHE while in school.
Upon graduation, DeLaere became very involved in the organization, chairing the student activities committee and later serving as chapter president.
“I was not an ACHE member until the end of my program,” said DeLaere. “I wish I would have joined earlier to capitalize on all the benefits it offers.”
MCACHE has 10 committees within the chapter, said DeLaere. “There are many committees students can join, from programming to emerging leaders to finance. The student activities committee is what I’m most passionate about. There are other ways students can get involved, such as simply networking or volunteering through an emerging leaders quarterly event.”
Undergraduate and graduate students who are interested in learning more should connect with their advisor and visit ACHE.org for student membership information. Student memberships are converted to regular membership status upon graduation.
“Put yourself out there,” DeLaere said. “There’s a professional network you can start building with MCACHE that you wouldn’t otherwise.”
“As we go through school and we’re building our toolbox of resources for our future health care leadership role, ACHE is the place to be involved.”
For more information on Davenport University’s college of Health Professions, visit www.davenport.edu
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Pictured from left to right: Susan Crkovski, executive campus director-Warren; Davenport student Jeryn Washington, BSN Pre-Licensure program; Davenport student Manar Saidi, Health Information Management Informatics; and Dr. Joseph Brown, Allied Health and Health Information Management department chair.
Students from 7 colleges and universities compete; address health care issues
Davenport University recently hosted the Midwest Chapter of the American College of Healthcare Executives’ (MCACHE) annual Student Case Competition for Southeast Michigan. Students from seven colleges and universities united to tackle real-world challenges in health care leadership and administration.
This year’s competition on Davenport’s Warren campus welcomed students from Bowling Green State University, Davenport University, Eastern Michigan University, Oakland University, Siena Heights University, University of Detroit Mercy and University of Michigan.
“This annual event is an exciting opportunity for students to put their education and administration skills to the test,” said Angela DeLaere, president and CEO of the Blue Water Home Care & Hospice, and a Davenport alumna. DeLaere and Dr. Joe Brown, department chair for Davenport’s College of Health Professionals, worked together to bring the program to Davenport.
“Students are given a complex challenge a week in advance and start to formulate solutions,” said DeLaere. “They are then placed into teams of four or more students from different universities to craft a joint proposal, requiring teamwork and collaboration. They then present their ideas to a team of judges made up of health care executives and MCACHE members.”
The event provides a forum for emerging administration and public health professionals to apply academic knowledge to practical scenarios, analyze complex issues facing healthcare organizations and propose innovative, actionable solutions.
By recreating realistic organizational “cases,” participants engaged in problem-solving that mirrors challenges faced by hospitals, health systems and community health organizations.
Black Medical Schools exhibit
Left to right: Dr. Rashid Faisal, Davenport associate professor and department chair of the College of Urban Education; Dr. Anita Moncrease, clinical professor; Susan Crkovski, executive campus director-Warren, Dr. Anne Cramer, College of Arts and Sciences department chair; and Dr. Joseph Brown, Allied Health and Health Information Management department chair.
Unique to this year’s competition, Davenport University’s College of Urban Education integrated a culturally relevant exhibition into the program, featuring Dr. Anita Moncrease’s The Legacy of Black Medical Schools and Departments (1868–1968).
“The exhibition was extremely well received and aligns strongly with the College of Urban Education’s commitment to community outreach, meaningful partnerships and culturally relevant instruction,” said Rashid Faisal, Davenport University associate professor and department chair, College of Urban Education. “During our conversations, Dr. Moncrease graciously accepted an invitation to bring the exhibition back during Black History Month.”
Dr. Moncrease also offered to give guided tours to the secondary students at Math and Science Academy in Warren and other partner schools in the area.
“This collaboration deepens our shared mission to illuminate Davenport University’s community-based and career-readiness priorities,” said Faisal. “The collaborative efforts from team members across Davenport made this event such a success, advancing opportunities that enrich both our students and our community.”
American College of Healthcare Executives
DeLaere graduated from Davenport in 2011 with a master’s degree in Business Administration with a concentration in healthcare management. She was introduced to the national organization, American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE), and the Midwest chapter MCACHE while in school.
Upon graduation, DeLaere became very involved in the organization, chairing the student activities committee and later serving as chapter president.
“I was not an ACHE member until the end of my program,” said DeLaere. “I wish I would have joined earlier to capitalize on all the benefits it offers.”
MCACHE has 10 committees within the chapter, said DeLaere. “There are many committees students can join, from programming to emerging leaders to finance. The student activities committee is what I’m most passionate about. There are other ways students can get involved, such as simply networking or volunteering through an emerging leaders quarterly event.”
Undergraduate and graduate students who are interested in learning more should connect with their advisor and visit ACHE.org for student membership information. Student memberships are converted to regular membership status upon graduation.
“Put yourself out there,” DeLaere said. “There’s a professional network you can start building with MCACHE that you wouldn’t otherwise.”
“As we go through school and we’re building our toolbox of resources for our future health care leadership role, ACHE is the place to be involved.”
For more information on Davenport University’s college of Health Professions, visit www.davenport.edu
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