Drexel Urban Health Collaborative Summer Institute

An overview of the public health impacts of a global climate change in urban areas, focusing on policy, research methods, and disparities.Instructor: Josiah Kephart, PhD, MPH, Assistant Professor in the Department of Environmental and Occupational Health and the Urban Health Collaborative, Dornsife School of Public HealthDates: Monday, June 23 - Friday, June 27Times: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. ESTFormat: Hybrid instruction ***(In-person attendance is required for local participants)This course will provide an overview of 1) the public health impacts of a global climate change in urban areas, 2) urban policies for climate change mitigation and adaptation and the resulting benefits

This interactive workshop explores how to apply trauma-informed principles to policy development and writing.Instructor: Natalie Shaak, Associate Director of Communication and Administration, Center for Hunger-Free Communities, Drexel UniversityDate: June 24, 2025Time: 9:00 am-12:00 pm ESTFormat: In-personTraditional organization policies often prioritize compliance over care, unintentionally reinforcing punitive structures that can retraumatize staff and clients. This interactive workshop explores how to apply trauma-informed principles to policy development and writing, ensuring policies promote safety, trust, and empowerment while maintaining accountability. Participants will learn practical strategies to revise existing policies and develop new ones that reflect a more inclusive, supportive, and effective workplace culture.By