DISCUSSION 1—For this discussion, do the following: Share with your colleagues

DISCUSSION 1—For this discussion, do the following:
Share with your colleagues why you are taking this course.
You have reviewed both the course overview and syllabus, which contain the course competencies listed below. Take a moment to review each course competency once more.Competency 1: Create a strategic plan.
Competency 2: Create organizational change strategies.
Competency 3: Propose human, fiscal, and other resources to achieve a strategic goal.
Competency 4: Cultivate new resources and revenue streams to achieve a strategic goal.
Competency 5: Communicate public health science to diverse stakeholders, including individuals at all levels of health literacy, for purposes of influencing behavior and policies.
Evaluate your current skill level or experience for each of the course competencies, using the proficiency scale below (and numerical values). Determine a cumulative total (using the numerical values) and your current skill level (None, Basic, Intermediate, Advanced, Expert) based on the total. Record your total or skill level, but do not report it in the discussion post; this portion of the self-assessment is for your purposes only.1= None—I do not feel I am able to demonstrate any of the competencies.
2 = Basic—These topics are new to me, but I am able to demonstrate one or two of the competencies.
3 = Intermediate—I have been exposed to these concepts before and can demonstrate at least three of the competencies independently.
4 = Advanced—I have been exposed to these concepts before and can demonstrate at least four of the competencies independently.
5 = Expert—I have professional experience in all of the course competencies and can model them for a colleague.
Using the course competencies as a springboard, explain your personal learning goals for this course. Be sure to identify at least two areas in which you feel you would like to deepen your current level of understanding.
Remember to cite any sources and refer to the FEM guidelines as you prepare your post.
DISCUSSION 2—-Review the Director of Public Health Position Description linked in the Resources. This is based on an actual job description posted for a metropolitan area in the United States. Specifically, focus on the typical duties listed and associate (match) the course competencies to as many corresponding duties as you can. You can display these matches in a list. For example:
Typical Duty 1 (INSERT HERE) corresponds to Course Competency 1 (INSERT HERE).
Typical Duty 2 (INSERT HERE) corresponds to Course Competency 3 (INSERT HERE).
Use evidence from this week’s readings to define the concept of health disparity. Specifically, focus on the typical duty that states, “Participates in multi-faceted community health projects and ensures provision of culturally competent information and assistance to individuals, families, and groups.” In your opinion, what values would the best candidate for the Director of Public Health position embody/demonstrate to ensure public health equity in carrying out this typical duty for the community served? Explain your position.
Remember to cite any sources and refer to the FEM guidelines as you prepare your post.