[Cusom27] 2023-2024 VOLUNTEER/TOUCH Hour Information UPDATE!!

Tue Aug 22 11:23:49 EDT 2023

This message is being sent out on behalf of the Assistant Director of Student Affairs and the Touch Coordinator.

  *   The message below (from Nidhi Kumar) along with the power point was sent out to all classes on 8/17/2023.  The power point attached gives details on HOW TO SUBMIT YOUR TOUCH/VOLUNTEER hours.
  *   The timeline for submission for hours is monthly.  DO NOT WAIT until April to add these hours in.
  *   The CYCLE for this year is May 1, 2023 – April 30, 2024, for C/O 2026, C/O 2025, & C/O 2024.
  *   The CYCLE for C/O 2027 is July 31, 2023 – April 30, 2024.
  *   Track It Forward is NOT required for all students, however, it is HIGHLY SUGGESTED to use to keep up with ALL of your volunteer/community/touch/service hours.
  *   Track It Forward is required for Sigma Sigma Phi students as of this academic year.

The TOUCH Coordinator must review each submission by each student (ALL FOUR CLASSES). Therefore, DO NOT wait until April to enter these hours in.  Any hours that are not entered by April 30th, 2024, will NOT be considered.  Late submissions will NOT be allowed.

Complete your submissions monthly so the process will be easier for all involved, especially for those that must review your submissions. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.

If you have further questions or need more details, feel free to reach out for clarification.

Blessings,
Wendy

Wendy D. Bryant, PhD (ABD)
Assistant Director of Student Affairs
School of Osteopathic Medicine | Campbell University
Post Office Box 4280 | Buies Creek, North Carolina 27506
Levine Hall Office #123 | 910-893-1846 | medicine.campbell.edu<http://medicine.campbell.edu/>

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Here is all the important information regarding TOUCH hours that should be applicable for the 2023-2024 year (see attached Powerpoint).
How do I get started? --> Go to https://www.trackitforward.com/site/cusom and register using your Campbell email.
Common questions:
1. Why should I care about TOUCH hours? --> It goes into your MSPE, colloquially referred to as a 'Dean's Letter.' To see an example, click here, and use ctrl+f to search for the word "volunteer."<https://assets.campbell.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/22/2019/09/MSPE-Final-All-Combined-Document-05042021.pdf>
2. Why should I use it? --> It alleviates the clerical burden of logging multiple dates/times/hours of service that you experienced when applying to medical school on AMCAS and AACOMAS.
3. What counts as a TOUCH hour? --> Check the list on the PowerPoint.
4. What doesn't count as TOUCH hours? --> In short: time spent TAing at CUSOM, club leadership roles, conference attendance, SIM labs, research. Anything where CUSOM, Campbell University, or its students benefit does not count!

TOUCH Hour Award Milestones:
1. Participation: < 35 hrs.
2. Silver: 35 < x < 70
3. Gold: > 70
4. Platinum: The individual with the highest amount of hours at the institution
IMPORTANT UPDATE FOR CLUB LEADERS:
Students are able to claim donation drive participation for TOUCH hours, for a MAX total of 3 TOUCH hours for any given cycle. No more than 1 hour may be claimed per donation drive per student, regardless of contribution amount.
Please let me know if you have any additional questions!

Sincerely,
Nidhi Kumar
Campbell University School of Osteopathic Medicine | OMS-II
Student Government Association | TOUCH Coordinator
OB/GYN Club | Vice President
Exceptional Camels Club | Vice President
OMM Teaching Assistant
n_kumar0612 at email.campbell.edu<mailto:n_kumar0612 at email.campbell.edu> | 804-269-1234
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