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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">This message is being sent out on behalf of the Assistant Director of Student Affairs.<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">The message below along with the power point was sent out to C/O 2026 and C/O 2027 on Wednesday, August 9, 2023. From what I have been told, a similar power point for previous
years has been sent out before to previous classes by the Touch Coordinator at that time. The power point attached gives details on how to submit your TOUCH/VOLUNTEER hours. Please review the slide that gives the timeline for submission. Nidhi Kumar is working
with me to make sure that I am aware of all details so this process will be smoother next year.
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">However, please note, it is the student’s responsibility to report these items in a timely manner. As the power point suggests, you should log your hours monthly. This
will keep you from getting behind in submissions.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Please feel free to reach out to me if you have any more questions.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Wendy<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Wendy D. Bryant, PhD (ABD)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Assistant Director of Student Affairs<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">CUSOM<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto">Here is all the important information regarding TOUCH hours that should be applicable for the 2023-2024 year (see attached Powerpoint).<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><b><i><span style="color:red">How do I get started?</span></i></b> --> Go to
<a href="https://www.trackitforward.com/site/cusom" target="_blank">https://www.trackitforward.com/site/cusom</a> and register
<b><u>using your Campbell email</u></b>. <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto">Common questions:<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto">1.
<b><i><span style="color:red">Why should I care about TOUCH hours?</span></i></b> -->
<b><u>It goes into your MSPE</u></b>, colloquially referred to as a 'Dean's Letter.'
<a href="https://assets.campbell.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/22/2019/09/MSPE-Final-All-Combined-Document-05042021.pdf" target="_blank">
To see an example, click here, and use ctrl+f to search for the word "volunteer."</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto">2.
<b><i><span style="color:red">Why should I use it?</span></i></b> --> 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.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto">3.
<b><i><span style="color:red">What counts as a TOUCH hour?</span></i></b> --> Check the list on the PowerPoint.
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto">4.
<b><i><span style="color:red">What doesn't count as TOUCH hours?</span></i></b> --> In short: time spent TAing at CUSOM, club leadership roles, conference attendance, SIM labs, research.
<b>Anything where CUSOM, Campbell University, or its students benefit does not count!
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto">TOUCH Hour Award Milestones:
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto">1. Participation: < 35 hrs.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto">2. Silver: 35 < x < 70<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto">3. Gold: > 70<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto">4. Platinum: The individual with the highest amount of hours at the institution<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto">IMPORTANT UPDATE FOR
<b><span style="color:red">CLUB LEADERS</span></b>:<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto">Students are able to claim donation drive participation for TOUCH hours, for a
<b><u>MAX total of 3 TOUCH hours</u></b> for any given cycle. No more than <b><u>1 hour may be claimed per donation drive</u></b> per student, regardless of contribution amount.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto">Please let me know if you have any additional questions!<br>
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Sincerely,<br>
Nidhi Kumar<o:p></o:p></p>
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<span style="color:#888888">Campbell University School of Osteopathic Medicine | OMS-II<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="color:#888888">Student Government Association | TOUCH Coordinator<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="color:#888888">OB/GYN Club | Vice President<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="color:#888888">Exceptional Camels Club | Vice President<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="color:#888888">OMM Teaching Assistant<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="color:#888888"><a href="mailto:n_kumar0612@email.campbell.edu" target="_blank">n_kumar0612@email.campbell.edu</a> | 804-269-1234<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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