These and other activities help us contribute to the greater university goal 1 undergraduate excellence and innovation, strategic priorities D, "Our core curriculum incorporates innovative pedagogy, transdisciplinary approaches to learning and problem-solving, and the development of cultural competencies, global awareness, and transferable skills so that our graduates are prepared for a fulfilling career and a meaningful life in the 21st century; goal 3D, "We collaborate with external partners to implement a regional plan to improve population health and wellbeing" in the university strategic plan (Destination 2040, Our Flight Path), and align with the state's Health First Indiana initiative which seeks improvement in health through these core public health services: Tobacco and Vaping Prevention and Cessation, Maternal and Child Health, Trauma and Injury Prevention, Access to and Linkage to Clinical Care, Chronic Disease Prevention and Lead Case Management. THE DEPARTMENT OF NUTRITION AND HEALTH SCIENCES: The Department houses accredited undergraduate majors in dietetics, public health, respiratory therapy and radiography, minors in public health, nutrition, and workplace wellness, graduate programs in Nutrition and Dietetics, and Health Science with a track in Biostatistics and Epidemiology, and an accredited Dietetic Internship.