Table 2.

Frequencies and percentages of alumni ranking of extent to which LC helped them develop public health competencies.

		Not at all helpful	Not so helpful	Somewhat helpful	Very helpful	Extremely helpful
To what extent was the Learning Collaboratory helpful to your development each of the following competencies:	Critical thinking	0	1 (3.3%)	4 (13.3%)	12 (40%)	13 (43.3%)
	Communication	1 (3.3%)	0	5 (16.7%)	7 (23.3%)	17 (56.7%)
	Problem solving	1 (3.3%)	2 (6.6%)	4 (13.3%)	10 (33.3%)	13 (43.3%)
	Collaboration	0	2 (6.6%)	2 (6.6%)	10 (33.3%)	16 (53.3%)
	Leadership	1 (3.3%)	1 (3.3%)	3 (10%)	12 (40%)	13 (43.3%)
Through partnerships with public health practitioners, students address real-world public health needs in the community by applying essential skills they learn in class. To what extent do you think this component helped you develop understanding and/or skills in community collaboration and community engagement?		1 (3.3%)	2 (6.6%)	2 (6.6%)	10 (33.3%)	15 (50%)
To what extent do you think the teach-back component helped you to integrate concepts (e.g., reflect on topics and concepts you had learned, in a way that it helped expand your understanding)?		2 (6.6%)	1 (3.3%)	2 (6.6%)	9 (30%)	16 (53.3%)
To what extent do you think the teach-back component was helpful to your professional development (e.g., strengthened skills to succeed in the workplace and in your profession)?		1 (3.3%)	4 (13.3%)	3 (10%)	8 (26.7%)	14 (46.7%)