During your program in the College of Pharmacy, you will come into contact with most of our faculty but you may not have the opportunity to meet everyone on the staff. Photos of the present faculty and staff are available on the web, through the directory. You are encouraged to get to know your instructors and take the initiative to meet with them if problems arise or to seek advice regarding various aspects of the professional program and your future career as a pharmacist.
Mission Statement
The mission of the College of Pharmacy is to prepare ethical, entry-level practitioners who are competent within and sensitive to the ever-changing health care environment as it relates to the collaborative provision of pharmacy care. Furthermore, the College of Pharmacy endeavors to provide entry-level pharmacy education to traditional students within a diverse, supportive, student-centered environment. The curriculum emphasizes lifelong learning, critical thinking, evidence-based medicine and service to the community.
In support of this mission, our faculty and students pursue scholarly activity to advance the professional care of patients and provide teaching and learning environments for our students to develop critical thinking skills. Our faculty also participates in various service activities as part of their professional responsibilities and to provide role models for our students.
By successfully completing the program’s accredited curriculum, graduates become eligible to take the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy licensure examination and seek licensure in the state of their choice. This, in turn, allows them to embark on a productive career in pharmacy. In addition, students’ general education course work and the program’s emphasis on pharmacy’s roles and service to the community assist in preparing graduates to meet the institution’s mission in that they construct meaningful lives. As an example of student and alumni productivity and leadership, the College of Pharmacy expects students to present their research findings at national conferences. Some examples are the Midyear Clinical Meeting of the American Society of Health-Systems Pharmacists and the American Pharmaceutical Association Annual Meeting.