220 Ferris Drive
Rm. 201
Big Rapids, MI 49307
(231) 591-2252
Mission
To prepare pharmacists as leaders in health care through an integrative approach to learning, interprofessional collaboration, and scholarship to advance practice and science.
Vision
To serve as a leader in education, scholarship, and transformational change in pharmacy practice and science.
Values
- Excellence in learning, practice, service, and scholarship
- Personal and institutional integrity, ethics, and accountability with a commitment to continuous improvement
- Collaboration, civility, mutual respect, advocacy, and a sense of community among faculty, staff, preceptors, students, and alumni
- Diversity in experiences, opportunities, cultures, and perspectives
Vision
To serve as a leader in education, scholarship and transformational change in pharmacy practice.
Mission
Develop collaborative, innovative, patient-centered pharmacy practitioners through effective education methods and scholarship.
Mission
The faculty of the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences is the source of expertise for the delivery of the basic scientific concepts that form the foundation of the profession of pharmacy for our students, practitioners and other healthcare professionals.
These concepts support the College's mission:
- To deliver patient-centered and population-based care through optimization of medication therapy and the promotion of wellness;
- To continue to actively engage students in acquiring the critical-thinking skills that will give them the ability to use these concepts in their future courses and clinical experiences, as well as in their careers as pharmacists;
- The department faculty and students shall be involved in service and scholarly/research activities that broadly support the public’s health: the extension of the body of knowledge of the profession of pharmacy; and the missions of the college, and the university;
- These activities support the creation of a professional community that embodies the principles of ethics, fairness, honesty, civility and respect for diversity in peoples’ ideas, beliefs and cultures.
COP Strategic Priority 1: Teaching and Learning Excellence.
Optimize the teaching and learning environment in the College of Pharmacy.
FSU Theme(s): Academic Programs & Offerings and Institutional Effectiveness
Objective 1.1: Technology Implementation
Address ongoing classroom and pedagogical technology needs in the College of Pharmacy.
- 1.1.1: Develop an inventory of outstanding classroom technology needs.
- 1.1.2: Prioritize implementation of classroom technology updates.
- 1.1.3: Create a budget proposal that addresses necessary updates.
Objective 1.2: Technology Utilization
- 1.2.1: Identify opportunities to incorporate instructional technology professional development for faculty and staff.
- 1.2.2: Collaborate with Ferris eLearning to develop a College-focused resource for instructional technology.
Create a culture of optimal use of instructional technology to enhance student learning.
Objective 1.3: Curricular Enhancement
Offer a contemporary and effective Doctor of Pharmacy curriculum to students.
- 1.3.1: Conduct a holistic review of the current Doctor of Pharmacy curriculum.
- 1.3.2: Develop a proposal for the implementation of 2-3 focused curricular tracks.
- 1.3.3: Develop and implement programming focused on online/remote course delivery and learning.
- 1.3.4: Review and refine the existing College of Pharmacy assessment plan.
Strategic Priority 2: Focus on People
Recruit, develop, and mentor high performing students, faculty, and staff.
FSU Theme(s): Student Success and Pride & Community
Objective 2.1: Student Recruitment
Increase the number of qualified student applicants to the Doctor of Pharmacy program.
- 2.1.1: Review alignment between the Ferris Pre-Pharmacy curriculum and the current Doctor of Pharmacy curriculum.
- 2.1.2: Develop and implement a plan to expand outreach to high schools, undergraduate programs, feeder schools, and other potential applicants.
- 2.1.3: Enhance the virtual presence of the College of Pharmacy.
- 2.1.4: Increase the number and/or dollar amount of scholarships awarded to incoming students.
- 2.1.5: Develop and implement a plan to enhance the compositional diversity profile of applicants and incoming students.
Objective 2.2: Student Success
Support the professional development and success of students in the Doctor of Pharmacy Program.
- 2.2.1: Evaluate the effectiveness of student development/mentorship programs within the College of Pharmacy.
- 2.2.2: Develop and implement a plan to enhance career readiness of students.
- 2.2.3: Identify best practices around real-time remediation.
- 2.2.4: Identify strategies to make the College environment welcoming and inclusive to all students.
Objective 2.3: Personnel Development
Support the professional development and success of faculty and staff within the College of Pharmacy.
- 2.3.1: Increase the number of leadership opportunities for faculty and staff.
- 2.3.2: Conduct an assessment of faculty and staff job satisfaction and wellness.
- 2.3.3: Develop a process for awarding travel stipends to faculty and staff.
- 2.3.4: Develop and implement a plan for increasing the awareness of diversity and inclusion in the College.
Strategic Priority 3: Practice Ready
Strengthen opportunities for interprofessional collaboration and innovative experiential learning to position pharmacists as valued and trusted members of the health care team.
FSU Theme(s): Pride & Community and Academic Programs & Offerings
Objective 3.1: Interprofessional Education
Expand interprofessional education opportunities for students in the Doctor of Pharmacy program.
- KPI 3.1.1: Identify best practices for interprofessional education in experiential learning.
- 3.1.2: Develop preceptor training on intentional interprofessional education in experiential learning.
Objective 3.2: Innovative Practice
Enhance the role of the pharmacist as a member of the health professional team.
- 3.2.1: Explore opportunities for additional reimbursement for faculty services in patient care.
- 3.2.2: Identify best practices for innovative and intentional interprofessional practice.
- 3.2.3: Explore opportunities for interacting with the CPESN-ACT Pharmacy Collaborative in the State of Michigan.
- 3.2.4: Examine the role of College of Pharmacy faculty in practice transformation.
- 3.2.5: Finalize and implement an APPE Readiness Plan for the College of Pharmacy.
Strategic Priority 4: Knowledge Discovery
Develop and promote a culture of innovative scholarship and research.
FSU Theme(s): Enhancing Resources and Student Success
Objective 4.1: Targeted Research
Expand scholarship and research in focused areas of strength.
- KPI 4.1.1: Inventory the primary lines of inquiry that are occurring in the College of Pharmacy.
- 4.1.2: Identify 3-5 targeted areas of scholarship/research strength for future development.
- 4.1.3: Develop a plan to increase the number and effectiveness of internal and external collaborations in targeted areas of strength.
Objective 4.2: Funding Enhancement
Enhance faculty and student competitiveness for research funding.
- 4.2.1: Develop an inventory of outstanding needs for grants and research training for faculty, staff, and students.
- 4.2.2: Identify opportunities to add programming focused on grants/contracts and research skills.
- 4.2.3: Develop and implement a plan to increase the involvement of students in funded research and scholarship.
Objective 4.3: Infrastructure Maintenance
Address ongoing research infrastructure needs in the College of Pharmacy.
- 4.3.1: Develop an emergency reference guide/FAQ for responding to emergency situations.
- 4.3.2: Create an online resource to house electronic records related to building/laboratory safety and waste.
