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NAC Meeting Minutes
Committee Name: | National Advisory Council | ||
Date of Meeting: | August 4, 2008 | Location: | Teleconference Call |
Minutes Prepared By: | Marilea Chase | Appendices: | Yes - 3 |
1. Purpose of Meeting |
| Scheduled Summer Meeting |
2. Attendance at Meeting | |||
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| Raylene Rospond, Dean | Emily Westergaard | Chuck Phillips | Dave Uddin |
| Jill Haug | Don Davidson | Bobbie Riley | Melissa Corrigan |
| Josh Benner | Liz Cardello, Chair | Jack Ellis | Mark Richards |
| Bob Schnarr | Brian Reisetter | Gene Lutz | Maureen Reim |
| Suzanne Blackburn | Dan Fisher | Marilea Chase |
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3. Meeting Agenda |
| 1) Accreditation update - 2 documents attached for this discussion: Retreat Report and Timeline |
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4. Meeting Notes, Decisions, Issues |
| NAC Chair Liz Cardello called the conference call meeting to order at 1:05 pm. Roll call was taken from those present on the call.
Chuck Phillips gave an update on the self-study since the April NAC meeting. The committee drafts were received and compiled into the document used for the faculty and staff retreat June 12. Since that time the document has been changed to incorporate input from the retreat so that the correct areas are highlighted. As soon as the updated data from the 07-08 surveys is received in August, that information will be added to the report. Chuck then highlighted the timeline for what will happen between now and the fall NAC meeting when the document draft will again be presented to the NAC. The Accreditation site visit is scheduled for March 30, 31, and April 1, 2009. The document will be reviewed by someone on campus as well as someone off-campus. The final document will be on the faculty meeting agenda for approval in Dec. 2008.
Dean Rospond and Liz Cardello presented highlights from the recent AACP meeting in Chicago. There was not a discussion of mandatory residencies. Although no specific discussion was on requiring a B.S. degree for entrance into the professional program, several curriculum resolutions were passed by the House of Delegates and could be setting a stage for future discussions. The topic of open membership was discussed because of the financial and service obligation that it would entail for AACP. Examples of the services that AACP provides are important institutional research services related to pharmacy admissions, finances, salaries, peer-based institutional data and support for proposals to enhance current programs. Denise Soltis will be the new chair of the Experiential Education Section. Liz reinforced the proactive approach Drake has taken in our experiential education program and how advanced the program is in meeting the current expanded standards. Dean Rospond spoke of the involvement of other faculty in AACP --the roles of Nita Pandit, Dave Zgarrick, June Johnson, Bob Soltis and herself in the organizations activities.
Entrepreneurial leadership initiatives were next discussed with the NACDS entrepreneurial internship program providing opportunities for internships in 09 and 10. At the recent Iowa Pharmacy Association meeting, Drake held a focus group looking at a similar internship program in cooperation with independent pharmacies focusing on generating interest in transfer of ownership. This is especially important in light of the large number of independent pharmacists eligible for retirement and selling their pharmacies to large retailers.
Incorporating public health into the curriculum was discussed by the NAC. Areas identified for emphasis include bioterrorism and disaster planning and epidemiology. Dave Uddin mentioned the need for quality assurance and quality improvement in public health. Josh Benner focused on the need to incorporate 1)methods of public health including literature review, biostatistics, and pharmacoconomics, 2) quality of care with patient safety, medication errors, disaster preparedness and adherence to approved practices, and 3) the practice of public health in the population areas such as immunizations, clinics, policy work, health fairs, wellness emphasis etc. Liz Cardello pointed out recent updates to the Department of Homeland Security pandemic guidelines that place the role of pharmacists at the 2nd level for pandemic reaction teams. Gene Lutz mentioned that perhaps CPHS could have a more direct involvement in emergency preparedness in the Polk County area as the plans for emergencies are updated. Liz Cardello also mentioned the issue of access and sharing of computer prescription records in case of emergencies through a shared pharmacy database (such as Hurricane Katrina experience).
Dean Rospond spoke about the recruitment and retention of faculty members and the workshop that she and six other faculty attended in early June. Ideas have come from the workshop for a more comprehensive faculty development program that will be developed and included in the next strategic plan. Drake needs to make our internal processes for recruitment of faculty more efficient and effective. The workshops taking place this summer on promotion and tenure portfolio development are a step for helping the younger faculty develop their materials to present for promotion/tenure. Dean Rospond has offered to co-sponsor any faculty member willing to participate in the ACCP research and scholarship certificate program.
Don Davidson presented a question on the salaries needed to recruit faculty for open positions and to retain faculty at the university. The facilities and resources section of the self-study will be presented at the October meeting with the updated salary data. Dean Rospond stated that all faculty searches that were conducted in the last year were filled and that we are very fortunate. Many programs have several open positions. Mark Richards asked why new pharmacy schools are opening under the ACPE watch without a “certificate of need” for the program being a requirement since there is such a shortage of pharmacists and faculty to teach in pharmacy programs. A further analysis and proposal to enhance faculty recruitment and retention will be presented at the October meeting.
Raylene gave an update on the Provost’s search that will be conducted this year for replacing Ron Troyer at the end of this academic year.
Emily Westergaard and Liz Cardello discussed the white coat program. There are 112 P1 students and currently 109 white coats have been sponsored. NAC members who donated where thanked and others were given the opportunity to donate so that the final three white coats were filled by the committee immediately after the meeting. Emily also announced that the Granberg Leadership fund has been fully endowed with over $25,000 in donations. Additional monies have been pledged over that amount.
Don Davidson asked that the fall meeting also be a time for a proactive discussion of the 6 year PharmD program because of the discussions at the ACCP meeting on the post-graduate program. Hopefully we can keep the 6 year program a “standard” and not move to a 7 or 8 year program or have mandatory residencies etc.
Raylene gave an update on the health of Dr. Larson. Cards may be sent to him at his home:
Lon Larson 3716 River Oak Drive Des Moines, Iowa 50312
Members were surveyed about the meeting schedule for Oct. The Francis Marion Drake dinner has been scheduled for Friday, Oct. 3, rather than Sat. night Oct. 4th.
Meeting adjourned at 2:30 pm
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5. Action Items | ||
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| Due Date |
| Make your white coat donation |
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| Reply to email on Oct. meeting schedule and evaluation of the conference call |
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| Send any additional thoughts on the above meeting topics to Dean Rospond |
| On-going |
| Prepare for discussion of faculty recruitment and retention, B.S. need as a requirement for the professional program; and a certificate of need for colleges of pharmacy |
| Materials Disseminated with Oct. meeting agenda |
6. Next Meeting | ||||||
| Date: | October, 2008 |
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| Agenda: | Self Study Faculty Recruitment and Retention Strategic Plan Update B.S. as a requirement for the professional program Certificate of need for pharmacy programs. | |||||
NAC Meeting Minutes
October 24, 2007 NAC Meeting
Chair Liz Cardello called the meeting to order on Oct. 11th at 9 AM. Continuing and outgoing NAC members were noted.
College Facilities Tour
- Members participated in the college facilities tour in Olin, Fitch, Harvey-Ingham, and Cline Halls led by Associate Dean Renae Chesnut. Upon return a brief discussion of the facilities followed. Members felt it was important for the college to have a “team” feel with facilities in closer proximity as well as maintaining the college history surrounding Fitch. Dean Rospond gave insight into the science renovation discussions and the need for classrooms to accommodate 40 60 students and large lecture halls flexible enough for current teaching pedagogies.
ACPE Accreditation Self-Study Process
- Assistant Dean for Assessment Chuck Phillips began the ACPE Accreditation Self Study discussion with an overview of what is involved in preparation for the site visit in Spring, 2009. The ACPE has developed a new rubric process for use that emphasizes the involvement of all stakeholders in the self-study process, therefore the NAC’s involvement in the process will be critical. Background was presented on the college’s 2007 summer retreat as well as the surveys that were completed this past spring and the tabulated results. Board members, faculty, and students were divided into groups with each group focusing on a survey for comments.
- Assistant Dean Phillips then sought input from the NAC on a communication plan to engage them and other alumni stakeholders into the self-study process. A multiple format communcation approach with emails, hard copy letters, a newletter from the dean and information on the website referenced in all the materials was suggested.
Session adjourned for the evening.
Meeting reconvened at 8 am Oct. 12.
Self-Study Process - continued
- With the need for the involvement of the NAC in the self-study process, members of the NAC were asked to serve as liaisons for the college’s self-study committees. NAC members have been assigned for specific committees. The committee chair will contact the liaison and will work out a communication plan for each person—whether the person wishes to participate in committee meetings via conference call, input through emails, hard copy information, or attendance at a specific meeting. The timeline for all self-study draft reports is April 15^th. At the next NAC meeting in April, draft committee reports will be available for review and input from the NAC in preparation for the next stage of the self-study process. The NAC has requested in update on the ACPE’s accreditation visits using the new rubric that have taken place this fall at other pharmacy colleges at their next meeting to help gauge the use of the new rubric from these expereinces and Drake’s self-study process. In addition, in April the NAC will have a discussion on the visibility/availability of the self-study documents for all stakeholders.
Advancement Upate
- Laura Sauser, CPHS Advancement officer gave on update on gifts to the college. Advancement is seeking volunteers for photos and testimonials to showcase in the annual fund campaign. Please contact her if you are willing to participate. The NAC would like to know how the Drake Pharmacy alumni compare in their gifts with other colleges of pharmacy.
- Discussion was held on how much greater impact small gatherings of alumni in someone’s home are for connecting with alumni in an area. In addition, specific events were discussed that have been used to connect with alumni—the White Coat ceremony, Drake Relays events, the Hooding ceremony, Pharmacy Day, and specific class year reunions.
Student Leadership Development Series
- Associate Dean Renae Chesnut and staff Darcy Doty and Allison Reich presented updated information on the Student Leadership Initiative. Student participation has grown from the 8 students in 06-07 to 29 students in 07-08. Student participates from the first year Courtney Jahnke, Jamie Holmes, and Mallory Heath spoke on the knowledge they gained from participation in the program and how they used that in their leadership positions. Eight students in the 07-08 leadership group have an opportunity to receive a scholarship award for travel to an off-campus leadership institute because of the Wal-Mart gift to the program. The NAC received this year’s schedule of programs. Please contact Allison Reich or Darcy Doty if you can recommend speakers for the topics of conflict resolution or taking on challenges.
CEI Initiative Update
- Kathy Schott from the Preceptor Development program gave on update on the CEI Initiative showing the website and asked for input from the NAC based on their experience with the program. 122 pharmacists have taken part in the program. A profile and a My Account for each participant is under development. NAC members stressed the importance of the program to provide feedback to participants on how much of the program they have completed, what they have missed and input on errors on answers to questions that were missed. The initiative is revenue neutral at this time.
Health Sciences Update
- Pharmacy Science Department Chair Bob Soltis gave an update on the new Health Sciences major that has nearly 50 student enrolled this fall. Names were suggested for the Health Sciences Advisory Board.
Commitment to the Upcoming Campaign
- Chair Liz Cardello initiated the final discussion of the meeting on the role of each member of the NAC in the upcoming financial campaign for the University. Dean Rospond asked members to commit to areas that they were personally willing to invest time and effort to help.
Chair Liz Cardello adjourned the meeting.
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