College Committees

College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Committees and Task Forces
2012-2013

1.461 Academic Affairs Committee. Charge: The Academic Affairs Committee studies and makes recommendations to the college faculty on all proposals for curricular changes related to the degree programs offered in the college. The committee is also responsible for reviewing and recommending, when necessary, changes in academic progression policies.

Membership: The members of the committee are appointed by the dean in consultation with the department chairs. The committee consists of at least four faculty members who represent a balance of the departments. These faculty serve staggered two-year terms of service. No faculty member may serve more than two consecutive terms of service.

At least two students from each degree program will be appointed to one-year terms by the dean. The Associate Dean and the Assistant Dean for Clinical Affairs are ex-officio members of this committee. Alumni/Adjuncts will be represented by one member appointed by the dean in consultation with the department chairs.

Membership:  Sarah Grady, Chair (11-13)2     
                       Ron Torry (11-13)2                        Geena Brickson– P1  (12-13)
                       Darla Eastman (12-14)2                  Holly Thurauf – P2 (12-13)
                       Nita Pandit (12-14)1                       Nisha Patel– P3 (12-13)
                       Renae Chesnut ex-officio               Rachel Peterson– HSCI SR (12-13)
                       Cheryl Clarke ex-officio                 Hannah Adams– HSCI SO (12-13)
                                                                             Nancy Bell (alumni)
                                                                             

Charges for 2012-13:

1.  Charge: Assess status and compliance with Standards 9-13.  Review standards, previous self-study, assessment reports, survey data, and other appropriate data. 
           
Deliverable: A report in AAMS that summarizes the committee’s work.  This will include 1) a self-assessment of the ACPE guidelines; 2) a self-rating of the ACPE Standard(s) as compliant, compliant with monitoring, partially compliant, non-compliant; and 3) recommendations  (the action steps and resources needed to occur).  Please give special emphasis to standards that address what the College is doing to show students are ready to progress from one year to the next and curricular areas related to interprofessional education. A summary report will be forwarded to the Dean and the Assistant Dean of Assessment.

2.  Charge: Evaluate and revise the Doctor of Pharmacy program educational outcomes as requested by the ACPE Evaluation Site team. 

Deliverable:  A copy of the updated Doctor of Pharmacy Educational Outcomes (2009 Self Study Action Steps)

3.  Charge:  Develop and implement College policy and procedures for curricular course review. (SP I.A.1.7 and 2009 Self Study Action Steps)

Deliverable:  Curricular Course Review Policy

1.463 Assessment Committee.
Charge: The Assessment Committee has responsibilities for the development and oversight of the college’s assessment plan to include formative and summative measurements of assessment, procedures for collection and analysis of data, and dissemination and application of the information.

Membership: The members shall be appointed by the dean in consultation with the department chairs. This committee consists of at least three faculty members with both departments represented. These faculty serve staggered two-year terms of service. No faculty member may serve more than two consecutive terms of service. At least two students from each degree program shall be appointed for a one-year term. The Assistant Dean for Assessment is an ex-officio member of this committee. Alumni/adjuncts will be represented by one member appointed by the dean in consultation with the department chairs.

Membership: Michelle Bottenberg, Chair (11-13)2
          Erik Maki, (11-13)2                               Jacqueline Chorzempa-P1 (12-13)
                       Rhonda Cross-Beemer (12-14)2           Aaron Dickett - P2 (12-13)
                       Andrea Kjos (11-13)1                           Kelsey Gander – P3 (12-13)
                       Chuck Phillips – ex-officio                   Carissa Chamney -HSCI SR(12-13)
                                                                                    Sarah Nielsen HSCI-SR (12-13)
                                                                                    Jeanine Abrons (to be confirmed alumni)
                                                                                                     

Charges for 2012-13:

1. Charge: Assess status and compliance with Standards 1-3, and 15.  Review standards, previous self-study, assessment reports, survey data, and other appropriate data. 
           
Deliverable: A report in AAMS that summarizes the committee’s work.  This will include 1) a self-assessment of the ACPE guidelines; 2) a self-rating of the ACPE Standard(s) as compliant, compliant with monitoring, partially compliant, non-compliant; and 3) recommendations  (the action steps and resources needed to occur).  Please give special emphasis to standards that address what the College is doing to show students are ready to progress from one year to the next, interprofessional education, and stress of faculty, staff and students. A summary report will be forwarded to the Dean and the Assistant Dean of Assessment.

2. Charge:  Evaluate the data provided to faculty on teaching and learning methods during the August faculty meeting.  Develop further discussion points and recommended action steps for determining an outcome related to teaching and learning methods as compared to the ACPE standards.

Deliverable:  Report that includes the data from both assessment methods, a summary of the issues compared to the ACPE standards, discussion points and conclusion of the faculty with action steps if necessary.

1.464 Experiential Review Council.
Charge: The Experiential Review Council reviews the policies and procedures related to the experiential experiences for the college’s programs. Members provide insight and feedback regarding the programs sites used for experiential education. They help to identify areas of excellence and deficiencies and provide guidance for implementation of programs designed to educate preceptors and advance the practice of the profession.

Membership: Members of the council are appointed by the dean in consultation with the Assistant Dean for Clinical Affairs. The Experiential Review Council is composed of at least three members of the faculty, and representatives of the sites used in the experiential education experience such as pharmacies, hospitals, clinics, and various other sites involved in the program. These faculty serve staggered two-year terms of service. No faculty member may serve more than two consecutive terms of service. At least two students from each degree program shall be appointed for a one-year term. The Assistant Dean for Clinical Affairs and the Director of Health Sciences, Experiential Education are ex-officio members of this committee. Alumni/adjuncts will be represented by one member appointed by the dean in consultation with the department chairs.

Membership: Denise Soltis, Chair ex-officio               
                     Rhonda Cross Beemer ex-officio     Naomi Digiantonio P1 (12-13)
                     Cheryl Clarke (11-13)2                     Jacqueline Ye P2 (12-13)
Craige Wrenn (11-13)2                               Jenna Bender P3 (12-13)
                     Nic Lehman (12-14) 1                       Greg Tallman P4 (12-13)
                                                                              HCSI Jr (12-13)
                                                                              HSCI Sr (12-13)
                    
                     Adjuncts/Alumni:  As assigned by Experiential Education Program

Charges for 2012-13:

Charge: Assess status and compliance with Standards 14 and 28.  Review standards, previous self-study, assessment reports, survey data, and other appropriate data. 
           
Deliverable: A report in AAMS that summarizes the committee’s work.  This will include 1) a self-assessment of the ACPE guidelines; 2) a self-rating of the ACPE Standard(s) as compliant, compliant with monitoring, partially compliant, non-compliant; and 3) recommendations  (the action steps and resources needed to occur).  Please give special emphasis to standards that address what the College is doing to show students are ready to progress from one year to the next (especially P3 to APPE), and interprofessional education. A summary report will be forwarded to the Dean and the Assistant Dean of Assessment.

1.465 Faculty Affairs Committee. Charge: The Faculty Affairs Committee responsibilities include the development and implementation of faculty development programs and the review of proposed revisions to the faculty handbook each year. The committee will also review applications of individuals to be considered for appointment to adjunct faculty status and is responsible for making recommendations concerning promotion of adjunct faculty. The committee will also revise the guidelines for appointment and promotion of adjunct faculty when needed. (See Appendix D)

Membership: The members of the committee shall be appointed by the dean in consultation with the department chairs. This committee consists of at least three members with both departments represented. These faculty serve staggered two-year terms of service. No faculty member may serve more than two consecutive terms of service. Alumni/adjuncts will be represented by one member appointed by the dean in consultation with the department chairs.

Membership:  Kim Huey, Chair (11-13)2
                       Brian Gentry (11-13)1
                       Sally Haack (12-14)1
                       Darci Boehlert (to be confirmed alumni)
                       Marilea Chase ex-officio (non-voting)

Charges for 2012-13:

1.   Charge: Assess status and compliance with Standards 24-26.  Review standards, previous self-study, assessment reports, survey data, and other appropriate data. 
           
Deliverable: A report in AAMS that summarizes the committee’s work.  This will include 1) a self-assessment of the ACPE guidelines; 2) a self-rating of the ACPE Standard(s) as compliant, compliant with monitoring, partially compliant, non-compliant; and 3) recommendations  (the action steps and resources needed to occur). Please give special emphasis to standards that address stress of faculty.  A summary report will be forwarded to the Dean and the Assistant Dean of Assessment.

2.   Charge: Complete a needs assessment of the faculty related to topics for development and Develop a recommendation for faculty development programs for academic year 2013-2014.

Deliverable:  Proposal for faculty development program that includes topics, proposed speakers, pedagogy recommended, dates and times, and requested budget.

1.462 Pharmacy Admissions Committee.
Charge: Responsibilities of this committee include the compliance with the ACPE accreditation guidelines as well as to admissions criteria, policies and procedures with student achievements in the professional pharmacy program and performance in professional practice. The committee is responsible for reviewing and admitting candidates into the Doctor of Pharmacy program.

Membership: The members of the committee shall be appointed by the dean in consultation with the department chairs. This committee consists of at least four faculty members with both departments represented. These faculty serve staggered two-year terms of service. No faculty member may serve more than two consecutive terms of service. At least two students shall be appointed for a one-year term. The College Admissions Liaison is an ex-officio member of this committee. Alumni/adjuncts will be represented by one member appointed by the dean in consultation with the department chairs.

Membership:  Pramod Mahajan, Chair (11-13)2       
                        Lori Schirmer (12-14)1                              Nicole Westenberger P2 (12-13)
                        Nora Stelter (11-13)1                                 Brett Retzlaff P3 (12-13)
                        Mike Andreski (11-13)1                            Erika Milas P3 (12-13)
                                                                                          (alumni – to be determined)
                                                                                          Sara Bonney ex-officio
                       

Charges for 2012-13:

1. Charge: Review and Admit candidates into the Professional Pharmacy Program.

Deliverable:  Matriculation of a qualified class of 110

1. Charge: Evaluate the extent to which admissions data may be linked to student performance. (2009 Self Study Areas to Improve)

Deliverable:  Produce a report that will be presented to and discussed with faculty.

1. Charge:  Refine admission criteria and process to ensure consistency in application and decision-making

Deliverable:  Written policy and process designed to outline criteria and decision-making process with the goal of consistent communication and decision-making.

1.466 Student Affairs Committee.
Charge: The Student Affairs Committee will be responsible for reviewing policies related to students and promoting student involvement in professional activities.

Membership: The members shall be appointed by the dean in consultation with the department chairs. The committee consists of at least two student members from each degree program and at least three faculty members appointed by the dean. These faculty serve staggered two-year terms of service. No faculty member may serve more than two consecutive terms of service. The Director for Student Programs is an ex-officio member of this committee. Alumni/adjuncts will be represented by one member appointed by the dean in consultation with the department chairs.

Membership: Ed Bell, Chair (11-13)1               Molly Krook PPHR (12-13)
                       Ginelle Bryant (12-14)1                  Katie Marr P1 (12-13)
                       Andrew Miesner, (11-13)2              Janelle Behnke P2 (12-13)
                       Joy Shan (11-13)1                          Anokhi Patel P3 (12-13)
                       Jennifer Tran ex-officio                  Shane Kozlowski HSCI JR(12-13)
                                                                             Mallory Tough HSCI SR(12-13)
                                                                              Tim Sullivan (alumni – to be confirmed)

Charges for 2012-13:

1.   Charge:  Review and recommend updates to the Chemical Dependency Policy and Honor Code Policy as necessary.

Deliverable:  Reaffirmed and/or Revised Chemical Dependency Policy and Honor Code Policy

2.   Charge:      Review and make recommendations based on the AACP Graduating Student Survey, the HSCI Senior Survey, the advising aggregate results and related assessments.

Deliverable:   Annual report outlining evaluation, conclusion, recommendations and actions taken from review of the survey data identified above.

1.467 Ad hoc committees. Ad hoc committees shall be appointed by the dean, in consultation with the appropriate department chairs, when deemed appropriate. In all matters not delegated to committees, the college faculty shall serve as a committee of the whole.

3.332 College Promotion and Tenure Committee. (all terms  AY 2012-13)
The College Promotion and Tenure Committee will consist of six (6) faculty members holding the rank of Associate Professor or above with equal representation from each department that comprises the College. Department chairs are not eligible for membership on the committee, except that a department chair may serve when an insufficient number of department members meet rank and/or tenure requirements and the department chair meets these requirements. The Dean will appoint the members of the committee to serve a one-year (academic calendar) term. In the case of promotion with simultaneous tenure, each member of the committee will hold a tenured appointment in the College. In the case of promotion from the rank of Associate Professor to Professor, the committee will consist only of those faculty members holding the rank of Professor. The committee shall select a chairperson from among its members, who shall be a voting member of the committee.

Committee Membership: 
Chuck Phillips
Nita Pandit
John Rovers
June Johnson
Geoff Wall
Carrie Koenigsfeld* only for nontenure track reviews
Timothy Welty*  only for tenure reviews

Charges:  (refer to appropriate policy to verify dates)

Promotion/Tenure

1. Review dossiers of candidates for promotion and tenure.
2. Develop and deliver a report of the Committee’s recommendation to the candidate by December 10th.
3. Develop and deliver a recommendation to the Dean regarding the candidate’s request for promotion and/or tenure by January 15th.

Pre-Promotion/Pre-Tenure Review Committee
The Pre-Promotion/Pre-Tenure review team or teams will consist of four faculty members with equal representation from each department that comprises the College. The Dean will determine the need for these teams and will select membership based on input from the Department Chairs. Participation on the College Promotion and Tenure Committee does not necessarily exclude assignment to the Pre-Promotion/Pre-Tenure Teams.

Pre-Promotion/Pre-Tenure Committee Membership:
Ed Bell
June Johnson
Bob Soltis
John Rovers

Charges:
Pre-Tenure/Promotion

1. Review dossiers of probationary candidates.
2. Develop and deliver a written report to the faculty member before the end of the 12-13 academic year.
3. Provide a copy of the report to the appropriate Department Chair and the Dean.

3.331 Department Promotion and Tenure Committee.
The Department Promotion and Tenure Committee will consist of: 1) all tenured faculty members in the candidate’s department in the case of tenure decisions, or 2) all faculty in the department who hold equal or higher academic rank in the case of promotion decisions without simultaneous tenure.

To be appointed by Department Chairs

2011 Doctor of Pharmacy Interviews:
                                                      Anisa Fornoff
                                                      Kristen Meyer
                                                      John Rovers
                                                      James Sacco
                                                      Abebe Mengesha        
                                                      June Johnson
                                                      Tim Welty
                                                      Wendy Mobley-Bukstein
                                                      Heidi Price (Alternate)
                                                                                         
*All faculty, except those functioning as committee chairs, will be expected to participate when requested in admission interviews this fall and spring.  PharmD admission interviews is the primary service role for the listed individuals and the time commitment is expected to equal that of traditional committee service (approximately 20 hrs)