Mission and Goals
The mission of the College of Pharmacy and Health
Sciences is to provide effective educational experiences in the
health sciences. By so doing, the College facilitates the
development of life-long learners with a liberal arts foundation
who are able to serve society as dedicated, competent health
professionals and community leaders.
Our Values:
- Professionally focused- inspire with excellence in
teaching and model life learning. We have a passion
for our life work and have dedicated our careers to training the
next generation of health care providers and educators. We look for
new ways to improve learning and we adapt to the need for new
knowledge, skills and attitudes. We share our practical experiences
with our students so that what they learn is directly connected to
actual patient care or to our scholarship. We utilized real-life
experiences whenever possible so that students develop an
appreciation for the patient and the societal variables that add
complexity to care of an individual or of a population. As faculty,
we have developed a collaborative learning environment and are
respectful and supportive of one another.
- Student focused-Dedicated to our students. We
are dedicated to our students and are committed to their
development, both inside and outside the classroom, with teaching
advising, project oversight and experiential learning
- Patient focused-Dedicated to our patients and our
professions We are experienced health care
practitioners and investigators who exude a high regard for patient
care that transcends to our students. We teach others so our
professions can excel and provide better patient care and research
each day.
Our Goals:
- Educate and Practice: Advance the
practice of our health care professions and the importance of
interdisciplinary approach by providing effective and innovative
programs for undergraduate, graduate, and professional level
learners
- Research and Scholarly Activity: Conduct
focused research and scholarly activity that is consistent with our
expertise and tied to student experiences.
- Public Health, Service, and Leadership: Foster
leadership and service for students, faculty, and staff through
public health-related community outreach, university and college
service, and involvement in professional organizations.
- Employer of Choice: Create an employment
environment that provides leadership, personal growth, and
resources to be a desired place of employment for the ongoing
vitality of our programs.
- Collaboration: Develop collaborations to
increases the reach and effectiveness of our programs and public
health initiatives.