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2006–2007 School of Pharmacy Committees
Advisory Ad Hoc Committee for Educational Renaissance Advisory Ad Hoc Committee for Educational RenaissanceCharge: Advise Dean regarding strategies, priorities, governance, and resources required for the full implementation of the renaissance. Advisory Ad Hoc Committee for InternationalizationCharge: Advise on the inclusion of "Internationalization" as a fifth strategic initiative for the School's Strategic Plan, and advise on the merits of considering specific opportunities in (i) Seoul, South Korea, (ii) Dubiotech, United Arab Emirates, (iii) Singapore. Assessment CommitteeCharge: Formulate, refine and manage an overall assessment plan for the professional program. The committee will identify critical assessment needs, processes, tools, and data sources, define infrastructure and resources needed to manage program assessment, and implement the assessment plan. Building and Grounds CommitteeCharge: Assess the aesthetic needs of the buildings and grounds associated with the School of Pharmacy and make specific recommendations for improvements. Community Pharmacy Advisory CommitteeCharge: Identify community pharmacies that will collaborate with the School of Pharmacy to test new practice models, and review study ideas and research proposals to be implemented in community pharmacy settings. Conflicts of Interest and Conflict of Commitment Advisory CommitteeCharge: Review potential Category II or Category III conflicts of interest or conflicts of commitments which may exist within the School of Pharmacy and implement appropriate monitoring mechanism. Criminal Background Check CommitteeCharge: Develop and review the School of Pharmacy policy regarding background checks for professional and graduate students as well as for faculty who perform research in a clinical setting, and recommend follow-up actions, as needed, upon background checks. Curriculum CommitteeCharge: In cooperation with the Office of the Associate Dean for Professional Education, develop and implement a process for periodic evaluation, quality management, and enhancement of the professional curriculum. Faculty Committee on Salary PoliciesThis committee was formed in accordance with the Chancellor’s directive. Members are elected by the faculty. An election of a new member to the committee must take place to replace a member who will rotate off the committee. Faculty Development/Mentoring CommitteeCharge: Work in association with Division Chairs and Associate Deans in the development of programs or opportunities that will enrich the personal and professional development of the faculty. Full Professor's CommitteeCharge: Make recommendations on promotion and tenure, conduct post-tenure assessment, and participate in the recruitment of faculty at the rank of full professor. Graduate Education Committee (GEC)Charge: Monitor the implementation of the graduate program, develop processes for periodic review/update of the graduate program curriculum, prepare self-study document and plan for external review, coordinate graduate student recruitment, serve as a resource to graduate students and post doctoral fellows to enrich their education and training, and serve as a liaison with the UNC-Chapel Hill Graduate School. Honors Program CommitteeCharge: Oversee the Honors Program; specifically, define goals and objectives of the program, identify the criteria for student participation, articulate student expectations, create and implement annual programs (e.g., seminars and research projects), and assess students’ successful completion of program. Nominations CommitteeCharge: Identify eligible and interested individuals who could serve as a faculty representative consistent with the School’s governance and obligations (e.g. AACP faculty representative, Faculty Committee on Salary Policies, Faculty Secretary. This committee will oversee the election and ensure a fair and open process. PharmD/PhD Program CommitteeCharge: Develop a proposal for a new PharmD/PhD Program. Students enrolled in this program will be trained to become pharmacists who will also have training as pharmaceutical scientists with focus in one of the four tracks - Medicinal Chemistry and Natural Products, Molecular Pharmaceutics, Pharmacotherapy and Experimental Therapeutics, Pharmaceutical Outcomes and Policy. The proposal will provide a proposed curriculum and sequencing of didactic plus experiential training for the program that will create unique synergy between the training provided by our professional and graduate programs. The proposed curriculum for this program should be consistent with the accreditation requirements of the PharmD degree and with the requirements of the Graduate School for the doctoral degree. Recruitment and Admissions CommitteeCharge: Review and recommend applicants for admission to the Doctor of Pharmacy program, admissions policies and procedures on an ongoing basis for enhancement of the admissions process. Scholarship CommitteeCharge: Provide information and give advice about the necessary qualifications for financial assistance, review applications and assign scholarships. Scholastic Achievement and Progression CommitteeCharge: Monitor student progression in the professional curriculum, specifically: (1) monitor compliance with academic progression guidelines adopted by the faculty and report results to faculty with recommendations for modification as appropriate; (2) recommend remedial action or termination of professional students who fail to maintain satisfactory progress; and (3) act on petitions from professional students regarding individual adjustment to curricular requirements. Shared Instruments and Facilities CommitteeCharge: Monitor and advise on the use and management of research space, facilities, and shared instruments. SOP/UNC Hospital Program Development Ad Hoc CommitteeCharge: Provide advice to Dean regarding future directions for program collaboration between School of Pharmacy and UNC Hospitals. Space Planning CommitteeCharge: Assess and plan the expansion of School of Pharmacy facilities through renovation, construction, purchase or lease strategies. Staff CouncilStaff Council is composed of elected representatives from SPA staff. VTC Advisory and Planning CommitteeCharge: Committee will develop recommendations for plans, policies and guidelines for optimum use of the Video Teleconferencing (VTC) technologies in the School of Pharmacy. The committee will be advisory to IT directors at both campuses. These plans, policies, and guidelines will support VTC Program infrastructure enhancements and ensure effective and consistent communications. The Chair of the committee will submit, through appropriate channels, recommendations to the SOP Executive Committee for approval and endorsement. Web CommitteeCharge:Work closely with the director of communications and various units in the School to advise the Dean on issues related to the processes for content placement and maintenance, administrative oversight, and content priorities associated with the School’s web site. |
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