Campbell Comments Winter 2009

Winter 2009

CAMPBELL COMMENTS For Alumni, Students & Friends of Campbell University College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences

Inside this Issue Message from the Office of Alumni Relations & Advancement College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences News Alumni Profile: Christie Jones, Pharm.D. ’98 Alumni Events Donor Profile: Ron, Pharm.D. ’98, & Lora, Pharm.D. ’98, Smith The Prescription for Our Future: 25th Anniversary Campaign Faculty Focus: Wesley Rich, Ph.D. Pharmaceutical Sciences Update Message from the Pharmacy Alumni President Class Notes Upcoming Events

College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences unveils new logo design

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ampbell University’s College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences’ (CPHS) new logo expresses the program’s recent expansion to include health sciences. The traditional pharmacists’ symbol, the mortar and pestle, has been redesigned to include the serpent, one of the most pervasive symbols in medicine.

Both the name change, from the School of Pharmacy, and the logo reflect the university’s desire to not only educate qualified pharmacists but other health science professionals as well, said Jodi Peeler, assistant dean of External Relations at CPHS. “The new logo keeps our heritage, pharmacy, while at the same time incorporating health sciences,” Peeler said. “The serpent coiled around the pestle is actually a take on the staff of Asclepius, the symbol used by most medical associations around the world including the World Health Organization.”

An ancient Greek physician deified as the god of medicine in Greek history, Asclepius is traditionally depicted as a bearded man holding a staff with a sacred single serpent coiled around it, symbolizing renewal of youth as the serpent casts off its skin. The serpent as a healing symbol also appears in the Bible in Exodus 4:2-4, when God told Moses to cast his rod on the ground and it became a serpent. God said to Moses that anyone who is bitten by a snake and looks upon the serpent shall live.

“The college’s interdisciplinary learning, research, service and clinical practices in a Christian environment distinguish the university as a premier educational institution for health care professions,” said Ronald Maddox, Pharm.D., dean of CPHS. “Our objective is to promote, support and expand the institutional capacity to meet primary health-related needs for the citizens of North Carolina.”

Message from the Office of Alumni Relations & Advancement

MISSION: POSSIBLE Dear Secret Agent (aka alumni & friends): Dun, dun, dun…dun, dun…I can hear it now… your mission should you choose to accept…is change.

What? Are you kidding? No one likes change, right?

Slow down a bit…your mission, should you choose to accept, is to revolutionize pharmacy and health education at Campbell University.

As you read through the pages of this winter issue, there is an assortment of great happenings at CU, many of them involving exciting transformations.

The two most notable are 1) the name change from School of Pharmacy to College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences (CPHS) and 2) the new logo.

These are obvious changes as we move to incorporate health sciences into the college—yeah, I said “college” when I’ve been saying school for so long.

As we embrace growth and move ahead in making our program the best it can be, we can begin to see the positive outcomes ahead.

Okay, the new logo is different and to be honest I will always have a strong affinity to the old logo, but the new one shows the college’s commitment to health care and continues to place an emphasis on our pharmacy heritage.

The new logo comes to us at a time when we are beginning to celebrate the first 25 years of educating pharmacists with the upcoming 25th anniversary; but it also provides an opportunity as we look to make the next 25 years even better than the first.

Through the university’s commitment to educating quality health care professionals in our doctor of pharmacy, clinical research and pharmaceutical sciences programs and now the addition of the physician assistant (PA) program, we are able to create an instructional atmosphere which promotes collaboration among the health care professions. This interdisciplinary approach will allow our students to obtain a comprehensive education which encourages cooperation.

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I believe this is just the beginning of our transformation. We are teaching our students to become great leaders both within their profession and their community. Not only are we teaching our students, we are teaching our alumni and other health providers throughout the state. The college was recently awarded a state grant to fund immunization training for pharmacists in North Carolina. With the addition of programs (and who knows what is next) at CPHS this outreach goes beyond the pharmacy profession resulting in a culmination of comprehensive education and care.

What does this mean for alumni and friends?

This is easy, we all should be proud of our pharmacy program’s accomplishments throughout its history…

99% passage rates, outstanding graduates and faculty…but more importantly, CPHS is anticipating the future of health education and quite simply that is something to be proud to be a part of…you are an alumnus of a program which realizes the need to systematically adapt to positive changes in order to achieve success. We all can realize The Prescription for Our Future, as we create a stronger program today through change.

MISSION: POSSIBLE Do you accept? YES, I want to be a part of revolutionizing pharmacy and health education at Campbell University.

Here’s to the future…with CU Pride,

Jodi S. Peeler, MBA Assistant Dean, External Relations In the last edition, I wrote about the average attention span and the importance of leaving a legacy. I asked anyone who read my entire article to e-mail me. How many folks e-mailed? Four!

Yep, now I know our alumni and friends do not read Campbell Comments or maybe just not my article. Thanks to those four folks—you know who you are—I promise to send CU goodies your way very soon.

College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences News

College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences Holds Career Day

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Mary Covington Walker, 2010 Pharm.D. candidate, spends time with Salome during her clinical rotation in Kenya.

Kappa Psi holds Fundraiser to Benefit a Child in Need of Heart Surgery

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n June 2009 three Kappa Psi brothers completed a clinical rotation in Kenya. During their trip, the students met Salome who is in desperate need of the finances for a heart surgery.

On October 20, 2009 Kappa Psi held Big Bats, a baseball tournament to benefit Salome’s heart surgery. The P1, P2, P3 and faculty formed teams to step up to the plate and support Salome.

The P1 class beat the P2 class in the first game and the P3 class beat the faculty in the second game, and the P1s triumphed over the P3s to win the tournament. Kappa Psi thanks everyone for their support to raise over $500 for Salome.

orty-one companies and over three hundred students came together on October 30, 2009 for Campbell University College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences (CPHS) annual Career Day held in the newly built John H. Pope, Jr. Convocation Center in Buies Creek, N.C. Career Day 2009 was the first time in recent years the event has been held on Campbell’s campus, a change enjoyed by both employers and students.

Students of all educational levels (bachelor’s to professional programs) were able to network and interview with companies representing pharmacy, clinical research, and pharmaceutical sciences. Employers were impressed with Campbell students; this was apparent in one company’s statement, “excellent quality of students who were well dressed and presented their professional expectations clearly and thoughtfully.” When asked how Campbell students/graduates rank compared to other professionals, all companies responded that Campbell students were above average.

Overall, the day was a success with students rating the event 4.73 on a 5 point scale and employers rating the day at 4.69. Thank you to all employers who participated in Career Day 2009!

College of Pharmacy scores 100 percent on national board exams

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ampbell University College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences (CPHS) posted a 100 percent passage rate on the 2009 North American Pharmacy Licensure Exam (NAPLEX) developed by the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy. A total of 90 graduates took the exam between May 1 and August 31.

Campbell students performed approximately five percent above the national average of 95.03 percent and prevailed over the other two pharmacy schools in the state, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Wingate University, which averaged a 95.57 percent rate.

ACPE Accreditation a Success

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number of faculty, students and alumni from Campbell University College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences spent two years preparing a self-study report for a visit from the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education’s (ACPE) evaluation team. The team visited the college in October 2009 and reported that the college meets the ACPE standards for accreditation and remains focused on its mission to provide innovative pharmacy education.

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Miss North Carolina 2009, Katherine Southard, and North Carolina Outstanding Junior Miss, Charli Rosenberg, raise funds for scoliosis at the CPHS talent show.

Miss North Carolina 2009 Emcees Talent Show

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iss North Carolina 2009, Katherine Southard, served as the master of ceremony during the College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences talent show on October 26, 2009. The event raised money for Miss North Carolina’s platform, the National Scoliosis Foundation.

Doctor of pharmacy students showed their talent by playing instruments, singing songs and performing martial arts. The event raised more than $300 to benefit scoliosis and close to 100 cans of food were gathered for local food banks. 2011 classmates Sophie Maedjaja and Cornelius Toliver took first place by performing “Popular” from the musical Wicked.

NC Pharmacist Immunization Training Program

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From left to right, Scott Phillips, 2010 Pharm.D., M.B.A., M.S.C.R. candidate, Chip Robison, Pharm.D., Cypress Care, Tom Heard, R.Ph., CGP, Pfizer and Jim Andrews, R.Ph., Cypress Care

AMCP Best Intern Project Recipient

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cott Phillips, 2010 Pharm.D., M.B.A., M.S.C.R. candidate, was selected for an Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy (AMCP)/ Pfizer Internship during the summer of 2009. During his internship he completed a project to present in a poster format at the AMCP education conference in San Antonio, Texas on October 7-9, 2009.

Phillips intern project titled “A Retrospective Analysis of the Effects of Anticonvulsant Use on Opiate Utilization and Total Prescription Cost in a Workers’ Compensation Population” was selected as the Best Intern Project at the conference. The posters were judged on scientific merit, innovation and practicality and presenter’s knowledge of the subject matter and ability to articulate key elements of his or her research.

n response to the passing of an emergency amendment to the pharmacist vaccination rule, authorizing pharmacists to administer seasonal and H1N1 influenza vaccine to patients age 14 and older, Campbell University College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences has been awarded a contract, which has created the NC Pharmacist Immunization Training Program (NC PITP), to train 600 pharmacist vaccinators in North Carolina to assist with the 2009 H1N1 vaccination campaign by the end of the year.

The NC PITP will hold six APhA pharmacy-based Immunization Delivery Training Programs throughout North Carolina in the month of December. These programs are available to pharmacists in North Carolina that are not immunization certified. There is no registration fee to participate in these programs; each pharmacist that successfully completes the training will receive a total of 20 contact hours of continuing pharmacy education credits.

PLEASE NOTE: Space is limited to 100 pharmacists for each program and is first come, first serve. You must register for the program at https://cuweb.wufoo.com/forms/nc-pharmacistimmunization-training-program/.

Immunization Delivery Programs All programs will be held from 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m.

December 5, 2009 Holiday Inn Select (336) 757.9595 5790 University Parkway Winston Salem, NC December 6, 2009 Crown Plaza (828) 254.3211 One Resort Drive Asheville, NC December 12, 2009 Campbell University College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences Maddox Hall (910) 978.1690 217 Main Street Buies Creek, NC December 13, 2009 Sheraton Imperial (919) 941.5050 4700 Emperor Blvd.

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New Scholarship Established

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n honor of The Prescription for Our Future: 25th Anniversary Campaign, Jeremy and Heather Massengill, both graduates from the pharmacy class of 2000, established the Seaburg-Massengill Family Endowed Pharmacy Scholarship. The scholarship was created in November 2009 and will benefit first year doctor of pharmacy students. Their daughter Maylee is also included in the picture.

December 20, 2009 Hilton (252) 355.5000 207 SW Greenville Blvd.

Greenville, NC

Contact: Gabrielle Morgan, Program Coordinator NC PITP (910) 978.1690 morgan@campbell.edu pharmacyalumni.campbell.edu

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Alumni Profile

Determined to become a pharmacist

Christie Bryan Jones, Pharm.D. ’98, at work and enjoying every minute of being a pharmacist.

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y the seventh grade Christie Bryan Jones, Pharm.D. ’98, knew in her heart that she wanted to become a pharmacist. So she set out to reach her heart’s desire and persevere through the obstacles to get where she wanted to be.

Jones enrolled in the pre-pharmacy program at Campbell University because of the small class size and accountability this provided to its students.

Trying to juggle her social life and academic demands she went from a 3.9 GPA during her first semester to a 0.9 after her second semester. “I went from making straight A’s and one B to straight F’s and one D.,” she says. “I would have dropped out if it weren’t for the help from my professors.”

After bringing up her grades and being accepted into pharmacy school, Jones found herself in school full time and working full time, as a pharmacy technician, in order to pay her expenses including health insurance. Her first two years of pharmacy school she went to class from 8 a.m.-noon and worked from 1-9 p.m. and on the weekends. During her third year, her daily schedule was work from 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m., class from 1-4 p.m., and then work from 5-9 p.m.

During her P4 rotations, she would call the Revco in each town she had a rotation in to see if they needed help and ended up working there in the evenings. By the end of her school career she had worked at more than 15 Revco pharmacies.

“You would be surprised what you can do if there is no other option,” reflects Jones. Working and going to school both full time was not a hard decision for her because she had no other choice if she wanted to become a pharmacist. “I could have continued working as a technician and chosen not to go to school but I wanted more. And I couldn’t attend school without working full time because of my financial situation. So for me, there was really no other 6

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option. The only regret I have is that I wasn’t able to participate in a lot of the student activities outside of school because of time constraints.”

Following graduation and becoming a pharmacist you would have thought Jones had found what she wanted, but instead she had to take yet another step to find her career path.

“I was always taught by my dad that the easiest way to figure out what you want to do is to start eliminating what you do not want to do,” says Jones.

“So I decided in pharmacy school I did not want to teach or complete a residency. I had worked my way through school in retail pharmacy so the obvious decision to me was to work in retail.”

So she thought, and found the obvious answer is not always the right answer. Jones worked in retail pharmacy for one year and found herself crying on her way to work and crying on her way home from work.

“I hated it, retail was not for me,” she says. “I quit and was actually unemployed for a couple of months.”

It wasn’t until she started at Pitt Memorial Community Hospital in Greenville, N.C. that she knew she had found what she was looking for since seventh grade.

“I know the politically correct answer to give when asked why I enjoy being a pharmacist is that I love helping patients, and I do, but my favorite part is fixing people’s medication issues. At Pitt, I am able to help the physician evaluate patient’s medications to see if they are contributing to or causing the problem and this is what I love about my job.”

“It may have taken some time and determination but if for whatever reason I could no longer be a pharmacist I have absolutely no idea what else I would want to do, I love it,” says Jones.

Alumni Events Pharmacy Alumni Tailgate & Game Watch More than 100 alumni, students and friends attended the pharmacy tailgate and football game watch during homecoming at Campbell University on October 24, 2009 hosted by the Pharmacy Alumni Association.

Pictured far left, Leigh Foushee, Pharm.D. '00, poses for a picture with Gaylord the Fighting Camel and her daughters Maddie and Meredith.

Pictured left, the Scott family was honored as the Campbell University Family of the Year during homecoming. Zack Hayes, Pharm.D. ’08, Mary Beth Scott, Pharm.D '08, Caroline Scott, pre-pharmacy student and Gay & Neil Scott.

2009 Fall Back on CU for CE

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all Back on CU for CE was held at Maddox Hall on October 17, 2009 hosted by the Pharmacy Alumni Association. Participants earned six hours of contact CE. The association extends its appreciation to Phi Delta Chi for sponsoring a portion of the event.

Pictured right, Laura Kessell, Pharm.D. ’06, Amanda Taylor, Pharm.D. ’06, Debbie Finley, Pharm.D.’99, and Diana Musick Jones, Pharm.D. ’07, attended the event.

2009 Campbell Alumni Reception at NCAP

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he Pharmacy Alumni Association hosted a reception during the North Carolina Association of Pharmacists Annual Convention on October 26, 2009 at the Sheraton Imperial in Durham, N.C. Pictured right, 2009 doctor of pharmacy classmates Paul Butts, Justin Adams and Justin Koteff enjoy the chance to visit during the reception.

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Donor Profile

A pharmacy family's heritage Pictured left, Ron Smith, Pharm.D. ’98, Bob & Linda Shelton and Lora Smith, Pharm.D. ’98.

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on and Lora Smith love Campbell University “not only because it is where we met, but we have fond memories of our time and friendships that began in Buies Creek. We are always proud to tell people that we went to pharmacy school at Campbell and hope we can continue to support the work of the college and the legacy each graduate creates.”

While in high school, Lora was prompted to consider pharmacy as a career due to her interest in math and science and the example of her father, also a pharmacist.

She attended the University of Kentucky for her undergraduate coursework and was encouraged by a friend to think about Campbell University for pharmacy.

Ron similarly developed an interest for pharmacy in his undergraduate studies at Limestone College and saw this career as an opportunity to springboard into the pharmaceutical industry. The pair met when they entered pharmacy school with the class of 1998.

Parents, Bob and Linda Shelton, supported their daughter Lora’s decision to attend pharmacy school at Campbell University after learning it is a strong school that provides a great education, religious background, and promotes professionalism. “When Linda and I came to drop Lora off at school, we knew this was the place she was supposed to be. We could see God directing her path to Campbell where she became a pharmacist, met her husband, and used the skills and talents God gave her,” remarked Bob. Bob, better known by his friends and community as “Pinky,” has been a pharmacist for nearly 50 years and has a lifetime of accomplishments. He graduated from the University of Kentucky in 1961 and worked for 40 years at Appalachian Regional Healthcare as a rotating pharmacist in hospital and clinical settings. Bob’s career has allowed him to work in Kentucky and West Virginia, impacting 8

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patient care on a broad spectrum.

When Ron and Lora decided to start a scholarship at the College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences (CPHS) they wanted to honor Bob not only because of their love and respect for him, but also because of his leadership in pharmacy. Lora remarked, “We thought it would only be appropriate to start a scholarship in his honor based on where his lifelong career and interests have been. Pinky is known and respected throughout his community by patients and health care professionals alike. He has served as a knowledgeable, helpful and friendly face of pharmacy for nearly 50 years. Although not a Campbell graduate, he too has been impressed by Campbell’s pharmacy program because of its emphases on serving the needs of the individual student, both academically and spiritually.”

The Robert G. Shelton Endowed Pharmacy Scholarship will leave a legacy for the Shelton and Smith families and will help students from Kentucky and West Virginia attend Campbell University. Bob reflected, “I am glad I have been an influence along the way and am certainly appreciative that Ron and Lora named their scholarship after me. I’m happy to have made a difference in their lives.”

“We are proud of Campbell and want to do all we can to continue the proud heritage that leadership at Campbell fosters everyday,” states Ron. The Smiths stay involved with the college by membership in the Pharmacy Alumni Association and Ron serves on the Dean’s Board of Advisors. The couple looks forward to awarding their scholarship in the near future.

Lora is currently employed as a Senior Consultant Pharmacist with PPD and Ron is the Vice President of Healthcare Programs at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina. The couple resides in Chapel Hill, N.C. with their two sons Chase, age 8, and Caden, age 5.

The Prescription for Our Future: 25th Anniversary Campaign 25 most memorable moments at the College of Pharmacy

Support

In no particular order, here are the next four of the college’s top 25 memories (you’ve already seen two):

Year after year CPHS produces the best and brightest pharmacists in the industry. By deciding to be a part of annual giving, building or supporting endowments, outright gifts or making Campbell University part of your estate planning, you are investing in the future of pharmacy programs at Campbell.

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The School of Pharmacy Logo has been a beloved icon, symbolizing Campbell University and the mortar and pestle of pharmacy. With the addition of health sciences programming, the school has changed its name and logo to support the growth. The School of Pharmacy logo will forever be a representation of the “school” and the first 25 years of pharmacy education at CU.

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Campbell University’s Christian atmosphere is one of the factors that set our pharmacy program apart from others.

CU was founded on the Christian faith which has filtered into the College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences (CPHS) by equipping servant leaders in health care. In addition, the doctor of pharmacy program offers the Pharmacy Christian Missions elective allowing students the opportunity to travel to developing countries as one of their clinical rotations. Campbell University is proud to be one of the few schools today that provide both outstanding academic education and a solid Christian atmosphere.

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Dr. Thomas J. Holmes, Jr., director of Pharmaceutical Sciences Programs and longtime associate dean for Academic Affairs is one of the most appreciated individuals affiliated with the college. Holmes is known for his love and selfless commitment to students. The Class of 2009 honored Holmes by naming their class gift, a scholarship endowment, in his honor.

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J.P. Riddle Pharmacy Center was dedicated in April 1993 as the first stand alone building for the pharmacy school.

The building was named by J.P. and March Floyd Riddle to commemorate the leadership, generous spirit and Christian character of Campbell University. The building houses the CPHS Pharmacy Practice Department, Sauls Lecture Hall, communications and Pharmaceutical Sciences labs. The addition of the Riddle building was a turning point for the pharmacy school, allowing the program expand its educational offerings and staff space from the Leslie Campbell Hall of Science.

Gifting Programs Annual giving Scholarships Establish an endowment Support Existing Endowments 25th Anniversary Scholarship Endowment Operational endowments One-time major gift

Ways to Give Cash Securities Gifts-In-Kind Real estate Life insurance

Matching gifts Memorial gifts Planned gifts Bequests Charitable trusts Life estates

*Contact your tax professional about the benefits that charitable giving will have on your taxable income and estate.

Information provided by: R. Terry Bass, CFP Capital Investment Brokerage, Inc. ® *Terry is also a member of our Pharmacy Advancement Advisory Council

Campaign Goals

25 new scholarships or professorships

Share your thoughts Visit www.campbell.edu/pharmacy to share your memorable moments online.

Contact

$2.5 million to support the future of pharmacy education Sharing 25 memories to honor the college’s history

Ask the Office of Advancement how you may make your impact on tomorrow.

Phone: (800)760-9734 ext. 1313 Email: pharmacydonations@campbell.edu pharmacyalumni.campbell.edu

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Faculty Focus

Keeping the College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences in Step

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his fall ended the college’s two year intensive self-study process as the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) visited the institution to determine whether Campbell University College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences (CPHS) meets the standards to deliver the doctor of pharmacy program. Playing a role behind the scenes in making sure these standards are met is Wes Rich, Ph.D., director of Assessment and Evaluation and newly appointed assistant professor of Clinical Research.

ACPE is the organization that accredits professional institutions offering a doctor of pharmacy degree. The last self-study cycles at CPHS took place in 2003 and most recently in October 2009.

The process is quite involved, but consists largely of a self-study conducted by the institution and a subsequent visit by a site team consisting of ACPE representatives as well as administrators and deans from various colleges or schools of pharmacy. This site team reviews the self-study document to determine the extent to which the college meets the standards and guidelines set forth by ACPE. Possible outcomes of this process include the re-affirmation of accreditation, probation, or the loss of accreditation. CPHS has always received re-affirmation of it’s accreditation through this process, and certainly expects the same result of the 2009 self-study.

Rich plays a role in the continuous evaluation of the doctor of pharmacy program at Campbell through the creation, implementation, and maintenance of the college’s comprehensive assessment plan. The plan describes the individual areas of the program that need to be reviewed, the mechanism for review, and the frequency of assessment. For example, CPHS participates in the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) Graduating Student Survey each year measuring student’s satisfaction and perception regarding their preparation for entry into the field of pharmacy. These results are widely disseminated throughout the college and are used to drive changes regarding student affairs, program design, curriculum, etc.

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The self-study was a concerted effort that intimately involved faculty, staff, alumni, students, and administration. Rich’s role in the initiative involved service on the steering committee as well as on the subcommittee chaired by Robert Greenwood, Ph.D., associate dean of Academic Affairs, charged with writing a response to the college’s mission, planning, and evaluation. “In addition to committee service, I was as a resource to all subcommittees for data collection and analysis,” says Rich. “Everyone involved with the selfstudy should be commended for their hard work and dedication! It certainly paid off!”

Following the ACPE site visit in October the college received an initial response from the site team just a few days after their visit and it was very encouraging. The college will receive more official information from ACPE early in 2010.

With any accreditation cycle, opportunities for advancement or changes in the program always emerge. Rich’s role with ACPE and the self-study does not end with the site team visit. He will be heavily involved in the interim completing reports required by ACPE that will detail the progress of the college’s new initiatives and help keep the institution in step for future accreditation cycles.

In addition to his role in assessment, Rich is able to intersect his passions of science and math and teaching at Campbell. Upon completing his Ph.D. in Educational Research and Policy Analysis at North Carolina State University this past year, he was offered the opportunity to teach Experimental Design and Biostatistics and Scientific Communication, among other courses in the Clinical Research Department. He has thoroughly enjoyed this opportunity and looks forward to working with both master’s and bachelor’s students.

Rich and his wife Laura, who serves as the director of Student Support Services and Retention at Campbell University, have one daughter, Ellie, who was born on New Year’s Day in 2009.

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Job Requirements Education, training, experience: Requirements – the candidate must meet the following: o Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy degree required o Active North Carolina pharmacist license o Demonstrable clinical competency Also must have valid NC driver’s license.

Experience – these are preferred: o Performance of medication therapy management reviews o Previous work w/ hospital staff, primary care physicians, nurse case managers o Residency in Ambulatory Care, experience in a primary care setting or similar experience o Long-term care experience Traits and Skills – the candidate must demonstrate the following: o Flexibility o Creativity o Ability to work independently o Self-actuation, self initiation o Excellent interpersonal skills o Effective communications with healthcare professionals and patients o Effective written communication skills o Analytical and problem solving skills

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Pharmaceutical Sciences Update

Graduate Research Association of Students in Pharmacy Regional Meeting The American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists (AAPS) student chapter at Campbell University College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences will host the Graduate Research Association of Students in Pharmacy (GRASP) 30th Annual Regional Meeting in Raleigh, N.C. on June 4-6, 2010.

GRASP is a non-profit organization that is designed and implemented entirely by graduate students in pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences in order to facilitate educational development. This is achieved by providing an arena for open interchange of scientific knowledge and ideas through poster and podium presentations.

The annual meeting also gives the opportunity for networking and mentoring among students and faculty. In addition to these activities, career development workshops and guest lectures are incorporated to meet the career needs of graduate students. This conference, organized entirely by graduate students, provides an opportunity for pharmacy graduate students from across the eastern region to come share their work, meet potential employers, and learn from the pioneers in the fields of pharmacy and pharmaceutics. This event is also aimed at promoting networking among the graduate students and giving them a chance to build valuable ties with their peers.

Intensive fundraising efforts are underway to support the events scheduled for GRASP 2010; the chapter at Campbell is extremely grateful for all the contributions rendered to make this conference happen.

Pharmaceutical Sciences majors proudly wear their new t-shirts to promote their program on campus.

Pharmaceutical Sciences Apparel Students in the Pharmaceutical Sciences program at the College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences are excited to promote their major with a new shirt created by, Katie Cindric, BS/MS 5+, who serves as the director of Internal Affairs for Campbell University’s International Society of Pharmaceutical Engineering (ISPE) chapter.

The ISPE chapter wanted to raise awareness about the Pharmaceutical Sciences program and distinguish their major from others on campus through the design of the shirt.

Timeless quotes are included on the back of the shirt that every Pharmaceutical Sciences student can relate to or appreciate.

If interested in purchasing an ISPE t-shirt contact Mike Gallagher, PharmSci affinity manager, at 910893-1713.

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Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences Enrollment The Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences (MSPS) enrollment is continuing to increase. During the fall 2009 school year 26 new first year students were enrolled in classes: five pursuing the Pharmacology track, six the Analytical track, four in the Biotechnology track and 11 in the Industrial track. When the first year MSPS students are combined with the 28 second year students, it gives the program a leap to 54 students. Also within this growth, the BSPS/MSPS 5+ program expanded to seven this year with four additional candidates. The future of the MSPS program is continuing to grow well into the future.

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Message from the Pharmacy Alumni President

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t this time of year, I think it is customary for most of us to take a few moments and reflect on the year that is coming to an end. What were our accomplishments? How did our lives change? Did we make good choices? What were our happiest memories? As 2009 comes to a close, these questions, as well as many others, are certain to come to mind.

Looking back on the past allows us to better prepare for the future. We have a unique opportunity each January to re-focus our goals and priorities to make sure we are living the best we can.

As you look back on 2009, think of the ways Campbell University College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences (CPHS) has influenced your life. Is it the place where you received an education that allowed you to have numerous career opportunities? Is it the place where you met your best friends that you are still making memories with today? Is it where you met your spouse?

The list of questions can go on and on, and for most of us we can find a “CU connection” very easily.

Joining the CPHS Alumni Association gives each of us an opportunity to give back to the place that has given so much to us. Membership does make a difference and your dues help support the endeavors sponsored by the association. A few examples include the annual graduation reception, regional alumni events, the publication of Campbell Comments, and receptions at various professional meetings.

A strong alumni base is vital to the continued growth and development of the college. It is important as alumni that we continue to support the goals and mission of our alma mater. Our participation in the association is key to its continued success. I encourage each of you to go online and join today!

Many events are planned in the upcoming months including the Annual Alumni Weekend. This year we are headed back to Myrtle Beach and the classes of 1990, 1995, 2000 and 2005 will be recognized. All alumni are encouraged to attend this event, reconnect with old friends, and make some new memories as well.

For a complete list of alumni events, see page 16 of this publication and visit www.pharmacyalumni.campbell.edu/ events to view information on pricing and registration. Remember that all association members receive a discount to events and your attendance is a great way to be a part of the association and reconnect with your alma mater.

Best wishes to you as we begin 2010 and I look forward to seeing you at an event this year!

With CU Pride,

Dina H. Adams, Pharm.D. ’96 President, Pharmacy Alumni Association Board of Directors

Personalize your brick online at www.campbell.edu/pharmacy

winter 2009

Dina H. Adams, Pharm.D. ’96 President, Pharmacy Alumni Association Board of Directors

Andrea P. Pacheco Editor and Designer, Campbell Comments Associate Director, Alumni Relations Jessica I. Joyner Coordinator, Development and Special Projects

Support the College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences in a unique way this holiday season by “Writing Your Script” in the college’s history.

Campbell Comments

Ronald W. Maddox, Pharm.D. Dean

Jodi S. Peeler, M.B.A. Assistant Dean, External Relations

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Campbell Comments is published four times a year for alumni, students and friends of Campbell University College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences under the direction of the Office of Alumni Relations & Advancement.

Contributors Amber Benson, Mike Gallagher, PharmSci Affinity Manager, Thomas Holmes, director of Pharmaceutical Sciences programs; University Communications and Publications, Bennett Scarborough and Doug Smith Advertisement Opportunities To advertise in Campbell Comments contact the Pharmacy Alumni Office.

Phone: 1-800-760-9734, ext. 4788 Email: pharmacyalumni@campbell.edu

Class Notes

baby camels

weddings

Holly Bailey, Pharm.D. ’00, and her husband, Kevin, along with big sister Kelly (almost 2) welcomed with love Katherine Maree on August 7, 2009.

She weighed 8 lbs., 10 oz. and was 20 inches long.

Edward R. Thomas IV, Pharm.D. ’97, and Natasha Thomas, M.D., were married on September 10, 2009. Ed owns and manages several pharmacies on the southern NC coast and Natasha is an internal medicine physician at Grand Strand Regional Medical Center in Myrtle Beach, S.C. The couple resides in the Myrtle Beach area.

Angie Osborne Smith, Pharm.D. ’00, and husband, Bryan, announce the birth of their daughter, Isabella Grace, on January 23, 2009. Isabella weighed 7 lbs., 2 oz. and was 19 1/2 inches long. She joins big brother Luke (age 3).

Candi Stilley, Pharm.D. ’00, and husband, Patrick, announce the birth of twin girls born on June 30, 2009.

Carlee Jean weighed 5 lbs., 15 oz. and was 21 inches long and Carsyn Ann weighed 5 lbs., 13 oz. and was 20 1/2 inches long.

Kolleen Newsome, Pharm.D. ’01, and her husband, James, announce the birth of their son, Karson Grant, on August 24, 2009. He weighed 8 lbs, 8 oz. and was 21 1/2 inches long.

Steve Adkins, Pharm.D. ’01, and his wife, Vanessa, announce the birth of their son, Parker Cole, on November 1, 2009. He weighed 7 lbs., 4oz. and was 21 inches long.

Carrie Beth Danford, Pharm.D. ’ 05, and her husband, Richie, announce the birth of their twin boys on August 6, 2009. Thomas Abram weighed 5 lbs., 2 oz. and was 19 1/2 inches long and William Edward weighed 5 lbs. and was 18 inches long.

James, Pharm.D. ’06, and Stephanie, Pharm.D. ’06, Zboyovski announce the birth of their son, William “Will” Michael on November 4, 2009. He weighed 7 lbs., 6 oz. and was 20 1/2 inches long.

Miranda Booth, Pharm.D. ’08, and United States Air Force Captain Jeff Poplin were married on June 27, 2009 on Cable Beach at Sandals Resort in Nassau Bahamas. They are currently making their home in Caledonia, Miss.

laurels Gene Anderson, R.Ph., owner of Anderson Drug and strong supporter of CPHS, received the National 2008/2009 Community CCRX Award from NCPA in October 2009 for customer savings related to Medicare.

Joe Moose, Pharm.D. ’90, was featured in the November 2009 issue of Pharmacy Today APhA for practicing MTM and clinical patient care in North Carolina.

Every month, patients, visitors, and employees of Betsy Johnson Regional Hospital in Dunn, N.C. honor someone for “Going the Extra Mile” (G.E.M.). Once a year, special recognition is awarded to one of the G.E.M. recipients. Betsy Johnson is proud to honor Amy Parker Pope, Pharm.D. ’01, as 2009 G.E.M. of the Year.

Congratulations to the following alumni and faculty who were elected to serve on the North Carolina Association of Pharmacists governance boards: Cecil Davis, Pharm.D. ’92, president-elect;

Valerie Clinard, Pharm.D., assistant professor of Pharmacy Practice, board member; Beth Mills, Pharm.D. ’98, board member; LeAnne Kennedy, Pharm.D. ’93, Acute Care Executive Committee member; Ted Hancock, Pharm.D., assistant professor of Pharmacy Practice, Chronic Care Executive Committee member; Melinda Childress, Pharm.D. ’05, Community Care Chair-Elect.

Congratulations to Jack Watts, Sr., R.Ph., D.Sc., for his recent induction into the Rho Chi Society Gamma Psi Chapter at the University of South Carolina College of Pharmacy for his academic achievements as a pharmacy student (class of 1955). Watts is an honorary lifetime member of the CPHS Alumni Association and serves on the Dean’s Board of Advisors at CPHS.

college announcements Steve Fuller, Pharm.D., was promoted from associate professor to professor of Pharmacy Practice.

Jenny Sloop Johnson, M.Ed., coordinator for Student Affairs, tendered her resignation from the college. She has accepted a position at Duke University beginning in January 2010. The college wishes her well in future endeavors.

Byron May, Pharm.D., was promoted from associate professor to professor of Pharmacy Practice.

Daniel Shin, Ph.D., was promoted from associate professor to professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences.

Mary Townsend, Pharm.D., was promoted from assistant professor to associate professor of Pharmacy Practice.

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Office of Alumni Relations & Advancement Post Office Box 1090 Buies Creek, North Carolina 27506

Upcoming Alumni Events Visit www.pharmacyalumni.campbell.edu/events or call (910) 814-4788 for more information on prices or registration.

JANUARY

CU Basketball Game Watch CU vs. Belmont University January 30, 2010 3:15 p.m.

Pope Convocation Center Buies Creek, NC

APRIL

9th Annual Pharmacy Alumni & Friends Golf Classic April 16, 2010 8 a.m./1:30 p.m. Shotgun Start Keith Hills Country Club Buies Creek, NC

7th Annual Alumni Weekend Four at the Shore April 23-25, 2010 Myrtle Beach, SC Grande Dunes Marriott Resort Honoring the 20th, 15th, 10th and 5th year reunion classes of 1990, 1995, 2000, and 2005

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