Minutes of the AACP Board of Directors meeting: February 23-24, 2000, Richmond, VA

American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education,  Winter 2000  by Penna, Richard P

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1. Roll Call

President Robert E. Smith convened the AACP Board of Directors at 8:30 AM on Wednesday, February 23, 2000 at the Marriott Hotel in Richmond, Virginia. The following members were present: Robert E. Smith (President), Jordan L. Cohen (Immediate Past President), Victoria F. Roche (President-elect), Bruce L. Currie (Council of Faculties), James E. De Muth (Academic Sections Coordinating Committee), Jack E. Fincham (Council of Deans), Robert A. Kerr (Council of Faculties), Sidney J. Stohs (Council of Deans), Barbara G. Wells (Council of Deans), S. William Zito (Council of Faculties), and Richard P. Penna (Executive Vice President). Invited guests included Robert M. Bachman (American Foundation for Pharmaceutical Education), Eric G. Boyce (AACP Scholar in Residence), George H. Cocolas, eidtor (American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education), Mary Anne Koda-Kimble (American Council on Pharmaceutical Education), William G. Lang (AACP Director of Government Affairs designate), Hewitt W. Matthews (American Council on Pharmaceutical Education), John W. Mauger (American Council on Pharmaceutical Education), and Peter H. Vlasses (American Council on Pharmaceutical Education). AACP staff included Mary B. Bassler, Ronald G. Linder, M. Paige Marmorino, Susan M. Meyer, Kenneth W. Miller, Elisabeth J. Ross, and C. Edwin Webb.

President Smith adjourned the Board of Directors meeting at 1:30 PM on Thursday, February 24, 2000.

2. Conflict of Interest

President Smith read a statement reminding the Board members to excuse themselves from Board consideration of topics on which they may have a conflict of interest.

3. Approval of October 29-30, 1999 Minutes

On motion (Stohs/Fincham), the Board approved the minutes of its October 29-30, 1999 meeting.

4. Credentials Committee

President Smith appointed Bruce L. Currie, James E. De Muth, Susan M. Meyer, and C. Edwin Webb to the AACP Credentials Committee with James De Muth serving as chair.

5. Appointment to the American Council of Pharmaceutical Education

The Board heard a report from S. William Zito, Chair of the ACPE selection committee of the Board, concerning the committee's recommendations for AACP's next appointment to the American Council on Pharmaceutical Education.

On motion (Zito), the Board appointed Barbara F. Brandt to the American Council on Pharmaceutical Education.

Jordan L. Cohen declared a conflict of interest and did not participate in the discussion and abstained from voting.

6. AACP Awards

Distinguished Educator Award - On motion (Stohs/De Muth), the Board named Joseph B. Weiderholt as the 2000 AACP Distinguished Educator. Robert A. Kerr excused himself from the meeting during this discussion and vote.

Paul Dawson Biotechnology Award - On motion (Wells/Currie), the Board named Francis C. Szoka the recipient of the Paul Dawson Biotechnology Award for 2000. Jack E. Fincham declared a conflict of interest and did not participate in the discussion and abstained from voting.

Volwiler Research Achievement Award - On motion (Cohen/Stohs), the Board named Jean C. Shih the recipient of the Volwiler Research Achievement Award for 2000.

Lyman Award - On motion (Kerr/De Muth), the Board selected the paper, "Evaluation of Computerized Medicinal Chemistry Case Study Modules as Tools to Enhance Student Learning and Clinical Problem-Solving Skills," by Victoria F. Roche, Marlene Aitken, and S. William Zito, as the recipient of the Lyman Award for 2000. Victoria F. Roche and S. William Zito excused themselves from the meeting during this discussion and vote.

It was the consensus of the Board that Robert A. Buerki be acknowledged during the 2000 AACP Annual Meeting for his work on the recently completed history of AACP.

7. Site for 2004 Annual Meeting

The Board reviewed a staff recommendation to hold the 2004 AACP Annual Meeting in Reno, Nevada. The Board requested staff to seek proposals from other cities before it decides on a 2004 meeting site. The Board will consider the matter during its October 2000 meeting. S. Electronic-Based Instructional Resources Special Interest Group Proposal

The Board reviewed a proposal from the Electronic-Based Instructional Resources Special Interest Group to continue funding its Web site. The Board delayed a decision on the request pending receipt of additional information. It will reconsider the proposal at its July meeting.

On a related but separate issue, the Board decided to devote its spring retreat to information technology.

9. Continuing Education Credits for AACP Meeting Sessions The Board discussed whether continuing education credit should be awarded for AACP meeting sessions. There was a consensus that AACP sessions were of high quality and merit CE credits. Moreover, the AACP membership would appreciate the awarding of CE credit for AACP sessions they attend. However, the Board recognized that AACP staff could not assume tasks associated with carrying out the responsibilities of an ACPE approved provider of continuing education.