Minutes of the Council of Deans Business Meeting, March 3, 2003, Long Beach, California

American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education, 2003

Call to Order

Chair Marilyn Speedie called the meeting to order at 9:55 a.m.

Chair's Comments

Chair Speedie introduced the new and retiring deans:

New Deans

Dr. John Pieper-University of New Mexico

Dr. Palmer Taylor-University of California at San Diego

Dr. Robert Supernaw-Wingate University

Dr. Sunny Ohia-University of Houston

Dr. Brian Kaatz-Interim Dean, South Dakota State University

Dr. Robert Soltis-Interim Dean, Drake University

Dr. John Pezzuto-Purdue University

Retiring Deans

Dr. Melvin Weinswig-University of Wisconsin-Madison

Dr. John Cassady-Ohio State University

Dr. William Campbell-University of North Carolina

Dr. Stephen Hoag-Drake University

Secretary's Report

Chair Speedie asked for approval of the minutes from the 2002 Annual Meeting in Kansas City. Minutes were approved as written.

Resolutions Committee

Dean Beverly Schmoll (Wayne State University) presented two resolutions before the Council:

* Pharmacy Education

* Reimbursement of Services

The full text of these resolutions is attached to these minutes.

A quorum of members was not present, so the resolutions will be sent to the membership at a later date for review and comment. A vote will be held at the July 2003 COD Business Meeting.

Board of Directors Report

Dr. Robert Beardsley gave the following report:

* The Board of Directors would like feedback on how AACP can better serve the membership. A survey will be distributed. Individuals are also encouraged to contact Dr. Beardsley or Board of Directors members with suggestions/comments.

* The Education Scholar program has been well-received

* PharmCas will launch in May 2003 for fall 2004 enrollment. 43 schools are participating

* Concerns regarding the PCAT will be discussed with Harcourt Measurement

* AJPE is now on-line

* The Board of Directors approved a motion to offer the Nevada School of Pharmacy regular institutional membership. This motion will be brought before the House of Delegates at the July 2003 Annual Meeting. Board members sviggested reviewing the current criteria for membership.

Chair Speedie introduced the newly elected officers:

* Dr. Victor A.Yanchick (Virginia Commonwealth University), Chair-elect

* Dr. Holly L. Mason (Purdue University), Secretary

* Dr. Timothy M. Chan (University of Southern California), Administrative Board Representative

Chair Speedie provided an update on committee progress:

* The results of the survey developed by the Task Force on Recruitment and Retention of Faculty will be presented at the July 2003 Annual Meeting.

* Dr. Mary Lee expects a draft report of the Residency White Paper to be ready prior to the July 2003 Annual Meeting. This committee is charged with exploring the role of schools and colleges in developing and administering residency programs.

Dr. Will Lang gave the Legislative Report:

* Increased funding for Title 7 programs are expected

* Ask for money to facilitate construction/renovations of building

* FIPSE - Fund for the Improvement of Secondary Education received 172 million. These funds may be used for curriculum development, technology and distance education. One of our schools received a $300,000 FIPSE grant

* The Pharmacy Education Act will be reintroduced. This legislation provides a loan repayment program if the recipient or will practice in a critical pharmacy location or is interested in pursuing an academic career. The State of Wyoming is leading the charge.

* High priority areas for Congress appear to be Medicare/Medicaid, bioterrorism and tort reform.

Dr. Robert Beardsley announced that he plans on organizing roundtable discussions at the July 2003 Annual Meeting. Roundtable topics identified by the COD membership include:

1. Encourage pharmaceutical science faculty to attend AACP meetings

2. Encourage clinical faculty to become involved in scholarship/research at their practice sites

3. Clerkship funding

4. Professionalism-faculty and students

5. Curriculum Assessment Benchmarks

6. Teamwork/Management teams

7. Cultivate the development of Chairs/Associate and Assistant Deans

8. Using regional meetings to discuss/develop the scholarship of teaching

9. Start-up structure for faculty salaries

10. Building new facilities or remodeling existing facilities

11. Recognizing teachers who excel at teaching

12. Development

13. Faculty involvement with MEDICAID and other programs

Chair Speedie recognized Dr. JoLaine Draugalis (University of Arizona), President-elect of AACP.

Chair Speedie encouraged members to attend the AACP Annual Meeting in Minneapolis and announced a campus tour will be available on Tuesday afternoon, July 22.

The meeting was adjourned at 10:50 a.m.