Growth of a Pharmacy School Through Planning, Cooperation, and Establishment of a Satellite Campus

University of Maryland School of Pharmacy was in a quandary: its comprehensive mission required meeting state workforce needs while increasing educational quality, expanding research, and responding to service needs, but state resources were declining, faculty members were stressed, construction of...

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Published in:American journal of pharmaceutical education 2009-08, Vol.73 (6), p.1
Main Authors: Knapp, David A, Roffman, David S, Cooper, William J
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
College campuses
Colleges & universities
Educational Quality
Educational Technology
Expansion
Health education
Pharmaceutical Education
Pharmacy
Strategic Planning
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Summary:University of Maryland School of Pharmacy was in a quandary: its comprehensive mission required meeting state workforce needs while increasing educational quality, expanding research, and responding to service needs, but state resources were declining, faculty members were stressed, construction of a long-needed new building was stalled, and pressure to increase doctor of pharmacy (PharmD) enrollment was growing. A sharp challenge from the Board of Regents mobilized the school to quickly launch a growth initiative to accelerate PharmD program expansion through a satellite campus. Within 4 months, a plan was approved that not only led to enrollment growth, but also to a significant expansion of the faculty and staff, increased operating and capital budgets, and ground breaking for an $83 million new building. This case study illustrates how seemingly competitive needs such as teaching, research, and service can be woven together synergistically to accomplish multiple goals. [PUBLICATION ABSTRACT]
ISSN:0002-9459
1553-6467