2015-16 Undergraduate Academic Catalog

Melissa Beck,

Associate Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences.

Education:

B.S., Ashland University, 1995; Ph.D., University of

Michigan, 2001. At Cedarville since 2013.

Rocco Rotello

, Associate Professor of Pharmaceutical Science.

Education:

B.A., Chadron State College, 1983; M.S., University

of Nebraska Medical School, 1985; Ph.D., University of Colorado

Medical School, 1991; Postdoctoral Fellow, Harvard Medical

School, 1991–94. At Cedarville since 2011.

Denise Simpson

, Assistant Professor of Pharmaceutical

Sciences.

Education:

B.S., University of the West Indies, 1999;

Ph.D., University of the West Indies, 2005; Postdoctoral Fellow,

Department of Medicinal Chemistry, University of Iowa/University

of Kansas, 2006–2008; Postdoctoral Fellow, Specialized

Chemistry Center, University of Kansas, 2008–2010. At Cedarville

since 2012.

School of Pharmacy

Mission

Cedarville University is a Christ-centered learning community

equipping students for lifelong leadership and service through

an education marked by excellence and grounded in biblical

truth. The School of Pharmacy develops exceptional pharmacy

practitioners focused on meeting the physical, emotional, and

spiritual needs of patients through servant leadership. The school

pursues innovative, ethical solutions to health-related issues in

diverse populations through collaborative teaching, research, and

practice.

Values

Character

–Regarding character as the foundation for appropriate

decisions, compassionate care, and clear perspectives, the school

considers the development of godly character as paramount in the

lives of its students.

Global Focus

–The school embraces a global perspective to

its impact, endeavoring to equip graduates for service locally,

regionally, nationally, and internationally, maintaining a particular

sensitivity to the underserved.

Ethics

–The school advances behavior, practice, and research

consistent with the truth of the Scriptures and example of Christ.

Collaboration

–Though structured into distinct administrative and

academic units, the school pursues collaborative relationships and

activities within the school, among other units of the university,

and with other organizations outside of the university, exemplifying

to students the value and effectiveness of working together to

achieve worthwhile goals.

Innovation

–The school promotes and celebrates the discovery

of creative solutions and approaches to issues and problems

that challenge the delivery of effective patient care. Recognizing

continuous innovation as a quality found in effective organizations

today, the school actively integrates contemporary topics and

practices into the curriculum.

Leadership Development

–Regarding influence as the essence

of leadership and desiring our graduates to be influential in their

personal and professional lives, the school pursues opportunites

to help its students develop and apply their leadership skills.

Regional Accreditation

The University is accredited by the Higher Learning

Commission. The Higher Learning Commission has approved the

University to award the Doctor of Pharmacy degree.

Pharmacy Accreditation

Cedarville University’s Doctor of Pharmacy program has

been granted candidate status by the Accreditation Council for

Pharmacy Education, 135 South LaSalle Street, Suite 4100,

Chicago, IL 60603, 312-644-3575; Fax 312-664-4652, website

acpe-accredit.org

The Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE)

accredits Doctor of Pharmacy programs offered by colleges and

schools of pharmacy in the United States and selected non-

U.S. sites. For a Doctor of Pharmacy program offered by a new

college or school of pharmacy, ACPE accreditation generally

involves three steps: Precandidate accreditation status, Candidate

accreditation status, and Full accreditation status. Precandidate

accreditation status, denotes a developmental program that

is expected to mature in accord with stated plans and within a

defined time period. Precandidate accreditation status is awarded

to a new program of college or school of pharmacy that has not

yet enrolled students in the professional program and authorizes

the school to admit its first class. Candidate accreditation status

is awarded to a Doctor of Pharmacy program that is currently

recognized by ACPE with Precandidate status and has students

enrolled but has not yet had a graduating class. Full accreditation

status is awarded to a program that has met all ACPE standards

for accreditation and has graduated its first class.

With respect to clarification of the meaning of Candidate

accreditation status, graduates of a program so designed would,

in the opinion of ACPE, have the same rights and privileges of the

those graduates from a fully accredited program. The Candidate

accreditation status denotes a developmental program that is

expected to mature in accord with stated plans within a defined

time period. It should be underscored, however, that decisions

concerning eligibility for licensure by examination or reciprocity

reside with the respective state boards of pharmacy in accordance

with their state statutes and administrative rules. Should Candidate

accreditation status be awarded to a program, ACPE would,

however, make its position known and make recommendations

consistent with that position.

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