University of Texas - College of Pharmacy - Pharmacy Council

Pharmacy Council

Committee Applications & Descriptions

Committee Selection Process

College-wide Standing Committees

Applications for College-wide Standing Committees are first sent out in mid-April in order to seek out members for the following academic year. Positions with willing candidates are filled based on each application essay after review and recommendation from the Student Affairs Chair. Mid-summer, applications are sent out again in order to fill remaining open positions. Committees including P1 positions are filled early in the fall semester. The Pharmacy Council Executive Committee and the Dean of Student Affairs review and approve all recommendations made by the Student Affairs Chair. Recommendations are sent to the Dean and Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs for final approval. Students serving on College-wide committees are notified of their appointment by the chairs of the respective committees.

Student Affairs Committee

The Student Affairs Chair sends out applications for this committee each September. The application allows each candidate to describe his or her qualifications and interest in serving on the committee. The Student Affairs Chair selects at least 3 applicants to recommend from each class (P1, P2, and P3). The Pharmacy Council Executive Committee and the Dean of Student Affairs review and approve all recommendations made by the Student Affairs Chair. Students serving on the Student Affairs Committee are notified of their appointment by the Student Affairs Chair.
Pharmacy Council Committee Chairs

Applications for Pharmacy Council Committee Chairs are sent out on the last week of February and are due on the second week of March. Positions with willing candidates are filled based on each application essay after review from the Pharmacy Council Executive Committee. Committee Chairs will be announced at the next Pharmacy Council general meeting.

Student Affairs Applications and Description

Council Committee Chair Application and Descriptions

Committee Chair App.

New Student Orientation Committee (2 chairs)

Organize the events of New Student Orientation which take place during the first week of school
Attend all events of NSO
Appoint individuals as chairs of subcommittees for NSO
Must reside in the Austin area during the summer, although it is up to the discretion of these NSO chairs whether committee members be in Austin or simply participate during NSO itself
Will be required to complete a post-event evaluation and checklist provided by the Vice President of Pharmacy Council

Welcome Committee (1 chair)

Work with New Student Orientation Chairs to welcome the incoming students
Match new students with current students as mentors and mentees
Set up the incoming class’s Yahoo group
Work with the first year fall faculty before school begins to adjust test dates
Act as the college liaison through the Office of Admissions to conduct tours of the College if interested parties contact the College. This includes working to conduct tours with the Student Interviews Committee in the spring to give tours to students interviewing.
Will be required to complete a post-event evaluation and checklist provided by the Vice President of Pharmacy Council

Fundraising Committee (2 chairs)

Organize fundraising product purchases
Organize volunteers for sales (Parents' Day, Alumni Weekend, CE, Orientation, etc.)
Will be required to complete a post-event evaluation and checklist provided by the Vice President of Pharmacy Council

Family Day Committee (2 chairs)

Organize the events of Family Day (a Saturday in early fall)
Duties to be determined
Will be required to complete a post-event evaluation and checklist provided by the Vice President of Pharmacy Council

Pharmacy Month Committee (2 chairs)

Organize the events throughout the month of October (events can include, but not limited to, guest speakers, health screenings, and social events.)
Work with student organizations to coordinate month's activities.
Will be required to complete a post-event evaluation and checklist provided by the Vice President of Pharmacy Council

Prospective Student Interview Committee (2 chairs)

Staff hospitality lounge with current students who will also serve as tour guides
Give a brief presentation about the College of Pharmacy to each interview group
Sign up 2nd and 3rd year student volunteers to conduct joint interviews with faculty members and practitioners.
Will be required to complete a post-event evaluation and checklist provided by the Vice President of Pharmacy Council

Faculty Relations Committee/Social Committee (2 chairs)

Enhance faculty-student relationships by organizing events (such as fall/spring socials, breakfasts, lunches, thank you letters, coffees) designed to honor faculty and teaching assistants in the College
Participate in Faculty Appreciation Week
Serve on TETA committee for the College with Student Issues Committee
Help organize the College-wide Annual Holiday Party (TETA award will be presented here) and Annual Spring Social (this includes tickets sales, catering, entertainment, etc.)
Organize any other social events, such as Happy Hours or mixers to bring students together to socialize
Will be required to complete a post-event evaluation and checklist provided by the Vice President of Pharmacy Council

Student Affairs Committee (1 chair)

Voice and discuss student issues; follow through with issues until resolution
Meet once a semester with the Dean to discuss planned and researched issues affecting the students within the college
Select student members to faculty committees (admissions, curriculum, faculty-hiring)
Serve on TETA committee
Total membership will include at least 3 students from each class and the President and Vice President of Pharmacy Council
Will be required to complete a post-event evaluation and checklist provided by the Vice President of Pharmacy Council

Explore UT (2 chairs)

Organize volunteers, events, and projects during Explore UT (the first Saturday in March) for the community and prospective students to introduce them to the profession of pharmacy
Will be required to complete a post-event evaluation and checklist provided by the Vice President of Pharmacy Council

Student Planner Committee (1 chair)

Submit application through the University Co-op for sponsorship of our annual student planner
Develop/modify student planner design to best optimize the features desired by the student body
Will be required to complete a post-event evaluation and checklist provided by the Vice President of Pharmacy Council

Disease Awareness Committee (1 chair)

Promote disease awareness to the college and university through monthly projects including, but not limited to guest lecturers, passing out ribbons to honor those living with a disease, or designating disease awareness days
Head university-wide education program on dangers of sun exposure
Will be required to complete a post-event evaluation and checklist provided by the Vice President of Pharmacy Council

LPPA Liaison (1 position)

Provide pertinent information to LPPA members at bimonthly meetings, such as volunteer opportunities at the college
Coordinate E-mail Mentor Program between pharmacy and pre-pharmacy students
Work in cooperation with LPPA to sponsor a Pharmacy Month event
Will be required to complete a post-event evaluation and checklist provided by the Vice President of Pharmacy Council.
THERE IS NO COMMITTEE ASSOCIATED WITH THIS POSITION, BUT COMMITTEE CHAIR APPLICATION MUST STILL BE SUBMITTED.

IM Coordinator (1 position)

Organize intramural sports as well as other sporting activities for faculty and students.
Will be required to complete a post-event evaluation and checklist provided by the Vice President of Pharmacy Council
THERE IS NO COMMITTEE ASSOCIATED WITH THIS POSITION, BUT COMMITTEE CHAIR APPLICATION MUST STILL BE SUBMITTED.

Philanthropy Committee (1 chair)

Work with the Development and Alumni Affairs office to increase student involvement in stewardship of gifts at the college and contact with alumni.
Organize volunteers for monthly event of writing thank you notes to donors
Will be required to complete a post-event evaluation and checklist provided by the Vice President of Pharmacy Council

If you have any questions please email the Vice President of Pharmacy Council at Porter_PharmD@mail.utexas.edu

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Last Reviewed: October 1, 2009