Message from the Dean          

“Preparing pharmacists from diverse backgrounds to provide care for a global community!” This is a core value of the Chicago State University College of Pharmacy.

This is an exciting time for the profession of pharmacy. There continues to be an increasing demand for graduate pharmacists in traditional as well as new and emerging professional career paths. Pharmacists, as some of the most highly respected members of the health care profession, have evolved from dispensers of medications to providers of health care services. The pharmacist’s ability to provide care for patients is professionally rewarding and provides an opportunity to improve the health of individuals as well as the community at large.

The College’s curriculum is dynamic and embraces a student-centered learning philosophy. Through small group learning communities, students are expected to be active participants in their learning. Faculty mentors work with students to help them achieve their full academic and professional goals. The early integration of experiential education allows students to apply their classroom knowledge in community, hospital, ambulatory care and public health practice settings. These experiences help to “connect the dots” through solidifying the relevance and importance of the pharmacist’s role in helping patients achieve positive health outcomes though safe and effective medication use.

The successes and tremendous growth of the College are directly related to the hard work and dedication of the faculty, staff and students. During the 2009-10 academic year, the College received Candidate accreditation status from the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) and welcomed the Class of 2013, the second student cohort, into its doors. Student organizations flourished, students and faculty received recognitions (internal and external) for academic as well as professional achievements, curricular integration was deemed “noteworthy” by ACPE, faculty research collaborations expanded and professional practice partnerships were enhanced. These are but a few of the significant highlights and accomplishments of the College that demonstrate our continued commitment to excellence. We have built a dynamic and challenging program that endeavors to provide a high quality educational experience that will allow outstanding pharmacists to take their places in the “provision of care for a global community.” We invite motivated students and faculty to join us on this exceptional journey.

Miriam A. Mobley Smith, Pharm.D.