Committee Description: The purpose of the Admissions Committee is to select students for the incoming early assurance (Gamecock Pharmacy Assurance) and professional program classes of the USC College of Pharmacy. The Admissions Committee serves to assure that the College admits quality students and maintains compliance with Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) standards. The committee will determine the criteria used to rank applicants and extend offers of admission. According to ACPE standards, the Dean and the committee must share the final responsibility for enrollment and selection of students. 

Committee Chair: Celeste Caulder, Pharm.D.

Committee Description: Programmatic assessment is integral to attaining improvement in the primary missions of the college. The overall goal of the Assessment Committee is to achieve continuing improvement in instruction, research, and service missions of the College of Pharmacy. The committee works with college administration and staff members to determine metrics, guide data collection, and recommend modifications in college processes to achieve improvement. The Assessment Committee should regularly communicate and coordinate activities with the Curriculum Committee.

Committee Chair: Brandon Bookstaver, Pharm.D.

Committee Description: The Curriculum Committee serves to assure that the College maintains a high-quality curriculum that is fully compliant with ACPE standards. The committee shall conduct an annual review of the curriculum and act on recommendations for curricular changes that arise from the faculty, administration, or alumni. The Curriculum Committee should regularly communicate and coordinate activities with the Assessment Committee. 

Committee Chair: Megan Tran, Pharm.D.

Committee Description: The Committee for Advocacy and Engagement’s purpose is to develop, implement, and continuously improve upon a plan that reflects our ongoing commitment to building and advocating for a diverse, supportive and resilient community, where all are free from discrimination. Diversity of the faculty, staff, and student body is essential to a welcoming environment, strong partnerships, and an organizational culture that values and engages every individual. Diversity is multifactorial and includes, but is not limited to, ability, age, ethnicity, gender, race, religion, and sexual orientation. A diverse and engaged college fosters a rich culture of innovation and varied perspectives, ultimately preparing pharmacy graduates to effectively serve and represent the populace of South Carolina and beyond.

Committee Chair: Christina Cox, Pharm.D.

Committee Description: The Executive Council Committee shall be composed of USC College of Pharmacy administrators including program directors and key staff individuals. The Committee will meet once a month during the school year to review and discuss College operations. The Dean or his/her designee will chair the committee.

Committee Chair: Stephen J. Cutler, Ph.D.

Committee Description: The purpose of the Faculty Governance Committee is to represent the faculty of the USC College of Pharmacy in determining policies and procedures for faculty matters. The Faculty Governance Committee is charged with the creation, revision, and updating of the Faculty Bylaws. Policies and Bylaws recommended by the committee will be subject to faculty approval. The committee creates and revises, as necessary, faculty policies, serves as an advisory role to the Dean on faculty matters, and operates as a conduit of information between the college administration and the faculty. The committee will serve to review and approve petitions for voting rights of otherwise ineligible faculty members. The committee may act on behalf of the faculty as a whole on the infrequent occasion when a rapid response to an issue is required. The committee may receive recommendations from the faculty for changes in faculty policies. 

Committee Chair: Patti Fabel, Pharm.D.

Committee Description: The purpose of the Honors and Awards Committee is to identify and recommend faculty, staff, and professional and graduate students, and staff for honors and awards at the college, university, state, and national level. When formal award criteria exist, those criteria shall be applied. When no formal criteria exist, the committee should create criteria for the honor or award. A document should be maintained of past nominees and recipients. 

Committee Chair: Tessa Hastings, Ph.D.

Committee Description: The purpose of the Palmetto Experiential Education Partnership Advisory Committee is to assure proper direction of a joint experiential program between the Medical University of South Carolina College of Pharmacy and the USC College of Pharmacy. It is important that the experiential program has sufficient input and oversight from a variety of stakeholders including representatives from typical pharmacy settings, students, faculty, and administration. 

Committee Chair: Whitney Maxwell, Pharm.D.

Committee Description: The primary purpose of the Professional Development Committee is to provide guidance and foster continuous learning and well-being for the College of Pharmacy’s educational and developmental offerings for faculty and staff. The orientation and continued professional development of faculty and staff are central to the mission of the College of Pharmacy. The committee will support the Department Chairs in these efforts and initiatives. 

Committee Chair: Betsy Blake, Pharm.D.

Committee Description: The purpose of the Recruitment Committee is to evaluate professional program recruitment efforts, determine new avenues to recruit outstanding high school and college students, and create a strategic plan for future efforts.

Committee Chair: John Holladay, Ph.D.

Committee Description: The purpose of the Scholarship Committee is to identify and recommend professional students for USC College of Pharmacy scholarships. When formal criteria exist for awarding scholarships, then those criteria shall be applied. When no criteria exist, the committee shall create appropriate criteria for awarding of scholarships. The awarding of scholarships must conform to USC guidelines and policies. The committee will recommend scholarship awards for the College. The Dean or appointed designee must approve all scholarships prior to student notification. 

Committee Chair: Kathy Quarles-Moore, R.Ph.

Committee Description: The purpose of the Scholastic Standings and Petitions Committee is to ensure all actions related to student progress are in accordance with the College of Pharmacy’s progression policies. The committee will review student petitions related to progression and make recommendations to the Senior Associate Dean regarding student petitions. The committee will also review the College’s scholastic standing guidelines and recommend changes for faculty approval where appropriate. 

Committee Chair: Jill Michels, Pharm.D.

Committee Description: The purpose of the Student Grievance Committee is to hear and act on grievances that may be brought forth as part of the student grievance process, as outlined in the USC College of Pharmacy student policies in the USC College of Pharmacy Academic Bulletin. 

Committee Chair: Hippokratis Kiaris, Ph.D.

Committee Description: The purpose of the Student Policy and Professionalism Committee is to determine general USC College of Pharmacy policies related to student conduct and expectations. This committee oversees all student professionalism hearings and makes recommendations to the Senior Associate Dean regarding sanctions for unprofessional behavior. 

Committee Chair: Karen McGee, Pharm.D.

Committee Description: The purpose of the Technology Committee is advisory in nature to review and evaluate existing technology throughout the USC College of Pharmacy and to assess future technology needs in order to improve the efficiency, effectiveness, and delivery of the educational program. The committee will provide its findings and make recommendations to the dean. 

Committee Chair: Joe Magagnoli, Ph.D.

AACP Delegate Official Responsibilities

1. Over the course of the fall semester, watch for any updates from AACP and its committees. If the Delegate has volunteered for any individual standing or ad hoc AACP committees, participate in those deliberations.
2. Watch for and distribute any early spring (February) House of Delegates (HOD) update to faculty.
3. If a new Delegate, participate in a spring (April) New Delegate orientation webinar.
4. Participate in a spring (May) Delegate policy webinar.
5. Distribute the preliminary report of the Bylaws and Policy Development Committee.
6. In June, survey the faculty on all voting items on the agenda for the AACP meeting. Collect results. Provide opportunities for faculty to provide additional input (comments) if faculty have strong feelings about particular issues.
7. Attend the AACP meeting, all general sessions and all mandatory HOD meetings. Vote the will of the faculty (majority) on all voting items.
8. After the AACP Annual Meeting, prepare a brief presentation for faculty at the next (beginning of fall) COP meeting.
9. Consult with Alternate Delegate to provide any information or advice for the upcoming year.

AACP Alternate Delegate Official Responsibilities

1. Attend the AACP annual meeting as the Alternate Delegate. The Alternate Delegate should talk with the current Delegate to learn about important upcoming issues.
2. If the Alternate Delegate has volunteered for any individual standing or ad hoc AACP committees, participate in those deliberations.
3. In June, provide support to the Delegate in conducting surveys of the faculty on all voting items on the agenda for the AACP meeting.
4. Attend the AACP meeting, all general sessions and all mandatory HOD meetings in which the Alternate Delegate is invited.
5. After the AACP Annual Meeting and after the next Alternate Delegate is elected, consult with the new Alternate Delegate to provide any information or advice for the upcoming year. 

Faculty Member Selection: Odd years -> DDBS; Even years -> CPOS

Delegate: John Holladay, Ph.D.
Alternate Delegate: Michaela Almgren, Pharm.D.

The Self-Study Committee is responsible for production of the college’s Self-Study in preparation for the Spring 2025 ACPE on-site accreditation visit. 

Each Dean-led college or school, including the University Libraries, shall have a representative committee that advises on the allocation of funds to its programs. The faculty of each college shall decide on an appropriate size and makeup for this committee, provided that it shall have no fewer than five members and be made up of a majority of elected faculty members. This committee will serve as a liaison between the college administration and the faculty on matters pertaining to the university and college budgets, advocate for faculty priorities on matters of budget and budgetary policy, and provide a venue for discussing faculty questions and concerns about the budget and budgeting process. This committee shall support the key role that chairs and directors play in colleges’ budget decision making. The committee shall meet regularly with the Dean or other senior administrative officer(s) of the college to discuss financial matters and collaborate in the development of budgetary processes and plans. The committee shall report its work to the faculty of the college and solicit feedback and input from the faculty on budgetary matters. The committee shall be properly oriented and trained in the details of the University of South Carolina Columbia and college budgeting processes. The committee shall have access to all relevant budgetary data to fulfill its purpose including, but not limited to analyses of past budgetary experience, reports on current budgets, and budgetary projections. 

Committee Chair: Igor Roninson, Ph.D.