HUSOP STRATEGIC PLAN 2023-2033
PILLARS OF ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE
OUR MISSION
We shall produce a cadre of pharmacists and pharmaceutical scientists who have a keen awareness and understanding of the health inequities encountered by underserved and vulnerable populations. We shall instill in our graduates, qualities that foster: critical thinking skills built upon applied and foundational knowledge; cultural humility; patient-centered care that is evidence-based and technology-driven; innovative research and scholarship; continued professional development, post-graduate education and life-long learning; and community education and advocacy through transformational leadership and service.
OUR VISION
To be a leader in pharmacy education, scientific discovery, and scholarship that prepares graduates to address the healthcare needs of medically underserved and diverse populations.
CORE VALUES
The core values are also in alignment with HU’s the SACS-COC Quality Enhancement Plan(QEP) “Preserving our 3 Cs: Character, Community and Culture.” The “Respect” and “Professionalism” core values address the Culture component of the QEP while “Integrity” and “Community” support the Character and Community components respectively. These values align directly with the Hampton University Code of Conduct:
RESPECT: We respect ourselves, humanity, feelings, ideas, worth, and values of others in a manner that will establish a culture of teamwork, interprofessional collaboration and trust.
PROFESSIONALISM: We uphold the academic standards of the pharmacy profession and produce culturally respectful, knowledgeable and empathetic graduates who are dedicated to improving the health and well-being of medically underserved populations.
INTEGRITY: We respect and protect the rights of marginalized persons, practice personal accountability, conduct ethical research and provide patient-centered care with the utmost integrity.
COMMUNITY: We support our surrounding populations by addressing community and public health concerns and by creating long-lasting equitable, academic-community partnerships.
PILLARS OF ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE
HUSOP’s new Strategic Plan, *Pillars of Academic Excellence*, advances pharmacy education, innovative research, and patient care. Aligned with Hampton University’s “Elevating Hampton Excellence Strategic Plan (2023–2033)”, it prepares future pharmacists to lead in diverse healthcare settings, drive groundbreaking research, and improve care for underserved communities
PILLAR 1
PILLAR 2
PILLAR 3
PILLAR 4
PILLAR 5
PILLAR 6
PILLAR 1: STUDENT SUCCESS
| Goals | Key Indicators of Success |
|---|---|
| Maintain high-quality academic programs, implement early warning systems, expand clinical rotations, ensure high NAPLEX pass rates, and achieve 85% job placement. | 80%+ Pre-NAPLEX pass rate, 80%+ national licensure success, 80%+ job placement within 6 months, 80+% graduation rate. |
PILLAR 2: FACULTY, STAFF AND STUDENT WELL-BEING
| Goals | Key Indicators of Success |
|---|---|
| Recruit and retain high-quality faculty, implement mentoring programs, provide professional development, and maintain low faculty turnover. | Maintain <10:1 student-to-faculty ratio, 100% of new faculty assigned mentors, 70%+ faculty participation in professional development. |
PILLAR 3: COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND ENGAGEMENT
| Goals | Key Indicators of Success |
|---|---|
| Strengthen healthcare partnerships, establish a Community Advisory Board, expand Mobile Health Unit services, and increase community partnerships. | Host annual town halls, conduct triennial health assessments, add at least one new community partnerships per year, expand student pharmacy organizations. |
PILLAR 4: RESEARCH, SCHOLARSHIP, AND INNOVATION
| Goals | Key Indicators of Success |
|---|---|
| Support biomedical research, increase faculty publication and grant applications, expand research funding, and launch a Drug Information Center. | 50%+ faculty publish research annually, 50%+ submit 1+ grant per year, increase research expenditures by 25% over 5 years. |
PILLAR 5: FACILITIES MANAGEMENT AND INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS
| Goals | Key Indicators of Success |
|---|---|
| Upgrade labs and technology, ensure faculty satisfaction, develop digital learning platforms, and plan for a new pharmacy building. | 75%+ faculty satisfaction with infrastructure, conduct annual safety audits, annual training in cybersecurity |
PILLAR 6: FINANCIAL AND OPERATIONS STABILITY
| Goals | Key Indicators of Success |
|---|---|
| Increase revenue and fundraising, expand student recruitment, launch new degree programs, and achieve full ACPE accreditation. | 20%+ increase in stakeholder giving over 5 years, 10% annual enrollment growth, launch BS-PharmD and other new degree programs, develop a succession plan, ACPE accreditation by 2027-28. |