President Diane E. Beck convened the Board of Directors at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, February 25, 2006, at the Hyatt Regency Riverwalk in San Antonio, TX. The following Board members were present: Amy E. Allison (Academic Sections Coordinating Committee chair), Rodney A. Carter (Council of Faculties), Patricia A. Chase (Council of Deans), JoLaine R. Draugalis (Immediate Past President), Steven W. Leslie (Council of Deans), Lucinda L. Maine, (AACP Executive Vice President), Kenneth A. Skau (Council of Faculties), Marilyn K. Speedie (President-elect), Terry L. Schwinghammer (Council of Faculties), and Victor A. Yanchick (Council of Deans). Joseph T. DiPiro (editor American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education) attended as a guest. AACP Staff included Amy C. Connelly, Arlene A. Flynn, Will G. Lang, Ronald G. Linder, Susan M. Meyer, Kenneth W. Miller, Elisabeth J. Ross, and Norida A. Torriente.
2. Additions to the AgendaPresident Beck called for additions to the agenda and none were offered.
3. Conflict of InterestPresident Beck read the Association's conflict of interest statement. Marilyn Speedie alerted the Board to the fact that she had written a letter in support of an individual nominated for the Dawson award and that she would recuse herself from the portion of the meeting when discussion of the nominees and selection of the winner occurred. She did request and was granted the opportunity to stay for the initial discussion related to clarifying the criteria for the Dawson Award for future cycles.
4. Minutes of the October 2005 MeetingOn MOTION (Leslie/Yanchick) the minutes of the October 2005 Board meeting were approved.
5. Appointment of the 2006 Credentials CommitteePresident Beck announced the appointments of Amy Allison and Rod Carter as Board members and Arlene Flynn and Ken Miller as staff to the 2006 AACP Credentials Committee.
6. Institutional Membership RequestsOn MOTION (Skau/Yanchick) the Board approved the following resolution related to the membership of the Lebanese American University School of Pharmacy:
WHEREAS, the Bylaws of the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy, Inc. provide for various levels of institutional membership for colleges and schools of pharmacy;
WHEREAS, the Lebanese American University School of Pharmacy has been recognized by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education; and
WHEREAS, the Lebanese American University School of Pharmacy has requested institutional membership in AACP;
RESOLVED that the Lebanese American University School of Pharmacy be received into the appropriate level of institutional membership in AACP.
On MOTION (Speedie/Draugalis) the Board approved the following resolution related to the membership of the University of Hawaii – Hilo College of Pharmacy:
WHEREAS, the Bylaws of the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy, Inc. provide for Affiliate institutional membership for academic institutions not otherwise eligible for Regular or Associate institutional membership;
WHEREAS, the University of Hawaii at Hilo College of Pharmacy has not been granted any status by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education; and
WHEREAS, the University of Hawaii at Hilo College of Pharmacy has requested Affiliate institutional membership in AACP;
RESOLVED that the University of Hawaii at Hilo College of Pharmacy be received into Affiliate institutional membership in AACP.
On MOTION (Carter/Chase) the Board approved the following resolution related to the memberships of the University of Charleston School of Pharmacy and University of the Incarnate Word Feik School of Pharmacy:
WHEREAS, the Bylaws of the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy, Inc. provide for various levels of institutional membership for colleges and schools of pharmacy;
WHEREAS, the University of Charleston School of Pharmacy and the University of the Incarnate Word Feik School of Pharmacy have been recognized by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education; and
WHEREAS, the University of Charleston School of Pharmacy and the University of the Incarnate Word Feik School of Pharmacy have requested institutional membership in AACP;
RESOLVED that the University of Charleston School of Pharmacy and the University of the Incarnate Word Feik School of Pharmacy be received into the appropriate level of institutional membership in AACP.
Consistent with criteria for Affiliate Institutional Membership, the Board reviewed the status of three schools that initially became Affiliate Members of AACP in 2004. Two programs (University of Charleston School of Pharmacy and University of the Incarnate Word Feik School of Pharmacy) had been advanced to Associate Institutional Membership. North Texas Health Science Center has not progressed with its plan to open a school of pharmacy but indicated when contacted by AACP that they remain committed to doing so and wish to retain their Affiliate Membership status. No action was required of the Board.
8. Selection of AACP Award RecipientsOn MOTION (Beck/Leslie) the Board selected Barbara G. Wells as the recipient of the 2006 Robert K. Chalmers Distinguished Educator Award.
On MOTION (Skau/Speedie) the Board selected Paul R. Ortiz de Montellano as the recipient of the 2006 Volwiler Research Award.
On MOTION (Yanchick/Skau) the Board selected the paper entitled “Pharmacy Schools as Expert Communities of Practice? A Proposal to Radically Restructure Pharmacy Education to Optimize Learning,” authored by Wendy Duncan-Hewitt and Zubin Austin, as the 2006 Rufus A. Lyman Award paper.
On MOTION (Skau/Chase) the Board ratified the recommendation of the Paul R. Dawson Biotechnology Award Committee to not present the award in 2006. The Board reviewed a document seeking to better define the term “biotechnology” and discussed the breadth of research and education that is encompassed by this term in pharmacy education. Distribution of an edited version of the document will be used to stimulate nominations for future award cycles.
The Board also discussed strategies to expand the number of candidates nominated for all awards. For 2006 the deadline will be extended by approximately one month and additional contacts will be made with department chairs, graduate program liaisons and other scientific organizations to encourage the identification of worthy candidates for award consideration. The awards committees will also be asked to be proactive in their solicitation of dossiers for nominees.
9. Selection of a Distinguished Service Award RecipientOn MOTION (Draugalis/Leslie) the Board unanimously approved the following motion:
AACP recognizes the extraordinary talent and contribution of Roman Brygider, Senior Producer and Director of Pharmacists: Unsung Heroes, and awards the AACP Distinguished Service Award in recognition of his service to pharmacy education and practice.
10. Approval of Exemplary Academic-Practice Partnerships Award ConceptOn MOTION (Leslie/Yanchick) the Board approved the concept of an award to recognize exemplary academic-practice partnerships. Explicit criteria for the award will be developed with input from an advisory committee. It is anticipated that the first awards will be presented in 2007.
11. Association FinancesRon Linder, Vice President of Finance and Systems, reviewed the results of the 2004-05 audited financial statements and the first six months of financial data for 2005-06. Participation in PharmCAS trends upward for the current cycle. A decrease in PCAT registrations suggests that this non-dues revenue line will be lower than in the past year but still within budget. All other revenue and expense items are performing as anticipated. Cash flow is quite strong such that no draw has been needed on either the bank line of credit or the shadow loan on managed reserves and none is expected from either source in the current fiscal year. He reviewed the balance of AACP reserves which stand at $1,331,774 for managed reserves and $447,000 for stable reserves after January 2006. Ron also reported that AACP has received exemption for Virginia sales tax, saving the Association approximately $20,000 annually.
An update on staffing plans and headquarters space considerations indicates that plans are moving forward to hire a Director of Academic Affairs by the end of the fiscal year. Although several properties had been evaluated against AACP's criteria for expanded headquarters facilities, only one was sufficiently attractive to prompt communication with the seller. That property has subsequently become unavailable. The search will continue using our broker and other communications and in the meantime additional teleworking arrangements and potentially short-term leasing of a few office spaces will meet the needs of the staff.
12. Report of Board Strategic Planning CommitteeThe Board was asked for input on the draft Strategic Change Initiatives Portfolio which reflects emerging program priorities related to the AACP Strategic Plan. This, along with the draft charges of the incoming president and council chairs, will be discussed in greater detail at the April 2006 Board retreat.
13. Affiliation with the Pharmacy Practice Research AllianceExecutive Vice President Maine reviewed the history of the Pharmacy Practice Research Alliance and the background on the group's request that AACP consider providing an organizational home for the PPRA. Board members noted that there might be synergy with the research agenda of some AACP member institutions but that the ultimate decision should be grounded on how such a step addresses priorities in the AACP Strategic Plan. Consideration of such items as an open call for participation in Alliance activities and leadership and staffing were also noted. Dialogue with the Alliance will continue in March and additional consideration of this request will be part of the Board's planning retreat discussions.
14. Agenda for April 2006 RetreatPlans for each component of the Board's April retreat were reviewed, including: discussion of the status of President Beck's priorities and committee assignments, review of the Strategic Change Initiatives Portfolio, and dialogue on the draft agendas for President-elect Speedie and incoming Council Chairs Chase and Skau. The Board will engage in some team-building activities and also work with section leaders and John Pieper, chair of the Bylaws and Policy Development Committee, on recommendations for structure and governance changes.
15. AACP Policy and Advocacy AgendaWill Lang, Vice President for Policy and Advocacy, reviewed the status of the AACP policy agenda for the second session of the 109th Congress, stressing to the Board how imperative it is that AACP leaders and members become more active as proponents of programs supporting health professions education and practice. Current federal budget dynamics put virtually all remaining programs in significant jeopardy.
16. Journal UpdateAJPE Editor Joseph DiPiro reported that all transitions related to the Journal, its change in office location and on-line publisher were now completed and that operationally all activities are going well. The Journal will publish a supplement with content aimed at preceptors of advanced practice community rotations in early 2006 and hopes to have a companion supplement for institutional preceptors in late 2006 or 2007.
17. Argus and Standing Committee UpdateBoard members were provided a copy of the outline of the consolidated report of the AACP standing committees and Argus Commission, which included the preliminary recommendations for the report. The completed draft report will be distributed as background material for the April retreat.
18. Reports of the COF, COD and ASCC ChairsThe chairs of the Council of Faculties, Council of Deans and Academic Sections Coordinating Committee provided verbal updates based on their written reports of council and section activities.
19. Review of “Pharmacists: Unsung Heroes”Norida Torriente, Director of Communications, shared statistics with the Board on the pick up by PBS stations of the documentary “Pharmacists: Unsung Heroes” which has been carried in 41 of the 50 largest media markets in the US. Stations have an additional two and a half years to use the program. Significant outreach will aim to have strong airings in October 2006 as part of American Pharmacists Month.
20. Briefing on National Meetings AttendedLeaders and staff reported on a variety of meetings attended since the October Board Meeting, including the National Conference of Pharmaceutical Organizations conference, a workforce hearing sponsored by the Association of Academic Health Centers, and the American Health Quality Association Annual Meeting.
21. RoundtableDuring the roundtable session the Board unanimously adopted the following resolution:
On the 10-year anniversary of the AACP Institute, AACP recognizes the foresight and creativity of Robert E. Smith, Pharm.D., in the development of the concept for the AACP Institute and in the design of the first two Institute programs.
The meeting was adjourned at 4 p.m. on February 25, 2006.