AY 2014-2015 ACADEMIC PROGRAM REVIEW SELF-STUDY TEMPLATE
Reporting School/College: College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Program Reviewed: Pharmaceutical Sciences MS Q
Date Submitted to Department/Division Chair:
Overview and Program Review Summary: Please summarize this program’s mission and its relationship to the vision
and mission of St. John’s University, and the program’s School/College. Identify similar programs regionally and
nationally and distinguish this program from them. In addition, summarize your findings as they relate to (1) program
quality, (2) market growth potential, and (3) student learning. Also, summarize any significant changes, achievements
(by faculty and students and the program itself), and plans for the future. Finally, based on the information gleaned
from the data in the self-study, give an overall rating of the program’s Enrollment/Market Potential by categorizing it as
one of the following: (1) Enhance; (2) Maintain; (3) Reduce support, Phase out, Consolidate, or Discontinue.
(Suggested limit 1 page)
STANDARD 1. The purpose of the program reflects and supports the strategic vision and mission of St. John’s
University, and the program’s School/College.
1a.
What evidence can you provide that demonstrates that the program embodies the Catholic, Vincentian, and
metropolitan identity of St. John’s University? www.stjohns.edu/about/out-mission. (Suggested limit 1/3 page)
1b.
What evidence can you provide that demonstrates that the program embodies the University’s vision.
www.stjohns.edu/about/out-mission/vision-statement. (Suggested limit 1/3 page)
1c.
What evidence can you provide that demonstrates that the program embodies the vision and mission of the
program’s School/College? (Suggested limit 1/3 page)
Standard 1.
Additional comments if needed. (Suggested limit 1 page)
STANDARD 2. The program attracts, retains, and graduates high quality students.
2a.
Undergraduate SAT and High School Average
N/A
2b.
Undergraduate 1st Year Retention Rate
N/A
Undergraduate 6 Year Graduation Rate
N
2c.
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2d.
Graduate Standardized Test Scores
Fall
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
Program
462/676
471/740
416/671
427/714
447/712
School/College
Average Rate
448/699
452/712
428/709
458/696
468/690
Regional Comparison
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
See below
National Comparison
New Graduate Students GRE Verbal
Mean Scores
Fall
2010
Fall
2011
Fall
2012
Fall
2013
Ir Grev Ir Grev Ir Grev Ir Grev
Score Score Score Score
Pharmacy
old
456
465
new
490
518
148
149
New Graduate Students GRE Quantitative
Mean Scores
Fall
2010
Fall
2011
Fall
2012
Ir Greq Ir Greq Ir Greq
Score Score Score
Pharmacy
old
new
720
701
690
152
As of August 1, 2011, ETS revised the GRE General Test with a new scoring scale. Prior to 8/1/11 on a scale of 200-800(old) and
after 8/1/11 on a scale of 130-170(new)
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General test percentage distribution of scores within intended graduate major field that is based on the performance of
seniors and non-enrolled college graduates who were tested on the verbal and quantitative examination.
GRE
Intended Graduate Major
Test-Takers
Health and Medical Sciences*
Mean Score (Verbal)
17,432
Mean Score (Quantitative)
150
149
* For further information, please visit http://www.ets.org/s/gre/pdf/gre_guide.pdf.
Comments: Refer to Charts 2a – 2d in your response. (Suggested limit 1/2 page)
2e.
Please describe how the program compares with peer and aspirational institutions.
(Suggested limit 1/2 page)
Narrative: Please describe how your program compares with your peer and aspirational institutions. (Suggested limit ½
page)
2f.
If applicable, describe the program’s student performance over the past five years on licensure or professional
certification exams relative to regional and national standards. (Suggested limit 1/4 page)
2g.
Number of majors and minors enrolled over the past five years. See table below.
Fall
Number of
Students
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
Majors
87
102
130
143
113
Minors
0
0
0
0
0
Total
87
102
130
143
113
MAJORS
PHA1
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MS
Fall 2010
Fall 2011
Fall 2012
Fall 2013
Majors
Majors
Majors
Majors
103
75
72
50
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2h.
Number of degrees granted during the past five years. See table below.
Academic Year
Degrees
Granted
04/05
05/06
06/07
07/08
08/09
MS
24
16
19
25
44
10/11
11/12
12/13
Degrees Degrees Degrees
Conferred Conferred Conferred
PHARM-GR
PHA1
Pharmaceutical Sciences
MS
37
30
22
Below is comparison degrees conferred data for local and national institutions based on data retrieved from the IPEDS
website. This is based on the Classification of Instructional Program (CIP) Code of 51-Health Professions and Related
Programs.
20092010
20102011
20112012
Master's
Local
1,985
2,237
2,406
National
69,084
75,579
83,893
1
Local institution include: Adelphi University, Columbia University, CUNY Queens College, Fordham University,
Hofstra University, Iona College, C.W. Post University, Manhattan College, New York University, Pace University,
Seton Hall University, Stony Brook University, and Wagner College.
Comments : Based on the data in 2g and 2h, how do these trends compare to institutional, regional and national
patterns? (Suggested limit 1/2 page)
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2i.
What mechanisms are in place to monitor students’ progress toward degree? And, to what extent is there a
collaborative effort to provide quality advising and support services to students? (Suggested limit 1/4 page)
2j.
If available, provide information on the success of graduates in this program as it relates to employment or
attending graduate school. (Suggested limit 1/4 page)
2k.
Please comment on the students’ competencies in the program. Support your response using data provided
below and any other data available. (Suggested limit 1/3 page)
Standard 2.
Additional comments if needed: (Suggested limit 1 page)
STANDARD 3. The program engages in ongoing systematic planning that is aligned with the University and
School/College planning, direction, and priorities.
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3a.
How does your program’s strategic goal/objectives link to your School/College plan and the University’s strategic
plan? http://www.stjohns.edu/about/leadership/strategic-planning
3b.
What is the evidence of monitoring the external and internal environments, specifically what are the strengths,
weaknesses, opportunities and threats facing the program? How were they identified? What actions have been taken
in response to these findings? What characteristics of the program suggest a competitive edge against other programs
regionally and nationally?
3c.
What is the current and future market demand for the program? Support your response using the data
provided below or any other internal or external sources to justify your response.
Fastest growing occupations and occupations having the largest numerical increase in employment by level of education
and training projected.
Change, 2010-20
Fastest Growing Occupations
Pharmacists
Percent
Numeric
25%
69,700
Occupations having the
largest numerical increase
in employment
Change, 2010-20
Percent
Numeric
Pharmacists
25%
69,700
Projected Changes in Related Occupations (2010 – 2020)
Changes, 2010-20
Grow much faster than average – Increase 21% or more
Pharmacists
Percent
Numeric
25%
69,700
*For more information please visit: http://www.bls.gov/news.release/ecopro.toc.htm
Standard 3.
Additional comments if needed: (Suggested limit 1 page)
STANDARD 4. The program provides a high quality curriculum that emphasizes and assesses student learning and
engagement.
4a.
Please indicate how the program curriculum is in alignment with the following three items:
(Suggested limit 1/2 page for each of the three categories below)
1. Standards within the discipline
2. Curriculum integrity, coherence, academic internships, teaching excellence, teaching vibrancy, and study
abroad experiences.
3. The University Core competencies
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4b.
The syllabi for the courses within this program incorporate the suggested elements of a syllabus – an example of
which can be found at the following St. John’s University Center for Teaching and Learning link. (Suggested limit 1/3
page) http://stjohns.campusguides.com/content.php?pid=71651&sid=984766
4c.
Describe the assessment model currently in place for the program and indicate the extent to which disciplinary
and core knowledge, competence, and values are met, as well as findings and action plans for improvement. For
reference, visit WeaveOnline – https://app.weaveonline.com//login.aspx; Digication – https://stjohns.digication.com
(Suggested limit 1/2 page)
4d.
What, if any, external validations, e.g. specialized accreditations, external awards, other validations of quality
has the program received? (Suggested limit 1/3 page)
Standard 4.
Additional comments if needed. (Suggested limit 1 page)
STANDARD 5. The program has the faculty resources required to meet its mission and goals.
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5a.
Below you will find the number of students enrolled as majors and minors in the program. Please complete the
table by adding the number of full-time faculty assigned to the program. Then calculate the student to full-time faculty
ratio.
#
Majors/
FT
Faculty
FT
PT
Tot
al
Majors
27
60
87
Fall 2005
Fall 2006
Minors
FT
PT
6
96
0
Fall 2007
Total
102
FT
11
PT
119
0
Fall 2008
Total
130
FT
29
PT
Tota
l
114
143
0
Majors
& Minors
Combine
d
27
60
87
6
96
102
# of FTE
Students
(Majors
&
Minors)
27
20
47
6
32
38
11 39.67 50.67
11
119
130
Fall 2009
FT
71
PT
42
0
29
29
114
143
38
67
Tota
l
113
0
71
71
42
14
113
85
# of FTE
Faculty
assigned
to the
program
0
0
0
0
0
FTE
Student/
FTE
Faculty
Ratio
0
0
0
0
0
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Fall 2010
F
P
Fall 2011
Total
F
P
Fall 2012
Total
F
P
Fall 2013
Total
F
P
Total
Majors Majors Majors Majors Majors Majors Majors Majors Majors Majors Majors Majors
MAJORS
65
38
103
37
38
75
43
29
72
35
15
50
Total
65
38
103
37
38
75
43
29
72
35
15
50
Fall 2010
Total
FTE MAJORS
Fall 2011
Fall 2012
Fall 2013
F
P
Total
F
P
Total
F
P
Total
F
P
Total
FTE
FTE
FTE
FTE
FTE
FTE
FTE
FTE
FTE
FTE
FTE
FTE
43
9.67 52.67
35
5
40
65
Fall 2010
12.67 77.67
Fall 2011
37
12.67 49.67
Fall 2012
Fall 2013
# of FTE faculty assigned
to the program
FTE Student/FTE Faculty
Ratio
Important Notes:
FTE Students = Number of FT Students + (number of PT Students/3)
FTE Faculty = Number of FT Faculty + (number of PT Faculty/3)
This methodology is used by SJU for all external reporting.
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5b.
Below you will find the credit hours the department has delivered by full-time faculty and part-time faculty
(including administrators) and the total credit hours consumed by non-majors.
College level
Credit Hours
Taught
Fall 2005
#
Fall 2006
Fall 2007
Fall 2008
Fall 2009
%
#
%
#
%
#
%
#
%
16269
85%
17206
86%
18198
87%
21115
94%
19844
92%
PT Faculty
2944
15%
2831
14%
2750
13%
1423
6%
1691
8%
Total
19213
100%
20037
100%
20948
100%
22538
100%
21535
100%
FT Faculty
% consumed
by
Non-Majors
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
College Level
Fall 2010
Fall 2011
Fall 2012
Fall 2013
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
Cr Hrs Taught
F-T Faculty
20,174
93.3%
19,588
91.9%
20,291
87.7%
21,292
93.5%
Cr Hrs Taught
P-T Faculty
1,448
6.7%
1,719
8.1%
2,855
12.3%
1,478
6.5%
Total
21,622
100%
21,307
100%
23,146
100%
22,770
100%
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Credits taught by major
Undergraduate
6yr PharmD Program
Toxicology
Clinical Lab Sci/Med Tech
Physical Assistant Program
Radiological Sciences
Pathologist Assistant
Program
Cytotechnology Program
Nursing
Pharmacy (5yr program)
2011
16088
353
327
2480
672
UG Total
19,920
21,838
21,606
0
1387
1387
0
1308
1308
0
1164
1164
21,307
23,146
22,770
Graduate
Doctor of Pharmacy
(PHA9)
All other programs*
Graduate total
Grand Total
2012
18160
291
213
2547
627
-
2013
18316
257
147
2346
540
-
All other Graduate*
Pharmaceutical Sciences(PHA1)
Pharmacy Administration(PHA2)
Toxicology
Public Health
Other Majors not in Pharmacy
-
2011
2012
2013
1018
213
132
1027
168
95
24
1387
18
1308
736
219
113
51
45
1164
5c.
Below you will find the number of courses the department has delivered by full-time faculty and part-time
faculty (including administrators).
Below are the calculated FTE’s using data from the teaching schedules of the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Fall
05
Fall
06
Fall
07
Fall
08
Fall
09
Adjuncts
0.7
0.3
0
1.3
0.3
OT(faculty)
1.7
1.0
0.2
1.4
1.4
Total PT
FTE
2.4
1.3
0.2
2.7
1.7
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Below is the number of courses taught by level in the College of Pharmacy, which has been provided for faculty hiring.
Courses
Fall 2005
Fall 2006
Fall 2007
Fall 2008
Fall 2009
Taught
#
#
%
#
%
#
%
#
%
145
74%
146
80%
170
77%
165
6%
52
26%
37
20%
53
23%
92
36
197
100%
183
100%
223
0%
257
100%
%
UG
148
77%
GR
44
23%
Total
192
100%
Courses taught by FT/PT and BANNER Dept Code
Fall
Fall
Fall
Fall
2010
2011
2012
2013
Pharmacy 1-ft
ALH
1
1
1
CPP
72
76
68
25
PAH
45
47
45
43
PAS
7
7
7
10
PHA
1
1
PHR
24
24
24
43
PHS
107
102
116
102
Total
2-pt incl
admin
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PAH
PAS
PHS
Total
Grand
Total
257
257
262
223
14
2
2
2
34
38
1
2
38
41
1
48
63
1
36
39
295
298
325
262
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Courses taught by major
Undergraduate
6yr PharmD Program
Toxicology
Clinical Lab Sci/Med Tech
Physical Assistant Program
Radiological Sciences
Pathologist Assistant Program
Cytotechnology Program
Nursing
Pharmacy (5yr program)
UG Total
Graduate
Doctor of Pharmacy (PHA9)
All other programs*
Graduate total
Grand Total
All other Graduate*
Pharmaceutical
Sciences(PHA1)
Pharmacy Administration(PHA2)
Public Health
Toxicology
2010
157
7
11
23
8
2011
166
8
7
24
6
2012
190
8
7
24
7
2013
139
8
7
24
7
206
211
236
185
2
87
89
0
87
87
0
89
89
0
77
77
295
298
325
262
2010
2011
2012
2013
69
7
70
7
73
6
11
87
10
87
10
89
57
7
3
10
77
5d.
What is the representative nature of faculty in terms of demographics, tenure and diversity? (See departmental
information on next page). How well does this support the program? (Suggested limit 1/2 page)
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Entire College of Pharmacy and Allied Health Professions Faculty Data
2005
FT
2006
PT
Total
#
%
#
%
Male
37
60%
8
47%
Female
25
40%
9
Total
62
100%
Black
2
Hispanic
FT
2007
PT
Total
#
%
#
%
45
38
58%
12
67%
53%
34
27
42%
6
17
100%
79
65
100%
3%
2
12%
4
0
1
2%
1
6%
2
Asian
21
34%
1
6%
White
37
60%
13
Unknown
1
2%
Total
62
100%
Tenured
41
Tenure-Track
FT
2008
PT
Total
#
%
#
%
50
41
54%
10
67%
33%
33
35
46%
5
18
100%
83
76
100%
0%
0
0%
0
2
0
0%
1
6%
1
22
22
34%
3
17%
76%
50
0
0%
14
0
0%
1
43
66%
17
100%
79
65
100%
66%
41
45
0
0%
0
Not Applicable
21
34%
Total
62
100%
FT
2009
PT
Total
#
%
#
%
51
41
51%
11
61%
33%
40
39
49%
7
15
100%
91
80
100%
3%
0
0%
2
2
2
3%
1
7%
3
25
24
32%
1
7%
78%
14
48
63%
12
0
0%
43
0
0%
18
100%
83
76
100%
69%
45
45
18
28%
18
21
2
3%
62
65
100%
FT
PT
Total
#
%
#
%
52
41
49%
9
53%
50
39%
46
43
51%
8
47%
51
18
100%
98
84
100%
17
100%
101
3%
0
0%
2
2
2%
2
12%
4
2
3%
1
6%
3
2
2%
2
12%
4
25
24
30%
2
11%
26
25
30%
0
0%
25
80%
60
52
65%
13
72%
65
55
65%
12
71%
67
1
7%
1
0
0%
2
11%
2
0
0%
1
6%
1
15
100%
91
80
100%
18
100%
98
84
100%
17
100%
101
59%
45
44
55%
44
47
56%
47
28
37%
28
36
45%
36
37
44%
37
2
3
4%
3
0
0%
0
0
0
0
65
76
100%
76
80
100%
80
84
100%
84
Gender
Ethnicity
Tenure Status
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2010
FT
2011
PT
T
#
%
#
%
Male
41
49%
14
64%
Female
43
51%
8
36%
Total
84
FT
2012
PT
T
#
%
#
%
55
39
46%
13
59%
51
45
54%
9
41%
106
84
0%
2
2
2%
1
FT
2013
PT
T
#
%
#
%
52
42
45%
12
71%
54
52
55%
5
29%
106
94
5%
3
2
2%
FT
PT
T
#
%
#
%
54
41
43%
7
37%
48
57
54
57%
12
63%
66
111
95
19
1
114
0%
2
32
34%
0%
32
58
61%
2
11%
60
3
16%
3
0%
0
74%
14
0%
0
Gender
22
22
17
Ethnicity
Black
2
2%
Hispanic
2
2%
2
9%
4
2
2%
2
9%
4
3
3%
2
12%
5
Asian
25
30%
1
5%
26
26
31%
1
5%
27
31
33%
2
12%
33
0%
0%
0
0%
0
0%
0
0%
82%
73
77%
71
76%
71
0%
American Indian/Alaskan
Native
White
0%
55
65%
18
0%
54
64%
17
0%
58
62%
13
2 or More Races
3
Native Hawaiian/Pacific
Islander
2
Unknown
Total
0%
84
1
22
5%
1
0%
106
84
1
22
5%
1
0%
106
94
0%
17
0
14
0%
111
95
19
114
Tenure Status
Tenured
55
65%
55
54
64%
54
55
59%
55
62
65%
62
Tenure-Track
28
33%
28
26
31%
26
34
36%
34
32
34%
32
Not Applicable
1
1%
1
4
5%
4
5
5%
5
1
1%
1
Total
84
84
84
84
94
94
95
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95
5e.
What evidence exists that the program’s faculty have engaged in research and scholarship on teaching and/or
learning in the program’s field of study? (Suggested limit 1/2 page)
5f.
What initiatives have been taken in the past five years to promote faculty development in support of the
program? (Suggested limit 1/2 page)
5g.
The table below shows the amount of external funding received by the department. If available, please provide
the dollar amount of externally funded research for full-time faculty supporting the program under review. (Program
dollar amounts are available through departmental records.)
External
Funding
Fiscal Year
09/10
10/11
11/12
12/13
654,043
698,485
469,524
581,560
$ Amount
Program
$ Amount
Department
Comments (Suggested limit ½ page)
The following data is for funding in the Dept of Pharmaceutical Sciences.
2009 - Present PHS Funding
Federal
Cantor
Private
Indirects
Total
$0
$25,000
$0
Chen
$245,250
$0
$95,250
Mantell
$245,250
$0
$5,274
$250,524
$0
$230,000
$0
$230,000
Stephani
$80,888
$0
$22,466
$103,354
Talele
$41,789
$0
$1,222
$0
$20,000
$0
$20,000
$390,258
$0
$62,922
$453,180
$1,003,435
$275,000
$187,134
$1,465,569
Serajuddin
Trombetta
Yoburn
Total
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$25,000
$340,500 Indirects-over course of grant
$43,011 Indirects-over course of grant
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5h.
Please comment on the table below that shows trends in overall course evaluations instructional vibrancy for
your program (if available), your college and the university. (Suggested limit ½ page)
Overall Evaluation (Spring)
Instructional Vibrancy (Spring)
2011
2012
2013
2011
2012
2013
Pharmaceutical
Sciences MS
(Q)
-
-
-
-
-
-
The College of
Pharmacy and
Health
Sciences
4.18
3.84
4.35
4.44
4.16
4.75
Total Graduate
4.14
4.16
4.30
4.37
4.39
4.52
Note: Institutional Vibrancy is the average of the first 14 questions on the course evaluation, with questions pertaining
to course organization, communication, faculty-student interaction, and assignments/grading. All course evaluation
questions range from 1 (Strongly Disagree) to 5 (Strongly Agree).
5i.
What percentage of full time faculty assigned to this program have terminal degrees or industry certifications
renewed within the past 2 years? Comment. (Suggested limit 1/3 page)
Standard 5.
Comments: Indicate to what extent the program has the faculty resources required to meet its mission
and goals. Include references from 5a – 5i. (Suggested limit 1 page)
Standard 5.
Additional comments if needed. (Suggested limit 1 page)
STANDARD 6. The program has adequate resources to meet its goals and objectives. And, it is cost-effective.
6a.
Narrative/Supportive Technological Environment - Comment on classrooms and labs meeting industry-standards
for quality and availability of hardware, software, and peripherals; library space, holdings and services; science
laboratories, TV studios, art/computer graphic labs; etc. (Suggested limit 1 page)
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6b.
Narrative/ Supportive Physical Environment - Comment on level of faculty and student satisfaction with HVAC;
faculty and student satisfaction with classroom lighting, crowdedness, and acoustics; flexible teaching environments,
and faculty offices, etc.. (Suggested limit 1 page)
6c.
To what extent has the University funded major capital projects, e.g., renovations, which are linked directly to
the program during the past five years? (Bulleted list)
6d.
If external data that describes the cost effectiveness of the program has been provided by your School/College
Dean, please comment on the program’s cost-effectiveness. (Suggest limit 1 page)
Standard 6.
Additional comments if needed. (Suggested limit 1 page)
STANDARD 7. Effective actions have been taken based on the findings of the last program review and plans have
been initiated for the future.
Comments: (Suggested limit 1page)
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