XAVIER UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA
COLLEGE OF PHARMACY
PhYI*
*(Phor Your Information)
2009-2010
Office of Student Affairs
OFFICE OF STUDENT AFFAIRS – ROOM 110
DIRECTORY
Interim Dean -------------------------------------------------------------------------Dr. Kathleen B. Kennedy
Suite 100
Interim Associate Dean--------------------------------------------------------------------Dr. Tarun Mandal
(tmandal@xula.edu) Suite 100
Associate Dean for Student Affairs--------------------------------------------------Dr. Rondall E. Allen
(reallen@xula.edu) Room 110
Administrative Assistant----------------------------------------------------------------Mrs. Mary B. Kittles
(mkittles@xula.edu) Room 110
Admissions Coordinator---------------------------------------------------------- Mrs. Gwendolyn Hudson
(ghudson@xula.edu) Room 110
Registration Coordinator---------------------------------------------------------------Dr. Janice J. Whitney
(jjwhitne@xula.edu) Room 110
Career Development Coordinator-----------------------------------------Mrs. Laticia R. Barthe, M.Ed.
(lbarthe@xula.edu) Room 110
OTHER COLLEGE OF PHARMACY CONTACTS
Graduate School Advisor-------------------------------------------------------------------Dr. Patience Obih
(poobih@xula.edu) Room 330A
Residency Advisors------------------------------------------------------------------------------Dr. Camtu Ho
(cnho@xula.edu)
Room 230
Dr. Cori Brock
(cbrock@xula.edu) Room 327
Professional Experience Program Director-------------------------------Ms. Donna S. Robinson, RPh
(dsrobins@xula.edu) Room 112
Professional Experience Program Assistant Directors---------Ms. Adrianne Mitchell,MBA,RPh
(ammitche@xula.edu) Room 112
Ms. Alana Sarrazin,RPh
(asarrazi@xula.edu) Room 112
PEP Administrative Asst. ----------------------------------------------------------Mrs. Annette A. Gibson
(agibson@xula.edu) Room 112
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DIVISION CHAIRPERSONS
Clinical & Administrative Sciences (DCAS)-------------------------------Dr. Conchetta White Fulton
(cfulton@xula.edu) Room 121C
Basic Pharmaceutical Sciences (DBPS)--------------------------------------------------Dr. Vimal Kishore
(vkishore@xula.edu) Room 425E
UNIVERSITY SERVICES
Student Services------------------------------------------------------------------Mr. Joseph Byrd, MA
University Center, Room 305B
Financial Aid---------------------------------------------------------------------Mrs. Mildred Higgins
Xavier South, Room 360
Registrar---------------------------------------------------------------------------------Mrs. Avis Stuard
Xavier South, Room 600
Academic Affairs-----------------------------------------------------------------Dr. Loren Blanchard
Adm. Building, Room 207
Fiscal Services---------------------------------------------------------------------Mr. Edward Phillips
Mrs. Patricia Vaultz
Xavier South, Room 300
Health Services---------------------------------------------------------------Mrs. Brenda Medley, RN
4910 Drexel Drive
Counseling Services------------------------------------------------------------Mrs. Eloise Dixon, MA
Bldg. #15
Academic Support -------------------------------------------------------------------Dr. Adrian Woods
University Library, Suite 321C
College Work Program-----------------------------------------------------------Mrs. Cathy Brimmer
Xavier South, Room 360
Campus Ministry---------------------------------------------------------------Mrs. Lisa McClain, MA
FR. Jeffery Ott, OPM, Chaplain
Campus Police-------------------------------------------------------------------Mr. Duane P. Carkum
Chief of Police
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REGISTRATION PROCEDURE
All students should follow the prepared registration procedure guidelines
provided below. Please contact your advisor if you have any questions
regarding the registration process or your schedule. The name of your faculty
advisor has been placed on the Student Affairs bulletin board. The bulletin
board is located outside of the Office of Student Affairs (OSA).
PROCEDURE:
1. Review the proposed Fall 2009 class schedule posted on the OSA bulletin board.
Schedule forms may be obtained in the Office of Student Affairs.
2. Make an appointment with your advisor to review and approve your Fall schedule.
Include CRN numbers for ease of course entry. Your PIN number will be needed to
access BANNER WEB.
3. Place approved schedule in BANNER WEB. Class selections are listed in the
Registration Booklet issued by the Registrar’s Office. Print two copies of your
schedule with the final changes and submit one copy to your advisor.
ONLINE REGISTRATION DIRECTIONS
1. Log into BANNER WEB.
2. Select Student Services & Financial Aid Menu.
3. Select Registration Link.
4. Select Add/Drop Classes Link.
5. Select the term you wish to register for and click Submit.
6. Enter your PIN (when needed) and click Submit.
7. Enter the CRN numbers of the advisor-approved courses from your Registration
Schedule Form then click Submit Changes.
8. Once you have submitted the information, if the CRNs you have selected are
available and you meet the requirements to register for the courses, your schedule will
be displayed in this format. If you have not completed registering for classes, you
may enter the CRNs of the additional approved courses.
9. When you have completed the registration process select the RETURN TO MENU
OR
EXIT button.
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10. RETURN TO MENU allows you to select the View Student Schedule by Day &
Time to view your scheduled classes. If you would like to view your schedule using
this option, then you will need to select the appropriate date range by clicking on the
PREVIOUS WEEK or NEXT WEEK button. You can also enter a date in the date
field. (For example: enter 01/15/2009, which is a date in the Spring 2009 Semester
and your schedule for that semester will be displayed).
STUDENTS ARE ALLOWED TO SELECT OTHER SECTIONS OF AN
APPROVED COURSE. HOWEVER, STUDENTS ARE NOT
AUTHORIZED TO REGISTER FOR COURSES NOT PREVIOUSLY
APPROVED BY THEIR ADVISOR.
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PROCEDURE FOR SEEKING TRANSFER CREDITS
Transfer students entering the College of Pharmacy are allowed to transfer at
most seven (7) credit hours of courses. A student must request credit no later
than 30 days after the first day of class in the first professional year to receive
credit for courses taken before entering the College of Pharmacy.
The student must complete the Transfer Credit Evaluation Form, attach a
copy of the syllabus from the course for which credit is requested and submit
these to the Associate Dean for Administration and Academic Support in the
College of Pharmacy. For College of Pharmacy courses, the University will
grant transfer credit only for courses taken in the last two (2) years and for
which the student received a grade of “B” (3.00/4.00) or better. Transfer
courses for the College of Pharmacy cannot be taken at a junior or community
college and cannot be taught in a ‘compressed format.’ The grades of transfer
courses are not computed in the Xavier GPA.
1.
Obtain the Transfer Credit & Evaluation Form from one of the
following locations:
Office of Student Affairs – Room 110
Dean’s Office – Suite 100
DCAS Office – Suite 113
DBPS Office – 4th Floor Pharmacy Annex
2.
Attach a copy of the course syllabus to the form.
3.
If available, attach a copy of the grade report or transcript from the
institution at which the course was taken. A passing grade of “B”
or better is required for credit.
4.
Submit the aforementioned documents to the Associate Dean for
Administration and Academic Support in Suite 100.
PLEASE DO NOT DROP ANY COURSES UNTIL APPROVAL HAS BEEN
OBTAINED FROM THE ASSOCIATE DEAN.
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ELECTIVES:
All students enrolled in the College of Pharmacy (COP) must complete a minimum of
2 semester hours (s.h.) in pharmacy elective credits to fulfill their degree requirements.
Any elective course approved by the College of Pharmacy will meet the degree
requirements. Starting with the P1 class entering in Fall 2004, similar courses TAKEN
PRIOR TO ADMISSION TO THE COP WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED FOR ELECTIVE
CREDITS.
The following courses at Xavier University have been approved as acceptable elective
courses. Please note that some of the courses may not be offered every semester.
Therefore, please be sure to check the class offerings via Banner Web:
MRKT 3550 – Consumer Behavior – 3s.h.
Usually offered during the Fall semester. The course will focus on consumer attitudes,
motivations, reactions in market, economics, psychology, sociology, and various market
theories.
Pre-requisite: SMKT 2050
SPAN 2051 – Spanish for Medical Personnel – 3s.h.
This course provides a foundation of knowledge and experience for health care providers.
Vocabulary and grammar will be presented in a health care context. Students will also be
given the opportunity to develop skills of listening and speaking Spanish. Spanish will
be spoken at all times in class.
Pre-requisite: SPAN 1020 or equivalent
SPCM 2500 – Intercultural Communications – 3s.h.
Familiarizes students with basic concepts, approaches, processes, and contexts which
form the foundation for critical discussion of cross-cultural interaction.
PSYC 3110 – Psychotherapies – 3s.h.
Usually offered in the fall and spring semesters. A comprehensive examination of the
major forms of psychotherapy and the different views of psychopathology. The
focus will be on personal growth and improvement, as well as on the correction of
individual problems.
Pre-requisite: PSYC 3080
SOCI 2060 – Race and Ethic Relations – 3s.h.
This course is concerned with examining issues, problems, and research findings on
race, ethnic, and minority group relations. Emphasis is on U.S. Black-White relations,
American ethnic groups, religious conflict, and racial and ethnic group contacts in
Europe, Asia, Africa, and Latin America.
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SOCI 3070 – Medical Sociology – 3s.h.
This course provides a sociological perspective on issues in health care and
health care delivery for students preparing for a career in the health professions.
BSAD 1010 – Introduction to Business – 3s.h.
Usually offered in the fall semester. This course focuses on the fundamentals of
business administration, the underlying principles of management, and structures and
functions of its various departments.
BSAD 2060 – Principles of Management – 3s.h.
Usually offered in the fall and spring semesters. This course will cover the functional
elements of modern industrial organizations; factors underlying administrative policies;
and the fundamentals of management philosophy.
BSAD 4000 – Business Policy – 3s.h.
Usually offered in the spring semester. This course will focus on strategy/policy
development and implementation of organizations.
ECON 3091 – Economics of Black America – 3s.h.
This course will focus on the application of economic theory to situations of Blacks in
the U.S.; economic analysis of discrimination; black – white income differentials;
the human capital hypothesis; and the investigation of schemes aimed to improve
the economic status of Blacks.
Pre-requisites: ECON 2010 and ECON 2020
ENGL 3190 – Legal Reasoning – 3s.h.
Usually offered in the fall semester. This course will increase the students’ knowledge
of legal reasoning in statutory law, common law, and the constitutional interpretation
of philosophical issues of jurisprudence connected with legal reasoning.
Pre-requisites: ENGL 1010 and ENGL 1020 or
ENGL 1023H and ENGL 2011h
MRKT 2050 – Modern Marketing – 3s.h.
Usually offered in the fall and spring semesters. This course will cover the nature and
scope of modern marketing management and will outline the areas in which decisions
are made in developing and implementing price, distribution, product, and promotion
strategies.
Pre-requisites: Completion of all developmental mathematics deficiencies.
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STUDENT BODY SEMINARS
Attendance at monthly Student Body Seminars is mandatory for first year pharmacy
students. Credit for attendance will be given towards the final grade in a designated P1
course. All students are encouraged and invited to attend these seminars held on the
first AVAILABLE Thursday of each month in the COP Auditorium, unless indicated
otherwise.
STUDENT BODY SEMINAR SCHEDULE
12:00p.m. Pharmacy Auditorium
Professional Attire Required
Oct. 1
COP Student Body Assembly – UC Ballroom
(Mandatory for P1-P3 Students)
Walmart Careers – Resume Writing & Interview Techniques
Nov. 5
Suicide Prevention – Brenda Medley R.N.
Jan. 14
COP Student Body Assembly- Dean’s Address
UC Ballroom (Mandatory for P1 – P3 Students)
TBA
TBA
TBA
Sept. 3
Feb. 4
Mar. 4
Apr. 8
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PHARMACY STUDENT ORGANIZATION
DIRECTORY
Organizations are expected to adhere to the meeting schedule provided below. The Office of
Student Affairs must be contacted in the event that schedule changes are needed.
Official meeting times are 12:15 p.m. on the designated days.
PHARMACY STUDENTS ASSOCIATION (PSA) - automatic membership
* Second Tuesday
Advisor:
Dr. Keturah Robinson, Room 233 (krrobins@xula.edu)
President:
Charles Mason (cmason@xula.edu) Vice Pres. – TBA
Secretary:
Christine Shalaby
Treasurer – Brittany Franklin
Pharmacy Classes - automatic membership
*Fourth Thursday
P1 Advisor: Mr. Randall Schexnayder, Room 110
P1 President: TBA
P2 Advisor: Dr. William Kirchain, Room 327 (wkirchai@xula.edu)
P2 President: Brooke Johnson (bjohnso5@xula.edu)
P3 Advisor: Dr. Camtu Ho, Room 230 (cnho@xula.edu)
P3 President: Tim Chaisson (tchassio@xula.edu)
P4 Advisor: Dr. Linda Mihm, Room 327 (lmihm@xula.edu)
P4 President: Ellie Trosclair Usey (etroscla@xula.edu)
ACADEMY OF STUDENTS OF PHARMACY (ASP) - by dues
* Fourth Tuesday
Advisor:
Dr. Yashoda Pramar, Room 209 (yvpramar@xula.edu )
President:
Savannah Washington (swashi10@xula.edu)
STUDENT NATIONAL PHARMACEUTICAL ASSOC. (SNPhA) - by dues
* Third Tuesday
Advisor:
Dr. Cori Brock, Room 327 (cbrock@xula.edu)
President:
Tammara Taylor (tttaylor@xula.edu)
LA SOCIETY OF HEALTH SYSTEMS PHARMACISTS (LSHP) – by dues
* Third Thursday
Advisor:
Dr. Amne Borghol, Room 230 (aborghol@xula.edu)
President:
Max Hausler
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KAPPA EPSILON (KE), Alpha Nu Chapter - by pledge
* First Tuesday
Advisor:
Dr. Ann Barbre, Room 230 (arbarbre@xula.edu)
President:
Brittany Franklin (bfrank12@xula.edu)
KAPPA PSI, Delta Eta Chapter - by pledge
* First Tuesday
Advisor:
Dr. David Mihm, Room 230 (dmihm@xula.edu)
President:
Margaret Alabi (malabi@xula.edu)
PHI LAMBDA SIGMA, Alpha Delta Chapter- by selection (leadership)
* Fourth Thursday
Advisor:
Mr. Randall Schexnayder, Room 110 (rschexna@xula.edu)
President:
Sabrina Fenceroy (sjfencer@xula.edu)
RHO CHI, Gamma Epsilon Chapter - by selection (GPA)
* Second Thursday
Advisor:
Dr. Kristie Isaac, Room 233 (kmisaac@xula.edu)
President:
Liliana Cosenza (lcosenza@xula.edu)
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CHECKLIST FOR FIRST YEAR
PROFESSIONAL STUDENTS
- Register with the Louisiana Board of Pharmacy. You may also want to register
with your home state Board of Pharmacy as well.
- Please provide documentation of the following items to the Professional
Experience Program (PEP) Office prior to the start of the Fall Semester
of the First Professional Year:
1. Hepatitis B Series (complete series of 3 immunizations required)
2. Tetanus Diphtheria (Td) within the last 10 years
3. Varicella (2 immunizations or Titer)
4. Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR)
5. Tuberculin Skin Test (proof due annually)
6. Physical Exam (proof due annually)
7. Copy of Health Insurance Card
8. CPR Training Certification
9. Background Check (myvci.com/Xavier)
- Submit work permit(s) to each pharmacy in which
experience is being gained (Louisiana).
- Review four (4) year study plan with advisor; verify electives and
pre-pharmacy credits.
- Supply Student Affairs and the Registrar’s Office with current local
information (update as needed in BANNER WEB).
- Provide the Student Affairs Office with a current head and
shoulder photograph for your folder if missing.
- Obtain a copy of the "Academic and Ethical Policies" handbook from
the Student Affairs Office.
- Join the professional organization(s) of your choice!
(See preceding pages).
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REQUEST FOR ENTERING A CLOSED COURSE
Please see Dr. Kishore, Room 425E for request to enter the following courses if closed:
P-1
Pharmacy Calculations
Pharmacy Biochemistry
Pharmaceutics I
Human Anatomy and Physiology: Lecture and Labs
Biostatistics
P-2
Medicinal Chemistry I
Pharmaceutics II
Pharmacology I
Pathophysiology
Electives
Introduction to Environmental Toxicology
Clinical Toxicology
Please see Dr. Fulton, Room 121C for request to enter the following courses if closed:
P-1
Introduction to Pharmacy
Pharmacy Skills Lab I
P-2
Disease State Management
P-3
Pharmacy Management
Behavioral Pharmacy/Communications
Electives
Drug Induced Diseases
Disease State Management
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COLLEGE OF PHARMACY SCHOLARSHIPS
Scholarship opportunities are made available at the Annual College of Pharmacy (COP)
Honors and Awards Ceremony in May of each year. These scholarships are based upon
company criteria, the students’ leadership abilities and the students’ contributions to various
activities within the COP Student Organizations. Financial need is also taken into
consideration. Scholarships sponsored during the academic year 2008-2009 included the
following:
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Several pharmacy companies; various company services, based on
leadership skills, and academic achievement:
Walgreen Company Scholarship
Henry Cade Memorial Scholarship Award
Rite-Aid Corporation Scholarship
Albertson’s Pharmacy Scholarship Award
CVS Scholarships
Donzell Floyd Scholarship
Warren Welters Scholarship
Dr. Marcellus Grace Scholarship
Dr. Hazel M. Merritt Memorial Scholarship
Merck Scholarship
Kroger Scholarship
K-Mart Scholarship
MACDS Scholarship
General Peay Scholarship
Faculty & Staff Recognition Award
Alma B. Richards Endowed Scholarship
Yvonne Allen Endowed Scholarship
Dr. Monica Smith Barquet Memorial Endowed Scholarship
James Holt, Jr. Memorial Scholarship
The Castellon Endowed Scholarship
Academic Achievement Scholarship Award
The Jamison’s Pharmacy Endowed Scholarship
TITLE III SCHOLARSHIPS:
Selection based upon financial need, academic achievement and professional interests.
Fall 2008 Semester
Students who wish to be considered for an annual scholarship through Honors &
Awards should complete a biographical data form. The form may be obtained in the
Office of Student Affairs, Room 110.
2009 Fall Semester
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2009 Fall Semester
August 18, 2009
New Faculty Orientation
August 19, 2009
Faculty Institute
August 20-21, 2009
Registration
August 24, 2009
Classes Begin
August 26, 2009
Last Day to Add or Change a course or section
September 7, 2009
Labor Day Holiday
September 13, 2009
Mass of the Holy Spirit (12:30p.m.)
October 2, 2009
Last Day to Remove an “I”
October 6, 2009
Founder’s Day
October 12-13, 2009
Fall Break
October 20, 2009
Mid-Semester Evaluations Due
October 30, 2009
Last Day to Drop a course
November 2-6, 2009
Early Registration for Spring Semester
November 7, 2009
Senior Comprehensive Examinations
November 13, 2009
Last Day to withdraw from the University
November 25-27, 2009
Thanksgiving Holiday
December 4, 2009
Last Class Day
December 5, 2009
Quiet Day
December 7-11, 2009
Final Exams
December 15, 2009
Final Grades Due (Noon)
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Spring 2010 Semester
January 6, 2010
Faculty Institute
January 7- 8, 2010
Registration
January 11, 2010
Classes Begin
January 13, 2010
Last Day to Add or Change a course or section
January 18, 2010
Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday
February 15-16, 2010
Mardi Gras Holiday
February 19, 2010
Last Day to Remove an “I”
March 2, 2010
Mid-Semester Evaluations Due
March 6, 2010
Senior Comprehensive Examinations
March 19, 2010
Last Day to Drop a course
March 29-April 2, 2010 Easter Holidays
April 12-16, 2010
Early Registration for Fall Semester
April 16, 2010
Last Day to Withdraw from the University
April 27 2010
Last Class Day
April 28, 2010
Quiet Day
April 28, 2010
Sr. Grades Due (Noon)
April 29-May 4, 2010
Final Exams
May 6, 2010
Final Grades Due (Noon)
May 7, 2010
Baccalaureate
May 8, 2010
Commencement
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