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AACP Special Taskforce White Paper on Diversifying Our Investment in Human Capital.
Carla White1, Jeannine M Conway2, Paula K Davis3
1Eshelman School of Pharmacy, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education
|December 5, 2017
Summary
The American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) Taskforce focused on diversifying human capital. It developed key diversity and representation statements adopted by the AACP, offering recommendations for academic pharmacy.
Area of Science:
- Pharmacy Education
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Human Capital Management
Background:
- The American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) established a Special Taskforce on Diversifying our Investment in Human Capital.
- The taskforce operated for a two-year term (2015-2017) to address complex issues in academic pharmacy.
- This initiative aimed to enhance diversity within the pharmacy profession's academic sector.
Purpose of the Study:
- To serve as a white paper for academic pharmacy regarding the diversification of human capital.
- To develop and recommend actionable strategies for increasing diversity and inclusion.
- To provide guidance for the AACP and the broader academic pharmacy community.
Main Methods:
- Formation of a Special Taskforce by the AACP.
- Development of a representation statement.
- Creation of a diversity statement for the Association.
Main Results:
- A representation statement was developed and adopted by the AACP House of Delegates in 2016.
- A diversity statement was developed and adopted by the AACP Board of Directors in 2017.
- The white paper includes recommendations for AACP and academic pharmacy.
Conclusions:
- The Taskforce successfully established foundational diversity and representation statements for the AACP.
- The white paper provides a roadmap for future diversity initiatives in academic pharmacy.
- Continued investment in human capital is crucial for advancing diversity within the profession.
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