Engaging faculty advisors to promote students' personal and professional development
Minakshi Lahiri1, Richard Lucarotti2, Justine S Gortney2
1Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy, Rutgers University, Piscataway, NJ 08854, United States.
Currents in Pharmacy Teaching & Learning
|September 15, 2021
Summary
A new faculty advising program enhanced pharmacy student development and faculty engagement. This initiative improved student support and faculty understanding of curricula and career paths, benefiting both groups.
Area of Science:
- Pharmacy Education
- Academic Advising
- Professional Development
Background:
- Pharmacy curricula increasingly emphasize personal and professional development.
- Institutions must adapt resources to meet evolving educational standards.
- Standardized advising is crucial for pharmacy student growth.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and implement a consistent, standardized faculty advising process for pharmacy students.
- To involve both clinical and non-clinical faculty in student mentoring and assessment.
- To promote holistic development of pharmacy students.
Main Methods:
- Established a longitudinal faculty advising program.
- Incorporated student self-assessment and reflection.
- Utilized faculty-based objective assessment of student progress.
Main Results:
- Students reported feeling more supported by faculty advisors.
- Faculty members felt more engaged with the curriculum and student career trajectories.
- The program fostered a stronger connection between faculty and students.
Conclusions:
- A structured faculty advising program significantly benefits pharmacy students' personal and professional development.
- Such programs enhance faculty engagement and understanding of student pathways.
- This model supports both student success and faculty development in pharmacy education.
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