School Strategies - School of Pharmacy   - The University of Jordan

School's Strategy

School's Strategy

Our Vision

 A leading pharmacy school in scientific and technological transformation, distinguished in performing its role in the development and modernization of the Jordanian state, and a pioneer in serving the local and international community

Our Mission

Creating a distinguished teaching, learning and research environment that stimulates creativity, entrepreneurship and innovation to prepare competent graduates capable of contributing to sustainable development locally and globally.

Strategic Objectives

First Strategic Goal: Good governance and modern management.

Objectives

1.1 Enhancing good governance practices that include transparency, justice, accountability, and effectiveness.

1.2 Developing institutional performance to keep up with global best practices.

1.3 Enhancing digital transformation and automation of processes and procedures.

Second Strategic Goal: Purposeful and motivating teaching and learning for students in a supportive environment.

Objectives

2.1 Developing academic and professional programs to keep up with the requirements of the job market and contemporary challenges.

2.2 Adopting learning and teaching strategies that keep pace with modern developments.

2.3 Developing students' creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurship skills.

2.4 Continuous preparation and motivation of students for purposeful learning, critical thinking, and self-development.

2.5 Adopting modern technologies and digital transformation to enhance learning and teaching processes.

Third Strategic Goal: Productive scientific research for knowledge and development impact

Objectives

3.1 Establishing a stimulating, developed, and sustainable research environment.

3.2 Rooting the culture of research tracks and teams inside and outside the university.

3.3 Engaging in joint research projects at the local and international levels.

3.4 Directing support towards research projects that address contemporary problems, issues, and challenges within national priorities and sustainable development.

3.5 Increasing external support for research projects.

Fourth Strategic Goal: An effective community role.

Objectives

4.1 Promoting community development services with added value.

4.2 Enhancing the role of the School in raising awareness, education, national and religious issues.

Fifth Strategic Goal: Distinguished academics and researchers.

Objectives

5.1 Enriching the School with Distinguished academics and Researchers.

5.2 Continuous development of the capabilities and skills of academics and researchers.

5.3 Investing in the creative and innovative capabilities of academics and researchers and translating them into entrepreneurial projects.

Sixth Strategic Goal: Competent and distinguished administrative staff.

Objectives

6.1 Empowering and involving administrative staff in decision-making.

Seventh Strategic Goal: A safe and stimulating school environment.

Objectives

7.1 Providing a safe, healthy and sustainable school environment.

7.2 Providing excellent guidance and counseling services for students in educational, psychological, and vocational fields.

Eighth Strategic Goal: Sustainable and impactful partnerships.

Objectives

8.1 Building active local, Arab and global strategic partnerships.

8.2 Building partnerships that achieve the goals of sustainable development.

Educational Outcomes for BSc Program

1.1. Develop, integrate, and apply knowledge from the foundational sciences (i.e., pharmaceutical, social/behavioral/administrative, and clinical sciences) to evaluate the scientific literature, explain drug action, solve therapeutic problems, and advance population health and patient centered care. 2.1. Patient-centered care - Provide patient-centered care as the medication expert (collect and interpret evidence, prioritize, formulate assessments and recommendations, implement, monitor and adjust plans, and document activities). 2.2. Medication use systems management- Manage patient healthcare needs using human, financial, technological, and physical resources to optimize the safety and efficacy of medication use systems. 2.3. Health and wellness - Design prevention, intervention, and educational strategies for individuals and communities to manage chronic disease and improve health and wellness. 2.4. Population-based care (Provider) - Describe how population-based care influences patient centered care and influences the development of practice guidelines and evidence-based best practices. 3.1. Problem Solving– Identify problems; explore and prioritize potential strategies; and design, implement, and evaluate a viable solution. 3.2. Educator– Educate all audiences by determining the most effective and enduring ways to impart information and assess understanding. 3.3. Patient Advocacy - Assure that patients' best interests are represented. 3.4. Interprofessional collaboration – Actively participate and engage as a healthcare team member by demonstrating mutual respect, understanding, and values to meet patient care needs. 3.5. Cultural sensitivity - Recognize social determinants of health to diminish disparities and inequities in access to quality care. 3.6. Communication – Effectively communicate verbally and nonverbally when interacting with an individual, group, or organization. 4.1. Self-awareness– Examine and reflect on personal knowledge, skills, abilities, beliefs, biases, motivation, and emotions that could enhance or limit personal and professional growth. 4.2. Leadership- Demonstrate responsibility for creating and achieving shared goals, regardless of position. 4.3. Innovation and Entrepreneurship- Engage in innovative activities by using creative thinking to envision better ways of accomplishing professional goals. 4.4. Professionalism - Exhibit behaviors and values that are consistent with the trust given to the profession by patients, other healthcare providers, and society. 5.1. Carries out compounding procedures to produce an effective and safe medicine (Compounder) and implements quality control measures and tests (Quality Manager).

Educational Outcomes for PharmD Program

1.1. Develop, integrate, and apply knowledge from the foundational sciences (i.e., pharmaceutical, social/behavioral/administrative, and clinical sciences) to evaluate the scientific literature, explain drug action, solve therapeutic problems, and advance population health and patient centered care. 2.1. Patient-centered care - Provide patient-centered care as the medication expert (collect and interpret evidence, prioritize, formulate assessments and recommendations, implement, monitor and adjust plans, and document activities). 2.2. Medication use systems management- Manage patient healthcare needs using human, financial, technological, and physical resources to optimize the safety and efficacy of medication use systems. 2.3. Health and wellness - Design prevention, intervention, and educational strategies for individuals and communities to manage chronic disease and improve health and wellness. 2.4. Population-based care (Provider) - Describe how population-based care influences patient centered care and influences the development of practice guidelines and evidence-based best practices. 3.1. Problem Solving– Identify problems; explore and prioritize potential strategies; and design, implement, and evaluate a viable solution. 3.2. Educator– Educate all audiences by determining the most effective and enduring ways to impart information and assess understanding. 3.3. Patient Advocacy - Assure that patients' best interests are represented. 3.4. Interprofessional collaboration – Actively participate and engage as a healthcare team member by demonstrating mutual respect, understanding, and values to meet patient care needs. 3.5. Cultural sensitivity - Recognize social determinants of health to diminish disparities and inequities in access to quality care. 3.6. Communication – Effectively communicate verbally and nonverbally when interacting with an individual, group, or organization. 4.1. Self-awareness– Examine and reflect on personal knowledge, skills, abilities, beliefs, biases, motivation, and emotions that could enhance or limit personal and professional growth. 4.2. Leadership- Demonstrate responsibility for creating and achieving shared goals, regardless of position. 4.3. Innovation and Entrepreneurship- Engage in innovative activities by using creative thinking to envision better ways of accomplishing professional goals. 4.4. Professionalism - Exhibit behaviors and values that are consistent with the trust given to the profession by patients, other healthcare providers, and society. 5.1. Carries out compounding procedures to produce an effective and safe medicine (Compounder) and implements quality control measures and tests (Quality Manager).

Core values

  1. Excellence
  2. Creativity, Entrepreneurship, and Innovation
  3. Diversity
  4. Civic Engagement and Social Responsibility
  5. Good Governance

School of Pharmacy Bylaws

Preamble*
The purpose of these bylaws is to assist in the orderly conduct and governance of the professional and graduate affairs of the School of Pharmacy - The University of Jordan (UoJ); to facilitate the performance of School duties and obligations; and to protect the rights and privileges of the School in accordance with the policies, rules, and regulations of the University of Jordan. The intent of these bylaws is to assure close and harmonious collegial relationships among the School, student body, appointed staff, and the administration of the School toward the accomplishment of common goals and objectives.