Co-Curricular Experiences

Co-Curricular Mission & Vision

Consistent with the mission and vision of the College of Pharmacy and Long Island University, the vision of the co-curricular approach is for pharmacy students to serve the greater community by utilizing our academic disciplines as avenues for dialogue and creation with the world outside. This vision is advanced as students engage in activities outside the classroom that complement and augment material learned in the didactic and experiential curriculum. Through these activities, students participate in public service in order to improve access to health services, health information and healthcare for a broad array of the culturally diverse population in the New York metropolitan area in a culturally sensitive and competent manner. Students also track their own personal and professional development under the guidance of an on-campus mentor and preceptors at off-campus events. By fostering the students’ personal and professional development, the college guides our students to become leading advocates, navigators, and providers for the general public. The co-curricular program enables our students to effectively collaborate with other health professionals and members of the community, to facilitate improved access to healthcare, and address important health issues in the community


The Co-Curricular (CoC) program has been established to meet the following learning outcomes:

3.2  Educator (Educator) - Educate all audiences by determining the most effective and enduring ways to impart information and assess understanding.
3.5  Cultural Sensitivity (Includer) - Recognize social determinants of health to diminish disparities and inequities in access to quality care.
4.1.  Self-awareness (Self-aware) – 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 (Leader) - Demonstrate responsibility for creating and achieving shared goals, regardless of position.
4.3.  Innovation and Entrepreneurship (Innovator) - Engage in innovative activities by using creative thinking to envision better ways of accomplishing professional goals.
4.4.  Professionalism (Professional) - Exhibit behaviors and values that are consistent with the trust given to the profession by patients, other healthcare providers, and society.


Procedures The Personal and Professional Development Committee (PPDC) is responsible for reviewing the requirements for the co-curriculum for that academic year occurring generally between September 1st and May 1st. Co-curricular requirements will be a combination of required activities and elective activities. Elective activities provide the student with the ability to select activities and events that are aligned with their interests. All activities will be linked to established curricular outcomes. Elective activities planned for the semester are listed on the Google Activities Calendar.


Link to Google Calendar: https://goo.gl/R9a5yk

Table 1: CoC Requirements by Year

Co-Curricular Requirements

Year

Requirements

 

P3

(1) Active participation in at least one professional organization (Membership & at least 50% meeting attendance)

(1) Elective Activity

(1) PDP

(1) Student Portfolio

P4

(1) Educational Outreach / Direct Patient Care Outreach / Legislative Advocacy

(1) Elective Activity

(1) PDP

(1) Student Portfolio

 

P5

(1) Educational Outreach / Direct Patient Care Outreach / Legislative Advocacy

(1) Elective Activity

(1) PDP

 

P6

 (2) ACPE Accredited Live Continuing Education (0.2CEU)

 (1) Student Portfolio


Expectation

Students will utilize Presence to complete evaluation forms for all CoC activities and portfolio assignments will be completed in CompMS.
Link to Presence https://liu-bk.presence.io/ and CompMS https://www.corehighered.com


Deadlines

All CoC activities must be completed and documented in the CoC platform (Presence) by May 1st for P3, P4, P5 and April 1st for P6. Specific deadlines for portfolio will be posted on CompMS.


Progression

Cases of failure to adequately complete the co-curricular requirements during a given academic year will be reviewed by the Director of Co-Curricular Affairs and PPDC and referred to the Office for Student and Academic Affairs for appropriate action.

 


Co-curricular Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How do I know which professional organization to join?

The LIU Pharmacy Organization & Club Fair is a good way to explore available professional organizations.  The Fair is held every September of the new academic year. List of Professional Organizations


How many CoC activities am I required to complete as a P3?

Four activities: 1. Join a professional organization and attend at least half of the professional organizations meetings, 2. Attend a Professional Development Program (PDP), 3. Participate in an elective activity, 4. Portfolio.

 

How many CoC activities do I have to complete as a P4?

Four activities: 1. Participate in an outreach event (Educational, Direct Patient Care or Legislative Advocacy) 2. Attend a Professional Development Program (PDP), 3. Participate in an elective activity, 4. Portfolio.

 

How many CoC activities do I have to complete as a P5?

Four activities: 1. Participate in an outreach event (Educational, Direct Patient Care or Legislative Advocacy) 2. Attend a Professional Development Program (PDP), 3. Participate in an elective activity, 4. Portfolio.

 

How many CoC activities do I have to complete as a P6?

Two activities: 1. Two (2) Credits of Live Continuing Education, 2. Portfolio.

 

What is a PDP?

A PDP is a Professional Development Program. Student organizations invite guests to speak about different areas of pharmacy practice. Speakers may highlight professional skills and provide career path guidance and information. PDPs may take place during common hours (in-person or remote) as well as after school hours.

 

What is an Elective Activity?

AAn elective activity is an activity that contributes to your professional growth and development. Examples are Political Advocacy, Educational Outreach, Direct Patient Care Outreach, Fundraiser, Research, Leadership, Professional Training, Career Preparation, Other. If you are requesting CoC credit for a planned elective activity please fill out the Registration Event Form in Presence.


What is a Live CE?

A live CE could be an online webinar or a live CE presentation.


What do I need to do at the completion of an event?

Make sure your attendance is documented and you have filled out the elective activity evaluation form in Presence.


How does my organization obtain approval if we have an idea for a PDP or an outreach event?

Fill out the Event Registration Form, which can be found in Presence at least 3 weeks prior to your event.


What are the portfolio requirements?

Each professional year will have specific assignments to complete within their portfolio. Those assignments will be listed in CompMS.



CO-CURRICULUM CONTACT

For additional information or questions, please contact Dr. Brooke Fidler, PharmD, Director of Co-Curricular Affairs and Patient Simulation at Brooke.Fidler@liu.edu
or Patrick Campbell, Co-Chair, Co-Curricular Committee & Director of Student & Professional Activities at Patrick.Campbell@liu.edu


CONTACT

LIU Pharmacy
Arash T. Dabestani
PharmD, MHA, FASHP, FABC
Dean

718-488-1004