Strength, breadth and diversity of faculty along with resources of UH, the TMC and
Houston allows us to capitalize on opportunities for expansion into evolving areas
of pharmacy practice, education and research
Creation and expansion of certificate, graduate and dual-degree programs in key areas
for current students and/or continuing education for professionals
Increase national recognition by promoting the value and visibility of UHCOP postgraduate
opportunities such as The Houston Program, infectious disease fellowship, and academic
fellows programs
Existing and new faculty hires with significant funding along with research synergies
positions us to dramatically increase our research expenditures and ranking
Continue promoting the value and visibility of UHCOP cutting-edge research and scholarship
to increase national recognition and rankings
UH College of Medicine and clinical research space in Health 2 could enable new avenues
for COP clinical research including health disparities
Faculty of the National Academy of Inventors provide expertise that advances intellectual
property opportunities for all faculty
Synergistic interests between faculty from diverse research disciplines can translate
into new discoveries and increased extramural funding
Capitalize on assessment data, curriculum and factory expertise to expand Scholarship
of Teaching and Learning
Cultivate and showcase the college-level research centers/institutes to the highest
potential
Utilization of expanded resources to improve faculty, staff, and student well-being
National and local priorities as well as access to specialized personnel allows for
increased focus on faculty, staff and student well-being
Create a targeted and innovative plan for an increased applicant pool of highly qualified
Pharm.D. and graduate students
Stature of the college and faculty allows for increased focus of diverse recruitment
of graduate students
University and college resources for post-doctoral fellows facilitates job-ready development
opportunities
Established research areas allow for synergies of established faculty and attracting
faculty with substantial and sustainable research programs
Increasing the number of endowed chairs and professorships will assist in fulfilling
college strategic imperatives
Developing advocates within the offices of state government on behalf of the college,
university, and profession
Promote college activities and contributions to the community to improve alumni engagement
and philanthropy
Promote graduate student engagement in student organizations, department, college,
and professional societies
Expand engagement of faculty, alumni and students leading innovative ways to provide
care to all patient populations, especially the underserved
Expand innovative preceptor training and education to enhance and expand learning
and experiential opportunities with institutions and community partners
Highlight the critical role of the pharmacist and health researchers in responding
to the emerging public health needs of the community in Texas
Strategically leverage the city of Houston's diverse population, economy, world's
largest medical center (TMC), and other industries to support the college's mission
Achieve stakeholder status in TMC-3, a translational research campus, and accelerate
interdisciplinary innovation in Houston
Expand tech transfer and entrepreneurial opportunities within the 91ÁÔÆæ
Enhance the collaborative potential with university and community partners to provide
opportunities for research, interprofessional education and outreach to underserved
patient populations across Texas
Continue to maximize the utilization of advancements in technology to improve teaching,
research, service, and faculty, staff and student engagement
Increase UHCOP visibility on a national level by showcasing full range of accolades
and accomplishments through multimedia and in-person presence
Build on current research infrastructure to establish program/center and training
grants
Continue to expand and develop programs that promote diversity, equity and inclusivity
within the college
Increasing recognition of pharmacists as a medical provider
Immersion in communities, diversity, growing cultural awareness and competency positions
UHCOP to prepare pharmacists to address health disparities
