Strategic Plan

Shaping Our Future

Over the past two years, the College has embarked on an extensive strategic planning journey to chart a bold and innovative course for the future. In 2023, our comprehensive plan was formalized, and we are now in the implementation phase. Designed to be flexible and responsive, our adaptive approach allows us to monitor, evaluate, and adjust our goals to address emerging challenges and seize opportunities in real time.

Our efforts focus on 12 key areas that reflect the College’s mission, vision, and values. Each priority area is guided by actionable objectives and a clear timeline, with the plan set for completion by 2028.

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Mission

Our mission is to advance health through innovative research, community engagement, and education of future pharmacists and scientists from diverse backgrounds.

Vision

  • We will be the program of choice for all Oregonians interested in pharmacy or pharmaceutical
    sciences.
  • Our graduates will successfully gain employment and advance confidently in their careers.
  • We will be highly attractive to students, trainees and prospective employees regionally and
    nationally due to the excellence of our educational programs, affordability, support and caring
    for our students, and celebration of diversity.
  • Our research programs will be known nationally and internationally for addressing critical
    health problems and elucidating innovative and effective solutions.
  • Our faculty and staff will feel valued and appreciated for their efforts in supporting our mis-
    sion.
  • We will be recognized as a source of continuing knowledge and support for alumni and
    pharmacy professionals and scientists.

12 Focus Areas

1. Budget
Ensuring financial sustainability and transparency.		2. Educational Programs
Enhancing curriculum excellence and student outcomes.		3. Extended Education
Expanding professional development and continuing education.
4. External Stakeholder Engagement
Strengthening partnerships with alumni, industry, and community leaders.		5. Graduate Studies Programs
Advancing recruitment, retention, and program innovation.		6. Infrastructure
Investing in state-of-the-art facilities and technology.
7. Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
Integrating JEDI principles across all initiatives.		8. Personnel Success & Wellbeing
Fostering a culture of support and professional growth.		9. Practice Advancement
Leading innovation in pharmacy practice.
10. Recruitment – Pharm.D.
Attracting a diverse and talented student body.		11. Retention – Pharm.D.
Ensuring students thrive throughout their journey.		12. Research
Driving discovery and impact through collaborative research.