Pharmacy Student Development Opportunities

Ben and Maytee Fisch College of Pharmacy

Class Officers - Fisch College of Pharmacy

Class officers are elected annually:

• President:
  • The President is responsible for the oversight of the planning and deployment of class events such as volunteer activities, social events, and class-specific alumni events. The president also serves as the liaison between the class members and the student council and when needed to the college administration, faculty, and instructors. The President also serves on the College of Pharmacy Student Council.
• Vice-President:
  • The Vice-President assists the president and in their absence serves as the person responsible for the oversight of the planning and deployment of class events. The Vice-President also serves on the College of Pharmacy Student Council.
• Treasurer:
  • The treasurer is responsible for collecting and tracking any funds received and expended. 
• Secretary:
  • The secretary is responsible for meeting minutes and communicating meetings/events to class members.

Class elections are held in the late spring of each year and are coordinated by the Office of Student Affairs, except:

• Class officer elections are held in the fall semester for incoming P1 classes, and are coordinated by the Office of Student Affairs..
• Students must be in good academic standing to be eligible for class officer positions.

 

Student Council - Fisch College of Pharmacy

Student council membership:

• President:  P3 student who has served as President-elect during P2 year
• President-elect:  P2 student elected by P1 and P2 student body of Fisch College of Pharmacy
• Class presidents
• Student organization presidents
• Student representatives on college committees

The student council is responsible for communicating global student concerns to the administration and faculty of the College.

• Serves as a communication hub between students, college administration and faculty, and college committees
• Mentors newer class officers and student organization leaders
• Coordinates college-level student activities and fundraisers
• Coordinates student leadership development opportunities with the Office of Student Affairs

 

Student Government Association (SGA) at UT Tyler

The Student Government Association (SGA) serves as a recognized forum for student opinion at The University of Texas at Tyler. 

• The Fisch College of Pharmacy has 3 Senators.
• Students are eligible to run for student body at large and residential life positions.
• Senators are expected to follow all the rules and regulations of the SGA.

Pharmacy and Pharmacy Student Organizations

Pharmacy organizations are a great way for pharmacists and pharmacy students to explore and network with other professionals with common interests. Pharmacy organizations may be based on a common interest in a practice setting (e.g. Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy), a health condition (e.g. College of Psychiatric and Neurologic Pharmacists), fostering or recognizing an important attribute (e.g. Phi Lambda Sigma Leadership Society).

Active student organization chapters at Fisch College of Pharmacy include:

• APhA-ASP -- American Pharmacists Association (Student Organization = APhA-ASP)
• SNPhA -- Student National Pharmaceutical Association
• ASHP -- American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (Student Organization = SSHP)
• TPA -- Texas Pharmacy Association (Information on Student Membership)
• CPFI -- Christian Pharmacist Fellowship International (information for students)
• PDX -- Phi Delta Chi Pharmacy Fraternity
• Rho Chi -- Rho Chi Academic Honor Society

As the pharmacy student population continues to grow, additional organizations will be added based on student interest and organizations that contribute to achievement of the college's goals/mission statements. College of Pharmacy Students may also be eligible to participate in UT Tyler Student Organizations. All UT Tyler recognized student organizations, including those based out of the College of Pharmacy, must adhere to the UT Tyler Student Organization Guidelines.

Regional Pharmacy Associations

• CETPA -- Central East Texas Pharmacy Association
• ETSHP -- East Texas Society of Health-System Pharmacists

State Pharmacy Associations

• AIP of Texas -- Alliance of Independent Pharmacists of Texas
• TPA -- Texas Pharmacy Association (Information on Student Membership)
• TPC -- Texas Pharmacy Congress
• TSHP -- Texas Society of Health-System Pharmacists

National Pharmacy Organizations

• AMCP -- Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy
• AAPS -- American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists
• AACP -- American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy
• ACCP -- American College of Clinical Pharmacy
• ACPE -- Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education
• APhA -- American Pharmacists Association (Student Organization = APhA-ASP)
• ASCP -- American Society of Consultant Pharmacists
• ASHP -- American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (Student Organization = SSHP)
• BPS -- Board of Pharmacy Specialties (board certification in pharmacy specialties)
• CPNP -- College of Psychiatric and Neurologic Pharmacists
• HOPA -- Hematology/Oncology Pharmacy Association
• NABP -- National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (association of state licensing boards)
• NACDS -- National Association of Chain Drug Stores
• NCPA -- National Community Pharmacists Association
• PPAG -- Pediatric Pharmacy Advocacy Group
• SIDP -- Society of Infectious Diseases Pharmacists
• SNPhA -- Student National Pharmaceutical Association

National Leadership, Academic Honor Societies, and Professional Pharmacy Fraternities

• KE -- Kappa Epsilon Professional Pharmacy Fraternity
• KY -- Kappa Psi Pharmaceutical Fraternity
• PDX -- Phi Delta Chi Pharmacy Fraternity
• PLS -- Phi Lambda Sigma Leadership Society
• Rho Chi -- Rho Chi Academic Honor Society

Student Organizations at UT Tyler

The University of Texas at Tyler is home to more than 80 student organizations, representing the diverse interests of students across campus. In addition to the pharmacy student organizations, College of Pharmacy students may also be eligible to participate in these UT Tyler student organizations.