AACP GRADUATING PHARMACY STUDENT SURVEY - Class of 2008 SUMMARY REPORT FOR XAVIER UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA

AACP GRADUATING PHARMACY STUDENT SURVEY - Class of 2008 SUMMARY REPORT FOR XAVIER UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA

Xavier University of Louisiana College of Pharmacy AACP-ACPE Graduating Student Survey Goal(s): The goal of this assessment is to examine student perceptions in the following areas of the program: A. Professional Competencies/Outcomes B. Curriculum C. Pharmacy Practice Experiences D. Student Services E. Student Experience F. Facilities, Experiential Sites, and Educational Resources G. Overall Impressions The results obtained from this assessment will be used to identify programmatic strengths and areas for improvement. Stakeholders: Administrators, Faculty, Staff, and Students Assessment Procedures: Instrument: AACP-ACPE P Graduating Student Survey Source: All students who graduated in May 2008. Sampling strategy: The survey was sent via e-mail to all of the graduating students on two occasions. Analysis: A 5-point Likert scale (strongly agree - strongly disagree) was used to report the responses. All responses will be expressed as percentages and actual number of respondents. Any statement in which the sum total of the Disagree and Strongly Disagree responses are > 30% will be identified as an area for improvement. These statements will appear in bold. COP Program/Courses Potentially Affected: Entire program Assessment Results: Response Rate: 100% - the survey was sent to 165 students and all of the students completed the survey.

Section I: Professional Competencies/Outcomes Indicate the degree to which you agree or disagree with these statements. Strongly Agree The PharmD Program prepared me to... 9. gather and use specific information (e.g., patient histories, medical records) to identify patient medication-related problems. 10. develop a patient care plan to manage each medication-related problem. 11. work with the health care team to implement the patient care plan. 12. document pharmaceutical care activities. 13. interpret epidemiologic data relevant to specific diseases and their management. 14. interpret economic data relevant to drug management and specific diseases. 15. manage the system of medication use to affect patients. 16. identify and use risk reduction strategies to minimize medication errors. 17. communicate with patients, patients' agents, and health care providers. 18. provide patient care in accordance with legal, ethical, social, economic, and professional guidelines. 19. work with other stakeholders (e.g., patients and other health professionals) to engender a team approach to assure appropriate use of health care resources in providing patient care. 20. assure that medication use systems minimize medication 37.6% (62) 30.3% (50) 32.1% (53) 32.7% (54) 29.1% (48) 23.0% (38) 35.8% (59) 35.8% (59) 43.0% (71) 41.8% (69) 30.3% (50) 32.7% (54) Agree 60.0% (99) 66.1% (109) 62.4% (103) 61.8% (102) 63.0% (104) 54.5% (90) 55.8% (92) 57.6% (95) 52.1% (86) 54.5% (90) 61.2% (101) 63.0% (104) Disagree Strongly Disagree Unable to Comment 1.8% (3) 0.0% (0) 0.6% (1) 2.4% (4) 0.0% (0) 1.2% (2) 3.6% (6) 0.6% (1) 1.2% (2) 4.2% (7) 0.6% (1) 0.6% (1) 5.5% (9) 1.2% (2) 1.2% (2) 18.2% (30) 3.0% (5) 1.2% (2) 4.8% (8) 1.2% (2) 2.4% (4) 3.6% (6) 1.2% (2) 1.8% (3) 4.2% (7) 0.0% (0) 0.6% (1) 3.0% (5) 0.0% (0) 0.6% (1) 6.7% (11) 0.6% (1) 1.2% (2) 2.4% (4) 0.6% (1) 1.2% (2)

errors. 21. interpret and apply drug use policy and health policy. 22. work with other stakeholders (e.g., patients and other health professionals) to identify and resolve problems related to medication use. 23. promote wellness and disease prevention services. 24. practice pharmacy in interprofessional and collaborative practice settings. 25. retrieve and evaluate the health sciences literature. 26. reflect critically on personal skills and actions and make plans to improve when necessary. 27. accept and respond to constructive feedback. 30.3% (50) 29.7% (49) 40.0% (66) 35.8% (59) 30.9% (51) 33.9% (56) 40.0% (66) 56.4% (93) 62.4% (103) 55.8% (92) 60.6% (100) 58.8% (97) 60.6% (100) 53.9% (89) 9.1% (15) 0.6% (1) 3.6% (6) 6.1% (10) 0.6% (1) 1.2% (2) 3.6% (6) 0.0% (0) 0.6% (1) 1.8% (3) 0.6% (1) 1.2% (2) 7.9% (13) 1.2% (2) 1.2% (2) 3.6% (6) 0.0% (0) 1.8% (3) 4.2% (7) 0.6% (1) 1.2% (2)

SECTION II: Doctor of Pharmacy Curriculum Indicate the degree to which you agree or disagree with these statements. Strongly Agree Agree 28. The curriculum followed a logical progression (i.e. courses were properly sequenced and integrated). 29. I developed the skills needed to prepare me for continued learning after graduation. 24.8% (41) 28.5% (47) 30. I was provided opportunities to engage in active learning (e.g., 29.7% laboratories, recitations, student (49) portfolios, problem-based learning, in-class activities). 31. I was encouraged to ask 24.8% questions in class. (41) 32. Pharmacy-related elective courses met my needs as a Pharm.D. student. 33. Course loads were reasonable. 34. The program included opportunities to develop professional attitudes, ethics and behaviors. 20.0% (33) 17.6% (29) 34.5% (57) 52.1% (86) 57.0% (94) 59.4% (98) 58.2% (96) 50.9% (84) 69.7% (115) 58.8% (97) Disagree Strongly Disagree 19.4% (32) Unable to Comment 3.6% (6) 0.0% (0) 9.1% (15) 3.0% (5) 2.4% (4) 9.7% (16) 1.2% (2) 0.0% (0) 13.9% (23) 21.2% (35) 10.3% (17) 2.4% (4) 0.6% (1) 5.5% (9) 2.4% (4) 1.2% (2) 1.2% (2) 5.5% (9) 1.2% (2) 0.0% (0)

SECTION III: Pharmacy Practice Experiences Indicate the degree to which you agree or disagree with these statements. Strongly Agree Agree 35. My introductory pharmacy practice experiences were valuable in helping me to prepare for my advanced pharmacy practice experiences. 36. My introductory pharmacy practice experiences permitted my involvement in direct patient care responsibilities in both community and institutional settings. 37. The sites available for introductory pharmacy practice experiences were of high quality. 38. The process by which I was assigned sites for introductory pharmacy practice experiences worked well. 39. During my advanced practice experiences in the community pharmacy setting, I was able to develop my patient care skills. 40. During my advanced practice experiences in the ambulatory care setting, I was able to develop my patient care skills. 41. During my advanced practice experiences in the hospital or health-system pharmacy setting, I was able to develop my patient care skills. 42. During my advanced practice experiences in the inpatient/acute care setting, I was able to develop my patient care skills. 43. The need for continuity of care throughout the health care system was emphasized in the advanced pharmacy practice experiences. 15.2% (25) 17.6% (29) 11.5% (19) 14.5% (24) 32.1% (53) 53.9% (89) 33.9% (56) 43.6% (72) 36.4% (60) 41.8% (69) 35.8% (59) 45.5% (75) 48.5% (80) 45.5% (75) 40.0% (66) 44.8% (74) 46.1% (76) 55.8% (92) Disagree Strongly Disagree 19.4% (32) 23.0% (38) 20.0% (33) 16.4% (27) 14.5% (24) Unable to Comment 6.1% (10) 17.6% (29) 6.7% (11) 17.0% (28) 1.2% (2) 3.0% (5) 21.8% (36) 17.6% (29) 6.1% (10) 1.8% (3) 1.8% (3) 0.0% (0) 4.2% (7) 12.7% (21) 4.2% (7) 4.2% (7) 4.2% (7) 1.2% (2) 4.8% (8) 5.5% (9) 0.0% (0) 2.4% (4)

44. The variety of the available advanced pharmacy practice experience electives met my needs as a student. 45. I was academically prepared to enter my advanced pharmacy practice experiences. 46. The sites available for advanced pharmacy practice experiences were of high quality. 47. The process by which I was assigned sites for advanced pharmacy practice experiences worked well. 48. Overall, my advanced practice experiences were valuable in helping me to achieve the professional competencies. 49. My pharmacy practice experiences allowed me to have direct interaction with diverse patient populations (e.g., age, gender, ethnic and/or cultural background, disease states, etc.). 50. My pharmacy practice experiences allowed me to collaborate with other health care professionals. 30.3% (50) 24.2% (40) 21.8% (36) 19.4% (32) 32.1% (53) 44.8% (74) 46.7% (77) 47.3% (78) 58.2% (96) 53.3% (88) 44.8% (74) 58.2% (96) 50.3% (83) 49.1% (81) 15.8% (26) 14.5% (24) 18.2% (30) 23.0% (38) 4.8% (8) 1.8% (3) 1.2% (2) 1.8% (3) 1.8% (3) 4.8% (8) 11.5% (19) 1.2% (2) 7.3% (12) 0.0% (0) 2.4% (4) 3.0% (5) 0.6% (1) 1.2% (2) 3.6% (6) 0.0% (0) 0.6% (1)

Area (s) For Improvement:

Statement #47 has been identified as an area for improvement.

SECTION IV: Student Services Indicate the degree to which you agree or disagree with these statements. Agree Disagree Did not Utilize 51. The academic advising met my 66.7% (110) needs. 14.5% (24) 18.8% (31) 52. The career planning and guidance met my needs. 44.8% (74) 18.2% (30) 37.0% (61) 53. Tutoring services met my needs. 27.9% (46) 10.9% (18) 61.2% (101) 54. The financial aid advising met my needs. 51.5% (85) 35.8% (59) 12.7% (21) 55. The student health and wellness services (e.g. immunizations, counseling services, campus pharmacy, primary care clinics, etc.) met my needs. 57.6% (95) 18.8% (31) 23.6% (39)

Area (s) For Improvement:

Statement #54 has been identified as an area for improvement.

SECTION V: The Student Experience Indicate the degree to which you agree or disagree with these statements. Agree Disagree Unable to Comment 56. The college/school of pharmacy provided timely information about news, events and 69.7% (115) 24.8% (41) 5.5% (9) important matters within the college/school of pharmacy. 57. Information was made available to me regarding postgraduate education and training 87.3% (144) 10.9% (18) 1.8% (3) opportunities (e.g., residencies, fellowships, graduate school). 58. The college/school's administration responded to problems and issues of concern to 62.4% (103) 30.3% (50) 7.3% (12) the student body. 59. I was aware of the process for raising issues with the 67.9% (112) 28.5% (47) 3.6% (6) college/school administration. 60. I was aware that student representatives served on college/school committees with 86.7% (143) 9.7% (16) 3.6% (6) responsibility for curriculum and other matters. 61. The college/school of pharmacy is welcoming to students 89.1% (147) 7.3% (12) 3.6% (6) with diverse backgrounds. 62. The admissions process of the college/school of pharmacy was 61.2% (101) 32.7% (54) 6.1% (10) well organized. 63. The college/school of pharmacy had a student government that effectively communicated student opinions 75.8% (125) 16.4% (27) 7.9% (13) and perspectives to the faculty or administration. 64. The college/school of pharmacy made use of a variety of means (e.g., course evaluations, student surveys, focus groups, meetings with administrative 75.8% (125) 18.8% (31) 5.5% (9)

leaders) to obtain student perspectives on curriculum, student services, faculty/student relationships and other aspects of the program. 65. Faculty, administrators and staff were committed to serving as 81.8% (135) 15.8% (26) 2.4% (4) positive role models for students. 66. Overall, preceptors modeled professional attributes and 89.7% (148) behaviors in the pharmacy practice 8.5% (14) 1.8% (3) experiences. 67. Overall, preceptors provided me with individualized instruction, guidance and evaluation that met 83.6% (138) 13.9% (23) 2.4% (4) my needs as a Doctor of Pharmacy student. 68. I was aware of expected behaviors with respect to professional and academic 97.0% (160) 3.0% (5) 0.0% (0) conduct. 69. The college/school of pharmacy effectively managed 70.3% (116) 18.2% (30) 11.5% (19) academic misconduct by students. 70. The college/school of pharmacy effectively managed professional misconduct by 63.6% (105) 27.3% (45) 9.1% (15) students. 71. The college/school's administration and faculty encouraged me to participate in 87.9% (145) 7.9% (13) 4.2% (7) regional, state or national pharmacy meetings 72. The college/school of pharmacy was supportive of 95.8% (158) 2.4% (4) 1.8% (3) student professional organizations. 73. I was aware of opportunities to participate in research activities with faculty. 67.9% (112) 22.4% (37) 9.7% (16)

Area (s) For Improvement:

Statement #58 has been identified as an area for improvement.

SECTION VI: Facilities, Experiential Sites and Educational Resources Indicate the degree to which you agree or disagree with these statements. 74. The campus provided a safe and comfortable environment for teaching and learning. 75. The computer and other information technology resources provided by the college/school of pharmacy and/or elsewhere on campus met my needs. 76. The laboratories and other simulated environments (e.g., model pharmacy) of the college/school of pharmacy met my needs. 77. The classrooms in the college/school of pharmacy or elsewhere on campus met my needs. 78. The study areas in the college/school of pharmacy or elsewhere on campus met my needs. 79. The common spaces such as lounges, lobbies or other areas for relaxation and socialization available in the college/school of pharmacy or elsewhere on campus met my needs. Strongly Agree 30.9% (51) 37.0% (61) 29.7% (49) 31.5% (52) 24.2% (40) 26.1% (43) 80. On-campus access to educational resources (e.g., library, 28.5% electronic data bases, drug (47) information center) met my needs. 81. During pharmacy practice experiences access to educational resources (e.g., library, electronic data bases, drug information center) met my needs. 29.7% (49) Agree 55.8% (92) 55.2% (91) 47.9% (79) 57.6% (95) 50.3% (83) 41.8% (69) 53.3% (88) 53.9% (89) Disagree Strongly Disagree 10.9% (18) Unable to Comment 1.8% (3) 0.6% (1) 4.2% (7) 2.4% (4) 1.2% (2) 15.8% (26) 4.2% (7) 2.4% (4) 9.1% (15) 1.8% (3) 0.0% (0) 15.2% (25) 22.4% (37) 9.1% (15) 1.2% (2) 6.7% (11) 3.0% (5) 9.7% (16) 5.5% (9) 3.0% (5) 8.5% (14) 3.6% (6) 4.2% (7)

SECTION VII: Overall Impressions Indicate the degree to which you agree or disagree with these statements. Strongly Agree Disagree Strongly Unable to Agree Disagree Comment 82. I am prepared to enter pharmacy practice. 83. If I were starting my college career over again I would choose to study pharmacy. 35.2% (58) 50.3% (83) 84. If I were starting my pharmacy program over again I would choose 33.3% the same college/school of (55) pharmacy. 85. I would recommend a career in pharmacy to a friend or relative. 53.3% (88) 55.2% (91) 41.2% (68) 37.0% (61) 42.4% (70) 9.7% (16) 0.0% (0) 0.0% (0) 5.5% (9) 0.6% (1) 2.4% (4) 14.5% (24) 6.7% (11) 8.5% (14) 0.6% (1) 1.2% (2) 2.4% (4) Recommendations: a. The areas for improvement noted in statements 47, 54, and 58 should be forwarded to the PEP staff and the Executive Committee. b. A similar survey should be given to the P-1 - P-3 class to determine if they share similar concerns. c. The survey results should be made available to the students and faculty. Decisions: The survey results will be posted on Blackboard for the students and faculty. The ADPA will obtain permission from AACP to administer a similar survey to the P-1 - P-3 class.