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Harding University
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May 4, 2005
Harding to establish College of Pharmacy
SEARCY - Plans to establish a College of Pharmacy at Harding University continue to move forward, University officials announced Wednesday.
The eight-member committee appointed by President David Burks in January and charged with evaluating the establishment of such a program now seeks qualified candidates for dean and faculty member positions.
Earlier this year Burks explained that school administrators made preliminary inquires during the fall 2004 semester into developing a pharmacy program. "There are only 89 schools in the nation offering pharmacy degrees," he said. "Nationally there are 10 applicants for every position available in pharmacy programs. In the last reporting year, applicants increased by 41.7 percent."
"There is a national demand for individuals possessing a pharmacy degree," he added. "We also think a pharmacy degree program will fit nicely into Harding's mission. Harding already has outstanding programs in pre-medicine and nursing, and classes begin in June for our new Physician Assistant Program."
The College of Pharmacy, which Burks expects to begin in fall 2007, will seek accreditation through the Accreditation Council on Pharmaceutical Education. The four-year degree program will lead to a doctorate of pharmacy.
Those interested in the dean or faculty positions should contact Dr. Larry Long, vice president for academic affairs, at (501) 279-4335 or e-mail vpaa@harding.edu.
For more information:
Harding Public Relations
Harding University
Box 12234
Searcy, AR 72149-2234
Phone: 501-279-4316
E-mail: webmaster@harding.edu
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