Multicultural Programs
The Office of Diversity and Inclusion has evolved to focus on increasing diversity and promoting inclusiveness among faculty, staff, and students at St. Louis College of Pharmacy and in the global pharmacy community. In partnership with the Office of the President, the Office of Diversity and Inclusion collaboratively leads our campus in promoting openness to differing cultures, ethnic groups, and ways of thinking.
Please check the events calendar for upcoming programming. Those interested in organizing or assisting with programming should contact:
Kimberly Simmons
Assistant Vice President, Diversity and Inclusion
Kimberly.Simmons@stlcop.edu
314.446.8558
Our Diversity Definition
St. Louis College of Pharmacy offers enriching educational and co-curricular experiences in an inclusive environment that nurtures the intellectual and professional growth of its students, faculty, staff, and alumni. The College is committed to providing an education that prepares students to thrive in a global society enriched with multiculturalism and encouraging and supporting leadership in the community and profession. STLCOP espouses the value of diversity that respects ethnicity, ideology, and multiple identities while broadening a world-view that nurtures compassion and empathy, and increases the awareness of social justice.
Summer Diversity Programs at STLCOP:
BESt Pharmacy Summer Institute
June 10 – July 19, 2013
Application Deadline is April 12, 2013
The BESt Pharmacy Summer Institute is a six-week summer program offered by Barnes-Jewish Hospital, Express Scripts, and St. Louis College of Pharmacy. The mission of the program is to expose and prepare multicultural students for a future career in healthcare, with an emphasis in pharmacy. The mission is executed with a model that combines academics, exposure, and professional development. Academics focus on improving mathematics, science, language arts, and ACT/SAT skills. Students get exposure to the pharmacy profession through pharmacy lectures and site visits. Professional development emphasizes personal brand, character, and leadership development.
The program is open to under-represented minority high school students with a 3.0 cumulative grade point average attending a St. Louis/East St. Louis City or County private or public school. Majority of the program will be conducted on the St. Louis College of Pharmacy campus during which students will be engaged in courses for ACT/SAT preparation, college composition, math, science, and an introduction to pharmacy concepts. The curriculum is developed and taught by local high school and college level professors. Pharmacy students at St. Louis College of Pharmacy will serve as mentors and tutors to facilitate the students’ transition, help them to feel welcomed, and guide their development in building team-skills and working on class projects. In addition to classroom learning, students will have the opportunity to visit other pharmacy practice settings: Barnes-Jewish Hospital (hospital pharmacy) and Express Scripts (managed care pharmacy). These field trips provide unique experiences for students to explore other pharmacy career paths while interacting with the pharmacists employed at the sites.
The ultimate goals of BESt are to ensure there are pharmacists able to serve the growing population, increase diversity within the pharmacy profession, and develop future leaders for the Saint Louis community.
Application:
Please read the instructions and eligibility requirements at http://www.bestpharmacyinstitute.org/apply before completing the online application. The online application is located at the provided link.
More Information / Contact:
For more information about the BESt Pharmacy Summer Institute please visit the website at http://www.bestpharmacyinstitute.org/. Please direct questions, requests for information, or comments to the BESt Program Directors via the contact link on the website.
Walgreens-St. Louis College of Pharmacy Career Explorers Diversity Outreach Program
June 14 – July 13, 2013
Application Deadline is March 8, 2013
The Walgreens-St. Louis College of Pharmacy Career Explorers Diversity Outreach Program is a four week summer program designed to prepare a diverse group of students to explore the various career opportunities in a community pharmacy. The program is open to any St. Louis metropolitan area high school student who will be a sophomore and junior in the 2013-2014 academic year and have a 3.0 cumulative grade point average. Twenty-five students will be selected for participation in the program which is held Monday-Friday from 9am-3pm; 100 percent attendance is mandatory.
Students will spend, approximately, half of the program at St. Louis College of Pharmacy (STLCOP) attending classes, working on a project, and enjoying field trips to observe other pharmacy practice settings such as hospital, independent, and industry. Each student will be individually placed at a Walgreen’s pharmacy location for the other portion of the program. While at a Walgreens pharmacy location, students will gain hands-on experience assisting the pharmacy manager and pharmacy technician with filling prescriptions and other daily operations, as well as shadowing the store manager to learn how the front end of the store functions.
After completion of the program, each student receives a $1,200 stipend and a certificate of completion at a graduation ceremony that will be held at.
Application Process
A completed application packet consists of the following items:
• Completed application form
• Official High School Transcript
• Two recommendation forms submitted by high school counselor/teacher
If selected for an interview, students will be notified no later than March 25, 2013. Interviews will be held April 8 – 19, 2013.
Additional Requirements:
All participants are required to apply for a state Pharmacy Technician license. All fees are the responsibility of the student.
More Information / Contact:
For more information about the Walgreens-St. Louis College of Pharmacy Career Explorers Diversity Outreach Program or to request application materials, please contact your school counselor or:
Mrs. Jessica Level
Walgreens District Office
13897 Corporate Woods Trail Dr.
Bridgeton, MO 63044
(314) 739-4503 ext. 262