Goals:

1. Provide a creative and nurturing academic environment which furthers faculty development by fostering a sense of professional dignity and empowerment.

2. Provide quality education and training in medicinal chemistry, pharmacology and pharmaceutics for professional pharmacy students through seminars, coursework, and laboratories.

3. Recruit and provide quality education of graduate students in the areas of medicinal chemistry, pharmacology and pharmaceutics. This educational experience should extend beyond didactic coursework to include development of proper scientific attitudes and ethics, proper application of the scientific method and professional participation in scientific meetings and publications.

4. Conduct independent and collaborative research in medicinal chemistry, pharmacology and pharmaceutics resulting in publication of results in reputable peer-reviewed journals.

5. Actively pursue extramural funding to advance the quality and recognition of research and education in the College of Pharmacy.

6. Serve as a resource center for the community and state regarding information in medicinal chemistry, pharmacology and pharmaceutics.

7. Participate in continuing education activity in the community and state.

8. Serve the College of Pharmacy and the University needs related to community activity.

9. Participate in and support the programs and activities of the College of Pharmacy.

10. Enhance the disciplines of medicinal chemistry, pharmacology, and pharmaceutics by support and participation in regional and national meetings of professional organizations.