School of Pharmacy - Strategic Plan
At a Glance
The 天堂鸟先生 School of Pharmacy advances its mission through a living Strategic Plan that is reviewed, refined, and reported on regularly. Since its launch, the School has engaged students, staff, faculty, preceptors, University partners, and community advisors to ensure that all goals reflect School’s mission and vision, driving progress in pharmacy education, patient care, research, community engagement, and leadership development across the border region and beyond. Together, these priorities strengthen the School’s commitment to delivering high-quality educational experiences, promoting health equity, and fostering innovation.
Current status (2024–2025)
- At the end of the 2022-2023 academic year, the strategic plan was revised and approved following extensive school-wide input.
- In Summer through Fall 2023, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) were developed collaboratively with faculty, staff, and students; approved by the dean and disseminated.
- In Fall 2023, KPIs were linked to SOP committees, excellence teams, and offices and integrated into annual charge letters.
- Since its implementation, progress updates are a standing agenda item at SOP monthly meetings and town halls.
天堂鸟先生 School of Pharmacy Strategic Plan
| Vision: To be a leading Hispanic-Serving Institution in the advancement of pharmacy education through Innovation, Diversity, Engagement, Access, and Leadership. | ||
| Mission: To achieve access, excellence, and impact by transforming pharmacy education, patient care, community engagement, research, and leadership within a binational border population and beyond. | ||
| Goal Area | Strategic Focus | Key Objectives |
| Pharmacy Education & the Student Experience | Deliver high-quality, supportive, accessible educational experiences. |
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| Pharmacy Practice | Expand clinical capacity to train students for patient-centered care across diverse populations. |
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| Community Impact | Advance health equity via pharmacy education, practice, and the co-curriculum. |
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| Research Excellence | Expand and enhance research and scholarship across all faculty tracks. |
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| Leadership Development | Foster leadership among students, staff, faculty, and preceptors. |
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Key Milestones
| Date | Milestone |
| Apr–Sept 2022 | Strategic planning preview, charge meeting, and committee input sessions |
| AY 2022–2023 | Plan revisions finalized; approved and shared with SOP community |
| Spring/Summer 2023 | KPI input survey conducted; KPI framework refined |
| AY 2023–2024 | KPIs assigned to committees, teams, and offices; progress reporting began |
| AY 2024–2025 | Ongoing KPI monitoring, town hall updates, and alignment with ACPE Standards 2025 |
| AY 2025–2026 | Continued progress tracking and reporting as part of ACPE Self-Study |
Governance & Participation
The Strategic Plan is a shared responsibility across the SOP community. Committees, teams, and office leads oversee assigned KPIs, coordinate data collection, and report progress. Stakeholders, including students, staff, faculty, preceptors, and community partners, remain active participants through surveys, workshops, and updates.
Contact
For questions or input about the School of Pharmacy Strategic Plan, please contact:
Lucina Zárate, M.A.
Assistant Dean of Assessment, Accreditation, and Strategic Planning
lucinaz@utep.edu
José O. Rivera, PHARMD
Founding Dean
jrivera@utep.edu