Student Organizations
Student organizations provide students with opportunities for exposure to career opportunities, networking with students and practitioners, and professional development in areas such as leadership, self-awareness, Advocacy, Communication, and cultural sensitivity. All of these opportunities, in conjunction with the education received, contribute to the creation of successful practitioners for the work force and active participants in the profession.
Pharmacy Student Leadership Council (PSLC)
The Pharmacy Student Leadership Council consists of representatives from each of the student organizations and classes and serves as the student governing body for the Pharmacy program.
Class Officers
Each class has officers to help coordinate activities, foster collegiality, and provide a communication conduit from the class to various groups, such as the leadership council and the COP administration, faculty, and staff. Each class elects a president, vice-president, secretary, treasurer, and activities coordinator. The elections occur each spring for P2, P3, and P4 students. Elections for our P1 students occur each fall several weeks into the fall semester.
Student Ambassadors
The Student Ambassadors Club is a service organization available to any interested students. The primary focus of the group is serving as a link between to the COP and potential and incoming students. Ambassadors work closely with the Office of Student Affairs by serving as guides to interested students visiting campus, liaising to the Pre-pharmacy club for Manchester University undergraduates, and providing support to the school’s admission interview days. In addition, the Ambassadors provide staffing to help support other COP activities, including orientation, the white coat ceremony, and welcome back picnic. Membership is an application process and leadership positions are determined by election during each fall semester.
American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP)
This student organization represents the national American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP) on campus. Its purpose is to familiarize students with the field of clinical pharmacy, advocate for the role of clinical pharmacists in health care and to encourage participation in the American College of Clinical Pharmacy at the national level and in local/regional chapters. The chapter competes in the national ACCP Clinical Pharmacy Challenge student team competition annually, forming a team to compete annually. Leadership positions are determined by election during each spring semester.
American Pharmacists Association Academy of Student Pharmacists (APhA-ASP)
This student organization represents the national American Pharmacists Association Academy of Student Pharmacists (APhA-ASP) on campus. In addition, this organization supports the Indiana Pharmacists Alliance (IPA) as well. This organization introduces students to the profession of pharmacy and provides exposure to a broad view of career options available to pharmacists. The activities of Manchester’s ASP chapter include a variety of patient care projects (Operation Diabetes, Operation Heart, Operation Immunization, and Generation Rx), hosting the school round of the National Pharmacy Counseling Competition, participation in state and national meetings, and numerous networking opportunities throughout the year. Leadership positions are determined by election during each spring semester.
American Society of Health-System Pharmacists Student Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP-SSHP)
This student organization represents the national American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) as a recognized Student Society of Health-System Pharmacists on campus. Its purpose is to inform students of the various career opportunities in the health-system and hospital pharmacy settings. The organization conducts programs designed to inform students about residency training, career information, and various service projects. In addition, the chapter hosts the school round of the ASHP Clinical Skills Program and supports student attendance at state and national meetings. Leadership positions are determined by election during each spring semester.
Christian Healthcare Professionals (CHP)
This student chapter represents individuals working in all areas of pharmaceutical service and practice. The mission of the organization is to serve Christ and the world through pharmacy. The core values of CHP are to provide fellowship among like-minded professionals, challenge and promote spiritual growth, encourage the advancement of knowledge and ethics in the practice of pharmacy, encourage evangelism and the integration of faith into practice, and provide support and opportunity for service in both home and foreign missions. Leadership positions are determined by election during each spring semester.
College of Psychiatric and Neurologic Pharmacists (CPNP)
This newly established student chapter represents the national CPNP organization, established in 1998 when the group known as the Conference of Psychiatric and Neurologic Pharmacists became a professional society and by the culmination of efforts of many pharmacist practicing psychiatry and neurology specialties over the past 30 years. Members of the CPNP are generally pharmacists who work directly with patients and caregivers to apply specialized clinical knowledge and skills, educate and train healthcare professionals and develop new knowledge in order to improve health outcomes for those individuals with psychiatric and neurologic disorders. Leadership positions are determined by election during each spring semester.
Muslim Healthcare Professionals (MHP)
The MHP has also been recognized as a University student organization. The purpose of this organization is to serve the best interest of Islam and Muslims in the healthcare profession, promoting unity and joint action amongst Muslim healthcare professionals, promoting healthy relations among Muslims and non-Muslims, and endeavoring to make Islamic teachings known to interested non-Muslims. Leadership positions are determined by election during each spring semester.
Student Personalized Medication Coalition (sPMC)
The purpose of this newly established student chapter is to foster the development and awareness of personalized medicine both professionally and educationally. The mission of the PMC is to keep Manchester University pharmacy and pre-professional students on the forefront of personalized/precision medicine and pharmacogenomics. Leadership positions are determined by election during each spring semester.
Phi Lambda Sigma Pharmacy Leadership Society (PLS)
The mission of PLS is to support pharmacy leadership commitment by recognizing leaders and fostering leadership development. The Delta Omega chapter was chartered and inducted in April 2015. The organization goal’s focus on ensuring the continuing availability of student and practitioner leaders for the profession of pharmacy, acknowledge leadership achievement and award membership to leaders recommended by the Society, enhance the talent, skill and effectiveness of leaders for the profession of pharmacy, and support and encourage sustained leadership commitment. Membership is determined by application and the chapter inducts new members annually via nomination and application based on an established criteria. Leadership positions are determined by election during each spring semester.
Rho Chi – the Academic Honor Society in Pharmacy
As the academic honor society in pharmacy, the Rho Chi Society encourages and recognizes intellectual achievement, stimulates critical inquiry to advance pharmacy, contributes to the development of intellectual leaders, promotes highest ethical standards and fosters collaboration. The Epsilon Nu chapter (the 133rd chapter to be established) was chartered in March 2017 and were inducted in Fall 2017. Membership is determined by academic success and established criteria. Leadership positions are determined by election during each fall semester.
Student National Pharmaceutical Association (SNPhA)
This student organization represents the National Pharmaceutical Association (NPhA) on campus. SNPhA is an educational service association of pharmacy students who are concerned about pharmacy and healthcare related issues, and the poor minority representation in pharmacy and other health-related professions. This chapter has already created campaigns supporting Breast Cancer Awareness. Leadership positions are determined by election during each spring semester.
African American Healthcare Alliance (AAHA)
The name of this organization shall be the Manchester University African American Healthcare Alliance (AAHA). The AAHA is a student organization at Manchester University Pharmacy Programs, College of Pharmacy, Natural and Health Sciences. The mission of the African-American Healthcare Alliance of Fort Wayne is to promote, support, and enhance education regarding healthcare issues specifically for but not limited to the African American community as well as assisting in the development of those individuals pursuing careers in healthcare.
National Community Pharmacy Association NCPA – MU Chapter
is dedicated to the continuing growth and prosperity of independent community pharmacy in the United States. NCPA is the national pharmacy association representing the professional and proprietary interests of independent community pharmacists and will vigorously promote and defend those interests. We are committed to high-quality pharmacist care and to restoring, maintaining, and promoting the health and well-being of the public we serve.
We believe in the inherent virtues of the American free enterprise system and will do all we can to ensure the ability of independent community pharmacists to compete in a free and fair marketplace.
Indiana Pharmacists Association (IPA)
IPA is the voice and advocate for the profession of pharmacy in Indiana with the vision of leading the advancement of Indiana Pharmacy by promoting legislation and innovations that optimize patient care, safety, and the health of our communities. Our core values to uphold are: Integrity: Adhere to the highest ethical and moral principles. Partnership: Work collaboratively to achieve common goals. Accountability: Take responsibility for actions and results. Leadership: Lead from where you are. Innovation: Develop new and inventive approaches.
National Hispanic Pharmacists Association (NHPA)
The mission of NHPA is to empower Hispanic pharmacists and other members to improve the health of Hispanic populations in collaboration with public and private sector partners. The vision of NHPA is to be the leading pharmacy organization for improving the health of Hispanic populations in the United States.
NHPA serves as a resource to federal government on how to improve pharmacy policies and programs for the Latino community. NHPA has a membership for pharmacists and others to improve pharmacy services to Latinos. NHPA supports educational programs and pharmacy school chapters.