Consideration of Aggressive and Strategic Approaches to Address Declining Enrollment in US Pharmacy Schools.

Abstract:

:Members from Cohort 13 of the Academic Leadership Fellows Program (ALFP) 2016-2017 were challenged to present a debate on the topic: "In Turbulent Times, Pharmacy Education Leaders Must Take Aggressive Action to Prevent Further Declines in Enrollment" at the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy INfluence 2017 meeting in Rio Grande, Puerto Rico. This paper is the result of thoughtful insights emerging from this debate. We present a discussion of the question of whether pharmacy education leaders must take aggressive action or strategic approaches to prevent further declines in enrollment. There are many thoughts regarding current declines in enrollment. Some educators contend that a more aggressive approach is needed while others argue that, while aggressive actions might lead to short-term gains, a more viable approach involves strategic actions targeting the underlying causes for decreasing enrollment. This paper explores themes of enrollment challenges, current and future workforce needs, and financial issues for both pharmacy programs and students. In summation, both aggressive actions and a strategic, sustainable approach are urgently needed to address declining enrollment.

journal_name

Am J Pharm Educ

authors

Pavuluri N,Aparasu RR,Boje KMK,Danielson J,El-Ibiary SY,Iyer AKV,Ochs LA,Robinson JD,Shah S,Williams CC,Moore TM,Wargo KA

doi

10.5688/ajpe6959

subject

Has Abstract

pub_date

2019-08-01 00:00:00

pages

6959

issue

6

eissn

0002-9459

issn

1553-6467

pii

ajpe6959

journal_volume

83

pub_type

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