THOMAS J. LONG SCHOOL OF PHARMACY AND HEALTH SCIENCES
Academy of Student Pharmacists
Academy of Student Pharmacists
The American Pharmacists Association (APhA) is the organization whose members are recognized in society as essential in all patient care settings for optimal medication use that improves health, wellness, and quality of life.
APhA was the first-established national professional society of pharmacists, having been founded in 1852 as the American Pharmaceutical Association. It remains the largest association of pharmacists in the United States, boasting more than 60,000 practicing pharmacists, pharmaceutical scientists, student pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and others interested in advancing the profession.
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President
The APhA-ASP Chapter President's primary responsibility is to represent the University of the Pacific Thomas J. Long School of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (TJL SOPHS) and its students at professional association meetings and school events. The Chapter President is responsible for preparing the agenda for monthly APhA-ASP general and weekly board meetings, as well as scheduling and chairing the meetings. All are welcome and encouraged to attend the monthly general APhA-ASP general meetings.
The President works closely with the other ASP Board members on planning and orchestrating professional projects and social events. Chapter Achievement Reports, documented events, and accomplishments of the ASP chapter are submitted to ASP by the Executive Board in conjunction with the Executive Advisory Committee once a year and reflect the involvement and efforts of the student body
Alex Vu
a_vu2_u.pacific.edu
VP Professional Affairs
Many students get involved with APhA-ASP through one of the many Professional Affairs Committees. As the chairperson of all the professional committees, it is the responsibility as Vice President of Professional Affairs (VP of PA) to oversee the activities of the individual committees. Other duties include arranging a monthly Professional Affairs Board meeting and developing a professional affairs budget. Also, the VP of PA sits on the San Joaquin Pharmacists Association Board with a standing vote. Professional involvement is an excellent opportunity for students to participate and become involved in the pharmacy profession. It is also a great way to become exposed to important issues regarding the future of pharmacy. The VP of PA also sets up booths representing the TJL SOPHS and its students at state and national association meetings.
Barrett Smith
b_smith12_u.pacific.edu
VP Membership and Finance
The Vice President of Membership and Finance (VP of MF) is the APhA-ASP bookkeeper and is responsible for maintaining the budget, keeping records of financial transactions, and paying the bills. In addition, duties of membership and fundraising activities also fall under the jurisdiction of the VP of MF. APhA-ASP has allotments within the budget to help APhA-ASP members pay a portion of registration at professional association meetings. It is the VP of MFs responsibility to inform the students of the upcoming meeting deadlines, availability of funding, and requirements to be eligible for any share in reimbursement. APhA-ASP members often receive reference books and textbooks at a substantial discount and the VP of MF orchestrates these promotions as well.
Jennifer Lee
j_lee40_u.pacific.edu
Expense Report (Reimbursement)
ASP Expense Report Fillable.pdf
VP Student Affairs
Vice President of Student Affairs (VP of SA) is responsible for activities and events that occur on the pharmacy campus. The VP of SA arranges and supervises the APhA-ASP Elections, Formative Evaluations, Patient Counseling Competition, and the annual Spring Picnic. The VP of SA also supervises the APhA-ASP calendar and works with the social chairperson to execute student orientation events (i.e. Welcome Back BBQ, Mentor-Mentee Mixer, etc.). In the absence of the President, the VP of SA replaces the President at meetings and other APhA-ASP functions.
Chintan Shah
c_shah_u.pacific.edu
VP Industry Affairs
The Vice President of Industry Affairs (VP of IA) sits on CPhA’s Board of Trustees, appoints the Student Political Advocacy Network (SPAN) coordinator and heads the Legislative Committee. VP of IA attends local, state, and national associations meetings, and serves as a bridge between those associations and the students. The VP of IA also provides delegates for state and national conferences. As the head of the Legislative Committee, the VP of IA appoints co-chairs and educates students about issues and policies concerning the profession.
Mika Bhakta
m_bhakta_u.pacific.edu
ASUoP Senator
The Senator is the APhA-ASP representative to the Associated Students of the University of the Pacific (ASUOP). It is their responsibility to keep pharmacy students informed of the events and issues on the main campus which may affect them. The Pharmacy Senator has the best interest of the TJL SOPHS in mind when considering issues such as budget and voting amendments. The senator sits on a subcommittee in addition to regular ASUOP Senate meetings.
Antoinette Dinh
a_dinh_u.pacific.edu
Chapter Advisor
The chapter advisor's responsiblities are to guide the executive board and advise them on any issues which may arise. The University of the Pacific's faculty advisor is Donald Floriddia.
Donald Floriddia
dfloriddia_u.pacific.edu
ASP Social Chairperson
The social chairperson is responsible for organizing the annual snow trip, publicizing ASP events in conjunction with the Historian and notify and invite faculty to such events. In addition, they maintain a written brief record of each event to keep as a protocol for future events. The social chairperson also organizes all social events with the ASP board.
Jong Min "Chris" Park
j_park19_u.pacific.edu
ASP Historian - Public Relations
The ASP Historian/Public Relations keeps a pictorial history of all ASP activities and maintains ASP photo boards. The Historian assists the Social Chair in publicizing ASP social functions, and provides photographs for the APhA Chapter Achievement reports, Yearbook staff, and the ASP.
Michael Scott Harada
m_harada_u.pacific.edu
ASP Recording Secretary
The ASP Recording Secretary takes the minutes at all general meeings and provides the minutes for public display. The Recording Secretary also updates the ASP bulletin board, maintains the Calendar of Events, and assists with general ASP events.
Tiffany Chu
t_chu4_u.pacific.edu
First Year Webmaster
The first year ASP Webmaster works alongside the second year ASP Webmaster to maintain and update the website. Among the items frequently updated are: the first and second year email updates featuring upcoming academic and extracurricular events; spotlight news displayed at the front of the website; pictures or contact information for all organizations and committees; and the News Capsule, the official bi-semester newsletter of the University of the Pacific Thomas J. Long School of Pharmacy that highlights school events.
If you would like to add content to this website, please contact the webmaster.
Brian Pham
b_pham1_u.pacific.edu
Second Year Webmaster
The second year ASP Webmaster works alongside the first year ASP Webmaster to maintain and update the website. Among the items frequently updated are: the first and second year email updates featuring upcoming academic and extracurricular events; spotlight news displayed at the front of the website; pictures or contact information for all organizations and committees; and the News Capsule, the official bi-semester newsletter of the University of the Pacific Thomas J. Long School of Pharmacy that highlights school events.
If you would like to add content to this website, please contact the webmaster.
Jennifer K. Phan
j_phan3_u.pacific.edu
