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 Mission – Ferris State University Ferris State University prepares students for successful careers, responsible citizenship, and lifelong learning. Through its many partnerships and its career-oriented, broad-based education, Ferris serves our rapidly changing global economy and society. Vision Statement Ferris State University will be: The recognized leader in integrative education, where theory meets practice throughout the curriculum, and where multi-disciplinary skills important in a global economy are developed with the result that Ferris State University will also be: - The preferred choice for students who seek specialized, innovative, career- and life-enhancing education
- The premier educational partner for government, communities, agencies, businesses, and industries through applied research and joint ventures
- A stimulating, student-centered academic environment that fosters life-long engagement, leadership, citizenship, and continuing intellectual development
- A university that aligns its practices and resources in support of its core values of collaboration, diversity, ethical community, excellence, learning, and opportunity
Core Values - Collaboration: Ferris contributes to the advancement of society by building partnerships with students, alumni, business and industry, government bodies, accrediting agencies, and the communities the University serves.
- Diversity: By providing a campus which is supportive, safe, and welcoming, Ferris embraces a diversity of ideas, beliefs, and cultures.
- Ethical Community: Ferris recognizes the inherent dignity of each member of the University community and treats everyone with respect. Our actions are guided by fairness, honesty, and integrity.
- Excellence: Committed to innovation and creativity, Ferris strives to produce the highest quality outcomes in all its endeavors.
- Learning: Ferris State University values education that is career-oriented, balances theory and practice, develops critical thinking, emphasizes active learning, and fosters responsibility and the desire for the lifelong pursuit of knowledge.
- Opportunity: Ferris, with a focus on developing career skills and knowledge, provides opportunities for civic engagement, leadership development, advancement, and success.
Mission Statement – College of Pharmacy The College of Pharmacy fosters the development of its students, faculty and pharmacists into practitioners who positively influence the health outcomes of the peoples of Michigan, the Great Lakes region, the nation and the global community. In achieving its mission, the College of Pharmacy is guided by the Vision and Core Values of Ferris State University and is committed to: · Providing the highest quality pharmacy professional education to students and practitioners; · Promoting the delivery of patient-centered care by pharmacists that are committed to the safe and appropriate use of medications. · Developing and maintaining relationships with alumni, professional associations and the health care industry which advance the goals and objectives of the college and the profession; · The personal and professional development of each faculty member to meet the pedagogical, scholarly and service demands of a dynamic curriculum and profession; · And, the creation of a professional community that embodies the principles of ethics, fairness, honesty, civility and respect for peoples’ diversity in ideas, beliefs and cultures. Mission Statement - Pharmacy Practice Department To improve health care through the delivery of innovational pharmacy practice education, patient-centered care, service and scholarly activity. We achieve this mission by: · Preparing students to be effective practitioners for the 21st century through a curriculum that balances both classroom and experiential education using a variety of validated pedigological techniques · Appointing and retaining well trained faculty that can create and maintain progressive practice models · Supporting the development and advancement of faculty through strong mentorship and educational endeavors · Engaging students in an interdisciplinary approach to patient-centered pharmacotherapy and public health · Inspiring professional and academic citizenship · Developing clinical practitioners capable of discovery, dissemination and integration of new knowledge in practice and teaching
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