Call for Inclusion of Staff and Culture Change in Pharmacy Academia

IF 3.5 4区教育学 Q1 EDUCATION, SCIENTIFIC DISCIPLINES

American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education Pub Date : 2025-08-27 DOI:10.1016/j.ajpe.2025.101499

Evan Williams , Nicole Pizzutelli , Ciara Beckers , Elizabeth Blake , Duc Do , Curtis G. Jefferson

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Abstract

Staff job satisfaction and retention in pharmacy academia remain critical challenges, particularly since the COVID-19 pandemic. Although staff roles at colleges and schools of pharmacy have seemingly expanded, resources and recognition may not have kept pace, even though the impact of this has not been formally assessed. This commentary explores the importance of fostering a sense of professional belonging for pharmacy staff, emphasizing the need for professional development opportunities, clear career advancement pathways, and inclusion in shared governance. We call for the establishment of dedicated support and funding for staff development, the creation of staff wellness policies, and the implementation of performance management processes that promote growth. Furthermore, we advocate for the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy to develop a national staff survey to guide improvements. Through these efforts, we seek to empower staff and enhance their contributions to the future of pharmacy education.

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呼吁药学学术人员的包容和文化变革。

药学学术界员工的工作满意度和留任率仍然是严峻的挑战，特别是在2019冠状病毒病大流行以来。虽然大学和药学院的员工角色似乎有所扩大，但资源和认可可能没有跟上，尽管这种影响尚未得到正式评估。本评论探讨了培养药学人员职业归属感的重要性，强调需要提供专业发展机会、明确的职业晋升途径和融入共同治理。我们呼吁为员工发展提供专门的支持和资金，制定员工健康政策，实施促进增长的绩效管理流程。此外，我们提倡美国药学院协会（AACP）开展一项全国员工调查，以指导改进工作。透过这些努力，我们致力增强教职员的能力，让他们为未来的药学教育作出更大的贡献。

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American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education 医学-学科教育

CiteScore

4.30

自引率

15.20%

发文量

114

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