Black Women in Higher Education: College of Pharmacy
AUTHOR: Omotola Ogundipe
The Howard University College of Pharmacy has two departments, Clinical and Administrative Pharmacy Sciences (CAPS) and Pharmaceutical Sciences Departments. The College plays a unique role in equipping students with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to deliver contemporary pharmaceutical care and advanced training to become pharmaceutical scientists. Pharmacy as an academic discipline has become a viable career option for women as they enter the various sub-fields of the discipline. The College of Pharmacy has progressed in gender equity compared to other pharmacy schools nationwide. The significant increase in female pharmacy faculty members in the College could be attributed to the rising number of female pharmacy students and hiring practices. To continue and further improve this trend, the author suggests that women in the College should not be reluctant to pursue development and be hopeful about future possibilities. Administrators should continue to support faculty development and prioritize the employment of women in Pharmaceutical Sciences.