Today, pharmacists routinely use computers to facilitate the dispensing of medications. For example, the ability to access medical records and the most current drug information will increase the value-added of pharmacist interventions to each patient. Our paramount goal is to provide our students with the requisite experience and background in computer applications to enable them to successfully compete in this evolving practice environment. The decision to provide laptop computers was based on the experience of other educational institutions such as Wake Forest University. Secondly, access to a standardized core of application programs facilitates computer use in courses.
Faculty knows each student is equipped to accomplish the assigned task.
Heading the CUSP Computer Initiative 2000 Task Force, under the guidance of Dean Maddox, is Mr. Joe Whitehead, Assistant Dean for External Affairs. Mr. David Maret, of IBM Global Education Industry, will be responsible for providing the depth and experience of the world's premier computer company to ensure a smooth transition to pervasive computing at the Campbell University School of Pharmacy. Mr. Chris Buckley, Director of Campbell University Computing Services, will provide infrastructure upgrading, Internet, technical, and personnel support.