Annual Chapter Report – 2016-2017 Date of report submission: May 15, 2017 Name of School/College: Texas A&M University Irma Lerma Rangel College of Pharmacy Chapter name and region: Gamma Omega Chapter, Region IV – Gulf Coast Chapter advisor’s name and e-mail address: Dr. Mohammad T. Nutan – mnutan@pharmacy.tamhsc.edu Delegate who attended the Rho Chi Annual Meeting: K-N Ram Mohan Reddy Date delegate’s name submitted to Rho Chi.: March 20, 2017 Past year’s officers and e-mail addresses: President: Niaz Deyhim – ndeyhim@pharmacy.tamhsc.edu Vice President: Cecilia H. Huang – chuang1@pharmacy.tamhsc.edu Secretary: K-N-Ram Reddy – kreddy@pharmacy.tamhsc.edu Treasurer: Michelle Anne Bacon – mbacon@pharmacy.tamhsc.edu Historian: Steve Thien Tri Vuong – svuong@pharmacy.tamhsc.edu New officers and e-mail addresses for next academic year: President: Russell John Clark – rclark@pharmcy.tamhsc.edu Vice President: Anh Thu Tran – atran@pharmacy.tamhsc.edu Secretary: Adrienne C. Acosta – aacosta1@pharmacy.tamhsc.edu Treasurer: Stacie San Pedro – ssanpedro@pharmacy.tamhsc.edu Historian: Audrey Nicole De Leon – adeleon@pharmacy.tamhsc.edu Number of Rho Chi student members at college or school, listed by class year and program (and by campus if more than one campus): College of Pharmacy, Class of 2017: 18 members College of Pharmacy, Class of 2018: 22 members Kingsville campus: 14 students College Station campus: 8 students College of Pharmacy, Class of 2019: 23 members Kingsville campus: 12 students College Station campus: 11 students Meetings: Please see next page. Note: A – Kingsville Campus; B – College Station Campus Meetings: Date Attendance Agenda Action Steps
Chapter Activities Report Gamma Omega, Texas A&M Health Science Center Irma Lerma Rangel College of Pharmacy Activity Table Category of Activity Title of Activity Brief Description How Does This Activity Align with the Rho Chi Mission Statement? Years the Activity Has Been Ongoing? If Activity Has Been Ongoing for >1 Year, What Evaluations Have Been Done to Assess the Success of the Activity and What Improvements Have Been Done Over the Past Year? How Many Members Participated in the Activity? How Many Students and/or Patients were impacted by the Activity? Financial Information for the Activity [Budget Required, Fundraising Amount] Intellectual Leadership Activities The Rho Chi Tutoring Program Rho Chi tutors participated in general tutoring every Tuesday. Students requested additional tutoring on an “as needed” basis. Pre-exam reviews were offered for Cardiology, Basic This program promoted academic excellence and encouraged intellectual achievement within the COP. Tenth year for the Kingsville campus; third year for the College Station campus Feedback from anonymous surveys tailored the sessions to better suit the students’ needs. Incoming Rho Chi members from the Class of 2019 were involved in tutoring to Twelve Rho Chi tutors – eight members in Kingsville and four members in College Station A total of 115 students attended 78 hours of tutoring. N/A
members in the conduction of a formal CV review per each attending student, upon request. Class of 2014) College of Pharmacy Events [non-academic, non-patient outreach] Rho Chi Graduation Stoles Graduation stoles were purchased to recognize hardworking and dedicated members. This new tradition will be continued in the future. This activity recognizes intellectual achievement among our members. Two years N/A Two EC members Twenty-two members Our Chapter paid 100% of the cost ($452.50) for the new stoles for the Class of 2018 Faculty and Staff Appreciation Luncheon Our Chapter’s members donated homemade food to recognize the faculty and staff at the College of Pharmacy. This event promoted collaboration with other student organizations. Four years N/A Ten members – six members in Kingsville and four members in College Station This luncheon served the faculty and staff on the Kingsville and College Station campuses. N/A Patient Outreach Events/Community Service Rho Chi Back-to- School Supply Drive The supply drive raised over 100 donations for Harrel Elementary This community service project reduced barriers to academic success and encouraged Three years This year’s supply drive incorporated donations from Three EC members presented the items at the Our donation made a lasting impact on the students and teachers. N/A
School in Kingsville. intellectual achievement at a title I school within the community. the College Station campus. school’s Open House. Rho Chi Backpack Donation Dive The supply drive raised thirty-five donations for Southwood Valley Elementary School in College Station. This community service project reduced barriers to academic success and encouraged intellectual achievement at a title I school within the community. One year N/A Two EC members presented the items to the school. Our donation made a lasting impact on the students and teachers. In appreciation, the school placed “Thank you Rho Chi” on the large, outside sign at the front of the building. N/A Kleberg County Health Fair Employees from the City of Kingsville and Kleberg County received free health care screenings, influenza vaccinations, and education regarding the importance of a healthy diet, exercise, diabetes, prescription drug This patient outreach event fostered collaboration with the City of Kingsville and Kleberg County to help deliver health care services to their employees. Two years Rho Chi members were distributed across various stations to maximize the Chapter’s presence at the event. However, the patient consultation station with a primary care physician remained Seven members Over 100 employees N/A
abuse, and vaccinations. Health care services included blood pressure, blood glucose, A1c, and cholesterol screenings. Five educational posters were created for the following vaccinations: pneumococcal, influenza, TDaP, meningitis, and diabetes mellitus. exclusive to the Rho Chi Society, in collaboration with Phi Lambda Sigma. ‘Bake Our Back to School’ Bake Sale Based on donations and contributions, $120.00 was raised for the nonprofit reduction agency, Communities in Schools of the Coastal Bend. This event promoted academic excellence within the community and raised awareness of the need for reduced attrition rates. Third year to CIS; year a bake sale N/A Fourteen members These funds will be allocated by CIS to benefit students from 38 schools served by the Coastal Bend Branch. A donation of $120.00 was obtained from this charity fundraiser.
Rho Chi Book Donation Drive In support of November being National Family Literacy Month, a month-long book donation drive at the College of Pharmacy was conducted for the patients of Texas Children’s Hospital. With the received and purchased donations, 152 new children’s books, estimated to have a retail value of $1,400, was donated to the hospital. This community service project promoted academic excellence, literacy, and inspirational encouragement to unwell pediatric patients. One year N/A Twenty-two members 152 pediatric patients N/A Rho Chi Dictionary Donation Based upon the need expressed by the administrators of Harrel Elementary School, new children’s dictionaries were purchased and This event promoted academic excellence and intellectual achievement at a title I school within the community. One year N/A Three EC members presented the items to the school. At least children; classroom set was provided for usage as necessary N/A three
donated to the school Rho Chi and Phi Lambda Sigma Charity Breakfast Fundraiser Based on donations and contributions, $180.00 was raised for the nonprofit organization, Reach Out and Read. This event promoted academic excellence, literacy, and collaboration, in addition to providing young children a foundation of success by incorporating books into pediatric care. One year N/A Nine Rho Chi members; six PLS members Nine families with young children A donation of $180.00 was obtained from this charity fundraiser. Rho Chi and Phi Lambda Sigma ‘Petals with Purpose’ Donation Flower arrangements from the Installation Banquet were donated the following day to the residents of the Kingsville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. This community service event fostered collaboration with the pharmacy leadership society and promoted the highest ethical standards for application to the community. One year N/A Three Rho Chi EC members; two Phi Lambda Sigma EC members Fifteen elderly, long-term care residents N/A Fundraising Events Leather Padfolio and Car These items featured the Texas A&M These activities allowed the chapter to develop Two years Profit measurements and pre-sales Five EC members The funds helped fund graduation A profit of $762.05 was obtained
Decal Fundraiser College of Pharmacy logo. intellectual leaders by allowing for growth through added responsibilities via the opportunity to plan and execute additional community service projects. anticipate the success of these fundraisers. stoles for 22 Rho Chi members, the induction of 23 new members, and the Installation Banquet. from these sales. Yeti Tumbler Fundraiser Three years An anonymous survey was sent to the Kingsville and College Station campuses prior to pre-sales to gauge how many items to purchase. Although more expensive to purchase, these tumblers are equitable to Yeti cups and of higher quality than prior Rho Chi coffee tumbler fundraisers. A profit of $544.57 was obtained from this sale. Shirts One year N/A A profit of $590.14 was obtained from this sale.