Appendix 1 Tau Chapter, South Dakota State University Activity Table Category of Activity1 Title of Activity Brief Description2 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 Research Poster Presentations and Awards Nineteen students presented their pharmaceutical research as poster presentations Recognizes intellectual achievement, stimulates critical inquiry through research and helps develop intellectual leaders 25 This activity exceeds expectations with many students presenting research at high academic levels. The organization has worked on promoting student involvement by encouraging attendance. 16 250 $1000 Intellectual Leadership Activities Medical Letter The Medical Letter was sold to faculty and professional students as supplemental academic information. Stimulates critical inquiry by encouraging learning outside of the classroom. 8 The Medical Letter was offered to students in all four years of pharmacy school. Faculty and Rho Chi members pushed for participation among all the classes. 10 29 $261
College of Pharmacy Events College of Pharmacy Phonathon A student represented Rho Chi by making thank you calls to alumni that provided funds to the college for Scholarships, Awards, and Projects. Students were able to demonstrate high standards of conduct and character by thanking those who support our chapter’s activities. 3 This was the third year the chapter has participated. It is very well received by the donors. Student participants enjoy connecting with donors for their contributions. The activity is run through the College so no major changes have occurred through the chapter. 1 1 $0 College of Pharmacy Events Keo Glidden Smith Annual Fall Convocation The Rho Chi chapter organized and hosted the fall convocation ceremony. Convocation helps advocate for students to have critical inquiry in all aspects of the profession, with a specific emphasis on research. 25 This organizing of this activity by the Rho Chi chapter at SDSU has occurred for multiple years. The chapter aims to bring in speakers that will be interesting to all those in attendance. The process is streamlined and produces a well-accepted program. 16 250 $0 College of Pharmacy Events Medication Spelling Bee Student participated in a spelling bee on medication and medical terminology. They competed for a award plaque and a medal. Encourages and recognizes intellectual achievement by allowing students to utilize their medical background to compete in the event. 2 More advertising was done with the other classes and faculty support was recruited to assist with getting the word out. 4 13 $55.88 Community Service None Fundraising Events None
Appendix 2 ITEM Amount Debited ($$ spent) Amount Credited ($$ raised) Balance Comment Balance forward $518.23 $518.23 Balance from last year Medical Letter – payment received $261.00 $779.23 Rho Chi collects all payments and submits one collective payment. Medical Letter – Paid out $261.00 $518.23 Rho Chi submits final payment for Medical Letter Spelling Bee $55.78 $462.45 Plaque engraving, medal College of Pharmacy-SDSU Foundation $1000.00 $1462.45 Received money from College for activities of the chapter Dues Collected $1550 $3012.45 New members pay dues Poster Presentation Awards $1000.00 $2012.45 Winners awarded by placement in judged presentation Dues Paid/Pins $1550.00 $462.45 Paid to national office National Meeting Travel $134.76 $372.69 Travel expenses for Rho Chi representative at ASP national meeting Reimbursement from the college $134.76 $462.45 Reimbursement from the college for ASP meeting Reimbursement from the college $55.78 $518.23 Reimbursement from the college for the spelling bee