Co-Curriculum

Mission of Co-Curriculum

A smiling pharmacy student wears his white coat for the first time. To provide category-mediated, student-specific co-curriculum with purposeful evaluations, content-based closing the loop, and clear communication.

Co-Curriculum Categories and Outcomes

The NEOMED College of Pharmacy Co-Curriculum is intentionally built within the framework of the Professional Development Advising Team (PDAT) and Personal and Professional Development for Pharmacy (PPDP) Course Series, throughout the P1-P4 years. The program is linked to the 2022 AACP Curriculum Outcomes and Entrustable Professional Activities, also commonly referred to as “COEPA.”

There are five categories of co-curriculum activities that students can use to satisfy co-curriculum requirements:

Collaboration and Teams (COEPA 2.1, 2.2, 2.9, 3.1, 3.2)
Cultural Awareness (COEPA 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 3.2)
Personal and Professional Development (COEPA 2.2, 3.1, 3.2)
Population Health/Community Service (COEPA 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.7, 3.1, 3.2)
Patient Care (COEPA 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.5, 2.7, 2.9, 3.1, 3.2)

PDAT advisors are integral guides for students to select Co-Curricular Activities, an additional ACPE requirement that instructs students to develop affective skills through both curricular and co-curricular requirements. As such, the PPDP course series, PDAT program advising, and co-curricular activities are tightly linked to help students develop a customizable experience for their personal and professional growth.

Student Co-Curriculum Requirements

Students are required to complete a minimum of three co-curriculum activities each academic year.

To achieve “recognition” in a co-curriculum category, a student must complete five activities in that category. The student will be awarded a badge within CampusGroups, and students can list this recognition on their CV in the “Honors & Awards” section.

How to Complete Co-Curriculum Requirements

Set your SMART goals for the academic year with your PDAT advisor and submit the goals in your College of Pharmacy Co-Curriculum Course in CANVAS
Use CampusGroups to find and register for co-curriculum activities.
1. In CampusGroups, click on the “Events” icon at the top of the page
2. Filter for co-curriculum activities by clicking the “Event Type” dropdown and selecting the “Co-Curricular Credit” boxes.
On-demand co-curricular activities are also listed in CampusGroups. Although these opportunities are listed under the date of “May 31,” you can access these online resources at any time.
There is a list of approved co-curriculum activities in the Co-Curricular Catalogue in your College of Pharmacy Co-Curriculum Course in CANVAS. This list is updated quarterly, therefore, CampusGroups is the most up-to-date listing of co-curriculum activities.
If you have an activity that is not listed as co-curricular in CampusGroups, you can submit a request to the Office of Student Success to have that activity evaluated for consideration.
You must register for co-curriculum activities in CampusGroups, in order to receive co-curricular recognition.
After completing the co-curriculum activity, write your reflection and submit it in your College of Pharmacy Co-Curriculum Course in CANVAS.

Co-curriculum Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

How many co-curriculum activities am I required to complete each academic year?

You are required to register, complete/attend, and submit a reflection for a minimum of three co-curriculum activities each year. Any additional activities completed within the year for recognition purposes beyond the three required activities do not require a reflection.

What is the deadline for submitting co-curriculum reflections in CANVAS each academic year?

These deadlines are outlined within your Personal and Professional Development for Pharmacy spring courses. Please check the course syllabus for specific dates.

What if there is an event or activity not listed as co-curriculum in CampusGroups, but I would like it to be considered as co-curriculum?

If you have an activity that is not listed as co-curricular in CampusGroups, you can submit a request to have that activity evaluated for consideration by submitting the event in CampusGroups and selecting ‘Co-Curricular Opportunity’ and the appropriate Event Tag.

Who do I contact if I have questions about co-curriculum requirements?

Contact Dr. Jaclyn Boyle, Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice and Associate Dean, Student Success, at jboyle2@neomed.edu

CONTACT

Jaclyn Boyle, Pharm.D., M.S, M.B.A., BCACP, BCPS
Phone: 330.325.6452
Email: jboyle2@neomed.edu

OFFICE OF STUDENT SUCCESS

College of Pharmacy at NEOMED

Office of Student Success