Title: AACP 2013-2014 Council of Sections Final Report, July 2014
Abstract: This was another strong and active year of growth for the Council of Sections.One of the themes for this year was leadership/strategic planning.Individual Sections were active in writing or updating their respective strategic plans, and the COS undertook a writing process to develop a COS-specific strategic plan (Appendix A).It is anticipated that this plan will help to guide the COS for the next five years.Sections also undertook efforts to engage our learners in more substantive ways earlier to their academic progression in order to demonstrate the opportunities and value in academic pharmacy.Efforts to recognize excellence in teaching among our peers were increased across all Sections.On an administrative level, this past year marked an addition to the COS, with the Administrative Services Section.In building for the future, position descriptions for COS leadership positions were approved, and are attached as Appendix B. An update to the COS Standing Rules of Procedure has been accomplished and approved at the March Leadership retreat (Appendix C).Further, as the following document indicates, over 200 individuals were recognized, with untold more Section members, for their volunteer efforts on committees and task forces.Many thanks to everyone for their dedicated time and hard work in the ongoing growth of the COS and the Association.Timothy J. Ives COS TASK FORCES/COMMITTEES Themes, 2013 -2014 1. Valuing development of leaders/strategic planning across the COS (i.e., both Section and COS leadership roles) 2. Recognizing excellence in teaching and learning in each Section 3. Enhancing student growth in leadership through involvement in the activities (e.g., committees, task forces) of each Section