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Claflin president establishes program with SCCP

Claflin University officials signed a memorandum of understanding with the South Carolina College of Pharmacy (SCCP) to establish a three-plus-one degree program that would eventually end with graduating students receiving a doctor of pharmacy degree.

Claflin President Dr. Henry Tisdale, center, signs an articulation agreement with the S.C. College of Pharmacy. He is joined by Alfred Moore, University of South Carolina, left, and Dr. Joseph DiPiro, right. In the back row from left are School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics Dean Dr. Verlie Tisdale, Department of Chemistry Chair Dr. Angela Peters, and Provost Dr. Karl S. Wright. Claflin University is located in Orangeburg.

"This is consistent with our mission to build partnerships and provide Claflin students with opportunities," said Claflin President Henry N. Tisdale, Ph.D. "It is important when students arrive at Claflin that they understand there is a clear path to success. This partnership with the South Carolina College of Pharmacy helps to accomplish that endeavor."

Under the agreement, Claflin students would attend the university for three years and pursue a Bachelor of Science degree in biochemistry. They can then transfer to SCCP with the goal of obtaining a doctorate of pharmacy.
SCCP Executive Dean Joseph DiPiro, PharmD, noted several Claflin students have either graduated or are currently enrolled from the institution. "We want more Claflin students in our program," said DiPiro.

During the signing of the agreement, DiPiro was joined by Alfred Moore, the director of student services at the University of South Carolina (USC) School of Pharmacy.

Claflin Department of Chemistry Chair Angela Peters, Ph.D., said this arrangement was truly exciting and could forge a path for future collaborations between the two institutions.

SCCP was formed in 2004 by integrating the pharmacy departments at USC and MUSC. It partners with the Greenville Hospital System University Medical Center to form a statewide approach to pharmacy education and research.

Friday, Feb. 8, 2013

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