Month: August 2021

Ken Baker Memorial Student Scholarship for Students in Pharmacy or Pharmacy Law

The American Society for Pharmacy Law (“ASPL”) is seeking applicants for the Ken Baker Memorial Student Scholarship.  The purpose of this scholarship is to support students in pharmacy and pharmacy law to attend the annual ASPL Developments in Pharmacy Law Seminar where they will: 1) attend up to 15 hours of continuing education sessions; and 2) network with industry professionals from across the country.  Funding for this scholarship is subject to vary year to year based upon the operational funds available to ASPL.

The recipient will receive a complimentary registration to the annual Developments in Pharmacy Law Seminar in the current year to earn up to 15 hours of continuing education and participate in a variety of networking opportunities.  A complimentary hotel-stay up to 3 nights at the conference hotel (room & tax only) and reimbursement of up to $750 travel to attend the conference.  Recipients will also receive a complimentary 1 year ASPL Student Membership giving access to monthly member newsletters, reduced registration fees for live and on-demand webinars and potential participation in various ASPL committees and work groups.

Eligibility Applicant must be a full-time student of an ACPE accredited entry-level pharmacy degree program in the U.S. 
OR A full-time student enrolled in an ABA-accredited law school to pursue the JD degree. Applicant must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident of the U.S. Applicant must be actively enrolled in school November 4-7, 2021 of the Developments in Pharmacy Law Seminar. 

Selection Criteria
The selection process includes review of: Academic transcripts from law school or college of pharmacy Letter of reference from law school or pharmacy professor A brief essay (500 words or less) of the applicant’s interest in pharmacy law and how attendance at the conference will help in their career pursuits ASPL may require additional information as part of the application process as it deems necessary to select a recipient who best meets the purposes of the scholarship.  Financial need is not a criterion 
Deadline for submission of an application is September 15, 2021.  The recipient of the Scholarship will be notified no later than October 1, 2021.

All required information is to be submitted to:
American Society for Pharmacy Law
Scholarship Committee
PO Box 7317
Springfield, IL 62791
Or by email to administration@aspl.org

UNIVERSITY OF AKRON SCHOOL OF LAW FALL 2021 IN-PERSON LEARNING AND TEACHING POLICIES

The following are the policies regarding teaching and learning at the School of Law for the Fall 2021 semester.  These policies are subject to change if necessary due to public health conditions, government regulations or guidelines, University regulations or policies, accreditation requirements, or other factors.

Student learning.  For any course listed as in-person on the schedule, students will be required to attend class in person unless the UA Office of Accessibility has granted an accommodation that allows them to take classes online.  Students seeking an accommodation should contact the Office of Accessibility (https://www.uakron.edu/access/, access@uakron.edu, 330-972-7928).  Instructors may make limited exceptions for pedagogical reasons or to accommodate temporary circumstances such as illness; however, instructors should consult with Associate Dean Emily Janoski-Haehlen (ejanoskihaehlen@uakron.edu) to verify consistency with accreditation standards and school policy.

Faculty teaching.  The administration will determine the delivery mode of each course in consultation with the faculty member.  For courses offered on an in-person basis, instructors will be required to teach in person unless the UA Office of Human Resources has granted an ADA accommodation that allows them to teach online. Associate Dean Emily Janoski-Haehlen (ejanoskihaehlen@uakron.edu) may grant limited exceptions for pedagogical reasons or to accommodate temporary circumstances such as illness.

Coming Soon – Fall Coursebooks Available for Checkout

This Fall Semester, the library will have coursebooks available for checkout again! We aim to have all the coursebooks available shortly before the start of classes. However, it depends when we are notified of needs, when shipments arrive and when forthcoming books are made available. So, you may want to contact the library before you make a special trip to come and look at a new coursebook. Coursebooks can be checked out for four hours at a time.