About Us

Vision, Mission, Goals

Vision Statement

The SIUE School of Pharmacy, located in a major metropolitan university, is committed to providing excellence in pharmaceutical education and the development of pharmacy leaders as a service to the community in the improvement of the quality of health care services.

Mission Statement

The mission of the School is to prepare health care professionals capable of providing high-quality health care to meet the diverse pharmaceutical care needs of the citizens of Illinois and to serve the profession of pharmacy through a balanced program of education, research, service and patient care. The SIUE School of Pharmacy embraces the educational philosophy of the University, which is dedicated to communication, expansion and integration of knowledge through excellence in its teaching programs; through the scholarly, creative and research activity of its faculty, staff and students; and through professional and community service.

Goals

The goals of the SIUE School of Pharmacy are:

1. To prepare graduates of the professional program to apply the pharmaceutical, social, administrative, and clinical sciences in order to deliver pharmaceutical care in a manner that promotes positive health outcomes and in an interdisciplinary role.
2. To foster intellectual curiosity and a commitment to lifelong learning.
3. To provide programs, services, and resources that foster an environment for the personal and professional growth of students, alumni, practitioners and faculty.
4. To contribute to the advancement of the clinical, basic medical and pharmaceutical sciences.
5. To contribute to the advancement of pharmacy practice through research and scholarship and by service to the profession.
6. To inculcate a spirit of respect for diversity and good citizenship.