University of Cincinnati - Cincinnatian Yearbook (Cincinnati, OH)

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College of Pharmacy The College of Pharmacy. an integral part of the University of Cincinnati Medical Center, offered three areas of educational programing. In the Undergraduate Program, the student acquired the Bachelor's of Science degree in Pharmacy. The graduate program offered advanced scientific and professional degrees and the continuing education programs assisted pharmacy practitioners to maintain and improve their prof255i0nal skills and service to the public. The Pharmacy graduates today are undertaking new and active roles by becoming more involved with patients in the community and hospital settings. Pharmacists provide patient care services. such as monitoring drug regimens and serving as drug information consultants to health practitioners and the public. Through its educational research and service programs. outstanding facilities and internationally recognized faculty. the College of Pharmacy is dedicated to providing highly competent pharmacists who practice their profession with the authority which only a sound education can provide. It is through these graduates that the College has manifested its tradition of excellence and can be considered one of the centers of excellence t within the University of Cincinnati? ' e a Dr Arthur Glasser serves as Dean of the College of Pharmacy. Precise measurements are an important aspect of a pharmaast's training The white lab coat is a feCOngable unufmm of pharmicmts. students inciuded. Students receive instruction on the proper care and distributiun of medicmes. Personal instruction aids students through the pharmacy- program 24 Academics

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College of Nursing and Health The college of Nursing and Health originated in 1889 as the Cincinnati Training School for Nursesr During the first quarter of the twentieth century, the program was accorded professional rank and became one of the first baccalaureate programs in nursing in the country. The college now offers two degree granting programs. the Bachelor of Science in Nursing and the Master of Seience in Nursing, as well as non; degree programs in continuing education As its goal, the College of Nursing and Health encompassed education, research and services that together would provide essential preparation for those pursuing a career in professional nursing. Professional nursing had as its purpose to serve the individual, family and c:cm'lmunitg,I by the promotion of health. the prevention of illness, and the care and rehabilitation of the acute and chronically ill. To the college, nursing encompassed both a science and an art. The science 0t nursing consisted of a unique and growing number of theories as well as an integration of knowledge from related disciplines. The art of nursing was the creative and humanistic application of nursing Science .3 Learning to care for children is an integral par1 DI the nuTSan training program. Jeanette R. Spero l5 Dean of the College of Nursing and Health. Student nurses practice health care treatments on dummies. The Nursing and Health building is located on the corner 0! the Medical Complex and houses classrooms. offices and labs. Nurses intern in hospitals to coincide With their lecture and lab courses whtch better prepares them for daily contact with patients. Academics 23

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,5 School of Social Work In 1982 the School of Social Work was established as an independent unit within the university. It has originally been a school in the now dissolved College of Community Servicest The SchoolsT graduate and undergraduate programs have been fully accredited by the Council on Socml Work Education. Accreditation enabled graduates to be eligible for membership in professional organizations and for undergraduates to gain advanced standing upon entry into a graduate level program. The undergraduate program was designed to prepare students for positions as social work practitioners involving direct contact with clients. Students entered the program at a junior year level after completing two years of Liberal Arts training The two years of study under the School of Social Work involved classroom exercises as well as field experience from a variety of agencies in the Cincinnati area. The undergraduate level focused on a generalist preparation while graduate level students specialized in particular areas of interest. In order for the graduates to provide a range of services to a diverse population, the school promoted an understanding of the ethical requirements of social work, and an appreciation of the differences in social systems. a Dr. Sheldon Siegel is director at the new college Working with children is a portion of social work training Students are trained to deal with the diversi- ty of individuals within society. Field study at local hospitals lets students become familiar with working with patients. Care for the elderly has become a strong social concern for which students prepare. Academics 25