Former Auburn professor hired as associate dean of pharmacy
Janel Shoun |
Thomas Campbell, of Franklin, formerly on the clinical faculty at Auburn University School of Pharmacy and a senior director at a pharmaceutical company, has been hired as the associate dean of academic affairs in Lipscomb’s College of Pharmacy beginning Monday, Jan. 29.
Campbell began his pharmacy career in 1991 after graduating from the University of Tennessee College of Pharmacy. During his career the Hohenwald native has worked as a clinical pharmacy coordinator at Columbus Regional Health-System in Columbus, Ga., as an assistant clinical professor for Auburn University School of Pharmacy and in the pharmaceutical industry for sanofi-aventis (cq) Pharmaceuticals.
Roger Davis, dean of Lipscomb’s College of Pharmacy, appointed earlier this month, said Campbell brings the right combination of top-notch experience and commitment to Christian service.
“I’m excited about Tom coming on at Lipscomb because he is exceptionally well-qualified, with experience in hospital pharmacy practice, education and in research within the pharmaceutical industry,” said Davis, who taught Campbell at UT and has crossed career paths with him over the years. “In addition to his breadth of experience, Tom also has a driven vision for the future of pharmacy practice and the need for practitioners who are devoted to a life of service.”
As Lipscomb launches the first pharmacy program at a private Christian college in Tennessee, Campbell’s focus will be on ensuring that Lipscomb’s program meets the accreditation standards of the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE).
To that end, Campbell brings experience helping Auburn University convert their pharmacy program to an exclusive doctorate program when the ACPE required that change in the 1990s. In addition, as senior director of the sanofi-aventis (cq) regional medical liaison team, Campbell works with health care and pharmacy leaders throughout the nation. His positive working relationships will prove helpful as Lipscomb sets up clinical sites, recruits faculty and students, and works with accreditation officials.
“I love the pharmacy profession and I look forward to bringing more quality practitioners into the career field. I am especially excited about this opportunity at Lipscomb knowing that we will develop practitioners who will be committed to delivering exceptional patient care grounded in Christian values.” Campbell said.
In November, the Lipscomb Board of Trustees approved the creation of a College of Pharmacy – the third pharmacy school approved in Tennessee and the first in Middle Tennessee . Officials are planning for an inaugural class of around 75 students to begin in the fall of 2008.
As the only private, faith-based program in Tennessee, Lipscomb’s pharmacy program will draw a national student body, being especially attractive to students looking for faith-based education and world-wide service opportunities.