OUCOP Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Equal Opportunity
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
By conducting a comprehensive, flexible, holistic review of all applicants, we strive to seat a diverse class constituted by academically gifted, highly motivated, resilient students who share a deep commitment to the values and goals of our profession and our college.
The holistic review gives individualized consideration to the applicant’s talents, accomplishments, experiences, and potential to contribute to the learning community by using information from the academic record, life history, recommendations, essays, and personal interview. Just as the university is committed to diversity and inclusion, so is OUCOP.
We recognize and respect the essential worth of each individual and value differences amongst groups. We aspire to create a community of people representing a multiplicity of identities including, but not limited to, race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, spiritual belief, geographic origin, abilities or disabilities, age, and socioeconomic status.
Our commitment to diversity and inclusion are for the following reasons:
- Understanding and valuing a patient’s culture is a key element of pharmacist competence and is best taught by life experience, rather than as an abstract object of study.
- Diversity promotes understanding in a pluralistic society and contributes to the breakdown of stereotypes and biases.
- A diverse student body promotes a rich, lively, and enlightened discussion and prepares students for a heterogeneous workforce and patient population.
- A diverse student body will contribute to a diverse pharmacist workforce and diverse leadership in pharmacy, supporting improvements in access to health care for diverse populations and a reduction in racial and ethnic disparities in health status.
Admissions Committee Mission Statement
OUCOP strives to enroll a diverse group of academically prepared exceptional students who exhibit the personal attributes, traits, interpersonal skills, and professionalism necessary for success within the professional program. OUCOP recognizes the importance of diversity as it enhances the learning environment, training experiences, and enriches campus life. We seek to assess students in a holistic manner giving individualized consideration to each applicant who might contribute to the college in this manner as well as exhibiting leadership potential in the practice of pharmacy.
Admissions Committee Vision
The Admissions Committee will lead the campus and the state in identifying and admitting a diverse and inclusive student body who fully embodies the mission and core values we strive to uphold. Further, the Admissions Committee will identify and admit students who will transform and lead their campus, their communities, their patients, and their society by providing exceptional pharmacy care and impacting health outcomes in a positive way.
Admissions Committee Core Values
In addition to exhibition of the college’s values, the Admissions Committee is committed to identifying and admitting a student body who exhibits the following values:
- Commitment to service to others
- Good ethical judgment
- Integrity in all they do
- Resilience and adaptability
- Reliability and dependability
- Accountability
- A collaborative and collegial spirit
- Commitment to life-long learning and curiosity
- Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills
- Creativity and innovation
- Cultural competence
- Excellent interpersonal and oral communication skills
- Effective written communication
Equal Opportunity Statements
The University of Oklahoma, in compliance with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, age, religion, disability, political beliefs, or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices, or procedures. This includes, but is not limited to: admissions, employment, financial aid, housing, services in educational programs or activities, or health care services that the University operates or provides.
Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies may be directed to: Bobby J. Mason, University Equal Opportunity Officer and Title IX Coordinator, 405-325-3546, bjm@ou.edu, or visit http://www.ou.edu/eoo.html.
In accordance with Title IX, no person in the United States, shall on the basis of sex be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving federal financial assistance.
Moreover, the University is committed to creating and maintaining a community where all persons who participate in University programs and activities, can work and learn together in an atmosphere free from all forms of harassment, exploitation, or intimidation. The University condemns discrimination based on sex, sexual harassment, sexual assault, and sexual misconduct. Any such activity committed by a member of the University community may subject the individual to University sanctions, as well as civil and criminal penalties.
The University will reasonably accommodate otherwise qualified individuals with a disability unless such accommodation would pose an undue hardship or would result in a fundamental alteration in the nature of the service, program or activity or would result in undue financial or administrative burdens. The term “reasonable accommodation” is used in its general sense in this policy to apply to employees, students and visitors.
All Web content and electronic publications, to the extent feasible, should be made accessible to people with disabilities. If accessibility is not feasible, the information should be available by alternative means. The Web Communications Department is the central point of contact for Web-related accessibility questions: webcomm@ou.edu or (405) 325-0058.
For accommodations on the basis of disability for any of our recruitment events or other programming, please contact the Office of Pharmacy Student Affairs at (405) 271-6598 or by email at OUPharmD@ouhsc.edu.