Publication Type: Abstract
Abstract: Objectives: The Curriculum Committee is in the process of reviewing the curriculum and ACPE Standards to determine the best method for approaching necessary curricular changes. To inform that process, the Committee surveyed other colleges of pharmacy to determine how they approached curricular revision, factors influencing revision decisions, and how they are ensuring compliance with ACPE Standards.
Methods: An e-mail was sent to 47 Curriculum Committee Chairs at other colleges of pharmacy. Recipients were asked to complete an on-line 13 question survey. Responses were voluntary and anonymous.
Results: The response rate was 34% (n=16). Respondents indicate the last major revision to their curriculum took place 5 or more years ago (44%) and the change was prompted by accreditation requirements (50%). Also, 62.5% will modify their existing curricula, 12.5% will develop a new curriculum, 12.5% will leave the curriculum alone, and 12.5% are unsure of the extent of changes. The faculty-led Curriculum Committee is responsible for curricular revision (94%). Barriers to curricular change include faculty workload (50%), lack of faculty acceptance of proposals for change (37.5%), and vacancies in key development or decision making positions (19%).
Implications: Recently revised ACPE curriculum standards are a driving force leading many schools of pharmacy to re-evaluate their curriculum for the first time in a number of years. Former proactive curricular revisions have served schools well as they now consider the ACPE Standards. Support for faculty in terms of standards review and workload considerations should be considered during this process.

Publication Type: Conference Paper/Unpublished Manuscript
Review Method: Peer Reviewed
Abstract: This manuscript employs a socialist-feminist perspective to examine the relationship between sport, gender, the media and capitalism. It contributes to critical theory by exploring ways in which gender is used to appeal to particular audiences for profit. I argue that commercial interests and marketing purposes are a major contributor to gendered practices and identities as related to sports.

This research uses content analysis of recent print and televisions advertisements, as well as a website that retails sporting goods to women to support these claims. Increased sports participation among females has helped to render in a new notion of femininity, which is reflected in cultural representations such as advertising. However, the notion that it is now acceptable for women to demonstrate masculine qualities and take on forms of male authority is often juxtaposed with images that insinuate that women also have obligations and responsibilities to appear sensual and retain at least some of the more stereotypical behaviors and characteristics of the “feminine.” This analysis demonstrates that there is a controlled expansion of gender roles for females by corporate capitalism in an attempt to reach the women’s market and profit off of merchandise, ticket sales and broadcast time for women’s sporting events.

Publication Type: Conference Paper/Unpublished Manuscript
Review Method: Peer Reviewed
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Abstract: Abstract: During the Cold War Japan maintained a fairly insulated defense strategy within the context of the U.S.-Japan alliance. Following the end of the Cold War events in the Persian Gulf, North Korea, and the Taiwan Straits brought a tension to the alliance and challenged Japan to reevaluate its role in international security affairs. In the ten years that have passed since Japan revised its National Defense Program Outline, a number of incremental, yet significant changes have occurred in Japan?s defense policies, culminating in the National Defense Policy Guidelines for FY2005. This paper will examine these changes with an eye to future U.S.-Japan security cooperation in defense of Japan and possible regional or international contingencies while taking account of the policy directions of the United States' 2006 Quadrennial Defense Review.