(399) Creating a Culture of Creativity, Collaboration, Community, and Compassion among Faculty and Staff

Similar to most institutions, coming out of the COVID-19 pandemic, faculty were adjusting to new teaching methods, classroom technologies, and student needs. Additionally, ONU faculty were in the midst of a significant curricular revision, preparation of an ACPE self-study, and introducing a new Dean to the campus in Autumn of 2023. Upon review of AACP surveys, faculty were showing signs of burnout and dissatisfaction, at least in part to these factors. Despite this perception, ACPE site visit highlighted the culture among faculty and strong emphasis on student support during an accreditation visit. In order to build and refocus upon the strong existing culture, in addition to other curricular and functional operations, an emphasis was placed on faculty culture throughout the academic year. Three cultural tenets were shared at every College meeting: 1) Make a difference every day, 2) Think Us, Not I, and 3) Pursue Excellence. Other tasks included a rotating faculty member presenting their individual pharmacy story and optional faculty development and social events. Collaboration was celebrated and assurance that student development and progression remained the priority of faculty and staff. Future AACP and internal surveys will determine the impact of the efforts.