Dean
Cedarville University, Ohio
In April 2021, Dr. Jeffrey Bates was appointed Dean of Cedarville University’s School of Pharmacy after serving as Associate Dean for five years. Dr. Bates’ career of 30+ years has allowed him the opportunity to recruit, inspire, and equip more than 2,400 Pharmacists. He works tirelessly to ensure students’ passions and abilities align well, preparing them for a lifetime of patient care. Throughout his career, Dr. Bates has strived to exceed expectations, modeling excellent care and strong servant-leadership.
In the years prior to joining Cedarville, Dr. Bates served at Ferris State University’s College of Pharmacy as Assistant Dean and Director of Student Success. While at Ferris, he founded the Ferris Pharmacy Care Clinic in 2013. Located inside Ferris’ College of Pharmacy, students continue to hone their clinical skills, assuring comprehensive care to underserved patients in and around Mecosta County. Further, he shared clinical responsibilities in an Interdisciplinary Diabetes Clinic, facilitating experiential and inter-professional learning for pharmacy, optometry, and nursing students.
Dr. Bates has helped lead several non-profit organizations, serving on the Board of Directors for the Michigan Pharmacists Association, Hope House Free Medical Clinic, Cran Hill Ministries, Peplinski Group, and Christian Pharmacy Fellowship International. He has served as a deacon at Grace Baptist Church in Cedarville as well as led committees in the American Academy of Colleges of Pharmacy and at the Michigan Pharmacist’s Association. Currently, he serves on the Christian Pharmacists Fellowship International Board of Directors and chairs its Educational Affairs Committee.
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