International Society of Pharmaceutical Engineering (ISPE)

The International Society of Pharmaceutical Engineering is a nonprofit organization whose purpose is to promote the interests of engineers and other professionals in the pharmaceutical and biotechnical industries. The goal of the student chapter of ISPE is to familiarize students, faculty, and other interested individuals with the many aspects of the pharmaceutical, biotechnical, and related biomedical disciplines. Through meetings, conferences, and seminars, ISPE promotes educational exchanges, the development of career opportunities, and networking with professionals in the pharmaceutical and biotechnical industries. Student members who are interested in pursuing careers in the pharmaceutical or biotechnical industries may apply for academic scholarships from the Carolina Chapter of ISPE.

 The Rho Chi Pharmaceutical Honor Society

Rho Chi is the national honor society for pharmacy and as such is recognized in national and international academic circles. The fundamental objective of Rho Chi is to promote the advancement of the pharmaceutical sciences through the encouragement and recognition of sound scholarship. High standards of intellectual and scholarly achievement are requisites for election to membership.

The Gamma Iota Chapter, established at Campbell University School of Pharmacy on April 15, 1994, seeks to increase the awareness of pharmacists about the ethical and social responsibilities of the profession of pharmacy. In part, this is accomplished by public recognition (symbolized by the awarding of the Rho Chi pin) of high intellectual and scholarly achievement among the students, alumni, and faculty of the School of Pharmacy.

Academy of Students Pharmacists (ASP)

ASP is the student branch of the American Pharmacists Association (APhA). This is the largest student organization on campus with 65-80% of each class enrolled. There are many opportunities to serve on committees and interact with other students of pharmacy at regional and national meetings. Our chapter had the distinct honor of hosting the 1996 Midyear Regional Meeting in Raleigh. This brought regional as well as national attention to Campbell University. ASP also has a close relationship with the North Carolina Association of Pharmacists (NCAP). Locally, the chapter sponsors a Wellness Fair on campus each fall as well as Operation Diabetes and Operation Immunization. ASP also coordinates activities for National Pharmacy Week and Poison Prevention Week. ASP also holds a Patient Counseling Competition each year, which the winner goes on to compete at the National Competition during the Annual APhA-ASP meeting.

Kappa Epsilon (KE)

Kappa Epsilon is a national professional fraternity that promotes women in pharmacy. This organization was founded in May of 1921. The Alpha Rho chapter at Campbell began in 1987. KE fosters five purposes or ideals: to unite women in pharmacy, to cooperate with the faculties of colleges where chapters are established, to stimulate in its members a desire for high scholarship, to foster a professional consciousness, and lastly to provide a bond of lasting loyalty, interest, and friendship. Our chapter participates in community, professional, and university activities. These activities include glucose screening, pharmacy awareness seminars, and adopt-a-highway.

Kappa Psi Pharmaceutical Fraternity

Kappa Psi is the oldest pharmacy fraternity in the nation. On April 23, 1987, the Delta Lambda Chapter of Kappa Psi was established at Campbell University School of Pharmacy. The fraternity sponsors many activities within the university and the community including blood pressure screenings, a fall and spring blood drive, and a Halloween Carnival for the children at Falcon Children’s Home. Kappa Psi holds an Annual Cadet Ball in the spring at Myrtle Beach, SC, as well as, various social events throughout the year. During its relatively short existence here at Campbell, Delta Lambda has received many prestigious awards including the National Scholarship Tray in 1991 and being named Province II Chapter of the Year in 1991, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996. Delta Lambda’s highest award was recognition as Kappa Psi’s Best Collegiate Chapter in the Nation in 1993 and second in 1994 at the Grand Council Convention.

Phi Delta Chi Fraternity

CPFI is an interdenominational group open to all pharmacy students and faculty.  The goal of the fellowship is to share the gospel of Jesus Christ.  As such, dedication to spiritual growth, fellowship among pharmacy students, and serving the Lord through the practice of pharmacy is emphasized.  The organization meets for weekly Bible studies conducted by CPFI members, Campbell University faculty, classmates, or guest speakers.  Other functions include the annual Chili Cook-Off in the fall and Dessert Bake-Off in the spring; all proceeds go towards a designated charity.  Additionally, CPFI provides a special Easter service for all students and faculty and participates in various mission trips. 

Phi Lambda Sigma is the national society for the recognition of those students, alumni, and faculty of pharmacy who have exhibited outstanding service and leadership on the advancement of the profession of pharmacy. The goal of the Alpha Zeta Chapter, established in 1990, is to encourage, recognize, and promote leadership within the pharmacy profession. Special attention is given to developing leadership qualities among students. Member selection is based on a student’s ability to demonstrate exemplary leadership, dedicated service to the advancement of the profession, and scholastic achievement.

American Society of Consultant Pharmacists (ASCP)
The American Society of Consultant Pharmacists is the international professional association that provides leadership, education, advocacy, and resources to advance the practice of consultant and senior care pharmacy. This organization focuses on educating students about the opportunities that exist in the field of geriatric pharmacy and provides community service projects to allow pharmacy students to reach out and educate the elderly population about medication and disease management.

Student Advisory Board for the Clinical Research Program (SAB)

The Clinical Research Student Advisory Board is a democratically elected group of Clinical Research students who meet to discuss policies and procedures which affect students in the Clinical Research program. They are an integral part of the School of Pharmacy Student Executive Board (PSEB). Their recommendations are carried forward to PSEB, faculty committees, and school administration for consideration and/or action. 

Campbell University School of Pharmacy became the first pharmacy school in the state to begin a student forum of the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP). We serve the students in various ways to inform them of all the career opportunities in health systems pharmacy. The student society works closely with its ASHP-affiliated state chapter North Carolina Association of Pharmacists (NCAP), as well as, with ASHP Pharmacy Student Forum. These organizations work together to present speakers, provide services, and conduct activities which improve relations between pharmacy students and practitioners.

Student National Pharmaceutical Association (SNPhA)

SNPhA is the student affiliate of the National Pharmaceutical Association (NPhA). SNPhA is an education and service association concerned about pharmacy and health care issues and the need for greater minority representation in pharmacy and pharmaceutical science. The purpose of SNPhA is to plan, organize, coordinate, and execute programs geared toward the improvement of the health, social, and educational environment of the community while providing opportunities for professional development. The organization strives to develop leadership skills, provide education about national health care issues, develop a positive image of minority health professionals, educate minority communities about better health care practices and increase their awareness and understanding of diseases, and develop the role of minority health professionals as vital members of the health care team.

The Pharmacy Student Executive Board (PSEB)

The Pharmacy Student Executive Board oversees student activities of the School of Pharmacy as a whole. Each pharmacy organization is represented at the meetings. PSEB holds social events for pharmacy students (including students in the pharmaceutical sciences and clinical research programs) such as the Fall Dance, Winter Formal, and Talent/Variety Show. This past fall, several students attended the "One Vision, One Voice" meeting at UNC to address the unification of all pharmacy organizations. PSEB also holds an annual auction as a fundraiser. The auction proceeds from Fall 1999 will go towards a charity. The organization financially assists organizations in the School of Pharmacy for activities such as seminars, a homecoming float, cookouts, and P-1 name tags. In addition, PSEB assumes service responsibilities to students such as purchasing and maintaining a copier and publishing student directories.

National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA)

The student chapter of NCPA is an organization established to promote community pharmacy. It stands for those interested in independent retail pharmacy. NCPA represents many different specialties within pharmacy such as compounding, long term care consulting, home infusion, and disease state management in areas like diabetes and respiratory care. The organization is also very active in political issues that face community pharmacists.

Our chapter often sponsors speakers to come and raise our awareness of what direction independent pharmacy is headed. In the past, we have had visitors from the National NCPA headquarters, compounding pharmacists, and Campbell graduates who now practice in their own community pharmacies. NCPA has coordinated blood pressure screenings and patient counseling clinics with independent pharmacy owners. This is one way members can experience pharmaceutical care in a retail setting. Other community service projects have been Hurricane Mitch relief donations, canned food drives, sponsoring families at Thanksgiving, and many others throughout the past. Annually, we have two large fund raising drives. We sell Halloween candy bags and Valentine’s Day candy bags.

Opportunities in NCPA are endless. Each year, fifteen scholarships from the national association are offered to pharmacy students from each pharmacy school in the nation. Campbell is proud to have had students receive this award in the past. There is a yearly mid-year meeting of NCPA where students are encouraged to network with other students and potential employers. In addition, NCPA hosts student interns at the national headquarters in Alexandria, Virginia.