Student Senate

The purpose of the Student Senate is to serve and represent all PharmD Students by acting as the student governing body, enforcing the rules established in the Senate Constitution, and receiving, discussing, and disseminating information and opinions of the student body to the appropriate persons. Senate aims to add value to the PharmD Student experience and establish an environment where every student is able to learn, grow, and develop as competent professionals. Senate works closely with the Office of Curricular and Student Affairs, the Dean of the School of Pharmacy, the Pharmacy Alumni Association, the Graduate and Professional Student Government, and various other administrative leaders within the School of Pharmacy. Student Senate consists of the Senate Executive Board, Class Officers, the Asheville Executive Committee, and a variety of committees on both campuses. The Senate Executive Board have compiled a comprehensive list of Senate Committees that you will have the opportunity to apply for in September.

Mission: To promote a culture of wellness and success for the entire student body by providing meaningful and effective resources and programming, and acting as transparent and accessible representatives and liaisons for the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy

Vision: Senate Promotes professional development, personal wellness, and a unified student body

The purpose of the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy Student Senate is to represent all doctor of pharmacy students by acting as the student governing body, enforcing the rules established in the Senate Constitution, and receiving, discussing, and disseminating information and opinions of the student body to the appropriate persons. Senate ensures that every student is represented so that no voice is left unheard, thus establishing an environment where every student is able to learn, grow, and develop as competent professionals. To complement this mission, the Student Senate has established goals that are focused on improving the students’ quality of life in addition to improving the continued excellence and status of the School. These goals are as follows:

• Establish the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy as the number one pharmacy school in the nation by increasing academic performance and visibility at the national level
• Increase student awareness about our profession through the encouragement of attendance at professional meetings, involvement in professional organizations, participation in clinical discussions, and volunteerism
• Increase personal and professional interaction among students in the PY1, PY2, and PY3 classes
• Increase communication between students and faculty
• Promote interactions and unity among the campuses at Chapel Hill and Asheville

Student Senate Officers

PY4 Class Officers – Class of 2021

PY3 Class Officers – Class of 2022

 PY2 Class Officers – Class of 2023

 PY1 Class Officers – Class of 2024