ACC and Campbell University Partner to Give Students Head Start Toward Admission in Health Sciences Program
(Above) Signing the agreement on the Campbell University campus were (from left) ACC President Dr. Algie Gatewood and Dr. Michael L. Adams, Dean of the Campbell University College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences.
(December 15, 2022) – Alamance Community College (ACC) and Campbell University have signed a Memorandum of Understanding agreement that opens the door for qualified ACC students to pursue careers as health professionals in the University’s College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences (CPHS).
Due to chronic shortages of health professionals in rural areas, Campbell University worked with ACC to create and cooperate in a program through which qualified students are offered priority interviews to enter Campbell by following a distinct academic protocol and by demonstrating high achievement.
The agreement provides two pathways toward full admission to Campbell University for high-achieving ACC students: the Guaranteed Interview Program and the Passport Program.
Campbell’s Guaranteed Interview Program allows students with at least 64 credit hours and a cumulative 3.0 GPA to be granted an admissions interview for programs in the College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences, following an acknowledged rigorous health science curriculum at Alamance Community College.
The Passport Program allows ACC students who come from rural areas, low socioeconomic status, and are underrepresented minorities to be granted an interview for programs in the College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences after matriculating through a pre-health curriculum at ACC. The candidate must also have at least 64 credit hours, a science-related and cumulative 3.2 GPA, and have demonstrated high engagement in leadership activities and community service.
Officially signing documents to seal the partnership during a December 15 ceremony on the Campbell University campus in Buies Creek, NC were ACC President Algie Gatewood and Dean of the College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences Dr. Michael L. Adams.
“ACC’s mission is to provide educational programs and services to prepare all members of our diverse community to succeed. This new partnership with Campbell University provides a collaboration that allows ACC students to succeed while also providing a pathway to continue their education in critically manned health sciences fields,” said Dr. Lisa Johnson, Vice President of Instruction at ACC.
As part of the agreement, Campbell University will designate a faculty or staff member to serve as a liaison between Campbell and ACC to coordinate and direct the programs, facilitate the interviews, assist with development of a pre-pharmacy club and review recommendations for admission to the programs.
“We at Alamance Community College are very grateful and excited to partner with Campbell University on this initiative that creates a pathway for many of our students to qualify for programs in the College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences,” said ACC President Dr. Algie Gatewood. “I commend the excellent personnel at Campbell for working so agreeably with our staff on this partnership.”
“CPHS is committed to transform students into professionals prepared to meet the complex healthcare needs of the diverse communities we serve,” said Dr. Michael L. Adams, Dean of the Campbell University College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences. “We welcome the opportunity to foster continued opportunities for ACC students as they pursue their education aspirations and look forward to a strong relationship with the institution for years to come.”
About Campbell University College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences
Campbell University College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences is committed to preparing
students to excel in the ever-expanding world of healthcare. In addition to the Doctor
of Pharmacy program, the College offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in clinical
research and in pharmaceutical sciences, a master’s degree in public health, and professional
degrees in nursing, physician assistant practice, and physical therapy. The College
announced in 2020 the addition of the first Doctor of Health Sciences program in North
Carolina and a 100% online RN to BSN program. https://cphs.campbell.edu/