Office of Student Affairs Mission Statement

In concert with the mission statement of the University of Toledo, College of Pharmacy, the mission of the Office of Student Affairs is to provide current and prospective students with advising and support services that help to ensure their success in completing their College degree programs. The staff is dedicated to supplying the highest quality of "pharmacy student care" possible.

College of Pharmacy Mission Statement

The mission of the College of Pharmacy is to educate students to meet the pharmaceutical needs of society, to advance pharmaceutical knowledge through research and to serve the profession and the community. Guiding principles are personal integrity, respect for humanity and professionalism.

What services are available through the Office of Student Affairs?

Students in the College of Pharmacy have access to a variety of support services through the Student Affairs Office. First and foremost are academic advising services.  Advising is available for all College of Pharmacy pre-professional and professional division students.  Reasons why you may consider making an advising appointment include, but are not limited to, the following: 

• Scheduling questions
• Difficulties in class
• Advice regarding University academic policies (ie – Add/drop, grade deletions, pass/no credit)
• Advice regarding University programs and resources (ie – student organizations, tutoring hours)
• Personal issues (all appointments are confidential)
• GPA calculation scenarios / Science GPA calculations
• Degree options / career choices
• Change of majors
• Transfer credit questions
• Consortium agreement signatures
• Academic performance issues
• Degree Audit questions
• Curriculum questions

 Additional services available through the Office of Student Affairs include:

• Student organization applications
• University forms (ie – pass/no credit, grade deletion)
• Notary services
• First aid
• Glass case postings in WO 1^st floor hallway (tutoring hours, misc. Student Affairs information)
• Dean’s list mailing
• Form processing (ie – intern’s license, transient student, car insurance-good student)
• A.C.P.E. Handbook available for reference 
• Variety of services for Student Organizations
  • Access to rooms in WO 1259
  • Access to folding table for DNA hallway
  • Access to glass cases in WO
  • Authorization to post signage in WO

Advisor Assignments

Pre-professional pharmacy students are assigned to academic advising teams.  These teams are as follows:

First Letter of Student’s Last Name

A – D: Dawn Ray/Deb Sobczak

E – S: Christine Wickenheiser/Deb Sobczak

T-Z:  Jose Trevino/Deb Sobczak

Pharm.D. and B.S.P.S. professional division students are assigned a faculty adviser. This individual can provide guidance regarding course work, career opportunities and professional development. In addition to the faculty adviser, professional division students are always welcome to meet Jing Meyer, the Coordinator of Advising for the Professional Division in the Office of Student Affairs. 

How to make an advising appointment

You can make an advising appointment two different ways – by calling the College of Pharmacy office (419-530-1904) or by stopping by Wolfe Hall Room 1227. Please be aware that you must schedule appointments at least one day ahead of time. Student Affairs administrative staff set the advising appointments.  If possible, please refrain from contacting advisers directly regarding scheduling.

Emailing advisers directly with quick questions is encouraged, in lieu of making an appointment. 

Office Hours: Monday through Friday 7:45 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Closed Saturday, Sunday, and University holidays

Mailing address:

College of Pharmacy
 Main Campus, Wolfe Hall
2801 W. Bancroft St. MS 608
Toledo, Ohio 43606

Web site: www.utoledo.edu/pharmacy
Email: pharmacy@utoledo.edu

Available times for advising appointments and walk-ins

Advising appointments are typically scheduled in 30 minute increments unless requested otherwise by the student.   Advising by appointment is available during the following dates/times:

Monday, Tuesday & Thursday: 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Wednesdays: WALK-INS ALL DAY– NO APPOINTMENT NEEDED, 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., with the exception of 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.

Thursdays: Satellite advising is also offered in the Carter East Residence Hall Rm. 4320 from 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. every Thursday.  No appointment needed.  You do not have to be a resident of Carter East to take advantage of this service, all pharmacy students are welcome.

Fridays:  Walk- in hours: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., by appointment 1:00 – 5:00 p.m.

Tips for successful advising appointments

• See your adviser every term, even if it isn't required.
• Come prepared for your advising appointment by bringing any questions you have so your adviser can address them.
• Arrive on time for your appointment. If you are late, you are cheating yourself of time with your adviser. Call to cancel an appointment you cannot keep.
• Use your adviser as a resource. Advisers are familiar with many programs and services on campus. If you do not know where to go for help, let your adviser point you in the right direction.
• Please be respectful and professional - Refrain from any cell phone use or texting during your appointment. 

	Christine N. Hinko, Ph.D. Professor of Pharmacology Associate Dean for Student Affairs 1227 Wolfe Hall B.A. in Chemistry, Clarion State College Ph.D. in Pharmacology, The Ohio State University A faculty member at the University of Toledo, College of Pharmacy since 1979 Primary Teaching: Functional Anatomy & Pathophysiology, Pharmacology Research Interests: Development and use of animal models in the study of epilepsy and antiepileptic drugs
	Deborah J. Sobczak, B.B.A. Coordinator of Advising and Student Affairs Undergraduate Student Contact Phone: (419) 530-1904, ext. 1995 1227 Wolfe Hall E-mail: dsobcza@utnet.utoledo.edu B.B.A., Dual Studies (Management & Finance) from The University of Toledo The University of Toledo College of Pharmacy since August 1995 Background includes: Credit Manager, Administration, Sales and Consumer Credit Experience as Block Watch leader, and Cross Country Coach
	José L. Treviño, B.A., M.A. Ed. Coordinator of Recruitment and Retention Adult and Transfer Student Contact Phone: (419) 530-1904, ext. 1992 1227 Wolfe Hall E-mail: jtrevin2@utnet.utoledo.edu B.A. Environmental Policy's and Analysis M.A. Education Background includes: Admissions, Job Placement, and Disabilities
	Jing Deng Meyer, M.A. ED Coordinator of Advising Phone: 530-1904, ext. 1916 1227D Wolfe Hall E-mail: jmeyer13@utnet.utoledo.edu M. Ed in Higher Education Administration, The University of Toledo M. Ed in Developmental Psychology, Hunan Normal University, China Background includes: Cross cultural higher education experiences, teaching, administration, academic advising, records management, and student affairs
	Dawn Ray, M.Ed. Coordinator of Internal Admissions Office of Student Affairs 1227 Wolfe Hall Phone: (419) 530-1904 E-mail: dawn.ray@utoledo.edu B.A. in Communication, The University of Toledo M.Ed in Higher Education, The University of Toledo Background includes: Admissions, Advising, Student Affairs
	Christine Wickenheiser, B.S. Academic Advisor Phone: (419) 530-1904 E-mail: Christine.Wickenheiser@utoledo.edu B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, The University of Toledo Background includes: College Coordinator in the Office of Undergraduate Admission at The University of Toledo, as well as engineering positions within the fluid power and filtration industries.
	Ben Bohland, BSBA Enrollment Management Specialist Phone: 530-1904, ext. 4173 1246 Wolfe Hall E-mail: ben.bohland@utoledo.edu B.S.B.A., Bachelor of Science Business Administration from Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, OH. Background includes: Job Placement, Recruitment and National Guard
	Pam Hennen Administrative Secretary Office of Student Affairs 1227 Wolfe Hall Phone: (419) 530-1904