Welcome New Faces in the Office of Experiential Education
Anita Cleven, PharmD, RPh, has been promoted to the assistant dean for experiential education in the School of Pharmacy, effective Sept. 1.
The Office of Experiential Education comprises a significant component of the School of Pharmacy curriculum and continuous support to the experiential education team and its operation is vital to the school’s success. This new leadership structure will enhance the autonomy of office, strengthen the operation of experiential education, and maximize the connection between the Office of Experiential Education and the leadership team at the School of Pharmacy. Per Dean Karimi,
“During the last two years, Dr. Cleven has demonstrated consistent growth in academia, particularly, in experiential education," said School of Pharmacy Dean Reza Karimi. "I firmly believe the school has a committed leadership team and the addition of Anita to deans will increase the diversity of the team and productivity of the school’s operations. Equally, I am confident this new leadership structure will enrich the quality of EE team, preceptor development programs, and IPPE and APPE sites.”
Joining Dr. Cleven are Huy Hoang, PharmD, Melanie Belles, MSEd, and Jackson Ross, MA.
Hoang is the new coordinator for experiential advancement who joined the School of Pharmacy in September 2017 with the rank of assistant professor. Dr. Hoang received his bachelor of arts in economics from the University of Washington, Seattle, in 2009 and his PharmD from the Washington State University College of Pharmacy, Spokane, in 2014. Since 2014, Dr. Hoang has practiced as a community pharmacist in Oregon. Dr. Hoang will bring his community patient care skills to students, support to our preceptor development programs, and will assist the OEE in providing high-quality student experiences across IPPE and APPE sites.
Belles is the new coordinator for experiential education who joined the School of Pharmacy in August 2017. She has a master of science in adult education from the Indiana University, 2015; bachelor of arts in romance languages (Spanish & Italian) from the University of Oregon, 2006; and bachelor of arts in history, from the University of Oregon, 2006. She has more than 10 years of experience in the field of adult & continuing education. Her skills and education will enrich the quality of the OEE and their initiatives.
Ross has been promoted to admissions and experiential strategist. He joined the School in July 2015 and is an asset for the Office of Student Affairs and the OEE. In his new role he will be involved in strategic planning and assessment for the OEE and the admissions process.
The OEE is excited to work with you!
It’s that time of year again when the Office of Experiential Education solicits advanced and introductory availability for our 2018-2019 academic year! Should you require assistance or have questions, please contact the Office of Experiential Education at sopexperiential@pacificu.edu.