PHA 6279, Section 8932
POP Research Seminar
Abraham Hartzema
Office: HPNP 3339
Office Hours: By Appointment
Email:
Phone: (352) 273-6273 / Administrative Coordinator:
Kathryn Eclar
Office: HPNP 3337
Email:
Phone: (352) 273-9205
Brief Description:
POP Research Seminar consists of regular meetings of faculty and students who are engaged in research and advanced study to discuss their reports and findings. The broad purposes of research seminar include:
- disseminating new knowledge
- fostering discussion among investigators
- building collegial networks
- enhancing critical thinking
- spurring creativity; and
- improving research presentation skills.
General (Educational) Objectives:
Participants in research seminar will:
1. Learn about emerging and evolving theories, concepts, constructs and methods for research in pharmaceutical outcomes and policy.
2. Discuss concepts and research strategies with investigators who have complementary expertise and experience; and
3. Be exposed to new ideas beyond the limits of individual specialization, discipline, and research setting.
Specific Objectives
Knowledge:
Through research seminar, participants will:
1. Review concepts and increase understanding of research in pharmaceutical outcomes and policy;
2. See examples of research and learn about new applications of research methods; and
3. Solve practical problems in conducting research.
Skills:
As a result of research seminar, participants will increase their skills in:
1. Preparing and delivering a presentation;
2. Leading discussions;
3. Asking and responding to thoughtful questions:
4. Recognizing and validating approaches for initiating and conducting research; and
5. Increasing the efficiency and effectiveness of their research.
Attitudes:
As a result of research seminar, participants will enhance their appreciation of:
1. Introspection and self-appraisal of research;
2. The value of enlisting others in planning and thinking about research methods and projects; and
3. The need to actively participate and support colleagues in research.
Structure and Process of Seminar
The typical format for research seminar within the Department of Pharmaceutical Outcomes & Policy is a formal presentation followed by an opportunity for questions and discussion among the participants. Seminars are scheduled over two concurrent class periods (115 minutes). The minimum time allocated for a single presentation for senior students will be 45 minutes with up to 90 minutes or more available for more lengthy topics and detailed discussions. Fall 2010/Fall 2011 admits minimum allotted time will be 30 minutes.
Participants in research seminar rotate responsibility for leading the weekly meetings. Each graduate student will be designated as a seminar speaker at least once in each academic year.
Factors that contribute to successful seminars include the following (Chickering, Gamson, & Barsi 1989, Nakaji 1994):
- An open, safe, and supportive environment
- high expectations
- excellent facilitation
- cooperation among participants
- minimal structure and ample free time
- the sharing of ideas; and
- respect for diverse talents and ways of learning.
Roles and Responsibilities
Faculty Coordinators: Scheduling; evaluation and feedback; session moderator
Course Coordinator: Administrative details including seminar web site; audiovisual equipment and other supplies; communications with participants and invited guests
Speakers: To determine the order of speakers, most senior students will present first.
Example: A seminar was given on Monday , September 5. The student presenting on Monday, September 12 must send me his/her seminar title and abstract by Friday, September 2. This way we can announce the September 12 seminar title and email the abstractduring the Monday, September 5 seminar.
Monday / Tuesday / Wednesday / Thursday / Friday29
Seminar Day / 30 / 31 / 1 / 2
9/12 Seminar – send title and abstract to Kathryn
5
Seminar Day
Dr. Hartzema announces the 9/12 seminar title and KE emails 9/12 abstract / 6 / 7 / 8 / 9
12
Seminar Day / 13 / 14 / 15 / 16 Friday
Participants: Arrive on time, prepared to actively participate, or send your regrets to Dr. Hartzema and copy Kathryn Eclar. Complete the designated evaluation form following each seminar.
Background Reading and Materials
Speakers are encouraged to provide participants with background reading or recommendations for preparation in advance of their seminars. Presentation materials and reading recommendations should be provided to the administrative coordinator in electronic format for posting to the course web site by 5pm the Monday before your seminar.
Textbooks
None Required
Evaluations
Participants are asked to complete the peer evaluation and feedback form. Forms will be distributed and collected by the faculty and administrative coordinators. The completed forms will be given to faculty advisors for discussion with graduate student speakers. Graduate student performance, peer evaluations, and participation in group discussion in seminar will be reflected in students’ annual letters of evaluation.
Attendance Policy
Regular attendance and active participation is expected. Students will observe the courtesy of sending an email to Dr. Hartzema and copying Kathryn Eclar if they cannot attend seminar, preferably in advance. Email is the preferred method of communication, but a telephone call is acceptable if email is not an available option. Note that the faculty coordinators nor the administrative coordinator cannot approve absences; students should first seek approval from their advisors.
Communications
The Sakai system will be used for posting the presentation schedule and all other course materials. Periodic announcements and other mass communication will be sent by email and posted to Sakai. The Sakai system is available posting relevant articles before or after seminars, for follow-up questions and discussion, or updates on seminar subjects.
Participants should email the faculty coordinators about personal issues or questions. The administrative coordinator is responsible for administrative support only and is not authorized to change the schedule.
Grading
Information on current UF grading policies for assigning grade points:
If students elect to take POP Seminar for credit, grading is Satisfactory-Unsatisfactory (S-U)
Subject to college degree program and department guidelines, students may takeelective course work and earn grades of S (Satisfactory) or U (Unsatisfactory).A grade of S is equal to a C (2.0) or better. Grades earned under the S-U option do not carry grade point values and are not computed in the University of Florida grade point average. Courses with a grade of S will count as hours earned in a degree program. Such gradesare included in a student’s permanent academic record and are reflected on the transcript.Once the S-U option is approved, students cannot revert to a letter grade.
Students should note that other academic institutions and agencies may interpret a grade of U as a failing grade.
Students choosing the S-U option must be in good standing and cannot be on university academic probation. To elect the S-U option, students must obtain the approvals indicated on the form. They can elect the S-U option for only one course each term; this option is in addition to courses that are taught only on an S-U basis. Courses taken to fulfill the general education, College Level Academic Skills (CLASR) and the writing and math requirements cannot be taken S-U.
For fall, spring and summer C terms, the S-U option deadline is Friday of the third week of classes. For summer A and summer B terms, the deadline is Wednesday of the second week of classes.
Academic Integrity
Academic honesty and integrity are fundamental values of the University community and the University of Florida has adopted an Honor Code. Students and faculty at UF commit to holding themselves and their peers to the highest standards.
The University of Florida Honor Code:
We, the members of the University of Florida community, pledge to hold ourselves and our peers to the highest standards of honesty and integrity.
On all work submitted for credit by students at the university, the following pledge is either required or implied:
"On my honor, I have neither given nor received unauthorized aid in doing this assignment."
The quality of education at UF is dependent upon the community acceptance and adherence to the Honor Code. Anyone aware of a violation of the Honor Code is bound by honor to take corrective action.
Seminar participants will display the highest standards of scholarly conduct and ethical behavior in professional scientific research at all times. Research results will be presented without misrepresentation or bias. Plagiarism (using or copying another person’s work without attribution) is academic dishonesty. Any breech of academic integrity will be taken seriously, resulting in disciplinary action up to and including dismissal from UF.
For more information about academic honesty and the University of Florida’s Honor code, refer to Dean of Students Office and Student Judicial Affairs at
Accommodations for Students with Disabilities
Students requesting classroom accommodation must first register with the Dean of Students Office. The Dean of Students Office will provide documentation to the student who much then provide this documentation to the course instructor when requesting accommodation. Request for accommodation should be made at the beginning of the semester for exams or other assignments due during the semester.
Faculty and Course Evaluation
Faculty Evaluations. You will receive an email from the Curricular AffairsOffice requesting that you complete the faculty evaluations. If the course is team-taught, you will receive emails during the semester to alert you when to evaluate the faculty members. Please complete your faculty evaluations by the specified date and time by logging in with your GatorLink account at the following site
Faculty evaluations are important feedback for your course instructors and the University and receive major consideration in the tenure and promotion process. Your input via evaluations can make a difference in our College’s teaching activities, so participate, evaluate and our College will be better for it
The online faculty evaluation system is completely anonymous. When you submit an evaluation, the system marks that you have submitted an evaluation for the section (so you cannot submit multiple evaluations), but from that point on, there is no connection between you and the evaluation data. Faculty evaluations also provide useful information for students. The results of your evaluation input are made available to all students in future semesters at:
Course Evaluations. In the last few weeks of the course, you will receive an email with directions for completing a course evaluation. Note, course evaluations provide feedback that is different from the Faculty evaluations and both are very important to continuous improvement of our program.Course evaluations are used by the College to identify how to improve the how the course is designed and delivered. Therefore, our Courses will be better through your completion of these evaluations. You will complete Course Evaluations via a website that is different from Faculty Evaluations. These evaluations are also anonymous.