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P H o t o g r a P H i c m o m e n t s 1 7 1 67 students to the Pharm.D. program at the School of Pharmacy. "There's a great national need due to a shortage of pharmacists. This program builds on our strengths in the sci- ences, and on our outstanding reputation within the health care community from our nursing and nutrition programs," says President Reid. According to Forbes Magazine, pharmacy is one of the highest paying careers for women, and the field is growing at a rate of 17 percent per year. The School of Pharmacy expects to enroll up to 100 stu- dents each year. Housed in a state-of-the-art facility in downtown Hartford, the program is the only private school of phar- macy in the state. Featuring the Kathleen B. and Gene F. Bruyette Classroom in the Round (a high-tech class- room), the facility supports an intensive learning environ- ment for students and close interaction with faculty. The School of Pharmacy has adopted a non-traditional modu- lar schedule that is spread over three full years, rather than the typical four-year program. Students cover topics by organ systems, one at a time. "A professor teaches about the respiratory system, for example, in an integrat- ed way, covering the anatomy, diseases, drug treatments and associated adverse effects, and patient counseling," explains Reid. Students spend time in clinical settings throughout the three years, applying what they learn in pharmacies and health care facilities. Another logical extension of Saint Joseph's core strengths in health sciences is the College's professional doctorate program in nurse practice (DNP), which is cur- rently being finalized. "Our largest undergraduate pro- gram is nursing, and we also offer the master's level," says Reid. "Today, individuals with a nurse practitioner degree can work independently and write prescriptions. But as the world and the health care system have gotten more complex, nurses need more education to provide advanced level patient care." Central to the mission of SJC and all of its academic programs is a long-standing commitment to helping others. SJC was named to the Presidential Honor Roll for Community Service in 2009, 2010 and 2011. The College promotes a culture of service, with students participating in volunteer activities to support the needs of a variety of causes. Every College-sponsored club and organization is required to complete a service project. Students regularly organize fundraisers and donation drives. Each March a contingent of students use their spring break to participate in charitable projects in dif- ferent areas of the country. The College's Guyana Immersion Experience works with the Guyanese Sisters of Mercy to give students in a number of majors the opportunity participate in academic and service activi- ties with Guyanese students, while also conducting research. Mercy Week is an annual tradition in which members of the College community engage in service activities throughout the Greater Hartford region. The original vision of the Sisters of Mercy lives on at the SJC campus. As the College builds on its success and expands into new areas, its focus on academic excellence blended with a values-based approach to education has not diminished, and its legacy of deep and enduring positive impact continues to grow. These values thrive in the beauty of its tree-lined campus and within the warmth of its nurturing and secure community. Additionally, Saint Joseph College has built upon its com- mitment to diversity, and is now one of the most diverse comprehensive institutions in Connecticut. Above: Students seeking careers in health care or the biomedical sciences benefit greatly from the rigorous academic programs and faculty expertise. Below: The Saint Joseph College School of Pharmacy, located at Hartford 21 on Trumbull Street in downtown Hartford, includes the Kathleen B. and Gene F. Bruyette Classroom in the Round, a technology-focused, interdis- ciplinary center of education, knowledge sharing and special events created by a $1 million gift from the Bruyettes, longtime bene- factors of Saint Joseph College. JohnMarinelli