Office of Student Affairs Staff
The Office of Student Affairs is located within the Student Services Center.
Phone: 312-996-7242
Email:
pharmosa@uic.edu for current PharmD students
pharmd@uic.edu for prospective students
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Thomas TenHoeve, PhD Associate Dean
- Serves on the College’s administrative team
- Oversees all aspects of the Office of Student Affairs, including all OSA Services, Programs, and the OSA Staff members on both campuses
email: tenhoeve@uic.edu
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Charles McPherson, PharmD Assistant Dean
- Administers the BS in Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Addresses registration and student progression matters
- Provides oversight for the Student Accommodation Process
- Assists PharmD students with licensing
- Addresses other student matters
email: charles@uic.edu
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Kelly Liang, College of Pharmacy Recruiter
- Develops and executes recruitment strategies for the College of Pharmacy
- Develops marketing tools for recruitment purposes
- Works with Student Ambassadors and Peer Advisors
- Executes pathway programs
- Provide pre-admissions advising & transcript review
email: kliang20@uic.edu
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Deb Fox, MEd, Director of Alumni & Student Engagement
- Leads the way on topics related to careers services and opportunities
- Works closely with alumni, faculty and students to provide opportunities related to internships, residencies, fellowships, networking, mock interviews, career fairs, showcases, etc.
- Residency and Fellowship Prep Committee member – helps fourth year students navigate the processes specifically related to these areas.
email: dfox4@uic.edu
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Dan DiCesare, MEd, Director of Student Affairs – Chicago
- Answers day-to-day student questions
- Provides oversight for Pharmacy Student Council
- Guides admissions process
- Oversees admissions scholarships process
- Advises Admissions Committee on enrollment trends and best practices
email: dicesare@uic.edu
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Josie Clark, MSEd, Director of Student Affairs – Rockford
- Provides academic advising
- Answers day-to-day student questions
- Provides oversight for Pharmacy Student Council
- Provides oversight for Office of Student Affairs in Rockford
- Oversees High School Pharmacy Camp & Summer Pharmacy Institute
- Provides oversight for recruitment materials, initiatives, and campaigns
email: jmclark7@uic.edu
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Tierra Biggus, MA, Academic Advisor – Rockford
- Provides academic advising
- Ensures credits are on track for graduation
- Addresses academic concerns
- Answers day-to-day student questions
- Provide oversight to student organizations
- Provide wellness programming
- Provide student programming
- Work with Student Ambassadors & Peer Advisors in Rockford
- Provide pre-admissions advising & transcript review
email: tierrab@uic.edu
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David Brand, MEd, Academic Advisor – Chicago
- Provides academic advising
- Ensures credits are on track for graduation
- Address academic concerns
- Answer day-to-day student questions
- Provide oversight to student organizations, including event approval
- Provide wellness programming
- Provide student programming through the Office of Student Affairs
- Provide pre-admissions advising & transcript Review
email: dbrand@uic.edu
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Valentino Gasca, Program/Student Advisor
- Monitors the OSA email (pharmosa@uic.edu)
- answer questions
- Processes enrollment verification letters
- Assists with student accommodations
- Handles pharmacy technician paperwork
- Assists OSA staff with general student programming
- Answers questions for prospective students
email: gascav13@uic.edu