Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences announces the appointment of Jonathan Phipps to the role of associate vice president of diversity, equity and inclusion. Phipps will join the College on August 1, 2023.
In this new role, Phipps will develop and implement a comprehensive diversity, equity and inclusion plan which will be woven through ACPHS’ strategic plan. He will also seek to ensure programs promote the importance and value of a diverse and equitable college environment inclusive all members of the campus community.
“A passionate educator, Jonathan’s expertise will guide the ACPHS community to create a sense of belonging by working with faculty, staff and students, enabling us to work toward our collective goal of meeting the evolving needs of the community and promoting sustainable, positive change,” said ACPHS President Toyin Tofade.
Prior to joining ACPHS, Phipps served as equity coordinator for the Southern Vermont Supervisory Union in Bennington, Vermont. He has also worked in a variety of capacities throughout his career where he was able to combine his passion for political outreach/advocacy and educating youth including Berkshire Farm Center for Youth and as a high school history teacher in the Baltimore City Public Schools.
He holds a master’s in Arts and Social Sciences from the University of Melbourne – Melbourne VIC; a bachelor’s in Political Science from Salisbury University; and an associate’s in Liberal Arts from Howard University.
About Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Founded in 1881, Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (ACPHS) is a private, independent college dedicated to educating the next generation of leaders to improve the health of society. The College offers 12 undergraduate and graduate degree programs, including the only Masters of Biomanufacturing and Bioprocessing degree in the state. Students have myriad opportunities to extend what they are learning in the classroom through experiential learning opportunities such as in our Stack Family Center for Biopharmaceutical Education and Training (CBET) as well as at student-supported pharmacies in underserved communities and a public health Collaboratory, designed to alleviate community health disparities. ACPHS ranks #1 in New York State for best return on investment according to the Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce and was graded an A+ for value by Niche. For more information, visit www.acphs.edu.