CoAPCR History

History of CoAPCR

2022

·       Initiative committees continued to work on development of plans and resources in accreditation support, student research symposium, employer engagement, lecturer list, training and knowledge.

·       Currently CoAPCR has four Sponsoring Members:

o   Icon

o   Merck

o   Premier

o   Syneos Health

·       Multiple improvements and updates have been made to the website. Members are now able to add their program information and are encouraged to do so.

·       Two institutions are currently accredited, with two additional institutions going through the process this year. The first accredited institution is up for accreditation renewal in 2023; which will mark 5 years since CoAPCR established program accreditation.

President: Charles Carter, Campbell University

Vice President & Chair of the Membership Committee: Jared Kerr, University of North Carolina Wilmington

Secretary: Kathleen Thoma, George Washington University

Treasurer: Marjorie Neidecker, the Ohio State University

Committees:

·       By-Laws: Doreen Lechner, Rutgers University

·       Membership: Jared Kerr University of North Carolina Wilmington

·       Nominations and Election: William Gluck, Durham Technical Community College

·       Website: JoAnn Pfeiffer, Arizona State University

2021

Based on a membership survey five initiatives have been adopted for development and implementation. The initiatives are:

·       Student Research Symposium

·       Training and Education Knowledge Bank

·       Expand Employer Engagement

·       Guest Lecturer Compendium

·       Accreditation Support

Syneos Health joined CoAPCR as a Supporting Member.

President: Charles Carter, Campbell University

Vice President & Chair of the Membership Committee: Jared Kerr, University of North Carolina Wilmington

Secretary: Kathleen Thoma, George Washington University

Treasurer: Marjorie Neidecker, the Ohio State University

Committees:

·       By-Laws: Doreen Lechner, Rutgers University

·       Membership: Jared Kerr University of North Carolina Wilmington

·       Nominations and Election: William Gluck, Durham Technical Community College

·       Website: JoAnn Pfeiffer, Arizona State University

2020

President: Charles Carter, Campbell University

Vice President: Jared Kerr, University of North Carolina Wilmington

Secretary: Kathleen Thoma, George Washington University

Treasurer: Marjorie Neidecker, Ohio State University

Committees:

·       By-Laws: Doreen Lechner, Rutgers University

·       Membership: Jared Kerr University of North Carolina Wilmington

·       Nominations and Election: William Gluck, Durham Technical Community College

·       Website: JoAnn Pfeiffer, Arizona State University

2019

President: William Gluck, Durham Technical Community College

Vice President: Charles Carter, Campbell University

Secretary: Joan Butler, George Washington University

Treasurer: Marjorie Neidecker, Ohio State University

Committees:

·       Accreditation: Steven Sonstein

·       By-Laws: Carolynn Jones

·       Membership: Charles Carter, Campbell University & Barbara Pennington, UNC Wilmington

·       Nomination and Election: Carl Hornung, University of Louisville

·       Website: Jared Kerr, UNC Wilmington & JoAnn Pfeiffer, Arizona State University

2018

In September 2018, the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) voted unanimously to fully accredit the Arizona State University (ASU) Clinical Research Management Programs.  This is a major step forward in the recognition of Clinical Research as an academic discipline.  

The first academic program in clinical research is accredited! Congratulations to Arizona State University!

CoAPCR By-Laws were reviewed, revised and approved at the Annual Meeting.

Awards for Distinguished Service were awarded to: Jared Kerr and JoAnn Pfeiffer

President: William Gluck, Durham Technical Community College

Vice President: Charles Carter, Campbell University

Secretary: Regina Ponder

Treasurer: Marjorie Neidecker, the Ohio State University

Past President: Carl Hornung, University of Louisville

Committees:

·       Accreditation: Steven Sonstein

·       By-Laws: Carolynn Jones

·       Membership: Charles Carter, Campbell University & Barbara Pennington, UNC Wilmington

·       Nomination and Election: Carl Hornung, University of Louisville

·       Website: Jared Kerr, UNC Wilmington & JoAnn Pfeiffer, Arizona State University

2017

CAAHEP approves Clinical Research Council on Accreditation Standards and Guidelines and establishes a website for our CoA:  https://www.caahep.org/CAAPCR

CoA releases the Self-Study Template for application for accreditation. The application package included the standards and guidelines for institutions to begin the accreditation process.

Awards for Distinguished Service were awarded to: Steve Sonstein, Margie Neidecker, and Carolynn Thomas Jones

President: William Gluck, Durham Technical Community College

Vice President: Charles Carter, Campbell University

Secretary: Regina Ponder

Treasurer: Marjorie Neidecker, the Ohio State University

Past President: Carl Hornung, University of Louisville

Committees:

·       Accreditation: Steven Sonstein

·       By-Laws: Carolynn Jones

·       Membership: Charles Carter, Campbell University & Barbara Pennington, UNC Wilmington

·       Nominations and Election: Carl Hornung, University of Louisville

·       Website: Jared Kerr, UNC Wilmington & JoAnn Pfeiffer, Arizona State University

2014 - 2016

CoA developed core competencies for graduates from clinical research management programs. In addition, this committee created the Self Study Application form to be used for Academic Programs applying for accreditation.

President (2016): William Gluck, Durham Technical Community College

President (2015): Carl Hornung, University of Louisville

President: Carolyn Jones (2014), the Ohio State University

Secretary: Regina Ponder

Treasurer: Marjorie Neidecker, the Ohio State University

Committees:

·       Accreditation: Steven Sonstein

·       By-Laws: Sara Perkel; Jim Parmentier

·       Membership: Joan Butler, George Washington University; Bill Gluck, Durham Technical Community College; Barbara Pennington, UNC Wilmington

·       Website: Cris Wells, Arizona State University

2013    CoAPCR 10 Year Anniversary

CoAPCR President Carolynn Jones and Treasurer Stephen Sonstein attended several CAAHEP events to promote the acceptance of clinical research careers and clinical research education as an accreditation category.  Clinical research was accepted as a "profession" by CAAHEP and CoAPCR was granted membership to the organization. 

Subsequently the Consortium created the Commission of Accreditation (CoA) led by Stephen Sonstein. This committee will develop the core competencies for the accreditation of clinical research management programs.  Additional alliances including working with MAGI and ACRP who are committed to the mission of CoAPCR and our students. 

President: Carolyn Jones, the Ohio State University

Secretary: Barbara Gladson, Rutgers University

Treasurer: Stephen Sonstein, Eastern Michigan University

2012    

The CoAPCR submitted an application for accreditation membership to CAAHEP in July. The Coalition continues to develop core competencies and a framework for accreditation of academic programs.

Member activities included:

·       A workshop at the DIA Annual Meeting  Stephen Sonstein, Honorio Silva and Carolynn Thomas Jones.

·       Jones, C.T., Browning, S., Gladson, B., Hornung, C., Lubejko, B.G.,  Parmentier, J., Pidd, H., Silva, H., Sonstein, S. (2012). Defining competencies in clinical research: Issues in clinical research education and training.  Research Practitioner, 13(3), 99-107.

President: Carolyn Thomas Jones, the Ohio State University

Secretary: Barbara Gladson, Rutgers University

Treasurer: Stephen Sonstein, East Michigan University

2009 - 2011   

The coalition took on the task of creating Core Competencies for graduates of academic programs. is reaching a final stage using a Delphi approach among the core working group.

The Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), www.caahep.org was approached  for the purpose of investigating accrediting membership.

Consortium member Carolynn Jones presented at the  3rd Annual Meeting of the International Association of Clinical Research Nurses (http://www.iacrn.org) in 2011.

Consortium President: Barbara Gladson   The Consortium premiered its official website: www.coapcr.org in March 2007. Members George Turner and Heidi Ehrenberger initiated the application of an open access model for member development for  a white paper on the status of “Clinical Research Education.”

2007 - 2008  

2008 President: Melissa Ockert, Durham Technical Community College

2007 President: Heidi Ehrenberger, University of Michigan

2006     

The Consortium brought to the forefront the dilemma of Education versus Experience for the entry-level clinical research professional (click to  download this presentation as pdf).  At the DIA 42nd Annual Meeting, Stephen Sonstein coordinated and presented  a session titled “The Pipeline of New Personnel for the Clinical Research Enterprise.” (click to download as pdf).

President: Jim Parmentier, MGH Institute

2005   

 A database of academic programs in clinical research was developed with associated metrics including number of faculty, students, courses, and credit requirements. Data was also collected on practicum requirements and qualifications to be accepted into the program. CoAPCR elected its first President.

President: Carl Hornung, University of Louisville

2004    

The Consortium continued to expand with the addition of new members and was featured in CenterWatch Weekly in April. Members Stephen Sonstein and Carl Hornung participated in the May NIH Roadmap Workshop: Clinical Research Training. 
 (click to download PDF)

President: Stephen Sonstein, East Michigan University

2003  

The Consortium of Academic Programs in Clinical Research (CoAPCR) was founded in 2003 with the support of the Drug Information Association (DIA). The 6 founding academic program and their 7 representatives were as follows:

The first annual meeting was held in conjunction with the DIA Annual Meeting. Founding members held several meetings during the year to establish the organization.