The 122nd board of the K.N.P.S.V.

Policy nota 122nd Candidate-board of the Koninklijke Nederlandse Pharmaceutische Studenten Vereniging

As the 122nd candidate board of the Koninklijke Nederlandse Pharmaceutische Studenten Vereniging (K.N.P.S.V.) we follow the Five year plan and the covenant as general guidelines for the policy during the mandate 2024-2025. Furthermore, we have set main goals concerning ‘General’, ‘International’, ‘Promotion’, and ‘Professional’.

General
During our mandate, we will conduct an internal evaluation of our current activities and committees to gain an updated overview of how (former) functionaries experienced their roles and activities. Through a standardised survey for each activity, we will assess whether the activities meet the members’ needs. These surveys will be shared with the attending members via email within two weeks after each activity. As a token of our appreciation for completing the surveys, the members will receive a reward. Depending on the results, reformations of activities and committees will be proposed starting from the year 2025-2026.

International
We aim to raise awareness of the European Pharmaceutical Stundents’ Association (EPSA) and the International Pharmaceutical Students’ Federation (IPSF) among our members. First, we will post reports of EPSA and IPSF activities on our website, which will serve as an information source for interested members. These reports will be written by participants and functionaries within EPSA and IPSF, using a template where they can share their experiences, highlights, photos, and incurred costs. Second, we will compile a list of frequently asked questions that will be available on the website. This list and the reports will be referenced during promotion of EPSA and IPSF activities.

Promotion
We will create a plan for developing a new K.N.P.S.V.-website with new features for an user-friendly experience. We will assess the costs and the possibilities of outsourcing the development. Based on this, we will present a concrete plan for developing a new website. Additionally, we will pay close attention to the mobile version of the website, as it is mainly accessed via mobile phone.

To introduce new members to the K.N.P.S.V., we will create teasers for activities. In these short videos, we will show atmospheres to enthuse our members about participating in activities and to recruit committee members. These videos will be shared through our social media channels and the K.N.P.S.V.-website before the activities take place. This way, members can get to know the K.N.P.S.V. in an accessible way and see the added value of contributing to the association.

Professional
We want to intensify the contact with and among the “Vrienden van de K.N.P.S.V.’’. Besides keeping them informed about the state of affairs within the association through semi-annual newsletters, we plan to organise an annual “Vrienden van de K.N.P.S.V. Dag”. To give our members extra insight into their future career field, we will add a new section to the Folia Pharmaceutica where “Vrienden van de K.N.P.S.V.” can share stories about their careers. This section will be called “Vrienden van het Seizoen”.