Institutional Research & Effectiveness - 2003-2004 Institutional Effectiveness Plans
Volunteer State Community College
Allied Health
Related College
Strategic Goal &
Objective
Objective
(Please number each objective and provide a detailed description)
Measurable
Outcome
Directly Related to the Objective
Expected Cost (Budget: Adequate or Increase $______)
Steps for Assessing Outcomes for each Objective
I.4
1. Achieve graduate placement rate benchmarks in each program
DES 90%
EMT/B 80%
EMT/P 90%
FST 90%
HIT 90%
OPH 90%
PTA 90%
RPC 95%
RAD 95%
UST 90%
Adequate
1. Each department will maintain contact with employers.
2, Provide employment information to students.
3. Work with Career Placement Center to place graduates.
4. Analysis of Reports from the Career Center relative to the 2003 grads
(Grads furthering education will be excluded from the cohort)
I.4
2. Achieve licensure/ registry/ certification passage rate benchmarks in each program
DES 90%
EMT/B 80%
EMT/P 90%
FST N/A
HIT 90%
OPH 90%
PTA 85%
RPC 95%
RAD 95%
UST 90%
Adequate
1. Conduct mock exams
2. Maintain awareness of test requirements.
3. Verification of competencies required by licensing agencies.
4. Analysis of the reports from the respective reporting agencies relative to the 2003 graduates
I.4
3. Each program will develop and implement a plan for improvement of passage- rate scores
100% of programs will implement a plan by Jan. 15, 2004.
Adequate
Written report outlining plan and implementation schedule will be submitted to the Dean by each program no later than January 15, 2004
I.4
4. Each program will achieve employer satisfaction rating benchmark
Employers will rate graduates at least 3.75 on a 5-point scale
Adequate
1. Analysis of the report from the Career Center relative to the 2003 graduates
2. Investigate any area that did not meet standards.
3. Make changes to any area found deficient.
I.4
5.Accredita-tion of all accreditable/ eligible programs
Successful site visits and/or required responses
will be conducted/
completed in DES, EMT, OPH,RAD, UST, HIT
Adequate
1. Receive reports from accrediting agencies.
2. Curriculum revisions to be done in DES, EMT
3. Facilities upgrade in DES program.
4. Termination of EMT/I program.
Complete initial review to begin process of gaining FST
accreditation
2-15136
$1,000
1. Director will attend national conference on accreditation.
2. Director will make recommendations regarding accreditation process.
3. Self-study process (if funded) begun no later than Fall, 2004
VI.
VI.2
6. Designate courses and delivery systems for service to the Sundquist and Livingston Centers
100% of selected courses will be reviewed and delivery systems determined
Adequate
1. Conduct surveys regarding needs & interests.
2. Organize meetings with appropriate individuals.
3. Seek funding for costs.
4. Appropriate courses included in Fall, 2004 schedule
X.1
7. Research and review new instructional programs with industry partners for possible 2004-2005 implementa-tion:
Reviews and needs assessments will be completed for:
Radiation
Therapy
Dental
Hygiene
Cardiovascu-
lar Tech
Medical
Assisting
Adequate
Formal proposals will be developed for programs which are selected for implementation
X.1
8. The COE will increase the activities conducted and facilities/ agencies served, with special emphasis on increasing service to the College’s healthcare strategic partners
The COE will increase activities conducted by at least 10% over the 2002-03 level.
Adequate
1. Review of data regarding activities conducted and facility/agencies served.
2. Survey communities of interest.
3. Develop new courses if indicated.
4. Analysis of results.
VI.2
9. Complete the conversion of PSG program to on-line
All courses will be developed NLT the end of Fall, 2004
Adequate
1Review other schools’ programs 2. Work with consultant to place courses on-line.
3. Two courses will be included in the Spring, 2004 schedule of classes.
4. At least two additional courses will be included in Fall, 2004 schedule of classes
