Consult with ORSP about possible release time for writing major grant proposals or take advantage of some of the existing ORSP programs. The issue of the lack of a technician is a critical problem that is impacting the quality of course offerings. The college should work with the department to develop a solution, including possibly sharing a part-time technician position with Physical Therapy or including a part-time technician salary in grant proposals. The External Reviewers recommended new hires in research methods and statistics and health promotion; the department should work with the dean to prioritize new faculty hires. Nursing BSN and MSN SLO #1: Program Quality: Mission and governance. a) The mission, goals, and expected student outcomes are congruent with those of the parent institution and consistent with relevant professional nursing standards and guidelines for the preparation of nursing professionals. b) The mission, and expected student outcomes are reviewed periodically and revised, as appropriate, to reflect professional nursing standards and guidelines, and then needs and expectations of the community of interest. c) Expected faculty outcomes in teaching, scholarship, service, and practice are congruent with the mission, goals and expected student outcomes. d) Faculty and students participate in program governance. e) Documents and publications are accurate. References to the program’s offerings, outcomes, accreditation/approval status, academic calendar, recruitment and admission policies, transfer of credit policies, degree completion requirements, tuition, and fees are accurate. f) Academic policies of the parent institution and the nursing program are congruent. policies support achievement of the mission, goals, and expected student outcomes. These policies are fair, equitable, and published and are reviewed and revised as necessary to foster program improvement. These policies include, but are not limited to, those related to student recruitment, admission, retention, and progression. g) There are established policies by which the nursing unit defines and reviews formal complaints. SLO #2: Program Quality: Institutional commitment and resources. a) Fiscal and physical resources are sufficient to enable the program to fulfill its mission, goals, and expected outcomes. Adequacy of resources is reviewed periodically and resources are modified as needed. b) Academic support services are sufficient to ensure quality and are evaluated on a regular basis to meet program and student needs. c) The chief nursing administrator: is a registered nurse;
Consult with ORSP about possible release time for writing major grant proposals or take advantage of some of the existing ORSP programs. The issue of the lack of a technician is a critical problem that is impacting the quality of course offerings. The college should work with the department to develop a solution, including possibly sharing a part-time technician position with Physical Therapy or including a part-time technician salary in grant proposals. The External Reviewers recommended new hires in research methods and statistics and health promotion; the department should work with the dean to prioritize new faculty hires. Nursing BSN and MSN SLO #1: Program Quality: Mission and governance. a) The mission, goals, and expected student outcomes are congruent with those of the parent institution and consistent with relevant professional nursing standards and guidelines for the preparation of nursing professionals. b) The mission, and expected student outcomes are reviewed periodically and revised, as appropriate, to reflect professional nursing standards and guidelines, and then needs and expectations of the community of interest. c) Expected faculty outcomes in teaching, scholarship, service, and practice are congruent with the mission, goals and expected student outcomes. d) Faculty and students participate in program governance. e) Documents and publications are accurate. References to the program’s offerings, outcomes, accreditation/approval status, academic calendar, recruitment and admission policies, transfer of credit policies, degree completion requirements, tuition, and fees are accurate. f) Academic policies of the parent institution and the nursing program are congruent. policies support achievement of the mission, goals, and expected student outcomes. These policies are fair, equitable, and published and are reviewed and revised as necessary to foster program improvement. These policies include, but are not limited to, those related to student recruitment, admission, retention, and progression. g) There are established policies by which the nursing unit defines and reviews formal complaints. SLO #2: Program Quality: Institutional commitment and resources. a) Fiscal and physical resources are sufficient to enable the program to fulfill its mission, goals, and expected outcomes. Adequacy of resources is reviewed periodically and resources are modified as needed. b) Academic support services are sufficient to ensure quality and are evaluated on a regular basis to meet program and student needs. c) The chief nursing administrator: is a registered nurse;