Associate Degree Nursing Program ACADEMIC STATUS REPORT
ASSOCIATE DEGREE NURSING SYSTEMATIC PLAN OF EVALUATION Students
Standard 3: Student policies, development, and services support the goals and outcomes of the nursing education unit.
PLAN IMPLEMENTATION OF PLAN REVIEW OF PLAN
COMPONENT /
RESULTS OF DATA COLLECTION &
ANALYSIS (including actual level of achievement)
FOLLOW-UP / EVALUATION (if needed)
3.1
Student policies of the nursing education unit are congruent with those of the governing organization, publicly accessible, non-discriminatory, and consistently applied;
differences are justified by the goals and outcomes of the nursing education unit.
(old SPE: 9a-m)
100% of student policies of the Victoria College ADN Program are congruent with those of Victoria College, publicly accessible, and consistently applied; differences will be justified 100%
of the time.
Frequency:
Annually in October Date Assessed:
March 6, 2012 Assessor:
Debbie Pena Michelle Ulbrich
Include but not limited to:
~Comparative analysis of VC Student handbook with the Victoria College Nursing Programs Student handbook
~Review and compare website for accessibility of student policies
~Any differences are discussed
Review the following student policies:
1. Non-discrimination 2. Selection and admission 3. Academic progression 4. Student evaluation and Grading
Actual Level of Achievement:
100% of student policies of the Victoria College ADN Program are congruent with those of Victoria College, publicly accessible, and consistently applied; differences will be justified 100% of the time.
Results:
~100% of nursing student policies addressing items 1-13 is congruent with those of the college.
~The college student handbook is accessible at
http://www.victoriacollege.edu/studentha ndbook
~The revised college student handbook is accessible at
http://www.victoriacollege.edu/images/file s/pubs/handbook_addendum_2011.pdf
~The Victoria College Nursing Programs Student Handbook is given to the student in printed form at the beginning of Level 1. Any revisions to the VC Nursing Programs handbook is given to the student throughout the program. The student is given an acknowledgement form to sign stating that they received the addition or change to the handbook.
~For a detailed chart of comparisons of
~Continue to review annually as new editions to handbooks are released.
~No follow-up needed Next Scheduled Review:
October 2012
12. Validation of prior Learning 13. Grievance/
complaints/Appeals
handbook policies see the Systematic Plan of Evaluation binder where that comparison is made.
3.2
Student services are commensurate with the needs of students pursuing or methods of delivery.
(old SPE: 10a)
Student evaluations reflect that student needs are commensurate with the needs of the students pursuing or completing the ADN program including those students with distance education.
Frequency:
Annually in February
Date Assessed:
February 6, 2012 Assessor:
Tami Hurley Michelle Ulbrich
Include but not limited to:
~ Review Support services that are provided to students through Victoria College and through the ADN program
~Review support services for distance education students
Actual Level of Achievement:
Student evaluations
reflect that student needs are commensurate with the needs of the students pursuing or completing the ADN program.
However, student services for students using distance education as their mode of delivery is difficult to assess since evaluations the last few years have not been conducted separately except in the summer.
Results:
~During Fall 2010 and Spring 2011 the results for all four Levels were greater than 98% for the course evaluation questions #14,15 & 16 about library resources, AV resources and the bookstore. Course evaluations regarding services such as Library, Bookstore and Computer services resulted in a mean score of 4.63, 4.63, 4.64 respectively out of 5.
~ During Summer 2010 (online course for transition students), 100% of students rated library resources, AV resources, computer services and the bookstore as average, food or very good. This resulted in scores of 4.67, 4.50, 4.67, and 4.58 respectively out of 5.
~College support services contact information is updated for all students each semester and provided in their syllabus (now learning resource packet).
~New systems of Banner, Panopto and turning point clicker technology have all been implemented since Fall 2010 into various levels.
~The last few semesters, student evaluations have not been conducted separately in the Fall for the online transition students in level III, and the Spring for the online transition students in level IV.
The online and face to face evaluations have not been separated so a comparison could not be made between the two groups. The overall ratings from these levels have been good; however, it is difficult to evaluate between the two different modes of delivery.
~Fall 2010 there was no online course offered. There was an ITV course offered instead. However, the evaluations from the ITV students were not conducted separately.
The ITV students did voice their comments on the evaluations that were conducted. Many negative comments were received about ITV. As a result of the dissatisfied students, the online mode of delivery was put back in place.
May 2012
~Student evaluations for the transition online students were conducted this semester so the online and face to face students can be evaluated separately when that data becomes available.
Michelle Ulbrich MSN, RN
~Evaluation Committee Chair
Next Scheduled Review:
February 2013
pursuing more safety measures to ensure safety of students and faculty including Emergency alert system enhancements and policy changes.
* Data for Fall 2011 not yet reported
transition students do conduct their
evaluations separately as noted and have been pleased with the student services they have received.
~The course
coordinators have been notified of the problems with not conducting online evaluations separately. They will take an active role in making sure that these evaluations are conducted separately in the future.
3.3
Student educational and financial records are in compliance with the policies of the governing
organization and state and federal
guidelines.
(old plan: 11a)
100% of student educational records are in compliance with the policies of Victoria College and state and federal guidelines.
Frequency:
Annually in March Date Assessed:
March 6, 2012 Assessor:
Faith Darilek Michelle Ulbrich
Include but not limited to:
~Communicate with the Director of Financial Aid and College Registrar regarding compliance with the policies of VC and state and federal guidelines.
~FERPA compliance reports
Actual Level of Achievement:
100% of student educational records are in compliance with the policies of Victoria College and state and federal guidelines.
Results:
~Kim Obsta, director of financial aid, (phone conversation 3/2/12) stated that 100% of student education records are in compliance with the policies of the governing organization and state and federal guidelines. (e.g. records are confidentially maintained and kept within a secure location).
~Records of students enrolled or seeking enrollment in the ADN program are maintained in secured file cabinets in the nursing office.
~Missy Klimitchek, Registrar, stated that VC is in 100% compliance with FERPA regulations. All employees are required to attend FERPA training.
~All students are required to sign a FERPA release form.
~No actions needed ~No follow-up needed
Next Scheduled Review:
March 2013
3.4
Compliance with the Higher Education
3.4
100% Compliance with the Higher
Frequency:
Annually in March
Include but not limited to:
~Communicate with
Actual Level of Achievement:
100% Compliance with the Higher Education Reauthorization Act Title IV
~No actions needed ~No follow-up needed Next Scheduled Review:
Reauthorization Act Title IV eligibility and certification lenders is available.
3.4.2
Students are informed of their ethical responsibilities Title IV eligibility and certification requirements are maintained.
3.4.1
100% of students that have loans receive a written, comprehensive lenders is available.
3.4.2 Students are informed of their ethical
the Director of Financial Aid regarding eligibility and certification requirements of Victoria College
~Communicate with the Director of Financial Aid Director of Financial Aid regarding ethical responsibilities regarding financial assistance.
eligibility and certification requirements are maintained.
100% of students that have loans receive a written, comprehensive student loan repayment program addressing student loan information, counseling, monitoring, and
cooperation with lenders is available.
Students are informed of their ethical responsibilities regarding financial assistance.
~Kim Obsta, Director of Financial Aid, reports compliance with standards.
~Policies are in the Financial Aid office, VC catalog, and VC student’s handbook.
Students receive a handout when applying for a loan that speaks about their responsibilities for repayment.
Face-to-face entrance counseling is conducted. Entrance and exit counseling is required.
~Students apply for financial aid by submitting a FAFSA form. Award letter informing them of grants and scholarship are sent to the students.
~Default rate:
~The emphasis on completion may be a contributing factor to the increasing default rate.
March 2013
3.5 Integrity and consistency exist for all information
100% of information intended to inform the public, including the program’s
Frequency:
Annually in October Date Assessed:
Include but not limited to:
~Compare content of VC Student
Actual Level of Achievement:
100% of information intended to inform the public, including the program’s accreditation status and
~No actions needed ~No follow-up needed Next Scheduled Review:
October 2012
public, including the
Catalog, ADN Student Handbook and online versions of each for integrity and consistency of all information intended to inform public including information on program that is published in catalog and website.
~Verify that NLNAC contact information is available in
appropriate publications
demonstrate integrity and consistency
Results:
~The VC Website contains several links to the ADN Program: ursing_AssociateDegree_TechPrepPlan_AAS.pdf . The Department website is available only through the portal.
~Available through the VC website are ADN applications, clinical requirements, and student handbooks. 2011-12 handbooks are posted with 10/18/11 addendum. The handbooks are archived through 2001. Also available on the site are student forms e.g. instructions complaint, student complaint, etc.
~VC publications are available in many sites around campus, including the HSC building.
~VC student handbook and catalog are also available online.
~VC nursing handbooks are distributed to Level I students and updated as necessary through program of study.
Students sign an acknowledgement form upon receipt of the VC nursing handbook and program secretary and course coordinators monitor that all students have completed form.
3.6
Changes in policies, procedures, and program information are clearly and consistently communicated to students in a timely manner
100% of changes in policies, procedures, and program information are clear and consistent.
These changes are communicated to students in a timely manner.
Frequency:
Annually in April Date Assessed:
April 2, 2012 Assessor:
Tami Hurley
Include but not limited to:
~Interview Program Chair on how students are informed of changes to policies, procedures and program information.
Actual Level of Achievement:
100% of changes in policies,
procedures, and program information are clear and consistent. These changes are communicated to students in a timely manner.
Results:
~Documents about the program are accurate, clear, and consistent.
~No actions needed ~No follow-up needed Next Scheduled Review:
April 2013
(old SPE: 9a-m)
~The website contains valid and sufficient information for the public about the ADN program to ensure
accountability and consumer choice.
~The student handbook is reviewed regularly. The students receive copies of changes and sign acknowledgments of changes.
~Also, changes to entrance requirements for students beginning Level 1 after 9/12, are being given to students during their advising appointments with nursing faculty and letters are being sent to all applicants on new admission requirements. is available to students, including those receiving instruction using alternative methods of delivery. support is available to students, including those receiving instruction using alternative methods of delivery.
Frequency:
Annually in April Date Assessed:
April 2, 2012 Assessor:
Debbie Pena Michelle Ulbrich
Include but not limited to:
~Interview Distance Education
Coordinator about availability of student orientation to technology such as Blackboard
~Interview Information technology
department regarding availability of technical support to students and hours available and if or where those hours are published.
Actual Level of Achievement:
Orientation to technology is provided and technological support is available to students, including those receiving instruction using alternative methods of delivery.
Results:
~All students must complete the Blackboard orientation session. For the students taking Pharmacology, the instructor will not open the course to them until it is completed. This is an assurance that every nursing student completes the orientation since Pharmacology is a requirement for the ADN program and the first online class in the program.
~For students to access the orientation session, they must log into the Pirate Portal, click on the My Courses tab and go to the Blackboard Orientation Reservations channel.
Browser Compatibility with Office 2007
~No actions needed ~No follow-up needed Next Scheduled Review:
April 2013
available as a free download from http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/
Browser Check
The Browser Check will verify the configuration of your browser for interaction with Blackboard.
Distance Education Resources Student DE Resources
~Students also have access to the helpdesk. Helpdesk is available for technical assistance not course content.
Computer Help Desk Hours
Fall & Spring Semesters Monday - Thursday, 8 am-4:30 pm
Friday, 8 am - 4 pm
Fall & Spring On-Call Hours Friday - Sunday, 6 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Summer Semesters
Monday - Thursday, 8 am - 5 pm Closed on Fridays
Summer Sessions On-Call Hours Friday - Sunday, 6 p.m. – 10 p.m.
~All computer requirements are provided in the syllabus and all VC courses are required to have a Blackboard shell.
3.8
Distance Education:
Information related to technology
requirements and policies specific to distance education is clear, consistent, and accessible.
(old plan:
not assessed)
Information regarding technology requirements and policies specific to distance education is clear, consistent and accessible.
Frequency:
Annually in April Date Assessed:
April 2, 2012 Assessor:
Debbie Pena Michelle Ulbrich
Include but not limited to:
~Interview Distance Education
Coordinator on technology
requirements needed for distance education students
Actual Level of Achievement:
Information regarding technology requirements and policies specific to distance education is clear, consistent and accessible.
Results:
~All computer requirements are provided in the syllabus and all VC courses are required to have a Blackboard shell.
~Browser Compatibility with Office 2007
Firefox, a web browser from Mozilla, available as a free download from http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/
~Browser Check
The Browser Check will verify the configuration of your browser for interaction with Blackboard.
~Distance Education Resources Faculty DE Resources
~No action needed ~No follow-up needed Next Scheduled Review:
April 2013
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ASSOCIATE DEGREE NURSING SYSTEMATIC PLAN OF EVALUATION