Retention as measured both from fall to spring and fall to fall will exceed 80% and 60% respectively (data collected each spring).
Fall-to-fall retention rates for 2010 to 2011 and 2011 to 2012 were 42% and 45% respectively. Fall-to-spring for 2010-11 and 2011-12 were 92% and 98.
To improve retention rates, faculty have acquired extensive equipment upgrades and introduced an early intervention program of special faculty assistance and peer mentoring.
90% of graduates will be pursuing a higher degree or employed and 75% will be pursuing a higher degree or employed in-field within ninety days of completion (data collected each fall)
Of 24 2013 graduates, 24 or 100% were employed in field within ninety days of completion. Of 29 2012 graduates, 28 or 97% were employed in-field within ninety days of graduation.
To sustain these rates, faculty have committed to strengthening input from the advisory committee and from area practitioners. The program has offered CEU courses free to preceptors and all clinical sites. Several HR representatives from area employers have been invited to visit the program in 13-14.
80% of departmental faculty and staff will report satisfaction with program facilities and instructional resources (each spring semester).
Faculty reported satisfaction with facilities and resources but noted the need for improvement. The need for additional laboratory spaces was particularly noted. Faculty noted that equipment has undergone extensive upgrades in recent years.
As a result of analysis, faculty identified critical equipment upgrades and presented proposals at the spring 2012 budget hearings. As a result, program upgraded items such as intubation heads and arterial heads. To create more lab space, faculty are exploring the conversion of second-floor
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