Assessment Plan
To view the most current assessment plan results, click here. You can click on the links below to jump to different sections of the program assessment plan:
- Purpose of the PCSP Doctor of Pharmacy Program
- Assessment Defined
- Guiding Principles of Assessment
- Purpose of PCSP Assessment Plan
- PCSP Assessment Committee
- Reporting of Assessment Data
- Assessment Protocol for PCSP
- 1. Program
- 2. Students
- 3. Faculty
- 4. Institutional
Presbyterian College School of Pharmacy
Program Assessment Plan
Purpose of the PCSP Doctor of Pharmacy Program
The PCSP offers the Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) professional degree, and its curriculum is designed to develop a graduate pharmacist who is prepared to: 1) render exemplary pharmaceutical care; 2) succeed in a post-graduate training or degree program; 3) pursue life-long learning; and 4) advance the practice and profession of pharmacy. To achieve these goals, the program provides students with an opportunity to learn the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities listed in the professional competency statements outlined in two key documents: the ACPE 2007 Appendix D guidelines and the AACP Center for the Advancement of Pharmacy Education (CAPE) Outcomes. These competency statements are discussed in detail below.
Assessment Defined
Assessment is the systematic review and use of data and information to improve the functioning of programs and people within an organization.
Guiding Principles of Assessment
1. The assessment plan will reflect the mission of the college and the PCSP.
2. The primary purposes of assessment will be the ongoing review and measurement of programs, services, processes, and outcomes with the intent of improving them over time and promoting positive programmatic change.
3. Assessment will be a collaborative effort involving all stakeholders to include faculty, staff, students, preceptors, administrators, alumni, and the general public.
4. The assessment plan will include the collection and review of qualitative, longitudinal, quantitative, direct, indirect, formative, and summative data, as appropriate for the item being measured.
5. All programs and courses will be defined and guided by clearly stated and measurable outcomes.
6. Assessment will establish the extent to which students achieve the level of proficiency expected for the given learning outcomes, faculty improve their expertise, and administrators enhance their leadership skills and will be the basis for making changes that will enhance future teaching and student learning.
7. Assessment data and results will be available to all stakeholders as needed and appropriate.
8. The assessment plan itself will be assessed.
Purpose of PCSP Assessment Plan
The purpose of assessment at PCSP is three-fold:
1. To assure consistent review for improving the organization, the academic program, and student learning.
2. To meet ACPE and SACS accreditation requirements.
3. To meet ongoing Presbyterian College requirements for programmatic assessment.
PCSP Assessment Committee
The PCSP Assessment Committee serves to facilitate and enhance assessment consistent with the expectations of the President and Dean as well as the accreditation requirements of ACPE and SACS. Committee charges are provided annually by the Dean, and the committee chair is elected each year from among the members of the committee. Provision is included for a variety of special emphasis subcommittees as determined by the full committee on an as-needed basis. A simple majority of the full committee will constitute a quorum of the committee.
Reporting of Assessment Data
Assessment data, where appropriate and permissible, will be provided to students, faculty, staff, alumni, college administration, and accreditation boards, upon request. An annual report will be published by the school and mailed to alumni and friends of the school. This report will include assessment data for information purposes. Data will be provided to appropriate school committees for programmatic decisions.
Assessment Protocol for PCSP
Outcomes for the PCSP are divided into four major categories, program, students, faculty, and institutional. The assessment of these areas provides a quality assurance for the School of Pharmacy and provides direction for development of strategic plans that will assure the school’s mission.
1. Program
1.1 Program/Curricular Outcomes
1.1.1. At least 95% of graduates will pass the North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination (NAPLEX) and the Multistate Pharmacy Jurisprudence Examination (MPJE) on the first attempt.
- Responsible Person: Associate Dean for Academic Affairs
-Measurement: Annual review of NAPLEX and MJPE scores and pass rates
-Use of Assessment Findings: Data will be used by the Academic Affairs Council to determine areas of possible improvement of curriculum program.
-2011-2012 Assessment: No report-begin 2014-2015 academic year
1.1.2. At least 95% of students successfully complete the curriculum within four years.
-Responsible Person: Associate Dean for Academic Affairs
-Measurement: Annual review of student progression and GPA trends by the Academic Standards Committee
-Use of Assessment Findings: Data will be used by the Academic Affairs Council to assess the progression, admissions, and academic assistance policies.
-2011-2012 Assessment: No report-begin 2014-2015 academic year
1.1.3. At least 95% of APPE preceptors surveyed annually are satisfied with the preparation of students.
-Responsible Persons: Associate Dean for Academic Affairs; Assessment Committee; Assistant Dean for Experiential Education; Chair, Pharmacy Practice
-Measurement 1: Annual review of AACP preceptor survey
-Measurement 2: Periodic focus groups
-Use of Assessment Findings: Data will be used by the Curriculum Committee to determine the success of the academic curriculum program.
-2011-2012 Assessment: No report-Measurement 1 and 2- begin 2013-2014 academic year.
1.1.4. At least 95% of alumni are satisfied with their preparation for practice as provided by PCSP.
-Responsible Persons: Assistant Dean for Professional and Student Affairs; Assessment Committee
-Measurement: Administration of the AACP alumni survey every 3 years to graduates who have been out of the program for a minimum of 1 year and a maximum of 3 years
-Use of Assessment Findings: Data will be used by the Assessment and Curriculum Committees to assure a quality student educational experience at PCSP.
-2011-2012 Assessment: No report-begin 2014-2015 academic year
1.1.5. At least 95% of employers or post-graduate training program directors are satisfied with the preparation of PCSP graduates for practice.
-Responsible Persons: Assistant Dean for Professional and Student Affairs; Assessment Committee and Assistant Dean for Experiential Education
-Measurement 1: Administration of PCSP Employer Survey every 3 years to a subset of hospital and residency directors and regional supervisors of chain pharmacies and independent pharmacies in South Carolina, North Carolina, Georgia, and other states in which graduates work within the region
-Measurement 2: Annual feedback from PCSP Advisory Board and/or Preceptor Advisory Group
-Use of Assessment Findings: Data will be used by the Assessment and Curriculum Committees to assure the educational process is providing employers with pharmacists prepared to practice in the profession.
-2011-2012 Assessment: No report-Measurement 1 and 2-begin 2014-2015 academic year
1.1.6. At least 95% of graduating students are satisfied with their experience at the PCSP.
-Responsible Persons: Assistant Dean for Professional and Student Affairs; Assessment Committee; PCSP faculty
-Measurement: Exit interviews of all graduating students during the Capstone II course using an assessment tool
-Use of Assessment Findings: Data will be used by the Assessment Committee to assure and enhance the student’s quality experience while attending PCSP.
-2011-2012 Assessment: No report-begin 2013-2014 academic year
1.1.7. Admission pool demographics will indicate a percentage increase in minority and rural South Carolina applicants to the PCSP until the state norm average is achieved.
-Responsible Person: Assistant Dean for Professional and Student Affairs
-Measurement: Review of admissions applicant data
-Use of Assessment Findings: Data will be used by the Admissions Committee to evaluate and enhance student recruitment of minority and rural students from South Carolina.
-2011-2012 Assessment: See Appendix 1-Admissions Demographics
1.1.8. Student success and achievement in the professional and academic program will be evaluated based on criteria, policies, and procedures used for admissions.
-Responsible Persons: Associate Dean for Academic Affairs; Assistant Dean for Professional and Student Affairs
-Measurement: Data collected on students for admission correlated to analyze student performance in the academic program
-Use of Assessment Findings: Resultant data will be used by the Admissions Committee and PCSP faculty to review and modify admissions criteria.
-2011-2012 Assessment: No report (in-progress)
1.1.9. If major changes are made to the curriculum and/or the primary teaching pedagogy of the school is modified more often than every 4 years, an in- depth review will be conducted to determine the impact of the changes.
-Responsible Persons: Associate Dean for Academic Affairs; Curriculum Committee; Assessment Committee
-Measurement: Review of curriculum and analysis of changes in student and course outcomes before and after modifications in curriculum
-Use of Assessment Findings: Data will be used by the Academic Affairs Council to assure the quality, consistency, and continuity of the curriculum.
-2011-2012 Assessment: See Appendix 2 – 2011-2012 Curriculum Committee Year End Summary Report
1.1.10. If individual faculty members, including voluntary faculty preceptors, are required to spend more than 5% of their time remediating ineffective learning, the course instructor will be interviewed and course materials will be reviewed for appropriateness.
-Responsible Persons: Department Chairs and Assistant Dean for Experiential Education
-Measurement 1: Annual review of faculty activity reports and workload reports
-Measurement 2: Feedback from preceptors and the PCSP Preceptor Advisory Board
-Use of Assessment Findings: Data will be used by the Academic Affairs Committee to evaluate the remediation process.
-2011-2012 Assessment: no issues reported
2. Students
2.1 Student Competency Outcomes
2.1.1. At least 95% of students in the P3 class will successfully pass the PCSP Third Year Competency Exam (TYCE).
-Responsible Persons: Associate Dean for Academic Affairs; Faculty
-Measurement: Examination given to all students at the end of the third academic year using a PCSP-developed OSCE assessment to document progress in the acquisition of knowledge, skills, and the Presbyterian Twelve Competencies
-Use of Assessment Findings: Data will be used by the Assessment and Curriculum Committees to evaluate and enhance student learning and curriculum content to assure competencies are met.
-2011-2012 Assessment: No report-begin 2012-2013 academic year
2.1.2. All students document in an electronic learning portfolio—a Growth and Assessment Portfolio (GAP)—process and show successful completion of professional, course, and curricular objectives appropriate for the level of the curriculum completed.
-Responsible Persons: Associate Dean for Academic Affairs; Assistant Dean for Professional and Student Affairs; faculty advisors
-Measurement: Review annually of longitudinal, electronic student portfolio that tracks and assesses progress on personal and professional development and PCSP ability-based outcomes
-Use of Assessment Findings: Data will be used by the Assessment Committee to validate student achievement in professional, curriculum, and Presbyterian Twelve Competencies.
-2011-2012 Assessment: 100% of students successfully completed their GAP competencies as graded by faculty advisors
2.1.3. If more than 10% of students fail (D or F) a given course in a single semester, an investigation will be conducted that includes interviews with students, the course instructor(s), and a review of course materials.
-Responsible Person: Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Department Chairs
-Measurement: Review of course grades and pass/fail rates each semester for each instructor and tracking of any faculty or student interviews/reviews and action plans that occur as a result
-Use of Assessment Findings: Data will be used by the Assessment Committee to determine the issues in the course that led to a high deficiency rate.
-2011-2012 Assessment: No report-See Appendix 3-PCSP Academic Grade Report
2.2 Student Attitude Outcomes
2.2.1. At least 95% of the students are satisfied that the PCSP is a harmonious, collegial, and stress-limiting environment in which to learn and work.
-Responsible Persons: Assistant Dean for Professional and Student Affairs; Assessment Committee
-Measurement: Focus group interview of students developed by the Assessment Committee
-Use of Assessment Findings: Data will be used by the Assessment Committee to validate and resolve areas of student concern regarding their learning environment.
-2011-2012 Assessment: See Appendix 4-2011-2012 Student Focus Group Results
3. Faculty
3.1 Faculty Teaching Outcomes
3.1.1. Each course and instructor is evaluated by students at least once each year. In each case, the review is either at a satisfactory level or documentation is made of ongoing efforts to improve teaching skills.
-Responsible Persons: Associate Dean for Academic Affairs; department chairs
-Measurement: Annual review of student evaluations of course instructors
-Use of Assessment Findings: Data will be used by department chairs to enhance the quality of teaching and faculty development programming.
-2011-2012 Assessment: Faculty were evaluated by students in the course(s) they taught. Feedback from the evaluations was provided to the faculty by the department chairs at the end of each semester. All evaluations on file in Office for Academic Affairs
3.1.2 Each instructor who teaches in a didactic course and is still in the promotion and tenure process receives a formative peer review of teaching at least once per year. Each instructor who teaches in a didactic course and has completed the promotion and tenure process receives a formative peer review at least once every two years. In each case, the review is either at a satisfactory level or documentation is made of ongoing efforts to improve teaching skills.
-Responsible Persons: Associate Dean for Academic Affairs; department chairs
-Measurement 1: Annual review of course/instructor evaluations and completion rates of evaluations
-Measurement 2: Review of peer-teaching evaluations
-Use of Assessment Findings: Data will be used by department chairs to enhance the quality of teaching and faculty development programming. Policies at the school level will assist in faculty development plan.
-2011-2012 Assessment: Course evaluations were completed by students and the results were provided to each faculty member per course by the department chair. Peer evaluations were completed on each junior faculty member. Results were discussed with the faculty member by the reviewer and department chairs. All evaluations on file in Office for Academic Affairs
3.2 Faculty Research and Service Outcomes
3.2.1. All faculty members are regularly assessed by their department chair and/or the Dean in the areas of teaching, service, and scholarship and to identify professional development needs.
-Responsible Persons: Dean; department chairs
-Measurement: Annual faculty performance evaluation and review of annual activity report, including discussion of faculty progress towards promotion and tenure requirements
-Use of Assessment Findings: Data will be used by department chairs and Dean to determine salary and merit salary increase and tenure and promotion.
-2011-2012 Assessment: In-progress
Annual faculty activity reports were completed by each faculty member by August 1st of 2012. Department chairs will be meeting with each faculty member for an annual review and discussing their annual activity report, goals and objectives, and progress towards promotion and tenure. Meetings will take place beginning September 2012. After each annual review, the faculty member will receive a letter from the department chair indicating performance and progress towards promotion and tenure. The reviews will be completed by November 2012 and the results will be forwarded to the Dean of the PCSP.
3.2.2. All faculty members are performing at or above expectations of their department chair in the areas of teaching, service, and scholarship.
-Responsible Persons: Department chairs, faculty
-Measurement: Development and annual review of goal plan statement (GPS) for each faculty member at performance evaluation, including discussion of faculty progress towards promotion and tenure requirements including scholarship and service
-Use of Assessment Findings: Data will be used by department chairs to assess activity and create strategies to ensure quality faculty research and scholarship.
-2010-2011-All faculty were performing at or above their expectations-Reported through Department chairs
-2011-2012 Assessment: In-progress
Annual faculty activity reports were completed by each faculty member by August 1st of 2012. Department chairs will be meeting with each faculty member for an annual review and discussing their annual activity report, goals and objectives, and progress towards promotion and tenure. Meetings will take place beginning September 2012. After each annual review, the faculty member will receive a letter from the department chair indicating performance and progress towards promotion and tenure. The reviews will be completed by November 2012 and the results will be forwarded to the Dean of the PCSP.
3.2.3. All faculty members contribute appropriately to the work of the PCSP.
-Responsible Persons: Dean; department chairs
-Measurement: Review of annual faculty workload
-Use of Assessment Findings: Data will be used by department chairs to assure equitable faculty workloads.
-2011-2012 Assessment: In-progress
-A tool is being developed to assess the annual faculty workload. This assessment tool, along with the annual activity report, will be used to compare faculty workloads. The workload analysis results will be reported during the Spring of 2013.
3.3 Faculty Attitude Outcomes
3.3.1. At least 95% of the faculty are satisfied that the PCSP is a harmonious, collegial, and stress-limiting environment in which to work.
-Responsible Persons: Associate Dean for Academic Affairs; Faculty Welfare Committee
-Measurement: Annual focus groups created by the Faculty Welfare Committee.
-Use of Assessment Findings: Data will be used by the Assessment Committee to validate and correct areas of faculty concern regarding their work environment.
-2011-2012 Assessment: See Appendix 5-2011-2012 Faculty Focus Group Results
4. Institutional
4.1 Administrative Review
4.1.1. Organizational structure and function will be maximized for effectiveness.
-Responsible Persons: Dean; Executive Committee
-Measurement 1: Annual tracking and review of administrator-to-faculty ratios; administrative roles and responsibilities; comparison to other pharmacy schools for best practices
-Measurement 2: Review of annual reports from all PCSP committees and task forces
-Use of Assessment Findings: Data will be used by the Executive Council to evaluate organizational structure and effectiveness of the school.
-2011-2012 Assessment: Measurement 1 will begin in the 2013-2014 Academic year, committee reports were reviewed and archived per measurement 2
4.1.2. PCSP Administrators will be assessed yearly.
-Responsible Persons: President; Dean; Assessment Committee
-Measurement 1: Annual review of AACP faculty survey and 360-review of each administrator by Dean
-Measurement 2: Biennial evaluation of Dean by College President
-Use of Assessment Findings: Data will be used by the President and the Dean to evaluate and assure quality performance of Dean and executive team.
-2011-2012 Assessment: Measurement 1: See Appendix 6-2011-2012 AACP Faculty Survey-baseline data; Dean 360 degree review will begin 2012-2013 academic year; Measurement 2: begin 2012-2013 academic year
4.1.3. Student, faculty, and staff diversity will be consistent with goals established in the strategic plans of Presbyterian College and PCSP.
-Responsible Persons: Dean; Assistant Dean for Professional and Student Affairs, and human resources offices
-Measurement: Annual review and tracking of racial/ethnic diversity of PCSP students, faculty, and staff
-Use of Assessment Findings: Data will be used by the Dean to evaluate and attain diversity goals.
-2011-2012 Assessment: see Appendix 1 for student data
4.1.4 Faculty expresses general satisfaction with the following: school administration, recruitment and retention, infrastructure, role and governance, faculty development, curriculum/teaching/assessment, development and supervision of students, and academic roles.
-Responsible Persons: Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, Assessment Committee
-Measurement: Annual review of AACP faculty survey; review every 3 years of PC administrative performance
-Use of Assessment Findings: Data will be used by the Dean to enhance the quality of faculty satisfaction.
-2011-2012 Assessment: See Appendix 6- 2011-12 AACP Faculty Survey Report-baseline data, See Appendix 6A-2011-12 AACP Faculty Survey Peer Institution Comparison Report-baseline data
4.2 Review of Physical Plant and Resources
4.2.1. Facilities will be sufficient to accommodate the requirements of the curriculum and teaching methods used by the faculty.
-Responsible Persons: Dean; Associate Dean for Academic Affairs; Curriculum and Assessment Committees
-Measurement: Annual review of curricular requirements, teaching methods, facility requirements, and comparison review of literature pertaining to optimal learning environments
-Use of Assessment Findings: Data will be used by the Dean to evaluate and modify resources required for the academic program
-2011-2012 Assessment: See Appendix 6- 2011-12 AACP Faculty Survey Report-baseline data, See Appendix 6A-2011-12 AACP Faculty Survey Peer Institution Comparison Report-baseline data
4.2.2. Faculty will have sufficient office and laboratory space to accommodate teaching and scholarship pursuits.
-Responsible Persons: Dean; department chairs
-Measurement: Biennial comparison of office and faculty laboratory space to scholarship activities and needs of individual faculty
-Use of Assessment Findings: Data will be used by the Dean to evaluate and modify resources required for faculty and scholarly pursuits
-2011-2012 Assessment: Next report due 2012-2013
4.2.3. Technology support will be sufficient to accommodate the curriculum requirements and teaching methods.
-Responsible Persons: Dean; Curriculum and Assessment Committees
-Measurement: Biennial evaluation of classroom, building, and office technology needs
-Use of Assessment Findings: Data will be used by the Dean to evaluate and modify technology resources required for the academic program.
-2011-2012 Assessment: Next report due 2012-2013
4.3 Financial Resource Review
4.3.1. Budget resources will be sufficient to support the educational programs of the PCSP.
-Responsible Persons: Dean; Associate Dean for Academic Affairs; department chairs; college budget office
-Measurement: Annual budget reports and shortfall reports
-Use of Assessment Findings: Data will be used by the Dean to evaluate and modify budgetary resources required for the academic program.
-2011-2012 Assessment: Annual Budget report was in line with the pro forma budget of the school of pharmacy.
4.3.2. Administration and faculty will actively seek grants and contracts to support educational innovation, research, and other forms of scholarship.
-Responsible Persons: Dean; department chairs, faculty
Measurement: Review and trending of annual faculty activity reports
-Use of Assessment Findings: Data will be used by the department chairs to evaluate and enhance resources required to facilitate outside support for the program.
-2011-2012 Assessment: Faculty scholarship for the 2011-2012 year was as follows:
Presentations: 14 posters, 3 podium
Publications: 20 refereed (published), 16 refereed (under review)
4 refereed book chapters, 7 refereed cases
Research Projects: 7 internally funded projects, 3 externally funded grants
4.3.3. Solicitations for gifts and contributions will increase annually as noted in PCSP Strategic Plan.
-Responsible Persons: Dean; PCSP Development Director; PC Advancement Officer
-Measurement: Review and trending of annual report of gifts and contributions as well as alumni contact for this purpose
-Use of Assessment Findings: Data will be used by the Dean and the development director to evaluate and enhance resources required for increasing contributions and support of the program.
-2011-2012: Assessment: In fiscal year 2011-2012, gifts and grants brought in $149,551 in cash for both program related ($133.3 k) and non-program related ($15.5k) initiatives.
4.4 Human Resources Review
4.4.1. Available faculty positions will be sufficient to support all aspects of the professional degree program.
-Responsible Persons: Dean; Associate Dean for Academic Affairs; department chairs
-Measurement: Biennial review and trending of faculty resource availability versus needed requirements; review of faculty job descriptions; review of PCSP Strategic Plan
-Use of Assessment Findings: Data will be used by the Dean to evaluate and modify personnel resources required for the academic program.
-2011-2012 Assessment: No report-begin 2012-2013 academic year
4.4.2. All open faculty positions are appropriately filled within one year of the official announcement of position availability.
-Responsible Persons: Dean; department chairs
-Measurement: Triennial review of PCSP search committee efforts and success rates; review of PCSP Strategic Plan
-Use of Assessment Findings: Data will be used by the Dean to evaluate effectiveness of hiring strategies.
-2011-2012 Assessment: No report-begin 2012-2013 academic year
Baseline data: from fall 2008 until January of 2012, all faculty and administrative positions (24) have been filled within one year of the official announcement of position availability
4.4.3. All faculty and administrative salaries reflect at least the 75th percentile of annual values as determined in the yearly AACP salary survey.
-Responsible Persons: Dean; department chairs
-Measurement: Review of salaries and comparison with AACP salary survey data and trends over time will be reviewed every 3 years; review of PCSP Strategic Plan
-Use of Assessment Findings: Data will be used by the Dean to promote faculty recruitment and retention.
-2011-2012 Assessment: No report-begin 2013-2014 academic year
4.4.4. Available staff positions will be sufficient to support all aspects of the professional degree program and faculty.
-Responsible Persons: Dean; Associate Dean for Academic Affairs; department chairs
-Measurement: Triennial review and trending of staff resource availability versus needed requirements
-Use of Assessment Findings: Data will be used by the Dean to evaluate and modify personnel resources required for the academic program.
-2011-2012 Assessment: No report. Reporting begins 2013-2014 academic year
4.4.5. All staff salaries are competitive with similar jobs at other local institutions.
-Responsible Persons: Dean, department chairs; PCSP staff supervisors; PC human resources office
-Measurement: Review and tracking of staff salaries at least every three years or when a new or open staff position is left voluntarily unfilled for more than six months
-Use of Assessment Findings: Data will be used by the Dean to evaluate and modify personnel resources and incentives required for the academic program.
-2011-2012 Assessment: No report-begin 2013-2014 academic year
4.4.6. Available preceptors will be sufficient to deliver and support the experiential courses in the curriculum.
-Responsible Persons: Dean; Chair of Pharmacy Practice; Assistant Dean for Experiential Education
-Measurement: Annual review and trending of preceptor resources availability versus needed requirements
-Use of Assessment Findings: Data will be used by the Assistant Dean for Experiential Education to evaluate and modify preceptor resources required for the academic program.
-2011-2012 Assessment: No report-begin 2012-2013 academic year
4.4.7. There is less than a 25% annual turnover rate in preceptors or IPPE/APPE training sites.
-Responsible Person: Assistant Dean for Experiential Education
-Measurement: Biennial tracking of number and types of preceptors and sites, new preceptors, preceptors lost, site contracts gained and lost, and rationale for lost/altered preceptorships and/or sites
-Use of Assessment Findings: Data will be used by the Experiential Review Committee and the Assistant Dean for Experiential Education to assure
continuity of preceptor involvement with the program.
-2011-2012 Assessment: No report-begin 2012-2013 academic year
4.5 Compliance with Accreditation
4.5.1. PCSP will support the Presbyterian College strategic planning process and goals.
-Responsible Persons: Dean; Executive Council
-Measurement: Annual review of college and school strategic plans with revision as needed
-Use of Assessment Findings: Data will be used by the Executive Committee to evaluate PCSP goals and objectives to assure support of the college’s initiative.
-2011-2012 Assessment: New strategic plan developed by Executive Committee and faculty, approved by faculty vote in June 2012. See Appendix 7 –Strategic Plan
4.5.2. PCSP will comply with Presbyterian College’s assessment programs and goals for SACS accreditation.
-Responsible Persons: Associate Dean for Academic Affairs; Assessment Committee
-Measurement: When required, a review of the college and school assessment plans and modification of school plan will be completed
-Use of Assessment Findings: Data will be used by the Executive Committee to evaluate and assure PCSP complies with the college’s assessment program.
-2011-2012 Assessment: No report
4.5.3. PCSP will use the findings of its assessment plan to improve the program and school.
-Responsible Persons: Associate Dean for Academic Affairs; Assessment Committee
-Measurement: Ongoing presentation of assessment results to faculty, staff, and students with assignments for follow up given to appropriate committees or offices; specific assessment results addressed in meeting and committee minutes
-Use of Assessment Findings: Data will be used by the faculty to evaluate and modify the PCSP assessment plan for program improvement.
-2011-2012 Assessment: Report completed 9/1/12, provided to faculty and posted on PCSP website.
4.5.4. PCSP will submit the ACPE accreditation self-study report by the assigned due date.
-Responsible Persons: President; Dean; Executive Committee
-Measurement: Development of a time line for the self-study report process
-Use of Assessment Findings: Data will be used by the Executive Committee and the faculty to develop self-study for ACPE accreditation.
-2011-2012 Assessment: No Report
4.6 Outside Perception of the Program Outcomes
4.6.1 Preceptors are regularly consulted to facilitate improvements in the program.
-Responsible Person: Assistant Dean for Experiential Education
-Measurement: Biennial review and trending of AACP preceptor survey; review of preceptor roles and responsibilities
-Use of Assessment Findings: Data will be used by the Assistant Dean for Experiential Education to assure the quality of teaching and student learning.
-2011-2012 Assessment: No report-begin 2012-2013 academic year
4.6.2. At least 80% of preceptors are satisfied with their interactions with PCSP.
-Responsible Persons: Assistant Dean for Experiential Education; Assessment Committee
-Measurement: Biennial review and trending of AACP preceptor survey; review of input from annual PCSP Preceptor Advisory Council meeting
-Use of Assessment Findings: Data will be used by the Assistant Dean for Experiential Education to assure student preparation for preceptor interaction.
-2011-2012 Assessment: No report-begin 2012-2013 academic year
4.6.3. Alumni are regularly consulted to facilitate improvements in the program and school.
-Responsible Person: Assistant Dean for Professional and Student Affairs
-Measurement: Triennial review of the AACP alumni survey
-Use of Assessment Findings: Data will be used by the Executive Council to assure alumni involvement in the PCSP program.
-2011-2012 Assessment: No report-begin 2014-2015 academic year
4.6.4. At least 70% of alumni are satisfied in interaction and contacts with PCSP.
-Responsible Persons: Assistant Dean for Professional and Student Affairs; Assessment Committee
-Measurement 1: Triennial review of AACP alumni survey
-Measurement 2: Input provided at biennial PCSP Advisory Council meetings
-Use of Assessment Findings: Data will be used by the Executive Committee to assure alumni are involved and communication to alumni is adequate.
-2011-2012 Assessment: Measurement 1-begin 2014-2015 academic year, Measurement 2-begin 2012-2013
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