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Analysis – To include key findings, 3-5 year trending comparisons, steps to take to enhance student learning:
Critical Thinking Goal, SLO 1: It is noted that the performance evaluation data was slightly lower this year. It could be
an anomaly; however, a new faculty member was recently hired, and they implemented changes to the lab. The slight
decrease could be a result of students adjusting to the change in teaching methods. The discussion also included
concerns that these students seemed a little more intimidated with non-routine exams.
SLO 2: The second-year students did not meet the benchmark. It is interesting to note that the first-year students
exceeded expectations in this area while the second-year students did not. Feedback from the students and input from
the clinical instructors indicate that more image critique sessions might be helpful.

Action Plan based on Analysis:
SLO 1: Based on the discussion points, we will add more hands-on examination lab practice with smaller groups, so
every student has more one-on-one practice time and then reassess next year.
SLO 2: We will implement an image critique session into each class of the image critique course. It will include
instructor presentations along with student presentations. In addition, the students will be required to complete 5 image
critiques per semester as part of the clinical grade. The clinical instructors will review the critiques with the students
based on the mentoring/training and rubric from the clinical coordinator to ensure all the clinical instructors understand
the expectations for the reviews prior to implementation. We will reassess the changes and the impact on the students’
skill level.

Results/Improvement(s) noted based on the action plans that were implemented:
SLO 1: Based on feedback from the students and the clinical instructors, the one-on-one extra practice time seemed to
improve the students’ confidence levels and there was a noticed improvement in their non-routine positioning skill
levels. We will continue to keep the smaller groups and the extra practice time since there was such a noticeable
improvement.
SLO 2: There has been a slight improvement in this area with the students. However, it did not have the impact that
was hoped for. We will consider additional methods for improving student skills in this area. One idea that came from
our discussions with the advisory board members was to have the second-year students give image critique presentations
to the first-year students. They may put more effort into their presentations, and it may benefit them to have to lead the
instruction/teach it. We will implement this in 2022 and reassess its impact.

Re-evaluation Date: Fall 2023 at the next assessment committee meeting.

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