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Program Effectiveness Measures –

Pass Rates – 100% for first-time pass rate for this year; the 5-Year average is 98%
(147/150). The program continues to meet its benchmark. Exit and graduate
surveys indicate that the one-week review seminar prior to graduation is a huge
This section of the meeting minutes contributor to the students’ success. Although this is very time consuming for
document discussion of program faculty and students, the seminar has proved beneficial foundational knowledge that
effectiveness measures. This provides students tend to forget from their foundational classes.
support for Objectives 6.1 and 6.2.
Employment Rates – 100% (20/20) employment rates for those graduates seeking
Note that the program provides a employment this year; the 5-Year average is 93% (121/130). There were two
narrative for all program effectiveness students that decided to continue their education and not seek employment;
measures. otherwise, all additional students have full time or part-time employment.

Program Completion Rates – 85% (22/26). The program continues to seek
methods to increase this rate. Although the benchmark has been met, the Committee
reviewed the three students that did not graduate from the program. The three
students failed due to low grades in MR Physical Principles. It appears that the
mathematical equations continue to be an issue for students. As noted above, the
program will work with the General Education Department to ensure that the
program is requiring the most beneficial algebra course.
Mission Statement – The program mission statement was reviewed. No issues
VIII. Assessment Plan Review were identified and the statement continues to be consistent with the program’s
offerings and in alignment with the College’s mission.
Goals – The goals were reviewed. The program revised the goals last year and the
This section of the meeting minutes Committee felt that the goals were still applicable.
document discussion of the program’s
mission statement and goals. Assessment Plan – The following revisions to the assessment plan were made:
Additionally, it documents a review of • Changed SLO under Professional Growth and Development.
the assessment plan. Note there were • Increased benchmark for Obtaining Quality Images under Clinical
two changes to the assessment plan for Competence to 3.6/4.0 (current benchmark is 3.5). The committee felt that
the next cycle. This documentation an increase was necessary as the program has met this benchmark for the
provides evidence for Objectives 4.1 past two years. The program will continue to use the current tool but may
and 6.5. consider an alternate or additional method of assessing positioning skills in
the future.
• Added SLO under Communication.
• Reviews of the assessment methods show a good mix of direct/indirect
tools. Timeframes seem appropriate.
All faculty will be participating in an assessment research day at the university to
learn more about current
practices in the assessment literature and practices.

IX. Additional Comments The faculty expressed their continued appreciation for the support from the Clinical
Preceptors and staff technologists at the clinical sites.
X. Adjournment 2:50 p.m. The next meeting will be scheduled for July. Time and day will be
announced in May.

Revised – January 2020

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