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Clinical Form and the rubric for case studies completed in Semester II will be used
to measure the SLO.

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
contributor to the students’ success. Although this is very time consuming for
This section of the meeting minutes
document discussion of program faculty and students, the seminar has proved beneficial foundational knowledge that
students tend to forget from their foundational classes.
effectiveness measures. This provides
support for Objectives 6.1 and 6.2.
Employment Rates – 100% (20/20) employment rates for those graduates seeking
employment this year; the 5-Year average is 93% (121/130). There were two
Note that the program provides a students that decided to continue their education and not seek employment;
narrative for all program effectiveness otherwise, all additional students have full time or part-time employment.
measures.
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 Radiation Physics I. 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
Committee felt that the goals were still applicable.
This section of the meeting minutes Assessment Plan – The following revisions to the assessment plan were made:
document discussion of the program’s • Changed SLO under Professional Growth and Development.
mission statement and goals. • Increased benchmark for Radiation Safety Protection under Clinical
Additionally, it documents a review of Competence to 3.6/4.0 (current benchmark is 3.5). The committee felt that
the assessment plan. Note there were an increase was necessary as the program has met this benchmark for the
two changes to the assessment plan for past two years. The program will continue to use the current tool but may
the next cycle. This documentation consider an alternate or additional method of assessing radiation protection
provides evidence for Objectives 4.1 skills in the future.
and 6.5. • 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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