Evaluation Plan
| I. Program Quality: Mission and Governance | ||||
| OUTCOMES | INPUTS | PROCESS | RESPONSIBLE PARTY(IES) | TIMING |
| I.A. The mission, goals and expected student outcomes are congruent with those of the parent institution and consistent with professional nursing standards and guidelines for the preparation of nursing professionals. |
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Committee on Programs analyzes and compares the existing College vision, mission, philosophy, organizing framework, and program objectives with that of the University and professional standards. Develop most effective/efficient method to complete the analysis and develop recommendations. Present final recommendations to Faculty Assembly for approval. |
Committee on Programs Faculty Assembly | With any changes in professional standards. |
| Develop plans and implement recommendations as appropriate through Assistant Deans, Program Directors, lead faculty and faculty | Assistant Deans, Program Directors, Lead Faculty, Faculty | At least every 5 years. | ||
| I.B. The mission, goals and expected student outcomes are reviewed periodically and revised as appropriate to reflect: professional nursing standards and guidelines and the needs and expectations of the community of interest. |
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Committee on Programs analyzes the existing mission, vision, philosophy, organizing framework and program objectives in light of professional standards and community needs, and presents findings to Faculty Assembly. | Committee on Programs Faculty Assembly | With any changes in professional standards |
| Chair of Committee on Programs meets with Dean’s Dialogue with Colleagues. | Chair, Committee on Programs | Annually | ||
| Dean shares documents with Practice-Education Partnership Committee with feedback to Associate Deans and Assistant Deans. | Dean | Bi-annually | ||
| Feedback from annual focus groups with students reviewed by Program Committees. | Undergraduate Program Committee; Master’s Program Committee; DNP Program Committee; PhD Program Committee | Annually | ||
| Committee on Programs develops recommendations for changes in mission, goals and/or expected student outcomes. | Program Directors, Coordinators | |||
| Recommendations are presented and approved by Faculty Assembly. | Faculty Assembly | |||
| Recommendations are implemented by Associate Deans, Assistant Deans, Program Directors and Faculty. | Associate Deans, Assistant Deans, Program Directors, Faculty | If no changes, at least every 5 years | ||
| I.C. The College governance structure reflects the mission in that it fosters caring relationships by cultivating collegiality, the democratic process and consensus building. |
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Staff, Student, and Research Advisory Councils give input on College governance to the Dean. The Dean takes recommendations to the Faculty Assembly. | Staff, Student, Research Advisory Councils Dean Faculty Assembly | Annually |
| Faculty members recommend changes in By-laws to the Committee on Faculty. | Faculty | Annually | ||
| Committee on Faculty reviews the By-laws that promote and facilitate faculty rights and proposes updates on an annual basis. | Committee on Faculty | Annually | ||
| Proposed changes are presented to Faculty Assembly on an annual basis. Consensus is sought for all votes. | Faculty Assembly | Annually | ||
| Ensure students have the opportunity to participate on committees. Student Council recruits students to participate on committees. | Student Council | Annually | ||
| I.D. Expected faculty outcomes in teaching, scholarship, service and practice are congruent with the mission, goals and expected student outcomes. | Evaluation of Faculty | Committee on Faculty ensures accuracy and integrity of the process for Faculty evaluations in collaboration with the P&T Committee and/or Associate Deans. | Committee on Faculty, Promotion & Tenure Committee, Associate Deans | Annually (September) |
| Chair of Promotion and Tenure Committee reviews consistency of College P&T Guidelines with University P&T Guidelines. | Chair, P&T Committee | Annually | ||
| Committee on Faculty reviews Criteria for Evaluation for Faculty Annual Report and ensures adequacy and integrity of the process. | Committee on Faculty | Annually (September) | ||
| Committee on Faculty develops and recommends faculty policies that support expected faculty outcomes in teaching, research, scholarship, service and practice. | Committee on Faculty | Annually (September) | ||
| Committee on Faculty develops guidelines for annual evaluation of faculty at all levels. | Committee on Faculty | Annually (September) | ||
| I.E. Documents, website and publications are accurate. Policies are congruent with University. |
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Review & update student handbooks. | Committee on Students | Annually |
| Review & update faculty handbooks. | Committee on Faculty | Annually | ||
| Review & update University catalog. | Associate Dean for Academic Programs; Assistant Deans | Annually | ||
| Review & update College website. | Administrative Team | Monthly | ||
| Review & update all program brochures. | Undergraduate Program Committee; Master’s Program Committee; DNP Program Committee; PhD Program Committee | Annually | ||
| Review all academic policies in handbooks for congruency with University policies. | Assistant Deans, Program Directors, Lead Faculty | Annually | ||
| I.F. Formal complaints reviewed. |
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Formal complaints are reviewed and addressed as they are submitted. | Dean | Ongoing as submitted. |
| II. Program Quality: Resources | ||||
| OUTCOMES | INPUTS | PROCESS | RESPONSIBLE PARTY(IES) | TIMING |
| II. Fiscal, physical and faculty resources are sufficient to enable the program to fulfill its mission, goals and expected outcomes. Adequacy of resources is reviewed periodically and modified. | Library holdings – print, digital and electronic | Committee on Programs reviews library holdings and makes recommendations for purchase. | Committee on Programs | Bi-monthly |
| Access to library resources | Committee on Programs invites FAU library liaison to meetings to discuss faculty/student library resources. | Committee on Programs | Each semester | |
| Classroom space | Associate Dean brings issues related to classroom space to Executive Council. Executive Committee recommends course of action. | Associate Dean for Academic Programs; Executive Council | Annually (September) | |
| Casual learning area space and resources for practice and simulation | Assistant Deans and Program Directors assess adequacy of space in Professional Practice Lab from feedback from faculty and students. Any issues brought to Executive Council. | Dean; Associate Dean for Academic Programs; Assistant Deans; Program Directors; Executive Council | Annually (September) | |
| Computer technology and telecommunications | Faculty bring any issues related to adequacy of computer technology & telecommunications to Executive Committee. Dean or Associate Deans follow up. | Dean | Ongoing | |
| Learning resources | Adequacy, currency and accessibility of learning and instructional resources assessed by Committee on Programs. Recommendations for budget presented to the Dean. | Committee on Programs | Annually | |
| Advising services Student support services | Adequacy of student advisement and student support assessed by Committee on Students. Recommendations are made to the Assistant Deans, Program Directors and Associate Dean for Academic Programs. | Committee on Students; Assistant Deans; Associate Dean for Academic Programs | Annually (September) | |
| Research support for faculty | Adequacy of research support for faculty assessed by Committee on Faculty. Recommendations are made to the Associate Dean for Nursing Research & Scholarship. | Committee on Faculty; Associate Dean for Nursing Research & Scholarship | Annually | |
| Teaching support for faculty | Adequacy of teaching support for faculty assessed by the Committee on Faculty. Recommendations are made to the Associate Dean for Academic Programs. | Committee on Faculty; Associate Dean for Academic Programs | Annually (September) | |
| Practice support for faculty | Adequacy of practice support for faculty assessed by the Committee on Faculty. Recommendations are made to the Dean. | Committee on Faculty; Dean | Annually (September) | |
| Distance education support | Adequacy of distance education support is assessed by the Committee on Faculty. Recommendations are made to the Associate Dean for Academic Programs. | Committee on Faculty; Associate Dean for Academic Programs | Annually | |
| Clinical agency partnerships | Adequacy of clinical placements for students is assessed by the clinical coordinators and program directors. Assistant Deans and Program Directors follow up with recommendations. | Clinical coordinators; Assistant Deans; Administrative Coordinator | Annually | |
| Quality and number of preceptors | Preceptor evaluations are reviewed by the clinical coordinators and program directors. Changes or recruitment of new preceptors conducted. | Clinical coordinators; Program coordinators; Program directors | Annually | |
| Number and type of eminent scholars, professorships, stipends, scholarships | Friends of CON Volunteer Board and Dean evaluate endowments and plan for building the endowment. | Dean and Friends of CON Volunteer Board | Annually | |
| Funded research/service projects | Associate Dean for Nursing Research Scholarship assesses the number of funded research proposals submitted and funded. Individual faculty productivity discussed at annual evaluations and mentorship meetings. | Associate Dean for Nursing Research Scholarship | Annually | |
| Resources to support faculty research | Associate Dean for Nursing Research & Scholarship assesses adequacy of resources to support recommendations to the Dean. | Associate Dean for Nursing Research Scholarship | Annually | |
| Equipment holdings | IT Director assesses the need for equipment. Recommendations to the Dean. | IT Director; Dean | Annually | |
| Number and quality of support staff | Committee on Faculty evaluates the number and quality of support staff for faculty. Dean, Associate Deans and Assistant Deans evaluate the number and quality of support staff needed for administrative work. | Committee on Faculty | Annually | |
| Number and quality of teaching faculty | Committee on Faculty assesses the number of teaching faculty needed and develops a recruitment plan. | Committee on Faculty | Each semester and as needed with changes | |
| Quality of teaching faculty evaluated annually. | Associate Deans, Assistant Deans | Annually | ||
| Number and quality of research faculty | Committee on Faculty assesses the number of research faculty needed and develops a recruitment plan. | Committee on Faculty | Annually | |
| Quality of faculty research evaluated annually. | Associate Dean for Nursing Research Scholarship | Annually | ||
| CON budget | The Dean reviews the adequacy of the budget in Executive Committee and Faculty Assembly. | Dean; Executive Committee; Faculty Assembly | Ongoing | |
| III. Program Quality: Curriculum, Teaching-Learning Practices, and Individual Student Learning Outcomes | ||||
| OUTCOMES | INPUTS | PROCESS | RESPONSIBLE PARTY(IES) | TIMING |
| III. A. The curricula are developed, implemented and revised to reflect clear statements of expected individual student learning outcomes that are congruent with the program’s mission, goals and expected student outcomes. Curricula are consistent with roles for which graduates are prepared and are consistent with professional standards. |
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Undergraduate, Master’s, DNP, and PhD Program Committees review their respective curricula on an ongoing basis and make recommendations to Committee on Programs for changes. | Undergraduate Program Committee, Master’s Program Committee, DNP Program Committee, PhD Program Committee | Ongoing |
| New courses and changes to existing courses submitted to the Committee on Programs in the context of continuous quality improvement. | Program Committees | At least every 5 years; more frequently with any changes in standards | ||
| Committee on Programs reviews the course descriptions, course offerings and course objectives for consistency with the mission, philosophy, organizing framework, and program objectives. | Committee on Programs | Ongoing | ||
| Committee on Programs collaborates with course- responsible faculty to assure congruency. | Committee on Programs | Ongoing | ||
| A draft of the course document is submitted to the Faculty Assembly for additional input and agreement. Major changes are sent to the University Committees and Florida Board of Nursing for approval as needed. | Faculty Assembly | Ongoing | ||
| III.B. The curriculum and teaching- learning practices consider the needs and expectations of the identified community of interest. |
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As input is obtained it is fed back to the Undergraduate, Master’s, DNP, and PhD Program Committees for recommendations to Committee on Programs. | Undergraduate Program Committee, Master’s Program Committee, DNP Program Committee, PhD Program Committee; Committee on Programs | As significant data are gathered, but at least annually. |
| Committee on Programs considers all data and makes recommendations to the Faculty Assembly. | Committee on Programs | As significant data are gathered, but at least annually. | ||
| Faculty Assembly discusses and votes on changes. | Faculty Assembly | As significant data are gathered, but at least annually | ||
| III.C. The curriculum is logically structured to achieve expected individual and aggregate student outcomes. Teaching learning practices and environments support the achievement of expected individual student learning outcomes. Individual student performance is evaluated by the faculty and reflects achievement of expected individual student learning outcomes; these practices are applied consistently. |
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SPOT evaluations are reviewed by faculty, Assistant Deans, and Associate Dean for Academic Programs. | Faculty; Associate Dean for Academic Programs; Assistant Deans | Each semester |
| Peer evaluations of teaching conducted. | Faculty; Associate Dean for Academic Programs; Assistant Deans | Annually | ||
| Faculty recommends changes as part of annual self- evaluation. | Faculty; Associate Dean for Academic Programs; Assistant Deans | Annually | ||
| Course revisions reflect self evaluation and dialogue with Associate Dean. | Faculty; Associate Dean for Academic Programs; Assistant Deans | Annually | ||
| Undergraduate, Master’s, DNP, and PhD Program Committees engage in content mapping. | Undergraduate Program Committee, Master’s Program Committee, DNP Program Committee, PhD Program Committee | As needed | ||
| Committee on Programs analyzes/addresses suggested course or curriculum changes made by Faculty. | Committee on Programs | As needed | ||
| Faculty Assembly discusses and makes decisions. | Faculty | As needed | ||
| III.D. The environment for learning is reflective of the mission and a demonstration of caring and professionalism |
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Focus groups with students and Academic Coordinator. | Associate Dean for Academic Programs; Committee on Students; Academic Coordinator | Annually or more frequently if needed. |
| Committee on Students assesses teaching-learning environment and makes recommendations for changes. | Committee on Students | Annually or more frequently if needed. | ||
| Student Council recommends changes in teaching- learning environment | Student Council | Annually or more frequently if needed. | ||
| Committee on Faculty fosters ways to create an environment supportive of faculty. | Committee on Faculty | Annually or more frequently if needed. | ||
| Course evaluations are reviewed for evidence of faculty’s demonstration of caring in teaching. | Faculty; Associate Dean of Academic Programs | Annually or more frequently if needed. | ||
| III.E. The program achieves the mission of preparing nurses in the understanding of caring as uniquely expressed in nursing situations through the integration of multiple ways of knowing. |
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Course assignments are designed and evaluated to provide the opportunity for students to practice and refine their expressions of caring and their ability to integrate multiple ways of knowing. | Undergraduate Program Committee, Master’s Program Committee, DNP Program Committee, PhD Program Committee | Each semester |
| EBI graduate, alumni and employer survey responses and Caring Ability Inventory are analyzed for evidence of graduates’ preparation. This is reviewed by the Assistant Deans and Associate Dean for Academic Programs and presented to the Undergraduate, Master’s, DNP, and PhD Program Committees. The 4 Program Committees and Academic Programs Committee collaborate to develop recommendations which are made to the Committee on Programs. | Undergraduate Program Committee, Master’s Program Committee, DNP Program Committee, PhD Program Committee; Associate Dean for Academic Programs; Assistant Deans; Program Directors; Committee on Programs | Annually | ||
| IV. Program Effectiveness: Aggregate Student Performance and Faculty Accomplishments | ||||
| OUTCOMES | INPUTS | PROCESS | RESPONSIBLE PARTY(IES) | TIMING |
| IV.A. Students demonstrate competencies of critical thinking, assessment, therapeutic communication, technical skills, leadership, knowing self as a caring person, in the expression of caring in nursing situations through the integration of multiple ways of knowing. |
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The methods of evaluation and grading scale are communicated through the syllabus. Senior faculty and Graduate Coordinators serve as resources to junior faculty. Individual meetings of students with faculty occur if critical elements of evaluation are not met. Recommendations are made on content and evaluation processes of courses. |
Faculty | Each semester |
| IV.B. Average scores on AACN/EBI Exit surveys will be at 4.0 or above (Moderately or well qualified) in rating competence in each respective program outcome (expected student outcomes). |
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EBI Surveys of BSN, Masters & DNP students at graduation. | Associate Dean for Academic Programs; Academic Coordinator; Assistant Deans, Program Directors & Graduate Coordinators | Each semester |
| IV.C. Average scores on AACN/EBI Alumni Surveys will be at 4.0 or above (moderately or well qualified) in rating each respective program outcome (expected student outcome). |
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Distribute survey to all graduates at 1 year post-graduation. | Associate Dean for Academic Programs; Academic Coordinator; Assistant Deans, Program Directors Graduate Coordinators | Annually |
| IV.D. Graduates will rate their satisfaction with the program with an average score of at least 4.0 (moderate). |
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EBI Surveys are administered to all graduates of BSN, MSN DNP programs. PhD Survey of graduates administered. | Associate Dean for Academic Programs, Academic Coordinator, Assistant Deans, Program Directors | Each semester |
| IV.E. Undergraduate students must achieve minimum passing score. 80% of undergraduate students will achieve the minimum passing score on ATI exams on the first attempt. |
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Each semester traditional and accelerated BSN students take ATI exit exams. | Faculty; Assistant Dean for Undergraduate Program | Each semester |
| Results are returned and reviewed with students. | Faculty; Assistant Dean for Undergraduate Program | Each semester | ||
| Individual student meets with course faculty to discuss strategies for success and with Assistant Dean for Undergraduate Program for remediation materials if scores are not in passing range. | Faculty; Assistant Dean for Undergraduate Program | At semester of graduation. | ||
| IV.F. 86% of all first time NCLEX test takers will pass the NCLEX-RN exam. |
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Florida Board of Nursing reports NCLEX- RN scores quarterly. | Associate Dean for Academic Programs, Assistant Dean for Undergraduate Program, Undergraduate Program Committee | Annually |
| 80% of all NP graduates will pass the certification exams on the first attempt. |
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ANCC and AANP report certification results. | Faculty; Associate Dean for Academic Programs; Assistant Dean for Graduate Practice Programs, NP Coordinator, DNP Director, MSN DNP Committees | Annually |
| IV.G. Students graduate within an acceptable time frame: Generic 1-2 years (80%) RN-BSN – 3 years (70%) Master’s – 3 years (70%) DNP – 7 semesters (80%) PhD – 4 years (70%) |
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Review data from time of admission to graduation to determine if time frame met. Data provided by IEA. | Associate Dean for Academic Programs; Assistant Deans; Program Directors | Annually |
| Survey students to assess reasons for delay. | Associate Dean for Academic Programs; Assistant Deans; Program Directors | Annually | ||
| Students’ progress annually reviewed. | Associate Dean for Academic Programs; Assistant Deans; Program Directors | Annually | ||
| IV.H. Students are employed in nursing practice settings appropriate to educational preparation in 1 year post graduation. BSN – 80% MSN – 60% (in new role) DNP – 60% (in position reflecting new competencies) PhD – 70% (in position reflecting new competencies) |
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Surveys are sent to alumni. Results are tabulated and presented at Program Committees and Academic Programs Committee | Associate Dean for Academic Programs; Assistant Deans; Program Committees; Faculty Assembly | At 1 year post graduation |
| IV.I. Graduates are evaluated by employers at an average of 4.0 (moderate) or above in all competencies and rate satisfaction with graduates above 4.0 (moderate). |
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Surveys are sent to hospital CNOs and nursing education departments of the local hospitals or health care agencies that employ many of our graduates. | Associate Dean for Academic Programs; Academic Coordinator | Annually |
| Specific surveys are sent to employers identified by the alumni in their surveys. | Associate Dean for Academic Programs; Academic Coordinator | At 1 year post graduation | ||
| IV.J. Students and graduates demonstrate a commitment to the profession of nursing and lifelong learning. |
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Teaching and research assistantships are made available for the graduate and doctoral students. | Associate Deans, Assistant Deans, Graduate Coordinators, Coordinators. Assistant Deans, Program Directors. | Each semester |
| Alumni survey to determine the number of graduates pursuing master’s and doctoral study. | Associate Dean for Academic Programs Academic Coordinator | Annually | ||
| CON monitors information about the professional development of the graduates; i.e. awards, honors, certifications, and publications. | Associate Dean for Academic Programs Academic Coordinator | Annually | ||
| Students’ progress annually reviewed. | Associate Dean for Academic Programs; Assistant Deans; Program Directors | Annually | ||
| IV.K. Graduates demonstrate competency in Caring that reflects the mission and philosophy of the College. |
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Caring Ability Inventory (CAI) administered at entry exit of program. Focus groups with CNO’s at Dialogues with Colleagues Practice-Education Partners. | Associate Dean for Academic Programs; Dean at Dialogue with Colleagues meeting; Practice-Education Partners | Each semester |
| IV.L. Aggregate faculty outcomes are consistent with and contribute to achievement of the program’s mission, goals and expected student outcomes. |
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Assess the number qualifications of faculty needed for the teaching mission and makes recommendations to the Dean. | Committee on Faculty; Associate Dean for Academic Programs; Dean | Annually |
| Review all data on teaching effectiveness | Dean, Associate Dean for Academic Programs, Academic Program Committee | Annually | ||
| Review all data on faculty research scholarly productivity | Dean, Associate Dean for Nursing Research Scholarship | Annually | ||
| Review faculty’s advancement of Caring mission, philosophy science | Dean, Associate Deans | Annually | ||
| Review all data on faculty awards honors | Dean, Associate Deans | Annually | ||
| Review all data on faculty practice and service | Dean, Associate Deans | Annually | ||
| Review all the FAU Dashboard and Assessment Database data. | Dean | Annually | ||
| IV.M. Faculty are engaged in advancing the knowledge of the discipline and profession through integration of teaching, research and practice. |
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Based on data from Annual self-evaluation and evaluation process with Dean, Associate Deans and Assistant Deans, Merit Review process, Third Year Review process, and Promotion and Tenure process, faculty receive promotion, tenure, merit, and other incentives as available. | Dean, Associate Deans; Assistant Deans | Annual Review. Third Year Review. At time of application for promotion and tenure |