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Evaluation Plan

I. ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥¼ä 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.
  • University mission
  • College mission & vision
  • College philosophy
  • State nursing education standards
  • AACN Essentials documents
  • AACN/NONPF/ANA guidelines and standards
  • ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥¼ä objectives
  • Self-study reports
Committee on ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥¼äs 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 ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥¼äs Faculty Assembly With any changes in professional standards.
Develop plans and implement recommendations as appropriate through Assistant Deans, ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥¼ä Directors, lead faculty and faculty Assistant Deans, ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥¼ä 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.
  • Mission & vision
  • Philosophy
  • ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥¼ä objectives
  • Organizing framework
  • Past Self-study reports
  • Strategic Planning
  • State nursing education standards
  • AACN Essentials documents
  • AACN/NONPF/ANA guidelines and standards
  • Other relevant national standards or recommendations
  • ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥¼ä objectives
Committee on ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥¼äs 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 ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥¼äs Faculty Assembly With any changes in professional standards
Chair of Committee on ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥¼äs meets with Dean’s Dialogue with Colleagues. Chair, Committee on ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥¼äs 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 ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥¼ä reviewed by ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥¼ä Committees. Undergraduate ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥¼ä Committee; Master’s ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥¼ä Committee; DNP ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥¼ä Committee; PhD ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥¼ä Committee Annually
Committee on ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥¼äs develops recommendations for changes in mission, goals and/or expected student outcomes. ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥¼ä Directors, Coordinators Ìý
Recommendations are presented and approved by Faculty Assembly. Faculty Assembly Ìý
Recommendations are implemented by Associate Deans, Assistant Deans, ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥¼ä Directors and Faculty. Associate Deans, Assistant Deans, ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥¼ä 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.
  • By-Laws of Faculty Assembly
  • Minutes from governance meetings
  • Committee meetings minutes
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 ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥¼ä have the opportunity to participate on committees. Student Council recruits ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥¼ä 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.
  • Student handbooks
  • Faculty handbooks
  • University catalog
  • College website
  • Brochures
Review & update student handbooks. Committee on Students Annually
Review & update faculty handbooks. Committee on Faculty Annually
Review & update University catalog. Associate Dean for Academic ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥¼äs; Assistant Deans Annually
Review & update College website. Administrative Team Monthly
Review & update all program brochures. Undergraduate ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥¼ä Committee; Master’s ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥¼ä Committee; DNP ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥¼ä Committee; PhD ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥¼ä Committee Annually
Review all academic policies in handbooks for congruency with University policies. Assistant Deans, ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥¼ä Directors, Lead Faculty Annually
I.F. Formal complaints reviewed.
  • Formal complaint
  • Formal complaint policy
Formal complaints are reviewed and addressed as they are submitted. Dean Ongoing as submitted.
II. ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥¼ä 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 ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥¼äs reviews library holdings and makes recommendations for purchase. Committee on ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥¼äs Bi-monthly
Access to library resources Committee on ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥¼äs invites FAU library liaison to meetings to discuss faculty/student library resources. Committee on ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥¼äs 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 ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥¼äs; Executive Council Annually (September)
Casual learning area space and resources for practice and simulation Assistant Deans and ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥¼ä Directors assess adequacy of space in Professional Practice Lab from feedback from faculty and ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥¼ä. Any issues brought to Executive Council. Dean; Associate Dean for Academic ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥¼äs; Assistant Deans; ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥¼ä 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 ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥¼äs. Recommendations for budget presented to the Dean. Committee on ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥¼äs 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, ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥¼ä Directors and Associate Dean for Academic ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥¼äs. Committee on Students; Assistant Deans; Associate Dean for Academic ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥¼äs 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 ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥¼äs. Committee on Faculty; Associate Dean for Academic ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥¼äs 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 ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥¼äs. Committee on Faculty; Associate Dean for Academic ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥¼äs Annually
Clinical agency partnerships Adequacy of clinical placements for ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥¼ä is assessed by the clinical coordinators and program directors. Assistant Deans and ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥¼ä 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; ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥¼ä coordinators; ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥¼ä 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. ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥¼ä 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.
  • Mission
  • Philosophy
  • ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥¼ä objectives
  • Syllabi
  • Professional statements about graduates’ roles
  • Professional standards from AACN, NONPF, ANA & others
Undergraduate, Master’s, DNP, and PhD ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥¼ä Committees review their respective curricula on an ongoing basis and make recommendations to Committee on ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥¼äs for changes. Undergraduate ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥¼ä Committee, Master’s ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥¼ä Committee, DNP ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥¼ä Committee, PhD ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥¼ä Committee Ongoing
New courses and changes to existing courses submitted to the Committee on ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥¼äs in the context of continuous quality improvement. ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥¼ä Committees At least every 5 years; more frequently with any changes in standards
Committee on ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥¼äs reviews the course descriptions, course offerings and course objectives for consistency with the mission, philosophy, organizing framework, and program objectives. Committee on ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥¼äs Ongoing
Committee on ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥¼äs collaborates with course- responsible faculty to assure congruency. Committee on ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥¼äs 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.
  • Syllabi
  • Meeting notes of Advisory Board
  • Consultants’ reviews
  • Standing committees with student representation
  • Dean’s Dialogue with Colleagues meetings
  • Practice-Education Partnership Committee
  • Focus groups with ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥¼ä
As input is obtained it is fed back to the Undergraduate, Master’s, DNP, and PhD ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥¼ä Committees for recommendations to Committee on ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥¼äs. Undergraduate ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥¼ä Committee, Master’s ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥¼ä Committee, DNP ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥¼ä Committee, PhD ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥¼ä Committee; Committee on ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥¼äs As significant data are gathered, but at least annually.
Committee on ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥¼äs considers all data and makes recommendations to the Faculty Assembly. Committee on ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥¼äs 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.
  • Faculty evaluations of courses
  • Peer evaluations
  • Student evaluations of courses (SPOTs)
  • Content mapping
SPOT evaluations are reviewed by faculty, Assistant Deans, and Associate Dean for Academic ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥¼äs. Faculty; Associate Dean for Academic ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥¼äs; Assistant Deans Each semester
Peer evaluations of teaching conducted. Faculty; Associate Dean for Academic ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥¼äs; Assistant Deans Annually
Faculty recommends changes as part of annual self- evaluation. Faculty; Associate Dean for Academic ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥¼äs; Assistant Deans Annually
Course revisions reflect self evaluation and dialogue with Associate Dean. Faculty; Associate Dean for Academic ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥¼äs; Assistant Deans Annually
Undergraduate, Master’s, DNP, and PhD ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥¼ä Committees engage in content mapping. Undergraduate ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥¼ä Committee, Master’s ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥¼ä Committee, DNP ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥¼ä Committee, PhD ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥¼ä Committee As needed
Committee on ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥¼äs analyzes/addresses suggested course or curriculum changes made by Faculty. Committee on ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥¼äs 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
  • Notes from focus groups of current ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥¼ä
  • Student evaluations of courses
Focus groups with ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥¼ä and Academic Coordinator. Associate Dean for Academic ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥¼äs; 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 ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥¼äs 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.
  • Student assignments
  • Faculty development activities
  • Alumni responses
Course assignments are designed and evaluated to provide the opportunity for ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥¼ä to practice and refine their expressions of caring and their ability to integrate multiple ways of knowing. Undergraduate ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥¼ä Committee, Master’s ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥¼ä Committee, DNP ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥¼ä Committee, PhD ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥¼ä 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 ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥¼äs and presented to the Undergraduate, Master’s, DNP, and PhD ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥¼ä Committees. The 4 ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥¼ä Committees and Academic ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥¼äs Committee collaborate to develop recommendations which are made to the Committee on ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥¼äs. Undergraduate ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥¼ä Committee, Master’s ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥¼ä Committee, DNP ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥¼ä Committee, PhD ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥¼ä Committee; Associate Dean for Academic ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥¼äs; Assistant Deans; ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥¼ä Directors; Committee on ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥¼äs Annually
IV. ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥¼ä 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.
  • Student assignments
  • Scholarly products
  • Testing
  • Nursing practice evaluations
  • Aesthetic projects
  • EBI surveys of BSN, MSN DNP graduates.
  • Caring Abilities Inventory (CAI)
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 ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥¼ä 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).
  • AACN/EBI exit surveys of BSN, MSN & DNP graduates
EBI Surveys of BSN, Masters & DNP ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥¼ä at graduation. Associate Dean for Academic ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥¼äs; Academic Coordinator; Assistant Deans, ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥¼ä 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).
  • EBI Alumni Survey of BSN, MSN DNP Graduates
  • Alumni Survey of PhD Graduates
Distribute survey to all graduates at 1 year post-graduation. Associate Dean for Academic ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥¼äs; Academic Coordinator; Assistant Deans, ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥¼ä Directors Graduate Coordinators Annually
IV.D. Graduates will rate their satisfaction with the program with an average score of at least 4.0 (moderate).
  • EBI Exit Surveys for BSN, MSN, DNP programs
  • PhD Exit Survey
EBI Surveys are administered to all graduates of BSN, MSN DNP programs. PhD Survey of graduates administered. Associate Dean for Academic ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥¼äs, Academic Coordinator, Assistant Deans, ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥¼ä Directors Each semester
IV.E. Undergraduate ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥¼ä must achieve minimum passing score. 80% of undergraduate ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥¼ä will achieve the minimum passing score on ATI exams on the first attempt.
  • ATI test scores
Each semester traditional and accelerated BSN ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥¼ä take ATI exit exams. Faculty; Assistant Dean for Undergraduate ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥¼ä Each semester
Results are returned and reviewed with ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥¼ä. Faculty; Assistant Dean for Undergraduate ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥¼ä Each semester
Individual student meets with course faculty to discuss strategies for success and with Assistant Dean for Undergraduate ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥¼ä for remediation materials if scores are not in passing range. Faculty; Assistant Dean for Undergraduate ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥¼ä At semester of graduation.
IV.F. 86% of all first time NCLEX test takers will pass the NCLEX-RN exam.
  • NCLEX pass rates
Florida Board of Nursing reports NCLEX- RN scores quarterly. Associate Dean for Academic ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥¼äs, Assistant Dean for Undergraduate ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥¼ä, Undergraduate ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥¼ä Committee Annually
80% of all NP graduates will pass the certification exams on the first attempt.
  • Certification pass rates (limited data)
ANCC and AANP report certification results. Faculty; Associate Dean for Academic ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥¼äs; Assistant Dean for Graduate Practice ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥¼äs, 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%)
  • Time from admission to graduation
  • % of ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥¼ä who graduate in expected time in a given cohort of entering ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥¼ä
Review data from time of admission to graduation to determine if time frame met. Data provided by IEA. Associate Dean for Academic ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥¼äs; Assistant Deans; ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥¼ä Directors Annually
Survey ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥¼ä to assess reasons for delay. Associate Dean for Academic ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥¼äs; Assistant Deans; ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥¼ä Directors Annually
Students’ progress annually reviewed. Associate Dean for Academic ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥¼äs; Assistant Deans; ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥¼ä 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)
  • AACN/EBI Alumni Survey for BSN, MSN, DNP graduates
  • PhD Alumni Survey
Surveys are sent to alumni. Results are tabulated and presented at ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥¼ä Committees and Academic ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥¼äs Committee Associate Dean for Academic ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥¼äs; Assistant Deans; ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥¼ä 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).
  • EBI Employer
  • Surveys for BSN, MSN, DNP Graduates
  • PhD Employer Survey
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 ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥¼äs; Academic Coordinator Annually
Specific surveys are sent to employers identified by the alumni in their surveys. Associate Dean for Academic ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥¼äs; Academic Coordinator At 1 year post graduation
IV.J. Students and graduates demonstrate a commitment to the profession of nursing and lifelong learning.
  • College committee membership lists
  • RA and TA appointments
  • Sigma Theta Tau membership lists
  • Affiliated organizational membership lists
  • Alumni surveys
  • ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥¼ä list
Teaching and research assistantships are made available for the graduate and doctoral ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥¼ä. Associate Deans, Assistant Deans, Graduate Coordinators, Coordinators. Assistant Deans, ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥¼ä Directors. Each semester
Alumni survey to determine the number of graduates pursuing master’s and doctoral study. Associate Dean for Academic ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥¼äs Academic Coordinator Annually
CON monitors information about the professional development of the graduates; i.e. awards, honors, certifications, and publications. Associate Dean for Academic ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥¼äs Academic Coordinator Annually
Students’ progress annually reviewed. Associate Dean for Academic ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥¼äs; Assistant Deans; ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥¼ä Directors Annually
IV.K. Graduates demonstrate competency in Caring that reflects the mission and philosophy of the College.
  • Caring Ability Inventory
  • Focus group with employers
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 ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥¼äs; 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.
  • Faculty credentialing for curricular needs within across programs
  • Quality of teaching
  • Faculty research scholarship productivity
  • Faculty practice service productivity
  • Faculty advancement of Caring mission, philosophy science
  • Faculty awards/honors
  • SACS outcomes
Assess the number qualifications of faculty needed for the teaching mission and makes recommendations to the Dean. Committee on Faculty; Associate Dean for Academic ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥¼äs; Dean Annually
Review all data on teaching effectiveness Dean, Associate Dean for Academic ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥¼äs, Academic ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥¼ä 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.
  • Syllabi
  • Scholarly products
  • Service activities
  • Practice activities
  • College evaluation criteria
  • University promotion and tenure criteria
  • Peer evaluations
  • Student evaluations
  • ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥¼ä/Honors
  • SACS outcomes
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

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