2014-15 Service Area Program Review

DEPARTMENT/PROGRAM	Nursing
DESCRIPTION/PURPOSE	Nursing Learning Center
SUBMITTED BY:	Pam Hansink , Rebecca Agundez and Susan Carreon
AREA DEAN/DIRECTOR	Susan Carreon
AREA VICE PRESIDENT

INSTITUTIONAL GOAL 1	INSTITUTIONAL GOAL 2	INSTITUTIONAL GOAL 3	INSTITUTIONAL GOAL 4
INSTITUTIONAL MISSION AND EFFECTIVENESS – The College will maintain programs and services that focus on the mission of the College supported by data-driven assessments to measure student learning and student success. 1.1 Develop systems and procedures that establish the mission of the college as the central mechanism for planning and decision making. 1.2 Develop an institutional score card to assess student learning that drives integrated planning and resource allocation. 1.3 Develop systems and procedures to ensure that the college maintains a collegial and self-reflective dialogue that improves effectiveness. 1.4 Develop systems that are inclusive, cyclical, and understood by all stakeholders.	STUDENT LEARNING PROGRAMS AND SERVICES – The College will maintain instructional programs and services which support student success and the attainment of student educational goals. 2.1 Ensure that all instructional programs, regardless of location or means of delivery, address and meet the current and future needs of students. 2.2 Review program learning outcomes annually (or biennially) to assure currency, improve teaching and learning strategies, and raise student success rates. 2.3 Ensure that all Student Services programs, regardless of location or means of delivery, address and meet the current and future needs of students. 2.4 Ensure that all Student Services programs engage in a process of sustainable continuous quality improvement by annual review of Service Area Outcomes, and annual Program Review. 2.5 Ensure that the Library meets as closely as possible that “Standards of Practice for California Community College Library Faculty and Programs” of the Academic Senate for California Community Colleges. 2.6 Ensure that instructional labs continue to collaborate in sharing financial and human resources, thus maintaining continuous quality improvement.	RESOURCES – The College will develop and manage human, technological, physical, and financial resources to effectively support the College mission and the campus learning environment. 3.1 Develop and implement a resource allocation plan that leads to fiscal stability. 3.2 Implement a robust technological infrastructure and the enterprise software to support the college process. 3.3 Build new facilities and modernize existing ones as prioritized in the facility master plan. 3.4 Design and commit to a long-term professional development plan. 3.5 Raise the health awareness of faculty, staff, and students.	LEADERSHIP AND GOVERNANCE – The Board of Trustees and the Superintendent/President will establish policies that assure the quality, integrity, and effectiveness of student learning programs and services, and the financial stability of the institution. 4.1 Review all Board policies annually to ensure that they are consistent with the College mission statement, that they address the quality, integrity, and effectiveness of student learning programs and services, and that they guard the financial stability of the institution. 4.2 Maintain a clearly defined Code of Ethics that includes appropriate responses to unprofessional behavior. 4.3 Ensure that the Board of Trustees is informed and involved in the accreditation process. 4.4 Ensure that processes for the evaluation of the Board of Trustees and the Superintendent/President are clearly defined, implemented, and publicized. 4.5 Establish a governance structure, processes, and practices that guarantee that the governing board, administration, faculty, staff, and students will be involved in the decision making process.

I. INSTITUTIONAL GOALS

II. PROGRAM GOALS

PAST – EVALUATION OF PREVIOUS CYCLE OBJECTIVES/PROGRAM GOALS (SET IN PREVIOUS YEAR)

List your previous objectives/goals and associated Institutional Goals. All program goals must address at least one of the institutional goals.

1	PAST PROGRAM GOAL #1	INSTITUTIONAL GOAL(S) (Select one primary goal.)
Identify Program Goal and Budget request, if any, from the Program Review completed in 2013-2014 (Section II C):	1 Mission & Effectiveness 1.1 1.3 1.2 1.4 2 Student Learning Outcomes 2.1 2.4 2.2 2.5 2.3 2.6 3 Resources 3.1 3.4 3.2 3.5 3.3 4 Leadership & Governance 4.1 4.4 4.2 4.5 4.3
Met	Partially Met	Not Met
Describe how this program goal increased student achievement and/or program effectiveness in 2014-2015:

2	PAST PROGRAM GOAL #2	INSTITUTIONAL GOAL(S) (Select one primary goal.)
Identify Program Goal and Budget request, if any, from the Program Review completed in 2013-2014 (Section II C):	1 Mission & Effectiveness 1.1 1.3 1.2 1.4 2 Student Learning Outcomes 2.1 2.4 2.2 2.5 2.3 2.6 3 Resources 3.1 3.4 3.2 3.5 3.3 4 Leadership & Governance 4.1 4.4 4.2 4.5 4.3
Met	Partially Met	Not Met
Describe how this program goal increased student achievement and/or program effectiveness in 2014-2015:

3	PAST PROGRAM GOAL #3	INSTITUTIONAL GOAL(S) (Select one primary goal.)
Identify Program Goal and Budget request, if any, from the Program Review completed in 2013-2014 (Section II C):	1 Mission & Effectiveness 1.1 1.3 1.2 1.4 2 Student Learning Outcomes 2.1 2.4 2.2 2.5 2.3 2.6 3 Resources 3.1 3.4 3.2 3.5 3.3 4 Leadership & Governance 4.1 4.4 4.2 4.5 4.3
Met	Partially Met	Not Met
Describe how this program goal increased student achievement and/or program effectiveness in 2014-2015:

PRESENT – DATA ANALYSIS AND PROGRAM HEALTH – ACCREDITATION

Use data pertinent to your program/department. Include qualitative and quantitative data. Use survey-evaluation results and other relevant data to assess program/department effectiveness. Evaluate the strengths, weaknesses, challenges and opportunities, providing thorough interpretation of data. Narrative only. Attach electronic excel file with graphs or trend data, do not include them in the narrative below.

Strengths

Discuss what you do well in your program/department.

Assist pre-nursing students in preparation for entrance into the Nursing program. Also assist all students enrolled in VN and

RN programs with studying, test taking techniques, nursing skills and resources.

Weaknesses

Discuss areas in your program/department that need improvement.

Need additional tutors to assist students during supervised skills practice and prep for clinical and theory. During peak student hours there can be as many as 20 – 30 students needing

Opportunities

Discuss opportunities for program improvement.

Have 3rd and 4th semester students as mentors for 1st and 2nd semester students.

Challenges

Discuss obstacles/barriers that may influence program improvement.

Limited lab space for skills and study, and computer usage; Finances to extend NLC hours of operation; 3rd and 4th semester students not on campus when undergrads are present. Also need coverage in the NLC during winter and summer sessions when Allied Health classes have clinical components.

Program changes

What program changes, if any, do you expect to have a positive effect on students?

1.5 units Introduction to Nursing class for pre-nursing students. This will enhance the preparation and success in the first semester.

Summarize revisions, additions, deletions, and alternate delivery methods to your program based on the last program review.

C. FUTURE – LIST OF “SMART” (SPECIFIC MEASURABLE ATTAINABLE RELEVANT TIME-LIMITED) PROGRAM OBJECTIVES FOR NEXT ACADEMIC YEAR TO ADDRESS PROGRAM IMPROVEMENT, GROWTH, OR UNMET NEEDS/GOALS. ALL PROGRAM GOALS MUST ADDRESS AT LEAST ONE OF THE INSTITUTIONAL GOALS.

FUTURE PROGRAM GOALS (Describe future program goals. List in order of budget priority.) You are not required to list 3 goals. Only list/identify goals that are viable in one year’s time or can be carried over a number of program cycles. Objectives should either: 1. Increase work efficiency; 2. Reduce costs; or 3. Contribute to student enrollment and/or success.	INSTITUTIONAL GOAL(S) (Select one primary institutional goal)
1	2015-2016 PROGRAM GOAL #1 Budget Priority #1	INSTITUTIONAL GOAL(S)
Identify Future Global Goal: Continued Nursing Student success	1 Mission & Effectiveness 1.1 1.3 1.2 1.4 2 Student Learning Outcomes 2.1 2.4 2.2 2.5 2.3 2.6 3 Resources 3.1 3.4 3.2 3.5 3.3 4 Leadership & Governance 4.1 4.4 4.2 4.5 4.3
Objective: N-80 offered for each incoming class of nursing students.
RESOURCE PLAN (Check all that apply.)
Task(s)
Describe task and select the resource committee that will review your enhanced budget request (if applicable) NLC tutors need teaching hours, Nursing lab and classroom usage during Winter and Spring semesters for 5 weeks , 2 days per week for 4.5 hours each day = 45 lab and lecture hours. Facilities Marketing Technology Professional Development Staffing
Timeline: Winter semester (5 weeks) and Spring semester (5 weeks)
Expense Type	Funding Type	Budget Request
One-Time Recurring	General District Categorical (Specify)	$6,000_______________
Describe task and select the resource committee that will review your enhanced budget request (if applicable) Facilities Marketing Technology Professional Development Staffing
Timeline:
Expense Type	Funding Type	Budget Request
One-Time Recurring	General District Categorical (Specify)	$________________
C. Describe task and select the resource committee that will review your enhanced budget request (if applicable) Facilities Marketing Technology Professional Development Staffing
Timeline:
Expense Type	Funding Type	Budget Request
One-Time Recurring	General District Categorical (Specify)	$________________
How will this objective be measured? Incoming students will successfully complete N-80. First semester instructors will report increased student success
How will the completion of tasks identified improve work efficiency, reduce costs, or improve student success? Due to new curriculum, students have less lab and lecture time in 1st semester. Supporting students via this class will enhance student success.
Who are the responsible party(ies) and assigned user(s)? NLC Tutors, Pam Hansink and Rebecca