Section II: Progress Since the Most Recent Review Below are the goals from Section IV part E of your last Program Review Self-Study. Describe progress or changes made toward meeting each goal over the last year. GOALS Status Progress or Rationale for No Longer Applicable Continue to improve national pass rates on Dietetic Technician Registration and Certified Dietary Manager exams In progress Completed No longer applicable Submitted Pass Rate Improvement Plan to ACEND (formerly CADE) in 2010. Implemented DIT Holistic Plan for Student Success Continue to promote registration of graduates into DIT 260 Credentialing Exam Review Course. Progress: Both DT and DM pass rates have improved. DT Pass rates have improved from 75 to 82% DM Pass rates average 85% exceeding national average of 72%. Goal remains in progress to continue to meet/exceed national benchmarks (ACEND->70%/ ANFP=> national average) Strive to improve retention rates. In progress Completed No longer applicable 1.DT Tracking System: Have revised tracking system to account for part time students as well as students taking DIT courses that transfer to 4 yr institutions with no intention of completing DIT.AAS degree.This will increase accuracy of retention numbers. 2.Prereqs added to strengthen the curriculum will result in better prepared students to succeed in the curriculum. 3.Utilization of MAPS for all students accepted into the program will promote following correct course sequences. Track 2005-06 Dietetic Technology and Dietary Manager curriculum changes to assess the effectiveness of those changes. In progress Completed No longer applicable Completed. Howerver since this goal was established there has been a total revision of the the curriuclum related to Q2S. There was also a new 2012 ANFP curriculum revision that will go into effect with school year. Goal is now updated to track effectiveness of new Q2S curriculum.
Section III: Assessment of General Education & Degree Program Outcomes The Program Outcomes for the degrees are listed below. All program outcomes must be assessed at least once during the 5 year Program Review cycle, and assessment of program outcomes must occur each year. General Education Outcomes To which degree(s) is this program outcome related? Year assessed or to be assessed. Assessment Methods Used What were the assessment results? (Please provide brief summary data) Oral Communication All programs 2011-2012 DIT 225: Nutrition teaching plan presentation-topic student choice DIT 224: Nutrition Education Sesson Expected results: 75% of students will score a B or higher on DIT 225 oral presentation of nutrtion education plan. Actual: 18/24 (75%) scored 12.3/15 points or higher on the lesson plan. Expected results: 80% of students will score 82% (B) or better on DIT 224 teacher evaluation of "Eat Right with Color" oral presentation to 4th graders. Actual: 27/34 (79%) scored 16.25//20 or better on teacher evaluation form. Written Communication All programs 2011-2012 DIT 129- Weight Management Assigment DIT 221- Case Study Assignment Expected Results: 75% of students will score a B (82%) or higher on weight management assignment (65 points) Actual: 25/32 (78% of students scored >52 points on weight management assignment Expected Results: 75% of students will score a B (82%) or higher on case study assignment (50 points)
Actual: 17/24 (71%) of students scored > 41.25/50 points on written case study assignment. . Critical Thinking/Problem Solving All programs 2012-2013 Values/Citizenship/Community All programs 2013-2014 Computer Literacy All programs 2014-2015 Information Literacy All programs 2015-2016 Program Outcomes To which course(s) is this program outcome related? Year assessed or to be assessed. Assessment Methods Used What were the assessment results? (Please provide brief summary data) Describe and apply scientific information and research related to the dietetic technician level of practice. DIT 1210 DIT 1525 MAT 1110 MAT 1270 ALH 1101 CHE 1111 CHE 1151 CHE 1121 CHE 1161 DIT 1630 DIT 1635 HMT 1101 HMT 1107 HMT 1112 ENG 1101 PSY 1100 COM 2206 DIT 2240 DIT 2305 DIT 2510 DIT 2515 DIT 2520 DIT 2625 DIT 2630 2008-2009 competencies DT 1.1 DT 1.2 DT 1.3 DT 1.4 DT 1.5 Patient Education Plan - Weight Managment project DT 1.1 Access data, references, patient education materials, consumer and other information from credible sources Expected Outcome: 80% of students will score 80% or higher on initial written client education plan Actual 12 students (50%) scored >16/20 points Outcome changed to students will score 80% or higher on their final plan. (students are able to submit revisions on their plan before presenting) DT 1.2 Evaluate consumer information to determine if it is consistent with accepted scientific evidence Expected Outcome: 90% of students will score 80% or higher on weight management project
DIT 2845 DIT 2850 DIT ELE (1143/2860) -Diversity project -Annual Budget project -Safety Sanitation Audit - Actual- 38 students (88%) scored > 60/75 points. Expected 100% of students will score 90% or higher on diversity project Actual 21 (100%) scored > 45/50 points DT 1.3 Collect performance, improvement, financial, productivity, or outcomes data and compare it to established criteria Expected Outcomes: 75% of students will score a B or higher on annual budget project Actual- 16 (64%) scored > 20.5/25 points. Expected Outcome 80% of students will score a B or higher on Safety/Sanitation Audit Actual 17 (71%) scored > 22.5/25 points Goals Not Met: Due to uniqueness and difficulty of assignment will lower outcome to 75% will score 75% (C) or higher. Create more practice assignments. Develop correction plan from a mock audit prior to completing this assignment
Develop beliefs, values, attitudes and behaviors for the dietetic technician level of practice in accordance with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Code of Ethics. DIT 1105 ALH 1101 DIT 1630 DIT 1635 HMT 1101 HMT 1112 PSY 1100 COM 2206 HUM ELE DIT 2240 DIT 2305 DIT 2625 DIT 2630 DIT 2845 DIT 2850 DIT 2855 DIT ELE (1143/2101) 2009-2010 2010-2011 FY 09-10 competencies DT 2.1 DT 2.2 DT 2.3 DT 2.4 DT 2.5 DT 2.6 FY 10-11 competencies DT 2.5 DT 2.7 DT 2.8 DT 2.9 DT 2.10 DT 2.11 Menu Writing Assignment Nutritional Assessments/ MDS/CATS/ care plans Hydration/skin/weight loss/ project DT 2.1 Adhere to current federal regulations and state statutes and rules, as applicable and in accordance with accreditation standards and the ADA Scope of Dietetics Practice Framework, Standards of Professional Practice and the Code of Ethics for the Profession of Dietetics Expected Outcome: 85% of students will score a B or higher on menu writing assignment and on NA's/MDS/RAPS/care plans (218/228) Actual: 26/29 (90%) scored >20.5 on menu writing assignment Actual 17/21 (81%) scored> 61/75 points on NA’s/ MDS/RAPS/ care plans Goal not met. Lower expected outcome to 80% of students will score a B or higher DT 2.2 Use clear and effective oral and written communication Expected Outcomes: 100% of students will score a B or higher on hydration/skin/weight loss/supplement nursing home project (226) Actual 21 (100%) scored > 82 points Expected 90% of students will score a B or higher
CDR portfolio Diversity Project Expected Outcomes: 90% of students will score a B or higher on CDR Portfolios Actual 21/21 (100%) scored 41 or higher on CDR Portfolio Assignment DT 2.11 Demonstrate respect for life experiences, cultural diversity and educational background in interpersonal relationships Expected Outcomes: 90% of students will score a B or higher on diversity project Actual 20/20 (100%) scored > 42/50 on diversity service learning project Develop and deliver information, products and services to individuals, groups and populations at the dietetic technician level of practice. MAT 1110 MAT 1270 ALH 1101 DIT 1630 DIT 1635 HMT 1101 HMT 1112 ENG 1101 PSY 1100 COM 2206 DIT 2240 DIT 2305 DIT 2510 DIT 2515 DIT 2520 2011-2012 competencies DT 3.1 DT 3.2 (a-e) DT 3.3 DT 3.4 DT 3.5 DT 3.6 DT 3.7 ADA Malnutrition Risk Assessment Assignment CDT 3.1 Perform nutrition screening and identify clients or patients to be referred to the Registered Dietitian Expected Outcomes: 90% of students will score a B or higher on malnutrition risk assessment assignment Actual 18/22 (82%) students scored 9/10 on assignment CDT 3.2 Perform specific activities of