Department Name: NURSING Page 1 of 11 Annual Update Plan 2017 2018 for Academic Departments Section I. Program Plan Complete Program Plan table by: a. Describing your department or unit goals based on the data provided in the preceding questions or in the comprehensive program review selfevaluation. Identify the programs involved and the alignment to a strategic planning objective. Additional goals may be added if necessary. b. Reporting progress on your department goals, i.e., activity undertaken up from September 2015 to September 2016. c. Stating the measurable outcomes anticipated from implementation of your department goals in 2017 2018. # Department Goal (Confirm goals; revise if requested by program review.) 1 Providing quality, safe, and competent nursing care based on current standards of evidenced-based professional nursing practice Programs Involved Mathema tics Departme nt, English Departme nt, Computer Lab, Library, DSP&S Based on/ Connected to SLO Improveme nt Plan Y/N Y Plan Alignment (Enter code from Plan Alignment sheet) EMP1:1, EMP1:2 CURRENT Progress to date Briefly explain previous or ongoing activities, including if and how department has completed a goal. Continuing to utilize strategies developed by the department, test taking strategies workshops, test preparation workshops, individual and group counseling, working with program graduates to assist them through taking and passing the NCLEX-RN the first time FUTURE Description of Anticipated Measurable Outcome of Department/Unit Goal NCLEX-RN Pass rate at 75% pass rate or better (national average) Additional Resources Required in 2017 2018 Brief description of resources required to accomplish department goals. Justification is also required on Budget Augmentation Request form. Personnel need Student Success position/retention Specialist; Clinical Assistant, Simulation Specialist for students throughout the program 2 Providing information management and application of patient care technology Respirator y Therapy program, IT, LAH3C Y TMP1:1, TMP1:2, TMP1:3 Integrating electronic medical records and scenarios in the clinical and simulation settings including but not limited to DocuCare, PDS Scenarios, and Kaplan Students will be able to demonstrate competency using EMR and simulation Updated lap tops for 25 with functional wi-fi access 3
# Department Goal (Confirm goals; revise if requested by program review.) 4 Exhibiting critical thinking skills necessary to develop sound clinical reasoning that guides educated clinical judgment and decisio-making Programs Involved Mathema tics Departme nt, Library, English Laborator y, CSULA Collaborat ive, Counselin g Based on/ Connected to SLO Improveme nt Plan Y/N Y Plan Alignment (Enter code from Plan Alignment sheet) EMP4:3, EMP4:4 TMP1:5 CURRENT Progress to date Briefly explain previous or ongoing activities, including if and how department has completed a goal. Student successfully progressing in the program Page 2 of 11 FUTURE Description of Anticipated Measurable Outcome of Department/Unit Goal Completion rates, meeting standards of Clinical Evaluation Tool (CTE) Additional Resources Required in 2017 2018 Brief description of resources required to accomplish department goals. Justification is also required on Budget Augmentation Request form. State of the art software programs such as case studies 5 Modeling behaviors that exemplify professional, legal and ethical standards in nursing Social Sciences, Library, LAH3C Y EMP1:3 Board of Registered Nursing Disciplinary Meeting attendance Fewer students with convictions, and meeting standards of ELAC Nursing Clinical Evaluation Tool (CTE) Workshops with nursing leaders 6 7 8
Complete Table by: a. Reporting progress on program review recommendations b. Stating the anticipated outcomes and progress to date Page 3 of 11 Section II. Program Review Response # Recommendation Progress to Date Briefly explain previous or ongoing activities, including if and how department has completed a goal. 1 That the department develop and implement new strategies for improving student success and incorporate those activities in the department s program plan. Progress has been made through utilization of peer mentoring, faculty tips on how to survive each nursing class, and benchmark established for Standardized Kaplan test across the curriculum. Readmission Policy revised-ad-hoc committee formed to review status of individual students wanting to return. Remediation plans created for each student at risk students gradebelow 76% test/quizes. Anticipated Outcome of Department Goal Transprancy in communication, understanding and comprehension of program expectations. utilization of progress to date that will guide and promote student success, so that students take the NCLEX-RN within 3months of completing the program confidently. 2 That the department revise the goals in its program plan so that all items listed as goals are indeed goals. RETIRED 3 4 5 6 7 8
# Recommendation Progress to Date Briefly explain previous or ongoing activities, including if and how department has completed a goal. 9 Page 4 of 11 Anticipated Outcome of Department Goal
Page 5 of 11 Section III. Program Description College Mission: East Los Angeles College empowers students to achieve their educational goals, to expand their individual potential, and to successfully pursue their aspirations for a better future for themselves, their community and the world. Goal 1: Increasing student success and academic excellence through student centered instruction, student centered support services, and dynamic technologies. Goal 2: Increasing equity in successful outcomes by analyzing gaps in student achievement and using this to identify and implement effective models and programming to remedy these gaps. Goal 3: Sustaining community centered access, participation, and preparation that improves the college's presence in the community, maximizes access to higher education and provides outlets for artistic, civic, cultural, scientific and social expression as well as environmental awareness. Goal 4: Ensuring institutional effectiveness and accountability through data driven decisionmaking as well as evaluation and improvement of all college programs and governance structures. In collaboration with the District s Mission, ELAC is committed to advancement in student learning and student achievement that prepares students to transfer, successfully complete workforce development programs, earn associate degrees, and pursue opportunities for lifelong learning and civic engagement. 1. If applicable, please update your program description in light of the College Mission. Consider any changes to your programs of study or programs of service since the completion of your previous program review annual update. For example, you may describe trends, recent events, or activities that have impacted your program(s) ability to meet your goals and/or pertain to resource requests. The Nursing program continues on "Warning" as sanctioned by the Board of Regestered Nursing due to repeated NCLEX scores below 75% however the department is able to continue to accepting students. The last class utilizing the old curriculum graduated June 2016, so that the new curriculum is being fully implemented this fall semester 2016. As a direct result of the "warning" status faculty and staff have spent numerous hours reponding to the BRN, ACCJC, and Administration with regard to strategies that have been created to address the needs of students, to break down barriers that adversely affect successful outcomes, while providing instruction in the classroom and the clinical setting to enhance learing and build confidence that lead to success on the NCLEX-RN. Policies have been revised with clear expectations for students with regard to Remediation Policy, Readmission Policy, and Unsuccessful performance Policy. Any student that scores below 76% is identified as high risk early so as to prevent inability to successfully complete the program. One faculty has been assigned to work with at risk students and faculty continue to tutor and address student needs as necessary. 2. Does your department have an outstanding program review recommendation concerning curriculum planning? If yes, complete Curriculum Planning addendum. 3. Does your department have significant changes to the curriculum plans reported in previous annual update? If yes, complete Curriculum Planning addendum.
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Section IV. Program Assessment Page 7 of 11 The College Mission has broad planning goals that are the basis for all other college planning documents and departmental plans. Together these four goals provide a foundation for building a true agenda of student success. Goal 1: Increasing student success and academic excellence through student centered instruction, student centered support services, and dynamic technologies. Goal 2: Increasing equity in successful outcomes by analyzing gaps in student achievement and using this, to identify and implement effective models and programming to remedy these gaps. Goal 3: Sustaining community centered access, participation, and preparation that improves the college's presence in the community, maximizes access to higher education and provides outlets for artistic, civic, cultural, scientific and social expression as well as environmental awareness. 1. Please visit the following link to find your previous AUP and review the efforts your department reported for these three strategic goals. http://www.elac.edu/facultystaff/oie/annualupdates2016.htm 2. Has your department had notable achievements or progress related to these three goals (student success, equity, or access) since the last AUP was submitted? If yes, please describe. Yes, the department continues to be a part of the Nursing Collaborative with CSULA and todate have 11 graduates who began their BSN while in this Nursing program and completed their BSN 2015, with two individuals to complete their MSN/NP in Psychology 2017. Further the department maintains a relationship with TELACU/White Memorial Medical Center who provide shoclarships for student in their third semester ($1200.00 stipen) and in fouth semester ($8,000.00 with the promise of a job). Two June 2016 ELAC TELACU Scholars, now RNs are gainfully employed at WMMC. The program maintains a very high profile in the external community with our community partners, such as the American Diabetes Association, and the National Kidney Foundation. A very recent relationship has been establilshed with SEIU Nurse Alliance who have RNs who are interested in mentoring 4 th semester student, encourage students, help them actually prepare for the NCLEX by working with the students, and provide instruction on how to pass the NCLEX with a mind set on actually getting ready for the testing day. 3. After reflecting on progress noted in #2, how have professional development activities helped to advance these efforts? Students, faculty, and counseling encourage students who meet the criteria (GPA in Nursing 3.0 and the Sciences Anatomy, Physiology, and Microbiology with a 3.0 or higher) to be a part of the collaborative which allows the graduate to quickly become a part of the workforce in Nursing. 4. Are there additional professional development resources that would help your department to further these goals (student success, equity, or access)? Consultation with ATI Nursing Education Consultant/Partnership with ELACNursing - Faculty Resources. Faculty will receive updated longitudianal group scores, at risk students will be identified quickly to receive immediate intervention, practice questions will be made available to faculty can continue to test more frequently using test adapted to ELAC Nursing curriculum. A major resource provided for students is virtual NCLEX-RN review, individualized to each graduate, testtaking strategies, content based case studies, concept maps, and alternate item format quiz questions that are all accessible by computer, tablet, and mobile devices. Goal 4: Ensuring institutional effectiveness and accountability through data driven decision making as well as evaluation and improvement of all college programs and governance structures.
Page 8 of 11 Goal 4: Ensuring institutional effectiveness and accountability through data driven decision making as well as evaluation and improvement of all college programs and governance structures. 1. Please visit the following link to visit and review your program standards and outcomes related to those standards. http://www.elac.edu/facultystaff/oie/institutionsetstandards.htm These standards indicate the minimum level of success, which if not met, would cause concern and indicate a need for programmatic improvement. Falling below your program set standards will trigger a response from the college and may trigger a response from accrediting agencies. Recall that standards are not targets or goals but minimum levels of performance. 2. If your department s outcomes are below the standard for any measure, please describe your department s plans, including current activities, to meet or exceed the standard. In your description, elaborate what is necessary to support your efforts, including resources if necessary. NCLEX-RN pass rate for ELAC below the required 75%. As a direct result of so many graduates delaying testing the department continues to invite graduates back 1) to campus to utilize any and all tools to enhance anf reafim and validate learning, 2) for face to face reviews, utilization of the NUrsing Lab., 3) set up extensions for review with Kaplan. Currently all students are now fully engaged in the new curriculum, they are required to reach course benchmarks on Kaplan which has been normed to ELAC curriculum and NCSBN format. Having a Student Success/Retention faculty or staff, ideally a RN with experience, who is able to identify and work with at risk student throughout the program. Having a Case Manager, MSW or Advisor to help break down life barries that tend to immobilize students and graduates alike. The major needs sited above would significantly empower and impact NCLEX performance and pass rate in a very positive way. 3. In response to each question, please indicate the course and CLO or the PLO related to the response. Responses may require entries onto the attached AUP Budget Augmentation Request form, if resources are required. a. Share 2 3 success stories about the impacts of CLO practices on student learning, achievement, or departmental effectiveness. Focus on specific courses as much as possible. CLO found in all Nursing courses-the student will be able to provide safe and effective care. N265, Fundamentals, students will be able to provide morning care (which includes helping the patient take a bath, setting up the overbed table to eat breakfast, make the bed) take vital signs and record all information relevant to patient care provided. There was one student who had never made a bed in her life. Upon completion of the four clinical days in the Nursing Learning Lab, the student was able to make the bed and successfully complete all other task assigned. The third week of this first school the student was able to demonstrate providing safe and knowledgeable care. b. What changes are planned for the department as a result of course learning outcome assessment? Please be specific about which courses are going to be revised, if any. Nursing courses are revised continuously as a direct result of the changes in the clinical setting with regard to patient care. Modules are tweaked continuously as textbooks and clinical expecttons change. Continue to set and maintain standards to facilitate learning. c. Please provide an update on progress in your program learning outcome assessment work. In the last semester of the program, as students are completing the program, students will place emphasis on physiological care including complications, emotional, psychological, psychosocial, cultural, legal and ethical aspects of care for any clilent he or she will be the provider of care.
CURRICULUM PLANNING ADDENDUM Page 9 of 11 1. Use table to provide your plan for proposed courses. Proposed Course Type Expected Semester of First Offer 2. Use table to provide your plan for proposed programs. Proposed Program Type Estimated Time to Completion Existing Courses Required for Program New Courses Required for Program (Also list in the next table) 3. Will your curriculum plans change more than 50% of an existing program? If so, please describe the consultation your department has had with your dean about the possibility of a substantive change report. No 4. What are your department s plans for maintaining or increasing course offerings at South Gate? Continue to do more workshops at South Gate that make sure that students know what is expected of them, when the program has open enrollment and maintain contact with those students with realistic, and recothere is a posssibility of reinstating N250 "Orientation to Nursing" in 2017-2018 to help student make a more informed decision about coming into a very rigirous fast paced program that lead to preparation to sit for the NCLAEX-RN and obtain the
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APPENDIX A Page 11 of 11 Purpose of the Program Review and Annual Update Process The purpose of Program Review is to provide a venue through which the college can evaluate its programs in relationship to the College Mission and its Strategic Goals and priorities. The program review process promotes a self reflective evaluation of programs in a manner in which faculty can identify programmatic successes within their disciplines, identify areas in need of improvement and establish departmental goals for enhanced programmatic and student success. Each department completes an annual update of their efforts. This update is used to provide the college with an indication of improvement in student learning and the resources needs for each program. The Annual Update serves as the central planning document for requesting and prioritizing resources. The values of program review: Strengthening of programs through faculty led self evaluation and goal setting; Fostering inter departmental cooperation and communication; Stimulating dialog on student success and programmatic improvements; Evaluating each programs unique contribution to the College s Mission and Strategic Goals; Promotion of long term planning focused on the use of data; Ensuring that curriculum and offerings meet student needs and promote student progression; Providing a venue to justify programmatic augmentation and to connect program needs to resource allocations. Enhance transparency about college programs to the broader community. The value of self evaluation is enhanced with the broad inclusion of individuals contributing to your department. It is recommended that each department make all efforts to include all faculty, staff and administration. Each department may include additional information in their Annual Update Plan (AUP) as needed to fully describe their department. The Office of Institutional Effectiveness and Advancement is available to assist each department in their efforts to complete their AUP. In order to streamline the submission and distribution process, the Annual Update Plan MUST be submitted by email in its original format to the Office of Institutional Effectiveness and Advancement to ensure a digital record of your completed work. No hard copies will be accepted. Please complete and submit your completed Annual Update Plan and attachments by Friday, September 30, 2016, 12:00 noon to Maribel Carbajal Garcia at CarbajM@elac.edu, and ALL full time faculty members and the adjunct representative (if applicable) in the department must be cc d on the email. This document includes, the official application for the faculty Hiring Prioritization Committee and the Staff Human Resources Committee. There is a separate AUP Budget Augmentation Request form that is due September 30 with the AUP. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered for resource allocations, though update information will be allowed. There will also be a Perkins Request form. Departments will be notified regarding budget and resource requests in the spring, following receipt of budget projections from the District Office.
EAST LOS ANGELES COLLEGE For Academic Year 2017-2018 FACULTY POSITION REQUEST FORM Use separate form for each position requested Priority # 1 Page 1 of 3 Hiring requests will only be considered when they are submitted by the department chair. All Counselor positions should be requested through the Counseling Department program review/annual update. Positions submitted without department approval will not be considered. Department: Nursing Discipline* (as it appears in the Catalog): Nursing Replacement Is this a replacement request for a full-time position Click here to enter text. Click here to enter a date. that has not been filled during the last five years? Name Date Yes No Click here to enter text. Click here to enter a date. Name Date If yes, provide the name(s) and dates of separation. *Counseling: EOPS and Counseling: DSPS should be considered disciplines but all information must be submitted by the Counseling Department for Counselor positions in EOPS or DSPS or elsewhere. A. Staffing and Enrollment per Faculty: Departments that are Primarily Instructional Only 1. Staffing (50 points maximum allotted per rubric) As provided by OIEA, how many additional full-time faculty can this discipline support towards reaching a 75/25 full-time to adjunct ratio? (1) 2 How many full-time equivalent faculty (FTEF) in this discipline are currently reassigned outside of the department including Academic Senate officers, AFT representatives, and other campus-wide positions? Do not count non-teaching positions that are permanently assigned within the department such as chair, lab coordinators, and discipline-specific program coordinators. A list of all reassigned faculty can be provided by Academic Affairs. (2) 0 How many approved hires within this discipline are currently unfilled? (3) 0 How many growth positions in this discipline are being requested and prioritized before this position? Enter 0 for a replacement position. (4) 2 Enter (1) (2) (3) (4) in the box below (round to one decimal place). This figure represents the total number of additional full-time faculty this discipline can support towards reaching a 75/25 full-time to adjunct ratio. (5) 0.8 additional faculty As provided by OIEA, how many full-time faculty taught in the discipline in the most recent fall term? (6) 8 Enter (5) / [(3) + (4) + (6)] below (round to one decimal place). This number measures relative need for additional full-time faculty based on the current size of the discipline, factoring in other growth requests. A value of 1 indicates that a discipline would need to double in size to reach a 75/25 ratio. The larger the value, the greater the relative need. 2. Enrollment per Faculty Relative need: 1.38 As provided by OIEA, what is the discipline s FTES / FTEF ratio for the most recent fall term available? 163 FTES/FTEF Though not directly part of the rubric, the HPC will use this number in conjunction with guidance from OIEA in evaluating the financial impact of this position on the college.
Page 2 of 3 A. Staffing and Funding: Counseling, Library, Child Development Center, Counseling: DSPS, Counseling: EOPS 1. Staffing (50 points maximum allotted per rubric) As provided by OIEA, enter the number of students for the most recent fall term relevant to your program. (1) How many full-time faculty are in your discipline, including retiring faculty? Counseling: EOPS and Counseling: DSPS should be considered separate disciplines and not counted with general Counseling. (2) How many growth positions in this discipline are being requested and prioritized before this position? Enter 0 for a replacement position. (3) How many full-time equivalent faculty positions in your discipline are permanently reassigned away from general duties within the discipline? (For example, Transfer Center Director) (4) Enter (2) + (3) (4) in the box. (5) Please provide either a state-mandated or institution-set student per faculty target ratio. This ratio should take into account the normal duties of the faculty member, which may take them away from direct service to students. (6) Target ratio: Please explain in detail how the target ratio above was determined. Click here to enter text. Enter [(1) (6)*(5)] / (6) in the box below (round to one decimal place). This is the number of additional faculty required to reach the target ratio. (7) additional faculty Enter (7) / (5) below (round to one decimal place). This number measures relative need for additional fulltime faculty based on the current size of the discipline, factoring in other growth requests. A value of 1 indicates that a discipline would need to double in size to serve students at the target ratio. The larger the value, the greater the relative need. 2. Funding Relative need: Please choose one of the following. Consult with your dean or Administrative Services if you are unsure of how to respond. A. This position will be supported by the existing budget for this area. B. This position will be supported by categorical or restricted funding. Please enter the name of the funding source. If this fund requires a match, can this match be fully covered by the existing budget for this area or this area s division. Yes No Please enter the ratio for a required match. C. This position will require an increase in the overall budget for this area. Though not directly part of the rubric, the HPC will use this information in conjunction with guidance from OIEA in evaluating the financial impact of this position on the college.
Page 3 of 3 B. Educational Program /50 pts possible Please reference your most recent Annual Update and Program Review Self-Evaluation (PRSE) to answer the following questions: 1. How does filling this position align with the Program Plan and/or recommendations of your department s PRSE? (25 points maximum) Filling this position allows the department to achieve the program goal of providing services for individuals in the program and graduates to receive individual counseing and implimentation of more test taking strategies to successfully pass the NCLEX-RN on first attemp. 2. In what ways will filling this position further your departmental efforts to develop or enhance new or existing programs and/or curriculum in ways that cannot be done by current faculty? (25 points maximum) Hopefully filling this position will augment the current newly revised curriculum as current students seem to need more individualized assistance. Oral Response (Optional): TBD Please be on time and note that no additional or updated paperwork will be accepted. Please list the department s desirable qualifications for this position in preparation for the job announcement. RN with a BSN or MSN with tutoring/mentoring experience working with group of student in a Registered Nurse program. Originator Lurelean B. Gaines Department Chair Lurelean B. Gaines Designated Dean s Signature Angelica Toledo
Department: Chair/Coordinator: Dean: ANNUAL UPDATE PLAN AUGMENTATION REQUEST 2017 2018 Nursing Lurelean B. Gaines Angelica Toledo Category (Choose one from dropdown menu) Detailed Description One time or ongoing Estimated Cost Other Student Success/Retension Specialist $ 90,000.00 Other Clinical Assistant $ 60,000.00 Choose one Siimulation Specialist $ 90,000.00 Choose one Choose one Subtotal Page 1: $ 240,000.00 Alignment (Check all that apply) Expected Outcome (Please describe the measurable outcome) An individual who will be prepared to identify at risk students throughout the program. A Registered Nurse that will be able to go to the clinical site and work with students in the clinical setting under the supervision on the Nursing faculty member. A Registered Nurse with Simulation expertise to work with dtudents in the Nursing Lab. to enhance skills and build confidence. 06/17/2016 For questions about this AUP Budget Augmentation Request Form, please contact the Office of Institutional Effectiveness at (323) 415 4152 or your Dean. PAGE 1 OF 2
Department: Chair/Coordinator: Dean: ANNUAL UPDATE PLAN AUGMENTATION REQUEST 2017 2018 Nursing Lurelean B. Gaines Angelica Toledo Category (Choose one from dropdown menu) Detailed Description One time or ongoing Estimated Cost Alignment (Check all that apply) Expected Outcome (Please describe the measurable outcome) Choose one Choose one Choose one Choose one Choose one Subtotal Page 1: $ 240,000.00 Total: $ 240,000.00 06/17/2016 For questions about this AUP Budget Augmentation Request Form, please contact the Office of Institutional Effectiveness at (323) 415 4152 or your Dean. PAGE 2 OF 2