Queensborough Community College
DEPARTMENT:
Year-end Report – Teaching Department
Year: 2014- 2015
HEALTH, PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND DANCE
A. DEPARTMENT SERVICES/ACTIVITIES REPORT IN 2014-15
1.
Department-sponsored services (fall and spring semesters combined)
Area of Service
The Frank Egan Memorial Health Lecture Series – Coordinators Dr. Anthony Monahan, Dr.
Daniel Armstrong and Isabel Hocevar, R. N., Health Services – 14 lectures; presenters from HPED,
Counseling, Business departments and guest speakers.
Academic Advisement All Visual and Performing Arts majors with a concentration in Dance and
Massage Therapy majors are advised by department faculty.
Intercollegiate Athletics Program - Athletic Director: Pete Marchitello – 15 teams
Fall 2014
Men’s Soccer – Head Coach Zef Kabashi
Women’s Volleyball – Head Coach Jason Demas
Men’s and Women’s Cross Country – Head Coach Chris Omeltchenko
Number Served
Approx. 375
Approx. 100 per
semester
Approx. 200
student athletes
Winter 2015
Men’s Basketball - Head Coach Clarence Emengo
Women’s Basketball – Head Coach David Chambers
Men’s and Women’s Swimming – Head Coach Daniel Armstrong
Men’s and Women’s Indoor Track and Field – Head Coach Chris Omeltchenko
Spring 2015
Men’s Baseball – Head Coach Roger Mischel
Women’s Softball – Head Coach Pete Marchitello
Dance Workshop & Dance Team – Professor Emily Berry
Men’s and Women’s Track and Field – Head Coach Chris Omeltchenko
Recreation Program – Coordinator Aziwoh Ayafor and Roger Mischel – Fitness center, swimming
pool, basketball and paddleball
Approx. 4500; Fall
Semester
Approx. 4000;
Spring Semester
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Intramural Athletic Program – Coordinator Pete Marchitello – CUNY Intramural Tournament.
50 participants
Dance Workshop - Performances given by workshop dancers for the public in the Humanities Theater.
This is the capstone dance experience for Dance majors
Approx. 400 in
attendance; 21
students
performing
908 Appointments
Massage Therapy Clinic – Coordinator Dr. Isabella Lizzul
Area of service (for example): a department-run learning laboratory (not laboratories for which students register as part of their courses), the reference desk or reserve area of the
Library, department tutoring program, etc. (Note: Do not report courses or laboratories for which students register.)
2.
Department-sponsored faculty/staff development activities
Type of Activity and Topic
The Frank Egan Memorial Health Lecture Series: Organized by Anthony Monahan
and Isabel Hocevar, R. N., Health Services in Fall 2014
Date
Number Attending
Dimensions of Cultural Wellness - Presented by Anthony Monahan, Ph.D., HPED Dept. 10/01/14
25
Financial Health - Presented by Mr. S. Benjamin Murolo, CPA, MBA, CMB, Business
Dept.
10/08/14
25
Maintaining a Healthy Heart - Presented by Ann Marie Lagor, MS, LMT
10/15/14
25
Coping with Anxiety - College Students and Depression - Presented by Carrie
Diamond-Feldman, MA, LMHC, CRC
10/29/14
25
Global Health - Presented by Laura Monahan, MD, MPH
11/12/14
25
11/19/14
25
9/17/14
7
Stress Prevention Strategies - Presented by Andrea Salis, PhD, HPED Dept
Activity Lecture Series: Organized by Sue Garcia in Fall 2014
Fitness Walking - Presented by Prof. Susan Garcia, HPED Dept.
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Fitness Walking - Presented by Prof. Susan Garcia, HPED Dept.
10/1/14
8
Water Aerobics - Presented by Jimmy Cutrone, HPED Dept.
10/8/14
8
Circuit Class - Presented by Roger Mischel, HPED Dept.
10/15/14
10
Zumba - Presented by Josef Woodson, HPED Dept.
10/22/14
25
Aerobics - Presented by Prof. Sue Garcia, HPED Dept.
10/29/14
13
Weight Training - Presented by Jason Demas, HPED Dept.
11/5/14
15
Zumba - Presented by Josef Woodson, HPED Dept.
11/12/14
20
Boot Camp - Presented by Jimmy Cutrone, HPED Dept.
11/26/14
12
Yoga - Presented by Sue Garcia, HPED Dept.
12/3/14
9
Financial Health - Presented by Mr. S. Benjamin Murolo, CPA, MBA, CMB, Business
Dept.
3/11/2015
30
Sport Nutrition - Presented by Lana Zinger, Ph.D., HPED Dept.
3/18/2015
30
Eastern Philosophy of Health - Presented by Rezan Akpinar MS, HPED Dept.
3/25/2015
25
Introduction to CPR - Presented by Isabel Hocevar, RN and Simon Ulubabov, RN
4/1/2015
ABCs of STDs - Presented by Janay Scott, MPH
4/22/2015
25
25
Stress Prevention Strategies - Presented by Andrea Salis, PhD, HPED Dept
4/29/2015
The Frank Egan Memorial Health Lecture Series: Organized by Daniel Armstrong
and Isabel Hocevar, R. N., Health Services in Spring 2015
30
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Club Drugs - Presented by Stephen Whitlock MS, PA, EMT-P
5/6/2015
25
General Women’s Health - Presented by Janay Scott, MPH
5/13/2015
30
Aerobics - Presented by Prof. Susan Garcia, HPED Dept.
3/4/2015
13
Boot Camp - Presented by Bobbie Kueper
3/11/2015
12
Weight Training - Presented by Jason Demas, HPED Dept.
3/18/2015
15
Zumba - Presented by Prof. Susan Garcia, HPED Dept.
3/25/2015
20
Water Aerobics - Presented by Prof. Susan Garcia, HPED Dept.
4/1/2015
8
Fitness Walking - Presented by Prof. Susan Garcia, HPED Dept.
4/15/2015
7
WALK TO ASPIRE - Presented by Susan Garcia HPED Dept.
4/22/2015
40
Fitness Walking - Presented by Prof. Susan Garcia, HPED Dept.
4/29/2015
8
Yoga - Presented by Sue Garcia, HPED Dept.
5/1/2015
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CUNY Intramural Tournament: Organized by Pete Marchitello, Roger Mischel, and
Aziwoh Ayafor
Opera and Dance Gala – 9 students rehearsed from August to October to perform
choreography by Aviva Geismar in the Opera and Dance Gala in Astoria, NY with a live
symphony orchestra.
American College Dance Association Regional Conference at West Chester, PA–10
students attended the 4-day conference, taking several classes a day, performing, and
watching performances. 10 students performed Aviva Geismar’s choreography in the
08/25/14
50 Participants
10/19/14
9 students
3/11/15 3/15/15
10 Students
Activity Lecture Series: Organized by Sue Garcia in Spring 2015
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adjudicated concert and John Tarrayo performed his own choreography in the adjudicated
concert. John’s piece was selected for performance in the gala concert. Ruben Morales
performed his own choreography in the informal concert.
Transfer Information Session-. Representatives of Long Island University, City College
and Hofstra University presented information to QCC dance and theater students about
their performing arts programs and the transfer procedures. George Muchita also
presented information about transfer. Program was collaboratively organized by C. Julian
Jimenez from the theater program and Aviva Geismar.
Dance Residency Concert – 9 students performed in the Queensborough Performing
Arts Center. 9 students performed choreography by Guest Artist Kyle Abraham in a
concert with his professional dance company, Abraham.In.Motion.
“Inspired Testimony: QCC Students Respond to Genocide through Music and Dance”,
Queensborough Performing Arts Center. Dance students from Aviva Geismar’s Theory
and Practice of Modern Dance class performed works of their own choreography in
response to genocide and social injustice.
Dance Workshop Concert – 21 students participated in the Dance Workshop Concerts
May 7th and 8th, 2015 in the Queensborough Performing Arts Center. The students
performed the choreography from esteemed choreographers Robert Battle, Kyle
Abraham, Julie Tice-Bubolz, and Aviva Geismar. Eight student choreography pieces
were presented by six student choreographers.
Year: 2014- 2015
3/25/15
35 students
attended
4/15/15
9 student performed
100 attended
4/16/15
3 students
performed
5/7/15 &
5/8/15
18 students
performed.
3 students
participated as crew
members
400 attended
200 Students
Athletes and 100
guests
70 Students
Annual Athletics/Dance Awards Luncheon: Organized and presented by Dr. Kim and
Pete Marchitello to celebrate the achievements of our student athletes.
5/13/15
Massage Therapy Program: Participated in HIPs , Common Read. Global Diversity
and Learning and Service Learning activities.
Fall
2014/Spring
2015
Fall 14,
80 Students
Spring 15
Massage Therapy Program: Participated in Service Learning Projects with the
following community partner such as CUNY Law School, QPAC, QCC Health Fair,
Hour Children, Massage Therapy for QCC Dancers and Athletes, Saratoga Family Inn,
Grameen PrimaCare Mount St. Michael’s High School; North Shore LIJ-Manhasset
Hospital (Oncology Unit)
Note: Faculty and staff development activities (grants, presentations, exhibitions, performances, publications, instructional improvement activities, laboratory development,
curriculum development, etc.)
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B. COURSE CHANGES IN 2014-15
New, revised, or
deleted
REVISED
REVISED
Course
number
HE-200
PE-522
Course title
Semester approved
Comments
Emergency Medical Technican
Lifeguard Training
Fall 2014
Fall 2014
NEW
NEW
NEW
REVISED
PE842
Dan 160
Dan 161
Dan 120
changed to
Dan 124
Introduction to Coaching
Repertory I
Repertory II
Beginning Modern Dance for
Majors
Fall 2014
Spring 2015
Spring 2015
Spring 2015
Course hours changed to 181 hrs
Course descripti, hrs and credit
change
Approved as class for Spring 2015
REVISED
DAN 121 Advanced Beginning Modern
changed to Dance I
DAN 125
Spring 2015
REVISED
DAN 122 Advanced Beginning Modern
changed to Dance II
DAN 126
Spring 2015
REVISED
DAN 123 Advanced Beginning Modern
changed to Dance III
DAN 127
Spring 2015
REVISED
DAN 130 Beginning Ballet for Majors
changed to
DAN 134
Spring 2015
Course has gone from 2 hours and
1 credit to 4 hours and 2 credits
with expanded Student Learning
Outcomes
Course has gone from 2 hours and
1 credit to 4 hours and 2 credits
with expanded Student Learning
Outcomes
Course has gone from 2 hours and
1 credit to 4 hours and 2 credits
with expanded Student Learning
Outcomes
Course has gone from 2 hours and
1 credit to 4 hours and 2 credits
with expanded Student Learning
Outcomes
Course has gone from 2 hours and
1 credit to 4 hours and 2 credits
with expanded Student Learning
Outcomes
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REVISED
DAN 131 Advanced Beginning Ballet I
changed to
DAN 135
Spring 2015
REVISED
DAN 132 Advanced Beginning Ballet II
changed to
DAN 136
Spring 2015
REVISED
DAN 133 Advanced Beginning Ballet III
changed to
DAN 137
Spring 2015
REVISED
DAN 250 Modern Dance Improvisation
changed to
DAN 249
Spring 2015
REVISED
DAN 251
Spring 2015
From: Theory and Practice of
Modern Dance
Year: 2014- 2015
Course has gone from 2 hours and
1 credit to 4 hours and 2 credits
with expanded Student Learning
Outcomes
Course has gone from 2 hours and
1 credit to 4 hours and 2 credits
with expanded Student Learning
Outcomes
Course has gone from 2 hours and
1 credit to 4 hours and 2 credits
with expanded Student Learning
Outcomes
Course has gone from 2 hours and
1 credit to 4 hours and 2 credits
with expanded Student Learning
Outcomes
Title of course and focus of course
has changed
To: Choreography I
C. PROGRAM CHANGES IN 2014-15
Program
Program change*
Dance Concentration of A.S.
degree in Visual and
Performing Arts
Dance Concentration of A.S.
degree in Visual and
Performing Arts.
Changes to requirements in
course of study in dance
Change in title of degree is
pending in partnership with
the four VAPA programs.
New Degree title will be A.S.
in Dance.
Effective Date
(Semester and year)
Effective Fall 2015
Comments
Pending. Planned to
be reviewed by
Academic senate in
September 2015.
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*Key: (a)=initiated, (b)=closed, (c)=renamed, (d)=modified
D. DEPARTMENT CHANGES IN 2014-15
Type (see menu
Description of
below)
Change
Personnel
Assistant Professor
Change
hired for Massage
Therapy
Facilities/space
Conversion of former
storage space in
basement of Kennedy
Hall to new studio for
dance classes and
other low-impact,
barefoot athletic
activities
Facilities
Install G305 Wall
Pads
Purchase of G303
Multi-Station
Exercise Machine
Equipment
Reason for Change
Assistant Professor hired to fulfill
department and program needs.
Date/Semester
Spring 2015
Facility Improvement - Dance
Spring 2015
program needed more space to offer
adequate number of hours of
training to growing number of
students pursuing dance
concentration of AS in Visual and
Performing Arts. Additional hours
of training will help the program
meet the standards for National
Association of Schools of Dance and
will better prepare the students to
transfer to outstanding four year
college dance programs and for
careers in dance. We also needed
more space for the general education
dance classes and for yoga classes.
Facility improvement
Fall 2014
Equipment Upgrade
Fall 2014
Evaluation of Change*
Excellent – fulfills need
for additional full-time
faculty member in
Massage Therapy
In Progress
Completed – Excellent
Completed – Excellent
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Equipment
Equipment
Equipment
Purchase of new Pool
Lap Lanes; Pace
Clock, and
Kickboards
Purchase of New
Badminton and
Volleyball Nets
Purchase of New
Washers and Dryers
for Equipment Room
Year: 2014- 2015
Equipment upgrade
Fall 2014
Completed-Excellent
Equipment upgrade
Spring 2015
Completed-Excellent
Equipment Upgrade
Spring 2015
In Progress
*Please note that, if change has been too recent to evaluate, you may indicate NA.
Type of change
Personnel or organizational change
Facilities/space
Equipment
Other
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Description
New hires, retirees, resignations, promotions, department name changes, etc.
Renovations or development of office space or new facilities (i.e., computer laboratories)
Acquisition of new or disposition of old equipment
Other changes affecting the department not included above and including interactions with other departments
E. DEPARTMENT ASSESSMENT IN 2014-15
1.
Departmental procedures for conducting assessment
The fundamental elements of standard 14 (assessment of student learning) of the Middle States Commission on Higher Education include:
clearly articulated statements of expected student learning outcomes…at all levels (institution, degree/program, course) and for all
programs that aim to foster student learning and development; a documented, organized, and sustained assessment process to evaluate and
improve student learning; evidence that student learning assessment information is shared and discussed with appropriate constituents and
is used to improve teaching and learning.
Describe below the department’s ongoing procedures for assessing student learning and using assessment results to improve
teaching and learning. In your description, please explain how the department fulfills each of the Middle States
fundamental elements above.
The department assessment committee is comprised of faculty members from several disciplines to plan and organize course and program
assessment of student learning. The committee members design, plan, implement and analyze course and program assessment with
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department faculty members within their discipline. The department faculty members analyze and discuss the results to evaluate student
learning and to develop an action plan for continuous, sustained assessment.
2a.
Departmental participation in self-study/program review during 2014-2015, if applicable
Program(s) reviewed: [GIVE FULL TITLE, i.e., A.A.S. in Digital Art and Design]
External Agency or Reviewers: [GIVE NAME OF AGENCY OR NAME OF REVIEWER(S)]
Date of site visit:
Major conclusions of self-study N/A
Major conclusions of external reviewers N/A
Resulting action plan N/A
2b.
Program review follow-up (from 2013-14 to 2014-15)
Action item from program review
Timeline for completion
Accomplishments during current year
N/A
Note: If your department was involved in a program review in the previous academic year, the table above must be filled in.
3a.
Course assessment follow-up (from 2013-14 to 2014-15)
Course(s) assessed
from previous year
HE 102 Health
Behavior and
Society
PE415 Volleyball
Action plan from previous
year
Evaluation of Results
Follow-up
Students were assessed in the
spring 2014 semester on their
reflection assignments on
experiential learning using a
modified version of the
Integrative Value Learning
Rubric. Final evaluation is
pending assessment analysis.
Rubric used to assess students’
pre- and post- volleyball skills.
The use of the rubric showed that
85% of the students improved in
To continue to assess students experiential learning
using a modified Integrative Value Learning Rubric.
Continue to focus on students’ ability to demonstrate
analytical reasoning through writing.
Assess for General Education
outcomes using the Gen Ed
Task Force’s Analytical
Reasoning Rubric
The use of the rubric showed that 85% of the students
improved in almost all volleyball skills when they
were assessed at the end of the course. The rubric also
allowed students to understand which skills they need
Students stated that they had a
clear understanding of what was
expected of them and what they
needed to do to improve. With
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HE 110
Cardiopulmonary
Resuscitation
3b.
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almost all volleyball skills when
they were assessed at the end of
the course. The rubric also
allowed students to understand
which skills they need to improve
in and how to improve individual
skill
to improve in and how to improve individual skill
Will continue to use rubric for pre- and postassessment of student learning.
HE-110 was assessed this
semester using a rubric a scoring
rubric to identify proficiency in 5
domains emphasized throughout
the course. Each domain
corresponds to a student learning
outcome. The project revealed
areas of strength and weakness in
students’ performance in a final
patient scenario where they are
expected to assess a patient
suffering from a life threatening
emergency and react accordingly.
The domains identified by the
rubric include assessment of the
patient, compressions, artificial
ventilations, AED use, and
communication.
The results of the practical test using the rubric show
that the class content affected the student learning
outcomes. All of categories showed learning occurred.
However the assessment of this course showed that
course structure needs to be adjusted to allow more
time for students to practice providing artificial
ventilations, mastering the use of the AED, and
integrating those skills into cardiac arrest care. The
faculty involved in teaching the course gathered at the
end of the semester to discuss ways to improve
performance in these areas. To improve performance
in weaker domains it was suggested that we provide
more in depth demonstrations of the skill and have
students perform mini checkout exams for each
individual skill before putting it all together. It was
also suggested to purchase more equipment to cut
down on the equipment to student ratio to allow each
student to have more time to practice with each piece
of equipment. Next semester we will attempt to assess
a larger number of sections.
Year: 2014- 2015
the use of rubrics, almost all
students were able to improve
from pretest to posttest,
especially with fore arm
passing. However it should also
be noted that students in the
intersession classes had higher
improvement rubric scores than
students that participated in
courses that met once a week.
All students were assessed
using the rubric developed in
the previous semester. The
changes made in the course
structure have shown
improvement in all domains of
student performance.
Course assessment: current year
Course(s) assessed
(list individually)
Relevant General
Educational Outcomes
Relevant Curricular
Outcomes
Evaluation of Assessment
Results
Action plan
HE 101
Analytical Reasoning
Analytical Reasoning
HE 102
Analytical Reasoning
Analytical Reasoning
Evaluation with Gen Ed Task Force
6/8 – 6/18
Evaluation with Gen Ed Task Force
6/8 – 6/18
Based on Gen Ed
Assessment findings
Based on Gen Ed
Assessment findings
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Pathology 2
(HA-221)
Demonstrate a strong
foundation in the
biological sciences,
together with a broadbased general education
in the liberal arts
I think the difficulty of the course
can be increased slightly, as the
average score for all students for all
objectives was approximately 83%
Demonstrate a strong
foundation in the
biological sciences,
together with a broadbased general education
in the liberal arts
assessment
After eliminating the top two and
bottom two students, scores for the
myology final, exam ranged from 7077%. This is below the course
average.
Work with clients in a
variety of settings, under
the direct supervision of
a license faculty member
Midterm and Final exams were
reviews to determine which
questions were frequently missed.
Communicate effectively
through writing, listening
and speaking
Use analytical reasoning to
identify issues or problems
and evaluate evidence in
order to make informed
decisions
Integrate knowledge and
skills in their program of
study
Myology
(BI-330)
Communicate effectively
through writing, listening
and speaking
Use analytical reasoning to
identify issues or problems
and evaluate evidence in
order to make informed
decisions
Integrate knowledge and
skills in their program of
study.
Pregnancy Massage
(HA-206)
Year: 2014- 2015
In future classes, I will
place more emphasis upon
and try to increase the
results of pathology
recognition (B), as well as
signs and symptoms (C)
and massage treatment
(E1). The latter two
objectives are especially
important to the practicing
massage therapist.
Recognition of signs and
symptom is also critically
important fore the therapist
to know when to refer a
patient out to another
health care professional.
I will dedicate more class
laboratory time to having
students work in groups of
3-4 and to utilize both the
skeleton and a worksheet,
in order to reinforce
material that was taught in
lecture class and as a way
for me to detect particular
items the students might be
having trouble with. I have
already recorded (audio)
and videotape portions of
the class and inserted it
onto my website for
students to use as an
additional resource.
Extra attention will be paid
to the topics that students
had trouble with on the
midterm and final exams.
The strategy of giving
immediate feedback after
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Foundations of
Therapeutic Massage
(HA-100)
Students will communicate
effectively through
reading, writing, listening,
and speaking
Students will use analytical
reasoning to identify issues
or problems and evaluate
evidence in order to make
informed decisions
Integrate knowledge and
skills in their program of
study
Hospital-based
Massage
(HA-207)
Students will:
- Communicate effectively
through writing, listening
and speaking
- Use analytical reasoning
to identify issues or
problems and evaluate
evidence in order to make
informed decisions
- Integrate knowledge and
skills in their program of
study
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Demonstrate knowledge
of, and proficiency in the
art and science of
massage therapy, within
a holistic health
framework
Comprehend theoretical
knowledge of and apply
Eastern and Western
massage therapy
techniques
Work with clients in a
variety of settings, under
the direct supervision of
a license faculty member
Demonstrate knowledge
of, and proficiency in the
art and science of
massage therapy, within
a holistic health
framework
Students demonstrated
comprehension and retention of the
information through their test results.
Scaffolding writing assignment was
essential in gauging student progress
in analytical thinking and identifying
issues and problems evaluation of
evidence. Majority of the students
made considerable progress in both
writing and presentation skills.
During the first three weeks of this
clinical rotation, most students were
very apprehensive regarding the
treatment of patients with serious
illness. During the evaluation, which
was performed on the last week of
class, there was a significant
improvement by all students with
regard to confidence, communication
with staff, patient flow, and in
treating patients at the bedside.
Year: 2014- 2015
grading a student is
working well. This will be
continued.
Overall, learning outcomes
were achieved. This was
observable in students
writing assignments as well
as in class discussion
groups, and their
presentation at the end of
the class. One concern that
I had with this class was,
and will work on in the
future is to include more
verbal presentation
assignments, to be able to
gauge student development
process in more detail..
Also due to time
constraints I was not able
to do the verbal
presentation mandatory,
which later on will be
mandatory. This course
will continue to be
assessed, and changes will
be made accordingly.
To continue to teach the
course as is, except to focus
more on developing student
communication skills,
especially as it is related to
cancer patients and the
need to work very lightly.
Professionalism also needs
to be improved as students
sometimes talked among
themselves while
performing massage
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Practicum 2
(HA-204)
A. Students will
communicate
effectively through
reading, writing,
listening, and speaking
B. Students will use
analytical reasoning to
identify issues or
problems and evaluate
evidence in order to
make informed
decisions
C.
Students will use
analytical reasoning to
identify issues or
problems and evaluate
evidence in order to
make informed
decisions
D.
Use information
management and
technology skills
effectively for
academic research and
lifelong learning
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Work with clients in a
variety of settings, under the
direct supervision of a
licensed faculty member
Students’ demonstrated
comprehension and retention of
the information gained from
program knowledge in the
biological sciences and
pathology to create treatment
plans. Students successfully
assessed clients’ conditions and
applied appropriate techniques
and treatments. Students
successfully interviewed
clinical clients and hospital
patients regarding their health
histories and documented their
treatments
Year: 2014- 2015
The course is a clinic
rotation and will continue
to be taught as it has been
taught.
Case study research will be
considered for future
clinics. The course will
continue to be assessed and
changes will be made
accordingly.
Students had some initial
trepidation with serious illness
during the initial evaluation,
which was performed in the first
few weeks of clinic; there was
significant progress by all
students with regard to
confident,communication with
patients and in treating patients.
Results of certification examinations, employer and alumni surveys, student surveys, advisory board
recommendations
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Data Source
Results
Action plan
Certification exams
Of the 21 students who sat for the State Board
examination in massage therapy, 21 passed. This
calculates to a pass rate of 100%
Continue to encourage students to take the state
board examination review course. Continue to
include state-board type questions on the
examinations given in the business
fundamentals class.
Employer/alumni surveys,
including graduation and
placement survey
Not applicable
Student surveys (current
students)
Not applicable
Advisory Board
recommendations
Feedback was received from Board members Ms.
Nancy Mishanie, R.N. (coordinator for North Shore
Univ. Hospital) and from Ms. Barbara Joel, LMT (NY
State Society of medical Massage Therapists) that our
students are continually well-prepared to enter the
workforce and that they demonstrate confidence with
their skills. HIPs Service Learning exposes students to
diverse patient populations and settings.
5.
To continue the affiliation with North Shore
University hospital (pregnancy massage and
hospital-based massage courses) as well as
working with dancers/athletes through the
sports-massage course and community
interaction through service learning activities.
Other assessment activity (if applicable)
Six faculty are participating in the 2014-15 General Education Assessment and HIPs Assessment Project.
F. DEPARTMENT GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
1.
Goals/objectives for 2014-2015
(Please indicate [Yes or No] if the objectives were part of the College’s Strategic Plan for 2014-2015.)
Departmental
goals/objectives 2014/2015
Strategic
Plan Y/N
Evaluation of achievement
Resulting action plan
Ensure excellence in teaching
and learning
Yes
Publication of work and presentation of
findings at national, regional and local
Continued faculty participation in
eLearning, ePortfolio and HIPs to
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conferences
Year: 2014- 2015
enhance student learning and to
conduct
discipline-based
and
pedagogical research.
Continued
faculty usage of Starfish, early alert
system.
Faculty participated in
Mentoring Program.
Faculty members continue to pursue
grant opportunities, conduct research
and present their findings at national
conferences.
Seek grant funding opportunities, Yes
conduct pedagogical/disciplinary
research and present findings at
national, regional and local
conferences
To have ongoing assessment of
Yes
academic courses and programs.
Faculty Participation in National
Conference and grant opportunities.
To implement and evaluate new
LA1 concentrations
Yes
Spring 2015 Enrollment in LA 1
concentrations:
7 Exercise Science
13 Health and Behavior
5 Nutrition
7 Personal Training
23 Physical Education
Continue to upgrade quality of
full-time and part-time faculty,
as scholars and teachers.
Increase instruction by full-time
faculty
Assess facility needs and plan
budget and timeline for
improvements
Yes
Attract and nurture a strong faculty that is
recognized for excellence in teaching,
scholarship and creative activity
Yes
Upgrade and re-organize faculty offices
center to maximize use and accessibility
Department is still working with
Building and Grounds to renovate
faculty offices.
Establish Articulation
Agreements in Dance with
Yes
The first steps were taken in
establishing articulation agreements by
1. Further discussions with the
senior colleges regarding
Faculty Participation in Assessment
Institute and Completed Course
Assessment
1 faculty member attended the
College’s Assessment Institute in
Fall15 and 1 in the Spring15. 6
Faculty members participate in
Assessment of General Education and
HIPs Assessment Project.
Dept. is participating in the
Opportunities to Partner in CUNY
Public Health and developing new
program in Public Health including
dual-joint/articulation agreements
with York and Hunter. Also
discussing Exercise Science and
Recreation degree program
opportunities.
1 Massage Therapy faculty member
hired in Spring 2015.
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Rutgers University, Adelphi
University, and LIU
Brooklyn. 2. Receive
accreditation from National
Association of Schools of
Dance.
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changing the credit hours of our dance
major ballet, modern and improvisation
classes and in discussions with the
senior colleges.
2. The first steps were taken in
applying for accreditation with NASD
by putting in place the changes
suggested by the NASD consultant who
visited in spring 2014 and in attendance
at the NASD National Convention in
fall 2014. (Aviva Geismar and Emily
Berry attended)
accreditation are still needed now
that the curricular changes are in
place.
2. Self-study for NASD planned
for fall 2015.
Goals/objectives for 2015-2016
(Explain how these goals/objectives align with the College’s goals and Strategic Plan for 2015-2016)
Departmental goals/objectives 20152016
Mission/Strategic Plan
Planned method of evaluation
Ensure excellence in teaching and
learning
Collaborative, learning centered
community, with strong and closely
integrated academic and student support
services
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Seek grant funding opportunities,
conduct pedagogical/disciplinary
research and present findings at national,
regional and local conferences
Achieve ongoing assessment of academic
courses and programs.
Highly qualified faculty with excellent
scholarly credentials; Seeks funding
from public and private sources in
support of mission
Ongoing assessment of academic
offerings; Assess student outcomes in
expanded High Impact Practices
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Faculty include HIPs, e-learning and ePortfolio in their classes
Faculty continue to increase use of Starfish,
early alert system
Faculty participation in Mentoring Program
Faculty members will seek grant opportunities,
conduct research and present their findings at
national conferences.
Dept. representative on General Education
Assessment Task Force
Faculty members will participate the College’s
Assessment Institute in Fa15 and Sp16
Dept. faculty member on Senate Committee for
Assessment and Program Effectiveness
Assess student outcomes in HIPs
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Collaborates with the Academies on new
student orientations and other initiatives
Continues to enhance Department Website.
Collaborates with QCC Communications and
Public Relations and Publications to promote
new and established programs
Dept. faculty member on Senate Curriculum
Committee.
Participate in Opportunities to Partner in Public
Health
Develop dual-joint degree program/articulation
agreements with 4-year colleges
Seek opportunities for Exercise Science,
Recreation and Addictions programs
Communicate department excellence of College communicates excellence of
academic and community programs
academics and faculty
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Develop new/revised
degree programs
health-related Comprehensive, multi-layered academic
programs; Develop new/revised healthrelated degree programs
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In Fall 2015, Dance will embark on a
self-study for NASD now that many
of the suggestions of the NASD
consultant (including addition of
space, increase in credits and hours
for classes, update of the website and
creation of a promotional brochure)
have been acted on.
Dance will continue process of setting
up articulation agreements with
Rutgers University, Adelphi
University, and LIU Brooklyn
Dance faculty will be meeting to
The self-study will be reviewed by NASD in
create a mission statement for the
Fall 2016.
dance program that aligns with the
mission statement for the department
and of the college
Dance faculty will meet with faculty
and directors of 4-year college dance
programs to finalize agreements.
Faculty and administrators from senior
colleges will review our program to evaluate
what courses will transfer for credit in their
programs.
Continue to improve HPED facility
College will present evidence of
improved quality of life and campus
climate
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Create more dedicated workspace for full-time
and adjunct faculty usage
Continue to make improvements, purchase
equipment and make cleanliness a priority for
our facility
Improve space utilization.
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