Motlow State Community College
Action Plan & Outcome Assessment Report for Institutional Effectiveness
Planning Year: July 1, 2013 – June 30, 2014
Assessing Year: July 1, 2012 – June 30, 2013
Unit: Nursing
Related Strategic Goal:
3.2 Improve student learning through culturally diverse perspectives to prepare student for success in a
global society.
Action Plan #: NURS-04
Action Plan Title: Internationalization of Nursing Courses
Desired Outcome: It is expected that internationalization modules will be prepared for selected nursing
courses in accordance with the college’s QEP schedule of courses to be internationalized and the
Nursing Department’s internationalization plan. It is also expected that students participating in the
internationalized courses will satisfactorily complete the objectives and intended international student
learning outcomes of the internationalized modules as specified by the applicable module rubrics.
Description of Action Plan and Related Activities: The Nursing Department will internationalize four
nursing courses in accordance with the following schedule:
Internationalization Plan
Course
NURS 1410 - Nursing Care I
NURS 1420 – Nursing Care II
NURS 2410 – Nursing Care III
NURS 2420 – Nursing Care IV
Preparation/Approval
Spring 2012
Fall 2011
Spring 2012
Fall 2011
Implementation
Fall 2012
Spring 2012
Fall 2012
Spring 2012
The internationalization of the different courses will satisfy the college’s QEP and the need to more fully
globalize the nursing department’s programs of study. The accomplishment or effectiveness of each
internationalized course will be evaluated and measured based on (1) the course modules being
prepared, approved, and implemented in accordance with the internationalization plan and (2) the
achievement of the objectives and intended international student learning outcomes of the approved
international modules.
Each international module will include three objectives and each objective will include at least two
student learning outcomes relating to a specifically identified and pertinent outcome category, as
provided below.
International Module Objectives and Outcomes
Objective
1. Students in internationalized classes will
develop greater knowledge of cultures
other than their own and the impact of
diverse cultural perspectives on world
events.
2. Students in internationalized classes will
Outcome Category
Knowledge
Student Learning Outcomes (SLO)
Two SLOs (1a. & 1b.) will be developed by
the module developer to evaluate student
knowledge acquired from the content of
the instructional module.
Comprehension
Two SLOs (2a. & 2b.) will be developed by
acquire increased understanding of the
international aspects of the respective
subject area/course discipline.
the module developer to evaluate student
comprehension of the material contained
in the instructional module.
3. Students in internationalized classes will
demonstrate an awareness and
understanding of the interdependency and
consequences of international events and
issues.
Application
Two SLOs (3a. & 3b.) will be developed by
the module developer to evaluate student
application of the material contained in the
instructional module.
In applying the objectives and the specific outcome categories, two student learning outcomes per
outcome category will be developed by the module developer to be used by the individual course
instructors to determine if the objectives and student learning outcomes are satisfactorily achieved. The
three main outcome categories will then subdivided into more specific categories as they relate to the
student learning outcomes—reference Evaluation Rubrics provided below. The module developer will
select at least one of the two student learning outcomes for each of the three outcome categories for
implementation in the identified courses, and as the basis for determining if the student learning
outcomes are being satisfied.
Evaluation Rubrics
Category
1a. Knowledge
1b. Recognition
2a. Understanding
2b. Comprehension
3a. Recognition
3b. Articulation/Use
of Facts
Evaluation Ratings
2
4
3
All topics are addressed
and all questions
answered with at least 2
sentences about each.
Information clearly
relates to the main topic.
It includes several
supporting details
and/or examples.
Shows a full
understanding of the
topic.
All topics are addressed
and most questions
answered with at least 2
sentences about each.
Information clearly
relates to the main topic.
It provides 1-2
supporting details
and/or examples.
Shows a good
understanding of the
topic.
All topics are addressed,
and most questions
answered with 1
sentence about each.
Information clearly
relates to the main topic.
No details and/or
examples are given.
1
One or more topics were
not addressed.
Shows a good
understanding of parts of
the topic.
Does not seem to
understand the topic
very well.
Student is able to
accurately answer
almost all questions
posed by classmates
about the topic.
Actively looks for and
suggests solutions to
problems.
Student is able to
accurately answer most
questions posed by
classmates about the
topic.
Refines solutions
suggested by others.
Student is unable to
accurately answer
questions posed by
classmates about the
topic.
Does not try to solve
problems or help others
solve problems. Lets
others do the work.
Every major point was
well supported with
several relevant facts,
statistics and/or
examples.
Every major point was
adequately supported
with relevant facts,
statistics and/or
examples.
Student is able to
accurately answer a few
questions posed by
classmates about the
topic.
Does not suggest or
refine solutions, but is
willing to try out
solutions suggested by
others.
Every major point was
supported with facts,
statistics and/or
examples, but the
relevance of some was
questionable.
Information has little or
nothing to do with the
main topic.
Every point was not
supported.
As each course, or courses, are prepared, approved and/or implemented according to the projected
plan, the course(s) and the applicable module rubrics will be included as part of this Institutional
Effectiveness Plan.
At the end of each semester, the nursing faculty will evaluate the plan to determine if the expected
outcomes were achieved for the indicated course(s). As appropriate and required, corrective actions
will be undertaken in those instances were either the modules were not prepared, approved and
implemented in accordance with the internationalized plans, or the objectives and intended
international student learning outcomes were not achieved in accordance with the rubrics developed
and approved for the international modules.
Planned Courses/Instructional Modules
NURS 1410
Fall 2012
Course
NURS 1410
Strategic
Planning
Priorities
& Goals
Q3.1-Q3.2
General
Learning
Outcomes
(Rubrics)
Program
Learning
Outcomes
(Rubrics)
GLO1-GLO6
PLO1-PL12
1. Students
in
internation
alized
classes will
develop
greater
knowledge
of cultures
other than
their own
and the
impact of
diverse
cultural
perspective
on world
events.
1.a.
Students
will
increase
their
knowledge
of cultures
in the
world
around
them,
specifically
norms for
verbal and
non-verbal
communica
tion of
selected
cultures.
2. Students
in
internation
alized
classes will
acquire
increased
understand
ing of the
internation
al aspects
of the
respective
subject
area/cours
e discipline
3. Students
in
internation
alized
classes will
demonstrat
e an
awareness
2.a.
Students
will
understand
how
internation
al cultural
diversity
shapes the
foundation
al
elements,
theory,
research,
and
practices of
various
academic
disciplines
and related
occupation
s/professio
ns,
including
Module
Approved &
Implemented
on Time
Submitted
and approved
Spring 2012.
Expected
Outcomes
At least 70% or
more of the
students
participating in
the module
will achieve an
evaluation
rating of three
or higher on
each of the
selected SLOs.
Student Learning
Outcomes (SLO)
Of Selected Categories
(Rubrics)
Outcome
1a.
1b.
2a.
2b.
3a.
3b.
Achieved
Yes No
x
x
x
and
understand
ing of the
interdepen
dency and
consequen
ces of
internation
al events
and issues.
how
cultural
diversity
impacts the
nurse’s
ability to
communica
te
therapeutic
ally and to
ultimately
provide
culturally
competent
nursing
care.
3.b.
Students
will
articulate
the
perspective
s of other
cultures
and nations
when
analyzing
world
events,
describing
how
nursing
care,
specifically
communica
tion, can be
modified
based upon
the
knowledge
and
understand
ing gained
and
presented.
Method & Summary of Results:
The internationalized nursing module was administered according to the submitted plan. Seventy-four students
participated in the module and received an evaluation.
For SLO 1.a. – 74 (100%) received a score of 4; no students received a score of 3, 2, or 1. For SLO 2.b. – 46 (62%) received
a score of 4; 21 (28%) received a score of 3; 7 (9%) received a score of 2; and no students received a score of 1. For SLO
3.b. – 53 (72%) received a score of 4; 21 (28%) received a score of 3; no students received a score of 2; and no students
received a score of 1. Overall, benchmarks were met, with greater than 70% of students meeting a goal of 3 or 4 for each
SLO.
Corrective Actions/Program Improvement Plan:
Positive feedback regarding the assignment was received from some students and the entire class did well overall on the
assignment. At this time, it is undecided whether the module will be kept within the nursing course curriculum; if so, it
will be with a modified format and rubric.
NURS 2410
Fall 2012
Course
NURS 2410
Strategic
Planning
Priorities
& Goals
Q3.1-Q3.2
General
Learning
Outcomes
(Rubrics)
Program
Learning
Outcomes
(Rubrics)
GLO1-GLO6
PLO1-PL12
1. Students
in
internation
alized
classes will
develop
greater
knowledge
of cultures
other than
their own
and the
impact of
diverse
cultural
perspective
on world
events.
1a.
Students
will
increase
their
knowledge
of cultures
in the
world
around
them by
describing
the
following
for an
assigned
culture/cou
ntry:
prevalence
of IBD,
dietary
guidelines
and
nutritional
practices.
2. Students
in
internation
alized
classes will
acquire
increased
understand
ing of the
internation
al aspects
of the
respective
subject
area/cours
e discipline
3. Students
in
internation
alized
classes will
demonstrat
e an
awareness
and
understand
ing of the
interdepen
dency and
consequen
2b.
Students
will
describe
how the
courserelated
internation
al content
impacts
their own
occupation
al/professi
onal
developme
nt by
discussing
specific
interventio
ns relative
to persons
of other
cultures
suffering
Module
Approved &
Implemented
on Time
Submitted
and approved
Spring 2012
Expected
Outcomes
At least 70% or
more of the
students
participating in
the module
will achieve an
evaluation
rating of three
or higher on
each of the
selected SLOs.
Student Learning
Outcomes (SLO)
Of Selected Categories
(Rubrics)
Outcome
1a.
1b.
2a.
2b.
3a.
3b.
Achieved
Yes No
x
x
x
ces of
internation
al events
and issues.
from IBD.
3b.
Students
will
articulate
the
perspective
s of other
cultures
and nations
when
analyzing
world
events, and
in
particular
their
understand
ing of how
nutritional
practices or
guidelines
of other
cultures
will
influence
their
delivery of
nursing
care for
clients with
IBD.
Method & Summary of Results:
The internationalized nursing module was administered according to the submitted plan. Sixty-nine students participated
in the module and received an evaluation.
For SLO 1.a. – 69 (100%) received a score of 4; no students received a score of 3, 2, or 1. For SLO 2.b. – 69 (100%)
received a score of 4; no students received a score of 3, 2, or 1. For SLO 3.b. – 69 (100%) received a score of 4; no
students received a score of 3, 2, or 1. Overall, benchmarks were met, with greater than 70% of students meeting a goal
of 3 or 4 for each SLO.
Corrective Actions/Program Improvement Plan:
Positive feedback regarding the assignment was received from some students and the entire class did well overall on the
assignment. At this time, it is undecided whether the module will be kept within the nursing course curriculum; if so, it
will be with a modified format and rubric.
NURS 1420
Spring 2013
Course
Strategic
Planning
Priorities
& Goals
General
Learning
Outcomes
(Rubrics)
Program
Learning
Outcomes
(Rubrics)
Module
Approved &
Implemented
on Time
Expected
Outcomes
Student Learning
Outcomes (SLO)
Of Selected Categories
(Rubrics)
Outcome
Achieved
Yes No
NURS 1420
Q3.1-Q3.2
GLO1-GLO6
PLO1-PL12
1. Students
in
internation
alized
classes will
develop
greater
knowledge
of cultures
other than
their own
and the
impact of
diverse
cultural
perspective
on world
events.
1a.
Students
will
increase
their
knowledge
of cultures
in the
world
around
them, and
in
particular
the
internation
al
perspective
s of
corporal
punishmen
t.
2. Students
in
internation
alized
classes will
acquire
increased
understand
ing of the
internation
al aspects
of the
respective
subject
area/cours
e discipline
3. Students
in
internation
alized
classes will
demonstrat
e an
awareness
and
understand
ing of the
interdepen
dency and
consequen
ces of
internation
al events
and issues.
2b.
Students
will
describe
how the
courserelated
internation
al content
impacts
their own
occupation
al/professi
onal
developme
nt with the
recognition
of how
internation
al cultural
diversity
shapes
foundation
al elements
of family
purpose
and
structure
and
impacts the
type of
childhood
discipline
used.
3b.
Students
will
Approved to
be
implemented
Spring 2012.
At least 70% or
more of the
students
participating in
the module
will achieve an
evaluation
rating of three
or higher on
each of the
selected SLOs.
. 1a.
1b.
2a.
2b.
3a.
3b.
x
x
x
articulate
the
perspective
s of other
cultures
and nations
when
analyzing
world
events
pertinent
to the topic
of corporal
punishmen
t and will
analyze the
effect on
their
assigned
country.
Method & Summary of Results:
Students were divided into groups and assigned a country to explore. Using a discussion board, students posted what
they learned of their assigned country’s perspective of childhood discipline, including corporal punishment if applicable;
students described how international diversity affects family structure and type of discipline used; and students
articulated and analyzed the effect of corporal punishment of their assigned population. Students were required to
write three postings on the discussion board to demonstrate their growing awareness of the cultural diversity that
affects the practice of childhood discipline. Students also should have read two additional groups posting and comment
on the distinctions from their researched country. Grading was conducted as described in rubric.
A total of 65 Level I students participated in this assignment. For SLO 1.a. – 49 (75%) received a score of 4; 16 (25%)
received a score of 3; and no students received a score of 2 or 1. For SLO 2.b. – 54 (83%) received a score of 4; 11 (17%)
received a score of 3; and no students received a score of 2 or 1. For SLO 3.b. – 24 (37%) received a score of 4; 34 (52%)
received a score of 3; no students received a score of 2; and no students received a score of 1. Overall, benchmarks were
met, with greater than 70% of students meeting a goal of 3 or 4 for each SLO. As the objectives progressed from a
knowledge level to comprehension to application, the number of students receiving higher rankings decreased but
largely remained in the range considered acceptable.
Corrective Actions/Program Improvement Plan:
Positive feedback regarding the assignment was received from some students and the entire class did well overall on the
assignment. At this time, it is undecided whether the module will be kept within the nursing course curriculum; if so, it
will be with a modified format and rubric.
Implemented Courses/Instructional Modules
NURS 2420
Spring 2013
Course
NURS 2420
Strategic
Planning
Priorities
& Goals
Q3.1-Q3.2
General
Learning
Outcomes
(Rubrics)
Program
Learning
Outcomes
(Rubrics)
GLO1-GLO6
PLO1-PL12
1. Students
in
internation
alized
classes will
develop
greater
knowledge
of cultures
other than
their own
and the
impact of
diverse
cultural
perspective
on world
events.
1a.
Students
will
increase
their
knowledge
of cultures
in the
world
around
them by
describing
the
following
for an
assigned
country:
life
expectancy
, top three
causes of
death in
2009, the
structure of
health
care, how
health care
is paid for ,
two major
health
beliefs in
the culture
that might
impact
HIV/AIDS
medical
and nursing
care, and
statistics to
identify the
scope of
the
HIV/AIDS
problem
and the
availability
of medical
and nursing
2. Students
in
internation
alized
classes will
acquire
increased
understand
ing of the
internation
al aspects
of the
respective
subject
area/cours
e discipline
3. Students
in
internation
alized
classes will
demonstrat
e an
awareness
and
understand
ing of the
interdepen
Module
Approved &
Implemented
on Time
Approved to
be
implemented
Spring 2012.
Expected
Outcomes
At least 70% or
more of the
students
participating in
the module
will achieve an
evaluation
rating of three
or higher on
each of the
selected SLOs.
Student Learning
Outcomes (SLO)
Of Selected Categories
(Rubrics)
Outcome
1a.
1b.
2a.
2b.
3a.
3b.
Achieved
Yes No
x
x
x
dency and
consequen
ces of
internation
al events
and issues.
healthcare
providers.
2b.
Students
will
describe
how the
courserelated
internation
al content
impacts
their own
occupation
al/professi
onal
developme
nt by
identifying
two
internation
al
organizatio
ns working
in the
assigned
country
and how
they
incorporate
the
country’s
healthcare
providers
in their
projects.
Based on
all
informatio
n collected,
a policy
recommen
dation will
be made
for the
country’s
governmen
t related to
this issue.
3b.
Students
will
articulate
the
perspective
s of other
cultures
and nations
when
analyzing
world
events.
This
perspective
will be
illustrated
by telling a
story of a
citizen in
the
assigned
country
who is
seeking
treatment
for
HIV/AIDS
and related
problems.
Method & Summary of Results:
A portion of the immunology content was spent on an overview of the international scope of the HIV/AIDS problem.
During this time, the assignment was given to the students and they will be told of their assigned group and country for
the project. Groups were assigned one country as their focus. The groups researched the countries and prepared
powerpoint presentations of their information and then posted it on D2L. All students were required to read all
presentations. The assignments were graded according to the objectives as well as creativity and grammar.
A total of 63 students participated in this assignment. For SLO 1.a. – 21 (33%) received a score of 4; 26 (41%) received a
score of 3; 16 (25%) received a score of 2; and no students received a score of 1. For SLO 2.b. – 51 (81%) received a score
of 4; 12 (19%) received a score of 3; and no students received a score of 2 or 1. For SLO 3.b. – 63 (100%) received a score
of 4 and no students received a score of 3, 2, or 1.
Corrective Actions/Program Improvement Plan:
Positive feedback regarding the assignment was received from some students and the entire class did well overall on the
assignment. At this time, it is undecided whether the module will be kept within the nursing course curriculum; if so, it
will be with a modified format and rubric.
Completion Date: Annual
Est. Cost: $50
Budgeted: Included in current budget
Evidence of Success: The international modules are developed and implemented in accordance with
the internationalization plan and the identified program and student learning outcomes. Achievement
of the international educational modules will be determined by successfully accomplishing the expected
outcomes for each course module.
Current Status: On Schedule
Describe Progress:
2013
Two modules were implemented in Fall 2012: NURS 1410 and NURS 2410. Two modules were
implemented in Spring 2013: NURS 1420 and NURS 2420. In all four modules, greater than 70% of all
students participating met every objective with a score or 3 or 4.
The first two nursing QEP modules were implemented in Spring 2012 (NURS 1420 and NURS 2420). Two
additional modules have been approved and will be implemented in Fall 2012 (NURS 1410 and NURS
2410).
Describe Needed Changes:
Nursing faculty are considering whether to maintain the internationalized modules within the
curriculum. If so, they will be done with revised formats, rubrics, and grading scales.
List of Supporting Documentation:
Nursing faculty meeting minutes from May 13, 2013 and January 14, 2013
Date Last Updated: 05/21/13