AY 2014-2015 ACADEMIC PROGRAM REVIEW SELF-STUDY TEMPLATE
Reporting School/College: College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Program Reviewed: Clinical Laboratory Science BS (formerly Medical Technology)
Date Submitted to Department/Division Chair:
Overview and Program Review Summary: Please summarize this program’s mission and its relationship to the vision
and mission of St. John’s University, and the program’s School/College. Identify similar programs regionally and
nationally and distinguish this program from them. In addition, summarize your findings as they relate to (1) program
quality, (2) market growth potential, and (3) student learning. Also, summarize any significant changes, achievements
(by faculty and students and the program itself), and plans for the future. Finally, based on the information gleaned
from the data in the self-study, give an overall rating of the program’s Enrollment/Market Potential by categorizing it as
one of the following: (1) Enhance; (2) Maintain; (3) Reduce support, Phase out, Consolidate, or Discontinue.
(Suggested limit 1 page)
STANDARD 1. The purpose of the program reflects and supports the strategic vision and mission of St. John’s
University, and the program’s School/College.
1a.
What evidence can you provide that demonstrates that the program embodies the Catholic, Vincentian, and
metropolitan identity of St. John’s University? www.stjohns.edu/about/out-mission. (Suggested limit 1/3 page)
1b.
What evidence can you provide that demonstrates that the program embodies the University’s vision.
www.stjohns.edu/about/out-mission/vision-statement. (Suggested limit 1/3 page)
1c.
What evidence can you provide that demonstrates that the program embodies the vision and mission of the
program’s School/College? (Suggested limit 1/3 page)
Standard 1.
Additional comments if needed. (Suggested limit 1 page)
STANDARD 2. The program attracts, retains, and graduates high quality students.
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2a.
Undergraduate SAT and High School Average
SAT
2005
2006
High School Average
2007
2008
2009
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
Program
1069
1119
1030
1148
1070
87
87
87
89
87
School/
College
1219
1213
1224
1229
1243
91
91
92
92
92
University
1068
1075
1075
1087
1092
86
87
87
87
88
Freshmen SAT Scores
Fall 2010
Fall 2011
Computed
medtech/clin health sci
Fall 2012
Computed
1,054
Fall 2013
Computed
1,123
Computed
1,166
1,125
Freshmen High School Average
Fall 2010
Fall 2011
High School
medtech/clin health sci
Fall 2012
High School
88
Fall 2013
High School
87
High School
92
88
SAT Scores
High School Average
2010
2011
2012
2013
2010
2011
2012
2013
School/
College - Q
1240
1229
1224
1225
92
93
93
93
Total University
1097
1087
1096
1104
87
87
88
89
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Intended college major for 2012 college-bound seniors
TestTakers
SAT
Intended College Major
Health Professions and Related Clinical Services
Mean Scores
Number
Percent
(%)
Critical
Reading
Mathematics
Writing
22,619
16.7%
480
499
478
8,265
6.1%
532
552
525
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
* For further information, please visit http://www.ets.org/s/gre/pdf/gre_guide.pdf.
2b.
Undergraduate 1st Year Retention Rate
Fall
2003
2004*
2005
2006
2007
2008**
# Fresh
# Ret
%
Program
78%
67%
55%
64%
56%
17
15
88%
School/
College
86%
89%
84%
87%
85%
453
397
88%
University
78%
78%
78%
79%
76%
3268
2557
78%
Note* The % of students started in Fall 2004 and returned to the program in Fall 2005
** The % of students started in Fall 2008 and returned to the program in Fall 2009
2009
Total
CLSC/MED
13
2010
Ret.
DNR
#
%
#
%
9
69%
4
31%
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13
2011
Ret.
DNR
#
%
#
%
7
54%
6
46%
Total
10
2012
Ret.
DNR
#
%
#
%
7
70%
3
30%
Total
8
Ret.
DNR
#
%
#
%
5
63%
3
38%
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Fall
2009
2010
2011
2012*
# Fresh
# Ret
%
School/
College - Q
88%
89%
90%
474
432
91%
Total University
78%
78%
76%
2757
2195
80%
* The % of students started in Fall 2012 and returned to the program in Fall 2013
2c.
Undergraduate 6 Year Graduation Rate
Fall
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
Program
40%
50%
0%
0%
67%
School/ College
Average Rate
68%
58%
65%
68%
66%
University
64%
59%
61%
61%
58%
2004
Total
MED/CLSC
2005
Graduated
9
#
%
6
67%
Total
11
2006
Graduated
#
%
4
36%
Total
11
2007
Graduated
#
%
6
55%
Total
9
Graduated
#
%
4
44%
Fall
2004
2005
2006
2007
School/College
Average Rate - Q
69%
64%
71%
69%
Total University
58%
58%
59%
55%
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2d.
Graduate Standardized Test Scores
Comments: Refer to Charts 2a – 2d in your response. (Suggested limit 1/2 page)
2e.
Please describe how the program compares with peer and aspirational institutions.
(Suggested limit 1/2 page)
2f.
If applicable, describe the program’s student performance over the past five years on licensure or professional
certification exams relative to regional and national standards. (Suggested limit 1/4 page)
2g.
Number of majors and minors enrolled over the past five years. See table below.
Fall
Number of
Students
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
Majors
52
53
55
91
71
Minors
0
0
0
0
0
Total
52
53
55
91
71
MAJORS
CLSC
Fall 2010
Fall 2011
Fall 2012
Fall 2013
Majors
Majors
Majors
Majors
BS
36
NM
MED
BSMT
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7
51
NM
Total
17
2
51
38
24
31
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2h.
Number of degrees granted during the past five years. See table below.
Academic Year
Degrees
Granted
04/05
05/06
06/07
07/08
08/09
BSMT
3
4
10
11
16
10/11
PHARM-UG
Clinical Laboratory Sciences
BS
Medical Technology
BSMT
Total
11/12
12/13
Degrees
Degrees
Degrees
Conferred Conferred Conferred
13
8
11
11
13
8
Below is comparison degrees conferred data for local and national institutions based on data retrieved from the IPEDS
website. This is based on the Classification of Instructional Program (CIP) Code of 51-Health Professions and Related
Programs.
20092010
20102011
20112012
Bachelors
Local
2,261
National 129,634
2,238
2,591
143,430
163,440
1
Local institution include: Adelphi University, Columbia University, CUNY Queens College, Fordham University,
Hofstra University, Iona College, C.W. Post University, Manhattan College, New York University, Pace University,
Seton Hall University, Stony Brook University, and Wagner College.
Comments : Based on the data in 2g and 2h, how do these trends compare to institutional, regional and national
patterns? (Suggested limit 1/2 page)
2i.
What mechanisms are in place to monitor students’ progress toward degree? And, to what extent is there a
collaborative effort to provide quality advising and support services to students? (Suggested limit 1/4 page)
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2j.
If available, provide information on the success of graduates in this program as it relates to employment or
attending graduate school. (Suggested limit 1/4 page)
2k.
Please comment on the students’ competencies in the program. Support your response using data provided
below and any other data available. (Suggested limit 1/3 page)
Standard 2.
Additional comments if needed: (Suggested limit 1 page)
STANDARD 3. The program engages in ongoing systematic planning that is aligned with the University and
School/College planning, direction, and priorities.
3a.
How does your program’s strategic goal/objectives link to your School/College plan and the University’s strategic
plan? http://www.stjohns.edu/about/leadership/strategic-planning
3b.
What is the evidence of monitoring the external and internal environments, specifically what are the strengths,
weaknesses, opportunities and threats facing the program? How were they identified? What actions have been taken
in response to these findings? What characteristics of the program suggest a competitive edge against other programs
regionally and nationally?
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3c.
What is the current and future market demand for the program? Support your response using the data
provided below or any other internal or external sources to justify your response.
Fastest growing occupations and occupations having the largest numerical increase in employment by level of
education and training projected
Change, 2010-20
Fastest Growing Occupations
Medical Assistants
Percent
Numeric
Occupations having the
largest numerical increase
in employment
31%
162,900
Medical Assistants
Change, 2010-20
Percent
31%
Numeric
162,900
Projected Changes in Related Occupations (2010 – 2020)
Changes, 2010-20
Grow much faster than average – Increase 21% or more
Medical Assistants
Percent
Numeric
31%
162,900
*For more information please visit: http://www.bls.gov/news.release/ecopro.toc.htm
Standard 3.
Additional comments if needed: (Suggested limit 1 page)
STANDARD 4. The program provides a high quality curriculum that emphasizes and assesses student learning and
engagement.
4a.
Please indicate how the program curriculum is in alignment with the following three items:
(Suggested limit 1/2 page for each of the three categories below)
1. Standards within the discipline
2. Curriculum integrity, coherence, academic internships, teaching excellence, teaching vibrancy, and study
abroad experiences.
3. The University Core competencies
4b.
The syllabi for the courses within this program incorporate the suggested elements of a syllabus – an example of
which can be found at the following St. John’s University Center for Teaching and Learning link. (Suggested limit 1/3
page) http://stjohns.campusguides.com/content.php?pid=71651&sid=984766
4c.
Describe the assessment model currently in place for the program and indicate the extent to which disciplinary
and core knowledge, competence, and values are met, as well as findings and action plans for improvement. For
reference, visit WeaveOnline – https://app.weaveonline.com//login.aspx; Digication – https://stjohns.digication.com
(Suggested limit 1/2 page)
4d.
What, if any, external validations, e.g. specialized accreditations, external awards, other validations of quality
has the program received? (Suggested limit 1/3 page)
Standard 4.
Additional comments if needed. (Suggested limit 1 page)
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STANDARD 5. The program has the faculty resources required to meet its mission and goals.
5a.
Below you will find the number of students enrolled as majors and minors in the program. Please complete the
table by adding the number of full-time faculty assigned to the program. Then calculate the student to full-time faculty
ratio.
Fall 2007
Fall 2008
Fall 2009
# Majors/
FT Faculty
FT
PT
Total
FT
PT
Total
FT
PT
Total
Majors
13
0
13
Minors
# of FTE
Faculty
assigned to
the program
0
11
0
Majors
& Minors
Combined
# of FTE
Students
(Majors &
Minors)
11
13
0
13.00
0
1
11
13.00
1
FTE
Student/
FTE Faculty
Ratio
0
11
11.00
0.00
11.00
2
0
2
13:1
Fall 2010
F
P
Total
0
17
0
13
0
17
0
17
0
17
17.00
0.00
17.00
2
0
2
6:1
Fall 2011
Fall 2012
F
F
Total
Total
9:1
Fall 2013
F
P
Total
Majors Majors Majors Majors Majors Majors Majors Majors Majors Majors
MAJORS
50
1
51
38
38
24
24
30
1
31
Total
50
1
51
38
38
24
24
30
1
31
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Fall 2010
Total
FTE MAJORS
Fall 2011
Fall 2012
Fall 2013
F
P
Total
F
Total
F
Total
FTE
FTE
FTE
FTE
FTE
FTE
FTE
FTE FTE
50
0.33 50.33
38
38
24
24
30
Fall 2010
Fall 2011
Fall 2012
F
P
Total
FTE
0.33 30.33
Fall 2013
# of FTE faculty assigned to
the program
FTE Student/FTE Faculty Ratio
Important Notes:
FTE Students = Number of FT Students + (number of PT Students/3)
FTE Faculty = Number of FT Faculty + (number of PT Faculty/3)
This methodology is used by SJU for all external reporting.
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5b.
Below you will find the credit hours the department has delivered by full-time faculty and part-time faculty
(including administrators) and the total credit hours consumed by non-majors.
The following data is for the Clinical Laboratory Science program as of the Fall 2007.
Credit Hours
Taught
Fall 2007*
Fall 2008**
Fall 2009***
#
%
#
%
#
%
90
39%
52%
80
29%
80
29%
120
FT Faculty
PT Faculty
Total
90
39%
% consumed
by
Non-Majors
120
52%
0%
0%
0%
*140 credit hours are taught by independent consultants for 61% during the Fall 2007.
* *110 credit hours are taught by independent consultants for 48% during the Fall 2008.
** *200 credit hours are taught by independent consultants for 71% during the Fall 2009
College Level
Fall 2010
Fall 2011
Fall 2012
Fall 2013
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
Cr Hrs Taught
F-T Faculty
20,174
93.3%
19,588
91.9%
20,291
87.7%
21,292
93.5%
Cr Hrs Taught
P-T Faculty
1,448
6.7%
1,719
8.1%
2,855
12.3%
1,478
6.5%
Total
21,622
100%
21,307
100%
23,146
100%
22,770
100%
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Credits taught by major
Undergraduate
6yr PharmD Program
Toxicology
Clinical Lab Sci/Med Tech
Physical Assistant Program
Radiological Sciences
Pathologist Assistant
Program
Cytotechnology Program
Nursing
Pharmacy (5yr program)
UG Total
2011
16088
353
327
2480
672
-
2013
18316
257
147
2346
540
-
-
19,920
21,838
21,606
0
1387
1387
0
1308
1308
0
1164
1164
21,307
23,146
22,770
Graduate
Doctor of Pharmacy
(PHA9)
All other programs*
Graduate total
Grand Total
2012
18160
291
213
2547
627
5c.
Below you will find the number of courses the department has delivered by full-time faculty and part-time
faculty (including administrators).
Course
s
Fall 2007
Fall 2008
Fall 2009
Taught
#
%
#
%
#
%
7
100%
7
100%
16
100%
7
100%
223
0%
16
100%
UG
Total
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Courses taught by FT/PT and BANNER Dept Code
Fall
Fall
Fall
Fall
2010
2011
2012
2013
Pharmacy 1-ft
ALH
1
1
1
CPP
72
76
68
25
PAH
45
47
45
43
PAS
7
7
7
10
PHA
1
1
PHR
24
24
24
43
PHS
107
102
116
102
Total
2-pt incl
admin
257
CPP
PAH
PAS
PHS
Total
Grand
Total
257
262
223
14
2
2
2
34
38
1
2
38
41
1
48
63
1
36
39
295
298
325
262
Courses taught by major
Undergraduate
6yr PharmD Program
Toxicology
Clinical Lab Sci/Med Tech
Physical Assistant Program
Radiological Sciences
Pathologist Assistant Program
Cytotechnology Program
Nursing
Pharmacy (5yr program)
UG Total
Graduate
Doctor of Pharmacy (PHA9)
All other programs*
Graduate total
Grand Total
All other Graduate*
Pharmaceutical
Sciences(PHA1)
Pharmacy Administration(PHA2)
Public Health
Toxicology
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2010
157
7
11
23
8
2011
166
8
7
24
6
2012
190
8
7
24
7
2013
139
8
7
24
7
206
211
236
185
2
87
89
0
87
87
0
89
89
0
77
77
295
298
325
262
2010
2011
2012
2013
69
7
70
7
73
6
11
87
10
87
10
89
57
7
3
10
77
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5d.
What is the representative nature of faculty in terms of demographics, tenure and diversity? (See departmental
information on next page). How well does this support the program? (Suggested limit 1/2 page)
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Departmental Data
2005
FT
2006
PT
Total
#
%
#
%
Male
37
60%
8
47%
Female
25
40%
9
Total
62
100%
Black
2
Hispanic
FT
2007
PT
Total
#
%
#
%
45
38
58%
12
67%
53%
34
27
42%
6
17
100%
79
65
100%
3%
2
12%
4
0
1
2%
1
6%
2
Asian
21
34%
1
6%
White
37
60%
13
Unknown
1
2%
Total
62
100%
Tenured
41
Tenure-Track
FT
2008
PT
Total
#
%
#
%
50
41
54%
10
67%
33%
33
35
46%
5
18
100%
83
76
100%
0%
0
0%
0
2
0
0%
1
6%
1
22
22
34%
3
17%
76%
50
0
0%
14
0
0%
1
43
66%
17
100%
79
65
100%
66%
41
45
0
0%
0
Not Applicable
21
34%
Total
62
100%
FT
2009
PT
Total
#
%
#
%
51
41
51%
11
61%
33%
40
39
49%
7
15
100%
91
80
100%
3%
0
0%
2
2
2
3%
1
7%
3
25
24
32%
1
7%
78%
14
48
63%
12
0
0%
43
0
0%
18
100%
83
76
100%
69%
45
45
18
28%
18
21
2
3%
62
65
100%
FT
PT
Total
#
%
#
%
52
41
49%
9
53%
50
39%
46
43
51%
8
47%
51
18
100%
98
84
100%
17
100%
101
3%
0
0%
2
2
2%
2
12%
4
2
3%
1
6%
3
2
2%
2
12%
4
25
24
30%
2
11%
26
25
30%
0
0%
25
80%
60
52
65%
13
72%
65
55
65%
12
71%
67
1
7%
1
0
0%
2
11%
2
0
0%
1
6%
1
15
100%
91
80
100%
18
100%
98
84
100%
17
100%
101
59%
45
44
55%
44
47
56%
47
28
37%
28
36
45%
36
37
44%
37
2
3
4%
3
0
0%
0
0
0
0
65
76
100%
76
80
100%
80
84
100%
84
Gender
Ethnicity
Tenure Status
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2010
FT
2011
PT
T
#
%
#
%
Male
41
49%
14
64%
Female
43
51%
8
36%
Total
84
FT
2012
PT
T
#
%
#
%
55
39
46%
13
59%
51
45
54%
9
41%
106
84
0%
2
2
2%
1
FT
2013
PT
T
#
%
#
%
52
42
45%
12
71%
54
52
55%
5
29%
106
94
5%
3
2
2%
FT
PT
T
#
%
#
%
54
41
43%
7
37%
48
57
54
57%
12
63%
66
111
95
19
1
114
0%
2
32
34%
0%
32
58
61%
2
11%
60
3
16%
3
0%
0
74%
14
0%
0
Gender
22
22
17
Ethnicity
Black
2
2%
Hispanic
2
2%
2
9%
4
2
2%
2
9%
4
3
3%
2
12%
5
Asian
25
30%
1
5%
26
26
31%
1
5%
27
31
33%
2
12%
33
0%
0%
0
0%
0
0%
0
0%
82%
73
77%
71
76%
71
0%
American Indian/Alaskan
Native
White
0%
55
65%
18
0%
54
64%
17
0%
58
62%
13
2 or More Races
3
Native Hawaiian/Pacific
Islander
2
Unknown
Total
0%
84
1
22
5%
1
0%
106
84
1
22
5%
1
0%
106
94
0%
17
0
14
0%
111
95
19
114
Tenure Status
Tenured
55
65%
55
54
64%
54
55
59%
55
62
65%
62
Tenure-Track
28
33%
28
26
31%
26
34
36%
34
32
34%
32
Not Applicable
1
1%
1
4
5%
4
5
5%
5
1
1%
1
Total
84
84
84
84
94
94
95
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5e.
What evidence exists that the program’s faculty have engaged in research and scholarship on teaching and/or
learning in the program’s field of study? (Suggested limit 1/2 page)
5f.
What initiatives have been taken in the past five years to promote faculty development in support of the
program? (Suggested limit 1/2 page)
5g.
The table below shows the amount of external funding received by the department. If available, please provide
the dollar amount of externally funded research for full-time faculty supporting the program under review. (Program
dollar amounts are available through departmental records.)
External
Funding
Fiscal Year
04/05
05/06
06/07
07/08
08/09
1,065,252
938,925
341,638
693,853
$ Amount
Program
$ Amount School
External
Funding
Fiscal Year
09/10
10/11
11/12
12/13
$ Amount
Program
$ Amount Department
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654,043
698,485
469,524
581,560
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5h.
Please comment on the table below that shows trends in overall course evaluations instructional vibrancy for
your program (if available), your college and the university. (Suggested limit ½ page)
Overall Evaluation (Spring)
Instructional Vibrancy (Spring)
2011
2012
2013
2011
2012
2013
Clinical
Laboratory
Sciences BS (Q)
-
-
-
-
-
-
The College of
Pharmacy and
Health
Sciences
3.79
3.84
3.93
4.07
4.16
4.23
Total
Undergraduate
4.01
3.21
4.07
4.27
4.29
4.35
Note: Institutional Vibrancy is the average of the first 14 questions on the course evaluation, with questions pertaining
to course organization, communication, faculty-student interaction, and assignments/grading. All course evaluation
questions range from 1 (Strongly Disagree) to 5 (Strongly Agree).
5i.
What percentage of full time faculty assigned to this program have terminal degrees or industry certifications
renewed within the past 2 years? Comment. (Suggested limit 1/3 page)
Standard 5.
Comments: Indicate to what extent the program has the faculty resources required to meet its mission
and goals. Include references from 5a – 5i. (Suggested limit 1 page)
Standard 5.
Additional comments if needed. (Suggested limit 1 page)
STANDARD 6. The program has adequate resources to meet its goals and objectives. And, it is cost-effective.
6a.
Narrative/Supportive Technological Environment - Comment on classrooms and labs meeting industry-standards
for quality and availability of hardware, software, and peripherals; library space, holdings and services; science
laboratories, TV studios, art/computer graphic labs; etc. (Suggested limit 1 page)
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6b.
Narrative/ Supportive Physical Environment - Comment on level of faculty and student satisfaction with HVAC;
faculty and student satisfaction with classroom lighting, crowdedness, and acoustics; flexible teaching environments,
and faculty offices, etc.. (Suggested limit 1 page)
6c.
To what extent has the University funded major capital projects, e.g., renovations, which are linked directly to
the program during the past five years? (Bulleted list)
6d.
If external data that describes the cost effectiveness of the program has been provided by your School/College
Dean, please comment on the program’s cost-effectiveness. (Suggest limit 1 page)
Standard 6.
Additional comments if needed. (Suggested limit 1 page)
STANDARD 7. Effective actions have been taken based on the findings of the last program review and plans have
been initiated for the future.
Comments: (Suggested limit 1page)
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