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. PHARM_clinical_lab_science_ MEDTECH_BSMEDT_Q Self-Study Template 1 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 PHARM_clinical_lab_science_ MEDTECH_BSMEDT_Q Self-Study Template 2 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% PHARM_clinical_lab_science_ MEDTECH_BSMEDT_Q Total 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% Self-Study Template 3 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% PHARM_clinical_lab_science_ MEDTECH_BSMEDT_Q Self-Study Template 4 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 PHARM_clinical_lab_science_ MEDTECH_BSMEDT_Q 31 7 51 NM Total 17 2 51 38 24 31 Self-Study Template 5 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) PHARM_clinical_lab_science_ MEDTECH_BSMEDT_Q Self-Study Template 6 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? PHARM_clinical_lab_science_ MEDTECH_BSMEDT_Q Self-Study Template 7 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) PHARM_clinical_lab_science_ MEDTECH_BSMEDT_Q Self-Study Template 8 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 PHARM_clinical_lab_science_ MEDTECH_BSMEDT_Q Self-Study Template 9 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. PHARM_clinical_lab_science_ MEDTECH_BSMEDT_Q Self-Study Template 10 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% PHARM_clinical_lab_science_ MEDTECH_BSMEDT_Q Self-Study Template 11 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 PHARM_clinical_lab_science_ MEDTECH_BSMEDT_Q Self-Study Template 12 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 PHARM_clinical_lab_science_ MEDTECH_BSMEDT_Q 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 Self-Study Template 13 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) PHARM_clinical_lab_science_ MEDTECH_BSMEDT_Q Self-Study Template 14 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 PHARM_clinical_lab_science_ MEDTECH_BSMEDT_Q Self-Study Template 15 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 PHARM_clinical_lab_science_ MEDTECH_BSMEDT_Q Self-Study Template 16 95 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 PHARM_clinical_lab_science_ MEDTECH_BSMEDT_Q 654,043 698,485 469,524 581,560 Self-Study Template 17 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) PHARM_clinical_lab_science_ MEDTECH_BSMEDT_Q Self-Study Template 18 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) PHARM_clinical_lab_science_ MEDTECH_BSMEDT_Q Self-Study Template 19