AY 2014-2015 ACADEMIC PROGRAM REVIEW SELF-STUDY TEMPLATE
Reporting School/College: College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Program Reviewed: Physician Assistant BS Q
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
1058
1097
1096
1120
88
88
89
90
89
School/
College
1219
1213
1224
1229
1243
91
91
92
92
92
University
1068
1075
1075
1087
1092
86
87
87
87
88
(This information does not include the students in the PA certificate program.)
Freshmen SAT Scores
Fall 2010
Fall 2011
Computed
PNT
Fall 2012
Computed
1,109
Fall 2013
Computed
Computed
1,124
1,128
1,136
Freshmen High School Average
Fall 2010
Fall 2011
High School
PNT
Fall 2012
High School
Fall 2013
High School
89
High School
91
91
91
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
Intended college major for 2012 college-bound seniors
TestTakers
SAT
Intended College Major
Mean Scores
Number
Percent
(%)
Critical
Reading
Mathematics
Writing
22,619
16.7%
480
499
478
8,265
6.1%
532
552
525
Health Professions and Related Clinical Services
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
* For further information, please visit http://www.ets.org/s/gre/pdf/gre_guide.pdf.
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2b.
Undergraduate 1st Year Retention Rate
Fall
2003
2004*
2005
2006
2007
2008**
# Fresh
# Ret
%
Program
72%
76%
68%
70%
70%
135
101
75%
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
PNT
109
2010
Ret.
DNR
Total
#
%
#
%
83
76%
26
24%
2011
Ret.
120
DNR
Total
#
%
#
%
94
78%
26
22%
2012
Ret.
124
DNR
Total
#
%
#
%
98
79%
26
21%
Ret.
145
#
%
#
%
120
83%
25
17%
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
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DNR
2c.
Undergraduate 6 Year Graduation Rate
Fall
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
Program
62%
45%
56%
53%
52%
School/
College
Average Rate
68%
58%
65%
68%
66%
University
64%
59%
61%
61%
58%
The percentage of students who graduated from the Program within six (6) years is represented in the chart above.
2004
Total
Graduated
#
PNT
2005
71
39
Total
%
2006
Graduated
#
55%
98
Total
%
48
49%
109
2007
Graduated
#
%
64
59%
Total
114
Graduated
#
%
60
53%
Fall
2004
2005
2006
2007
School/College
Average Rate - Q
69%
64%
71%
69%
Total University
58%
58%
59%
55%
2d.
Graduate Standardized Test Scores
Not applicable
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)
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2g.
Number of majors and minors enrolled over the past five years. See table below.
Fall
Number of
Students
2005
2006
2008
2009
Majors
336
330
379
421
381
Minors
0
0
0
0
0
334
329
379
421
381
Total
MAJORS
PNT
Fall 2010
Fall 2011
Fall 2012
Fall 2013
Majors
Majors
Majors
Majors
BS
CERT
Total
2h.
2007
335
346
378
405
38
37
31
15
373
383
409
420
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
BS
26
55
57
42
36
CERT
6
15
14
23
29
10/11
11/12
12/13
Degrees Degrees Degrees
Conferred Conferred Conferred
PHARM-UG
PNT
Physician Assistant
BS
39
62
62
CERT
60
71
82
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.
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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)
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)
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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?
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
Physician Assistants
Percent
Numeric
30%
24,700
Occupations having the
largest numerical increase
in employment
Change, 2010-20
Percent
Numeric
30%
Physician Assistants
24,700
Projected Changes in Related Occupations (2010 – 2020)
Changes, 2010-20
Grow much faster than average – Increase 21% or more
Physician Assistants
Percent
Numeric
30%
24,700
*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.
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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)
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.
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Fall 2005
Fall 2006
Majors/
FT Faculty
FT
PT
Total
Majors
330
4
334
Minors
FT
PT
Total
317
12
329
0
FT
330
4
334
# of FTE
Students
(Majors &
Minors)
330
1
331 317
# of FTE
Faculty
assigned to
the
program
6
4
317
7
Total
3
379
376
329
4
321 376
11
376
7
3
1
4
FTE
Student/
FTE Faculty
Ratio*
Fall 2009 Administrators with teaching privileges:
Niels Schmidt, RPA, Program Director, F/T Administrator
Victor Politi, M.D. Medical Director, P/T Administrator
Lorraine Sanassi, RPA-C, P/T Administrator
Danielle Longo RPh (Candidate Pharm D- May 2011), P/T Administrator
Important Notes: Academic Year 2009-2010
FTE Students = Number of FT Students + (number of PT Students/3) = 32
FTE Faculty = Number of FT Faculty + (number of PT Faculty/3) = 4
Faculty to Student Ratio 1/8
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379
PT
Total
409
12
421
FT
PT
Total
4
381
377
0
409
377 409
11
Fall 2009
FT
0
12
4
Fall 2008
PT
0
Majors
& Minors
Combined
10
Fall 2007
7
0
12
421
4
413 377
4
11
377
6
4
1
4
381
378
10
Fall 2010
F
P
Fall 2011
Total
F
P
Fall 2012
Total
F
P
Fall 2013
Total
F
P
Total
Majors Majors Majors Majors Majors Majors Majors Majors Majors Majors Majors Majors
MAJORS
369
4
373
375
8
383
401
8
409
408
12
420
Total
369
4
373
375
8
383
401
8
409
408
12
420
Fall 2010
F
P
Total
FTE FTE
Total
FTE
Fall 2011
F
P
FTE FTE
Total
FTE
Fall 2012
F
P
FTE FTE
Total
FTE
Fall 2013
F
FTE FTE FTE
FTE MAJORS 369 1.33 370.33 375 2.67 377.67 401 2.67 403.67 408
Fall 2010
Fall 2011
Fall 2012
P Total
4
412
Fall 2013
# of FTE faculty assigned to
the program
FTE Student/FTE Faculty Ratio
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.
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Credit Hours
Fall 2005
Taught
#
FT Faculty
Not
available
Fall 2006
%
Fall
2008
Fall 2007
#
%
#
Not
available
%
Not
available
Fall
2009
#
%
#
%
287
60%
228
56%
191
40%
182
44%
478
100%
410
100%
PT Faculty
Total
% consumed
by
Non-Majors
0%
0%
0%
0%
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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0%
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)
2011
16088
353
327
2480
672
UG Total
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
2013
18316
257
147
2346
540
-
-
5c.
Below you will find the number of courses the department has delivered by full-time faculty and part-time
faculty (including administrators).
Courses
Fall 2005
Taught
#
UG
Not
available
GR
0
Fall 2006
%
#
Fall 2007
%
#
%
%
#
%
100
10
100
Not
available
10
0
0
0
10
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Fall 2009
#
Not
available
Total
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Fall 2008
0
100
10
100
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
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
257
262
223
14
2
2
2
34
38
1
2
38
41
1
48
63
1
36
39
295
298
325
262
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
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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Physician Assistant Program Faculty
2005
FT
#
Gender
Male
Female
%
N/A
2006
PT
#
%
Total
FT
#
2007
PT
%
#
Total
%
N/A
N/A
PHARM_PHYASST_BS_Q
Total
FT
PT
Total
FT
PT
Total
#
%
#
%
#
%
#
%
#
%
#
%
2
5
29%
71%
2
2
50%
50%
2
5
29%
71%
2
2
50%
50%
2
4
33%
67%
2
2
50%
50%
4
6
7
100%
4
100%
7
100%
4
100%
6
100%
4
100%
10
1
1
0
5
0
14%
14%
1
1
0
5
0
14%
14%
7
7
N/A
Total
Tenure Status
Tenured
Tenure-Track
Not Applicable
Total
PT
2009
N/A
Total
Ethnicity
Black
Hispanic
Asian
White
Unknown
FT
2008
72%
1
3
25%
75%
100%
4
100%
72%
1
3
25%
75%
1
0
4
100%
4
100%
N/A
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1
16.5%
16.5%
67%
1
3
25%
75%
6
100%
4
!00%
0
100%
100%
7
100%
7
100%
0
6
7
!00%
7
!00%
6
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2010
FT
#
Gender
Male
Female
Total
2011
PT
%
#
T
%
FT
#
2012
PT
%
#
T
%
FT
#
2013
PT
%
#
T
%
FT
#
PT
%
#
T
%
41 49% 14 64% 55 39 46% 13 59% 52 42 45% 12 71% 54 41 43% 7 37% 48
43 51% 8 36% 51 45 54% 9 41% 54 52 55% 5 29% 57 54 57% 12 63% 66
84
22
106 84
22
106 94
17
111 95
19
1
114
Ethnicity
Black
2 2%
0%
2
2 2% 1 5%
3
2 2%
0%
2 32 34%
0% 32
Hispanic
2 2% 2 9%
4
2 2% 2 9%
4
3 3% 2 12% 5 58 61% 2 11% 60
Asian
25 30% 1 5% 26 26 31% 1 5% 27 31 33% 2 12% 33
0% 3 16% 3
American Indian/Alaskan Native
0%
0%
0
0%
0%
0
0%
0%
0
0%
0%
0
White
55 65% 18 82% 73 54 64% 17 77% 71 58 62% 13 76% 71
0% 14 74% 14
2 or More Races
3
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
2
Unknown
0% 1 5%
1
0% 1 5%
1
0%
0%
0
0%
0%
0
Total
84
22
106 84
22
106 94
17
111 95
19
114
Tenure Status
Tenured
Tenure-Track
Not Applicable
Total
55 65%
28 33%
1 1%
84
55
28
1
84
54 64%
26 31%
4 5%
84
54
26
4
84
55 59%
34 36%
5 5%
94
55
34
5
94
62 65%
32 34%
1 1%
95
62
32
1
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.)
Fiscal Year
External
Funding
$ Amount
Program
04/05
05/06
06/07
07/08
08/09
0
0
0
0
0
1,065,252
938,925
341,638
693,853
$ Amount School
External
Funding
Fiscal Year
09/10
10/11
11/12
12/13
654,043
698,485
469,524
581,560
$ Amount
Program
$ Amount
Department
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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
Physician
Assistant (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.
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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)
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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