AY 2014-2015 ACADEMIC PROGRAM REVIEW SELF-STUDY TEMPLATE
Reporting School/College: College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Program Reviewed: Toxicology BS Q
Date Submitted to Department/Division Chair: June 10, 2010
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)
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STANDARD 2. The program attracts, retains, and graduates high quality students.
2a.
Undergraduate SAT and High School Average
SAT
2005
2006
High School Average
2007
2008
2009
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
Program
1141
1048
1115
1172
1146
88
87
88
90
90
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
TOX
Fall 2012
Computed
1,121
Fall 2013
Computed
1,103
Computed
1,227
1,117
Freshmen High School Average
Fall 2010
Fall 2011
High School
TOX
Fall 2012
High School
88
Fall 2013
High School
89
High School
93
90
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
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.
Undergraduate 1st Year Retention Rate
2b.
Fall
2003
2004*
2005
2006
2007
2008**
# Fresh
# Ret
%
Program
64%
73%
42%
90%
64%
20
14
70%
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
TOX
20
2010
Ret.
DNR
#
%
#
%
14
70%
6
30%
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Total
27
2011
Ret.
DNR
#
%
#
%
19
70%
8
30%
Total
18
2012
Ret.
DNR
#
%
#
%
13
72%
5
28%
Total
16
Ret.
DNR
#
%
#
%
14
88%
2
13%
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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
100%
0%
100%
0%
29%
School/College
Average Rate
68%
58%
65%
68%
66%
University
64%
59%
61%
61%
58%
2004
Total
Graduated
#
TOX
2005
10
5
Total
%
2006
Graduated
#
50%
19
Total
%
5
26%
Graduated
#
10
2007
5
Total
%
50%
Graduated
#
11
6
%
55%
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
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)
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
101
82
77
65
56
Minors
0
0
0
0
0
101
82
77
65
56
Total
MAJORS
TOX
BS
Fall 2010
Fall 2011
Fall 2012
Fall 2013
Majors
Majors
Majors
Majors
78
65
52
BS/MS
Total
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54
2
78
65
52
56
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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
BS
10
14
16
22
11
10/11
11/12
12/13
Degrees
Degrees
Degrees
Conferred Conferred Conferred
PHARM-UG
TOX
Toxicology
BS
9
17
14
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 26-Biological and Biomedical Sciences.
20092010
20102011
20112012
Bachelors
Local
1,032
1,218
1,204
National
86,400
90,003
95,849
1Local
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?
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.
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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)
STANDARD 5. The program has the faculty resources required to meet its mission and goals.
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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 2005
Fall 2006
Fall 2007
Fall 2008
Fall 2009
# Majors/
FT Faculty
FT
PT Total
FT
PT Total
FT
PT Total
FT
PT Total
FT
PT Total
Majors
96
5
Minors
101
69
13
0
Majors
& Minors
Combined
96
5
# of FTE
Students
(Majors &
Minors)
96.00
1.67
82
68
9
0
77
62
3
0
65
55
1
0
56
0
101
69
13
82
68
9
77
62
3
65
55
1
56
97.67
69.00
4.33
73.33
68.00
3.00
71.00
62.00
1.00
63.00
55.00
0.33
55.33
# of FTE
Faculty
assigned
to the
program*
FTE
Student/
FTE
Faculty
Ratio
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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
74
4
78
63
2
65
50
2
52
55
1
56
Total
74
4
78
63
2
65
50
2
52
55
1
56
Fall 2010
Total
Fall 2011
Fall 2012
Fall 2013
F
P
Total
F
P
Total
F
P
Total
F
P
Total
FTE
FTE
FTE
FTE
FTE
FTE
FTE
FTE
FTE
FTE
FTE
FTE
FTE MAJORS 74
1.33
75.33
63
0.67
63.67
50
0.67 50.67
55
0.33 55.33
Fall 2010
Fall 2011
Fall 2012
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.
College Level
Credit Hours
Taught
Fall 2005
Fall 2006
Fall 2007
Fall 2008
Fall 2009
#
%
#
%
#
%
#
%
#
%
16269
85%
17206
86%
18198
87%
21115
94%
19844
92%
PT Faculty
2944
15%
2831
14%
2750
13%
1423
6%
1691
8%
Total
19213
100%
20037
100%
20948
100%
22538
100%
21535
100%
FT Faculty
% consumed
by
Non-Majors
0%
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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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).
Course
s
Fall 2005
Fall 2006
Fall 2007
Fall 2008
Fall 2009
Taught
#
%
#
%
#
%
#
%
#
%
UG
148
77%
145
74%
146
80%
170
77%
165
6%
GR
44
23%
52
26%
37
20%
53
23%
92
36
Total
192
100%
197
100%
183
100%
220
0%
257
100%
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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
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
PHARM_TOX_BS_Q
257
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
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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.)
The following data is for the entire College of Pharmacy and Allied Health Professions.
Fiscal Year
External
Funding
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
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)
2011
2012
2013
Instructional Vibrancy (Spring)
2011
2012
2013
Pharmaceutical
Sciences
Toxicology (Q)
3.80
3.56
3.63
4.14
3.94
3.99
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)
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)
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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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