AY 2014-2015 ACADEMIC PROGRAM REVIEW SELF-STUDY TEMPLATE
Reporting School/College: College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Program Reviewed: Toxicology MS 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.
2a.
Undergraduate SAT and High School Average
2b.
Undergraduate 1st Year Retention Rate
2c.
Undergraduate 6 Year Graduation Rate
2d.
Graduate Standardized Test Scores
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Self-Study Template 1
Fall
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
Program
445/660
395/55
447/630
451/599
435/648
School/College
Average Rate
448/699
452/712
428/709
458/696
468/690
Regional Comparison
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
See below
National Comparison
New Graduate Students GRE Verbal
Mean Scores
Toxicology
MS
Fall 2010
Fall 2011
Fall 2012
Fall 2013
Ir Grev Score
Ir Grev Score
Ir Grev Score
Ir Grev Score
old
400
433
553
new
150
147
New Graduate Students GRE Quantitative
Mean Scores
Toxicology
MS
old
new
Fall 2010
Fall 2011
Fall 2012
Fall 2013
Ir Greq Score
Ir Greq Score
Ir Greq Score
Ir Greq Score
730
675
657
157
149
As of August 1, 2011, ETS revised the GRE General Test with a new scoring scale. Prior to 8/1/11 on a scale of 200-800(old) and
after 8/1/11 on a scale of 130-170(new)
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New Graduate Students GRE Verbal
Mean Scores
Pharmacy
Fall 2010
Fall 2011
Fall 2012
Fall 2013
Ir Grev Score
Ir Grev Score
Ir Grev Score
Ir Grev Score
old
456
465
new
490
518
148
149
New Graduate Students GRE Quantitative
Mean Scores
Pharmacy
Fall 2010
Fall 2011
Fall 2012
Fall 2013
Ir Greq Score
Ir Greq Score
Ir Greq Score
Ir Greq Score
old
720
701
new
690
663
152
153
As of August 1, 2011, ETS revised the GRE General Test with a new scoring scale. Prior to 8/1/11 on a scale of 200-800(old) and
after 8/1/11 on a scale of 130-170(new)
General test percentage distribution of scores within intended graduate major field that is based on the performance of seniors and
non-enrolled college graduates who were tested on the verbal and quantitative examination.
GRE
Intended Graduate Major
Health and Medical Sciences*
Test-Takers
17,432
Mean Score (Verbal)
Mean Score (Quantitative)
150
149
* For further information, please visit http://www.ets.org/s/gre/pdf/gre_guide.pdf.
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.
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Self-Study Template 3
Fall
Number of
Students
2006
2007
2008
2009
Majors
20
23
22
31
32
Minors
0
0
0
0
0
Total
20
23
22
31
32
MAJORS
2h.
2005
TOX
Fall 2010
Fall 2011
Fall 2012
Fall 2013
Majors
Majors
Majors
Majors
MS
28
23
20
20
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
MS
7
6
4
9
2
10/11
11/12
Degrees
Conferred
PHARM-GR
TOX
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Toxicology
MS
12/13
Degrees Degrees
Conferred Conferred
9
10
4
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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
Masters
Local
414
510
544
National
10,725
11,327
12,415
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)
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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.
2.
3.
Standards within the discipline
Curriculum integrity, coherence, academic internships, teaching excellence, teaching vibrancy, and study abroad
experiences.
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
# Majors/
FT Faculty
FT
PT
Total
Majors
5
15
20
Minors
FT
PT
5
Fall 2007
Total
18
23
0
Majors & Minors
Combined
5
15
# of FTE Students
(Majors & Minors)
5.00
5.00
FT
PT
3
Fall 2008
Total
19
FT
22
0
PT
3
Fall 2009
Total
28
FT
31
0
PT
17
Total
15
32
0
0
20
5
18
23
3
19
22
3
28
31
17
10.00
5.00
6.00
11.00
3.00
6.33
9.33
3.00
9.33
12.33
17.00
15
5.00
32
22.00
# of FTE Faculty
assigned to the
program *
FTE Student/
FTE Faculty Ratio
Fall 2010
F
Fall 2011
P
Majors
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
9
19
28
7
16
23
7
13
20
12
8
20
Total
9
19
28
7
16
23
7
13
20
12
8
20
Fall 2010
Total
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FTE MAJORS
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
9
6.333 15.333
7
5.333 12.333
7
4.333 11.333
12
2.667 14.667
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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.
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
%
#
%
#
%
#
%
#
%
FT Faculty
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%
% consumed by
Non-Majors
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0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
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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%
2011
2012
2013
1018
213
132
1027
168
95
24
1387
18
1308
736
219
113
51
45
1164
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
-
All other Graduate*
Pharmaceutical Sciences(PHA1)
Pharmacy Administration(PHA2)
Toxicology
Public Health
Other Majors not in Pharmacy
PHARM_TOX_MS_Q
2012
18160
291
213
2547
627
2013
18316
257
147
2346
540
-
-
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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
Fall 2006
Fall 2007
Fall 2008
Fall 2009
Taught
#
%
#
%
#
%
#
%
#
%
UG
148
77%
145
74%
146
80%
170
77%
165
64%
GR
44
23%
52
26%
37
20%
53
23%
92
36
Total
192
100%
197
100%
183
100%
220
0%
257
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
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CPP
PAH
PAS
PHS
Total
Grand
Total
257
257
2
2
34
38
1
2
38
41
295
298
262
223
14
2
1
48
63
1
36
39
325
262
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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
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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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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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
04/05
05/06
06/07
07/08
08/09
1,065,252
938,925
341,638
693,853
$ Amount
Program
$ Amount School
Fiscal Year
External
Funding
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
Toxicology (Q)
4.15
4.25
4.32
4.47
4.47
4.71
The College of
Pharmacy and Health
Sciences
4.18
3.84
4.35
4.44
4.16
4.75
Total Graduate
4.14
4.16
4.30
4.37
4.39
4.52
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)
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)
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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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