Meeting & Agendas

Kathy Cook's presentation reviewed ARC/STSA requirements, outcomes and thresholds. There followed general discussion on the methods used to gather data and the importance of the data.

The ARC requires program evaluations be sent to students 2 to 3 years after their graduation. Surveys were recently sent to August and December 2014 graduates, with 4 returned from December 2014 and 12 from August 2014. The program received overall positive remarks from the graduates.

Clinical site evaluations were given to the respective facility to view and gather information for their site.

The program's 2015 certification exam pass rate was 92%. The national pass rate is 70%.

ACC is adopting the Guided Pathways program college wide. The program is designed to guide first-time college students to the programs and coursework best suited to their goals and abilities while helping them avoid common setbacks. The outcome is to enable students to earn credentials of value in a timely fashion.

ADMISSION PROCESS Additional requirements were proposed: (1) raise GPA from 2.0 to 2.7 and (2) use the TEAS pre-admission test. The program can set a minimum GPA but cannot set a minimum required TEAS score (violation of TSI exemptions) and keep the rolling admission process currently in place. Therefore, the TEAS test will be used as an advising tool once students are admitted to the program to identify any problem academic areas that may impact success in the program. Retention has dropped in the past few years with withdrawals usually occurring in the first semester. Philosophically want to give chance to all students but need a mechanism to aid in assisting the students to be successful. MOTION MADE & PASSED: Adopt 2.7 minimum GPA and the TEAS test requirement for all Surgical Technology applicants. CURRICULUM CHANGES The proposed changes to the degree plan include: -Replace BIOL 2404 Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology (4 credits) with BIOL 2401 Anatomy & Physiology I and BIOL 2402 Anatomy & Physiology II (8 credits) -Replace HPRS 1206 Essentials of Medical Terminology (2 credits) with HPRS 1106 (1 credit) -Remove Speech course from the degree plan -6 Prerequisites required for admission to the Certificate or Associate of Applied Science: A&P I, A&P II, Math, Medical Terminology, Introduction to Microbiology and Pharmacology for Health Professions MOTION MADE & PASSED: Adopt proposed curriculum changes. Barbara Alexius proposed the idea of “mentoring for peers” to help with retention rate. This was met with general approval.

The Faculty and PAC Resource Assessment Spring 2016 report was reviewed. The program received 2 new OR beds in the past year. For the current year, funds are being requested from various sources for a simulator and new OR lights for the Eastview campus lab.

Employer surveys were sent out in April for input on program goals, budget, facilities and equipment, clerical support, professional development opportunities, clinical affiliates and faculty. Carol requested that the surveys be returned at earliest convenience. The assessment reports from employers assist in receiving program funding.

The 1st Health Sciences Division Open House was held January 30, 2016. The community at large was invited to tour all health science program departments to see equipment demonstrations and talk with faculty and students. This will become an annual event to be held about the same time each year. Discussion followed expressing interest in conducting a mock surgery event for the public, possibly during National Surgical Technology week.

No old business to discuss.

Committee members asked if the program could benefit from equipment and supplies donations. The program could use drape scope, video equipment, microscope.

TBD, 4/21 or 4/28/2017