physical therapist assistant program - south texas...

Physical Therapist Assistant ProgramThe program is designed to prepare a workforce of Physical Therapist Assistants by providing a quality academic education at the technical career level. The program will promote partnering with local health care settings for external learning experiences to provide close linkages with the community in order to meet the unique needs of a multi-cultural environment by: Maintaining a high standard of excellence in education. Creating an environment in which development of human potential is the highest priority. Offering open access and opportunity for all qualified students. Meeting the needs of business and industry for competency in a global marketplace. Providing service to the community and opportunity for lifelong learning. Recognizing the cultural, racial, and ethnic diversity of individuals and communities. The mission of the South Texas Community College Associate of Applied Science Degree Physical Therapist Assistant Program reflects the mission of the College. The mission of the PTA Program is therefore, to prepare Associate of Applied Science graduates to be providers of care and members of the physical therapy profession. Graduates are committed to serve a culturally, racially, and ethnically diverse community. They provide direct intervention to selected clients with health care needs in a variety of settings. Graduates promote optimal health and function in themselves, in their patients, and throughout the community. The PTA is a vital member of the PT profession who practices within the guidelines of the American Physical Therapy Association's Standards of Practice, Standards of Ethical Conduct for the PTA, and applicable state regulations. The PTA Program facilitates the development of competent professionals with critical thinking skills through academic learning, clinical practicum experiences and various learning situations where problem solving skills are developed. The faculty of the PTA Program is responsible not only to support the mission of the College, but also to insure contiuous accreditation of the program and eligibility of the graduates to seek licensure. Therefore, the program policies for placement, progression, and graduation of PTA students will differ in specific instances from those of the College.

Linkages from Outcome to Activities

South Texas Community College2003-2005 Institutional Effectiveness Plan

Intended Outcomes

PerformanceIndicators

PerformanceStandard

Data Sources

Supporting Units Term

ResourcesNeededActivities Year

1 Student Success Graduates 80% of students admitted into the Physical Therapist Assistant program will complete the program in its entirety.

Fact BookPTA program records

OIREPTA program

20042 (Spring 2004)

PC to review 2002-2003 graduation rate with Advisory Committee and develop action plan of identified factors and make curricular, program, and admission changes as needed

$30 for refreshments at Advisory Committee meeting.

1A 1

20042 (Spring 2004)

Implement action plan developed in fall

None anticipated

20043 (Summer 2004)

Evaluate action plan implemented in Spring.

None anticipated

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Intended Outcomes


PerformanceStandard

Data Sources



1 Student Success Graduate Placement 90% of graduates will be employed or pursuing additional education.

OIRE Graduate follow-up reportTHECBFact BookPTA program reportsPTA program reports

OIRETHECB

20041 (Fall 2003)

PC/faculty to begin job placement activities (I.e. job postings, recruiter sessions)

None anticipated1B 1

20042 (Spring 2004)

PC/faculty to continue job placement activities. Support student employment process by conducting practice interview and job seeking skills (job search, resume writing). Review 2002-2003 graduate placement reports with Advisory committee and develop action plan if rate is not achieved

N/A

20043 (Summer 2004)

Document employment locations for recent May graduates. Update files on old graduates.

N/A

Graduate Satisfaction 85% of PTA Program Graduate Follow Up Survey respondents will rate their preparation in work related competencies as "good" or "excellent"; "always" or "usually"; or "yes" at the close of the program and approximately 10 months later.

Survey Reports Level II students completing Practicum III, Program Graduates, OIRE

20041 (Fall 2003)

None1C

20042 (Spring 2004)

PC to survey current Level II students upon completion of Practicum III. PC/program secretary to initiate the process for surveying PTA Program graduates. Forward entered data to OIRE for analysis.

None anticipated


Intended Outcomes


PerformanceStandard

Data Sources



1 Student Success Graduate Satisfaction 85% of PTA Program Graduate Follow Up Survey respondents will rate their preparation in work related competencies as "good" or "excellent"; "always" or "usually"; or "yes" at the close of the program and approximately 10 months later.


20043 (Summer 2004)

Review and compare data regarding respondent satisfaction with work related competencies

None anticipated1C 1

Advisory Committee Satisfaction

90% of advisory committee members will indicate satisfaction with PTA Program graduate preparation for entry level skills and competency.

Graduate Follow-up SurveyEmployer Follow-up Survey

OIRE 20041 (Fall 2003)

Review PTA Program Graduate Follow-up Survey data, PTA Program Graduate Employer Survey data, PTA Blue Macs SECEE Form data for graduates from the previous year, and licensure pass rate with Advisory Committee. Develop action plan to address any deficiencies/areas of concern.

None anticipated1D

20042 (Spring 2004)

Implement agreed upon modifications.

N/A

20043 (Summer 2004)

N/A None

Lab Competencies 100% of students will demonstrate 100% of required competencies for those program courses with a laboratory component in the 1st, 2nd, and 4th semesters.

Skills Check-off Sheets

N/A 20041 (Fall 2003)

Utilize lab skills check off sheets for all lab courses to ensure adequate practice and acquisition of necessary technical skills.

None anticipated1E


Intended Outcomes


PerformanceStandard

Data Sources



1 Student Success Lab Competencies 100% of students will demonstrate 100% of required competencies for those program courses with a laboratory component in the 1st, 2nd, and 4th semesters.


N/A 20041 (Fall 2003)

Faculty will committ to supervising up to 1 hour of practice lab time immediately following laboratory courses in order to provide tutoring and supervision of skills practice, to facilitate timely attainment of necessary skills check-offs.

None anticipated1E 1

20042 (Spring 2004)

Continue fall activities. None anticipated

20042 (Spring 2004)

Utilize lab assistant during open practice lab times to provide supervision of students in lab and facilitate timely attainment of skills check-offs.

None anticipated

20043 (Summer 2004)

Evaluate spplication of student's skills in practicum setting.

None anticipated

Course Completion 1) 85% fall to spring completion rate.2) 80% fall to fall completion rate.

Grade Distribution ReportsFact BookProgram records

OIREOffice of Admissions and Records

20041 (Fall 2003)

Utilize lab skills sheets and faculty monitored practice sessions to ensure acquisition of skills.

None anticipated1F

20041 (Fall 2003)

Monitor student progress following exams and lab practicals. Discuss student progress and performance upon failure of any exam or lab practical, and at mid-term and final. Assist students in developing remediation plans as needed and/or referring students for counseling.

None anticipated

20041 (Fall 2003)

Hold a review session prior to final exams in each PTA course.

None anticipated


Intended Outcomes


PerformanceStandard

Data Sources



1 Student Success Course Completion 1) 85% fall to spring completion rate.2) 80% fall to fall completion rate.



20042 (Spring 2004)

Continue fall activities.1F 1

20042 (Spring 2004)

Monitor student practicum experiences and progress at midterm and final. Assist students and clinical faculty in developing individualized student action plans as needed.

Travel. Budget ACCE mileage costs - approximately $150.00

20042 (Spring 2004)

Utilize lab assistant to offer students opportunity for tutoring and/or supervised laboratory practice outside of regularly scheduled classes.

20043 (Summer 2004)

Host a comprehensive PTA Program orientation program to begin to prepare students for upcoming challenges, to foster communication between students and faculty, and to orient students to program standards.

Orientation program materials & supplies. Budget: $200.00 from department operating allocation.

Licensure Examination Pass Rate

Pass rate will equal or exceed 90% or the state average, whichever is higher.

State Licensure ReportsTHECBFact Book

Federation of State Boards of Physical TherapyTexas State Board of PT ExaminersTHECB

20041 (Fall 2003)

Review reports with faculty and PTA Advisory Committee and develop action plan for improvement if necessary.

None anticipated1G

20042 (Spring 2004)

Provide electronic licensure preparatory materials to simulate national exam for program students.

Costs for updatd materials, shipping & handling - approximately $200.00


Intended Outcomes


PerformanceStandard

Data Sources



1 Student Success Licensure Examination Pass Rate




20042 (Spring 2004)

Texas Board of PT Examiners representatives will provide an instructional unit for Level II students regarding licensure and examination requirments, the application process, current state practice act, rules and regulations, as well as disciplinary process and actions.

State representative guest speaker. Budget: Travel approximately $200.00

1G 1

20043 (Summer 2004)

Program faculty will provide a formal examination review program for recent graduates preparing to sit for the exam.

Review materials. Budget: $200.00 from department operating allocation.

Employer Satisfaction 85% of CI responses to the PTA Program Employer Satisfaction Survey administered at the close of the program and 85% of PTA graduate employer responses to the PTA Program Employer Satisfaction Survey administered approximately 10 months following graduation will indicate graduates rate "good" or "excellent"; "always" or "usually"; or "yes" in all performance related categories.

Survey Reports CI's, Graduate Employers, OIRE

20042 (Spring 2004)

Survey Clinical Instructors currently supervising students completing Practicum III experiences. Forward entered data to OIRE. Initiate the process for obtaining graduate consent to survey employers of program graduates. Begin survey process for most recent graduates. Forward entered data to OIRE.

Survey mailing costs - approximately $50.00

1H

20043 (Summer 2004)

Review and compare data regarding respondent satisfaction with skills and job performance of PTA program graduates

None anticipated


Intended Outcomes


PerformanceStandard

Data Sources



1 Student Success Retention Achieve at least an 80% retention rate of students successfully completing the 2 year course of study from program admission to graduation.


OIREOffice of Admissions & Records

20041 (Fall 2003)

Review program completion rate reports and develop action plan to improve retention if needed.

None anticipated1I 1

20042 (Spring 2004)

Implement action plan None anticipated

20043 (Summer 2004)

Continue spring activities None anticipated

2 Access & Equity National Standards for PTA Curriculum

The Program Chair, in cooperation with faculty and Advisory committee PT specialists will verify classroom, lab and clinical educational services are 100% in compliance and are reflective of current physical therapy practice and trends as per national accreditation standards.

CAPTE Accreditation 2002 HandbookPT Section for Education PublicationsThe Normative Model of PTA EducationThe Guide to PT PracticePT Textbooks and PublicationsAPTA Position Papers

PTA Advisory CommitteeAPTA/CAPTE

20041 (Fall 2003)

Program faculty will participate in activities to ensure continued development of knowledge and skills reflective of current physical therapy and current PTA education. The program will utilize guest speakers for areas outside faculty experience/expertise.

Approximately $1200.00 to fund attendance at state and/or national PT conference(s). Approximately $600.00 to fund attendance at State PTA Educators annual fall meeting. $2500.00 for national program accreditation fee.

2A


Intended Outcomes


PerformanceStandard

Data Sources







20042 (Spring 2004)

Program faculty will participate in activities to ensure continued development of knowledge and skills reflective of current physical therapy and current PTA education. The program will utilize guest speakers for areas outside faculty experience/expertise.

Approximately $1200.00 to fund PT continuing education courses. Approximately $1200.00 for annual APTA professional memberships and specialty area publications

2A 1

20043 (Summer 2004)

Program faculty will participate in activities to ensure continued development of knowledge and skills reflective of current physical therapy and current PTA education.

Approximately $1000.00 for attendance at physical therapy continuing education courses. Approximately $600.00 to fund attendance at State PTA Educators annual summer meeting.

Access to up-to-date equipment & supplies

Students will have access to instructional equipment and supplies reflective of contemporary physical therapy practice.

Recommendations/information obtained from students, advisory committee, clinical instructors, and faculty

Advisory committee,Clinical instructors from community agencies

20041 (Fall 2003)

Solicit input/recommendations from students, faculty and Advisory Committee members regarding the purchase of additional equipment and supplies.

Approximately $800.00 for the purchase of equipment and supplies.

2B

20042 (Spring 2004)

Inventory laboratory equipment & supplies to identify needed materials. Annual calibration and safety inspection of all PT equipment.

Approximately $2000.00 for needed materials and professional calibration fees


Intended Outcomes


PerformanceStandard

Data Sources



2 Access & Equity Demographics Graduate gender, ethnicity, and special po;ulations demongraphics will be consistent with college and/or profession. Nontraditional/gender distribution will be 25%.

THECB program profilesOIRE reportsSTCC Fact BookAPTA & CAPTE periodic reports

THECBOIREAPTA/CAPTE

20041 (Fall 2003)

Review program profiles with Advisory Committee and identify underrepresented groups and contributing factors

N/A2C 1

20041 (Fall 2003)

Develop action plan to increase enrollment of underrepresented groups as necessary.

Marketing resources and program promotional items. Budget $1000.00

20042 (Spring 2004)

Implement action plan to recruit underrepresented groups.

N/A

20043 (Summer 2004)

Continue with marketing action plan as needed.

N/A

Access to to Courses 1) 100% of available program postions will be filled for incoming class for fall semester. 2) 100% of course contact hour targets will be met for the upcoming semester.

OIRE Enrollment ReportsProgram recordsNew Student Applications

OIREProgram facultyAdvisory CommitteeNAH faculty

20041 (Fall 2003)

Review enrollment reports and identify factors affecting contact hour target.

N/A2D

20041 (Fall 2003)

Develop enrollment action plan to address factors affecting enrollment and contact hour targets.

N/A

20041 (Fall 2003)

Conduct marketing and outreach activities (advising, hosting high school students, public awareness recruitment activities, etc.) to recruit qualified applicants to maximize Spring application pool.

Marketing and outreach materials and resources. Budget: $1000.00


Intended Outcomes


PerformanceStandard

Data Sources



3 Community Service Professional Community

Sponsor 2 PT/PTA Continuing Education/inservice programs for area physical therapy clinicians.

Program recordsNAH benchmark records for community use of NAHC facilities.

NAH Division 20041 (Fall 2003)

Review data from continuing education evaluations, as well as requests/suggestions offered by program graduates, clinical instructors and Advisory Committee members in order to identify an appropriate Spring professional development program/inservice/continuing education and potential program resources.

N/A3A 1

20042 (Spring 2004)

Arrange one continuing education/inservice program and send invitations/notices to are physical therapy clinicians.

Refreshments Budget: $100.00Media Services (as needed): telephone, video conferences equipment, classroom/lab space

20043 (Summer 2004)

1)Compile continuing education evaluations from Spring course.2) Survey clinical instructors and Advisory Committee members regarding educational needs and potential program resources.

N/A

General Community Service

Students and faculty advisor will sponsor 1 activity for promotion of health and wellness for community at large (on or off campus).

Program reportsStudent Organization Minutes

Student PTA Club 20041 (Fall 2003)

Identify and participate in a minimum of one community service activitiy or event.

N/A3B

20042 (Spring 2004)

Review and plan effectiveness of fall activity and strategize for future.

N/A


Intended Outcomes


PerformanceStandard

Data Sources



3 Community Service Internal College Publications

Contribute 3 PTA program success stories/articles to Staying Connected publication

Staying Connected Public Relations & MarketingNAH Division

20041 (Fall 2003)

Submit or aid in the submission of one success story/article to Staying Connected and/or local newspaper and monitor publications on a regular basis.

N/A3C 1

20042 (Spring 2004)

If not already done in the Fall semester, submit and/or aid in the submission of one success story/article to Staying Connected and/or local newspaper, and monitor publications regularly.

N/A

College Service Activities

100% of the PTA faculty will particpate in 5 hours of college service activities.

Division recordsProgram documentation


PC together with faculty will identify and participate in appropriate college service activities to meet the 5 hour reuirement.

N/A3D

20042 (Spring 2004)


N/A

Clinical Affilliations Increase current clinical affilation contracts by 5% and renew and/or maintain at least 90% of existing agreements.

NAH Clinical Affiliation Records


ACCE to Arrange Practicum II and III clinical affiliation student placements.

N/A3E

20041 (Fall 2003)

ACCE to review status of current contracts. Review agency suitability in meeting established program goals and objectives.

N/A

20041 (Fall 2003)

ACCE to identify and negotiate new clinical affiliations and initiate affiliation agreements between college and agency administrations.

N/A


Intended Outcomes


PerformanceStandard

Data Sources



3 Community Service Clinical Affilliations Increase current clinical affilation contracts by 5% and renew and/or maintain at least 90% of existing agreements.


NAH Division 20042 (Spring 2004)

ACCE to arrange Practicum I clinical affiliation student placements.

N/A3E 1

20042 (Spring 2004)

ACCE to identify and negotiate new clinical affiliations and initiate affiliation agreements between college and agency administration.

N/A

20043 (Summer 2004)

ACCE to identify and negotiate new clinical affiliation agreements between college and agency administrations.

N/A

4 Fiscal Responsibility Accountable and effective use of financial resources.

Use 98% of departmental budget allocation by established deadlines.

Monthly B.O. Financial Budget ReportsFRS systemNAH Budget Reconciliation Reports

Business OfficeNAH Division Office

20041 (Fall 2003)

PC and program secretary to review monthly budget, reconcile expenditures and plan for ongoing program needs.

N/A4A

20042 (Spring 2004)

PC and Division Dean to complete budget proposal for 2004-2005 according to established timelines.

N/A

20042 (Spring 2004)


N/A

20043 (Summer 2004)

PC and program secretary to review monthly budget account reports and reconcile expenditures and accounts for fiscal year closure.

N/A


Intended Outcomes


PerformanceStandard

Data Sources



4 Fiscal Responsibility Grant compliance Use 100% of any grant funding awarded during 2003-04 in accordance with grant award criteria.

Monthly B.O. Financial Budget ReportsFRS systemNAH Budget Reconciliation ReportsGrant Expenditure Reports

Grant Compliance Office

20041 (Fall 2003)

PC and program secretary to review monthly budget account reports, reconcile expenditures and plan for ongoing program needs as specified in grant award.

N/A4B 1

20042 (Spring 2004)

PC and program secretary to review monthly budget account reports, reconcile expenditures and plan for ongoing program needs as specified in grant award.

N/A

20043 (Summer 2004)

PC and program secretary to review monthly budget grant account reports and reconcile expenditures and grant accounts for fiscal year closure.

N/A

State Contact Hour Program contact hours will exceed 2002-03 by 10%.

STCC Fact BookOIRE Enrollment Reports

OIRE 20041 (Fall 2003)

Admit maximum class size for Level 1. Review enrollment data. PC and faculty to plan and implement instructional strategies to maximize fall to spring retention.

None anticipated. Use expected instructional operating and faculty development budgets as described in previous outcomes.

4C

20042 (Spring 2004)

Continue monitoring enrollment data.PC and faculty to plan and implement instructional strategies to maximize spring to summer retention.

N/A


Intended Outcomes


PerformanceStandard

Data Sources



4 Fiscal Responsibility State Contact Hour Program contact hours will exceed 2002-03 by 10%.


OIRE 20043 (Summer 2004)

Continue monitoring enrollment data.PC and ACCE to plan and implement strategies as needed to maximize summer to fall retention.

N/A4C 1

5 Compliance STCC Policies and procedures

100% Faculty compliance with college and program policies &procedures.

STCC Policy & Procedure ManualNotification of non compliance to policy and procedures

All STCC departments 20041 (Fall 2003)

PC to notify faculty of any policy and procedure changes, additions and/or noncompliance and develop action plan to correct if necessary.

N/A5A

20042 (Spring 2004)

Continue fall activity N/A

20043 (Summer 2004)

Continue spring activity. N/A

20043 (Summer 2004)

PC and faculty to review program policies, procedures, mission and philosophy to determine continued appropriateness for the program and agreement with college policies and procedures. Develop action plan to address needed changes.

N/A

Professional Standards

100% of faculty will maintain current licensure and complete required continuing education units.

Texas State Board of PT Examiners licensure verification webpageProgram records

TX State Board of PT ExaminersProgram faculty

20041 (Fall 2003)

PC will verify licensure status of all PTA faculty.

N/A5B


Intended Outcomes


PerformanceStandard

Data Sources



5 Compliance Professional Standards



TX State Board of PT ExaminersProgram faculty

20041 (Fall 2003)

PC and faculty to identify continuing educational needs and complete travel authorization for appropriate conferences and workshops.

Professional Development Activities Budget: $500.00 per faculty memberGrant budget: Professional development allocations

5B 1

20042 (Spring 2004)

Continue fall activities continue with fall budget

20043 (Summer 2004)

PC to evaluate continuing education activities and licensure status. Continue with spring activities.

N/A

Professional Accrediation

PTA program will be in compliance with required professional/state accreditation standards.

CAPTETHECB

CAPTETHECBSTC's Curriculum and Program Development Coordinator

20041 (Fall 2003)

PC to review current CAPTE accreditation standards and modify program as required.

N/A5C

20041 (Fall 2003)

PC to submit required documentation as requested by STC's Curriculum and Program Development Coordinator in order to maintain THECB/WECM compliance.

N/A

20041 (Fall 2003)

Submit required national accreditation fees.

Accreditation fee budget: $2700.00

20042 (Spring 2004)


N/A


Intended Outcomes


PerformanceStandard

Data Sources



5 Compliance Professional Accrediation

PTA program will be in compliance with required professional/state accreditation standards.

CAPTETHECB


20043 (Summer 2004)

PC to submit required documentation as requested by STCC's Curriculum and Program Development Coordinator in order to maintain THECB/WECM compliance.

N/A5C 1

Professional Organization Membership

100% of PTA faculty will maintain membership in at least 1 professional organization

Program recordsNAH Division records

None Renew faculty APTA memberships to meet accreditation standards and obtain required program resources.

Approximately &1200.00 for annual faculty APTA professional memberships and specialty area publications.

5D

STCC Policies and Procedures: Faculty Evaluation

1) 100% of program faculty will receive an overall annual rating of "3" or higher on the Faculty Evaluation Plan. 2)100% of faculty will receive an overall rating of "3" or higher on their Student Evaluation of Faculty Performance forms.

Student Evaluation of Faculty Performance, Faculty Self-Eval, Supervisor/Peer evaluation of faculty classroom performance, Faculty Performance Eval score sheet.

Program students, Division Director, Program Chair, Faculty, Office of Associate Dean of Instruction

20041 (Fall 2003)

Program Chair will complete in-class observations of all full-time faculty and the Instructor Evaluation Form.

N/A5E

20041 (Fall 2003)

Program faculty will participate in activities to support recommendations from previous years' Faculty Evaluation Conference Summary and Action Plan.

Use expected travel and operating budgets as described in previous outcomes to fund professional development/continuing education actitivities for faculty members.


Intended Outcomes


PerformanceStandard

Data Sources



5 Compliance STCC Policies and Procedures: Faculty Evaluation




20041 (Fall 2003)

1) Faculty and PC to complete an Instructor Self-Evaluation.2) PTA instructors are to distribute Student Evaluations of Instructor Performance in all classes for students to complete and submit.

N/A5E 1

20042 (Spring 2004)

PC to complete the Faculty Performance Evaluation process by compiling and discussing results. PC together with faculty are to develop new Action Plan to address needs/deficiencies.

N/A

20043 (Summer 2004)

Program faculty will participate in activities to support recommendations from the Faculty Evaluation Conference Summary and Action Plan to address needs/deficiencies.




OIREPTA program

20051 (Fall 2004)

PC to review 2003-2004 graduation rate with Advisory Committee and develop action plan of identified factors and make curricular, program, and admission changes as needed

$30 for refreshments at Advisory Committee meeting.

1A 2

20052 (Spring 2005)

PC and faculty to implement action plan developed in fall

None anticipated


Intended Outcomes


PerformanceStandard

Data Sources





OIREPTA program

20053 (Summer 2005)

PC and faculty to evaluate effectiveness of action plan implemented in Spring and identify additional changes as needed.

None anticipated1A 2

Graduate Placement 90% of graduates will be employed or pursuing additional education.

OIRE Graduate follow-up reportTHECBFact BookPTA program reports

OIRETHECB

20051 (Fall 2004)

PC/ faculty to begin job placement activities (I.e. job postings, recruiter sessions)

None anticipated1B

20052 (Spring 2005)

PC/faculty to continue job placement activities. Support student employment process by conducting practice interview and job seeking skills (job search, resume writing). Review 2003-2004 graduate placement reports with Advisory committee and develop action plan if rate is not achieved

N/A

20053 (Summer 2005)

Program secretary to document employment locations and license numbers for recent May graduates and update files on old graduates.

N/A

Graduate Satisfaction 85% of PTA Program Graduate Follow Up Survey respondents will rate their preparation in work related competencies as "good" or "excellent"; "always" or "usually"; or "yes" at the close of the program and approximately 10 months later.


20051 (Fall 2004)

None1C


Intended Outcomes


PerformanceStandard

Data Sources



1 Student Success Graduate Satisfaction 85% of PTA Program Graduate Follow Up Survey respondents will rate their preparation in work related competencies as "good" or "excellent"; "always" or "usually"; or "yes" at the close of the program and approximately 10 months later.


20052 (Spring 2005)

PC to survey current Level II students upon completion of Practicum III. PC/program secretary to initiate the process for surveying PTA Program graduates and obtaining consent to survey their employers. Forward entered data to OIRE for analysis.

None anticipated1C 2

20053 (Summer 2005)

PC to obtain OIRE data on graduate satisfaction surveys completed at the close of Practicum III, and completed by the previous year's graduates to identify strengths and weaknesses.

Revise current survey instrument to better reflect revised curricular objectives/goals as is needed.

None anticipated

Advisory Committee Satisfaction

90% of advisory committee members will indicate satisfaction with PTA Program graduate preparation for entry level skills and competency.

Graduate Follow-up SurveyEmployer Follow-up Survey

OIRE 20051 (Fall 2004)

PC to review PTA Program Graduate Follow-up Survey data, PTA Program Graduate Employer Survey data, and licensure pass rate with Advisory Committee. Develop action plan to address any deficiencies/areas of concern.

None anticipated1D

20052 (Spring 2005)

PC and faculty to implement agreed upon modifications

N/A

20053 (Summer 2005)

N/A None


Intended Outcomes


PerformanceStandard

Data Sources



1 Student Success Lab Competencies 100% of students will demonstrate 100% of required competencies for those program courses with a laboratory component in the 1st, 2nd, and 4th semesters.


N/A 20051 (Fall 2004)

PC, faculty and lab assistant to utilize lab skills check off sheets for all lab courses to ensure adequate practice and acquisition of necessary technical skills.

None anticipated1E 2

20051 (Fall 2004)

PC and faculty will committ to supervising up to 1 hour of practice lab time immediately following laboratory courses in order to provide tutoring and supervision of skills practice, to facilitate timely attainment of necessary skills check-offs.

None anticipated

20051 (Fall 2004)

Lab assistant to provide supervision of students in lab during open practice lab times to facilitate timely attainment of skills check-offs.

None anticipated(Carl Perkins funding for lab assistant)

20052 (Spring 2005)

Continue fall activities.ACCE and CI's to evaluate the application of student skills in Practicum II and III settings.

None anticipated

20053 (Summer 2005)

ACCE and CI's to evaluate the application of student's skills in Practicum I setting.

None anticipated

Course Completion 1) 85% fall to spring completion rate.2) 80% fall to fall completion rate.



20051 (Fall 2004)

PC, faculty and lab assistant to utilize lab skills sheets and regularly monitored practice sessions to ensure acquisition of skills.

None anticipated1F


Intended Outcomes


PerformanceStandard

Data Sources






20051 (Fall 2004)

PC and faculty to monitor student progress following exams and lab practicals. Discuss student progress and performance upon failure of any exam or lab practical, and at mid-term and final. Assist students in developing remediation plans as needed and/or referring students for counseling.

None anticipated1F 2

20051 (Fall 2004)

All program instructors to hold a review session prior to final exams in each PTA course.

None anticipated

20051 (Fall 2004)

Lab assistant to offer students opportunity for tutoring and/or supervised laboratory practice outside of regularly scheduled classes.

20052 (Spring 2005)

Continue fall activities

20052 (Spring 2005)

ACCE to monitor student practicum experiences and progress at midterm and final. Assist students and clinical faculty in developing individualized student action plans as needed.

Travel. Budget ACCE mileage costs - approximately $400.00

20053 (Summer 2005)

Third faculty (I. Garcia) with assistance from the lab assistant to host a comprehensive PTA Program orientation program to begin to prepare students for upcoming challenges, to foster communication between students and faculty, and to orient students to program standards.

Orientation program materials & supplies. Budget: $200.00 from department operating allocation.


Intended Outcomes


PerformanceStandard

Data Sources






20053 (Summer 2005)

PC to independently advise newly selected program students and alternates to review degree plan, facilitate communication, discuss scheduling, answer questions, etc.

N/A1F 2

20053 (Summer 2005)

ACCE to monitor student practicum experiences and progress at midterm and final. Assist students and clinical faculty in developing individualilzed student action plans as needed.

Travel Budget: ACCE mileage costs - approximately $150.00

Licensure Examination Pass Rate




20051 (Fall 2004)

PC to review licensure exam reports with faculty and PTA Advisory Committee and develop action plan for improvement if necessary.

None anticipated1G

20052 (Spring 2005)

PC to provide electronic licensure preparatory materials to simulate national exam for program students during CAPSTONE course.

Costs for updatd materials, shipping & handling - approximately $200.00

20052 (Spring 2005)

Texas Board of PT Examiners representatives will provide an instructional unit for Level II students regarding licensure and examination requirments, the application process, current state practice act, rules and regulations, as well as disciplinary process and actions.

State representative guest speaker. Budget: Travel approximately $250.00

20052 (Spring 2005)

PC to administer Comprehensive Exit Exam to Level II students during CAPSTONE course.


Intended Outcomes


PerformanceStandard

Data Sources



1 Student Success Licensure Examination Pass Rate




20053 (Summer 2005)

PC to administer "End of Year One Simulated EXIT EXAM" in order to assess content mastery at the close of the first year of the program. Review results with students and aid students in developing a plan for addressing any identified deficits.

None anticipated1G 2

20053 (Summer 2005)

ACCE & lab assistant to provide a formal examination review program for recent graduates preparing to sit for the exam.

N/A

20053 (Summer 2005)

PC to obtain licensure score reports from the Federation of State Boards of PT.

Score Report fees, Budget: $400.00

Employer Satisfaction 85% of CI responses to the PTA Program Employer Satisfaction Survey administered at the close of the program and 85% of PTA graduate employer responses to the PTA Program Employer Satisfaction Survey administered approximately 10 months following graduation will indicate graduates rate "good" or "excellent"; "always" or "usually"; or "yes" in all performance related categories.

Survey Reports CI's, Graduate Employers, OIRE

20052 (Spring 2005)

ACCE to Survey Clinical Instructors currently supervising students completing Practicum III experiences. Forward entered data to OIRE. PC/program secretary to begin survey process for employers of most recent graduates (based on signed consent). Forward entered data to OIRE.

None anticipated1H

20053 (Summer 2005)

PC to obtain OIRE data for employer satisfaction surveys for 1) students who recently completed Practicum II and 2) the previous year's graduates. Identify strengths and weaknesses.

None anticipated


Intended Outcomes


PerformanceStandard

Data Sources



1 Student Success Retention Achieve at least an 80% retention rate of students successfully completing the 2 year course of study from program admission to graduation.


OIREOffice of Admissions & Records

20051 (Fall 2004)

PC/faculty to review program completion rate reports and develop action plan to improve retention if needed. Solicit additional input from Advisory Committee.Continue with "student success" initiatives.

None anticipated1I 2

20052 (Spring 2005)

PC/faculty to Implement action plan. Continue with "student success" initiatives.

None anticipated

20053 (Summer 2005)

ACCE to continue spring activities and "student success" initiatives.

None anticipated





20051 (Fall 2004)

PC/program faculty will participate in activities to ensure continued development of knowledge and skills reflective of current physical therapy and current PTA education. The program will utilize guest speakers for areas outside faculty experience/expertise.

Approximately $1200.00 to fund attendance at state and/or national PT conference(s). Approximately $900.00 to fund attendance at State PTA Educators annual fall meeting.Approximately $400.00 for guest speaker fees.

2A


Intended Outcomes


PerformanceStandard

Data Sources







20052 (Spring 2005)

PC/program faculty will participate in activities to ensure continued development of knowledge and skills reflective of current physical therapy and current PTA education. The program will utilize guest speakers for areas outside faculty experience/expertise.

Approximately $1200.00 to fund PT continuing education courses. Approximately $900.00 to fund attendance at State PTA Educators annual spring meeting.Approximately $200.00 for guest speaker fee.

2A 2

20053 (Summer 2005)

PC/program faculty will participate in activities to ensure continued development of knowledge and skills reflective of current physical therapy and current PTA education.

Approximately $1000.00 for attendance at physical therapy continuing education courses.

Access to up-to-date equipment & supplies




20051 (Fall 2004)

PC to solicit input/recommendations from students, faculty, lab assistant and Advisory Committee members regarding the purchase of additional equipment and supplies and place orders as is appropriate.

Budget for lab equipment, supplies and educational resources: 60% of operational budget allocation.

2B


Intended Outcomes


PerformanceStandard

Data Sources



2 Access & Equity Access to up-to-date equipment & supplies




20052 (Spring 2005)

PC to solicit input/recommendations from students, faculty, lab assistant and Advisory Committee members regarding the purchase of additional equipment and supplies and place orders as is appropriate. Schedule annual calibration and safety inspection and/or repairs of all PT equipment.

Approximately $3000.00 for needed materials and professional calibration fees

2B 2

20053 (Summer 2005)

Lab Assistant to complete maintenance and inventory of laboratory equipment & supplies to identify needed materials for upcoming academic year.

Demographics Graduate gender, ethnicity, and special po;ulations demongraphics will be consistent with college and/or profession. Nontraditional/gender distribution will be 25%.

THECB program profilesOIRE reportsSTCC Fact BookAPTA & CAPTE periodic reports

THECBOIREAPTA/CAPTE

20051 (Fall 2004)

PC to review program profiles with Advisory Committee and identify underrepresented groups and contributing factors. Develop action plan to increase enrollment of underrepresented groups as necessary.;

N/A2C

20052 (Spring 2005)

PC/faculty to implement action plan to recruit underrepresented groups as needed.

N/A

20053 (Summer 2005)

PC/faculty to continue with marketing action plan as needed to recruit underrepresented groups as needed.

N/A

Access to to Courses 1) 100% of available program postions will be filled for incoming class for fall semester. 2) 100% of course contact hour targets will be met for the upcoming semester.



20051 (Fall 2004)

PC to review enrollment reports and identify factors affecting contact hour target. PC/faculty to develop enrollment action plan to address factors affecting enrollment and contact hour targets.

N/A2D


Intended Outcomes


PerformanceStandard

Data Sources



2 Access & Equity Access to to Courses 1) 100% of available program postions will be filled for incoming class for fall semester. 2) 100% of course contact hour targets will be met for the upcoming semester.



20051 (Fall 2004)

PC/faculty to conduct marketing and outreach activities (advising, hosting high school students, public awareness recruitment activities, etc.) to recruit qualified applicants to maximize Spring application pool.

Marketing, resources and program promotional items. Budget: $1000.00

2D 2

20052 (Spring 2005)

Continue with activities to maximize Spring application pool. Collect, review and rank program applications (phase I). Notify top ranked applicants of phase II appointment as needed.

20053 (Summer 2005)

PC/faculty to complete phase II of the program selection process with assistance from Advisory Committee or additional faculty volunteers as needed. Notify selected applicants & alternates.


Sponsor 1 PT/PTA Continuing Education/inservice program for area physical therapy clinicians



ACCE to review data from continuing education evaluations, as well as requests/suggestions offered by program graduates, clinical instructors and Advisory Committee members in order to identify an appropriate Spring professional development program/inservice/continuing education and potential program resources.

N/A3A


Intended Outcomes


PerformanceStandard

Data Sources




Sponsor 1 PT/PTA Continuing Education/inservice program for area physical therapy clinicians



ACCE to arrange one continuing education/inservice program and send invitations/notices to are physical therapy clinicians.NOTE*: If possible, provide education free of charge to clinical instructors.

Refreshments Budget: $100.00Media Services (as needed): telephone, video conferences equipment, classroom/lab space* If provided free of charge to clinical instructors - Approximately $500.00 for speaker fee

3A 2

20053 (Summer 2005)

1)Program secretary to compile continuing education evaluations from Spring course.2) ACCE to survey clinical instructors and Advisory Committee members regarding educational needs and potential program resources.

N/A

General Community Service

Program students will identify and participate in at least two faculty approved community service activity that aid in promoting health and wellness and/or serves the local patient/clinical community (on or off campus).

Program reportsStudent Organization Minutes

Student PTA Club 20051 (Fall 2004)

Students/faculty toIdentify and participate in a minimum of one community service activity or event.

N/A3B

20052 (Spring 2005)

Students/faculty to identify and participate in a minimum of one community service activitiy or event.

N/A


Intended Outcomes


PerformanceStandard

Data Sources



3 Community Service Internal College Publications

Contribute to at least 1 program success story/article to Staying Connected Publication or local newspaper.

Staying Connected Public Relations & MarketingNAH Division

20051 (Fall 2004)

Third faculty (I. Garcia) to submit or aid in the submission of one success story/article to Staying Connected and/or local newspaper and monitor publications on a regular basis.

N/A3C 2

20052 (Spring 2005)

If not already done in the Fall semester, third faculty (I.Garcia) to submit and/or aid in the submission of one success story/article to Staying Connected and/or local newspaper, and monitor publications regularly.

N/A

College Service Activities

100% of the PTA faculty will particpate in 5 hours of college service activities.

Division recordsProgram documentation


PC together with faculty will identify and participate in appropriate college service activities to meet the 5 hour requirement.

N/A3D

20052 (Spring 2005)


N/A

Clinical Affilliations Increase current clinical affilation contracts and/or placement sites by 5% and maintain at least 90% of existing agreements.



ACCE to Arrange Practicum II and III clinical affiliation student placements.

N/A3E

20051 (Fall 2004)

ACCE to review status of current contracts. Review agency suitability in meeting established program goals and objectives.

N/A

20051 (Fall 2004)

ACCE to identify and negotiate new clinical affiliations and initiate affiliation agreements between college and agency administrations.

N/A


Intended Outcomes


PerformanceStandard

Data Sources



3 Community Service Clinical Affilliations Increase current clinical affilation contracts and/or placement sites by 5% and maintain at least 90% of existing agreements.



ACCE to arrange Practicum I clinical affiliation student placements.

N/A3E 2

20052 (Spring 2005)

ACCE to identify and negotiate new clinical affiliations and initiate affiliation agreements between college and agency administration.

N/A

20053 (Summer 2005)

ACCE to identify and negotiate new clinical affiliation agreements between college and agency administrations.

N/A

4 Fiscal Responsibility Accountable and effective use of financial resources.

Use 98% of departmental budget allocation by established deadlines.

Monthly B.O. Financial Budget ReportsFRS systemNAH Budget Reconciliation Reports

Business OfficeNAH Division Office

20051 (Fall 2004)


N/A4A

20052 (Spring 2005)

PC and Division Dean to complete budget proposal for 2005-2006 according to established timelines.

N/A

20052 (Spring 2005)


N/A

20053 (Summer 2005)

PC and program secretary to review monthly budget account reports and reconcile expenditures and accounts for fiscal year closure.

N/A


Intended Outcomes


PerformanceStandard

Data Sources



4 Fiscal Responsibility Grant compliance Use 100% of any grant funding awarded during 2004-05 in accordance with grant award criteria.

Monthly B.O. Financial Budget ReportsFRS systemNAH Budget Reconciliation ReportsGrant Expenditure Reports

Grant Compliance Office

20051 (Fall 2004)

PC and program secretary to review monthly grant budget account reports, reconcile expenditures and plan for ongoing program needs as specified in grant award.

N/A4B 2

20052 (Spring 2005)

PC and program secretary to review monthly grant budget account reports, reconcile expenditures and plan for ongoing program needs as specified in grant award.

N/A

20053 (Summer 2005)

PC and program secretary to review monthly grant budget account reports and reconcile expenditures and grant accounts for fiscal year closure.

N/A

State Contact Hour Program contact hours will exceed 2003-04 by 5%


OIRE 20051 (Fall 2004)

Admit maximum class size for Level 1. Review enrollment data. PC and faculty to plan and implement instructional strategies to maximize fall to spring retention.

None anticipated. Use expected instructional operating and faculty development budgets as described in previous outcomes.

4C

20052 (Spring 2005)

Continue monitoring enrollment data.PC and faculty to plan and implement instructional strategies to maximize spring to summer retention.

N/A


Intended Outcomes


PerformanceStandard

Data Sources



4 Fiscal Responsibility State Contact Hour Program contact hours will exceed 2003-04 by 5%


OIRE 20053 (Summer 2005)

Continue monitoring enrollment data.PC/faculty to plan and implement strategies as needed to maximize summer to fall retention.

N/A4C 2

5 Compliance STCC Policies and procedures

100% faculty compliance with college policies and procedures and program standards.

STCC Policy & Procedure ManualNotification of non compliance to policy and procedures

All STCC departments 20051 (Fall 2004)

PC to notify faculty of any college-wide policy and procedure changes, additions and/or noncompliance and develop action plan to correct if necessary.

N/A5A

20051 (Fall 2004)

PC to seek Advisory Committee approval as needed for action plan recommendations regarding policies, procedures and/or standards, mission, and philosophy.

20052 (Spring 2005)

Continue fall activity N/A

20053 (Summer 2005)

Continue spring activity. N/A

20053 (Summer 2005)

PC and faculty to conduct annual review of program standards, mission and philosophy to determine continued appropriateness for the program and agreement with college policies and procedures. Develop action plan to address needed changes.Update PTA Student Handbook, course syllabi and materials as needed.


Intended Outcomes


PerformanceStandard

Data Sources



5 Compliance Professional Standards



TX Board of PT ExaminersProgram faculty

20051 (Fall 2004)

PC /program secretary will verify licensure status of all PTA faculty.

N/A5B 2

20051 (Fall 2004)

PC and faculty to identify continuing educational needs and complete travel authorization for appropriate conferences and workshops.

Use expected travel and operating budgets as described in previous outcomes. Utilize additional support from any available grant funds.

20052 (Spring 2005)

Continue fall activities continue with fall budget

20053 (Summer 2005)

PC to evaluate continuing education activities and licensure status. Continue with spring activities.

N/A

Professional Accrediation

PTA program will maintain compliance with required professional/state accreditation standards.

CAPTETHECB


20051 (Fall 2004)

PC to review current CAPTE accreditation standards and modify program as required.

N/A5C

20051 (Fall 2004)


N/A

20051 (Fall 2004)

PC/secretary to submit required national accreditation fees.

National Program Accreditation fee. Budget: $2700.00


Intended Outcomes


PerformanceStandard

Data Sources



5 Compliance Professional Accrediation

PTA program will maintain compliance with required professional/state accreditation standards.

CAPTETHECB


20052 (Spring 2005)


N/A5C 2

20052 (Spring 2005)

PC to submit Annual Accreditation Report to CAPTE.

20053 (Summer 2005)


N/A

Professional Organization Membership

100% of PTA faculty will maintain membership in at least 1 professional organization

Program recordsNAH Division records

None Faculty to renew APTA memberships to meet accreditation standards and obtain required program resources.

Approximately &1200.00 for annual faculty APTA professional memberships and specialty area publications.

5D

STCC Policies and Procedures: Faculty Evaluation




20051 (Fall 2004)

Program Chair will complete in-class observations of all full-time faculty and the Instructor Evaluation Form.

N/A5E


Intended Outcomes


PerformanceStandard

Data Sources



5 Compliance STCC Policies and Procedures: Faculty Evaluation




20051 (Fall 2004)

Program faculty will participate in activities to support recommendations from previous years' Faculty Evaluation Conference Summary and Action Plan.


5E 2

20051 (Fall 2004)

1) Faculty and PC to complete an Instructor Self-Evaluation.2) PTA instructors are to distribute Student Evaluations of Instructor Performance in all classes for students to complete and submit.

N/A

20052 (Spring 2005)

PC to complete the Faculty Performance Evaluation process by compiling and discussing results. PC together with faculty are to develop new Action Plan to address needs/deficiencies.

N/A

20053 (Summer 2005)

Program faculty will participate in activities to support recommendations from the Faculty Evaluation Conference Summary and Action Plan to address needs/deficiencies.



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