Mission, Goals, and Objectives
Mission
To prepare students for careers in nutrition and dietetics, which may include preparation for entrance into an ACEND Supervised Practice Program. The learning environment is structured to promote an appreciation for the knowledge of human culture and the physical and natural world; intellectual and practice skills throughout the Curriculum; personal and social responsibility; and integrative learning.
Goals and Objectives
Goal 1 | Prepare graduates to successfully complete a supervised practice program to become competent, entry level, registered dietitian nutritionists (RDN)
- “At least 80% of students complete program requirements within 3 years (150% of planned program length)”. (RE 1.c.1.a)
- “At least 70 percent of program graduates apply for admission to a supervised practice program prior to or within 12 months of graduation”. (RE 2.1.c.1.b.1)
- “Of program graduates who apply to a supervised practice program, at least 75 percent are admitted within 12 months of graduation”. (RE 2.1.c.1.b.2)
- “The program’s one-year pass rate (graduates who pass the registration exam within one year of first attempt) on the CDR credentialing exam for dietitian nutritionists is at least 80%”. (RE 2.1.c.1.c)
- 70% of supervised practice program directors will rate the graduates on their overall academic preparation as 3-acceptable for an entry level dietitian or higher
Goal 2 | Program graduates will demonstrate a commitment to lifelong learning and servicing the community and the profession
- 50% of graduates who respond to a post-graduate survey will demonstrate a commitment to lifelong learning and to servicing the community and the profession
- 50% of graduates who respond to a post-graduate survey will indicate they precept nutrition students
- 10% of graduates who respond to a post-graduate survey will indicate they volunteered or accepted to serve on a committee or leadership position within a local, state or national dietetic association.
- 30% of graduates who respond to a post-graduate survey will indicate that they have enrolled in graduate school or other option of professional development.
Program Outcomes Data Available upon Request