Report on 10 indicators and strategic plan for by Dean WVU School of Nursing:

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1 Report on 10 indicators and strategic plan for by Dean WVU School of Nursing: College/School: NURSING 1a. Fall Headcount Enrollment: based enrollment approved by HEPC; this reflects enrollment/registration as of the Fall Census Date. The total including pre-major enrollment has been provided by the Senior Associate Provost in order to provide a more accurate comparison with college/school enrollment goals. Analysis: SON recorded numbers very close to WVU numbers BSN enrollment increased in undergraduate program, with planned addition of traditional BSN students, equivalent decrease of non-traditional 2 nd degree students. This balances resources needed for clinical education of traditional and 2 nd degree students and decreases number of qualified traditional students who must be turned away, who have a higher admission GPA than non-traditional 2 nd degree students. Admission GPA for 2007 for the traditional BSN program was 3.6, accepting 47% of qualified (GPA 2.8) BSN applicants. For the non-traditional 2 nd degree program, the admission GPA for 2007 was 3.36, and 71% of qualified applicants were accepted. Long-term plan (2010) is to move non-traditional students into a direct entry MSN instead of 2 nd baccalaureate. Unlimited admission of qualified RN to BSN students allows RNs from Associate Degree RN programs to access the BSN which is an online program. Graduate enrollment increased with new program (Doctor of Nursing Practice) - 17 students. Plan for MSN nurse practitioner (NP) enrollment to stabilize and long-term (2015) to move to BSN to MSN/DNP (practice doctorate) for NP program. Graduate program numbers should increase as hire/prepare more DNP faculty who can teach additional DNP students. Fall 2007 Fall 2006 Fall 2005 College/School WVU (not including Potomac State) Undergrad (508)506 21,145 Graduate (155)154 5,595 Professional 1,373 Total (663)660 28,113 Total including pre-majors Undergrad ,590 Graduate 136 5,105 Professional 1,420 Total ,115 Total including pre-majors Undergrad ,510 Graduate 89 5,151 Professional 1,390 Total ,051 Total including pre-majors 1b. FTE Enrollment: undergraduates students are full-time at 15 (SON = 12 cr hr?) credit hours, graduate students are full-time at 12 (SON = 9 cr hr?) credit hours.

2 College/School WVU (not including Potomac State) Fall ,287 Fall ,678 Fall ,601 Analysis: Same as # 1 our enrollment has increased in full-time undergraduate students it is not economically feasible to increase further and clinical capacity is limiting. Part-time graduate students are increasing in numbers and taking 7 to 8 credits per semester. Plans to stabilize BSN and increase graduate enrollments with more full-time students (need financial aid/scholarships) and DNP. 2. First-year retention rate for first-time, full-time freshmen: Only students who enroll in the college/school upon entering as first-time, full-time freshmen are included in the cohort used to calculate retention. Students retained by the university include students who have changed majors to a different college/school but return to WVU for the fall semester of their second-year. Students retained by the college/school include students who return to the same college/school for the fall semester of their second year. These students may have changed majors, but they have not changed colleges/schools. Analysis: The University number admitted for the 2005 cohort as Freshman was 20 with 18 returning to the University and 17 to the School, but our count was 24 admitted with 20 returning to the University and 19 returning to the School; hence the percentage differences. I went through our list of those directly admitted to 2005 Fall and checked their admission and enrollment on Banner to verify. I am not sure why the University numbers were lower, but it's possible the WVU report didn't pick up on major changes for pre-nursing to direct admit. Nevertheless, SON retention rates are high. Below is the calculation for those admitted as sophomores into the lass of 2009 ( 2005 cohort freshman). We retained 72 of the 81 students originally admitted as Sophomores into the class of 2009, for an attrition rate of 12% for that class, possibly due to selectivity in admitting the majority of students into the Sophomore year after they have had an opportunity to do the first pre-nursing course (NUR 110) and see if WVU and nursing are a good fit for their goals. The Sophomore admissions to the Class of 2009 are the last BSN group admitted without an interview. It will be interesting to compare the group admitted with interviews for Fall 2007 this time next year with the Fall 2006 group to see if the interview yielded better prepared students.it will be interesting to compare the next cohort to see if we improve retention with a new interview format for qualified students to identify those who also have the motivation. We also increased the admissions criteria for direct admit freshmen, giving them a greater chance for success in the freshman year in order to progress to the sophomore year Cohort (returned Fall 2007) 2005 Cohort (returned Fall 2006) Students from college/school retained at college/school Freshman Sophomore admission Admission SON Students from college/ school retained at WVU WVU retention rate 85.4% 92.7% 79.4% 85.0% 88% (91%) 90.0% 80.5% 3. Six-year graduation rate for first-time, full-time freshmen: Not available in a form meaningful way and need not be included. Possible ways to demonstrate student persistence and completion include progression rates, % of senior headcount to % of undergraduate degrees awarded, or graduation rates for junior cohorts. Alternatively, graduate student statistics could be used since they are less likely to change

3 majors. This metric is in need of further discussion and definition. BSN: All retained students (entering Freshman/Sophomore) complete their program in less than 6 years after admission to the nursing major and enter the nursing workforce. Retention rate is 85% or greater over the 3-4 years. 4. Degree production for bachelor, masters, professional, doctoral, and total: based on degrees awarded during the academic year (August, December, and May). College/School WVU Bachelor (201)197 3,620 Masters (18)19 1, Professional 148 Doctoral Total (222)219 5,623 Bachelor (148)151 3,372 Masters 18 1, Professional 168 Doctoral Total (166)169 5,510 The numbers I list come from our and graduation bulletins and are slightly different may be due to the difference in December and August graduates but close agreement overall for trends. Bachelors degrees include the RN to BSN students but we are producing over 100 new nurses every year. Masters admission numbers have been capped, and only part time admissions were granted for Fall 2007 due to limitations for clinical placements of NP students in WV. This limit in clinical placements has increased drastically over the last 2 years, as the number of PA students has increased at colleges in WV, and as the number of medical students has increased (especially from the WV School of Osteopathic Medicine), all leading to competition for sites with our NP students, including at RHEP and AHEC sites. In addition, it has been policy that WVUHS primary care sites take residents in priority over NP students. We are changing the information to applicants to our MSN program to indicate that they should identify a potential preceptor in their local geographical area prior to Spring semester of the first year of their program. We will then evaluate and develop affiliation agreements with those clinical agencies, thus allowing students to access those clinical sites in the clinical year (year 2 or 3 of our program). If we are indeed able to identify new clinical sites for student participation, we may be able to increase admissions. Graduation numbers for MSN students have remained steady at approximately in the review years. However, we anticipate approximately 30 graduates in May 2007, reflecting a larger admission pool in 2004 and Attrition from the MSN program increased significantly in the first year of the program when a longstanding requirement of the GRE for admission was removed for students with a GPA of greater than 3.25 in the Fall 2006 admission cohort. The attrition rate for students by the end of the first year of the program, for those admitted under the waived GRE requirements was 27%. This was almost double that of previous years. Hence, the SON voted to reinstitute admission requirements for students to be admitted Fall 2008, to require either the GRE, or the Miller Analogy Test. Doctoral numbers are increasing slowly and our next push is recruitment and graduation of doctoral students. 5. Degree production in STEM and health fields by specific degree program: see attached printout for all degrees awarded by college/school.

4 Level Program Nursing (201)197 (153) 151 Accelerated BA/BS to BSN Bachelor's Generic - traditional RN to BSN Total B Master's Nursing Total M Doctorates Nursing (23) 3 0 Total D 3 0 Total T See comments in number Licensure pass rates: These percent pass rates have been submitted by your college/school to Division of Planning, Institutional Research, and forwarded to HEPC. The pass rates are reported for the July 1 through June 30 fiscal year. The rates have been included here to facilitate the progress reports on the college/school strategic plan. Level Area Graduate Family Nurse Practitioner Baccalaureate Nursing The State Board of Nursing reports NCLEX for calendar year Jan 1 to Dec 31. For 2005 our Baccalaureate pass rate ( Dec 04, May 05 and August 05 graduates) was 79.8%. For 2006 our Baccalaureate pass rate ( Dec 05, May 06 and August 06 graduates) was 93.7%. For 2007 our Baccalaureate pass rate ( Dec 06, May 07 and August 07 graduates) is estimated at 83.4% pass rate with one more report to be received in January. This is more accurate since the Dec grads are those that accelerate their program and appropriately are in the cohort with the May (traditional) and August grads (delayed graduation due to stop-out ) Analysis: The NCLEX changing format from multiple choice to alternative questions and the raising of requirements to pass have had an impact throughout the US and WV; State pass rate fell to 80% for We have implemented additional tutorials to prepares students for the new format and are using an integrated testing (ATI) benchmarking throughout the students program of study. We will continue to assess. Note that second time pass rates have been strong such that over 90$ of students who graduate from Morgantown are passing within 3 months of graduation. WVU Tech hasa 50% pass rate for first time and less than 70% for 2 nd time NCLEX. 7. Sponsored program funding, with funding levels for instructional, research, service, and other: this data has been provided by the Office of Sponsored Programs. The funding is the actual amount received by the college/school during the July 1 through June 30 fiscal year. Funding for collaborative programs is split to reflect actual funding received by each school. College/School WVU Research $703,764 $606,350 $87,397,028 Instruction $45,918 $40,000 $11,972, Service $3,888 $0 $21,477,407 Other $19,976 $17,737,446 Total $ $666,326 $138,584,161

5 Research $756,681 $722,215 $88,323,826 Instruction $39,332 $12,857,671 Service $3,888 $0 $22,351,083 Other $18,916 $19,337,113 Total $818,817 $780,463 $142,869,693 Our numbers are in bold but similar not sure why the discrepancy. Nevertheless, we have a long way to go to make our external funding significant. We did submit 4 HRSA grants for Dec 07 RFPs for training in advanced education nursing and nursing retention (Title VIII). New hires in the tenure track are receiving research contracts with clear expectations for external funding. 8a. Placement and employment rates for undergraduate students: The data included is from the pilot Survey of Graduating Seniors, which was administered to May 2007 graduates. No other years are available at this time. Your college/school may have more comprehensive data that has been collected for accreditation or other purposes. feel free to use other sources for undergraduate placement/ employment. College/School (percent responding to question) WVU (percent responding to question) WVU (percent of viable surveys, no response included as negative response) % respondents with post-graduation employment prior to graduation 84.6% 29.8% 28.2% % respondents accepted into graduate or professional school prior to graduation 0% 46.7% 27.8% Our numbers prior to graduation (exit survey) indicate consistently greater than 95% employment in nursing. This area is strong and expected to remain strong. We would like to see more emphasis on selected graduates going directly into graduate programs. The following data are not available from any central sources but should be included in the annual progress reports on the college/school strategic plan when available: 8b. Placement and employment rates for graduate students Since our graduate students continue to work their employment is 100%; however we need to identify numbers who obtain new employment or promotions due to higher education. We have contracted with Educational Benchmarking Incorporated (EBI) to do graduate survey for 2007 classes. 9. Faculty awards, in a chart or spreadsheet cross-listing teaching, research, and service categories with High-Recognition National Awards (see attachment), Discipline Specific Awards, and College/School or University Awards This does not list our major nursing organizations that are prestigious national awards: Fellow in American Academy of Nursing 4 Fellow in National Academy of Practice 5 Fellow in American Academy of Nurse Practitioners 0 Will need to send this section separately. Overall we can improve in national recognition by submitting more of our faculty and students for awards. 10. List of programs with national recognition and evidence of recognition (e.g. ranking by U.S. News or accrediting agency) The 2008 edition of America s Best Graduate Schools from U.S.News & World Report ranks the West Virginia University School of Nursing 72nd among the best nursing schools in the country (tied with 22 other schools).

6 West Virginia University School of Nursing Priorities and Goals for Academic Year WVU s 2010 Plan Goal 1: Attract and Graduate High-Quality Students Goal 2: Recruit and Retain High-Quality Faculty Committed to the Land-Grant Mission Goal 3: Enhance the Educational Environment for Student Learning Goal 4: Promote Discovery and Exchange of Knowledge and Ideas Goal 5: Improve West Virginia s Health, Economy, and Quality of Life Priorities Significant modernization of the Clinical Teaching Center and development of Multimedia Simulation Center (WVU Goal 3) Curricular changes and venues to achieve academic program improvement and competitive advantage (WVU Goal 1) Development of a plan and actions to improve research and scholarship (WVU Goal 4) Doctoral Student recruitment and retention (WVU Goal 1) Secure funding and enhanced visibility for The SON Institute for Improving Quality for Life for West Virginia Populations (WVU Goal 5) Increase total number of external grants funded by 10% while continuing to expand the portfolio of funding sources (WVU Goal 3) Strategic development and implementation of visibility and knowledge dissemination vehicles (WVU Goal 4) Strengthen current faculty trajectory of teaching, practice, research, and leadership skills while continuing to recruit (WVU Goal 2) Activities to achieve Plan: 1. Significant modernization of the Clinical Teaching Center and development of Multimedia Simulation Center Critical to student recruitment and retention CCNE accreditation focus Learning Resources Support Multimedia Simulation Center Phase I to open in Fall 2008 Remodel Clinical Teaching Center in preliminary to movement to new space (3 rd fl) Initial funding provided by donations from Alumni and Friends Refurbished and Upgraded Manikins 2. Curricular changes and venues to achieve academic program improvement and competitive advantage Critical to student recruitment and retention CCNE accreditation focus Evaluate the DNP and PhD program implementation

7 Expand interdisciplinary research and focus on web-enhanced and CD-ROM formats and improved flexibility in core courses as well as other distance methods Explore graduate entry MSN/DNP to provide options for accelerated students BA/BS 3. Development of a plan and actions to improve research & scholarship Year to date total grant funding has reached $780,126 Establish Dean s Advisory Committee for Research and Scholarship Provide ongoing support services in WV QOL Institute e.g., Statistician, Study Coordinator, Consultation, Research Interest Groups Publicize Institute (Goal #5) to inform on importance of SON Value added to HSC 4. Doctoral student recruitment and retention Secure scholarship funding focus on scholarship programs with partner agencies Target Minorities, Males and College Graduates Use early connection to primary and secondary schools- (HS programs with HSC) Expand role for Assistant Dean for Student Affairs to work with Academic Deans Develop and utilize marketing strategies and tools (view book, CD-ROM, Web) to reach key target audiences 5. Secure funding and enhanced visibility for The SON Institute for Improving Quality of Life for WV Populations Develop white paper on the contribution, value and strength of an interdisciplinary SON Institute focused on improving QoL Meet with targeted donors and agencies Recognize achievements with media as well as internal ceremonies (& N-drive??) Support faculty (& student) presentations at regional, national, and international meetings 6. Increase total number of external grants funded by 10% while continuing to expand the portfolio of fund sources Hire support staff for WV QOL Institute Statistician Study Coordinator Publication consultants Develop calendar for submissions Identify responsible person & connect group Support regular group meetings Interdisciplinary goals Provide funds for pilot work in education and research Report time-lines and monitor using study coordinator Provide at least 1 semester of reduced teaching load for 12 month tenure-track faculty for scholarship

8 7. Strategic development and implementation of visibility and knowledge dissemination vehicles/media Develop comprehensive marketing strategies and vehicles to communicate signature programs to key target audiences Implement pro-active media relations program in collaboration with WVU HSC media relations Obtain funds for and publish new collateral materials, advertisements and direct marketing vehicles 8. Strengthen current faculty trajectory of teaching, practice, research and leadership skills while continuing to recruit Identify areas of need and develop plans to recruit in these areas Fill three research focused faculty open positions Faculty Development Workshops Focus on teaching, curriculum Seek other expertise (internal and external) Leadership Workshop SON Plan s Measurable Outcomes for Education: 90% of students will complete the first year of curriculum, and progress to second year in all programs; Responsibility lies with Academic area Enroll at least 20 DNP students for second class in fall 2008; Responsibility- Associate Deans Manage increased enrollment in the RN-BSN, the BSN and the MSN programs: Responsibility lies with Academic areas and Department Chairs. Act on report from Director of Evaluation on feasibility and acceptability of a comprehensive, multiphase evaluation of teaching plan that incorporates student evaluation, peer evaluation, chair evaluation and self-evaluation utilizing a variety of supporting documentation. Responsibility lies with Director of Evaluation, Department Chairs, and Associate Deans. Enroll a cohort of at least 6 PhD students for summer 08; Graduate 3 PhD students for Responsibility lies with Assoc Dean for Graduate Programs Assistant Dean for Student Affairs Attain NCLEX (BSN) and specialty certification (MSN) of 90% or above on each campus. Responsibility lies with BSN campuses/assoc Deans Submit at least 3 grants to federal agencies or foundations to fund nursing program development and evaluation related to the mission. Responsibility lies with Dean and Associate Deans. Complete CCNE accreditation self-study by 9/1/08; Responsibility lies with Dean and CCNE reaccreditation task force Scholarship: Revise FRPT guidelines to specify quantity and quality measures of scholarly publications for specific evaluation criteria: Responsibility lies with faculty, Associate Dean for Research, Department Chairs. Confirm that 50% of clinical associate professors publish in professional journals: Responsibility lies with Department Chairs. Support faculty presentations and participation in appropriate professional meetings by developing access to an incentive account. Responsibility lies with Dean, Associate Dean for Research and Department Chairs.

9 Develop one team per department with collaborators of tenure-track and clinical track faculty that integrate a model of nursing research and program evaluation that encourages collaboration among faculty in both TT, NON-TT and clinical students: Responsibility lies with Department Chairs and Associate Dean for Research. Structure tenure-track workloads to provide 40% time for scholarship: Responsibility lies with Dean, Associate Dean for Research and Department Chairs in consultation with Academic Deans. Maintain updated current information on the shared data base used to track and support all faculty scholarship; Responsibility with faculty, Department Chairs and Associate Dean for Research. Provide peer review before submission for 100% of faculty grant proposals. Responsibility lies with Associate Dean for Research, faculty, department chairs, external consultants etc. Evaluate actual use of various support services by faculty (statistical consultation, grant writing, technical assistance, budget monitoring and manuscript and review for faculty scholarship). Responsibility lies with Associate Dean for Research and faculty. Develop a School of Nursing focus within the HSC. Responsibility lies with Dean. Submit at least 2 grants to University of Pittsburgh and University of Washington to fund research related to the mission. Responsibility lies with faculty and Associate Dean for Research. Service/Practice: Support active memberships in at least one professional organization most germane to the faculty member s preparation by providing funding: Responsibility of Chairs and Dean. 10% of faculty will be in leadership roles in local, state, national and international nursing and other professional organizations by June Responsibility of faculty; department chairs. Revise FRPT guidelines to reflect the scholarship of service (leadership roles). Responsibility of Dean and FRPT Committee. At least 40% of faculty will participate in FPP to support the integration of School of Nursing education, scholarship and service goals. Responsibility of department chairs, Director of Faculty Practice Plan, Associate Academic Deans. 90% of faculty practice will incorporate students in an educational program. Support at least 5 clinical teams for EBP. Responsibility of WVUH Director of Research/ Dean.