PROGRAM OUTCOMES
PROGRAM: VETERINARY TECHNOLOGY
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INSTITUTIONAL- LEVEL
GOALS |
PROGRAM
OUTCOME STUDENT ATTRIBUTE |
PROGRAM
OUTCOME ASSESSMENT
MEASURE ACTIVITIES |
PROGRAM
OUTCOME ASSESSMENT
MEASURE COURSE(S) |
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1a. To provide students with
a core liberal arts and
science education |
Students completing the Program of
veterinary technology will have the academic foundation needed to support a
commitment to life long learning.
2005-2006: 92% 2. Attendance at CE no longer Required 3.
2006-2007:97% 2005-2006: 100% |
1. Discussion of professional
ethics and conduct, including
the commitment to life-long
learning. (mid-term exam
performance) 2. Attendance of freshmen and
sophomores at the CE Lecture
Series in veterinary technology. 3. Attendance of sophomores at the
Penn Annual Conferences. |
1. VT 103 Introduction to
Veterinary Technology and
Practice Management 2. Required of all students, not associated with a specific course. 3. VT 218 Anesthesia and
Pharmacology
VT 226 Surgical Assisting |
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1c. To develop in students the
reading, writing, speaking, and listening
skills that will enable them
to communicate
effectively |
Veterinary technology students will
communicate effectively and clearly with instructors regarding the treatment
and care of animals. 1. All students take VT217, VT102
and VT217. Pass rates are: 2006-2007: 92%, 93%
& 86% 2005-2006: 100%, 97% & 92% |
1. Care and handling of large
animal species including
horses and food animals. 2. Care of on-campus laboratory
animals. 3. Care and handling of dogs and
cats. |
1. VT 105 Large Animal
Clinical and Emergency
Procedures. 2. VT 102 Laboratory Animal
Science 3. VT 217 Small Animal Clinical
and Emergency Procedures. |
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2a. To provide students with
the theory and
knowledge specific to their chosen careers. |
Graduates of the Program will find
ready employment in the field. 2006-2007: pending 2005-2006: 11/12 or 92% |
1. Results of Graduate Survey to
questions
related to employment in the field of
veterinary technology. |
NA |
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3c. & 4a. To encourage the character
formation of its
students enabling them
to recognize and practice
ethical and spiritual
values like the Judeo-
Christian and Basilian
values of peace, justice and concern for others. |
Students who graduate from the
Program of Veterinary Technology will gain increased insight into the
practical and ethical issues that surround the use of animals in research and
in education. 2006-2007: pending 2005-2006: 10/11 or 91% (one undecided) |
1. Results of Graduate Survey to
questions
related to the use of animals in research
and in education. |
N/A |
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To provide students with Information
Literacy: the knowledge, skills, and tools to obtain information in many
formats and media in order to identify, retrieve, and apply relevant and
valid knowledge and information resources to their study or research. (Applies to Goal 1b.) |
Vt103 Students will gain the ability
to access and evaluate electronic information. 2006-2007: 65% 2005-2006: 76% 2. 100% of the students take CS105 or its equivalent prior to graduation. 2006-2007: 100% 2005-2006: 100% 3. 33/34 students or 97% received a grade of “c” or better in VT104. 30/30 students or 100% received a grade of “c” or better in VT211. 2006-2007:
97%, 100% 2005-2006:
100% & 100% |
1. Internet searches and exploration
of
required sites. Print out of home-pages
from required sites. 2. Research paper. |
1. VT 103 Introduction to
Veterinary Technology and
Practice Management.
CS 105 Intro. To
Microcomputer Applications 2.
VT 104 Parasitology
VT 211 Animal Medicine |