Program assessment in a college of pharmacy
Keywords:
Program assessment, program review, alumni evaluation, program improvemenAbstract
Objective:The objective of this study was to describe a program assessment plan for one College of Pharmacy.
Methods:Assessment surveys were developed to include items that assessed students’ and alumni’s perceptions of the School’s curriculum regarding opportunities to develop in the areas defined by the program’s ten global curricular outcomes.The surveys were administered at various points in time—at the end of each year of the program, at graduation from the program and after graduation. The data collected represented three viewpoints: currently enrolled and graduating students,alumni, and employers. Employer data was collected by utilizing a focus group, comprised of key employers of college alumni.Data was analyzed using descriptive statistics.
Results:Means are reported on each of the ten global curricular outcomes for each group. The results of the employer focus group are presented.
Conclusion:Faculty and the College Curriculum Committee use the results of the assessment plan for program improvement.
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