Continuous Improvement

Common Standard 4

The education unit and its programs regularly assess their effectiveness in relation to the course of study offered, fieldwork and clinical practice, and support services for candidates. 

Both the unit and its programs regularly and systematically collect, analyze, and use candidate and program completer data as well as data reflecting the effectiveness of unit operations to improve programs and their services.

The continuous improvement process includes multiple sources of data including 1) the extent to which candidates are prepared to enter professional practice; and 2) feedback from key constituents such as employers and community partners about the quality of the preparation.

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Graphic depiction of the unit assessment system including the roles of responsibilities of personnel in the unit and programs.

Annotated list of data sources included in the assessment cycle, including those submitted in annual data reporting and those that are not.

Multi-year unit assessment cycle schedule specifying the unit assessment activities; when they occur, and who is responsible for collecting, analyzing, and determining modifications.

Local survey data and/or exit interview data, as appropriate.