Northwest Florida State College RN to BSN Nursing Program

Table 7.0 Student Progress Evaluation Indicators, Benchmarks and Action/Intervention
Performance
Indicator
1. Course
Success
Rates
2. Final
Exam or
project
Performance
3. Upper
Division
Student
GPAs
4. Retention
Rates
5. Student
Degree
Progress
Benchmark/Analysis
• Ultimate goal is that 100% of students in the
course are successful completers; the benchmark
is 90% successful completion for each course
• Course success rates are compared to prior year
rates for the same course, as well as to rates in
other nursing courses to uncover trends/patterns
• Ultimate goal is that 100% of students in the
course earn a “C” or higher on the course’s
culminating project/exam; benchmark goal is
90% success rate
• Ultimate goal is that 100% of students with an
upper division GPA of at least 2.75; benchmark
goal is 90%
• Ultimate goal is that 100% of students continue
the program in good standing; benchmark goal
is 90%
• Retention rates are compared to prior year rates,
as well as to retention rates in other
baccalaureate and health programs to uncover
trends/patterns
• Degree Audit (DA) Form compared to student’s
program of study should indicate the student is
on track with his/her plan
• Current cohorts are compared to prior cohorts
for trends or patterns
Action/Intervention if Benchmarks are not Met
• If less than 90% of the students are successful, the faculty review student
performance patterns for assignments within the class, reconsider grading
rubrics, examine the performance of outliers with respect to other academic
indicators, and conduct other similar analyses
• Individual students who do not achieve a “C” or higher are counseled by the
program director and/or a faculty member and a short or long term remediation
plan is developed
• If less than 90% of the students are successful, faculty review student
performance on other class assignments, reconsider the grading rubric,
examine the performance of outliers with respect to other academic indicators,
and conduct other similar analyses
• Individual students who do not achieve a “C” or higher course grade as a result
of this the culminating experience/exam are counseled by the director and/or a
faculty member; a short or long term remediation plan is developed
• If less than 90% of the students maintain the minimum GPA, faculty review
other student grades, examine the performance of outliers with respect to other
academic indicators, and conduct other similar analyses
• Individual students who do not maintain a 2.75 GPA are counseled by the
director and/or a faculty member; a short or long term action/remediation plan
is developed
• If individual and/or aggregate retention rates fall below 90%, faculty review
individual student histories and an exit interview is conducted with any
students who leave the program; the goal is to develop a plan by which they
may return to the program and complete sometime in the future
• Faculty also review the rates in light of any program changes from prior years
(e.g. course requirements, grading practices, admission standards, etc.) which
might suggest a reason for a falling rate or suggest an area for improvement
• If the DA and program of study are not in sync, the student is counseled
regarding progress. Depending on the situation, the planned program of study
may be adjusted or a plan developed to assist the student
• Class scheduling is reviewed to ensure students have adequate access to
courses needed for program completion
Northwest Florida State College Self-Study Report for the BSN Program, August 20, 2008 Page 48 of 59