Departmental Self Review - UCLA Academic Senate

Current Status:Currently 14 courses exist online. The Nursing Administration Entrepreneurial OnLine Programis currently being reviewed by Graduate Council. Need to consider courses that use technologysuch as the web to supplement on-ground instruction. Currently, we are discussing the use ofindividual learning portfolios as a mechanism to allow faculty evaluation of such innovativetechnologies. We are concerned about the lack of strategic planning process for evaluation oftechnologic support for learning.Strategies to Accomplish the Goal:1) Infuse the Curriculum with Innovative Technology2) Research the latest state-of-the art skills labs nationwide and discuss the possibility ofdesigning a SON Skills lab3) Explore new technology for student and academic programs that interface (i.e., Angel)a) Tasks:1) Evaluate suitability of courses and course content for internet or distance learning delivery2) Provide support for faculty to transfer their course syllabi and readings on the SON website3) Evaluate the selection and development of additional online courses and/or specialties4) Discuss the skills labs which exist nationwide and consider the design and development of alab and potential funding sources5) Dialogue with campus leadership in online education6) Ensure state of the art resources for clinical educationb) Plan:1) Develop a taskforce to consider selection of additional courses to be placed on the web2) Expand an infrastructure for faculty and students involved in all programs that provide ongoingsupport for online courses3) Expand an infrastructure that will support faculty in placing and revising web pages4) Consider the design and development of a skills lab5) Promote ongoing planning and evaluation by the Director of Clinical PracticeCritical Measurable Indicators of Accomplishment of the Goal:1) Number of newly added courses delivered by the internet2) Number of students enrolled in the Entrepreneurial Nursing Administration Program3) Students’ evaluations of courses4) Development of a skills lab5) Utilization of new technology in teaching and clinical practiceResources and Costs to the School:Grant support will be needed to fund the following necessities:232