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Explore opportunities for TD education within CHP College of Health Professions Begin in 2014-15368 3.1a, 3.1b, 3.1c, 3.1d

2016-17 Progress Narrative

Integrating coursework in new and existing programs. New courses offered in 16-17 include: CHP 600, 601, 602, 603. Enrollment included MSN, MS Health Science and Teacher Education. Prelicensure program (BSN< Radiologic Science and Respiratory Care) students and faculty participated in clinical simulation activities. Faculty in Nursing (BSN, MSN), Counseling, Social Work (BSW, MSW) conducted TD courses as part of the SBIRT grant.

Under Way OngoingCompletedNot Started

The four newly developed CHP TD courses will be offered commencing in the 2016/2017 academic year. The UG programs across CHP are conducting curricular revisions and will explore opportunities for TD course(s) which allow students from across CHP to participate.

CHP is exploring opportunities for TD education. Four new TD courses were developed for the MS Health Science and MSN Nursing Education program at a retreat in May 2015. Additional course development will be explored b/w the UG programs.



368.01 Identify TD or interprofessional education within and outside CHP

368.02 Define and develop TD activities in CHP RPT and performance review criteria

368.03 Redefine workload to encourage TD activities

368.04 Embed IPE activities within CHP programs

368.05 Secure external grants that support research, creative activities, and TD studies

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Expand opportunities for students to engage in research, service learning, and capstone courses

College of Health Professions Defer to a later year

369 3.2a


Two DNP students presented research at the CHP Research colloquium. Faculty have reviewed curricula and developed coursework for capstone experiences. Implementation of capstones initiated in 2016-17. DNP curriculum was revised and capstone/project now is aligned with the AACN white paper.NRS 460p encourages BSN students to conduct projects related to service learning.


Students are actively engaged in faculty-led research, service learning and capstone projects and disseminate outcomes at college, university, and community sponsored events.



369.01 Review all CHP program curricula for service learning, active learning, experiential experiences and research engagement.

369.02 Assess all CHP curricula to increase service learning, active learning, experiential experiences and research engagement.

Collaborate with community to develop external learning opportunities College of Health Professions Defer to a later year

370 3.2b


BSN faculty and students collaborate with CCHMC, Christ, St. Elizabeth’s Health Care Systems on QI, research, and educational projects.RN to BSN students participate in community-based projects.Two DNP students are working with Cinn. Health Dept. on projects that influence health curriculum for teens. This curriculum will be used by the entire Cinn. School District.Three the DNP students in Louisville are engaged in activities with refugees on healthcare access.One DNP in Louisville student received a grant from the AACN and CDC on a project focused on breastfeeding with African American mothers.Golden Towers re-established and will develop activities to engage faculty and students across CHP programs. Conducted two programs for residents pertaining to COPD and Heart Disease.Faculty member developed community-based advisory group at City Heights and conducted community needs assessment.


CHP faculty and chairpersons regularly collaborate with community partners as part of their academic and co-curricular activities.




370.01 Engage with the community and CHP program advisory boards to expand experiential learning opportunities and get feedback from community and advisory boards to maintain and/or revise programs

Grow online, hybrid, and flexible programs and courses to serve the diverse needs of our students and the region


371 3.3a


External partnership established to grow existing and develop new, high-need programs based upon market research and prospective student inquiries.


CHP leadership and faculty are collaborating with partners in the workforce to identify and develop new, high-demand programs at the undergraduate and graduate level.



371.01 Identify ways in which current programs can include hybrid or online courses.

Explore the capacity and expertise for competency-based learning College of Health Professions Defer to a later year

372 3.3b


CRNA faculty attended a conference that discussed competency based assessment. The CRNA program faculty are developing competency-based activities.


This model is under consideration and will be brought to faculty for further discussion



372.01 Analyze all programs for ways in which competency based learning can be incorporated into the curriculum.


Expand faculty ability to engage in technology enabled learning College of Health Professions Defer to a later year

373 3.3a, 3.3b


Selected new LMS for implementation in the 2017-18 AY. Many F-2-F faculty moved to new system in Fall 2017. New external partner instructional designers will work with faculty teaching in online programs to employ new technology.


Challenges to institutional resources limit faculty opportunities across online and onground



373.01 Use best pedagogical practices within all courses to include new technologies and trends

Develop a process to determine the quality, relevance and sustainability of all CHP programs through 5 year program review

College of Health Professions Begin in 2014-15374 3.4b


The 2015-16 progress update indicated this item as completed. No additional narrative is required, but can be added at your discretion.


Recent self-study reports submitted to external accrediting bodies for BSN, MSN, DNP and Radiologic Science were completed, submitted for review. All programs received full accreditation. The self-study reports are submitted in lieu of 5 year program review reports.

BSN and MSN 5 year review is 2015/2016. The BSN/MSN program is undergoing CCNE accreditation on 9/14-16/2015. Radiologic Science is undergoing accreditation in 8/2015. The DNP program received its initial accreditation from ACEN in Spring 2015.



374.01 Develop a process to determine the quality, relevance and sustainability of all CHP programs through 5 year program review


Encourage CHP alumni interaction with students College of Health Professions Begin in 2014-15375 3.4d


Hosted alumni events. CHP Ambassadors interacted with alumni at the theatre event.Alumni and students participated in Rho Theta events.Students did not elect to participate at the BB&T event basketball event.


Hosted alumni, student, faculty and community partner basketball event at BBT arena in January 2016.Hosted CHP alumni event at BBT arena in support of the Homecoming basketball game in February 2016.Rho Theta chapter of STTI sponsored 2 CE events for alumni, students and faculty. NIRC sponsored a full day interprofessional conference with CE for alumni, students, faculty and the community practitioners. NIRC sponsored poster presentation award ceremony for alumni, students, faculty and community partners. NACU sponsored 6 foot clinics offering the opportunity for students and alumni to work with vulnerable populations.

Alumni and student meeting in Fall to attend play Fall 2014. January 2015 basketball game, Scholarship presentation with play



375.01 Encourage CHP alumni interaction with students

Develop new programs and increase capacity in CHP College of Health Professions Defer to a later year

376 3.5a


New programs in BS/MS Nutrition Science, Radiation Therapy, RN to MSN, NP Psych-Mental Health, and Occupational Therapy are in development.


Enrollments increased across undergraduate and graduate programs commencing with 2015/2016 AY. A new CRNA program was approved. The inaugural class will enroll summer 2017.



376.01 Collaborate with other higher education institutions on program delivery

376.02 Identify possible new programs that can be started within CHP, in conjunction with region stakeholders

376.03 Identify programs in CHP that have the potential for increased capacity based on workforce needs

Community Engagement


Collaborate with community partners to expand applied learning and research opportunities

College of Health Professions Begin in 2014-15377 4.1a, 4.1b


BSN faculty and students collaborate with CCHMC, Christ, St. Elizabeth’s Health Care Systems on QI, research, and educational projects.RN to BSN students participate in community-based projects.Two DNP students are working with Cinn. Health Dept. on projects that influence health curriculum for teens. This curriculum will be used by the entire Cinn. School District.Three the DNP students in Louisville are engaged in activities with refugees on healthcare access.One DNP in Louisville student received a grant from the AACN and CDC on a project focused on breastfeeding with African American mothers.Golden Towers re-established and will develop activities to engage faculty and students across CHP programs. Conducted two programs for residents pertaining to COPD and Heart Disease.


The NKNRC name has been changed to NIRC to reflect the interdisciplinary research efforts. A CHP faculty member continues to have 50% reassigned time to serve as NIRC director and foster relationships with community partners. Current efforts include grant writing with CCHMC, the NKY Health Department and CHP. AACN - CDC Academic Practice Partnership grant was awarded to CHP and NKY Health Department.

St. Elizabeth Healthcare and NKU CHP entered into a partnership Fall 2014 whereby a faculty member has 50% reassigned time to serve as the NKNRC Director. Dr. Kim McErlane serves in this role. This focus has served to increase the level of research and other activities for both St. Elizabeth and CHP.Denise Robinson, Kim McErlane, Cindy Foster, Adrianne Lane, Kris Pfendt, Jennifer Cline, Tom Baxter, Karen Mutsch, Mary Kishman, Marilyn Schleyer, Erin Robinson. Need to track these partnerships better (11/52).

Karen Mutsch was awarded 3 hrs reassigned time in spring 2015 to finish writing an article for publication.



377.01 Develop an infrastructure to support CHP research activities and grant writing

377.02 Expand community research partnerships with student involvement


Provide leadership, coordination, and support for public engagement activities within CHP

College of Health Professions Begin in 2014-15378 4.3a, 4.3b, 4.3c, 4.3d


Collaborating with AVP of Marketing and Communication to initiate a plan for ground based programs. Collaborating with External Partners and AVP of Marketing and Communication to develop plans for online programs.


Collaborating with staff in Marketing and Public Relations in highlighting CHP public engagement activities including the Sam Quinones events, Pathways to Nursing, the Mercy Awards etc. Christina Rust was awarded the 2016 CDC - Childhood Immunization Award for her efforts to address the pertussis outbreak in NKY. Cindy Foster received the NKY 2016 Immunization Champion Award. Hosted 4 recruiting events for high school students interested in the health professions.

The article is currently in press. No current way to determine # of students engaged until NKU determines identification mechanism for experiential learning. Student interaction with NACU in 2015: 99.One of the public engagement activities- Pathways to Nursing was highlighted in the Enquirer, on TV and on national television. The College needs to determine a way to better track faculty, student and community involvement in programs. A Director of the Nurse Advocacy Center for the Underserved would help in this initiative. A grant being submitted on 7/8 to United Health Foundation will request this role as well as clerical support.



378.01 Catalog, review, and evaluate public engagement activities, beneficiaries, and outcomes for faculty, staff and students

378.02 Develop an annual report which celebrates faculty/staff and student involvement in public engagement activities

378.03 Actively promote and publicize public engagement activities to students, faculty, staff, and the community

378.04 Promote the expertise of our faculty and staff as a resource

378.05 Seek opportunities to lead community initiatives; Develop a model to define community engagement and scholarship within CHP.

Institutional Excellence


Attract and support talented teacher-scholars with a passion for student centered learning


379 5.1a, 5.1c, 5.1d


Recruited Associate Dean for CHP in July 2016. He is leading efforts to promote faculty mentoring, collaborative scholarship for tenured, tenure-track and nontenure track faculty.


Senior faculty are paired with junior faculty of similar interest to foster collaborative teaching and research efforts. Updated CHP Practice and Professional Development BB site with information for faculty mentoring.



379.01 Further refine orientation and mentoring program for faculty (including adjunct) and staff.

379.02 Review peer coaching/assessment process

379.03 Develop inclusive policy regarding faculty practice model to enhance teaching and maintain skills

379.04 Increase scholarships available for faculty seeking terminal degrees

379.05 Develop mechanism for part time clinical faculty to obtain master’s degrees

Match faculty and staff to the evolving needs of the College College of Health Professions Defer to a later year

380 5.1b


DONS and DANS were merged in July 2017 to more effectively address teaching needs and integrate faculty across undergraduate and graduate programs. Reassigned staff across CHP to address efficiencies and ensure consistency service.


Faculty and staff recruitment reflect a commitment to diversity and align with the CHP vision. CHP continues to develop joint appointments (i.e. NIRC Director, CRNA faculty).



380.01 Explore alternative faculty hiring models: joint appointments, shared position etc. to address health professions faculty shortage


Expand professional and leadership development opportunities for faculty and staff


381 5.1d


Faculty in CHP selected to participate in CPE leadership academy in Spring 2017.External consultant hired to guide BSN faculty in curriculum development.


Erin was nominated for and selected for participation in the NLN LEAD program. Julie Hart was nominated for and was selected for participation in the WILD Women program. Fran Knox-Kazmierczuk was nominated and selected for participation in the Health Equity Leadership Institute. Gannon Tagher was nominated for the NKU Alumni Association Board (pending). She was also nominated as an Emerging Leader in the Mount St Joseph Nursing Leadership Awards Program (pending).



381.01 Increase the number of faculty who are certified in simulation education or as nurse educators

381.02 Provide opportunities for faculty and staff development, including educational pedagogy

Sustain a college culture that values civility, health and wellness College of Health Professions Begin in 2014-15382 5.1e


Faculty and staff were offered opportunities to participate in recreational and social events to promote engagement.Faculty and staff were recognized for their contributions at the annual college and university meetings and awards ceremonies.


For the 3rd consecutive year, CHP was awarded the NKU Wellness Award. A team building activity is planned for summer 2016.

See attached CHP metrics for more details. The Culture/Climate survey was administered in 2/2015 for the 3rd time. Some improvement needed in the CHP culture/climate survey results. A number of faculty have left which may impact the outlook of the group. The wellness committee is working to address some issues of CHP- and they are going to be talking about the book "How Full is your Bucket?"



382.01 Conduct an biannual CHP Faculty/Staff Cultural Survey to identify areas of strength and those areas needing improvement

382.02 Monitor faculty and staff attrition rates


382.03 Design and recommend a formalized faculty and staff recognition program, e.g. performance awards, showcase faculty and staff contributions

382.04 Identify and implement interdepartmental team building opportunities and activities

382.05 Wellness committee identifies and offers programs and activities that promotes the sense of CHP community

Support research, scholarly and creative activities to support our mission and goals.

College of Health Professions Begin in 2014-15383 5.1b


CHP colloquium monthly program initiated to celebrate faculty accomplishments and new faculty scholarly activities.


43 CHP faculty/students participated in poster or platform presentations at the local, state, national and international level. 10 CHP faculty published in refereed professional journals. Six faculty/students were awarded grants.

See CHP metrics



383.01 Develop support programs to assist faculty in writing, research and scholarly activities

Create a culture of philanthropy and stewardship among alumni, faculty, staff, and students leading to increased donations

College of Health Professions Begin in 2014-15384 5.2a, 5.2b, 5.2c


Sponsored two alumni events this year. Secured funding ($200,000.) for nursing scholarship and additional funding for NACU.Increased donors Institutional Advancement database.Cultivation of prospective donors is ongoing.


January 2016 CHP development officer hired and housed within CHP DEAN suite. Development Officer has focused efforts on assessing and cultivating prospective donors to CHP (individuals, alumni, businesses and foundations). CHP alumni now hold positions on the NKU Alumni Association Board. Discovery and engagement with prospective donors focused on scholarships and specific program needs. Efforts to increase student engagement are in process.

See CHP metrics. Student participation in legislative day was deleted from the metrics due to the difficulty of tracking the student activities. Baseline metrics collected for faculty, staff and student fund raising as well as total scholarship monies.




384.01 Implement a comprehensive and continuous development and fund raising program in collaboration with development office

384.02 Increase scholarship monies for students

384.03 Student participation in State Legislative Day

384.04 Work with development to increase donor donation to CHP scholarships

384.05 Work closely with the Advancement Director to develop CHP fund raising goals

Engage in entrepreneurial activities that generate additional revenue College of Health Professions Defer to a later year

385 5.2d


DANS chair secured donations cash and in-kind ($8500.) from external partner (Trinity Health Clinic).HRSA Nurse Faculty Loan Program funded in the amount of $93, 328.


Partnering with health care organizations to recruit and enroll cohorts into post-licensure programs (Mercy-NEL, St. Elizabeth-NEL & RN to BSN, CCHMC-NI). Exploring opportunities for revenue generation through simulation training first responders, law enforcement and health care professionals.



385.01 Explore possibility of accreditation for the simulation center

Develop a transparent budget process which aligns resources with strategic goals

College of Health Professions Begin in 2014-15386 5.3a


Provided faculty and staff with regular budgetary updates throughout the academic year. As the Budget Office improves their capacity to analyze current year data, ongoing information will be shared with CHP faculty and staff.


The new incentive-based budget model will commence in AY2017. Meetings with faculty and staff were initiated in 2015-16 and will remain in effect to inform key stakeholders.

See CHP metrics. Changes will be occurring with a new Dean of CHP as well as the new incentive budget model.



386.01 Develop a CHP business plan to forecast and project long-term growth and opportunities as well as fiscal needs

386.02 Develop, prioritize and recommend annual budget for the College to address growth


Steward resources wisely and efficiently to achieve goals College of Health Professions Begin in 2014-15387 5.3b


Under the guidance of the Business Officer faculty and staff are regularly advised on available resources and strategies that maximize CHP resources.Business Officer and Dean met with Provost and Associate Provost for Administration to secure additional funds for 2017-18 AY. Strategic initiatives successfully secured for new faculty lines, NP preceptor stipends, and additional operating funds.


In collaboration with department chairs and budget officer, forecast efforts will provide regular update on resource allocations.

Initial meetings concluded for the incentive budget. Further education and sharing of the budget details will need to be forthcoming as well as ensuring the faculty/staff have input into the budget process.



387.01 Advocate for College and department priorities at the University level.

387.02 Ensure CHP faculty and staff have input into the budget.

Policies and procedures are in place to guide College actions and activities College of Health Professions Defer to a later year

388 5.4a


Policies and procedures are reviewed and updated annually.


CHP committees regularly review and update college policies and procedures.



388.01 Revise, develop and compile up to date policies for CHP.

Strengthen ongoing accreditation processes College of Health Professions Begin in 2014-15389 5.4b

2016-17 Progress Narrative Under Way OngoingCompletedNot Started

The 2014-15 progress update indicated this item as completed. Accreditation repository on the CHP K drive- all paperwork associated with accreditation activities have been scanned and included there, including email.




389.01 Develop data repository for accreditation requirements

Enhance internal communication College of Health Professions Begin in 2014-15390 5.4d


Ongoing activities. Collaborate with AVP Marketing and Communication on a regular basis.


CHPCHAT is produced and disseminated monthly during the academic year. NKU quarterly e-blasts highlight CHP accomplishments. Meetings with Marketing and Communications are scheduled every 3 weeks to communicate faculty and student accomplishments, and academic program updates.

A marketing and communication plan has been developed in conjunction with Communication/Marketing department and Tom Ramstetter. CHP Chat published every 2 weeks.



390.01 A leadership succession plan is defined and implemented for the College, including college committees, advising director, chairs, and dean(s), CHP committees have clearly delineated roles, responsibilities, and succession planning

390.02 Identify and provide opportunities for faculty/staff to engage in leadership activities

390.03 Revise organizational chart to clearly communicate and integrate committee and leadership positions

Define and implement succession planning College of Health Professions Begin in 2014-15391 5.3c, 5.4d


Initiated mentoring to prepare early career faculty. Three faculty completed leadership training in 2016-17.


Strategies are in development to delineate succession planning at the dean, chair and director levels. The first CHP associate dean was hired and begins work on 07/01/16.

A CHP succession plan has not been developed - the new Dean of CHP will begin this process. An Associate Dean will be hired in 2015-2016 and will begin the succession plan.



391.01 Produce, publish and maintain a list of all projects and their status yearly as well as final report of outcomes

391.02 Utilize the CHP CHAT as a means to keep all faculty and staff informed

391.03 Assess and modify administrative and support services for quality, relevance, and sustainability every 3 years


Increase public awareness of CHP strengths and contributions to the region and beyond.

College of Health Professions Begin in 2014-15392 5.5a, 5.5b


Website revision completed. Faculty participated in recruiting events in KY. Nursing students went to Ryle HS and Bishop Brossard HS recruiting events in KY. Plan to develop similar programs with Ohio HS.


Plans are underway to for a healthcare device fair involving faculty, staff, alumni, students, local health providers, vendors and community partners.

A marketing and communication plan has been developed in conjunction with the M & C department, and the CHP communication committee.



392.01 Coordinate internal and external marketing and promotion activities

392.02 Develop marketing strategies for all CHP programs, including online programs in conjunction with the NKU Office of Marketing and Communication

392.03 Strengthen student recruitment efforts:develop up to date materials for all programsidentify and recruit new students- including cohorts

Enhance external communication College of Health Professions Begin in 2014-15393 5.5b, 5.5c


Working collaboratively with the new AVP Marketing and Communication to effectively communicate faculty, staff and student accomplishments in support of the CHP Mission and Vision.


Updated CHP website will launch in May 2017.

CHP Connections was sent to alumni and advisory board members Dec/January of 2015. Another edition was not sent out in 2014/2015.



393.01 Engage alumni as advocates for NKU

393.02 Alumni magazine will be produced annually.


Support all initiatives for the Health Innovation Center College of Health Professions Defer to a later year

394 5.7c


Dean, associate dean, chairs, faculty and staff have worked with NKU and external architects


Collaborated with college deans and Office of the Provost on events supporting HIC including groundbreaking (Oct 2015) and Sam Quinones (April 2016).



394.01 Develop strategic partnerships that will help advance the proposed Health Innovations Center

394.02 Identify and engage University and Community advocates

394.03 Encourage all faculty/staff to identify opportunities to advocate for building needs

Maximize use of current facilities and technology to meet the needs of CHP College of Health Professions Defer to a later year

395 5.7b


The 2015-16 progress update indicated this item as completed. No additional narrative is required, but can be added at your discretion.


Current facilities do not support current enrollment and projected enrollment for 2016-17. Faculty and staff space needs exceed current resources.



395.01 Ensure ongoing opportunities for faculty, students, and staff input and involvement in the HIC planning process

Student Success


Maintain high quality academic programs. College of Health Professions Begin in 2014-15361 1.1a, 1.1b, 1.1c


KBN granted full approval for pre and post licensure programs.COA granted accreditation for the CRNA program.APRN certification rates exceeded CCNE benchmark.2016 NCLEX pass rate was 92%.Employer surveys rank graduates very high.


Initial accreditation was awarded by CCNE for the BSN, MSN and post-MSN programs. Re-accreditation was awarded by JCERT for the BS in Radiologic Science. KBN awarded full approval for the BSN and APRN programs and developmental approval awarded for the CRNA program.

Program graduates continue to achieve/exceed benchmarks for licensure and certification.

All programs have strong licensure and registry scores. See CHP metrics



361.01 Define what we mean by quality (learning outcomes, teaching effectiveness, satisfaction and/or teaching strategies)

361.02 Use data to inform/guide decisions both programmatic and at the course level

Enhance student progression to graduation in a timely timeframe. College of Health Professions Begin in 2014-15362 1.1a, 1.1b, 1.1c


Academic advisors have taken on most course registration for students. Triage activities enabled advisors to identify key barriers and pitfalls to course registration.


Pre-licensure BSN program revised the remediation at the senior level. RN to BSN and MSN graduates exceeded the established benchmarks. The pre-licensure nursing program will be a pilot for the EAB Student Success Collaborative to ensure timely program completion. Academic advisors have revised plans of study and communication efforts to ensure timely completion in all CHP undergraduate and graduate programs.

All CHP students have > 71% completion of their programs. See CHP metrics



362.01 Monitor and track student progression. Determine what students are included in the progression tracking (i.e. pre-majors)


362.02 Develop specific student retention plans by dept.Evaluate and consider creation of a CHP Student Success Center that includes student recruitment, CHP Ambassadors, peer advisement and peer mentoring, advisor contact every semester

362.03 Coordinate with First Year programs to make Living/Learning and Learning communities available to students.

362.04 Ensure that all students are aware of support services (face to face and online)

Foster a culture that supports all CHP students College of Health Professions Begin in 2014-15363 1.1a, 1.1b, 1.1c


Activities are ongoing.


Academic advisors communicate regularly with online and onground students to support academic and personal needs to enhance success and degree completion. The dean and department chairs communicate in person and electronically to elicit feedback about support.

We have been mores successful with UG programs- there are student associations. The graduate support is more difficulty . The Dean has initiated "Dessert with the Dean". This event occurs where the Dean meets with UG students f2f and online students via Webex each semester to determine if there are issues that should be addressed by the Dean. In addition, the Chair of Nursing met with all exiting students to get feedback concerning the program in December and May of 2014/2015.



363.01 Create sense of community with shared traditions, intentional activities, robust celebrations, deliberate and frequent recognition, strong student organizations and exceptional communication and development of NKU CHP traditions

363.02 Assess student satisfaction with all programs annually


Infuse global and multi-cultural perspectives into the curriculum for all programs

College of Health Professions Begin in 2014-15364 1.3a


Students traveled with faculty to Cuba on study-abroad focused on Cuban health and culture.


Cultural competency activities are embedded in undergraduate and graduate programs. Students participate in study abroad programs with CHP faculty.

All programs have a program outcome which addresses global issues and diversity. See CHP metrics for diversity of students.



364.01 Develop a comprehensive diversity recruitment plan based on the NKU inclusion plan

Increase diversity among the students, faculty and staff College of Health Professions Defer to a later year

365 1.3b


Recruited new department chair in Allied Health. Improved recruitment and retention of students from diverse backgrounds through NKU Rocks and LAMP programs.


During the 2015-16 AY recruitment efforts resulted in hiring individuals from underrepresented groups.



365.01 Work with Senior Advisor for Inclusive Excellence to identify ways to attract qualified diverse students, faculty, and staff

365.02 Expand international educational experiences

365.03 Embed inclusion content into programs to include a myriad of experiences and understanding of others. Evaluate courses and programs Q3yr for inclusion and global content; conduct exit survey to determine student satisfaction

365.04 Working with the Senior Advisor of Inclusive Excellence, develop a methodology to assess CHP student’s understanding of inclusiveness and global perspectives

Talent Development


Produce skilled graduates prepared for the workforce, advanced careers, and graduate education as well as lifelong learning

College of Health Professions Begin in 2014-15366 2.3b, 2.3c, 2.5a


Produce skilled graduates prepared for the workforce, advanced careers and graduate education as well as lifelong learning.Ongoing activities across all programs and department.


Graduates report successfully securing employment within 6 months of graduation. NIRC and NACU provide opportunities for lifelong learning and service.

Employers as well as advisory boards were surveyed for feedback regarding their satisfaction with NKU CHP graduates. See CHP metrics for more details.



366.01 Survey program advisory boards and stakeholders to assess satisfaction with graduates determine future workforce and program needs.

366.02 Maintain articulation agreements with regional postsecondary education institutions and develop clear degree pathways for transfer students.

Explore and offer programs that meet community needs College of Health Professions Begin in 2014-15367 2.3b, 2.5a, 2.5b


Needs assessment performed at seve4ral NACU sites. Added Women Health to Brighton Center. Considering opening Golden Towers.


NACU continues to provide service to underserved communities in Northern KY. NIRC provides CE programs to nursing and other health care professionals throughout the community.

CE programs were offered to several external partners in 2014/2015.



367.01 Expand credit and noncredit professional development opportunities as well as CE offerings.


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