DI Goals

The goals of Prairie View A&M University dietetic internship program are as follow:

Goal 1

The program will promote diversity in the field of dietetics

Outcome Measure:

· Graduates of the DI will represent a diverse population with no more than 80% non-minority over a 5 year period.

The program will attract, retain, and graduate qualified candidates in the field of dietetics.

Outcome measures:

Over a 5 year period, 80% of the DI graduates will successfully complete the registration examination as first time takers.
80% of graduates seeking employment or admission to graduate programs will be successful within 3 months of program completion.
90% percent of interns enrolled in the DI program are expected to complete all program requirements within 150% of the time planned for completion.
When surveyed at least 90% of graduates will rate themselves as satisfied with their level of preparation.

The program will prepare graduates with leadership and professional development experience.

Outcome measures:

All interns (100%) will indicate participation in leadership workshop activities during the internship program
All (100%) interns will indicate active participation in conferences or other professional activities during the internship program.

Prepare graduates for employment in School Foodservice Management [SFSM] positions.

Outcome Measures:

· 100% of graduates will indicate satisfaction in their preparation for employment in school foodservice management positions.

· When surveyed at least 90% of employers of graduates in SFSM will indicate satisfaction with graduates’ performance and knowledge.

· Over a 5 year period at least 30% of graduates will have worked in a food service position.