Didactic Program in Dietetics Goals

GOAL 1

Prepare competent graduates for entry into dietetic internship programs or other graduate degree programs.

• Outcome Measure 1a.
  Over a five year period 80% of program graduates will successfully complete the registration exam on the first try.
• Outcome Measure 1b. 
  Within 18 months of DPD completion.  50% of students not applying to DI programs will be accepted into post-graduate programs.
• Outcome Measure 1c. 
  Over a five year period 80% of those applying to DI programs the academic year of completion will be accepted.
• Outcome Measure 1d. 
  Seventy percent of majors who begin the third year in the DPD  curriculum will complete program requirements within 150% of  time planned for completion.
• Outcome Measure 1e. 
  Over a five year period 60% of DPD graduates will apply to supervised practice programs in the academic year they complete the program.

GOAL 2

Add to the cadre of historically under-represented individuals who are successful professionals in their field of study.

• Outcome Measure 2a. 
  Within 18 months of DPD completion, 80% of historically under-represented graduates not applying to either a DI program or a post-graduate program will receive employer ratings of “satisfactory” or better in a nutrition and or food related employment.
• Outcome Measure 2b. 
  80% historically under-represented graduates entering a supervised practice or graduate program will complete all program requirements within 150% of time planned for completion.

GOAL 3

Foster quality academic, professional and social development and instill within graduates a commitment to community service.

• Outcome Measure 3a. 
  Over a five year period, students will rate the quality of academic training received in 90% of the program major course requirements as met or exceeded expectations.
• Outcome Measure 3b. 
  Over a five year period, 80% of current students will indicate active involvement in campus clubs and community service activities.
• Outcome Measure 3c. 
  Over a five year period, 50% of graduates will show continued involvement in professional or community service activities.
• Outcome Measure 3d. 
  Over a five period, 80% of graduates will rate their Preparation for the dietetic internship as adequate or above.
• Outcome Measure 3e. 
  Over a five period, 80% of internship directors will rate the preparation of graduates for internship as adequate or above.