Vision:
Excellence in PA education
Mission:
Transform students into highly competent, compassionate, and professional PAs
Guiding Principles:
We define "Excellence in PA Education" as meeting our mission of transforming students into highly competent, compassionate, and professional PAs. That competency is measured subjectively and objectively using the following outcomes measures of success based upon our guiding principles.
NCCPA Pass Rate (PDF) Student Attrition Rate (PDF)
| Vision / Mission / Guiding Principle | Outcome Measures & Goals | Goals Met? | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vision | Exit Survey: 鈮� 80% of graduating students will agree that the Program meets its vision of Excellence in PA Education, 3-yr meana | 88% | Yes |
| Mission | Exit Survey: 鈮� 80% of graduating students will agree that the Program meets its mission statement, 3-yr meana | 89% | Yes |
| Foster an enthusiastic learning environment committed to student success |
Exit Survey: 鈮� 80% of graduating students will agree that the Program meets this guiding principle, 3-yr meana | 72% | Monitorb |
| Program鈥檚 5-yr mean PANCE first-time pass rate will be at or above the 5-yr national mean of 94% [See NCCPA Pass Rate PDF] | 98% | Yes | |
| Using standardized course evaluations over the last 3 yrs, 鈮� 80% of Program courses will be ranked at or above University norms | 97% | Yes | |
| Using standardized faculty evaluations over the last 3 yrs, 鈮� 80% of Program faculty will be ranked at or above University norms | 95% | Yes | |
| Program鈥檚 3-yr mean student graduation rate will be similar to the national mean, 鈮� 90% [See Student Attrition Rate PDF] | 90% | Yes | |
| Promote patient-centered collaborative care |
Exit Survey: 鈮� 80% of graduating students will agree that the Program meets this guiding principle, 3-yr meana | 88% | Yes |
| Experiential Learning: 100% of students will participate in at least 6 interprofessional experiential learning activities, 3-yr mean | 100% | Yes | |
| Model and cultivate compassion, professionalism, and leadership |
Exit Survey: 鈮� 80% of graduating students will agree that the Program meets this guiding principle, 3-yr meana | 87% | Yes |
| Experiential Learning: 100% of students will participate in at least 6 service-learning activities, exceeding the level of engagement within CHP (65%) & 黑洞社区 Graduate School (30%), 3-yr mean | 100% | Yes | |
| Experiential Learning: 100% of students will participate in at least 6 professional development and 1 leadership activity, 3-yr mean | 100% | Yes | |
| Respond to the need for healthcare providers in Kansas |
Exit Survey: 鈮� 80% of graduating students will agree that the Program meets this guiding principle, 3-yr meana | 87% | Yes |
| Percentage of alumni practicing in primary care will exceed national rate of 25% | 46% | Yes | |
| Percentage of alumni practicing in rural areas will exceed national rate of 15% | 45% | Yes | |
| Encourage healthcare for rural, underserved, and diverse populations |
Exit Survey: 鈮� 80% of graduating students will agree that the Program meets this guiding principle, 3-yr meana | 87% | Yes |
| 100% of graduates will complete 鈮� 2 rotations in rural and/or underserved settings, 3-yr mean | 100% | Yes | |
| Emphasize evidence-based practice and promote lifelong learning |
Exit Survey: 鈮� 80% of graduating students will agree that the Program meets this guiding principle, 3-yr meana | 89% | Yes |
| Experiential Learning: 100% of students will participate in at least 6 research / evidence-based practice activities, 3-yr mean | 100% | Yes | |
aVision/Mission Exit Survey is completed annually in July prior to graduation.
bStudent satisfaction with fostering an enthusiastic learning environment dropped dramatically
for the 2023 cohort (53%). The Program implemented a multi-factorial improvement
plan which increased satisfaction to 84% for the most recent cohort, 2024.
cAttrition includes students who decelerate into the next cohort, voluntarily withdraw
or are dismissed. Most often, students who decelerate do graduate. Over the last
3 years, 95% of students who began the Program have successfully graduated.
Last updated: 7/2024