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NumberAim/ ObjectiveWhere Assessment OccursAssessment Task/ ToolDesired AchievementResults/ ImprovementsFrequency of
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Retention
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3.1.1Members of the human services professionMORT 207 Funeral Service Practicum I
MORT 217 Funeral Service Practicum II
Graduate Surveys
Employer Surveys
End of Course Assessment		Funeral Director Competencies Form Item FD-7
Graduate survey item 12
Employer Survey item 8		Minimum of 70 % of students rating average or above on the funeral director competencies form used in MORT 207 and MORT 217
70 % or higher rating average or above average on item 8 employer survey
70% or higher rating on average or above average on item 12 graduate survey		The program implemented funeral directing activities due to negative ratings on the employer and graduate surveys. Preceptor education and training was not sufficient for the first two semesters to bring practicum sites up to par concerning the use of the forms and the tasks that are expected. Continued training has allowed for goals to be met
ECA was implemented this past year, all categories have exceeded the goal. Continued training and preceptor education will take place.		Annual at
minimum		Faculty member
Program Chair for survey		 Data for 3.1.1paper copies of Competency forms and survey forms are locked in the fireproof file cabinets in F367A

electronic analysis located on network drive and off campus back ups
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3.1.2 Members of the community in which they serveMORT 207 Funeral Service Practicum I
MORT 217 Funeral Service Practicum II
End of Course Assessment		Community Service Experience Essay
Funeral Directing Competencies Form item FD-24		Minimum of 70% of students achieving the grade of C or better on the essay
70% or higher rating of average/ above average on FD-24		Students have consistently achieved the necessary grade on the experience essay
no clear assessment task was identified to validate this standard. A competency was added to the funeral director competency form (FD 24) which directly addresses working visitations. Preceptor training has been increased to ensure they understand the tasks students must participate in. An acceptable score was achieved last year. Continued education of preceptors will take place to ensure this standard is consistently met		Annual at
minimum		Faculty MemberData for 3.1.2Essay and Competency forms in student files located in fireproof cabinets F367A

Electronic analysis located on network drive and off campus backups
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3.1.3Participants in the relationship between funeral
service professionals and bereaved families.		MORT 211 Funeral Directing
MORT 207 Funeral Service Practicum I
MORT 217 Funeral Service Practicum II
End of Course Assessment MORT 207		Full set of paperwork is completed in MORT 211
Funeral Directing Competencies Form Item FD-25
ECA item 10		Minimum of 70% of students must achieve a 75% or
higher score on the required funeral paperwork
Minimum 70% or higher rating of average/above average on FD-25-
Working along side a licensed funeral director
at funeral services
Score of 3.4 or higher on ECA item 10
It was identified that no cremation authorization form was being utilized during the MORT 211 paperwork assignment. That form was added as part of the packet. Continued education of preceptors of funeral service requirements was required- Hands on cremation activities have been proposed to the advisory board and agreements have been tentatively achieved with crematory owners to allow our students to gain hands on cremation activities, including the use of an official cremation authorization form. This change is expected to start in 2019.
ECA item 10 exceeded goal		Annual at
minimum		Faculty Member
Program Chair for ECA		Data for 3.1.3Paperwork and competency forms located in student files located in fireproof file cabinets F367A

Electronic analysis located on network drive and off campus back ups
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3.1.4Professionals knowledgeable of and compliant with federal, state, provincial/
territorial and local regulations		MORT 105 Embalming Theory I
MORT 102 Mortuary Law		3 Questions from the MORT 105 ECA concerning local, state and federal laws
Minimum70 % of the students attempting the
questions must answer all the questions correctly.
70% of students must pass MORT 102		while 73% of students passed the state law question
on the ECA, the program increased content referencing
state laws including discussion on anatomical embalming,
and answering questions in the text book on statutes concerning the laws on embalming rooms.		Annual at a
minimum		Faculty
Program Chair for
ECA		Data for 3.1.4.a-c
See individual tabs below		ECA located in fireproof file cabinets F367A, Pass rates available via Campus Institutional Research Office

All electronic data located on network drive and off campus back ups
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3.1.5Professionals sensitive to the responsibility for public
health, safety and welfare in caring for human remains		MORT 105 Embalming Theory I ECA
question
MORT 207 blood borne pathogens
training		Question on MORT 105 ECA defining embalming
Students must participate in BBP training		Minimum 70% of students attempting ECA question
must answer correctly in MORT 105
Students must actively participate in BBP training prior
to attending their practicum site in MORT 207		the program identified there is no assessment of active
participation of BBP training.
A question will be added to the ECA detailing the necessary protocol for a needle stick incident		Annual at a
minimum		Faculty MemberData for 3.1.5ECA located in Fireproof file cabinets F367A

Electronic analysis located on network drive and off campus back ups
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3.2.1To enlarge the background and knowledge of students
about the funeral service e profession.
MORT 100 research project

Potentially using job shadow or
funeral director interview as new tool
research project/ presentation covering a
list of topics given by the instructor		70% of students must score a 75% or better on the
project, 50% of the score is derived from peer
evaluation		A presentation covering the research project was added to the course in 2015. 50% of the project score comes from the student evaluation, leading to better engagement and retention of the research material

A new task will be discussed at the next committee meeting		Annual at a
minimum		Faculty MemberData for 3.2.1Two copies of the research project will be obtained annually and kept in a binder in the fireproof file cabinets in F367A Data for analysis comes from the course grade book which is maintained both online and on a network drive, both of which are backed up
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3.2.2To educate in every phase of funeral service and to help
enable them to develop proficiency and skills necessary
for the profession		MORT 217 Embalming Practicum II
Embalming Competency form
Funeral Directing Competency Form		70% of students must score a satisfactory or above on
all competency items		Consistent education of preceptors and updated
expectations of the practicum experience has allowed the
realization of these metrics for the past 3 years		Annual at a
minimum		FacultyData for 3.2.2Competency forms are located in the student files housed in the fireproof file cabinets located in F367A
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3.2.3To educate students concerning the responsibilities of the
funeral service profession at large		MORT 217 Embalming Practicum II
Portfolio70% of students must be successful in submitting a
mortuary science portfolio, which includes case
reports, essays, competency forms, community service
hour log, and a practicum reflection paper		The portfolio was established as part of MORT 217, the
Mortuary Science Program capstone course in 2012. Since
that time, no issues have been identified with this
standard		Annual at a minimumFacultyData for 3.2.3Portfolio documents are housed in the student files housed in the fireproof file cabinets located in F367A
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3.2.4To emphasize high standards of ethical conductMORT 100 research project




Ethics reflection essay covering what students learned about ethics and how they can use the tools to make positive ethical decisions in the future.70% of students must score a 75% or higher on this assignmentWhen students failed to achieve the desired result (2014), an additional period of lecture was added to the class and increased testing over the topics was introduced. This change has improved the outcome to a level that exceeds the benchmark for the past three years. Annual at a minimumFaculty Member
Data for 3.2.4Two copies of the reflection paper will be retained annually and kept in a binder located in the fireproof filing cabinets in F367A
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3.2.5To provide a curriculum at the post-secondary level of instructionProgram Outcome
NCA Regional Accreditation		The program uses graduation rates and continued NCA Regional Accreditation to assess this standardMinimum of 60% of students must achieve the AAS degree

Ivy Tech is Regionally Accredited which requires instruction at the post-secondary level 		No major issues with this have been identified. New tasks will be identified to measure this tasks at the next full assessment committee meetingAnnual at a minimumProgram Chair

College Administration		Data for 3.2.5Graduation Rates are calculated and posted online, Regional accreditation status is also posted online and via NCA website
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3.2.6To encourage student and faculty in the field of funeral serviceMORT 212 Funeral Service Management

Annual Faculty Performance Review		APA style research paper is required

Faculty are expected to set explicit professional development goals as part of their employment contract		70% of students must score a 75% or higher on an APA style research paper

Faculty members must meet their professional development goals as part of their job description/ contractual obligations		No issues have been identified with either of these metrics new tasks will be identified at the next full assessment committee meetingAnnual at a minimumFaculty/ Human Resources'3.2.6 data'!A1Research papers are maintained in the student files housed in the fireproof file cabinets in F367A

Evaluations are located in the Human Resources Office and electronically backed up
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Graduate SurveysMORT 217 Embalming Practicum II
Graduate Survey Tool60% of graduates must answer a 3 or higher on the scaleResponse rates were identified as being too low so the program started to issue the survey on the last day of class. This created problems because a number of students were not employed at that time but were able to secure employment within 6 months. The program now follows up with email and phone calls within the 6 month timeframe permissible by the ABFSEAnnualProgram ChairLinked graduate surveyPaper copies of the survey are maintained in a binder in the fireproof filing cabinet in F367A, electronic analysis is on a network drive and on off campus back ups
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11.1.2Employer SurveysAnnual Employer SurveyEmployer Survey Tool60% of employers must answer a 3 or higher on survey questionsLow employer survey results have been an ongoing problem. Phone call follow up has not been effective.


Switching to an electronic survey tool will be discussed at the next assessment committee meeting 		AnnualProgram ChairLinked employer surveyPaper copies of the survey are maintained in a binder in the fireproof filing cabinet in F367A, electronic analysis is on a network drive and on off campus back ups
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11.3.1.eNBE Pass ratesMORT 220 National Board Exam ReviewArts/ Sciences section scores60% of students must pass the arts and sciences section of the NBEMORT 220 National Board Exam Review was created as a means to better prepare students for the NBE in 2009, after a sub par year. Evaluation of Conference data allows MORT 220 to evolve in order to address areas of weakness provided by the Conference. Also, Conference data concerning embalming was examined and found to be lacking. The program identified the need to split MORT 105 (the only embalming theory course at the time) into a 3 credit MORT 105 embalming Theory 1 course and a 2 credit hour MORT 205 Embalming Theory II course to better cover the material.AnnualFaculty Member
Program Chair		NBE PassratesNBE pass rates are posted online and available via the ABFSE Website
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11.3.2Graduation RatesAnnual Program ReviewProgram Data60% graduation as defined by ABFSEThe program has not identified any particular issues with the graduation rates. A change was made by looking at the number of students who had elected to never take the NBE. The program removed the NBE requirement for graduation. This has allowed a number of students to complete their degree but NOT waste money on the NBE since they have elected to NOT enter funeral service. Ivy Tech as a college maintains a graduation rate below 25%, the program is in good standing for college purposes.AnnualProgram ChairGraduation RateOffice of the Registrar and off campus back ups.
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11.3.3Employment RateMORT 217 Embalming Practicum II
Graduate Survey Tool60% placement as defined by ABFSEPlacement efforts have increased with better tracking and follow up with graduates, in addition the program is partnering with the Educational Trust of the Selected Independent Funeral Homes to offer a focused job fairAnnualProgram ChairPlacementpaper copies of the graduate survey are maintained in a binder in the fireproof filing cabinet in F367A, Electronic analysis is on a network drive and on off campus back ups
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