FACULTY PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT POLICY
In order to provide an educational environment structured to develop a competent health care professional, the clinical faculty is encouraged to pursue additional learning experiences. These experiences will aid the faculty member in adapting to changes and challenges within the professional society and to make these changes and new ideas available to the students. Emphasis is placed on instruction proficiency, curriculum design, organization, and counseling.
Participating in educational and professional activities will be funded by the RADSC program budget when feasible.
As hospital employees, the clinical faculty members also receive tuition reimbursement per hospital site regulations.
ADVISORY COMMITTEE
The Advisory Committee meets annually. This meeting is arranged by the University, specifically the Program Director.
The Committee consists of: Program Director, Clinical Coordinator, Clinical Facilitator, Clinical Instructor, Radiologist, Radiology Manager/Chief Technologist of each clinical education center, Campus Chief Executive Officer, Dean of Academic Affairs, School Director, Science, Engineering and Technology, and Campus Faculty Members.
EVALUATION REVIEW COMMITTEE
This committee meets on an annual basis to examine: Program philosophy, Objectives, Outcomes, ARRT Test Results, Employer Evaluations and Graduate Evaluations in order to identify and correct/modify any program weaknesses. A report of the committee's findings relative to program outcome assessment is presented at the Advisory Committee's Annual Meeting. Members of the Evaluation Review Committee include: Faculty member, PSU RADSC graduate, Program Director, Chief technologists of Clinical Education Centers , Clinical Coordinator, Clinical Facilitator, Clinical Instructor, Director, School of Science , Engineering & Technology, Campus Admissions Officer, and Dean of Academic Affairs.
Revised 10/11/2004