| Initiative Title | Replacement Educational Equipment for the PTA Program Lab/Students |
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| Submitted in Previous Year(s) | 2019 |
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| Critical Information, Notes, Justification, Rationale | Several educational models are outdated, worn, and in ill repair with many parts/pieces missing. These models are anatomical models which are utilized in the various core courses and emphasized in the course Kinesiology (the study of human movement). |
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| Consequences of this initiative not being funded | The current anatomical models are missing parts and hold less relevancy to student learning. Further wear and tear of equipment is not only expected but will continue to degrade the learning environment for the students entered into this program. |
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| Department Goals | |
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| Programs | |
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| Locations | |
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| Estimated Completion Date | 10/31/2018 |
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| Will this initiative span multiple budget years? | No |
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| Importance | High |
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| Funding Source | Grant Possibility |
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| Created | 12/10/2025 1:18 pm |
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| Updated | 12/10/2025 1:18 pm |
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Institutional Goals
| Goal |
How will the initiative support this institutional goal? |
- MIDDLESTATES STANDARDS
- 3 Design and Delivery of the Student Learning Experience
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Updating and replacement of outdated/broken equipment enhances learning and provides access to resources which students will be required to demonstrate proficiency when out doing clinical rotations, demonstrating the ability to pass the licensure exam, with the ultimate goal of job placement. |
- MIDDLESTATES STANDARDS
- 6 Planning, Resources, and Institutional Improvement
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Updating and replacement of outdated/broken equipment enhances learning and provides access to resources which students will be required to demonstrate proficiency when out doing clinical rotations, demonstrating the ability to pass the licensure exam, with the ultimate goal of job placement. |
- STRATEGIC PLAN 2025-2028
- Priority 1: Student Support & Success
- Objective #1: Refine curriculum design, instructional practices, and learning environments to maximize academic excellence, intellectual curiosity and student success.
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Updating and replacement of outdated/broken equipment enhances learning and provides access to resources which students will be required to demonstrate proficiency when out doing clinical rotations, demonstrating the ability to pass the licensure exam, with the ultimate goal of job placement. |
- STRATEGIC PLAN 2025-2028
- Priority 4: Systems & Spaces
- Objective #2: Invest in technology that enhances learning, improves student access to resources, and increases institutional data-driven decision-making.
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Updating and replacement of outdated/broken equipment enhances learning and provides access to resources which students will be required to demonstrate proficiency when out doing clinical rotations, demonstrating the ability to pass the licensure exam, with the ultimate goal of job placement. |
Action Steps
| Action Step |
Responsible Party |
Order |
| Order and purchase anatomical models and software |
Maria Harjes |
1 |
| Utilize anatomical models and anatomy software in course offerings to the PTA Program students |
Program Faculty |
2 |
Expected Outcomes
| Outcome |
Order |
| Improved outcomes on the National PTA Licensure Examination |
1 |
| Anticipated improvements to student assessment activities as they relate to the involved course materials |
2 |
| Improved educational environment |
3 |
Assessment Methods
| Method |
Description |
Other Method |
Responsible Party |
| Certification or Licensure Exam |
These standardized tests are developed by outside, professional organization to assess general knowledge in a discipline. |
|
Maria Harjes |
| Alumni Survey |
Surveying program alumni can provide information about program satisfaction, preparation (transfer or workforce), employment status, skills for success. Surveys can ask alumni to identify what should be changed, altered, maintained, improved, or expanded. |
|
Maria Harjes |
| Rubrics/ Scoring Guides |
Rubrics/scoring guides outline identified criteria for successfully completing an activity, assignment, etc. and establish levels for meeting the criteria. They can be used to score everything from essays, engagement, to performances. |
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Course Faculty |
| Employer Survey |
Advancement, etc.) can survey employers to determine if their graduates are satisfactorily knowledgeable and skilled. |
|
Maria Harjes |
| Entrance/Exit Interviews |
Interviews are conducted with students when they enter college and when they leave—either through graduation or early departure. These interviews can be designed to measure SLO, but can also be used to learn about students’ perceptions, gather feedback, on various college services, activities, etc. |
|
Maria Harjes |
Resources
| INITIAL YEAR COST: |
$4,512.00 |
| RECURRING COST: |
$1,000.00 |
Equipment
| Need |
Cost (Initial/Recurring) |
Supporting Departments |
| 1 Axis Scientific Premium Life-Size Muscled Arm in 7 parts |
$653.00
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| 1 Axis Scientific Premium Life-Size Muscled Human Leg Musculature |
$939.00
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| 2 Axis Scienific 27 part Half-Size Muscular Figure |
$2388.00
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| 2 Axis Scientific Classic Human Skeleltons |
$532.00
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| Muscles in Motion Software for Kinesiology |
$1000.00
/ 1000.00
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| TOTAL: |
$4,512.00 / $1,000.00 |
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Facility
| Need |
Cost (Initial/Recurring) |
Supporting Departments |
| TOTAL: |
$0.00 / $0.00 |
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Supply
| Need |
Cost (Initial/Recurring) |
Supporting Departments |
| TOTAL: |
$0.00 / $0.00 |
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Staffing
| Need |
Cost (Initial/Recurring) |
Supporting Departments |
| TOTAL: |
$0.00 / $0.00 |
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Training
| Need |
Cost (Initial/Recurring) |
Supporting Departments |
| TOTAL: |
$0.00 / $0.00 |
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Marketing
| Need |
Cost (Initial/Recurring) |
Supporting Departments |
| TOTAL: |
$0.00 / $0.00 |
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Other
| Need |
Cost (Initial/Recurring) |
Supporting Departments |
| TOTAL: |
$0.00 / $0.00 |
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Prioritization
This is initiative is ready for prioritization.
Assessment
| Date | Department Name | Status | Cost to Date | Funding Source | |
| No results found. |