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relevant stakeholders. Methods for such assessments may include key informant interviews, surveys, focus groups and documented discussions.

Data Collection Methods and Plan. With competencies for all degree programs in place as of Fall 2012, we created a systematic process to periodically assess alumni, employers, and other stakeholders

OSU College of Public Health and Human Sciences Page 108 regarding the ability of College graduates to perform competencies in an employment setting. We have designed a data collection plan including information from periodic assessments of faculty, graduates, alumni, employers, preceptors and our Community Advisory Council (see Table 2.7.e.1. below). Data from Graduates. In Table 2.7.e.2., we summarize the findings from respondents to the 2012 and 2013 Exit Survey. In Spring 2012 upon graduation MPH students were asked to rate on a 7-point Likert scale “to what extent do you feel you have developed each of the following competencies specific to your degree program?” Of the 49 MPH students who graduated that year, 25 completed the Exit Survey for a response rate of 51%. We report the combined percentage of the top 3 categories of responses (very developed, developed and somewhat developed). Findings from the 2012 Exit Survey suggest that nearly all or over three-fourths of the MPH graduates reported that they had developed all competencies specific to their degree program. They felt most prepared to employ ethical principles and behaviors (92%), enact cultural competencies and promote diversity in public health research and practice (84%), apply public health knowledge and skills in practical settings (84%), and apply evidence-based knowledge of health determinants to public health issues (80%).

In Spring 2013, upon graduation, MPH students were asked to rate on a 4-point Likert scale the extent to which they can perform competencies in an employment setting. We report the combined percentage of the top 2 categories of responses (very developed and developed). Of the 39 MPH students who

graduated that year, 30 completed the Exit Survey for a response rate of 77%. Findings from the 2013 Exit Survey indicate that nearly 100% of the MPH graduates reported that they had developed all but 1 competencies specific to their degree program. Only 86% reported competency to integrate

understanding of the interrelationships among the organization, delivery, and financing of health services. Table 2.7.e.1. Data Collection Plan for Periodic Assessment

Data Collection Methods

Description of Periodic Assessment Frequency Competency Reporting

and Event Form

Faculty members assess students enrolled in courses with assigned competencies and culminating experiences for competency attainment

Quarterly Internship Preceptor

Survey

Preceptors evaluate students’ preparation for public health practice, attainment of competencies, and indicate gaps in training and preparation

Bi-Yearly

Student Exit Survey Students respond to questions related to satisfaction with their degree program, field experience, advising, and career services; the extent to which they believe they had developed competencies specific to their degree program (MPH students only); and employment status

Yearly

Alumni Survey Graduates respond to questions related to satisfaction with their degree program, field experience, advising, and career services: the extent to which they can perform competencies in an employment setting (MPH students only); and employment status

Yearly

Employers’ Assessment Employers participate in interviews/surveys to assess graduates’ attainment of core public health competencies and preparation for workforce

Yearly

Community Advisory Council (CAC) Feedback

The CAC provides feedback and counsel to assess the public health needs in Oregon

Quarterly (3times/yr)

Data from Alumni. In Table 2.7.e.2., we summarize the findings from respondents to the 2013 Alumni Survey. In Spring 2013 MPH students who graduated in AY 2011/12 were asked to respond to a web- based survey that asked them to rate on a 4-point Likert scale “how prepared are you to perform competencies in a work setting?” Of the 49 MPH graduates, 29 completed the Alumni Survey for a response rate of 59%. We report the combined percentage of the top 2 categories (very prepared,

OSU College of Public Health and Human Sciences Page 109 of the MPH alumni reported that they were prepared to perform all competencies specific to their degree program including the following: employ ethical principles and behaviors (100%); communicate public health principles and concepts through various strategies across multiple sectors of the community (96%); enact cultural competencies and promote diversity in public health research and practice (91%); apply public health knowledge and skills in practical settings (91%); apply evidence-based knowledge of health determinants to public health issues (91%); and select and employ appropriate methods of design, analysis, and synthesis to address population-based health problems (87%). Alumni reported that they were least prepared to integrate understanding of the interrelationships among the organization, delivery, and financing of health-related services (70%). These data are provided to Co-Directors, Program Coordinators and faculty for use in an iterative process to revise curriculum and competencies as needed.

Table 2.7.e.2. Mastery of Competencies for MPH Graduates

Core Competencies for MPH Students Student Exit Survey Alumni Survey 2011/12* 2012/13** 2012/13*** Apply evidence-based knowledge of health determinants to public

health issues 80% 100% 91%

Select and employ appropriate methods of design, analysis, and

synthesis to address population-based health problems 72% 100% 87% Integrate understanding of the interrelationships among the

organization, delivery, and financing of health services 68% 86% 70% Communicate public health principles and concepts through various

strategies across multiple sectors of the community 76% 96% 96%

Employ ethical principles and behaviors 92% 100% 100%

Enact cultural competencies and promote diversity in public health

research and practice 84% 100% 91%

Apply public health knowledge and skills in practical settings 84% 96% 91% *Of the 49 MPH students who graduated that year, 25 completed the Exit Survey for a response rate of 51% **Of the 39 MPH students who graduated that year, 30 completed the Exit Survey for a response rate of 77% ***Of the 49 MPH students who graduated in 2011/12, 29 completed the Alumni Survey for a response rate of 59%

Data from Employers. During Winter 2013 the Accreditation and Assessment Manager conducted 6 in- depth interviews with employers to assess preparation of our MPH graduates to perform competencies in an employment setting as well as identify their overall strengths and weaknesses.

The findings suggest that our MPH graduates are prepared in the following areas:

 Communication and collaboration skills

 Cultural competence

 Understanding of social and environmental determinants of health

 Subject matter expertise in chosen MPH track Identified strengths:

 Organizational skills

 Socially responsible and mission driven

 Understanding of evidence based practices in the work setting

 Communication skills including active listening and critically thinking

 Adapt well to change and can work with many different people

 Strong skill sets and can see the big picture

OSU College of Public Health and Human Sciences Page 110 Identified weaknesses:

 Computer skills – Excel, data management systems, databases

 Practical work experience

 Limited knowledge of health finance

 Lack of contact with faculty who have had practical experience during their careers

 Translation of what they have learned in the classroom to the work place Preparation to perform competencies in an employment setting:

 Employers indicate that MPH graduates have good, very good or excellent preparation to perform the MPH core competencies

 MPH graduates are most prepared to apply evidence-based knowledge of health determinants to public health issues, employ ethical principles and behaviors, and apply public health knowledge and skills in practical setting

Suggestions of how we could improve the preparedness of MPH graduates for the workplace:

 Foster more opportunities for students to gain experiences outside the local area by promoting internships and/or work options in rural Oregon, west coast cities, and international locations

 Encourage students to gain stronger computer skills (Excel and databases)

 Have more visits from working professionals from a wide range of organizations who are entry level to CEOs, CFOs, etc.

These data regarding the ability of the MPH graduates to perform competencies in an employment setting are provided to Co-Directors, Program Coordinators and Program Faculty for use in an iterative process to revise curriculum and competencies as needed.

2.7.f. Assessment of the extent to which this criterion is met and an analysis of the school’s strengths, weaknesses and plans relating to this criterion.

This criterion is met with commentary because we have insufficient data to provide meaningful graduation rates for students in our BS, MS, and PhD degree programs.

Strengths:

 In September 2012 we hired an Accreditation and Assessment Manager for the College. The individual in this full-time position has primary responsibility for the management and assessment of the performance of the College against accreditation criteria for CEPH.

 The College has adopted competencies with measurable learning experiences by which the competencies are evaluated for all degree programs.

 The College has multiple, well-established methods for monitoring and evaluating student

progress for degree completion and the extent to which they meet program-specific competencies.

 Graduation rates within 3 years for the 2008/09, 2009/10, and 2010/11 MPH cohorts were 94%, 85%, and 78%, respectively and meet our target of 70% within 3 years. We anticipate similar rates for future cohorts.

Weaknesses:

 Because our self-study period spanned only two years, we have insufficient data to provide and interpret meaningful graduation and employment rates for students in our BS, MS, and PhD degree programs.

 Prior to 2011, we only informally collected data on job placement for graduates and assessed the ability of the graduates to perform competencies in an employment, practice or research setting. Thus, our assessment on these measures to evaluate student readiness for the workforce is limited.

OSU College of Public Health and Human Sciences Page 111 Plan:

 During AY 2013/14, the College will continue to collect data to monitor graduation rates and, if needed, will develop plans for improving these rates and meeting CEPH targets.

 We will also refine/create new surveys or other data collection instruments as needed as well as refine our systematic process for collecting data from various stakeholders.

 During AY 2013/14 we will use results in an iterative process to revise curriculum and competencies as needed.

OSU College of Public Health and Human Sciences Page 112 2.8. Other Graduate Professional Degrees. If the school offers curricula for graduate professional degrees other than the MPH or equivalent public health degrees, students pursing them must be grounded in basic public health knowledge.

2.8.a. Identification of professional degree curricula offered by the school, other than those preparing