Element 4
Continuous Improvement
The education unit develops and implements a comprehensive continuous improvement process at both the unit level and within each of its programs that identifies program and unit effectiveness and makes appropriate modifications based on findings.
4.1
The education unit and its programs regularly assess their effectiveness in relation to the courseof study offered, fieldwork and clinical practice, and support services for candidates.
4.2
Both the unit and its programs regularly and systematically collect, analyze, and use candidate and program completer data as well as data reflecting the effectiveness of unit operations toimprove programs and their services.
4.3
The continuous improvement process includes multiple sources of data includingthe extent to which candidates are prepared to enter professional practice; andfeedback from key constituents such as employers and community partners aboutthe quality of the preparation.
Graphic depiction of the unit assessment system including the roles of responsibilities of personnel in the unit and programs.
Gateway Induction Organizational Chart
University of the Pacific partnership (induction candidate credit partner)
Annotated list of data sources included in the assessment cycle, including those submitted in annual data reporting and those that are not.
Program Assessment Cycle (Annotated List)
Induction Candidate Milestones Calendar
Quarterly Check-ins: Fall 2025 Agenda
Advisory Council Presentation Data Reporting Example
Candidate Mid-Year Survey, End of Year Survey & Survey Review & Program Recommendations
Multi-year unit assessment cycle schedule specifying the unit assessment activities; when they occur, and who is responsible for collecting, analyzing, and determining modifications. Local survey data and/or exit interview data, as appropriate.
Induction Organizational Chart
Candidate Mid-Year Survey, End-of-Year Survey
Advisory Council input (slide deck, agenda with Advisory Council input example)
Evidence of Successful Program Completion
Note: Annual data submissions and analysis, including CTC- sponsored surveys, available in the institution’s Accreditation Data Dashboards will be made available by the Commission to reviewers.