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The University of Texas-Pan American College of Health Sciences and Human Services

The University of Texas-Pan American College of Health Sciences and Human Services. Bruce Reed, Dean Karen Chandler, Assistant Dean Jan Maville, Assistant Dean Tony Casas, Special Projects. Impact of Academic Programs. To the students To the professions To the communities.

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The University of Texas-Pan American College of Health Sciences and Human Services

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  1. The University of Texas-Pan AmericanCollege of Health Sciences and Human Services Bruce Reed, Dean Karen Chandler, Assistant Dean Jan Maville, Assistant Dean Tony Casas, Special Projects

  2. Impact of Academic Programs • To the students • To the professions • To the communities

  3. Programmatic Growth The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board’s Accountability for Success: Report of Progress by Comprehensive Institutions in Texas highlighted the College’s production of degreed nurses and allied health professionals which showed the largest percent increase (95.1% from 2000-2006) among the eight universities in the report. UTPA contributed over 60% of the growth during this period. • UTPA had the largest percentage increase among 8 comprehensive institutions for the production of degreed nurses and allied health professionals (COHSHS) from 2000-2006. UTPA contributed over 60 % of the growth during this period. The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board’s Accountability for Success: Report of Progress by Comprehensive Institutions in Texas

  4. Programmatic Growth The June 2007 Hispanic Outlook in Higher Education ranks the following UTPA programs for graduating Hispanics: • Rehabilitation #1 in the nation • Nursing #13 in the nation

  5. Dr. Rozzano Locsin, Endowed Chair in Nursing

  6. The Focal Areas of the Slemp Endowment in Nursing Program The Slemp Research in Nursing Initiative The Slemp Innovations in Teaching Nursing Initiative The Faculty Continuing Development Program The Global/International Nursing Initiative

  7. Uganda, Africa

  8. Japan

  9. Rozzano Locsin

  10. Student Involvement2006- current • Research with faculty: RAs 48 • funded through Graduate office, Dean’s office, departmental budgets, external grants, etc. • Publications 5 • Professional presentations 9 • Attendance at conferences 203 • Student Awards 17 • Student Organizations 13

  11. Faculty Professional Involvement • International Board: 1 • National Officer: 6 • National Appointment: 2 • State Officer: 9 • State Appointment: 5 • State Board (governor): 3

  12. Diversity of Clinical Settings • Current total of 564 affiliated clinical sites. • Types of settings: Hospitals Doctor Offices School Districts Community Clinics Rehabilitation Centers Nursing Homes Juvenile Centers Adult Probation Home Health Social Services

  13. Clinical LaboratoryScience • Laboratory professionals represent the second largestsector among health care workers following nurses. • It has been estimated that accurate laboratory tests play a role in 70% of all decisionsmade by health care providers. • Graduates of the Clinical Laboratory Science Program provide a local pool of qualified professionals to staff the growing medical facilities in the Rio Grande Valley.

  14. Clinical LaboratoryScience • The Department of State Health Services and CLS will cosponsor a Sentinel Lab Workshop for laboratory professionals to help provide early recognition of potential bioterrorism. • CLS is one of 40 in the nation to be awarded a IMx analyzer from Abbott Diagnostics. The award is part of Abbott’s Labs are Vital Program to help support CLS programs. Approximate value of $50,000 with an ongoing commitment for maintenance and reagents at $20,000 per year.

  15. Communication Science & Disorders • There are approximately 127,000 speech language pathologists nationwide.  Of this group, only 3% are of Hispanic decent; even fewer are bilingual. • The COMD department graduates are sought nationwide due to their professional training and bilingualism.

  16. Speech & Hearing Clinic • Provide speech-language & hearing services (e.g., hearing screenings) to the university and community members as training for students. • Clinic required by accreditation standards.

  17. Dietetics • Only 2 – 3% of dietitians nationwide are bilingual in English-Spanish. • Very important in our communities with diabetes, obesity, chronic renal disease and other health issues in the RGV. • All become easily employed after graduation.

  18. Nursing-BSN • Graduated over 800 nurses from the inception of the program with approximately 95% working in our communities. • Currently admit 110BSN students per year (20 in 1992; 40 in 1996; 60 in 1998; 80 in 2000; 100 in 2003). • Hold annual Community Health Fair with services provided by BSN students in “vulnerable” communities – performed 300 screenings last time. • Senior BSN students spend 6 weeks visiting various communities to assess the health care needs among the residents.

  19. Nursing-MSN • Since the program began in 1996 there have been 124 MSN graduates. • The MSN program held their annual health screening for the university faculty and staff. In October 2007, there were 306 individuals screened. • In 2007, 100% of students (14 of 14) who have taken their Family Nurse practitioner certification exam have passed. • MSN become not only practitioners and administrators but also nursing educators at other Valley institutions.

  20. Occupational Therapy • The Occupational Therapy Program at UTPA has graduated over 125 students; most alumni are working in the Rio Grande Valley, but some work in other parts of Texas and the U.S.  • There continues to be a significant need for occupational therapists in the Rio Grande Valley.

  21. Cooperative Pharmacy Program • Cooperative with UT-Austin School of Pharmacy; similar cooperative with UT-A and UTEP. • Admit up 12 students per year (24 total); 2+2+2 model. • UT-Austin & UTEP are exploring a 2+4 model with all courses on the UTEP campus.

  22. Physician Assistant • Have graduated 283 PAs since the 1st graduates in 1994 with approximately 240 (85%) working in the Valley. • Program moving to MS for fall 2008. • Typically have 250 – 300 applications for ≈ 30 slots.

  23. Physician Assistant • Ten hottest careers: ranked 2nd (careerbuilder.com) . • Demand for physician assistants is expected to grow by 49% by 2012.

  24. Rehabilitation • Since 1990 the department has acquired 30 different grants totaling $10,457,900 in external federal funding. • $330,000 yearly funds for the Center for Hispanic Resources in Rehabilitation (CHRR). CHRR provides technical assistance to other HSI's. • New degree option in Deaf Rehabilitation. Most of our graduates are uniquely qualified as Trilingual (English-Spanish-ASL). The first 13 graduates will be in May 2008.

  25. Rehabilitation • Amazing Program Growth! • Undergraduate SCH 53 % (fall 2007) and 50% (spring 2008). • Undergraduate SCH by 190% from fall 2003 (921) to fall 2007(2,667). • Fall 2007 graduate Semester Credit Hours up 11.1%.

  26. Outstanding Support of Students Provost Award

  27. Social Work • New focus on international social work made possible by senior faculty hiring's. • Signed formal agreement with Universidad Autonoma de Nuevo Leon (UANL); became co-sponsor of “Perspectivas Sociales/Social Perspectives” Journal – a bilingual, bi-national professional journal in Social Work.

  28. New Programs “Under Construction“ • Current Proposals • PhD in Rehabilitation Counseling • MS in Health Sciences (On-line Program) • Other Possibilities • BA/BS to BS Nursing • Doctorate of Nursing (Cooperative ?)

  29. Initiatives & Activities • Worked with chairs and faculty to understand new “mind-set” on budget management and de-centralization. • Special Projects Coordinator (.5FTE) shared with COAH (Tony Casas) • Grant writing/grant development • Research development • Special events Staff of the Year Award Regional Biotech Fund Raising Campaign

  30. Initiatives & Activities • Increase graduate enrollments • Graduate Recruiter (.5FTE) shared with the Graduate Office (to be hired) • Increase revenues in Speech & Hearing Clinic – will help support professional staff • School district contracts • More fee-for-services within the clinic • On-line course developments • Technology Initiative

  31. Challenges • Graduating enough health care providers for our communities • Filling critical and hard to recruit open faculty positions (e.g., Chair in OT) • Competing salary-wise with non-academic settings • Clinical site restrictions especially in specialty areas such as pediatrics, OB-GYN and psychiatrics

  32. Challenges • Equitable funding model for sustaining Cooperative Pharmacy Program. • Providing sufficient support infrastructure for complex activities: • College admissions of around 900 per year • Affiliation agreements (currently 564) • Student health requirements – e.g., TB tests • Criminal background checks

  33. Challenges • High-level support • Concerns of Associate/Assistant (ADs), university-wide: too much paper; lack of clarity on title, role, appointment, job duties, stipend; desire to be involved in higher order initiatives. • Current productive ADs are based more on personal commitment to the Dean rather than benefits of being an AD.

  34. Conclusion • The College of Health Sciences & Human Services is committed to educating more professionals for our communities’ growth while ensuring quality education. • Our graduates are the future health care and human service providers for all of us!

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