Trending / Analyzing Assessment Data to Improve Program Outcomes

This interactive session will discuss tools and key strategies utilized to efficiently collect, mine, and analyze data aimed at improving course and program outcomes, both from the faculty and administrative perspective. Recommendations to identify curricular gaps; implement related teaching/learning strategies (i.e. social media, gaming); and promote advocacy efforts to secure essential fiscal and physical resources will be discussed.

Speakers

Patty Knecht, PhD RN ANEF

Patty Knecht PhD RN ANEF is the Chair of the Division of Nursing at Immaculata University, a suburb of Philadelphia. Nursing education/administration has been a passion for Patty for several decades. She received her Associates Degree in Nursing at Gwynedd Mercy College, followed by a BSN from Immaculata University, an MSN from West Chester University and a PhD in nursing from Penn State University. Her research interest in job satisfaction coupled with experience leading workforce initiatives at the state and national level have defined her commitment to equal and fair access for all citizens to a high quality, cost-effective nursing education. Diversification of the nursing workforce, alignment of nursing education with workforce priorities and data driven decision making are a continual focus. Previous to her appointment as Chair at Immaculata University, her responsibilities have included administration of the Practical Nursing Program and Adult Education Initiatives at the Chester County Intermediate Unit, co-chair of the Pennsylvania Center for Health Careers and various other state and national leadership appointments. Committed to the community, she currently serves on numerous advisory boards, including the Board of Directors of Penn Medicine Chester County Hospital.

Michelle K. Kaulback, MSN, RN, FNP-BC, EdD (candidate)

Michelle Kaulback, MSN, RN, FNP-BC, EdD (candidate) is a faculty member in the Division of Nursing at Immaculata University, a suburb of Philadelphia. Michelle has an interest regarding teaching and learning strategies and enjoys the implementation of classroom technology within nursing education. She received her Associates Degree in Nursing at Northeastern Hospital, followed by a BSN from Temple University, an MSN from Thomas Jefferson University with an emphasis in Family Medicine Nurse Practitioner (FNP) track. Her research interests include promoting student self-directed learning and facilitating nursing students in becoming lifelong learners. Prior to coming to Immaculata University she was a faculty member at The University of Dentistry and Medicine of New Jersey (UMDNJ) where she taught senior medical surgical nursing, pathophysiology and pharmacology.