Review Assessment Report

Part 1: Contact & Program Identification

Report Year and Contact Information
Academic Year	Modified By	Date Modified
2021-2022	ehamilton9@cnm.edu	2022-10-14T00:33:04.666Z

School	Name of Program	Courses
HWPS	Veterinary Technology AAS Degree	VT 1008,VT 1011,VT 1012,VT 1070,VT 1192,VT 1210,VT 1251,VT 1272,VT 1292,VT 1293,VT 2015,VT 2651,VT 2690,VT 2692,VT 2790,VT 2803,VT 2890,VT 2892

Part 2: Program Summary

Provide a high level review of the program to include highlights, successes, challenges, significant changes, and significant resources needed to support the program
10 students graduated in May 2022 with their Associate of Applied Science in Veterinary Technology. Fall 2021 still had some course work presented only on-line due to the ongoing Covid disruption. By Spring 2022, and into Summer 2022, all Program courses returned to fully face to face instruction. Students were certainly more successful with the face to face instruction format. Brightspace augments all courses, and has become a satisfactory learning management system. Employers continue to seek out the CNM Veterinary Technology graduates. There are more employment opportunities available than graduates to fill the need in the veterinary field. The CNM Veterinary Technology Program continues to focus on training excellent students to serve the veterinary profession, with high ethical standards, meeting all of the stated values of CNM. The Program strives to "Change lives and Build community"!

Provide a high level review of the program to include highlights, successes, challenges, significant changes, and significant resources needed to support the program

10 students graduated in May 2022 with their Associate of Applied Science in Veterinary Technology. Fall 2021 still had some course work presented only on-line due to the ongoing Covid disruption. By Spring 2022, and into Summer 2022, all Program courses returned to fully face to face instruction. Students were certainly more successful with the face to face instruction format. Brightspace augments all courses, and has become a satisfactory learning management system. Employers continue to seek out the CNM Veterinary Technology graduates. There are more employment opportunities available than graduates to fill the need in the veterinary field. The CNM Veterinary Technology Program continues to focus on training excellent students to serve the veterinary profession, with high ethical standards, meeting all of the stated values of CNM. The Program strives to "Change lives and Build community"!

Part 3: Data Review

	2019-2020	2020-2021	2021-2022
Annual number of graduate awards is greater than 10	13	11	10
Number of declared majors	280	284	253
Average Class Size	15	13.2	15.1
Annual Average Class withdrawal rate is 30% or below (SAGE 35%)	6%	7%	4%
Annual C-Pass rate for coursework is 60% or above	88%	82%	87%
Average class fill rate at 60% or above capacity within a term or over a year	70%	83%	76%
Graduate Transfer to 4-year Schools	8%	n/a	n/a
Full-time Faculty Coverage by Section	52%	44%	24%

Summarize how your program met or did not meet the target measures based on the data above
In Fall 2021, Spring 2022, and Summer 2022 data was: Average class fill rate was at 76% - exceeded the target Annual retention rate was 96% - exceeded the target measure. Annual C-pass rate was 87% - exceeded the target measure. Annual number of graduates was 10 - met the target measure. Regarding the graduation rate, since March 2020 when the Covid restrictions were put into place and courses had to be held on-line, some students changed their educational plans and either withdrew for a time from the Program, or delayed applying to the Program. Enrollment and potential graduate numbers are on the rise since course work for the AAS degree has again been fully face to face since Fall 2021. The Veterinary Technology Associate Degree continues to meet student desires for education, and perspective employer needs. Graduates are actively sought after by veterinarians and facilities.

Summarize how your program met or did not meet the target measures based on the data above

In Fall 2021, Spring 2022, and Summer 2022 data was: Average class fill rate was at 76% - exceeded the target Annual retention rate was 96% - exceeded the target measure. Annual C-pass rate was 87% - exceeded the target measure. Annual number of graduates was 10 - met the target measure. Regarding the graduation rate, since March 2020 when the Covid restrictions were put into place and courses had to be held on-line, some students changed their educational plans and either withdrew for a time from the Program, or delayed applying to the Program. Enrollment and potential graduate numbers are on the rise since course work for the AAS degree has again been fully face to face since Fall 2021. The Veterinary Technology Associate Degree continues to meet student desires for education, and perspective employer needs. Graduates are actively sought after by veterinarians and facilities.

Part 4: Program Learning Outcome Analysis

Learning Outcome	Population or Course(s) Assessed	Description	Summary of Assessment Results
15. Avian, Exotics, and Small Mammals Procedures: Provide safe and effective care for birds, reptiles, amphibians, guinea pigs, hamsters, gerbils, and ferrets.	VT 2790: Applied Therapeutics II
13. Imaging: Safely and effectively produce diagnostic radiographic and non-radiographic images.	VT 1293: Radiology
14. Laboratory Animal Procedures:Safely and effectively handle common laboratory animals used in animal research.	VT 2790: Applied Therapeutics II
12. Laboratory Procedures, Specimen Analysis Skill:Properly perform analysis of laboratory specimens.	VT 2010: Clin Path I and VT 2610: Clin Path II
10. Surgical Nursing, Procedural Management Skill: Provide the appropriate instruments, supplies, and environment to maintain asepsis during surgical procedures.	VT 1272: Surgical Technology

Interpretation of Assessment findings
For the five areas assessed in this cycle (Fall 2021, Spring 2022, and Summer 2022) all target thresholds were strongly achieved. The CNM graduates performed well on the Veterinary Technician National Exam, with all first time test takers receiving their New Mexico state licensure by the end of Summer 2022. Face to face course work with a focus on hands on skills increased the student learning and achievement of the Learning Outcomes.

Interpretation of Assessment findings

For the five areas assessed in this cycle (Fall 2021, Spring 2022, and Summer 2022) all target thresholds were strongly achieved. The CNM graduates performed well on the Veterinary Technician National Exam, with all first time test takers receiving their New Mexico state licensure by the end of Summer 2022. Face to face course work with a focus on hands on skills increased the student learning and achievement of the Learning Outcomes.

Part 5: Additional Action Plan in Support of Student Learning (If Appropriate)

Upcoming Year	Changes Planned for the upcoming year	Data Motivating this change
2021-2022	Face to face instruction is preferred by the students, and increases student learning and retention. Unless situations lead to on-line instruction, plans remain in place to continue all coursework in face to face format. Brightspace augments all courses.	Continue monitoring student success, graduation, VTNE results, and employment.
2021-2022
2021-2022

Please select all of the following that characterize the types of changes described in the above action plan

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