Mission, Goals, Objectives and Outcomes

Program Mission Statement

The ISPP local and remote programs seek to prepare competent, entry-level Registered Dietitian Nutritionists for practice in Illinois and nation. The learning environment is structured to promote the Sinsinawa Dominicans’ dedication to values-centered, intellectual development. Our program strives to recruit and serve a diversified community as well as promote an appreciation for service to the community and our profession.

Educational Philosophy

Our program’s educational philosophy is to support a learning environment that is structured to promote the Sinsinawa Dominicans’ dedication to the values-centered intellectual development.  Therefore, our program strives to recruit and serve a diversified community as well as promote an appreciation for service to the community and our profession.

Goals

Goal 1: The program will prepare diverse graduates to become competent entry-level Registered Dietitian Nutritionists who will meet the employment needs of Illinois and the nation.

  • Objective 1.1. ISPP local Track: At least 80% percent of ISPP track students complete program requirements within 2 years (150% of the program length).
  • Objective 1.1. ISPP remote Track: At least 80% percent of ISPP remote track students complete program requirements within 3 years (150% of program length).
  • Objective 1.2 80% of program graduates take the CDR credentialing exam for dietitian nutritionists within 12 months of program completion. (same for ISPP local and ISPP remote)
  • Objective 1.3 The program’s one-year pass rate (graduates who pass the registration exam within one year of first attempt) on the CDR credentialing exam for dietitian nutritionists is at least 80%. (same for ISPP local and ISPP remote)
  • Objective 1.4 At least 80% of all program graduates will agree or strongly agree that the program provided varied and valuable preparation for the Registration Examination for Dietitians as reported on the program Exit Interview Survey. (same for ISPP local and ISPP remote)
  • Objective 1.5 Of program graduates who seek employment, 80% are employed in nutrition and dietetics or related fields within 12 months of graduation. (same for ISPP local and ISPP remote)
  • Objective 1.6 At least 80% of employers who respond will agree or strongly agree that program graduates are prepared with the knowledge and skills for entry-level practice as reported on the biennial Employer Survey. (same for ISPP local and ISPP remote)
  • Objective 1.7 Maintain a program enrollment that consists of at least 25% under-represented minority students. (same for ISPP local and ISPP remote)

Goal #2:  The program will prepare graduates who demonstrate a commitment to lifelong learning and leadership in their communities and the profession.

  • Objective 2.1 At least 80% of employers who respond will agree or strongly agree that Dominican University graduates are prepared to meet the needs of a diverse or underserved population as reported on the biennial Employer Survey. (same for ISPP local and ISPP remote)
  • Objective 2.2 Within two years of program completion, at least 50% of graduates will report participation in professional or volunteer activities addressing diverse and/or underserved communities as reported on the annual Alumni Follow-Up Survey. (same for ISPP local and ISPP remote)
  • Objective 2.3 Within two years of program completion, at least 50% of graduates will report participation in professional development activities related to their career aspirations and paths as reported on the annual Alumni Follow-Up Survey. (same for ISPP local and ISPP remote)

Program outcomes for each of these goals and objectives are found at Consumer Information or by request from the Program Director.