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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
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Impact of Academic Programs
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To the students
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To the professions
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To the communities
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Programmatic Growth
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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.
FY 2000
FY 2006
Change
UTPA
162
316
95.1%
TAMUIU
19
32
68.4%
Tarleton
46
67
45.7%
Prairie View
73
102
39.7%
West Texas A&M
111
133
19.8%
TAMU-CC
111
125
12.6%
Stephen F. Austin
141
146
3.5%
Lamar
147
136
-7.5%
810
1,057
30.5%
TOTAL
The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board’s Accountability for Success: Report of Progress by Comprehensive 3
Institutions in Texas
Programmatic Growth
The June 2007 Hispanic Outlook in
Higher Education ranks the following
UTPA programs for graduating Hispanics:
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Rehabilitation #1 in the nation
Nursing #13 in the nation
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Dr. Rozzano Locsin, Endowed Chair
in Nursing
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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
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Uganda, Africa
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Japan
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Rozzano Locsin
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Student Involvement
2006- current
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Research with faculty: RAs
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funded through Graduate office, Dean’s office,
departmental budgets, external grants, etc.
Publications
Professional presentations
Attendance at conferences
Student Awards
Student Organizations
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Faculty Professional
Involvement
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International Board:
National Officer:
National Appointment:
State Officer:
State Appointment:
State Board (governor):
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Diversity of Clinical Settings
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Current total of 564 affiliated clinical sites.
Types of settings:
Hospitals
School Districts
Rehabilitation Centers
Juvenile Centers
Home Health
Doctor Offices
Community Clinics
Nursing Homes
Adult Probation
Social Services
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Clinical Laboratory
Science
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Laboratory professionals represent the second largest
sector among health care workers following nurses.
It has been estimated that accurate laboratory tests
play a role in 70% of all decisions made 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.
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Clinical Laboratory
Science
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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.
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Communication
Science & Disorders
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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.
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Speech & Hearing
Clinic
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Provide speech-language & hearing
services (e.g., hearing screenings) to the
university and community members as
training for students.
Clinic required by accreditation standards.
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Dietetics
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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.
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Nursing-BSN
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Graduated over 800 nurses from the inception of the
program with approximately 95% working in our
communities.
Currently admit 110 BSN 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
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residents.
Nursing-MSN
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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.
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Occupational
Therapy
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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.
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Cooperative
Pharmacy Program
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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.
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Physician Assistant
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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.
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Physician Assistant
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nd
Ten
hottest
careers:
ranked
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(careerbuilder.com) .
Demand for physician assistants is
expected to grow by 49% by 2012.
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Rehabilitation
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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 (EnglishSpanish-ASL). The first 13 graduates will be in May 2008.
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Rehabilitation
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Amazing Program Growth!
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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%.
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Outstanding Support of
Students Provost Award
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Social Work
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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.
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New Programs “Under Construction“
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Current Proposals
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PhD in Rehabilitation Counseling
MS in Health Sciences (On-line Program)
Other Possibilities
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BA/BS to BS Nursing
Doctorate of Nursing (Cooperative ?)
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Initiatives & Activities
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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)
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Grant writing/grant development
Research development
Special events
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Initiatives & Activities
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Increase graduate enrollments
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Increase revenues in Speech & Hearing
Clinic – will help support professional staff
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Graduate Recruiter (.5FTE) shared with the Graduate
Office (to be hired)
School district contracts
More fee-for-services within the clinic
On-line course developments
Technology Initiative
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Challenges
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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
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Challenges
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Equitable funding model for sustaining
Cooperative Pharmacy Program.
Providing sufficient support infrastructure
for complex activities:
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College admissions of around 900 per year
Affiliation agreements (currently 564)
Student health requirements – e.g., TB tests
Criminal background checks
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Challenges
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High-level support
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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.
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Conclusion
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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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