1. (a) There shall be a written plan for the systematic evaluation of the total program. The plan shall include methodology, frequency of evaluation, assignment of responsibility, evaluative criteria, and indicators of program and instructional effectiveness. The following broad areas shall be periodically evaluated:

   1. (1) organization and administration of the program;
   2. (2) mission and goals (philosophy and outcomes);
   3. (3) program of study, curriculum, and instructional techniques;
   4. (4) education facilities, resources, and services;
   5. (5) affiliate agencies and clinical learning activities;
   6. (6) students' achievement;
   7. (7) graduates' performance on the licensing examination;
   8. (8) graduates' nursing competence;
   9. (9) faculty members' performance; and
   10. (10) advisory committees.
2. (b) All evaluation methods and instruments shall be periodically reviewed for appropriateness.
3. (c) Implementation of the plan for total program evaluation shall be documented in the minutes.
4. (d) Major changes in the nursing program shall be evidence-based and supported by rationale.

Source Note:The provisions of this §215.13 adopted to be effective September 1, 1999, 23 TexReg 13070.