Mission, Goals, and Objectives

Mission, Goals, and Objectives

The mission of the NHC’s Combined DI/MPS program is “To prepare interns to become successful entry-level registered dietitian nutritionists through supervised practice and didactic learning experiences in clinical, foodservice management, community, and leadership in nutrition. “ The mission of the program drives the goals and outcome measures that are listed below:

The specific program goals and objectives to meet these goals are listed below:

Goals and Objectives:

Program Goal 1: The program will produce competent graduates who are prepared for entry- level practice as registered dietitian nutritionists.

Objective 1.1: At least 80% of program interns complete program/degree requirements within 23 months (150% of the program length).

Objective 1.2: Of graduates who seek employment, 89% are employed in nutrition and dietetics or related fields within 12 months of graduation.

Objective 1.3: 89% percent of program graduates take the CDR credentialing exam for dietitian nutritionists within 12 months of program completion.

Objective 1.4: 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%.

Objective 1.5: Program graduates will rate knowledge and preparedness for entry-level dietetics practice as adequate, as evidenced by a mean score of 4.0 or higher (out of 5.0) on the graduate/employer survey.

Objective 1.6: Employers of program graduates will rate knowledge and preparedness for entry-level dietetics practice as adequate, as evidenced by a mean score of 4.0 or higher (out of 5.0) on the graduate/employer survey.

Program Goal 2: The program will prepare graduates to practice in the geriatric nutrition field and provide a return on investment (ROI) for the sponsoring institution.

Objective 2.1: Over a five-year period, 40% of graduates provide the sponsoring institution with one to two years of work, to provide a return on investment (ROI) to NHC and encourage further sponsorship of the program.

Program Goal 3: The program will prepare graduates to demonstrate a commitment to the community through professional involvement, leadership and service in a variety of personal or professional settings.

Objective 3.1: The interns will become members of the national, state, and local dietetic association and will attend either in person or virtually, a local district dietetic association meeting and a national dietetic association meeting while in the program.

Objective 3.2: When surveyed, graduates will rate their level of involvement in professional activities, community service or leadership activities as adequate, as evidenced by a mean score of 4.0 out of 5.0 or above on the graduate/employer survey.

Specific outcome levels achieved for these objectives are available from the director upon request.