Mission, Goals, and Objectives

Mission, Goals, and Objectives

Specific outcome levels achieved for these objectives are available from the director upon request. The mission of the NHC Combined DI 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:

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.