DATE:        April 10, 2008
TIME:         5:30 P.M.
PLACE:      Student Union, room 209
 

PRESENT:  Charles Boaz
                Clint Isaac
                Mariam Mih
                David Peter
                Basil Swalley

ABSENT:     Kevin Berthot

PRESENT:   Dr. Vicky Smith, President
                Dr. Brian Inbody, Vice President for Student Learning
                Ben Smith, Dean of Planning and Operations
                Sandi Solander, Dean of Finance
                Brenda Krumm, Dean of Outreach/Workforce Development
                Dale Ernst, Dean Ottawa Campus
                Chad DeVoe, Faculty Senate President
                Mary Bulk, Bookstore Manager
                Tosca Harris, Liberal Arts Division Chair
                Mindy Ayers, Instructor
                Gayle Randolph, Instructor
                Sarah McCoy, Instructor
                Academic Excellence Challenge Team
                Kent Pringle, Board Attorney
                Terri Dale, Board Clerk
                Adam Vogler, Chanute Tribune

The meeting was called to order by David Peter, Chairman at 5:30 p.m. in room 209 in the Student Union.

III: Public Comment

Chanute Tribune reporter Adam Vogler said that he had accepted a position with the Emporia newspaper and that this would be his last meeting.

IV. Approval of the Agenda
Upon a motion and a second, the agenda was approved as amended. Motion passed.

V. Consent Agenda
The following items were approved by consent.

          A. Minutes from March 13, 2008
        B. Claims for disbursement for March 2008
        C. Master Course List

Consent Agenda Item C: Master Course List

Before each semester begins, the Kansas Board of Regents asks coordinated institutions to submit a list of courses that the college is capable of teaching in that semester, but is not compelled to offer. This list of courses is referred to as the master course list. Each change to the list must be approved by the academic department where it originated, the curriculum committee, the Chief Academic Officer, the President of the College and finally, the College Board of Trustees, as per NCCC policy.

Master Course List Changes for Summer 2008

New Courses
TST 130 Motorcycle Training, 2 credit hours
NURS 251 Family Nursing II, 4 credit hours
NURS 261 Mental Health Nursing, 4 credit hours

Credit Hour Changes
ENGL 018 Reading Proficiency I, 3 credit hours to 4 credit hours
MATH 011 Beginning Algebra, 3 credit hours to 4 credit hours
MATH 112 Intermediate Algebra, 3 credit hours to 4 credit hours

Course Prefix/Number: TST 130
Course Title: Motorcycle Training
Division: Outreach & Workforce Dev
Program: Lifetime Learning
Credit Hours: 2
Initiation/Revised Date: Spring 2008

Academic

This course provides a combination of classroom, range, and on-street instruction. To participate in the on-street riding, each student must pass the Kansas Motorcycle License skill test administered by the instructor. All students will wear orange vests identifying them as "Student Drivers" when riding on-street. Students must participate in a minimum of 480 minutes of classroom instruction, 360 minutes of range instruction, and 60 minutes of on-street instruction.

Provided by the Motorcycle Safety Foundation

At the completion of the course the student will be able to:

1. Describe state licensing laws including permits, restricted licenses, and licenses.
2. Recognize signs, signals, and pavement markings.
3. Identify the parts of the motorcycle.
4. Demonstrate basic motorcycle operation.
5. Demonstrate safe vehicle interaction.

1. Classroom instruction/evaluation.
2. Range instruction/evaluation.
3. On-street instruction/evaluation.

Audio visual presentations, brief lectures, discussions, demonstrations, and practice sessions.

1. Attend class.
2. Pass written tests at 80% or higher.
3. Participate in the discussion in a respectful and cooperative manner.
4. Pass state license exam including on-cycle activities without prompt by staff.

This course will be graded on a pass/no pass basis. Students must have an 80% mastery of written Test I and II to successfully pass the course.

Absences that occur due to students participating in official college activities are excused except in those cases where outside bodies, such as the State Board of Nursing, have requirements for minimum class minutes for each student. Students who are excused will be given reasonable opportunity to make up any missed work or receive substitute assignments from the instructor and should not be penalized for the absence. Proper procedure should be followed in notifying faculty in advance of the student’s planned participation in the event. Ultimately it is the student’s responsibility to notify the instructor in advance of the planned absence.

Unless students are participating in a school activity or are excused by the instructor, they are expected to attend class. If a student’s absences exceed one-hundred (100) minutes per credit hour for the course or, in the case of on-line or other non-traditional courses, the student is inactive for one-eighth of the total course duration, the instructor has the right, but is not required, to withdraw a student from the course. Once the student has been dropped for excessive absences, the registrar’s office will send a letter to the student, stating that he or she has been dropped. A student may petition the chief academic officer for reinstatement by submitting a letter stating valid reasons for the absences within one week of the registrar’s notification. If the student is reinstated into the class, the instructor and the registrar will be notified.

NCCC expects every student to demonstrate ethical behavior with regard to academic pursuits. Academic integrity in coursework is a specific requirement. Definitions, examples, and possible consequences for violations of Academic Integrity, as well as the appeals process, can be found in the College Catalog, Student Handbook, and/or Code of Student Conduct and Discipline.

Student cell phones and pagers must be turned off during class times. Faculty may approve an exception for special circumstances.

Comparing the student’s knowledge of the subject when the class begins and then by using the same measurement at the close of the class will measure assessment of student gain. This measurement will be done via pre and post essay tests over the stated course competencies.

Information and statements in this document are subject to change at the discretion of NCCC. Changes will be published in writing and made available to students.

NOTE: If you are a student with a disability who may need accommodation(s) under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please notify the Director of Advising and Counseling, Chanute Campus, Student Union, 620-431-2820 ext 280 or the Dean, Ottawa Campus, 785-242-2607 ext 312, as soon as possible. You will need to bring your documentation for review in order to determine reasonable accommodations, and then we can assist you in arranging any necessary accommodations.

Course Prefix/Number: NURS251
Course Title: Family Nursing II
Division: Health Care
Program: Nursing
Credit Hours: 4
Theory Hours: 3
Clinical Hours: 1
Initiation Date: Fall 2008

Sophomore level course. This course is offered first semester of the second year of the nursing program.

This course is designed for the student to use the nursing process in promoting the functional health patterns of the bio-psychosocial, spiritual state of the high-risk perinatal client and the high-risk neonate. The primary clinical emphasis is with the childbearing family experiencing deviations from normal in the acute health care setting. Women’s health care issues will also be discussed.

Successful completion of all previous nursing courses of the bi-level nursing program or equivalent:

NURS101 Introduction to Nursing
NURS102 Dosage Calculations
NURS111 Foundations of Nursing
NURS121 Nursing Care of the Adult I
NURS131 Nursing Care of the Adult II
NURS141 Family Nursing I

NURS261 Mental Health

Successful completion of the NCLEX-PN and proof of LPN licensure during the first session and prior to entering the 2^nd session. The student who does not pass the NCLEX-PN during the first session may complete that session before being dismissed from the nursing program. The student who does not pass the NCLEX-PN prior to entering the 2^nd session will be withdrawn from the course and dismissed from the nursing program.

Ackley, Betty J. and Ladwig, Gail B. Nursing Diagnosis Handbook, 8^th ed., Mosby, 2008.

Adams, Michael; Jesephson, Dianne L.; and Holland, Jr., Leland. Pharmacology for Nurses – A Pathophysiologic Approach, 2^nd edition, Pearson/Prentice Hall, Upper Saddle River, NJ, 2008.

Ball, Jane & Bindler, Ruth. Pediatric Nursing: Caring for Children and Quick Reference to Pediatric Clinical Skills, 4^th ed., Pearson Prentice Hall, Upper Saddle River, NJ, 2008. (Su 2007)

Burke, Karen; LeMone, Priscilla; and Mohn-Brown, Elaine. Medical-Surgical Nursing, 2^nd ed., Prentice Hall, 2007.

Curren, Anna M. Dimensional Analylsis for Meds, 3^rd ed., Delmar, Albany, NY, 2005.

Davidson, Michele; London, Marcia; & Ladewig, Patricia. Old’s Maternal-Newborn Nursing & Women’s Health Across the Lifespan, 8^th ed., Prentice Hall Health, Upper Saddle River, NY, 2008. (F 2007)

Elkin, Martha Keene; Perry, Anne Griffin; & Potter, Patricia A. Nursing Interventions & Clinical Skills,
4^rd ed., Mosby, Inc., St. Louis, MO, 2007.

McHugh-Schuster, Pamela. Concept Mapping, F.A. Davis, Philadelphia, PA, 2002.

Mosby’s Dictionary of Medicine, Nursing and Health Professions, 7^th ed., Mosby-Year Book, Inc., St. Louis, MO, 2006.

Mosby’s Nursing Drug Cards, Mosby, Inc., St. Louis, MO, 2008, and/or Mosby’s Nursing Drug Reference, Mosby, Inc., St. Louis, MO, 2008.

Pagana, Kathleen and Pagana, Timothy. Diagnostic and Laboratory Test Reference, 8^th ed., Mosby, Inc., St. Louis, MO, 2007.

Potter, Patricia Ann and Perry, Anne Griffin. Fundamentals of Nursing, 6^th ed., Mosby, Inc., St. Louis, 2005.

Schlenker, Eleanor D and Long, Sara. Williams’ Essentials of Nutrition & Diet Therapy, 9^th ed., Mosby, Inc., St. Louis, MO, 2007.

Weber, Janet. Nurses' Handbook of Health Assessment, 6^th ed., J. B. Lippincott, Philadelphia, 2008.

At the completion of Family Nursing II, the student must pass a RN nationally normed Maternal-Newborn Nursing Exam on the following outcomes. The student will :

1. Apply critical thinking skills to solve nursing problems when caring for the childbearing family including high-risk situations.
2. Effectively apply all components of the nursing process in promoting functional health patterns of the child-bearing family including high-risk situations.
3. Discriminate between therapeutic and non-therapeutic communication skills when caring for the child-bearing family in high-risk situations or working with staff in the workplace.
4. Determine safe, effective technique when completing technical skills.
5. Formulate priorities using sound nursing judgment when completing assessments and nursing care.
6. Determine appropriate nursing care related to the administration of medications

         and parenteral therapies.

UNIT I. OBSTETRICAL AND NEONATAL NURSING PROCEDURES

UNIT II. WOMEN’S HEALTH CONCERNS THROUGHOUT THE LIFESPAN

AND THE HIGH-RISK ANTEPARTUM PATIENT
UNIT III. THE HIGH-RISK INTRAPARTUM AND POSTPARTUM PATIENT

UNIT IV. THE HIGH-RISK NEONATE/INFANT

Classroom
Lectures and discussions
Audio-visual aids
Group activities
Self-study with aids and programmed materials
Laboratory
Scheduled classroom laboratory
Scheduled clinical laboratory
Article presentation
Non-scheduled self-study laboratory
Computer laboratory
Teaching Facilities
Contracted hospitals
Classroom
Learning Lab
Library
Visuals/Audio-Visuals/Tapes
Audio-visuals
Computer simulations
Internet sites
Models
Resource Persons
Personnel of cooperating agencies
Clinical Facilities
Chanute – NMRMC
Ottawa -

Skill performance and oral tests in classroom lab and clinical
Attendance (both theory and clinical)
Quizzes
Unit and comprehensive final examinations
Written assignments
ATI Registered Nurse Maternal-Newborn Nursing Exam
Performance evaluation in clinical areas
Math Proficiency Exam
Final course grade will be based on theory and clinical performance

Each nursing course has a theory and clinical component. The student must complete all course objectives to successfully pass the course. The grade will be determined at the end of the course on the basis of the work completed. All objectives must have been completed at a satisfactory level in order to receive a grade of "C" or better for the course. All grades are computed according to the following scale:

91 - 100% A Superior
83 - 90% B Good
76 - 82% C Average
67 - 75% D Poor
0 - 66% F Failure
XF Failure due to academic dishonesty
I Incomplete
W Withdraw

NCCC expects every student to demonstrate ethical behavior with regard to academic pursuits. Academic integrity in the classroom is a specific requirement. Consequences of violation of the Academic Integrity policy can range from redoing the assignment for partial credit to course dismissal at the discretion of the instructor. Definitions and examples of Academic Integrity, as well as the appeals process, can be found in the College Catalog, Student Handbook, and/or Code of Student Conduct and Discipline.

The nursing student MUST ACHIEVE at least 76% in theory and pass clinical to successfully complete the course. The nursing program does NOT round off grades. Cheating will NOT be tolerated in any form. This will be grounds for dismissal from the program. Lecture notes, textbooks, etc. will be placed in designated areas during testing.

Any question regarding a grade received for a test, paper, etc., must be brought to the instructor’s attention within seven (7) days of receiving the grade or it will be recorded as is.

In order to fulfill course requirements, all written assignments (clinical and theory) must be submitted to the instructor before the student can take the final exam, unless the student has received special permission from the instructor. If the student fails to submit required written work, the course will be considered incomplete.

Unit exams, quizzes, the first math proficiency exam, final exam and written assignments will be averaged according to total points to determine the theory grade for the course, and it is the student’s responsibility to attain an average of 76% or better in order to pass the course.

Late Testing: Scheduled tests and pre-announced quizzes must be taken on the scheduled date, at the scheduled time. If a student is tardy or absent for any reason and unable to test at the scheduled time, an alternate test may be given and 5% will be deducted from the score for taking late then 1% will be deducted per day for each day not taken, up to a maximum of 10%.  If not taken before the next test/quiz is given, then the score will be recorded as zero. Special circumstances will be subject to review and faculty discretion. Pop quizzes are to be taken at the scheduled time or the score is recorded as zero. Pop quizzes cannot be made up. Once testing has started, no one will be admitted to the testing room.

The student is required to achieve a minimum of 68% (Level 2 Cut Score) on the comprehensive score for the ATI Registered Nurse Maternal-Newborn Nursing Exam (Version 2.1) in order to proceed into the next course in the nursing program. Should the student not achieve at least 68% on the first attempt, the student should study the appropriate content areas in the review books provided by ATI before retesting. The student will be allowed to retest once (to achieve the minimum score required) within one (1) week of the initial testing or before the next course begins (whichever comes first).

Satisfactory clinical performance will be based on both learning lab and clinical proficiency. The nursing student must attain at least 76% on learning lab criteria and 76% or pass on clinical assignments, including the weekly clinical evaluation, to successfully complete the nursing course. In Nursing V, the student must also pass a medication calculation proficiency exam with at least 95% in order to pass the nursing course. The student may test no more than three (3) times in order to achieve a minimum score of 95%. Total clinical grade will be on a pass/fail basis

A pass grade for the clinical component is based on successful completion of each of the above items.

Late Papers: If a paper is not turned in at the scheduled time, 5% will be deducted from the paper’s score for being turned in late then 1% will be deducted per day for each day not turned in, up to a maximum of 10%, then score recorded as zero. Special circumstances shall be subject to review and at instructor’s discretion.

Strict adherence to professional ethics is expected at all times. This includes professional conduct, punctuality, adherence to the school uniform policy (see the student nurse handbook) and the patient confidentiality policy, and avoidance of any substance abuse. Any suggestions of unprofessional conduct will result in the dismissal of the student from the theory or the clinical area for the day and may result in a student behavior contract or, depending on the situation, dismissal from the program. In the event a clinical facility requests that a student not be permitted to attend clinical there, the student will be dismissed from the program. See the NCCC Student Code of Conduct and Discipline.

Assessment of student gain is based on the assumption that the student has no previous knowledge about Family Nursing II content (high-risk versus normal learned in Family Nursing I). This assessment will be done via a RN nationally normed Comprehensive Nursing Exam, Maternal-Newborn Nursing Exam over the stated course objectives/competencies.

Regular attendance and punctuality are considered essential in meeting the objectives of the nursing program and for successful completion of the course. A schedule of class and clinical hours will be given to each student and one will be posted on Inside NC. Each student is responsible for checking the schedule and for being at the proper place at the proper time. The nursing instructor responsible for that day’s student learning activity is to be notified by the student in case of absence. Notifications is to take place at the beginning of the missed day. (See late quizzing and testing policy.) If the absence involves a clinical experience, the clinical instructor should be notified in advance of the scheduled assignment. Instructors may be reached in their respective clinical areas.

Minimum time is allowed for clinical experience each day. A student may best utilize this time by coming to the clinical area prepared.

Frequent absences will be subject to review by the nursing faculty for purposes of counseling. After 3 times the number of credit hours absence (12 hours absence) the student will be required to meet with the nursing faculty to discuss the problem of absences and be placed on contract for the remainder of the program. Any student may be placed on contract at the discretion of the instructor. Excessive absences may result in termination from the program.

Students with excessive absences may be administratively withdrawn from the course (see College Catalog – Attendance).

Students are expected to be in the clinical area at the appointed time. If a student has an emergency and realizes he/she will be late, the clinical instructor is to be notified at the clinical facility. If the student does not call the instructor and is tardy, the student will be sent home and the clinical period will be counted as a clinical absence. If the student does not have access to a phone, the decision of sending the student home will be left up to the discretion of the clinical instructor.

After missing theory, the student is personally responsible for contacting the instructor to make arrangements for make-up and for securing all lecture handouts. The student is responsible for securing missed lecture notes from another student. It is the student’s responsibility to complete ALL written make-up, unit assignments, and unit videos before the scheduled unit exam.

For each absence from the clinical area, the student will attend a make-up session and submit a written assignment as deemed necessary at the discretion of the instructor. Clinical make up shall be hour for hour with the time, place and date to be determined by the course coordinator. If the clinical absences are not made up, the student will receive an incomplete grade. (See nursing policy on removal of incomplete grade.)

NOTE: If you are a student with a disability who may need accommodation(s) under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please notify the Director of Advising and Counseling, Chanute Campus, Student Union, 620-431-2820 ext 280 or the Assistant Dean, Ottawa Campus, 785-242-2607 ext 305, as soon as possible. You will need to bring your documentation for review in order to determine reasonable accommodations, and then we can assist you in arranging any necessary accommodations.

NOTE: Information and statements in this document are subject to change at the discretion of NCCC. Changes will be published in writing and made available to students.

Course Prefix/Number: NURS 261
Course Title: Mental Health Nursing…8 Week Semester
Division: Health Care
Program: Nursing
Credit Hours: 4
Theory Hours 3
Clinical/Lab Hours 1
Initiation/Revised Date: Fall 2008

Sophomore level course. This course is offered all semesters of the nursing program on the Chanute and Ottawa campus sites. Both in-class and on-line versions are available.

This course is designed for the student to utilize the nursing process in promoting and eclectic approach to the mental health/mental health continuum. The student will appraise the elements of bio/psycho/social and spirituality to achieve client outcomes, and to differentiate between adaptive and maladaptive responses encountered in mental health nursing. Concepts of professional ethics, exposure to life stressors, communication techniques, pharmacology, and pathology will be explored and applied to clients of all age groups within acute, chronic, and community mental health care settings. Therapeutic communication and intervention is the common thread throughout this course.

Successful completion of all previous nursing courses of the bi-level nursing program or equivalent:

NURS101 Introduction to Nursing
NURS102 Dosage Calculations
NURS111 Foundations of Nursing
NURS121 Nursing Care of the Adult I
NURS131 Nursing Care of the Adult II
NURS141 Family Nursing I

NURS 251 Family Nursing II

Successful completion of the NCLEX-PN and proof of LPN license during the first session and prior to entering Level II nursing. The student who does not pass the NCLEX-PN during the first session may complete that session before being dismissed from the nursing program. The student who does not pass the NCLEX-PN prior to entering Level II nursing will be withdrawn from the course and dismissed from the nursing program.

*The instructor reserves the right to change course policies and methods of instruction as circumstances require .

Ackley, Betty J. and Ladwig, Gail B. Nursing Diagnosis Handbook, 8^th ed., Mosby, 2008

Adams, Michael; Jesephson, Dianne L.; and Holland, Jr., Leland. Pharmacology for Nurses - A

Pathophysiologic Approach, 2^nd ed., Pearson/Prentice Hall, Upper Saddle River, NJ, 2008.

ATI Mental Health Nursing: RN Edition, 6^th.ed. Assessment Technologies, 2006.

Burke, Karen; LeMone, Priscilla; and Mohn-Brown, Elaine. Medical-Surgical Nursing, 2^nd ed. Pearson/Prentice Hall, Upper saddle River, NJ, 2007

Curren, Anna M. Dimensional Analysis for Meds, 3^rd ed., Delmar, Albany, NY, 2005.

Elkin, Martha Keene; Perry, Anne Griffin; and Potter, Patricia A. Nursing Interventions and Clinical Skills, 4^th ed., Mosby, Inc., St Louis, MO, 2007

Mosby’s Dictionary of Medicine, Nursing and Health Professions, 7^th ed., Mosby-Year Book, Inc., St. Louis, MO, 2006

Pagana, Kathleen and Pagana, Timothy. Diagnostic and Laboratory Test Reference, 8^th ed., Mosby, Inc., St. Louis, MO, 2007

Potter, Patricia Ann and Perry, Anne Griffin. Fundamentals of Nursing, 6^th d., Mosby, Inc., St. Louis, MO, 2005

Schlenker, Eleanor D. and Long, Sara. Williams’ Essentials of Nutrition and Diet Therapy, 9^th ed., Mosby, Inc., St. Louis, MO, 2007

Townsend, Mary C. Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing, 5^th. ed., F. A. Davis, Philadelphia, 2006

Weber, Janet. Nurses’ Handbook of Health Assessment, 6^th ed., J. B. Lippincott, Philadelphia, 2008.

At the completion of Nursing 261/ Mental Health Nursing, the student will pass the ATI exit exam at 68%. The student will achieve the following outcomes in Nurs 261:

UNIT I. BASIC CONCEPTS IN PSYCHIATRIC NURSING:

MALADAPTATIONS OF THE PSYCHOSOCIAL MODES AS IT

PERTAINS TO MENTAL HEALTH NURSING

UNIT II. THERAPEUTIC APPROACHES IN PSYCHIATRIC CARE: CONCEPTS BASIC TO PSYCHIATRIC/MENTAL HEALTH NURSING

UNIT III. THERAPEUTIC APPROACHES IN PSYCHIATRIC CARE:

CLINICAL SYNDROME IN MALADAPTATION OF THE

PSYCHOSOCIAL MODES (PART I)

UNIT IV. THERAPEUTIC APPROACHES IN PSYCHIATRIC CARE: CLINICAL SYNDROME IN MALADAPTATION OF THE PSYCHOSOCIAL MODES (PART II)

UNIT V. NURSING CARE OF CLIENTS WITH ALTERATIONS IN BIOPSYCHOSOCIAL ADAPTATION: MALADAPTATIONS OF THE PSYCHOSOCIAL MODES WITH SPECIAL POPULATIONS (PART I)

UNIT VI. NURSING CARE OF CLIENTS WITH ALTERATIONS IN BIOPSYCHOSOCIAL ADAPTATION: PSYCHOSEXUAL DISORDERS IN MALADAPTATION OF THE PSYCHOSOCIAL MODES (PART II)

UNIT VII. NURSING CARE OF CLIENTS WITH ALTERATIONS IN BIOPSYCHOSOCIAL ADAPTATION: MALADAPTATIONS OF THE PHYSIOLOGICAL/PSYCHOSOCIAL MODE WITH SOCIAL PROBLEMS (PART III)

UNIT VIII. NURSING CARE OF CLIENTS WITH ALTERATIONS IN BIOPSYCHOSOCIAL ADAPTATION: ADJUNCTIVE MODALITIES IN TREATMENT IN MENTAL HEALTH NURSING (PART IV)

UNIT IX. ATI…ENTIRE TEXT…COMPREHENSIVE TOPICS IN PSYCHIATRIC MENTAL HEALTH NURSING: ADJUNCTIVE MODALITIES IN TREATMENT IN MENTAL HEALTH NURSING

Classroom
Lectures and discussion
Group activities
Audio-visual technology
Self-study
Guest speakers
Laboratory
Group therapeutic communication role playing
Sensitivity training
Pre and post-clinical conference topic reports, open topic discussion, and pharmacology remediation
Computer training modules
Field trip visits
Teaching Facilities
Contracted hospitals and clinics
classroom
Learning lab
College and clinical libraries
Visuals/Audio-Visuals/Tapes/Internet
Audio-visuals, pathology films
Computer simulations
PowerPoint
Student learning modules from textbook publisher
Brain model
Resource Persons
Theory and clinical instructorsClinical Facilities

• Osawatomine State Hospital: Osawatomie, Kansas
• Medicalodge of Paola: Paola, Kansas
• Life Care Center: Osawatomie, Kansas
• Miami County Mental Health Center: Paola, Kansas

Guest speaker
Personnel of clinical agencies

STUDENT REQUIREMENTS AND METHODS OF EVALUATION

Attendance in theory and clinical
Pre/Post testing
Written examinations
Quizzes
Panel Staffing Paper
Weekly journal entries
Process Recordings
Nursing care plans
Weekly journal entry
Written pre-conference
Oral post-conference
Written and oral clinical evaluation of student progress
Clinical evaluation exam
Addictions Paper
Topic reports
Sensitivity Training
Computer Modules and lab
Role Playing
Comprehensive ATI exit exam @ 68%

*The instructor reserves the right to change course policies and methods of instruction as circumstances require.

All theory and clinical components of this course must be passed separately at a 76%. No graded clinical component will be averaged to the theory grade until theory reaches a 76% level of proficiency. At the end of this course each student must take the ATI exit exam. The minimal passing score for the ATI exam is 68%. The grade will be determined at the end of the course based on course requirements completed. All theory and clinical objectives must be completed at a satisfactory level in order to receive a passing grade of "C" or better. All grades are computed according to the following scale:

91-100% = A Superior
83-90% = B Good
76-82% = C Average
67-75% = D Poor
0-66% = F Failure
XF Failure due to academic dishonesty
I Incomplete
W Withdraw

NCCC expects every student to demonstrate ethical behavior with regard to academic pursuits. Academic integrity in the classroom is a specific requirement. Consequences of violation of the Academic Integrity policy can range from redoing the assignment for partial credit to course dismissal at the discretion of the instructor. Definitions and examples of Academic Integrity, as well as the appeals process, can be found in the College Catalog, Student Handbook, and/or Code of Student Conduct and Discipline.

The nursing student MUST ACHIEVE a minimal score of 76% on all course work (graded/pass-fail) to successfully complete this course. Grade fractions are not rounded up. Cheating will not be tolerated to any degree. Cheating on course work will lead to dismissal from the nursing course and/or nursing program. All assignment grades are final in (7) days.

In order to fulfill course requirements, all written assignments (clinical and theory) must be submitted to the instructor before the student can take the final exam, unless the student has received special permission from the instructor. All clinical time must be made up hour for hour. If the student fails to submit required written work or make up the clinical time, the course will be considered incomplete.

The student’s theory grade will be based on unit exams, quizzes, final exam, and written assignments specific to this course. A 76% minimal score is required to pass theory. All course points will be averaged.

Scheduled Exams and Quizzes: Scheduled tests and pre-announced quizzes must be taken on the scheduled date, at the scheduled time. If a student is tardy or absent for any reason and unable to test at the scheduled time, and alternate exam/quiz will be given minus 5% for the first day, plus 1% daily thereafter up to a maximum of 10%. If an exam or quiz is not taken before the next scheduled exam day a score of zero will be recorded. Circumstances will be subject to the course coordinators discrimination.

Unannounced exams and quizzes must be taken at the scheduled time or the score is recorded as zero and cannot be made up.

Late Papers: Course paper work will receive a 5% reduction for the first day, plus 1% daily up to 10% if not turned in by the due date. After this time the assignment will receive a zero grade.

The student is expected to complete all reading assignments from their primary textbook, power points, handouts, and ATI text throughout the semester and master the content. A comprehensive exit ATI exam will be administered at the end of the semester in which the student is required to achieve a passing proficiency of 68%. The student will be allowed one retake on the ATI comprehensive exit exam.

The clinical grade will be based on graded and pass-fail assignments, attendance, student clinical performance, and professional conduct. A minimum of 76% is required on all assignments.

Pass with a minimum of 76% average competence on all written clinical assignments:

Nursing 261/Mental Health Nursing the students may be required to complete a list of computerized learning modules and view recommended films as the semester progresses. Each student is graded on a pass-fail basis utilizing a check off. A check list of learning modules and films is included in the course packet and on the Internet. Student lab time is measured as (1) one hour weekly and counted as clinical time.

Student gain is based on the assumption that the student has no previous knowledge about Mental Health Nursing content. Assessment of student gain will be measured by analysis of a student’s knowledge of Mental Health Nursing through the administration of a pre and post test and the ATI comprehensive exit exam. The passing grade for this course is 76%. The following page is a breakdown of requirements for clinical course work.

*The instructor reserves the right to change course policies and methods of instruction as circumstances require.

To receive a passing score in Nursing 261/Mental Health Nursing, both theory and clinical requirements must receive a passing score separately. You must also pass theory @76% before a clinical grade is added to your overall course grade.

All course work and checked out materials must be completed and handed in before a semester grade will be given.

If the ATI exam is not passed at a 68% level the student will not move onto the next courses and must repeat Nursing 261/Mental Health Nursing.

CODE: T=THEORY C=CLINICAL PF=PASS FAIL

Regular attendance and punctuality are considered essential in meeting the objectives of the nursing program. If an absence involves a theory or clinical experience, that instructor expects to be notified per professional conduct.

The policy of NCCC, State of Kansas, and the Kansas State Board of Nursing requires that you attend a minimal number of hours for each nursing theory and clinical course you are enrolled, otherwise course credit hours will not be granted. A student who exceeds these hours (3 times course credit hours) will be placed on an attendance contract, probation, faculty review, or withdrawn from the nursing class…see your Nursing Handbook. The Nursing 260 coordinator will initiate an administrative withdrawal for absenteeism.

Overall, theory and clinical class begins and is in session when the instructor is in the classroom, otherwise you will be considered late or absent. This results in a 5% point deduction for each occurrence from your unit exam for that week. Make-up time and extra assignments may be required in addition to the point deduction.

THEORY

Specifically, being late, absent or leaving theory early = 5% point deduction each time from a scheduled unit exam for the week. All and any assignments must be made up prior to the next scheduled class period or the total assignment points are forfeited. If you are absent from a lecture quiz at the end of class you cannot make it up.

Being late, absent, or leaving clinical early = 5% point deduction each time from a graded clinical assignment during the semester. Clinical hours must be made up hour for hour, plus an additional paper assignment will be required.

All theory and clinical assignments, graded and pass-fail are due at the beginning of class or 5% will be deducted from the assignment.

The theory instructor maintains a mailbox for late assignment drop off…the office staff will need to date and time the drop off.

Clinical assignments/papers that are not turned in to the instructor when due will be hand delivered to that clinical instructor…no faxing, electronic transfer, or delivery services.

All grades are considered final in (7) days from the due date.

No graded clinical points will be added to theory points until theory is at a 76% level at semesters end.

*The instructor reserves the right to change course policies and methods of instruction as circumstances require.

Weekly unit exams will be administered at the beginning of class. Lecture quizzes will be administered at the end of lecture.

Exams are mostly multiple choice or matching…approximately 65 questions to each exam. Exam information will be derived from your text, lectures, PowerPoint, handouts, discussion, and other sources.

Exams will be administered electronically unless there is a technology deficit…a paper/pencil exam will be administered. Each student is responsible for looking up and critically thinking through the missed exam question…no exam question will be litigated during theory time. No exam question will be thrown out to achieve a passing grade.

Once the examination time begins you are not to leave the room except for emergencies. Personal activities need to be addressed prior to testing. No books, pencils, supplies, electronics, extra paper, or drink containers are allowed in the testing environment. NO TALKING IN THE EXAMINATION ROOM!

Examinations are timed as state boards…if you run out of time you forfeit the remaining questions.

Exam scores will be posted by your password for pc access. If need be, scores will be sent to your clinical site or posted on Inside NCCC.

At the end of the semester, each student will be administered the comprehensive ATI exit exam. The passing grade for ATI is 68%.

If you are an on-line student, your computer must be up to date to take exams on-line, and you are required to maintain a proctor to monitor examinations. Should your home pc not perform for testing and continues to break down you have (2) two hours to come to campus for exam administration. If this criteria is not met then you must attend class on examination day.

Professional Conduct: Students are required to prepare mentally, emotionally, and physically for theory and clinical. Strict adherence to professional ethics and integrity is expected at all times. This includes but is not limited to; conduct, punctuality, adherence to the school uniform policy, program policy, clinical site policy and procedures, patient confidentiality, patient safety, attitude, breech in assignment integrity, classroom preparation, clinical preparation, deficits in clinical practice, and/or substance abuse issues. You may be required to obtain a drug test at your expense. Substantiated reports of unprofessional conduct will result in the dismissal of the student from the theory or the clinical setting for the day until issues are rectified. Unprofessional conduct may require placement on a behavior contract or lead to dismissal from the nursing program pending faculty review. In the event a clinical facility requests that a student not be permitted to attend clinical at the facility, the student will be dismissed from the nursing program. See the NCCC Student Code of Conduct and Discipline.

All theory and clinical course work, assignments, hours in attendance, and make-up must be completed and finalized before the student passes Nurs 261/Mental Health Nursing and receives credit.

Personal life circumstances that interfere with classroom work and attendance will be handled on a case by case basis. All emergency issues must be verified with the course coordinator. The student is personally responsible for contacting the instructor to make arrangements for all make-up and complete the make-up per instructor’s requirements.

If you are a student with a disability who may need accommodations(s) under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please notify the Director of Advising and Counseling, Chanute Campus, Student Union, 620.431.2820, ext 280 or Assistant Dean, Ottawa Campus, 785.242.2607, ext 305, as soon as possible. You will need to bring your documentation for review in order to determine reasonable accommodations, and then we can assist you in arranging any necessary accommodations.

Faculty Senate: Chad DeVoe, Faculty Senate President, reported that the Science Fair was held March 29^th with five entries. He reported that all entries were impressive, and all five qualified to go to the State Science Fair. He also announced that Charles Babb would be a judge at the state Academic Excellence Challenge tournament and that the volleyball team placed 7^th in the country in GPA earning 3.6 GPA overall.

Academic Excellence Challenge Team Presentation: David Peter asked Mindy Ayers, Academic Excellence Challenge Team sponsor, to introduce the members of the team which was undefeated at the regional meet. They are ranked second in the state and will compete at state next weekend. Mr. Peter presented Ms. Ayers with a plaque on behalf of the Board of Trustees recognizing the team’s accomplishments.

Hewlett-Packard Grant: Sarah McCoy, biology instructor at the Chanute campus, gave a presentation on the outcomes generated by the Hewlett Packard grant of $68,000 which she wrote and received last year. She demonstrated the computer and probes and said the project has brought essential technology into the hands of Environmental Science students. Though the use of applicable hand-on projects and activities using the mobile technology and other materials on-site data is gathered an then analyzed and discussed in classroom presentations.

Dean of Planning and Operations: Ben Smith, Dean of Planning and Operations, reported on technology services, safety and security, facilities/maintenance and planning. Mr. Smith also reported on activities in the student development of which is acting dean of student development. His report included:

Technology Services

• Completed copier swap and installation
• Completed major software upgrades to the EX and JICS database platforms
• Implemented Powerfaids financial aid software platform for 2008-09
• Continued EX system migration
• Preparing to install additional cooling capacity and UPS system at ICANOC
• Preparing to bid Internet contract this summer (additional bandwidth needed)

Safety and Security

• Remediated mold issue in NeoKan
• Additional landscaping is still needed as well as weep holes
• Installed additional touch-less type dispensers for paper towels-soap, water as budget allows
• Continue to implement Emergency Action Plan with individual departments
• Continue to implement Capital Improvement Plan ADA/accessibility issues
• Working with city and Chanute Fire and Police Departments on upcoming mock disaster
• Installed additional security cameras
• Working on specifications for NeoKan sprinkler project

Facilities/Maintenance/Planning

• Facility Master Planning committee has created the first request for proposal draft
• Completed Cyber Café project, now tweaking the design with student input
• Installed new shut-off valves and bleeder valves for Sanders loop
• Installed auto-bleeders in main heating/cooling loop
• Addressed additional drainage issues
• Planted several replacement trees on Hudson Drive
• Installed new dugout signage donated by Chanute Manufacturing
• Completed minor bookstore renovation
• Summer projects will include sprinklers in NeoKan, Chapman Library rear exit ramp, training room renovation, Sanders NW side heat/cooling loop replacement, boiler stack rebuild, HVAC header 3-way valve rebuilt, and outdoor campus signage

Student Development

• Increased major activities for students
• Increased community service involvement
• Increased student participation on college committees
• Increased funding and created new clubs
• Working on increasing student and wellness activities for next year
• Revising Student and Resident handbooks
• Student Senate currently investigating how to get a smoke-free or tobacco free campus

Treasurer’s Report: Sandi Solander, Dean of Finance, distributed her monthly reports and said that the cash balance is over one million dollars more than last year and that revenue and disbursements are consistent with projections.

President’s Report: Dr. Smith made the following report:

Academic Excellence Challenge Team The Neosho County Community College Academic Excellence Challenge Team won the Regional Competition at Highland Community College on Saturday, March 29^th. The team went 6-0 on the day defeating Allen County, Cloud County, Coffeyville, Highland, Johnson County, and KCK (they also defeated a team in the bye round that did not count in the official totals).  The team had the top individual scorer (Cory Peter) and number four scorer (Stephen Crissey) in average per round.  This is the first Regional Championship for NCCC since the team returned to AEC competition. The team earned a bye for the State meet in Colby. Mindy Ayers, first-year history/government instructor, is the advisor for the team. The team will have a first round bye in the state meet to be held in Colby on April 26^th.

National Council of Instructional Administrators Award Gayle Randolph, Sociology instructor and Assessment Coordinator, and Dr. Inbody attended the National Council of Instructional Administrators meeting in Philadelphia, where they presented a program on the College’s award-winning student outcomes assessment process. After their presentation, the Council presented the Exemplary Program award to them for our outcomes assessment system. They presented the plaque to the Board and requested that the award be installed in the Oak Room.

Dr. Inbody and Dr. Smith were also honored at the Phi Theta Kappa convention in Philadelphia. Dr. Inbody won the Distinguished Administrator Award and Dr. Smith won the Shirley B. Gordon Award of Distinction. Both were nominated by Charles Babb, PTK advisor.

Fall 2007 Emporia State University Transfer Student Performance Report Every fall and spring semester, Emporia State University provides information on students who previously attended NCCC and are now attending Emporia State. The information includes the student’s classification and compares the academic performance of NCCC students with the performance of all community college transfer students enrolled at EIU. Comparisons are made on the basis of grades earned for the semester just ended and the cumulative grade point averages. (For fall 2007 only, there is only a comparison with other community college transfers. Starting with spring 2008, the ESU registrar indicated they would be returning to providing comparisons not only with other community college transfer students, but with native ESU students as well.)

Below are the numbers.

Fall 2007 GPA                           2.83                                             2.84
Cum GPA                                3.08                                              3.01

There were 93 NCCC transfer students included in the numbers and 4.231 other community college transfer students.

Surplus Materials Notification and Sale On a periodic basis the College identifies items that are no longer of use to the College. Board policy requires the President inform the Board of which surplus items need to be disposed. For items over $250 the President can determine to 1) donate the items to not-for-profit organizations, 2) sell the items as surplus, or 3) accept bids on surplus items. Below are the lists of surplus items on which bids will be requested.

1. Exercise machines (sealed bid): applicable board policy - If the estimated sale value of any individual item or items to be sold as a single lot does exceed $250, the president is authorized to conduct the sale of such property after the public notice of such sale to the general public and acceptance of the best bid.

• Vertical chest
• Chest press
• Shoulder press
• Double triceps
• Seated back
• Leg press
• Leg curl
• Upper arm pull
• 2 crunch bars
• Hanging crunch

1. Photo Equipment at Chapman and Photo Lab (sealed bid):

Photo lab:

• 3 35mm Pentax program Plus Cameras
• 1 Pentax auto-winder
• 2 Minolta Auto-focus
• 2 Flashes
• 1 Focal 60/300 mm zoom lenses one touch
• 1 Beseler Cadet enlarger
• 2 Beseler 67 CP Enlarger
• 1 Omega C-700 Enlarger
• 6 timers
• Assorted developer pans

Library:

• 2 flashes
• 1 35mm lenses
• 1 Ricco 35mm camera
• 2 Pentax 35mm camera
• 1 exposing meter
• 1 f-stop meter

1. Surplus in Boiler house (regular surplus sale items): applicable board policy - Provided that the estimated sale value of any individual item or items to be sold as a single lot does not exceed $250, the president may choose to either set the fair market value of the items and sell as is, or use an auction method and accept the best bid, whichever the president feels will yield the most net income from the sale.

• 4 round tables, wood
• 3 overhead projectors
• credenza
• a few odd chairs
• security camera system with 4 cameras, monitor and recorder
• old Honda three wheeler
• 5 sections of lockers for a total of sixteen lockers

The President recommended that the board authorize her to provide public notice and to accept bids on the exercise machines and photography equipment, and to also authorize her to conduct the standard sale of the other surplus items (to be will be held at the Business Expo on Saturday, April 26th.)

Ottawa Community Center Update The President attended the second meeting of the Ottawa Community Partnership, Inc. board. The purpose of the meeting was to go over the incorporation papers and the bylaws of the OCPI. Kent Pringle reviewed the By-laws and had several comments and observations. Dr. Smith shared those with the OCPI Board. After a lengthy discussion, a decision was made to have the lawyer who drafted the By-laws meet with the Board on April 18^th to answer questions from the OCPI.

The President also attended a session of several members of the OCPI and the Task Force with the fundraising campaign consultant hired by the Task Force. The purpose of the session was to go over the "stories" that each of the attendees would share during interviews with potential donors. The interviews were held on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday of this week. The feedback is that they went very well. (The OCPI and the Ottawa Community Center Task Force is going to be holding a "silent" phase of the fundraising. During this silent phase they are hoping to receive a substantial ($2-3 million) lead gift. They wish to have 70% of the funds raised during the silent phase.)

The feedback from Ed York is that the interviews seemed to go very well. A lot of very good feedback about Neosho County Community College and all that the College doing in Ottawa. NCCC’s reputation is excellent among community members. Many wanted to see the college get new and better quarters.

Funding Distribution Committee Update On April 8 the Funding Distribution Committee met in El Dorado and discussed the next step in trying to devise a fair and equitable system of distributing the state aid to community colleges. Sandi Solander represented the College in the President’s absence and a consensus was reached.

It was agreed to a phase-out of the hold harmless. The phase out will take place over a six year period. Years 1 and 2, there will be no phase-out; years 3, 4, 5, and 6, there will be a 25% per year phase out. After year six, there will be no hold harmless. All institutions will be participating in the "allocation of the remainder." Such a phase out would be beneficial.

Trustee Vacancy Candidates The process the Board has followed in the past to fill a vacant trustee position is as follows:

1. Publish the notice of the vacancy in the Chanute Tribune with the directions to submit in writing the person’s wish to be considered for the Board vacancy.
2. When written requests are received, the President will respond with acknowledgment of the receipt and ask that they respond in writing to the following three questions.
   1. Why do you wish to fill the unexpired term on the Neosho County Community College Board of Trustees?
   2. What do you see as your qualifications for filling the vacancy?
   3. How do you think you will help the College if you are a member of the Board of Trustees?
3. The President will bring all written requests/responses to the Board meeting following the receipt of the request(s).
4. Board makes a decision.

The Board agreed to follow the process above for filling the vacant trustee seat.

Recognition of Trustee: Chairman Peter thanked Basil Swalley for his willingness to serve on the NCCC Board of Trustees and for the contributions he made to the Board. He presented him with the portrait that hung in the Oak room during his tenure of the Board of Trustees and wished him well in his retirement.

From time to time it is important to review the Board of Trustees Handbook to ensure that it is up-to-date with previous decisions and to correct any errors that may be present. The administration conducted an audit of the degree sheets found in the handbook and discovered that there were several updates that needed to occur. What follows is the result of that audit. There is no real substantive change found in the updates. The changes that are requested have been previously approved by the Board through the catalog and degree sheet approval process.

The audit also allowed the administration to clarify the statements on the degree sheets. One statement has been added to all the degree sheets, which is already inserted in the college catalog. This statement informs the student all holds and obligations must be cleared before the degree is issued. Holds include books that must be returned to the library or the bookstore, and bills that must be paid.

These degree clarifications and updates have been approved by the curriculum committee and the Chief Academic Officer. Other audits will be coming in the future, including a reexamination of many employee policies.

The degree sheets on the following pages were presented for a first reading at the March Board meeting. The administration recommended the Board approve the revisions.

Resolution 2008-16

RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees of Neosho County Community College approved revisions to the degree sheets as recommended.

Upon a motion and a second the above resolution was approved. Motion passed unanimously.

1. Two science courses with both having a lab component; additionally, one of the science courses must be considered a life science and the other must be considered a physical science.
2. One mathematics including college algebra or a higher level math course

Note: a test-out option is available which forgives the requirement but does NOT replace the needed credit hours

3. Natural Sciences and Mathematics 8-10 hours

6. Physical Education 1 hour Lifetime Fitness required

The associate of applied science degree is designed for individuals who wish to begin a career upon graduation. Students completing this program will receive an associate of applied science degree and a two-year certificate in the occupational specialty. Individual majors have special requirements that must be met before completion of the AAS degree. Specific degree requirements are listed in the college catalog.

General Requirements