Governance
Student Governance
Students have input into the workings of Aspen University and the nursing program through a variety of mechanisms. Input is sought at the completion of each course, through course evaluations. At the completion of the RN-to-BSN program, graduates are given a survey to assess how they feel their personal learning objectives were met. As alumni, survey data are collected at 1-, 3-, and 5-years post-graduation to determine how well the nursing program prepared graduates to meet the advanced roles that they fulfill.
Formal committees at Aspen University and within the nursing program provide another avenue for student input. The two nursing committees that have student representation include the Curriculum Committee and the Program Advisory Board. Descriptions of these two committees follow:
Curriculum Committee
Purpose: The Curriculum Committee is responsible for the curriculum, specifically to develop, implement, and evaluate the nursing curricula. This committee meets twice a year or as needed.
Functions:
- Monitor and formulate policies governing the curriculum of the nursing programs
- Lead the evaluation of the curriculum according to the nursing program evaluation plan
- Recommend curricular revisions for the nursing programs
- Recommend curricular revisions for the nursing programs based on input from the community of interest
Membership: The dean, the nursing program directors, at least 2 faculty members as dictated by curricular needs, 1 student from each program.