Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine (KPCOM)—Department of Nutrition 2024–2025 249 Once a student is identified as having academic difficulty, the student is invited by the course director to attend office hours to discuss the issue and formulate a plan of improvement to achieve academic success. Students also receive periodic updates on the overall ACEND competency status and can address questions or concerns with the program director. During designated courses, students are given the opportunity to evaluate their own preparedness related to the core knowledge and competencies for the registered dietitian nutritionist through milestone assessments. The evaluation regarding preparedness in each educational competency area is submitted directly to the course director and reviewed by the program director. If needed, a corrective plan of action may be created for any deficiencies. This process is not anonymous as the program director may use the information to compare each second-year student’s perception of preparedness to actual performance on the RDN exam or to compare the first-year preparedness evaluation to the second-year preparedness. In addition to the ongoing course and instructor evaluations in the program, near the end of the program, students are given the opportunity to evaluate the curriculum and their preparedness according to each of the educational competencies. Evaluation may occur via computer or hard copy and will be completed prior to the end of the winter semester. All evaluations remain anonymous and are compiled by the computer or by a third party (if done hard copy) and presented to the program director. The program director shares the aggregate information with the program faculty members and preceptors for discussion and improvements, where appropriate. At the end of the senior year, students are given the opportunity to evaluate the program curriculum and their preparedness according to each of the educational competencies. While evaluating the program, students should strive to evaluate the coursework and the effectiveness of the instructor or preceptor. Evaluations should not be based on personal like or dislike of the course or instructor or area of practice, but rather on the effectiveness of meeting objectives. Constructive comments and ideas for change are helpful and allow for the faculty or staff members to evaluate and make changes to courses, books, or assignments as needed. E. Career Counseling NSU has an expansive program for career development and will be actively engaged with students throughout the program to offer career coaching services. Visit the NSU Career Development Office website at nova.edu/career. The program strives to ensure the success of all students through active engagement in career advising, professional development, and academic monitoring. Multiple resources are provided throughout the program to benefit students in retention and remediation when needed. Examples are, but not limited to, the Writing and Communications Center, Testing and Tutoring Center, course remediation, supplemental textbooks and journals, online tools, Office of Financial Aid, Office of Student Disabilities, and more. The faculty members work with the program director to coordinate access for all students as needed. In addition to ongoing academic review as detailed in Academic Progress section of the KPCOM Student Handbook, students in the RDN professional practice concentration who are unable to maintain the expected level of academic performance and have a minimal chance of success will meet with faculty advisers to identify alternate options. For more information visit the NSU Career Development Office website at nova.edu/career.
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