Strategic Plan for Diagnostic & Treatment Sciences
Strategic Plan for Diagnostic & Treatment Sciences
Context For Planning
The Department of Diagnostic and Treatment Sciences was created in
January of 2014, It consists of 5 different programs: Diagnostic
Medical Sonography, Medical Dosimetry, Medical Laboratory Science,
Radiation Therapy, and Therapeutic Recreation. There are 17 faculty
members, 1 full-time and 1 part-time PSS that make up the department.
These are all secondary admit, undergraduate programs with the exception
of the Medical Dosimetry program which is a master's level graduate
program. There is a plan that includes exploring the possibility of
developing and implementing a master's level graduate program in
Therapeutic Recreation. Additionally, there is a focus on increasing
the size of cohorts within the Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Radiation
Therapy, and Medical Dosimetry programs. As part of this growth, and
impacting the Medical Laboratory Science and Therapeutic Recreation
programs as well, there is an emphasis on recruiting a more diverse
student population. Finally, there is a continuous effort to engage in
the process of continual quality improvement for all aspects of the programs.
Mission
To prepare students with the knowledge and skills necessary to be
impactful and competent practitioners, enabling the provision of quality
health-care services.
Vision
The Department of Diagnostic and Treatment Sciences is focused on
inspiring students to be life-long learners who will continually exhibit
a passion for their profession and strive to be impactful, competent,
and innovative practitioners who contribute to the overall health and
wellness of their communities.
Value Statement
Life-long learning
Innovative practice
Passion for our professions
Community connection
High quality & impactful practice
Strategic Priorities, outcomes, and key objectives
Strategic Priority Area 1: Actively engage learners at all levels.
Outcome A: Grand Valley's learning environment is personal, challenging, and transformational, supporting excellent academic programs and co-curricular opportunities.
Outcome B: Grand Valley is diverse and inclusive.
Outcome C: Grand Valley has mutually beneficial relationships, partnerships, collaborations, and connections with local, state, national, and world communities.
Outcome D: Grand Valley supports innovative teaching, learning, integrative scholarly and creative activity, and the use of new technologies.
Strategic Priority Area 2: Further develop exceptional personnel.
Outcome A: Grand Valley's learning environment is personal, challenging, and transformational, supporting excellent academic programs and co-curricular opportunities.
Outcome B: Grand Valley is diverse and inclusive.
Outcome C: Grand Valley has mutually beneficial relationships, partnerships, collaborations, and connections with local, state, national, and world communities.
Outcome D: Grand Valley supports innovative teaching, learning, integrative scholarly and creative activity, and the use of new technologies.
Outcome E: Grand Valley strategically allocates its fiscal, human, and other institutional resources.
Strategic Priority Area 3: Ensure the alignment of institutional structures and functions.
Outcome A: Grand Valley's learning environment is personal, challenging, and transformational, supporting excellent academic programs and co-curricular opportunities.
Strategic Priority Area 4: Enhance the institution's image and reputation.
Outcome A: Grand Valley's learning environment is personal, challenging, and transformational, supporting excellent academic programs and co-curricular opportunities.
Outcome C: Grand Valley has mutually beneficial relationships, partnerships, collaborations, and connections with local, state, national, and world communities.
Outcome E: Grand Valley strategically allocates its fiscal, human, and other institutional resources.