Mission Statement, Goals and Objectives

Goal 1

Program graduates will be competent for practice as entry-level registered dietitian nutritionists.

Objectives:

• At least 85 percent of program graduates take the CDR credentialing exam for dietitian nutritionists within 12 months of program completion.
• 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 percent.
• At least 80 percent of students complete program requirements within 27 months (150% of planned program length).
• At least 80 percent of graduate survey respondents who report seeking employment are employed in nutrition and dietetics or related fields within 12 months of graduation.
• At least 85 percent of employed graduates who respond to the online survey will rate themselves as prepared or well prepared for their first dietetics related position.

Goal 2

Program graduates will demonstrate ethical leadership, cultural competence, and community engagement in their professional practice.

Objectives:

• At least 70 percent of program graduates will participate in one or more leadership development or leadership activities.
• At least 80 percent of program graduates will report applying one or more culturally responsive strategies in their professional practice.
• At least 70 percent of program graduates will participate in one or more community engagement activities.