Mission, Goals and Objectives
Mission:
To provide an affordable, accessible internship that successfully prepares entry-level
registered dietitian nutritionists to live and work in a diverse world.
Goals and Objectives:
Goal #1: To prepare successful, competent entry-level Registered Dietitian Nutritionists.
Program Completion:
- Track A: At least 80% of interns complete requirements within 13.5 months (150% of
length).
- Track B: At least 80% of interns complete requirements within 18 months (150% of length).
- Track C: At least 80% of interns complete requirements within 36 months (150% of length).
Graduate Employment:
- Of graduates who seek employment, at least 80% are employed in nutrition and dietetics
or related fields within 12 months of graduation.
Graduate Performance on the Registration Exam:
- At least 80% 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%.
- 80% of graduates who respond to a survey, will rate themselves as “prepared” or above
for the Registration Examination for Dietitians.
Employer Satisfaction:
- 80% of employers who respond to a survey on program graduates, will rate Harper graduates
as “prepared” or above for entry-level practice.
Goal #2: To prepare graduates in the nutrition profession to live and work in a diverse world.
- 80% of graduates who respond to a survey will rate themselves as “prepared” or above
to live and work in a diverse world.
* Program outcomes data is available upon request
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