Pre-Summer Forum Programs, July 14, 2014

National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)

7:00 am–12:00 noon

NBRC - Sponsored Item Writing Workshop

Robert C Shaw Jr PhD RRT FAARC, NBRC Assistant Executive Director

Educators and staff development coordinators are invited to this NBRC-sponsored item writer’s workshop, which is designed to prepare attendees in the development and assessment of high-quality multiple-choice examination items. Time will be provided for participants to interact and receive immediate feedback from the facilitator. Motivation for this course is tied to the need to supplement traditional item production to fulfill demands of NBRC examination programs. Additionally, participants will benefit from the instruction as well as find the session a valuable addition to their experience at the Summer Forum. Indirect benefits can be anticipated should participants become more skilled in assessing learning by writing high-quality multiple-choice items in the future. Those who participate will receive 5 CRCE credits.

Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC)

11:00 am–12:30 pm

Meet the Commission

CoARC Board members and Executive Office Staff will address the following accreditation issues:

Recent changes to CoARC policies, procedures, and documentation involving the referee process

Accreditation requirements and recommended improvements of the program

Communicating appropriately and effectively with the program referee and Executive Office Staff

Update on the Accreditation Standards revision process.

Prior registration for this session is strongly encouraged. To register, please contact Shelley Christensen at shelley@coarc.com by July 1. Specific programmatic questions (e.g., reaccreditation timeline, program action letters, status of recent actions or requests, etc.) should be directed to the CoARC Executive Office. CoARC strongly encourages attendees to submit questions, which will be addressed at the session by one of the commissioners. There will also be an opportunity to ask questions at the event. Please pre-submit any question that you would like to be addressed to Shelley Christensen at shelley@coarc.com.

1:30 pm–4:30 pm

American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC) Pre-Course

Course capacity is limited. Pre-registration is required. Deadline: Monday, June 23, 2014, or when course is full. Approved for 2.50 hours of continuing education credits (CRCE). You must attend the entire course to receive CRCE credit, no partial credit will be awarded.

How Viable Is Your Respiratory Care Program?: Assessing Quality and Sustainability of RC Education

Respiratory care key program personnel focus largely on curriculum, accreditation, and credentialing issues. Their world is that of teaching and learning. While key program personnel are highly knowledgeable and quite adept at program outcomes and accreditation thresholds, absent from their skill set are the seemingly complicated and troubling issues of program finance and economics. This workshop will address the issues of program quality but more importantly quantitative measures, such as finance and economics, as they apply to academia and particularly respiratory care education.

Qualitative measures (such as program applicant pool, demographics and enrollments, academic performance, and graduation rates) coupled with financial indicators (such as enrollment figures, capital budgeting, faculty salaries, and overall program costs) will be addressed. Internal and external academic audits, budgets, and business plans will also be addressed by the presenters.

Key RC program personnel o new and seasoned o must know what is in the minds of academic administrators and decision makers and what these changing times present to the academic world and to your RC program. Don't miss this opportunity to hear a candid discussion and dialogue on the economics of respiratory care education from a team/panel of professional colleagues and academic administrators as well as views from seasoned colleagues on an issue of significant concern and importance. Join us for a session on RC Education economics and finance.

1:30 pm–2:00 pm

State of Higher Education: Issues and Challenges Facing Universities and Community Colleges

Bill Galvin MEd RRT CPFT AE-C FAARC , Gwynedd Valley PA

This opening session will begin by framing the challenges - the salient issues impacting the current climate in higher education. It will include the goals of higher education in the US, political and community perceptions of higher education, cost associated with higher education, student debt, and the proliferation of alternative educational delivery models, to name but a few. This first session will set the tone for the presentations that follow and open the conversation to the critical importance of RC program faculty increasing their awareness and competency related to internal and external program effectiveness and program financial viability.

2:05 pm–2:35 pm

Qualitative Measures Impacting Academic Programs

David L Collins PhD RRT , Dayton OH

Pat Munzer DHSc RRT FAARC , Topeka KS

This second presentation will address the variables that are reviewed and monitored by academic administrators to assure the quality and effectiveness of the academic program. Internal and external peer reviews and academic audits will be discussed, and the presenters will share templates from a variety of different academic settings. Particular emphasis will, of course, be placed on the respiratory care program.

2:35 pm–2:50 pm

Break

2:50 pm–3:20 pm

Staying in the Black - Business Plans and Budgets: Central to Financial Planning and Program Sustainability

Richard E Oliver PhD , Columbia MO

Accreditation, credentialing, and curricular issues are addressed (and addressed quite well) by most program directors and directors of clinical education. Program faculty are comfortable addressing and performing these functions. However, what may be lacking is an understanding and appreciation of the overall budgetary process and the development of business plans. Both are essential for economic survival and institutional effectiveness. The presenter will provide attendees with an overview of the budgetary process and examples of budgets and business plans that can be used to gain a better understanding of how higher education operates financially and fiscally.

3:25 pm–3:55 pm

Quantitative Measures of Effective RC Programs: Financial Indicators

Richard E Oliver PhD

While all institutions and all respiratory care programs are different with regard to their financial health and well-being, there are certain key variables that should be monitored and achieved in order to ascertain value and financial viability. The presenter will provide key financial indicators and variables viewed by academic administrators that have implications to overall sustainability and viability of the respiratory care program. Learn what is in the heads of institutional administrators regarding which programs are viewed as valuable to the mission of the institution.

4:00 pm–4:30 pm

Panel Discussion

Bill Galvin MSEd RRT CPFT AE-C FAARC

David L Collins PhD RRT

Pat Munzer DHSc RRT FAARC

Richard E Oliver PhD

The final phase of the Pre-Summer Forum Program will entail an open microphone where both questions and comments can be provided by the attendees. New and more experienced RC program faculties are encouraged to ask questions and share their experiences with the attendees. The intention is a candid discussion and dialogue related to program viability. We welcome your input and participation.

American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC)

5:30 pm–7:00 pm

Welcome Reception

Stressed from a long day of travel? Apprehensive that it’s your first Summer Forum and you aren’t sure what to expect? Or perhaps you’re just anxious to reconnect with old friends? Regardless, you’ll want to be sure not to miss the AARC Summer Forum Welcome Reception. Enjoy beverages and light snacks as you network with colleagues from around the country and mingle with AARC Corporate Partners. Interact with executives from the AARC, CoARC, and the NBRC. There’s no better way to kick off 3 days of learning than by attending this opening event. Attendance is limited to registered attendees only.

Trustees from the American Respiratory Care Foundation will be in attendance to raise awareness about the mission and vision of the ARCF and answer your questions. Raffle tickets will be sold for a chance to win some great prizes!

	National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
	7:00 am–12:00 noon NBRC - Sponsored Item Writing Workshop Robert C Shaw Jr PhD RRT FAARC, NBRC Assistant Executive Director Educators and staff development coordinators are invited to this NBRC-sponsored item writer’s workshop, which is designed to prepare attendees in the development and assessment of high-quality multiple-choice examination items. Time will be provided for participants to interact and receive immediate feedback from the facilitator. Motivation for this course is tied to the need to supplement traditional item production to fulfill demands of NBRC examination programs. Additionally, participants will benefit from the instruction as well as find the session a valuable addition to their experience at the Summer Forum. Indirect benefits can be anticipated should participants become more skilled in assessing learning by writing high-quality multiple-choice items in the future. Those who participate will receive 5 CRCE credits.
	Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC)
	11:00 am–12:30 pm Meet the Commission CoARC Board members and Executive Office Staff will address the following accreditation issues: Recent changes to CoARC policies, procedures, and documentation involving the referee process Accreditation requirements and recommended improvements of the program Communicating appropriately and effectively with the program referee and Executive Office Staff Update on the Accreditation Standards revision process. Prior registration for this session is strongly encouraged. To register, please contact Shelley Christensen at shelley@coarc.com by July 1. Specific programmatic questions (e.g., reaccreditation timeline, program action letters, status of recent actions or requests, etc.) should be directed to the CoARC Executive Office. CoARC strongly encourages attendees to submit questions, which will be addressed at the session by one of the commissioners. There will also be an opportunity to ask questions at the event. Please pre-submit any question that you would like to be addressed to Shelley Christensen at shelley@coarc.com.
	1:30 pm–4:30 pm American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC) Pre-Course Course capacity is limited. Pre-registration is required. Deadline: Monday, June 23, 2014, or when course is full. Approved for 2.50 hours of continuing education credits (CRCE). You must attend the entire course to receive CRCE credit, no partial credit will be awarded.
	How Viable Is Your Respiratory Care Program?: Assessing Quality and Sustainability of RC Education Respiratory care key program personnel focus largely on curriculum, accreditation, and credentialing issues. Their world is that of teaching and learning. While key program personnel are highly knowledgeable and quite adept at program outcomes and accreditation thresholds, absent from their skill set are the seemingly complicated and troubling issues of program finance and economics. This workshop will address the issues of program quality but more importantly quantitative measures, such as finance and economics, as they apply to academia and particularly respiratory care education. Qualitative measures (such as program applicant pool, demographics and enrollments, academic performance, and graduation rates) coupled with financial indicators (such as enrollment figures, capital budgeting, faculty salaries, and overall program costs) will be addressed. Internal and external academic audits, budgets, and business plans will also be addressed by the presenters. Key RC program personnel o new and seasoned o must know what is in the minds of academic administrators and decision makers and what these changing times present to the academic world and to your RC program. Don't miss this opportunity to hear a candid discussion and dialogue on the economics of respiratory care education from a team/panel of professional colleagues and academic administrators as well as views from seasoned colleagues on an issue of significant concern and importance. Join us for a session on RC Education economics and finance.
	1:30 pm–2:00 pm State of Higher Education: Issues and Challenges Facing Universities and Community Colleges Bill Galvin MEd RRT CPFT AE-C FAARC , Gwynedd Valley PA This opening session will begin by framing the challenges - the salient issues impacting the current climate in higher education. It will include the goals of higher education in the US, political and community perceptions of higher education, cost associated with higher education, student debt, and the proliferation of alternative educational delivery models, to name but a few. This first session will set the tone for the presentations that follow and open the conversation to the critical importance of RC program faculty increasing their awareness and competency related to internal and external program effectiveness and program financial viability.
	2:05 pm–2:35 pm Qualitative Measures Impacting Academic Programs David L Collins PhD RRT , Dayton OH Pat Munzer DHSc RRT FAARC , Topeka KS This second presentation will address the variables that are reviewed and monitored by academic administrators to assure the quality and effectiveness of the academic program. Internal and external peer reviews and academic audits will be discussed, and the presenters will share templates from a variety of different academic settings. Particular emphasis will, of course, be placed on the respiratory care program.
	2:35 pm–2:50 pm Break
	2:50 pm–3:20 pm Staying in the Black - Business Plans and Budgets: Central to Financial Planning and Program Sustainability Richard E Oliver PhD , Columbia MO Accreditation, credentialing, and curricular issues are addressed (and addressed quite well) by most program directors and directors of clinical education. Program faculty are comfortable addressing and performing these functions. However, what may be lacking is an understanding and appreciation of the overall budgetary process and the development of business plans. Both are essential for economic survival and institutional effectiveness. The presenter will provide attendees with an overview of the budgetary process and examples of budgets and business plans that can be used to gain a better understanding of how higher education operates financially and fiscally.
	3:25 pm–3:55 pm Quantitative Measures of Effective RC Programs: Financial Indicators Richard E Oliver PhD While all institutions and all respiratory care programs are different with regard to their financial health and well-being, there are certain key variables that should be monitored and achieved in order to ascertain value and financial viability. The presenter will provide key financial indicators and variables viewed by academic administrators that have implications to overall sustainability and viability of the respiratory care program. Learn what is in the heads of institutional administrators regarding which programs are viewed as valuable to the mission of the institution.
	4:00 pm–4:30 pm Panel Discussion Bill Galvin MSEd RRT CPFT AE-C FAARC David L Collins PhD RRT Pat Munzer DHSc RRT FAARC Richard E Oliver PhD The final phase of the Pre-Summer Forum Program will entail an open microphone where both questions and comments can be provided by the attendees. New and more experienced RC program faculties are encouraged to ask questions and share their experiences with the attendees. The intention is a candid discussion and dialogue related to program viability. We welcome your input and participation.
	American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC)
	5:30 pm–7:00 pm Welcome Reception Stressed from a long day of travel? Apprehensive that it’s your first Summer Forum and you aren’t sure what to expect? Or perhaps you’re just anxious to reconnect with old friends? Regardless, you’ll want to be sure not to miss the AARC Summer Forum Welcome Reception. Enjoy beverages and light snacks as you network with colleagues from around the country and mingle with AARC Corporate Partners. Interact with executives from the AARC, CoARC, and the NBRC. There’s no better way to kick off 3 days of learning than by attending this opening event. Attendance is limited to registered attendees only. Trustees from the American Respiratory Care Foundation will be in attendance to raise awareness about the mission and vision of the ARCF and answer your questions. Raffle tickets will be sold for a chance to win some great prizes!

American Association for Respiratory Care

AARC Summer Forum 2014, Marco Island, FL, July 15–17, 2014