Academic
Administrators Special Interest Group (AASIG)
Business Meeting Minutes
October 6, 2002
I. Call
to Order - 9:00am
II. Approval of Minutes from Spring AASIG Meeting -
no opposition to minutes as written.
III. Informational Reports
A. Federation
of State Boards of Physical Therapy - Mark Lane presented "What*s
New with NPTE?". Four areas were discussed:
1. Job Analysis and New Content Outline - this was completed Feb 2002
using Guide terminology and trying to avoid redundancies. Differences
in terminology, task lists, and rating scales made comparisons difficult.
The preliminary comparison showed very minor differences for entry-level
(professional) practice. Diagnosis was documented for the first time,
and diathermy, microwave, shortwave, infrared, and ultraviolet were
eliminated. FSBPT will be able to provide content feedback to candidates
and schools.
2. Pass Point Study - completed in July 2002. Used criterion-referenced
method that relies on expert judgment to establish new pass point
relative to new content outline. 600 is still passing point. The process
of determining the cut score was described.
3. Item Exposure on the internet - Discovered in late July, action
was taken with the site and warning letter to schools. Action has
been taken to prevent the use of "scratch paper" for notes
during testing, an insert in the candidate handbook, and a plan was
developed for monitoring and continued investigation. Ways for schools
to help were provided.
4. School Pass Rate Reports - the new report will be by graduation
class, be sent in August and February, record 3 graduation class years,
results per graduation class to be updated each time new report is
generated. Pass rates are to be made public 1 -2 months after schools
have checked for accuracy. Three year cumulative data sent to CAPTE.
First time pass rate on FSBPT site. Future reports will provide category
feedback for programs, reports will be on-line and accessible at all
times. Basic report will be free, other types of reports will be provided
for a fee.
5. Discussed the need to keep relationship between FSBPT, APTA and
Section on Education even when do not always agree.
6. Mr. Lane answered questions regarding expert judgment for validation
of questions, item exposure and the definition of "recall"
questions, cost of FSBPT special reports (approximately $400), first
time versus three year report available to public, student accommodations,
the sufficiency of the test bank items, and PTA difficulty levels.
B. CAPTE - Mary Jane Harris expressed appreciation for call for comments
on criteria. Discussed work on the minimal data set and minimal outcomes
activity, the directory to for educational programs which is converting
to a data base with a U.S. map for easy access and links to schools
which can be updates weekly by email, and the Fact Sheet to be available
soon.
C. PT Foundation - Pittsburgh-Marquette Challenge - Babette Sanders
reported on behalf of officers of the Foundation for support for the
Challenge. Since 1989 $542,000 has been collected by students. She
also discussed the discrepancy in the Awards Packet information regarding
Mary McMillan scholarships. (This report followed New Business Item
B.)
IV. Reports
A. Chair
B. Vice Chair Kristin von Nieda announced that attendance for the
AASIG meeting was 196. (The group recognized her for her efforts in
preparing the meeting.) Call for nomination for vice-chair (none received
at the meeting).
V. Old
Business - Diane Jette reported on the definition of a terminal
degree. Data was collected on the DPT as an appropriate terminal degree
for promotion/tenure. Marsha Melnick indicated that the AASIG attendees
had answered as follows:
Tenure Yes No
Don*t Know
PT 15 29 15
PTA - 1 3
Promotion
PT 24 20 15
PTA 1 - 2
Marsha reported
on findings related to medicine, optometry, pharmacy and the JD degree.
California the DPT has been determined in court to be an entry-level
degree only. Steve Tepper asked about a CAPTE policy. Mike Emory reported
the intent to have a white paper soon. However, he indicated that other
criteria such as advanced training, specialization, clinical teaching
will be considered; the DPT alone will not likely be a qualifier. CAPTE
will state roles of faculty, institutions will decide their own policies.
(This report was given after Informational Report on PT Foundation.)
VI. New
Business
A. Laurie Hack
reported on Applicant Pool/ Admissions survey results. She offered
the caveat that some problems had occurred and the data may not be
totally accurate.
PTA 257 surveys - 75 responses - 36% response rate
PT 198 surveys - 85 responses - 47% response rate
Survey result handouts will be posted on Section*s web site.
Agreed to include information on transitional DPT programs next year.
B. David Lake and Steve Tepper attended the National Association of
Advisors of Health Professions and reported that advisors were hopeful
that we would develop uniform admissions standards and procedures
and an application handbook. David moved that the AASIG Board ask
the Section Board to study issues involved in uniform admissions standards
and process for freshmen-admit and post-baccalaureate programs and
report by 2003 CSM and final report at AASIG 2003. Was amended to
have a plan developed. Discussion centered on the various issues of
similar pre-requisites, costs to applicants, observation hours, etc.
Texas (public PT) schools accomplished this task several years ago.
Laurie replied that pre-requisites will probably be determined by
expert opinion by CSM and then probable participation will need to
be determined.
C. Meeting Next Year - suggestion to continue to collaborate with
APTA Diversity activity. Several cities were suggested and will be
discussed with APTA. New York representatives thanked the AASIG for
coming and APTA responded that the state had given wonderful support
for the meeting.
(New Business resumed after Old Business)
C. Jim Gordon asked about the possibility of moving the business meeting
earlier since people often have to catch planes on Sunday morning.
D. Sandy Quillen moved that the AASIG Board recommend to NPTE that
3 year pass rates be reported to the public rather than first time
takers. Discussion followed and the motion failed.
VII. Announcements
A. Email or call
with topic suggestions for future meetings.
B. Pediatrics and Neurologic Sections planning Three-step conference
and looking for host in the summer of 2004.
C. Self-study workshop for PT educators begins at 2:00.
D. Editorial board for the Journal will hold a one-half day session
on writing for the journal, evidence-based practice and updates writing
at PT2003.
VIII. Adjournment
- 12:15pm
With the consent
of the group, the agenda was prioritized by topics since some attendees
needed to leave. The minutes are provided in the outline form of the
agenda with notations when reports or information came at different
points in the meeting.
Respectfully
submitted,
Venita Lovelace-Chandler, Secretary, AASIG
