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Bluefield State at theErma C. Byrd Higher Education CenterPresented to the Higher EducationFoundation BoardJanuary 13, 2014
MissionThe mission of Bluefield State College is toprovide students an affordable, accessibleopportunity for public higher education. . .
AccessSuccessImpact
West Virginia College-Going Rate, Fall 2012: 56.4%College-Going : 45.9%College-Going: 51.1%College-Going: 39.0%College-Going:25.0%College-Going: 50.0%College-Going: 42.7%College-Going: 46.6%College-Going: 45.4%
Erma Byrd Center Campus ProfileFall 2013 Headcount enrollment is 30518% of total Bluefield State enrollment99% are West Virginia residents123 (40%) from Raleigh County public schools224 from Raleigh, Fayette, Greenbrier, Summers,Wyoming County schools8% are from racial/ethnic minority populations80% are female69% are full-time studentsAverage age is 29
Profile Change: Fall 2010 to Fall 2013 Growth in numbers and in percentage of totalenrollment 16% increase in headcount enrollment 5 point increase in % of total BSC enrollment 48% increase in full-time students 40% from Raleigh County public schools Growth evident in all programs
Programs: Fall 2010 to Fall 2013 2 of BSC's 14 nationally accredited programs Associate Degree in Nursing (ACEN) Increased 36% to 158 students 52% of Beckley enrollment
Nursing and Radiologic TechBluefield Daily Telegraph, October 22, 2012“BSC to Expand Nursing Program in Beckley”
Programs: Fall 2010 to Fall 2013 2 of BSC's 14 nationally accredited programs Associate Degree in Nursing (ACEN) Increased 36% to 158 students 52% of Beckley enrollment Associate Degree in Radiologic Tech. (JRCERT) Increased 74% to 33 students Criminal Justice Increased 250% to 21 students
BLUEFIELD STATE COLLEGESchool of Nursing and Allied Health Programs include: Associate degree of Nursing Accelerated LPN to RN RN to Bachelor of Science in Nursing Associate degree of Radiologic Technology Bachelor of Science in Imaging Science All programs offered at BSC main campus and at The ErmaByrd Higher Education Center
Places in which we partner Area hospitals and clinicsincluding but not limited to: Raleigh General Hospital Bluefield Regional MedicalCenter Beckley and Summers CountyAppalachian Regional Hospitals Beckley VA Medical Center Princeton Community Hospital The Centers for Cancer Care inPrinceton and Lewisburg Raleigh Nursing and Rehab Greater Beckley ChristianSchool Beckley Oncology Colleges/Universities inwhich we partner Regis College in Boston, MA Marshall University Southern WV Community andTechnical College Plans for future affiliations Virginia Western CommunityCollege West Virginia School ofOsteopathic Medicine
Our Mission The mission of the Bluefield State College School ofNursing and Allied Health is to provide a quality,affordable and geographically accessible educationalfoundation for professions of Nursing and studies inallied health. The school strives to meet these needs by providing qualityinstruction and individualized advising to students seekingcareers in healthcare professions. Professional codes ofconduct and ethics are strongly emphasized by allied healthprofessions; thus this school strives to uphold those codesin its faculty and instill these characteristics into aspiringprofessionals.
Associate Program of Radiologic Technology Established in Beckley in 1979 Graduated over 192 RT’s in Raleigh County aloneMr. Rocco Massey CEO ofBeckley Appalachian Regionaland graduate of BSC RTprogram stated, “I have awarm spot in my heart forBluefield State College. TheCollege’s nursing and rad techprograms develop outstandingemployees.”
Program ofRadiologicTechnology90% 5-year averageBeckley campus pass rateon the American Registryfor RadiologicTechnologists' registryexaminationMajority of graduatesseek local employmentOpportunity to Expand yourcareer options:BSC offers a Bachelor of Sciencedegree in Imaging Sciences forthe working technologists.Specializations include –* Imaging* Sonography* Nuclear Medicine(Regis College affiliation)* Computed Tomography(Southern WV Communityand Technical College MOU)
Associate Degree of Nursing Brought to Beckley in1977 Established clinicrelationshipsthroughout region Trained more than780 future RN’s Job placement 100% Seeking opportunities forimprovement Erma Byrd Center campusmeets or exceeds nationalaverages for NCLEX passrates
NCLEX Pass Rates
Making efforts to meet job market demandsNumber of Graduates fromthe Beckley campus A.S.Nursing program 2010/2011 - 27 2011/2012 - 31 2012/2013 - 28Currently (34) 2nd year and(26) 1st year students areenrolled on the Erma ByrdCenter campus Fall 2013 accepted morestudents in efforts to aid withthe RN shortage Anticipate 38 to enroll Fall 2014 BSC will seek to furtherincrease number enrolled withadequate clinical space andstate board of nursing approval.
RN – BSNMOVING THE NURSING PROFESSION INTO THE FUTUREResearch shows that agencies with more BSN prepared nurseshave decreased mortality and accident rates2010 Groundbreaking report from the Institute of Medicine, TheFuture of Nursing, stated:80% increase in baccalaureate prepared nurses needed by theyear 2020.ONLY 30% of nurses in WV are baccalaureate prepared
Seamless Transition: A.S. to BSN to MSN 2003 BSC and MU collaborated to provideMSN education for students in Beckley andBluefield. Tracks are offered in: Nurse Educator Nurse Administrator Family Nurse PractitionerBSC offers the BSN degree completelyonline in a 3 - 4 semester format
Taking it on the road .Students and faculty regularly participatein volunteer activities in the community.
Community Involvementat theErma Byrd Center
Facilities Usage 70 courses offered Fall 2013 (49% of usage) 65 courses in Spring 2014 (47% of usage) Heaviest usage is Monday through Thursdayduring the day In the course of a semester, all HigherEducation Center rooms are used Laboratory space is essential to BSC programs Technology is vital
Student Support Services Personnel 2 On-site Academic AdvisorsFull-time Admissions Counselor5 Full-Time Nursing FacultyFinancial Aid AssistanceOrientation for New StudentsComputer LabsSmartThinking Tutoring SoftwareDisplay Screen: Information/AnnouncementsLibraryBookstore
Opportunities Experience continued increases in applicationsand in enrollment Explore additional programs to meetcommunity's needs Explore additional days and times
RN - BSN MOVING THE NURSING PROFESSION INTO THE FUTURE Research shows that agencies with more BSN prepared nurses have decreased mortality and accident rates 2010 Groundbreaking report from the Institute of Medicine, The Future of Nursing, stated: 80% increase in baccalaureate prepared nurses needed by the year 2020.
