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THE MISSION OF THE DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHY PROGRAM

The mission of the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program at �������� is to educate diagnostic medical sonography students in the knowledge, skills and attitudes to become qualified, professional practitioners who provide quality service and care to the community and to prepare students for the changing needs of the profession. We transform lives and communities through the power of discovery, learning and creative expression.

Cyndi Peterson, MPH, RT (R), RDMS, RVT Program Director �������� Salem Campus, Office 170Q Office Phone: 330-337-4277 Email: clpeters@kent.edu

Sheri Tilton, MPH, RT (R), RDMS, RVT Clinical Coordinator �������� Salem Campus, Office 170P Office Phone: 330-337-4128 Email: stilton1@kent.edu

Nina Hostetler, BRIS, RT (R), RDMS, RVT Adjunct Faculty Member �������� Salem Campus, Email: nstockma@kent.edu

KENT STATE UNIVERSITY AT SALEM ADMINISTRATION

James Hannon Ph.D.,  Interim Dean and Chief Administrative Officer, �������� Salem and Stark Campuses

Susan Rossi, Ph.D., Academic Vice Dean, �������� and Stark Campuses, College of Applied and Technical Studies

Peggy Shadduck, Ph.D., Vice President for Regional Campuses, Dean, College of Applied and Technical Studies (CATS)

Susan Emens, Ph.D.,  Associate Dean, College of Applied and Technical Studies ��������

1. Policies regarding warning, probation, and dismissal are clearly spelled out in the student handbook, and student-adviser conferences are held on a regular basis.

1. The clinical education courses of the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program sponsored by �������� are completed upon documented achievement of defined objectives and competencies for each clinical education course.
2. Because each semester has its own separate clinical objectives, students may not request early release of a clinical education course.

Policy: 2011
Reviewed 2025

The following evaluations are completed in the diagnostic medical sonography program:

I. Evaluations by Students

A. STUDENT SELF-EVALUATION

Students will complete a self-evaluation each semester that will be reviewed by the clinical instructor and program director. The purpose of this self- evaluation is for the student to assess his/her own strengths and areas needing improvement.

B. CLINICAL INSTRUCTOR EVALUATION by the STUDENT

Students will evaluate the Clinical Instructor at the completion of each semester.

A. Required Extension of a Clinical Education Course

1. A student must successfully complete all diagnostic medical sonography core courses (RIS courses) with a grade of at least a “C” or better. A student must have a cumulative

COUNSELING RESOURCES

The purpose for campus mental health and wellness services is to provide counseling, consulting and education to decrease student distress and enhance student performance.