assessed annually to ensure content is current. The library is available to all students and has installed computer equipment, workstations, printer, reference text, and learning resources.
Students and faculty also have access to the online library resource, Library & Information Resources Network (LIRN). There are multiple databases available including Health and Medical and Nursing and Allied Health publications. Under the Health and Medical Collection there are 3,124 scholarly journals available with full text articles. The Nursing and Allied Health collection includes 2,342 journals including 1,142 scholarly journals with full text articles. The Gale Health and Wellness collection includes 1766 journals. These publications can be searched by narrowing publication dates, choosing full text, and choosing peer reviewed or scholarly resource. The LIRN library is available 24 hours a day 7 days a week and can be accessed through the Canvas learning management system. There is a tab located on the navigation panel as well as under the Pages tab. There is a document in Canvas that describes how to search the online library. A link to the librarian is also available on the Pages tab. LIRN librarians have masters’ degrees from programs accredited by the American Library Association and high levels of engagement in the profession. The LIRN Librarian Service supports students, faculty, and the school. There are webinars and video instruction available, and students can contact the LIRN Librarian for any level of research assistance. LIRN Librarians can advise faculty on developing assignments, course pages, and incorporating library content into the curriculum. The academic dean is on campus and available for students. Full-time faculty have offices on campus and available to meet with students and provide tutoring as needed. Open labs and math labs can be scheduled through the Canvas LMS so students can work on skills and medication math.
Academic support services are sufficient to meet program and student needs and are evaluated annually and as needed.
II-E Faculty are: • Sufficient in number to accomplish the mission, goals, and expected program outcomes; • Academically prepared for the areas in which they teach; and • Experientially prepared for the areas in which they teach Sumner College currently employs eight full time faculty with graduate degrees as of March 2022. There are also seventeen (17) part time faculty with graduate degrees currently teaching in the nursing programs. There is financial support from the college to ensure sufficient experientially and educationally qualified faculty. The full-time faculty actively participate in either the Curriculum Committee or Outcomes Committee to assist in the development of the proposed program and continued evaluation and updates for existing programs.
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