Clinical Psychology SMART Goals
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2022 Strategic Plan SMART Goals
Program Culture
A. Increase student, faculty, and in-house clinic patient diversity* over the average of the past three years (2019-2022). *Diversity as defined by racial / ethnic and gender minorities and disability status.
B. Increase the number of students who are physically present in labs and the in-house clinic.
Strategies
• Hire diverse faculty and/or faculty who are engaged in research among diverse populations.
• Engage more diverse undergraduates through such programs as SURE or post-baccalaureate opportunities.
Our Shared Vision: We prepare students for careers in clinical psychological science, that serve the community, in an environment that promotes well-being.
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Training
C. Increase the number of advanced students who are training in the in-house clinic over 2022 levels.
D. Maintain the number of program graduates who are placed in clinical science careers* compared to the 2015 baseline. *Will include careers in academia, teaching, disseminating clinical science theory, and knowledge in industry or other settings.
E. By December 2022, establish a Clinical Advisory Committee for the expansion of the in-house clinic.
Strategies
• Create clinical training opportunities based in research labs, collaborate with the labs to create these.
• Aim to more effectively use faculty teaching and clinical supervision resources.
• Expand the in-house clinic.
Our Educational Philosophy: The University of Texas clinical program is based on the clinical science training model. Our primary goal is to prepare students for careers that leverage their research training, evidence-based clinical practice and knowledge of empirically-supported treatments.
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Program Infrastructure
F. By August 2022, establish a new clinical program organizational chart and maintain the structure for at least three years.
Strategies
• Continue to have a clinical area faculty meeting once a month.
• Annually monitor and assess the functioning of the new structure, with feedback from faculty, students, clinical director, and task forces.