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Program Advisory Committee Agenda

Surgical Technologist (November 2025)

November 19, 2025 · 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm
4011 & Zoom: https://ntc.zoom.us/j/81243700325
Welcome & Introductions

Led By: Tyler Mann, Program Director

Update and Highlights from Last Meeting

Led By: Tyler Mann, Program Director

College-Wide Initiatives

Led By: Laura Ahonen, Associate Dean of Allied Health & Human Services

Workforce Training and Professional Development Initiatives

Led By: Associate Dean or Workforce Training Staff Member

Industry Trends

Led By: Advisory Board Members

Program Updates

Led By: Tyler Mann, Program Director and Nikki Van Vonderen, Faculty

  • Clinical Updates

  • Preceptor Training

  • Sterile Processing

  • Goals for Recruitment

  • Resume and Clinical Agreement Updates

  • Class Representatives 1st and 2nd Year

    • Katherine Ament, 2nd Year Student
    • Madyson Olson, 2nd Year Student
    • Amy Hartlich, 1st Year Students
Program Modifications Discussion

Led By: Tyler Mann, Program Director and Nikki Van Vonderen, Faculty

  • Program Goal Modification

  • Clinical Expectations

Facilities/Equipment

Led By: Tyler Mann, Program Director and Nikki Van Vonderen, Faculty

  • Capital Equipment
  • Recent Purchases
  • Donations
  • Lab Space
Other Items

Led By: Tyler Mann, Program Director

  • Outcomes Assessment Overview
Next Meeting Schedule & Agenda Items Discussion

Led By: All

Spring 2026 Advisory Committee Summit is Wednesday, April 15, 2026