(1) An annual report for the current academic year must be submitted by September 1 of each year, except in the year in which the program submits a self-study report. The format and number of copies to be submitted to the board office will be determined by the board.

(2) The purpose of the annual report is to provide current data for ongoing program evaluation by the board. The report must include:

(a) enrollment and graduation data for the report year (academic year), including:

(i) number of full-time and part-time students;

(ii) student demographic data including in-state and out-of-state residency, race/ethnicity, and gender; and

(iii) number of practical nurses entering the registered nursing education program.

(b) NCLEX pass rates for first time testers;

(c) number of student positions available in the nursing education program, number of students accepted to program, and number of unfilled student positions;

(d) number of full-time and part-time faculty, including number of CRRNs;

(e) number of faculty on board waiver and dates of each waiver period;

(f) summary of substantive changes reported to the board during the past year, pursuant to ARM 24.159.635; and

(g) description of progress made by program on improvements recommended by the board or program's accrediting body.