Preamble: The MCU undergraduate program offers a Bachelor of Science in Midwifery (BSM) degree. The BSM program provides a general education and prepares graduates to become a knowledgeable, skilled and independent Certified Professional Midwife who specializes in community birth settings. BSM graduates will have knowledge of and proficiency in MEAC’s Curriculum Checklist of Essential Competencies, which includes the internationally recognized core competencies and guiding principles set forth by the International Confederation of Midwives (ICM) in addition to requirements for national certification of the North American Registry of Midwives (NARM) and the core competencies of Midwives Alliance of North America (MANA). MEAC’s accreditation criteria for midwifery education programs reflect the unique components and philosophy of the Midwives Model of Care.
A midwife of technical expertise
Goal #1: The undergraduate program aims to prepare graduates to practice at the full scope of the Certified Professional Midwife credential through the demonstration of broad, integrative, and specialized knowledge.
A midwife of professional excellence
Goal #2: The undergraduate program aims to advance equity and access in midwifery, as well as to prepare graduates to serve in diverse communities in culturally safe, ethical, and collaborative ways.
A midwife of personal greatness
Goal #3: The undergraduate program aims to prepare graduates for reflective practice and a perpetual commitment to advance quality and professional direct-entry midwifery.
Midwives College of Utah. (n.d.). MCU institutional goals. Midwives College of Utah. https://www.midwifery.edu/mcu-institutional-goals/
Fall 2022
I will exercise a minimum of twice weekly. Done! The weather warming up makes this possible!
I will maintain journaling beyond the MDWF 1050 requirements. DONE! Journaling is very helpful to me
I will supplement income with placenta encapsulation. DONE! Encapsulated 10 placentas last term and taught another student how to do it!
Winter 2023
I will seek out group study situations and lean on peers for support Done! Student study day every Friday
I will read 3 books by Black/Latino/Indigenous Authors this year Working on it, 1 book down, 2 to go (Hood Feminism by Mikki Kendall)
I will combat negative self -talk and cultivate self-compassion Done! I have been having patience and encouragement for myself
Summer 2023
I will have one on one time with each child once a week at minimum. Working on it, will inquire with each kid about what they want to plan.
I will I will begin my midwifery supply wish list and share it with friends and family who may want to support me. Done!, May friends donated supplies including a LifeDop Doppler
I will continue to prioritize my mental health and keep all doctor appointments. Done!
Fall 2023/winter 2024
I will read for pleasure, another book by a black woman to work towards a previous unmet goal. Still working on it, new book started on 4/5/24
I will organize my home office. Done!
I will continue to journal a minimum of after each birth and once weekly. After births done, weekly still working on it
Academic/Professional Goals
Fall 2022
I will maintain 3.5 GPA or higher. DONE! 3.89!
I will complete phase one by the fall 2022 semester. DONE! Phase 2 in progress!
I will volunteer within my local midwifery community. Done, gave a comprehensive lecture on infant circumcision to the midwives in Oklahoma in November 2023
Winter 2023
I will attend 2 clinic days on average per week this term DONE! I love going to clinic, I'm always glad I went
I will maintain 3.5 GPA DONE! 3.9 GPA
I will support Black and Global Majority-led work and community through helpful action without centering myself
Summer 2023
I will maintain 3.5 GPA Done
I will begin catching placentas.Done
I will begin cervical assessment in labor. Done
Fall 2023/winter 2024
I will maintain 3.5 GPA working on it, difficulty with GPA due to suturing class
Taking practice primaries working on it, 2 delivered, 6 more on the books
Plan PAP day working on it, set date by 4/20/24