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COMPREHENSIVE REPORT ON CRITICAL THINKING
BASED ON 2006-2007 SUBMITTED ASSESSMENT PLANS
Formulate Outcome As certain Criteria for Success Measure Performance Observe and Summarize Results Use Results for Strengthen Program (Action Plan)
Improvement
Degree Program: ART EDUCATION (BA/BS) College/School: COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES Academic Year: 2006-2007
3. TO DEMONSTRATE THE ABILITY TO USE Direct measure Direct Measure No art ed majors took the CLAST during the past year. One Students now must pass the General & Courses in Art Education cover content material on all
CRITICAL THINKING IN A VARIETY OF WAYS-- 100% of students engage in critical analysis of art Students must complete the critical component of has already passed all sections and will intern in the fall. Art Education sections of the Florida areas from Child development to Ethics and the Law.
oral & written examples and in critical analyses works of contemporary & historical sources in oral CLAST. Teacher Certification Examination while a
with students. and written forms. student. This is administered in the
Students must pass the General & Art Education College of Education and is necessary to
The student will critique the art works of pupils in 100% of students engage in critical analysis of Section of the Florida Teacher Certification complete before internship. However, no
oral and written forms. pupil-produced art works. Examination scores other than pass/fail are available.
The student will explain how critical thinking in art 100% of students will take and successfully Indirect measures
affects their own performance and their students' complete 12 hours of Art history including Art Students are engaged in exhibitions and critiques
performances. History Survey I & II, Modern Art, and African- to discuss expressive properties, use of materials,
American Art History with a passing grade of ―C‖ or and the development of a personal style.
better. Students write papers on individual Artists, styles,
movements, cultures, etc. for presentation and
100% of students demonstrate knowledge of the inclusion in Student Electronic Portfolio.
critical vocabulary of Art History including
significant movements and persons involved.
80% of students demonstrate attainment of critical
skills on the CLAST.
Indirect measure
80% of students will indicate Superior or Adequate
attainment of Critical Thinking Skills conveyed by
coursework on Departmental Assessment Surveys
that contain a level of response as superior,
adequate, fair, or poor.
Degree Program: AFRICAN AMERICAN STUDIES (BA/BS) College/School: COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES Academic Year: 2006-2007
2. Graduates will demonstrate critical thinking Direct Measure(s) Direct Measure(s) Direct Measure(s) Results used for graduate schools More critical thinking activities should be added to the
and/or analytical skills within the subject content 85% of graduating seniors will successfully pass Faculty who teach African-American Studies 100% of the graduating seniors passed their subject content advice. General Studies courses.
area as well as other disciplines. classroom examinations administered by African courses will measure student performance through classes.
American Studies faculty and earn 70% or higher in-class examinations that will include essay
Graduates will: (AMH 3571, AMH 3572, PUP 3313, GEA 3600, questions. The department needs to better track those students who did
Understand cause and effect relationships in etc). not graduate as a result of not passing content courses.
history as it relates to the African American Faculty who teach African-American Studies
experience. 85% of graduating seniors will be required to score courses will measure student performance through Indirect Measure(s)
at least 70% in 3000 and 4000 level African a combination of in-class exams, research papers, A departmental committee will analyze the student responses
Understand and identify the roots, dynamics, American studies courses (PUP 3313, AFA 3104, and book reviews. at the end of the year.
impacts, frameworks, and vitality of a political etc).
reality as it relates to the African American Indirect Measure(s)
experience. Indirect Measure(s) The Department will administer and analyze a
Interpret various influences in African American 80% of African American Studies faculty teaching Departmental Survey to ascertain student
history and how it impacts black psychology, 3000 and 4000 level courses will respond to the responses.
economics, geography, etc. following department survey item: Describe the
quality of graduating seniors‘ analytical and critical The Department will administrator and analyze a
Understand various aspects of local, state, thinking skills (Superior, Good, Fair, Poor). Student Survey.
national, and international politics as it relates to
African and African American issues. 100% of graduating seniors will rate their
perceived analytical and critical thinking skills
(Superior, Good, Fair, Poor).
Degree Program: BIOLOGY (BA/BS) College/School: COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES Academic Year: 2006-2007
3. Graduates will be able to demonstrate the ability Direct Measure(s) Direct Measure(s) Fall 06 Fall 06 Faculty will be encouraged to incorporate critical thinking
to use critical and creative thinking in designing All of the students will be assessed on their ability • Case studies, scientific projects, biological Direct Measure(s) The exit interview did not give sufficient skills in their lectures.
and conducting experiments, analyzing results, to write essays requiring critical thinking on exams, simulations and lab exercises will be required in In MCB3010 (Microbiology), students determined the identify information regarding the students
and solve problems in the biological sciences. lab reports, and complete projects. Students will ALL biology courses. of an unknown bacterial species. The assignment required perception or critical thinking ability and
also be evaluated on their ability to think critically • A subset of question in the Major Field Test will vast amounts of critical thinking skill, and the class average this will be modified for the spring
by the Major Field Test. be used to assess the students‘ ability to think was 79.7% semester.
Indirect Measure(s) critically. In a section of BSC1010, students were required to complete
All of the students graduating with a B.S. in Biology Mendelian genetics problems. The students completed 42% Spring 07
will have a minimum 2.0 in all biology core classes. Indirect Measure(s) of the questions that required critical thinking correctly. Dr. Latinwo traveled to a critical thinking
Surveys will be conducted annually to determine • All of the students graduating with a B.S. in workshop to learn strategies that will
that the overall perception of the student‘s Biology will have a minimum 2.0 in all Biology core Indirect Measure(s) improve the faculty‘s ability to teach
experience is positive. classes. All seniors that graduated Fall 2006, had at least a 2.0 gpa. critical thinking. He made this information
• All of the program outcomes will be assessed by Surveys that measure the perception of the department are available to all faculty within the
an exit interview and an exit survey. given annually in the spring. department.
• Students completing 45 hours will also be given a
survey regarding their perception of the Spring 07
department. Responding to the survey, 70% of the Direct Measure(s)
students will indicate that they are being well In MCB3010 (Microbiology), students determined the identify
prepared to assess problems using the scientific of an unknown bacterial species. The assignment required
method. vast amounts of critical thinking skill, and the class average
• Responding to an Exit Interview, 80% of the was 86%
graduating students will indicate that they are In BOT3303 a pre and post was given to assess critical
satisfied or very satisfied with their ability to think thinking skills. The pre-test average was 30% se: 2.9%, and
critically. the post test average was 57% se: 3.5%.
A pre and post test was given in a section of BSC1010. This
test involved critical thinking and higher order thinking skills.
The pretest average was 37% standard error 1.8% and the
post test average was 60% standard error 2.8%.
On a test given to a BSC1010 Laboratory class, students
received a range of 12.4-91% of the questions correct.
Graduates of the Fall 2006 class (scores were received from
ETS spring 2007), received a mean percent correct of 32% of
questions requiring analytical/ critical thinking skills.
A critical thinking project was assigned to all students of
BSC1011 that tested the student‘s ability to prepare and
present a systematic, classification essay. The project was
designed to measure the student's ability to research, analyze
Degree Program: CHEMISTRY (BS) College/School: COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES Academic Year: 2006-2007
4. Critical thinking skills as measured by the ability Direct Measure: Direct Measure: Direct Measure(s) Assigned Faculty mentors to all the Invite outside speakers to give scientific seminars.
to solve chemical problems, read, evaluate, and All graduating seniors will have earned a mean All graduating seniors will develop and orally 90% of graduating seniors passed the capstone Seminar students enrolled in the Seminar Course.
interpret chemical and general scientific grade of ―B‖ or higher in the capstone seminar defend a seminar based on an article in a journal Course.
information. course. published by the American Chemical Society that
will be judged as good or excellent by a team of at Indirect Measure(s)
Indirect Measure: least three faculty members. The Annual Report will be submitted to ACS at the end of the
A good feedback from the American Chemical session.
Society Committee on Professional Training on the Indirect Measure:
student research reports. Feedback from the American Chemical Society
Committee on Professional Training (or other
external examiners) on research reports submitted
by students that are included in the Department‘s
Annual report.
Degree Program: B.S. IN COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES/SYSTEMS College/School: COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES Academic Year: 2006-2007
3. Graduates will be able to demonstrate the Direct Measure(s) Direct Measure(s) Direct Measure(s) The courses for critical thinking skills are The main content knowledge courses now require
acquisition of critical thinking skills. At least a combined measure of 75% from the total The comprehensive final exam, projects and below goals. The course measures students to recite the intermediate lesson materials to the
C. Main content knowledge direct measures as specified in the sub outcomes programming assignments are used to measure C - Measure 55% D - Measure 54% exceed the goals for Software instructors during a separate weekly class for recitations.
D. Algorithm design and programming skills C, D, and E which follows. performance E - Measure 85% Combined Measure 65% development lifecycle methodology. Also, programming performance should improve due to
E. Software development lifecycle methodology Indirect Measure(s) Indirect Measure(s) However, the main content knowledge the Recitation class for Data Structures and Computer
At least a combined measure of 70% from the total The internship supervisor‘s Evaluation Report is Indirect Measure(s) and algorithm design and programming Concepts.
indirect measures as specified in the sub outcomes used to measure the student‘s abilities. Also, the skills are below both direct and indirect
C, D, and E which follows. exit survey is used to measure the student‘s C - Measure 70% D - Measure 68% goals.
(See sheets which follows for sub outcomes C, D, employment or advanced studies objectives. E - Measure 81% Combined Measure 73%
E)
Degree Program: CRIMINAL JUSTICE (BS) College/School: COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES Academic Year: 2006-2007
2. Students and graduates shall demonstrate the Direct Measure(s) Direct Measure(s) Direct Measure(s) Need for better coordination across In CCJ 4947, students shall have their presentations
ability to analyze, synthesize, and evaluate CCJ 4934 -Test Scores/Term Paper/Position Paper 90% of all graduating students shall be able to critical core courses so that student skills videotaped and reviewed in conjunction with the
criminological issues. write/present a position essay that demonstrates CCJ 4934 has not been offered over the past two semesters. improve as they complete and enter the internship director and CCJ instructors.
CCJ 4947 - Agency Paper/Career and Academic the ability to apply principles of criminal justice at next core course. Explore use of
Work Plan/Internship Assessment paper/Daily the grade level of ―C‖ or better. Students who are enrolled in CCJ 4947 make presentations common rubric across core courses of
Logs on their professional field experience. CCJ 2010, CCJ 3610, CCJ 3702, CCJ
CCJ 4934 and CCJ 4947 shall be taught each 3510, CCJ 4012 and CCJ 4700
In CCJ 4934 and CCJ 4947 criminal justice semester to test students‘ comprehension of CCJ
faculty/internship director shall evaluate cumulative concepts and issues. Indirect Measure(s)
project. CCJ 4934 has not been offered over the past two semesters.
Indirect Measure(s)
Indirect Measure(s) Graduating students shall report on their exit Students who are enrolled in the CCJ 4947 (internship)
Exit Interview self-evaluation of new/improved skills interviews satisfaction with improvement in critical complete an exit survey at the end of the semester. The
thinking skills. internship exit survey is designed to assess various elements
of the internship experience. In addition to this survey, the
internship work site supervisor completes a midterm in which
the student is rated on the following: pre-employment
comprehension skills; the student‘s knowledge of the agency,
etc. Ninety percent on the students enrolled in the internship
during the Fall 2006 and Spring 2007 semesters have
received ratings ranging from ―very good‖ to ―outstanding.‖
Degree Program: ECONOMICS (BA/BS) College/School: COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES Academic Year: 2006-2007
1. Critical Thinking Skills Direct Measure(s): Fall 06 Fall 06 Efforts will be intensified to help students Improving critical thinking and achieving the targets of the
• Demonstrate ability to distinguish between macro- Students (seniors) are expected to complete Direct Measure Direct Measure(s) with tutorials and to ensure that students direct and indirect measures will enable the Economics
and micro-economic issues. research paper and essay exams graded on Seventy percent (70%) of the students (seniors) take the prerequisites before
The target set at eighty percent (80%) was not met but was off Program to achieve its Action Plan of ―Increasing the
• Identify and apply economizing problems issues content and style in the following capstone passed the above capstone courses (ECP 4403; by ten percent (10%). registering/taking the above capstone retention rate to eighty percent (80%) and increasing the
in real-life through cost-benefit analysis. courses: ECP 4403: Economics of Industrial ECP 4703; ECO 4704; and ECO 4713) with grade courses. More than one section of the average number of students graduated every year from
• Demonstrate ability to collect data and construct Organization, ECP 4703: Managerial Economics, of ―C‖ or better. Indirect Measure(s) capstone courses would be taught to twenty-six (26) to thirty-six (36).‖ This will be achieved
and estimate economic models. For instance, ECO 4704: International Trade, and ECO 4713: The target was not achieved here either. However, there is a ensure lower class-size and closer through a reduction in the student-teacher ratio in the
forecasting economic trends using econometric International Finance. Eighty percent (80%) of twenty percent (20%) improvement relative to Spring attention to students. capstone courses by creating more than one section of
models. students taking these courses will pass with a Indirect Measure Semester, 2006. these courses. The department faculty will organize
• Observe and analyze real data; formulate grade of ―C‖ or better. Sixty percent (60%) of the seniors surveyed tutorials/Labs for students in these capstone courses.
explanations of cause and effect relationship indicated that they are satisfied with the projects Spring 07 Faculty teaching these courses will be required to have a
(hypothesis) based upon facts; accept, reject, or Rubrics: Design course projects for the students. and instruction in the capstone courses. This is Direct Measure(s) conference with students receiving failing mid-term grades
modify hypothesis; understand the difference More than ninety percent (90%) of seniors taking below the expected seventy-five percent (75%) The target set at seventy-five percent (75%) was not met but to discuss how best to help students do better in these
between inductive and deductive reasoning, the above courses will satisfactorily complete (―C‖ target range. was off by six percent (6%). However, the above achieved courses.
positive and normative economics. or better) their projects. result is biased because only three capstone courses (ECP
Spring 07 4703, ECO 4223, and ECO 4713) are used in its calculation.
Indirect Measure(s): Direct Measure
In an exit survey, more than seventy-five percent Sixty-nine percent (69%) of the students (seniors) Indirect Measure(s)
(75%) of graduating seniors will rank the passed the above capstone courses (ECP 4703; The target was not achieved here either. However, there is a
instruction in the above capstone courses ECO 4223; and ECO 4713) with grade of ―C‖ or twenty percent (20%) improvement relative to Spring
favorable by responding to the following survey better. Semester, 2006.
question: ―Please rank the level of satisfaction with
the instruction in ECP 4403; ECP 4703; ECO 4704; Indirect Measure
and ECO 4713‖. Sixty percent (60%) of the seniors surveyed
More than eighty-percent (80%) of seniors who indicated that they are satisfied with the projects
complete these projects will rate them satisfactory and instruction in the capstone courses. This is
by responding to the following survey question: below the expected seventy-five percent (75%)
―Please rate the level of satisfaction with the target range.
knowledge gained through instruction in writing
research projects in the capstone courses ---ECP
4403; ECP 4703; ECO 4704; ECO 4713; and ECO
4223‖.
Degree Program: ENGLISH (BS) College/School: COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES Academic Year: 2006-2007
3. CRITICAL THINKING DIRECT MEASURE: Direct Measure(s): Written assignments, exams, Fall 06 Fall 06 The Department of English Action Plan has not fully been
85% of the graduating seniors will demonstrate a research projects, presentations 71.8 % of English/ English Education majors demonstrate Results will be considered in the designimplemented. However, some steps have been made to
Graduates will demonstrate a proficiency for critical proficiency for critical thinking and analytical skills satisfactory critical thinking skills in 3000 and 4000 level of a capstone course (ENG 4930) that strengthen English and English Education majors. These
thinking and analytical skills within the subject by scoring 75% or higher in 3000 and 4000 level courses by scoring 75% or higher on locally developed exams steps include: 1) The development of a workshop series
will be added to the curriculum to assist
content area as well as other disciplines. courses. Indirect Measure(s): Student Survey that will be graded holistically in accordance with the English and English Education majors available to all English and English Education majors to
department rubric. successfully matriculate through the improve writing skills, research and documentation
Courses Impacted include, but not limited to: AML program. knowledge, and critical thinking skills. 2) The
3122, ENL 3013, ENL 3034, AML 4610, AML 4934, Spring 07 development of a working reading list for English and
ENG 3048, ENL 4331, Direct Measure(s) Spring 07 English Education majors. 3) The development of a
For the academic year, 71.4% of the majors mastered the The results from this data will assist the capstone course (ENG 4930) that will have specific
INDIRECT MEASURE: intended program outcomes as outlined in the Academic Department Assessment Committee and objectives/ outcomes that graduating seniors must
80% of graduating English majors will respond to Learning Compact. This percentage is by far not an accurate faculty in revising the current learning complete prior to leaving the English program.
the English Department Senior Exit Survey in order indication of the performance of majors taking upper level outcomes and developing additional
to provide feedback on student perceptions of their courses in the English Department because many faculty outcomes, if necessary, that are more
program experience. members teaching these courses did not submit data. specific to the learning objectives
identified in upper level English courses.
80% of students responding to the survey item Indirect Measure(s)
inquiring about how often they might ―Apply An English Department Senior Exit survey was not
material learned in an English class to other areas, administered because the survey is currently being revised.
i.e. job, internship, etc or another class‖ will
indicate ―very often,‖ implying they are satisfied
with their program experience
See attached Senior Exit Survey
Degree Program: ENGLISH EDUCATION (BA/BS) College/School: COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES Academic Year: 2006-2007
3. CRITICAL THINKING DIRECT MEASURE: Direct Measure(s): Written assignments, exams, Fall 06 Fall 06 The Department of English Action Plan has not fully been
85% of the graduating seniors will demonstrate a research projects, presentations 71.8 % of English/ English Education majors demonstrate implemented. However, some steps have been made to
Results will be considered in the design
Graduates will demonstrate a proficiency for critical proficiency for critical thinking and analytical skills proficiency of critical thinking skills in 3000 and 4000 level of a capstone course (ENG 4930) that strengthen English and English Education majors. These
thinking and analytical skills within the subject by scoring 75% or higher in 3000 and 4000 level courses by scoring 75% or higher on locally developed exams steps include: 1) The development of a workshop series
will be added to the curriculum to assist
content area as well as other disciplines. courses. Indirect Measure(s): Student Survey that will be graded holistically in accordance with the English and English Education majors available to all English and English Education majors to
department rubric. successfully matriculate through the improve writing skills, research and documentation
Courses Impacted include, but not limited to: AML program. knowledge, and critical thinking skills. 2) The
3122, ENL 3013, ENL 3034, AML 4610, AML 4934, Spring 07 development of a working reading list for English and
ENG 3048, ENL 4331, Direct Measure(s) Spring 07 English Education majors. 3) The development of a
For the academic year, 71.4% of the majors mastered the The results from this data will assist the capstone course (ENG 4930) that will have specific
INDIRECT MEASURE: intended program outcomes as outlined in the Academic Department Assessment Committee and objectives/ outcomes that graduating seniors must
80% of graduating English majors will respond to Learning Compact. This percentage is by far not an accurate faculty in revising the current learning complete prior to leaving the English program.
the English Department Senior Exit Survey in order indication of the performance of majors taking upper level outcomes and developing additional
to provide feedback on student perceptions of their courses in the English Department because many faculty outcomes, if necessary, that are more
program experience. members teaching these courses did not submit data. specific to the learning objectives
identified in upper level English courses.
80% of students responding to the survey item Indirect Measure(s)
inquiring about how often they might ―Apply An English Department Senior Exit survey was not
material learned in an English class to other areas, administered because the survey is currently being revised.
i.e. job, internship, etc or another class‖ will
indicate ―very often,‖ implying they are satisfied
with their program experience
See attached Senior Exit Survey
Degree Program: FINE ARTS (BA/BS) College/School: COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES Academic Year: 2006-2007
2. Critical Thinking & Evaluation: Fine Arts Direct Methods Direct Methods Direct Methods Critical thinking methods in classes, Action plan students will be required to give an academic
graduates will demonstrate the ability to use critical Each student is required to pass (minimum of ―C‖ In Fall 2005 over 85% of all students have attained 80% of the students passed the CLAST. pattern of creative, theoretical and presentation 30 minutes that highlight their knowledge of
and creative thinking in analyzing, synthesizing, grade) for the a minimum evaluative practices. practical and academic knowledge in Visual Arts and Art
evaluating and producing various types of practical research component / oral presentation / or of ―C‖ grade for the research component/ oral Critical and creative thinking in analyzing synthesizing, Fine History as it relates to their individual work.
fine art media; reference art historical contexts in critique specific to the discipline. presentation / or critique specific to the discipline. Art production
relation to the practical measure of fine art
production. Indirect Methods Indirect Methods Indirect Methods
1. Demonstrate writing skills and the ability to Every student will evaluate each course with a In Fall 2005 over 85% of the students gave an Each standardized assessment survey will be reviewed and
utilize research tools minimum of 2 evaluation of suggestions made by the faculty to the corresponding
(i.e; Library, internet, etc.). (good) upon completion with a standardized 3.27 (0-4, 4 = highest assessment) for the line professor.
2. Build critical, historical, philosophical and Assessment Survey developed by the Visual Arts item in a survey developed by the faculty that
productive perspective for the general student body faculty. evaluates critical thinking upon completion.
through a pattern of creative, theoretical and
evaluative practices. Each survey will be collected, reviewed and
catalogued by the
3. Conduct visual / written research by selecting Visual Arts faculty with a report presented to the
and managing both acting professor.
traditional and unconventional resources to inform
decision- making.
Degree Program: FRENCH (BS) College/School: COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES Academic Year: 2006-2007
2. CRITICAL THINKING: Apply critical thinking to Direct Measure(s) Direct Measure(s) Exams, quizzes and Fall 06 The percent above is as a result of the The following Action Plan had been accomplished:
learning and real world situations. All majors must earn a grade of ―C‖ or better in all compositions will be based on appropriate rubrics. Direct Measure(s) following: 1) The Department relocated summer 2004. The modular
Develop their critical thinking abilities making upper level French courses, for example, FRE 80% received ― A‖, 10% received ―B‖, 10% received ―C‘ 1) A permanent facility which includes unit that now houses the Department has fiber-optics for
connection between language, literature, and 3440 Business French, and FRE 3420 Advanced Indirect Measure(s) Exit interview. Spring 2006 classroom, which have the latest internet connectivity
culture through provoking reading about the French Grammar. 75% received ― A‖, 20 % received ―B‖, 5% received ―C‘ Fall technology, equipped computer lab, 2) The Department strongly encourage students to
culture, the political and social situations reflected 2006 conference room, lounge, and faculty participate in study abroad programs, and works in
in the piece of work. Indirect Measure(s) office space. collaboration with the Office of International Programs and
Critically interpret literary works by Spanish writers Exit interview. The interview will confirm that at Indirect Measure(s) 2) Increase the number of full-time Development
of various genres, periods, traditions, and ethnic least 90% of the students will demonstrate the Exit survey needs to be updated in order to evaluate faculty to prevent the need for adjunct 3) Five tenured faculty members
backgrounds. ability of interpretation, critical thinking as well as satisfaction of performance from the department. teachers, and allow the faculty the 4) The Department has selected a curriculum committee
The student will be competent in literary analysis. analytical skills by using correct, lucid, and cogent opportunity to prepare department-wide in order to review and update the French and Spanish
rhetorical strategies in lingua. (e.g., adequate Spring 07 curriculum revision projects. curriculum by using a common core of outcomes for each
semantic, free of error in mechanics, usage, Direct Measure(s) 3) Increase the language offerings course.
grammar and spelling) 70% received ― A‖, 10% received ―B‖, 0% received ―C‘ Spring 4) Develop and implement a strategic 5) The Department has completed the departmental
2006 plan to attract more majors to its major website.
73% received ― A‖, 2 % received ―B‖, 0% received ―C‘ Fall programs.
2006 5) Establish at least two major tracks for
major programs in French.
Indirect Measure(s) 6) Review current curriculum for the
Exit survey needs to be updated in order to evaluate service courses as well those as those
satisfaction of performance from the department. for major programs.
7) Establish a curriculum committee that
establishes a common core of outcomes
for each course regardless of who
teaches it.
8) Create and launch a departmental
website
Degree Program: SPANISH (BS) College/School: COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES Academic Year: 2006-2007
2. CRITICAL THINKING: Apply critical thinking to Direct Measure(s) All Spanish majors will earn at Direct Measure(s) Exams, quizzes and Fall 1) Class size need to be reduced to The following Action Plan had been accomplished:
learning and real world situations. least a grade of ―C‖ or better in all upper level compositions will be graded based on appropriate Direct Measure(s) ensure more beneficial student-student 1) The Department relocated summer 2004. The modular
• Develop their critical thinking abilities making Spanish courses, for example, SPN 3420 rubrics. 33% received ―A‖, 46% received ― B‖, 20% received ― C‖ and faculty interaction. unit that now houses the Department has fiber-optics for
connection between language, literature, and Advanced Spanish Grammar, and SPN 4930 Spring 2006 2) A permanent facility which includes internet connectivity
culture through provoking reading about the Special Topics for Spanish. Indirect Measure(s) Exit interview. 43% received ―A‖, 31% received ―B‖, 26 % received ― C‖ Fall classroom, which have the latest 2) Class size has been ― reduced‖ to approximately 25
culture, the political and social situations reflected 2006 technology, equipped computer lab, students for the lower level courses
in the piece of work. Indirect Measure conference room, lounge, and faculty 3) The Department strongly encourage students to
• Critically interpret literary works by Spanish The interview will confirm that 90% of the students Indirect Measure office space. participate in study abroad programs, and works in
writers of various genres, periods, traditions, and will demonstrate the ability of interpretation, critical Exit survey needs to be updated in order to evaluate 3) Increase the number of full-time collaboration with the Office of International Programs and
ethnic backgrounds. thinking as well as analytical skills by using correct, satisfaction of performance from the department. faculty to prevent the need for adjunct Development
lucid, and cogent rhetorical strategies in lingua. teachers, and allow the faculty the 4) Five tenured faculty members
The student will be competent in literary analysis. (e.g., adequate semantic, free of error in Spring 07 opportunity to prepare department-wide 5) The Department has selected a curriculum committee
mechanics, usage, grammar and spelling) Direct Measure(s) curriculum revision projects. in order to review and update the French and Spanish
31% received ―A‖, 36% received ― B‖, 20% received ― C‖ 4) Increase the language offerings curriculum by using a common core of outcomes for each
Spring 2006 5) Develop and implement a strategic course.
43% received ―A‖, 31% received ―B‖, 16 % received ― C‖ Fall plan to attract more majors to its major 6) The Department has completed the departmental
2006 programs. website. .
6) Review current curriculum for the 7) The Department has established a National Hispanic
Indirect Measure service courses as well those as those Honor Society; Sigma Delta Pi.
Exit survey needs to be updated in order to evaluate for major programs.
satisfaction of performance from the department. 7) Establish a curriculum committee that
establishes a common core of outcomes
for each course regardless of who
teaches it.
8) Create and launch a departmental
website
Degree Program: HISTORY (BA/BS) College/School: COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES Academic Year: 2006-2007
2. Graduates will demonstrate critical thinking Direct Measure(s) Direct Measure(s) Direct Measure(s) Results used for graduate schools More critical thinking activities should be added to the
and/or analytical skills within the subject content 1. 85% of graduating seniors will successfully pass 1. Faculty who teach History courses will measure 1. 100% of the graduating seniors passed their subject advice. General Studies courses.
area as well as other disciplines. classroom examinations administered by History student performance through in-class examinations content classes.
faculty and earn 70% or higher in 3000 & 4000 that will include essay questions. 2. The department needs to better track those students who
Graduates will: level courses. 2. Faculty who teach History courses will measure did not graduate as a result of not passing content courses.
Sort historical evidence topically and 2. 85% of graduating seniors will be required to student performance through a combination of in- Indirect Measure(s)
chronologically. score at least 70% in 3000 and 4000 level History class exams, research papers, and book reviews. A departmental committee will analyze the student responses
Understand cause and effect relationships in courses. Indirect Measure(s) at the end of the year.
history. Indirect Measure(s) The Department will administer and analyze a
Critically evaluate and analyze historical data. 80% of History faculty teaching 3000 and 4000 Departmental Survey to ascertain student
Identify the influence of history on different people, level courses will respond to the following responses.
places, and things. department survey item: Describe the quality of The Department will administrator and analyze a
Interpret various historical events which graduating seniors‘ analytical and critical thinking Student Survey.
demonstrate and explain change over time. skills (Superior, Good, Fair, Poor).
Recognize and explain historical trends (i.e., 100% of graduating seniors will rate their
historiography). perceived analytical and critical thinking skills
(Superior, Good, Fair, Poor).
Degree Program: JAZZ STUDIES (BA/BS) College/School: COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES Academic Year: 2006-2007
2. Graduates will demonstrate the ability to use Direct Measure Direct Measure Direct Measure Direct Measure The Jazz Studies faculty to continue to work closely with
critical and creative thinking in analyzing, All graduates will earn a ―C‖ or better in the jazz All students received a grad of ―C‖ or better on the All students received a grad of ―C‖ or better on the Senior The Department of Music will continue to students on improvisational techniques with performances
synthesizing, and performing different styles of jazz Improvisation sequence of courses, which is the Senior Recital hearing Recital hearing. provide performance opportunities for on and off campus.
music. hallmark of the jazz studies program. To be able to students to ensure better performance on
improvise is imperative. All graduating students will Indirect Measure Indirect Measure senior recital hearings.
pass a junior and senior recital hearing. Students did show improved improvisational skills Students did show improved improvisational skills by doing
by doing reasonably on all recital programs. reasonably on all recital programs. Indirect Measure
Indirect Measure The Department will continue to offer
Faculty feedback concerning student performances students
in small and large groups confirms that the opportunities to further study
students demonstrated improvisational skills improvisation to improve even more.
necessary to ensure success as a performing
musician. All students will pass the senior recital
hearing with 100% approval.
Degree Program: MATHEMATICS (BS) College/School: COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES Academic Year: 2006-2007
3. Demonstrate critical thinking skills measured by Direct Measure(s)
the ability to apply mathematical methods to the All graduating seniors (1) will develop and
solution of real-world as well as theoretical complete an independent mathematical research
problems. project that has been approved by the instructor of
the senior seminar course and 75% will earn a
mean grade of ‗B‘ or higher or (2) will participate in
an undergraduate research program and 90% will
earn at least a ‗good‘ evaluation. The above
assessment will be based upon an appropriate
rubric.
Indirect Measure(s)
Feedback from undergraduate and graduate
faculty from other research institutions concerning
student projects will confirm that the graduates
demonstrated critical thinking skills in preparation
for work in industry/government and/or success in
mathematics related graduate programs.
Degree Program: MATHEMATICS EDUCATION (BS) College/School: COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES Academic Year: 2006-2007
3. Demonstrate critical thinking skills measured by Direct Measure(s)
the ability to discuss current topics in secondary All graduating seniors will complete a research
mathematics education. report discussing a current topic in secondary
mathematics education that has been approved by
the 3000 level course instructor and receive a
grade of ‗B‖ or higher.
Indirect Measure(s)
Feedback from graduate and undergraduate
faculty from other research institutions concerning
student research reports will confirm that the
students demonstrated critical thinking skills in
preparation for classroom teaching and/or success
in a mathematics related graduate program will be
included in the Department‘s Annual Report.
Degree Program: MUSIC EDUCATION (BA/BS) College/School: COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES Academic Year: 2006-2007
2. CRITCIAL THINKING SKILLS: Analyze works, Direct Measure Direct Measure Direct Measure More sessions were offered as review for More resources are needed, keyboards, instruments,
distinguish time periods; perform using appropriate Students will be given a listening exam by 80% of students will receive passing scores on Results show that graduating students did receive a grade of FTCE. Courses related to FTCE recording and audio-visual equipment.
historical practices. identifying the period of music, composer and listening examinations B or better on exams. were offered later in the curriculum, so The Department of Music is in the process of applying for
composition students can better retain the grants and other avenues to receive funds to purchase
Indirect Measure Indirect Measure information. keyboards, instruments, recording and other audio-visual
Indirect Measure 80% of Graduates will receive a passing score on Results show that 80% of graduates did pass FTCE. The Department of Music is requiring the equipment.
Graduates will take the FTCE Subject Area Exam the FTCE Subject Area. students to listen to all periods of music
to prepare for the listening portion of
FTCE.
Degree Program: MUSIC PERFORMANCE (BS) College/School: COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES Academic Year: 2006-2007
2. Critical Thinking Skills: Graduates will Direct Measure Direct Measure Direct Measure More sessions were offered as review for More resources are needed, keyboards, instruments,
demonstrate the ability to use critical and creative All graduating students will pass a junior and senior 80% of students will be given a listening exam by Results show that graduating students did receive a grade of FTCE. Courses related to FTCE recording and audio-visual equipment.
thinking in analyzing, synthesizing, and evaluating recital hearing. identifying the period of music, composer, and B or better on exams. were offered later in the curriculum, so The Department of Music is in the process of applying for
various styles of music as they relate to their composition. students can better retain the grants and other avenues to receive funds to purchase
performing medium. Indirect Measure Indirect Measure information. keyboards, instruments, recording and other audio-visual
The faculty jury committee will confirm this Indirect Measure Results show that 80% of graduates did pass GRE. The Department of Music is requiring the equipment.
measure 80% of Graduates will receive a passing score on students to listen to all periods of music
the GRE Subject Area. to prepare for the listening portion of
graduate entrance exams.
Degree Program: PHILOSOPHY & RELIGION (BS) College/School: COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES Academic Year: 2006-2007
2.Demonstrate competence in critical thinking. Direct Measure Direct Measure Direct Measure More emphasis was placed on critical The Action Plan is to increase the effectiveness in
80% of the students will pass the analytic section The analytic section of the CLAST. 80% of the students passed the analytic section of the thinking methods in classes, including teaching critical thinking by revising and enhancing
of the CLAST. CLAST. adding formals sections on the relevant existing teaching methodologies as well as devising new
Indirect Measure critical thinking skills (for example, moral methods as needed. The assessment rubric will also be
Indirect Measure Assessment of papers, exercises and other written reasoning). revised in order to provide a more effective measure of
Students can create and evaluate arguments. and oral work in classes. Indirect Measure data. The university results in critical thinking on the
Students can create and evaluate arguments. MAPP test indicate that students are not acquiring critical
thinking skills in the university at large. Steps are being
considered that will assist in enhancing critical thinking
both within the program itself and in the university in
general.
Degree Program: PHYSICS (BS) College/School: COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES Academic Year: 2006-2007
2. Critical Thinking Skills: Direct Measure Direct Measure Direct Measure(s): Critical thinking skills in the canonical Students have recommended more A faculty rotation scheme to address the student
• Extract information from physics text through A graduating physics major should have solved A graduating physics major will have passing grade sense are inseparable from problem solving skills; FAMU interactive problem solving exercises in suggestions discussed above will be (provisionally)
analytic reading many and different kinds of problems in various of ―C‖ or higher in PHY2048, PHY2049, PHY3101, physics B.Sc graduates have illustrated competence in those collaboration with faculty and informal implemented.
PHY2048, PHY2049, PHY3101, PHY4221, physics and other science and math courses. The PHY4221, PHY4802L, PHY4323, PHY4324, skills when they pass a given course. meetings on subjects that are considered
PHY4802L, PHY4323, PHY4324, PHZ4303, measure of one‘s critical ability of solving problems PHY3503, PHY4604, PHY4936, PHY3424C, cutting edge in physics.
PHY4936, PHZ3113, PHZ3114 is demonstrated by the grades student receives in PHY4703, PHZ3302, PHZ4404, PHZ4303, Indirect Measure(s): Faculty, both on campus and external,
•Calculate and interpret the results of various, various course work (PHY2048, PHY2049, PHY4936, PHZ3113, PHZ3114 have (in collective conversations) noticed the qualitative
physics problems PHY3101, PHY4221, PHY4802L, PHY4323, strides made by B.Sc. students in regards to critical thinking
PHY2048, PHY2049, PHY3101, PHY4221, PHY4324, PHY3503, PHY4604, PHY4936, 80% of graduating seniors will have a passing approaches to problem solving.
PHY4802L, PHY4323, PHY4324, PHY3503, PHY3424C, PHY4703, PHZ3302, PHZ4404, grade of ―C‖ or higher in a special problems course
PHY4604, PHY4936, PHY3424C, PHY4703, PHZ4303, PHY4936, PHZ3113, PHZ3114) (PHY4936)
PHZ3302, PHZ4404, PHZ4303, PHY4936,
PHZ3113, PHZ3114 A graduating senior takes a special problems Indirect Measure
•Solve real world engineering problems using course to apply his knowledge of physics under a If 80% of employers think FAMU Physics majors
physics principles stewardship of a mentor. (PHY4936) compare favorably with students from
PHY2048, PHY2049, PHY3101, PHY4221, Other schools this will be judged a success.
PHY48O2L, PHY4323, PHY4324, PHY3503, Indirect Measure
PHY4604, PHY4936, PHY3424C, PHY4703, Students during their sophomore and junior year
PHZ3302, PHZ4404, PHZ4303, PHY4936, summers, will participate in at least one summer
PHZ3113, PHZ3114 research experience at FAMU or at a national lab
•Develop models of physical systems or another university. The employers will be asked
PHY2048, PHY2049, PHY3101, PHY4221, to evaluate FAMU Physics student‘s critical
PHY4802L, PHY4323, PHY4324, PHY3503, thinking skills.
PHY4604, PHY4936, PHY3424C, PHY4703,
PHZ3302, PHY4404, PHZ4303, PHY4936,
PHZ3113, PHZ3114
Degree Program: POLITICAL SCIENCE (BS) College/School: COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES Academic Year: 2006-2007
2. Graduates will demonstrate critical thinking Direct Measures: Direct Measure(s) Direct Measure(s) Results used for graduate schools 1. More critical analysis class discussions of subject
and/or analytical skills within the subject content 1. 85% of graduating seniors will successfully pass 1. Faculty will measure student performance In Summer 2006, grades of 70% or higher were earned by advice. matters for all courses.
area as well as other disciplines. classroom examinations administered by Political through a combination of essays, multiple-choice 90% and 80% of the students in POS 3603 and POS 3673, 2. More student projects for all classes
Graduates will: Science Department faculty and earn 70% or questions, and research papers. respectively; and in Fall 2006, grades of 70% or higher were
Understand and identify the roots, dynamics, higher (POS 2041, POS 2112, CPO 2002, INR 2. Faculty will measure student performance earned by 98%, 97%, and 96% of students in POS 4936,
impacts, frameworks, and vitality of a political 2002, POS 2001, etc). through a combination of essays, multiple-choice POT 4064, and POS 3413, respectively.
reality. questions, and research papers. Indirect Measure(s)
Recognize and separate relevant features of 2. 85% of graduating seniors will be required to Indirect Measure(s) The essay tests and class papers positively enhance critical
specific political problems. score at least 70% in 3000 and 4000 level Political The Department will administer and analyze a thinking skills.
Understands various aspects of local, state, Science courses (POS 4936, POS 3603, etc). Departmental Survey to ascertain student
national, and international politics. responses.
Indirect Measures: The Department will administrator and analyze a
80% of Political Science Department faculty Student Survey.
teaching 3000 and 4000 level courses will respond
to the following department survey item: Describe
the quality of graduating seniors‘ analytical and
critical thinking skills (Superior, Good, Fair, Poor).
100% of graduating seniors will rate their
perceived analytical and critical thinking skills
(Superior, Good, Fair, Poor).
Degree Program: PSYCHOLOGY (BA/BS) College/School: COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES Academic Year: 2006-2007
3.Critical Thinking Skills Direct Measure(s) Direct Measure(s) Direct Measure(s) 1.Augmentation of quantitative 1.All the psychology courses with direct or indirect claim
Students will demonstrate the ability to analyze, 1.All of the graduating majors will earn ―C‖ or a Computational in-class Mid-term and Final 1.All of the graduating majors earned a ―C‖ or higher grade in methodological skills of students by to critical thinking algorithm are required courses for ALL
interpret and synthesize empirical data and higher grade in Psychological Statistics, PSY 3204 examinations and research paper Psychological Statistics, PSY 3204 introducing statistical package or our majors. 100% of our graduating seniors earned a ―C‖
theoretical articles. 2.Random sampling of 10% of students completing 2.78% of our sophomores and juniors who registered for Microsoft Excel to the learning process. or better in all our required courses. Since the whole
1. Describe and apply the experimental method to a research project in EXP3704 will be evaluated by Indirect Measure(s) Psychological Statistics, PSY 3204, received a C or higher 2.Encouraging good students (GPA 3.0 psychological enterprise is based on experimentation, it is
psychological problems/issues a team of professors utilizing a rubric and will Attendance of at least one seminar or scientific grade. or better) to take the ―Direct Individual reasonable to say that Experimental Psychology course is
2. Analyze, critique, and apply behavioral theories minimally obtain a grade of ―C‖ or better. conference. 3.All of the graduating majors earned a ―C‖ or higher grade in Studies‖ course, that serve to provide the linchpin to theorizing about behavior in psychology. A
and concepts to social problems Experimental Psychology, EXP3704.. opportunity for independent research. basic, immutable, incontrovertible tool of the scientific
3. Critically evaluate published research articles Indirect Measure(s) process anywhere and in any field is a laboratory. This
and integrate the information in a research 1.80% of the Psychology Department faculty will Indirect Measure(s) tool is a nonexistent commodity in our department. What
proposal respond to a survey question that the Imhotep Not measured. The Imhotep research conference is still a passes as a laboratory is ambulatory, at best. Provision of
research summaries of their students reflect month away. a laboratory space will strengthen the program
satisfactory/good understanding of the research In a survey of graduating seniors, 10% of the sample would immeasurably, and augment the skills of our students,
paper presentations. attest to having participated in some research with a faculty albeit increase their postFAMU opportunities.
member. 2.The objectives listed above will be incorporated into the
outcome matrix described in association with Outcome 1.
3.Specific changes to the above listed outcomes will be
revised as deemed necessary during the review process
described in association with Outcome 1. These changes
will include a) clarifying the
language of the existing outcomes, b)
refining the criteria for success and
performance measures to better assess
the outcomes, and c) investigating
alternative assessment methods,
4.Step 3 will be revised to reflect the
measures used in conjunction with the
criteria for success.
Degree Program: SOCIAL SCIENCES (BA/BS) College/School: COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES Academic Year: 2006-2007
2. Graduates will demonstrate critical thinking Direct Measure(s) Direct Measure(s) Direct Measure(s) Results used for graduate schools More research papers for most classes.
and/or analytical skills within the subject content 1. 85% of graduating seniors will successfully pass 1. Faculty will measure student performance 1. In Summer 2006, grades of 70% or higher were earned by advice.
area as well as other disciplines. classroom examinations administered by Social through a combination of essays, multiple-choice 94% and 84% of the students in WHO 1022 and AMH 2010, More class presentations for most classes.
Studies faculty and earn 70% or higher (AMH questions, and research papers. respectively; and in Fall 2006, grades of 70% or higher were
Graduates will 2010, AMH 3572, PUP 3313, GEA 3600, WHO 2. Faculty will measure student performance earned by 98%, 97%, and 96% of students in POS 4936,
Understand how ideas and beliefs, decisions, and 1012, etc). through a combination of essays, multiple-choice POT 4064, and POS 3413, respectively.
chance events have been used in the process of 2. 85% of graduating seniors will be required to questions, and research papers. Indirect Measure(s)
writing and interpreting history. score at least 70% in 3000 and 4000 level Social Indirect Measure(s) The essay tests and class papers positively enhance critical
Recognize key elements in understanding history Studies courses (PUP 3313, AFA 3104, etc). The Department will administer and analyze a thinking skills.
(e.g., cultural achievements, major figures, Indirect Measure(s) Departmental Survey to ascertain student
historical contexts, geo-political boundaries, and 80% of Social Studies faculty teaching 3000 and responses.
social and political developments). 4000 level courses will respond to the following The Department will administrator and analyze a
Understand the economic, social, and political department survey item: Describe the quality of Student Survey.
interactions that have shaped the development of graduating seniors‘ analytical and critical thinking
this country. skills (Superior, Good, Fair, Poor).
Understand how to use a variety of maps, 100% of graduating seniors will rate their
geographic technologies, and other geographic perceived analytical and critical thinking skills
representations to address geographic problems. (Superior, Good, Fair, Poor).
Discuss competing ideas, concepts, and theories
about the linkage between politics and social,
cultural, economic, and geographical factors
across various time periods.
Understand how wages and prices are determined
in market, command, and mixed economic
systems.
Degree Program: SOCIOLOGY (BS) College/School: COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES Academic Year: 2006-2007
2. Students and graduates shall demonstrate the Direct Measure(s) Direct Measure(s) Direct Measure(s) Continue to work across core courses to Review and revise exit interview instrument to ensure it
ability to analyze, synthesize, and evaluate 90% of all graduating students shall be able to Juniors and Seniors undertake individual and group projects.
90% of all graduating students shall be able to develop teaching and assessment addresses the indirect measures of the Academic
sociological issues. write a position essay that demonstrates the ability They present their findings in a poster session. They also
write a position essay that demonstrates the ability strategies to improve writing skills (i.e. Learning Compact.
to apply principles of the sociological imagination complete essay exams graded on content and style; analyze,
to apply principles of the sociological imagination revise and resubmit assignments). Ensure exit interview is administered to all graduating
at the grade level of ―C‖ or better. at the grade level of ―C‖ or better. interpret, and report on statistical data; critique current sociology students each semester.
sociological issues; analyze social situations; and offer oral Additional ―revise and resubmit‖ assignments will be
Indirect Measure(s) Indirect Measure(s) critique for the following courses: SYA 3010, SYG 3010, SYA added to the SYA 4930 (Seminar in Sociology) syllabus
Graduating students shall be able to produce one Graduating students shall be able to produce one 3300, SYA 3400, SYA 4930. Pass rate in the capstone course beginning Fall 2007 semester.
or more products judged by professionals and or more products judged by professionals and is ~80%.
employers that show a well thought out position on employers that show a well thought out position on • For Fall semester 2006 18 out of 20 students (90%)
one or more sociological issue(s). one or more sociological issue(s). received a ―C‖ or better on their final research paper in SYA
4930 (Seminar in Sociology).
• For Spring semester 2007 7 out of 10 students (70%)
received a ―C‖ or better on their final research paper in
SYA4930 (Seminar in Sociology).
Indirect Measure(s)
Capstone evaluation forms completed by professionals
indicated that students had mastered these basic skills: the
ability to analyze, synthesize, and evaluate sociological
issues. For the Fall 2006 semester, students enrolled in SYA
4930 (Seminar in Sociology) completed an exit interview.
While the survey instrument did not
specifically address ―improvement in critical thinking skills‖
students were asked if they believed they have been prepared
for post-graduation (graduate school/employment). Of the 9
students that completed the survey, 8 responded affirmatively;
they felt that had been prepared to either enter the workforce
or graduate school. One student, responding affirmatively
reported, ―Yes because I have been challenge(ed) in several
ways improving my critical thinking.‖ The one student
responding negatively reported, ―I don‘t think I have thus far,
before this semester really prepared for post-graduation. The
upcoming semester I plan to really make serious decisions
and concrete movements.‖
Degree Program: THEATRE (BA/BS) College/School: COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES Academic Year: 2006-2007
3. Critical Thinking: Graduates should be able to Direct Measure(s) Direct Measure(s) Direct Measure(s) The results appear to indicate that the Implementation of a new Theatre Comprehensive Exam
utilize creative and critical thinking in the major. 80% of majors will earn a grade of ―B‖ or better in Portfolio (to include a research paper and an oral 80% of students were expected to earn a grade of ―B‖ or program is headed in the right direction will help to ascertain total student knowledge base, and
the capstone course THE 4908 (Senior Project). defense) review will be the method of assessment. better in the capstone course THE 4908. The students were in the area of Collaboration. The program serve as a means by which the faculty is able to gauge
1. Read with critical comprehension. will continue to review process,
able to exceed this expectation as indicated by the following: student retention of information and total preparation for
2. Identify and compare the various historical, Indirect Measure(s) Indirect Measure(s) procedures, and instruction to insure that transition into the professional market upon completion of
social and cultural influences and traditions in the 80% of graduates responding to specific items on Answers to the following items: How satisfied were 100% of students passed the capstone course THE 4908 with there is continued growth and progress the four year degree.
field of arts and entertainment. the Senior Exit Survey for Theatre Majors will you with (1) ―Opportunities to apply critical thinking a grade of ―B‖ or better. toward 100% passage in all areas of the
3. Evaluate and interpret works of art orally and in respond that they were very satisfied or satisfied skills in your courses (2) ―Opportunities to apply program.
writing, using appropriate terminology. with their undergraduate experiences relative to critical thinking skills relative to practical/creative
4. Analyze a work for its production needs and critical thinking. projects?‖ Indirect Measure(s)
costs.
5. Utilize critically-based knowledge in
practical/creative projects.
Degree Program: BIOLOGY (MS) College/School: COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES Academic Year: 2006-2007
3. Graduates will be able to demonstrate the ability Direct Measure(s) Direct Measures Direct Measure(s) Additional classes will be added to the
to use critical and creative thinking in designing All of the students will be assessed on their ability Case studies, scientific projects, biological Papers and projects are required in all graduate biology graduate curriculum to improve critical
and conducting experiments, analyzing results, to write essays requiring critical thinking on exams, simulations and lab exercises will be required in classes. thinking skills.
and solve problems in the biological sciences. lab reports, and complete projects. Successful ALL biology courses.
completion of a thesis project or paper will require Three students successfully completed their comprehensive
proficient critical thinking skills. A subset of question in the Master‘s exams which involve critical thinking skills.
Comprehensive Examination will be used to
Indirect Measure(s) assess the students‘ ability to think criticallyIndirect Measure(s)
All of the students graduating with a M.S. in (BSC8920). All of the students in the M.S. in Biology program have a
Biology will have a minimum 2.0 in all biology core minimum 3.0 in all biology core classes.
classes. Surveys will be conducted annually to Indirect Measures:
determine that the overall perception of the All of the students graduating with a M.S. in
student‘s experience is positive. Biology will have a minimum 3.0 in all Biology core
classes.
All of the program outcomes will be assessed by
an exit interview and an exit survey.
Responding to an Exit Interview, 80% of the
graduating students will indicate that they are
satisfied or very satisfied with their ability to think
critically.
Degree Program: CHEMISTRY (MS) College/School: COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES Academic Year: 2006-2007
3. Critical thinking skills as measured by the ability Direct Measure: Direct Measure: Fall 06 Fall 06 Invite outside speakers to give scientific seminars.
to solve chemical problems, read, evaluate, and All graduate students will have earned a mean All graduate students will present a seminar based Direct Measure(s) Continuous Faculty mentorship to all the
interpret chemical and general scientific grade of on a published journal article that will be judged as All graduate students passed the capstone Seminar Course. graduate students enrolled in the
information. a) a ―B‖ or higher in the capstone graduate seminar good or excellent by the graduate faculty members. graduate Seminar Course.
course and b) a ―Pass‖ in thesis defense. Indirect Measure(s)
Indirect Measure: The faculty members assessed all the graduate seminars as Spring 07
Indirect Measure: Feedback from the faculty assessing the capstone good presentations. The theses examination committees Continuous Faculty mentorship to all the
A good feedback from the faculty assessing the seminar course and the thesis examination evaluated the oral defenses and the theses as satisfactory. graduate students enrolled in the
capstone seminar course and the thesis committee evaluating the oral defense and the graduate Seminar Course.
examination committee evaluating the oral defense thesis. Spring 07
and the thesis. Direct Measure(s)
All graduate students passed the capstone Seminar Course.
Indirect Measure(s)
The faculty members assessed all the graduate seminars as
good presentations. The theses examination committees
evaluated the oral defenses and the theses as satisfactory.
Degree Program: COMMUNITY PSYCHOLOGY (MS) College/School: COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES Academic Year: 2006-2007
3. Critical Thinking Skills: Graduates will Direct Measure(s) Direct Measure(s) Direct Measure(s) A survey of post-graduate supervisors The rubric evaluating critical thinking skills listed above
demonstrate the ability to use critical and creative a.All students will complete a master‘s thesis that a. A rubric evaluating critical thinking skills will be a.All of the 6 students that successfully defended their assessing critical thinking skills will be will be phased in beginning Fall 2007. Additionally, the
thinking in analyzing, synthesizing, and evaluating will demonstrate critical thinking regarding used by the Thesis Committee to assess critical Masters theses were evaluated by the majority of the Thesis developed. department will ensure that the data collection process
various types of reports and research publications concepts, theories, and methodology of community thinking skills. Committee as having demonstrated satisfactory critical includes information from internship supervisors regarding
in community psychology, specifically and the psychology. b. Exams, papers thinking skills in all areas of the thesis performance, i.e. students‘ communications skills.
discipline of psychology, generally. c. Evaluation by internship/post-graduate conceptualization, hypotheses, methodology, analysis, and
b.All graduate students will complete the research, supervisors of students‘ critical thinking skills interpretation.
statistics and psychological testing, and community
psychology courses with a minimum ―B‖ grade. Indirect Measure(s) b.100% of the students enrolled in graduate Statistics and
a.Student survey of perceptions of their critical Community Psychology classes received a grade of ―B‖ or
c.90% of Internship supervisors and post-graduate thinking skills better. Students are currently enrolled in Research Methods
supervisors will provide favorable evaluations of and Psycho-educational Assessment.
students‘ critical thinking skills. b.Internship/post-graduate survey of their
perceptions of students‘ critical thinking skills c.Data will not be available until the end of the Spring
Indirect Measure(s) semester.
80% of graduates will respond favorably to post-
training survey evaluation of training competencies Indirect Measures
in intervention & problem-solving. a. 100% of the 2005-06 graduates of the community
90% of internship supervisors and post-graduate psychology program responded favorably to the annual alumni
supervisor(s) will offer favorable feedback of their survey examining training competencies.
professional perceptions of graduates‘ b. Data is not yet available. Students are currently on
understanding and awareness of issues related to internship.
intervention and problem-solving
Degree Program: Computer & Information Science (MS) College/School: COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES Academic Year: 2006-2007
4. Graduates will be able to conduct applied Direct Measure(s) Direct Measure(s) Fall 06 Fall 06 Had 3 outside speakers at seminars.
research in software technology and computer At least 70% of full-time students will complete The Prospectus Evaluation Report and Thesis Direct Measure(s) Firm up class rotation so progress
science. their degree in no more than 3 years. At least 60% Evaluation Report are used to measure the For Fall 06, 2 out of 3, that is, 66% of the students completed student may more easily anticipated
1)Critique techniques, practices and products of the thesis research projects will be accepted for student‘s technical, learning and problem-solving their degree in 3 years. required progress. Need to encourage
2)Propose/synthesize new approaches publication. abilities. 2 out of 3, that is, 66% of the students produced a research earlier thesis committee formation.
publication.
Indirect Measure(s) Indirect Measure(s) Satisfaction rate was 94.29%. Spring 07
At least 80% of students will receive ratings above The Prospectus Evaluation Report and Thesis Need to separate full-time and part-time
3 on selected items on assessment instruments Evaluation Report are used to measure the Indirect Measure(s) students in the first direct measure. Need
completed by the thesis committee: [scale: 1 to 5, student‘s technical, learning and problem-solving to enrich research environment.
with 5 = excellent] abilities. Spring 07
CIS Department Research Prospectus Summary Direct Measure(s)
Evaluation: 1 out of 2, that is, 50% of the students completed their degree
Item #1: Research project is relevant, given current in 3 years.
state of art/practice. 0 out of 2, that is, 0% of the students produced a research
Item #7: Student demonstrates knowledge of the publication.
scientific method. Satisfaction rate was 35.71%.
Item #9. Student is likely to complete the project
successfully. Indirect Measure(s)
CIS Department Thesis Defense Summary For Fall 06, 2 out of 2, that is, 100% of the students met the
Evaluation: criteria for Prospectus 1; 2 out of 2, that is, 100% of the
Item #1: Project represents a contribution to the students met the criteria for Prospectus 8, and 0 out of 2, that
field. is, 0% of the students met the criteria for Prospectus 9.
Item #11: Research is of publishable quality.
Degree Program: PHYSICS (MS) College/School: COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES Academic Year: 2006-2007
2. Critical Thinking Skills: Direct Measure Direct Measure Direct Measure(s): Not applicable. Not applicable.
• Extract information from physics text through A graduating physics major should have solved A graduating physics major will have passing grade There are no M.S. students currently in the physics program.
analytic reading: many and different kinds of problems in advanced of ―B‖ or higher in the core courses of All students in the graduate program are Ph.D students.
PHY6246, PHY 6247, PHY6304, PHY6346, physics courses. The measure of one‘s critical PHY6246, PHY 6247, PHY6346, PHY6347,
PHY6347, PHY6524, PHY6645, PHY6646, ability of solving problems is demonstrated by the PHY6524, Indirect Measure(s):
PHY5667, PHY6675, PHY6500, PHY6115, grades student receives in various course work PHY6645, PHY6646, PHY6115 There are no M.S. students currently in the physics program.
PHY6116, PHY6136, PHY6137, PHY6236, PHY6246, PHY 6247, PHY6304, PHY6346, All students in the graduate program are Ph.D students.
PHY6246, PHY6247, PHY6651, PHY6656, PHY6347, All thesis-based Master‘s students will receive a
PHY6607, PHY6653, PHY6668, PHY6669, PHY6524, PHY6645, PHY6646, PHY5667, passing grade in their thesis defense (PHY5976)
PHZ6480, PHZ6676 PHY6675,
• Calculate and interpret the results of various, PHY6500, PHY6115, PHY6116, PHY6136, Indirect Measure
physics problems PHY6137, If 80% of employers think FAMU Physics majors
PHY6246, PHY 6247, PHY6304, PHY6346, PHY6236, PHY6246, PHY6247, PHY6651, compare favorably with students from other
PHY6347, PHY6524, PHY6645, PHY6646, PHY6656, schools this will be judged a success.
PHY5667, PHY6675, PHY6500, PHY6115, PHY6607
PHY6116, PHY6136, PHY6137, PHY6236,
PHY6246, PHY6247, PHY6651, PHY6656, A Masters student takes a special problems or
PHY6607, PHY6653, PHY6668, PHY6669, supervised research course to apply his knowledge
PHZ6480, PHZ6676 of physics to his/her research topic.
• Solve real world research problems using PHY5909, PHY6918
physics principles
PHY5909, PHY6918, PHY6156, PHY6157 Indirect Measure
• Develop models of physical systems The Ph.D. supervisor or future employer of a
PHY6246, PHY 6247, PHY6304, PHY6346, graduated Master‘s student will be asked to
PHY6347, PHY6524, PHY6645, PHY6646, evaluate the student‘s critical thinking skills.
PHY5667, PHY6675, PHY6500, PHY6115,
PHY6116, PHY6136, PHY6137, PHY6236,
PHY6246, PHY6247, PHY6651, PHY6656,
PHY6607, PHY6653, PHY6668, PHY6669,
PHZ6480, PHZ6676
Degree Program: PHYSICS (PHD) College/School: COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES Academic Year: 2006-2007
2. Critical Thinking Skills: Direct Measure Direct Measure Direct Measure(s): The awarding of a Ph.D in physics is a Not applicable. Not applicable.
Extract information from physics text through A graduating physics Ph.D. should have solved A graduating physics major will have passing grade generally accepted measure of good critical thinking skills in
analytic reading: many and different kinds of problems in advanced of ―B‖ or higher in the core courses of the context of the physical sciences.
PHY6246, PHY 6247, PHY6304, PHY6346, physics courses. The measure of one‘s critical PHY6246, PHY 6247, PHY6346, PHY6347,
PHY6347, PHY6524, PHY6645, PHY6646, ability of solving problems is demonstrated by the PHY6524,
PHY5667, PHY6675, PHY6500, PHY6115, grades student receives in various course work PHY6645, PHY6646, PHY6115 Indirect Measure(s): Not applicable.
PHY6116, PHY6136, PHY6137, PHY6236, PHY6246, PHY 6247, PHY6304, PHY6346,
PHY6246, PHY6247, PHY6651, PHY6656, PHY6347, All Ph.D. students will receive a passing grade on
PHY6607, , PHY6653, PHY6668, PHY6669, PHY6524, PHY6645, PHY6646, PHY5667, their ‗A‘ exam in order to continue study.
PHZ6480, PHZ6676 PHY6675,
PHY6500, PHY6115, PHY6116, PHY6136, All Ph.D. students will receive a passing grade in
Calculate and interpret the results of various, PHY6137, their thesis defense (PHY8980)
physics problems PHY6236, PHY6246, PHY6247, PHY6651,
PHY6246, PHY 6247, PHY6304, PHY6346, PHY6656, Indirect Measure
PHY6347, PHY6524, PHY6645, PHY6646, PHY6607 If 80% of employers think FAMU Physics
PHY5667, PHY6675, PHY6500, PHY6115, majors compare
PHY6116, PHY6136, PHY6137, PHY6236, A Ph.D. student takes a special problems or favorably with students from other schools this
PHY6246, PHY6247, PHY6651, PHY6656, supervised research course to apply his knowledge will be judged a success.
PHY6607, PHY6653, PHY6668, PHY6669, of physics to his/her research topic.
PHZ6480, PHZ6676 PHY5909, PHY6918
• Solve real world research problems using
physics principles A Ph.D. student takes an ‗A‘ exam on their
PHY5909, PHY6918, PHY6156, PHY6157 graduate level courses.
• Develop models of physical systems
PHY6246, PHY 6247, PHY6304, PHY6346, Indirect Measure
PHY6347, PHY6524, PHY6645, PHY6646, The supervisor or future employer of a graduated
PHY5667, PHY6675, PHY6500, PHY6115, Ph.D. student will be asked to evaluate the
PHY6116, PHY6136, PHY6137, PHY6236, student‘s critical thinking skills
PHY6246, PHY6247, PHY6651, PHY6656,
PHY6607, PHY6653, PHY6668, PHY6669,
PHZ6480, PHZ6676
Degree Program: SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY (MS/EDS) College/School: COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES Academic Year: 2006-2007
2.Critical Thinking Skills (Problem Solving-CF; Data- Direct Measure(s) Direct Measure(s) Direct Measure(s) Results indicate positive outcomes, Course instruction will continue to reflect current
Based Decision-Making and Accountability-NASP): State University System Student Assessment of State University System Student Assessment of Instruction particularly reflected by employer standards and expectations outlined for the profession of
Candidates will demonstrate the ability to use Instruction State University System Student Assessment of Summary of results as measured by the SUS Assessment satisfactions surveys, practicum and School Psychology.
critical and creative thinking in analyzing, Student Course Evaluation and scoring rubrics Instruction System evidence that overall, student ratings for course internship progressive evaluation.
synthesizing, and evaluating psychological (samples of assessments and scoring rubrics) Student Course Evaluation by Instructor instruction ranged between a mean of 4.37 to 4.48. Ratings Candidates demonstrate the ability to Field clinical experiences will continue to be designed to
assessment and empirical research results and link Florida Teacher Certification Examination (FTCE) Florida Teacher Certification Examination (FTCE) by students indicate instruction within courses was Very Good use critical and creative thinking in provide candidates varied experiences to strengthen
assessment outcomes to psychometric clinical 90 percent of candidates will obtain a ―Pass‖ rate School Psychology Comprehensive Examination. to Excellent. analyzing, synthesizing, and evaluating practical skills leading to independent practice.
practice in intervention strategies and outcomes of on the FTCE for school psychology certification. Live-Text Portfolio – Florida Teacher Certification Examination (FTCE) psychological assessment and empirical
interventions. Further, candidates will demonstrate School Psychology Comprehensive Examination. A Course-based assessment Summary of students‘ professional skills and content research results and link assessment No Budgetary needs are recommended for Critical
the ability to conduct research and synthesize minimum of 90 percent of candidates will obtain a Practicum Internship Monthly Log: knowledge for school psychology as measured by the FTCE outcomes to psychometric clinical Thinking Outcome 2.
empirical research outcomes to make decisions ―Pass‖ score on the School Psychology GPA Analysis Rubric (Admission to Graduate indicate 90 percent pass rate with 1 to 2 attempts on the practice in intervention strategies and
related to trends and patterns of behaviors Comprehensive Exam. School subject area. A 100 percent pass rated was obtained on the outcomes of interventions. Based on
observed. Live-Text Portfolio – The School Psychology Professional Education Test with minimally one attempt. these results, candidates will continue to
program uses a technology based database (Live- Indirect Measure(s) Comprehensive Examination Assessment Summary of receive multi-level clinical experiences,
text Professional Education Unit Electronic Results. and academic instruction that provides
Portfolio) to better facilitate the program and Practicum/Internship Progressive evaluation: Overall, School Psychology candidates demonstrated content development of critical thinking and
candidate evaluation. The Live-text Professional Student Satisfaction Survey knowledge ranging from Favorable to Marginal. Higher research skill.
Education Unit Electronic Portfolio Database is Employer Satisfaction Survey: performances were noted in areas measuring
focused around the Twelve Florida Educator Course Rubrics interventions/consultation, Human Exceptionalities, Cross
Accomplished Practices and consists of program Student Course Report cultural Diversity, Professional Standards, as well as
assessments identified for courses within course Counseling Theories and Practice. Eight percent of
Outcomes and related assignments. When candidates performed marginal in the areas of statistics and
evaluating candidates, 80 percent of Candidates research methodology. Overall, candidates‘ performances
will obtain a ―pass‖ rate for their portfolio were no less than acceptable academic strands measured
submissions resulting in a 100 percent pass rate to the 2006-2007
Course-based assessment: 80 percent of academic years. .
candidates will maintain a 3.0 GPA or higher during Live-Text Portfolio
program training, obtaining minimally a ―B‖ average Overall, School Psychology candidates demonstrated
in school psychology courses. exemplary to acceptable skill in portfolio development. The
Internship Monthly Log: Field and university Livetext portfolio artifact represents each student‘s skill in
supervisors will ―pass‖ and ―approve‖ intern and demonstrating content knowledge across courses within
practicum monthly logs documenting practicum transition points 3 and 4. Further, reflective statements are
experiences. provided as evidence of student knowledge, skill, and
disposition toward training and knowledge gain. Overall,
Indirect Measure(s) candidates‘ performance was no less than acceptable across
Practicum/Internship Progressive evaluation: 80 the academic years of 2006 – 2007.
percent of candidates will obtain satisfactory or Course-based assessment (Course Grades) -
above ratings on their practicum and or internship GPA Analysis Rubric (Initiation, Progression and Completion
supervisor rating forms. Specifically in the area of of Course Requirement)
Degree Program: SOCIAL SCIENCES (MASS) College/School: COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES Academic Year: 2006-2007
2. Graduates will demonstrate critical thinking Direct Measure(s) Direct Measure(s) Direct Measure(s) The results used for career advice.
and/or analytical skills within the subject content 1. 85% of MASS students will successfully pass 1. Faculty who teach MASS courses will measure 1. 90% of students in ISS 5939 in the Fall 2006 earned 80%
area as well as other disciplines. classroom examinations administered by MASS student performance through in-class examinations or above grades.
Critical Thinking Skills: Graduating MASS students faculty and earn 80% or higher (e.g., ISS 5939, that will include essay questions. 2. 100% of students in AMH 5409 in the Fall 2006 earned
will demonstrate critical thinking and/or analytical AMH 5930, POS 5208, PAD 5025, CCJ 5669, etc). 2. Faculty who teach MASS courses will measure 90% or above grades.
skills within the subject content area as well as 2. 85% of MASS students will be required to score student performance through a combination of in- 3. About 82% of students in AFS 5151 earned 80% or above
other disciplines. at least 80% in 5000 and 6000 level MASS class exams, research papers, and book reviews. grades.
Understand how ideas and beliefs, decisions, and courses (e.g., CCJ 5940, PAD 6060, POS 6427, Indirect Measure(s) Indirect Measure(s)
chance events have been used in the process of AMH 5409, etc). The Department will administer and analyze a The research papers and essay tests that were used for the
writing and interpreting history. Indirect Measure(s) Departmental Survey to ascertain student tests for the above classes indicate that the students have
Recognize key elements in understanding history, 1.85% of MASS faculty teaching 5000 and 6000 responses. developed very strong
political science, public management, criminal level courses will respond to the following The Department will administrator and analyze a Critical thinking and analytical skills.
justice, sociology, and/or economics (e.g., cultural department survey item: Describe the quality of Student Survey.
achievements, major figures, historical contexts, graduating MASS students‘ analytical and critical
geo-political boundaries, and social and political thinking skills (Superior, Good, Fair, Poor).
developments). 2. 100% of graduating MASS students will rate
Understand the economic, social, political their perceived analytical and critical thinking skills
interactions, etc., that have shaped the (Superior, Good, Fair, Poor).
development of this country.
Discuss competing ideas, concepts, and theories
about the linkage between politics and social,
cultural, economic, and geographical factors
across various time periods.
Understand how wages and prices are determined
in market, command, and mixed economic
systems.
Degree Program: SOCIAL WORK (MSW) College/School: COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES Academic Year: 2006-2007
2. Students will learn to think critically about the Direct Measure(s) Direct Measure(s)
human condition and how to solve social problems, ―B‖ grade on critical thinking exercises in social Eighty-eight percent of MSW students will receive
applying the problem-solving method. work practice courses. a grade of ―B‖ or better on their required classroom
exercises where they are required to demonstrate
Indirect Measure(s) critical thinking skills.
Critical thinking in social work class discussions,
presentations and papers. Indirect Measure(s)
Students will demonstrate the ability to apply the
problem solving model and critical analysis skills in
not only the social work practice courses but also
in research, policy, and human development
coursework, as well as evidenced by classroom
exercises and discussions.
Degree Program: BUSINESS EDUCATION- UNDERGRADUATE B.S. College/School: COLLEGE OF EDUCATION Academic Year: 2006-2007
Critical thinking/ Problem Solving: The teacher Direct Measure(s) N/A Direct Measure(s) These results are used for continuous Continuous program improvements and recruitment of
candidates will demonstrate the appropriate • 85% or greater of the teacher candidates will • 95% of teacher candidates will demonstrate proficiency in improvement of curriculum for related candidates
academic skills necessary to integrate and apply a demonstrate appropriate critical thinking skills with critical thinking content/subject matter by earning a passing courses so that the candidates receive
variety of techniques and strategies that promote a 70 percent or greater score on faculty-designed score of 70% or greater on faculty-designed assignments and maximum benefits in reaching program
and enhance Critical Thinking, creativity, problem activities, assignments and exams evaluated with exams based on appropriate rubrics. goals.
solving and evaluative thinking capabilities of appropriate rubrics. • No teacher candidates submitted E-Portfolio.
students. The teacher candidates will be expected • 95% of teacher candidates will receive a rating of • No teacher candidates took the Florida Teacher Certification
to: at least 3 out of 4 (acceptable or better) on the Examination (FTCE) business education content area.
critical thinking of the E-Portfolio. Indirect Measure(s)
identify associated higher-order thinking skills, and No teacher Candidate interned or graduated
designs learning and performance strategies to Indirect Measure(s)
evoke these higher-order skills. • 90% of candidates will indicate that they are
satisfied with the curriculum and their ability to use
technologies to expand students‘ thinking abilities. and elicit critical thinking skills with business
students, their families, and other educators by
assignments that involve the need to gather responding to the Exit Interview conducted by
information and solve problems. Office of Student Teaching,
• 90% of responses from the assessment
lessons that involve value knowledge and that preparedness question on the Employers‘
require evaluative thinking. Satisfaction Survey will be favorable.
exemplary‖ comments on the Directing Teacher
Candidate Summative Evaluation Form regarding
their ability to use and elicit critical thinking skills.
will respond ―favorable or exemplary‖ on the
Student Teaching Evaluation Form, as it relates to
the candidates‘ ability to promote critical,
innovative and evaluative thinking capabilities. The
survey instrument was developed by the PEU
faculty and distributed/collected by the Office of
Student Teaching.
Degree Program: PRE-SCHOOL/PRE-K/PRIMARY EDUCATION (3-8) College/School: COLLEGE OF EDUCATION Academic Year: 2006-2007
OUTCOME #3 – Students will demonstrate the Direct Measure(s) N/A Direct Measure(s) Continue program content within Ensure program quality through monitoring of student
essential knowledge, skills, and dispositions • All students will receive a rating of at least 3 out • Both Fall 06 interns received at least a 3/4 on the Critical courses. progress and satisfaction with professional preparation.
required of teachers to effectively ensure that of 4 on the Critical Thinking Section of the E- Thinking section of the E-Portfolio. Change expectations to 80% of students
children age three through eight have the critical Portfolio. • At least 80% of students received a mean score of at least receiving at least a 70% mean on
thinking skills necessary for learning. • 90% of students will receive a 70% or higher on 70% on assignments in EEC 4303 in Fall 07. EEC 3212, EEC assignments.
assignments relating to critical thinking in EEC 3210, EEC 4708, EEC 3213 were not taught in Fall 06. Add more introduction /review of how to
identify associated higher-order thinking skills, and 4303, EEC 3212, EEC 3210, EEC 4708, SSE 3113, • At least 80% of students received a mean score of at least complete assignments.
designs learning and performance strategies to and EEC 3213 based on an appropriate rubric. 70% on assignments in EEC 3212, EEC 3210, EEC 4708,
evoke these higher-order skills. Indirect Measure(s) EEC 3213 in Spring 07. EEC 4303 was not taught in Fall 07.
• Responding to Exit interview conducted by Office • No students interned in Spring 07.
technologies to expand students‘ thinking abilities. of Student Teaching, 90% of students will indicate Indirect Measure(s)
that they are satisfied with the curriculum and their • Both students received positive comments from their
assignments that involve the need to gather ability to use and elicit critical thinking skills with Directing Teacher Candidate Summative Evaluation Form.
information and solve problems. children ages three through eight, their families, • Employers‘ Satisfaction Survey is mailed after students are
and other educators. hired and work for at least 6 months.
lessons that involve value knowledge and that • 80% of responses from the assessment • Both students indicated that they were satisfied with their
require evaluative thinking. preparedness question on the Employers‘ curriculum and ability to use critical thinking skills.
Satisfaction Survey will be favorable.
comments on the Directing Teacher Candidate
Summative Evaluation Form regarding their ability
to use and elicit critical thinking skills.
Degree Program: ELEMENTARY EDUCATION UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM College/School: COLLEGE OF EDUCATION Acadeemic Year: 2006-2007
The teacher candidate will be able to: Direct Measures Fall 06 N/A Direct Measures Results will be used to realign course Program faculty is responsible for revising courses as
objectives and class assignments needed at the beginning of the semester and monitoring
identify associated higher-order thinking skills, and earn a mean score of 80 or greater on article score of 80 or greater on article critiques/reviews and case students‘ performance.
designs learning and performance strategies to critiques/reviews and case studies‘ analyses. study analyses.
evoke these higher-order skills. Spring 07
earn a minimum score of 3 out of 4 on the Critical
technologies to expand students‘ thinking abilities. Thinking Section on the E-Portfolio Final 4 on the Critical Thinking/knowledge Section on the E-Portfolio
Assessment. Final Assessment.
assignments that involve the need to gather
information and solve problems. Indirect Measures rating of 4 on critical thinking skills on the E-Portfolio Final
Assessment.
lessons that involve value knowledge and that receive ‗Acceptable‘ on the Critical Thinking Indirect Measures
require evaluative thinking. Problem Solving section of the University
Supervisor‘s Observation Form. ‗Acceptable‘ (3) rating or above or on the Critical Thinking
Problem Solving section of the University Supervisor‘s
Observation Form.
Degree Program: PHYSICAL EDUCATION K-12 College/School: COLLEGE OF EDUCATION Academic Year: 2006-2007
Graduates will demonstrate appropriate use of Direct Measure(s) Direct Measure(s) Results are being used to make program Faculty will discuss the results and adjust instructional
strategies and techniques related to associated higher-order thinking skills, and design • 90% of students will receive a rating of at least 3 • 100% of students received a rating of at least 3 out of 4 on improvement decisions. While no efforts to address areas that could be enhanced.
comprehending, synthesizing, summarizing, learning strategies to evoke higher-order skills. out of 4 on the Critical Thinking Section of the E- the Critical Thinking Section of the E-Portfolio. students were rated as marginal or
analyzing, and evaluating the thinking capabilities Portfolio. • 85% of students received a 70% or higher on assignments, unacceptable, some did receive
of students relative to health and physical activity. technologies to expand students‘ thinking abilities. • 90% of students will receive a 70% or higher on midterm and final exams relating to critical thinking in PET acceptable rather than favorable. We will
assignments, midterm and final exams relating to 3463; PET 2320; PET 4401; PET 4640; PET 4946; PEN 2101; target these areas for improvement.
assignments that involve the need to gather critical thinking in PET 3463; PET 2320; PET 4401; DAA 3301 and HSC 1100 based on established rubric (See
information and solve problems. PET 4640; PET 4946; PEN 2101; DAA 3301 and Appendix A)
HSC 1100 based on established rubric (See
lessons that involve value knowledge and that Appendix A) – HPER PROGRAM LEVEL Indirect Measure(s)
require evaluative thinking. ASSESSMENT SUMMARY DATA • 100% of students responding to the exit interview conducted
• by Office of Student Teaching will indicate that they are
Indirect Measure(s) satisfied with the curriculum and their ability to use and elicit
• 90% of students responding to the exit interview critical thinking skills with children kindergarten through twelfth
conducted by Office of Student Teaching will grade, their families, and other stakeholders.
indicate that they are satisfied with the curriculum • 100% of responses from the critical thinking preparedness
and their ability to use and elicit critical thinking question on the Employers‘ Satisfaction Survey will be
skills with children kindergarten through twelfth favorable.
grade, their families, and other stakeholders.
• 80% of responses from the critical thinking Directing Teacher Candidate Summative Evaluation Form
preparedness question on the Employers‘ regarding their critical thinking skills.
Satisfaction Survey will be favorable.
Thinking skills component of the Field Experience
on the Directing Teacher Candidate Summative Supervisor‘s Form
Evaluation Form regarding their critical thinking
skills.
the Critical Thinking skills component of the Field
Experience Supervisor‘s Form
Degree Program: BUSINESS EDUCATION- M.ED AND M.S. DEGREES College/School: COLLEGE OF EDUCATION Academic Year: 2006-2007
Critical thinking/ Problem Solving: Candidates will Direct Measure(s) N/A Direct Measure(s) Provide Assessment Office and EIT with Work closely with the EIT, student internship/LiveText,
demonstrate the appropriate academic skills • Ninety percent (90%) of the candidates will 100% of the candidates passed course work as required. data in order to receive more detailed faculty and students in order to generate more accurate
necessary to integrate and apply a variety of demonstrate the ability to conceptualize problems 100% of the candidates passed Program Comprehensive statistical reports and results on students‘ and useful data to strengthen and improve the department
techniques and strategies that promote and from various viewpoints via analysis of various Exam outcomes; Use date to improve program program‘s records, communications, and student‘s needs.
enhance Critical Thinking, creativity, problem case studies and reach logical conclusions based Indirect Measure(s) 100% of the candidates successfully and students‘ needs and local and
solving and evaluative thinking capabilities of on theory and practices in Business Education, by generated research projects. 100% successfully demonstrate national reporting.
students. The candidates will be expected to: earning a passing score of 80% or greater on knowledge of Bus. Ed through submission of E-portfolio..
course work evaluated by appropriate rubrics. There were no candidates seeking the M.S. Degree.
identify associated higher-order thinking skills, and • 100% of the candidates will pass the Critical
designs learning and performance strategies to Thinking section of the Masters of Business and
evoke these higher-order skills. Education Comprehensive Exam evaluated by
appropriate rubrics.
technologies to expand students‘ thinking abilities.
Indirect Measure(s)
assignments that involve the need to gather • Ninety percent (90%) of the candidates will
information and solve problems. generate research article critiques, research
Pose problems, dilemmas, and questions in papers and essay position papers in a manner
lessons that involve value knowledge and that consistent with proper rules of grammar,
require evaluative thinking. punctuation, syntax, and in accordance with the
current proscribed guidelines of the American
Psychological Association (APA) with a score not
less than 80% based on appropriate rubrics.
• Ninety percent (90%) of the candidates will
develop reflective Logs citing an analysis of their
program experiences forwarding in their Live Text
portfolios based on appropriate rubrics.
Degree Program: MASTER OF COUNSELOR EDUCATION College/School: COLLEGE OF EDUCATION Academic Year: 2006-2007
1. Understand a variety of Direct Measure(s) N/A Direct Measure(s) We have structured our classroom All of our syllabi include activities that include critical
instructional/professional strategies to encourage 98% of our students have mastered critical thinking activities to reflect critical thinking. thinking.
students development of Qualitative Measure Based on Faculty/Supervisor
critical thinking and performance. (MHS 5005, Assessment Indirect Measure(s)
5620, 5200, 5428, and SDS 6820, 6830). CACREP The internship students‘ journals reflect this.
6.CAR.C, 6. CAR.C. 1.4, 6.CAR.C.3.1, 6. CAR. C. 100% of the students will demonstrate the ability to
3.2 conceptualize problems from various viewpoints
2. Use a variety of instructional/professional via analysis of various case studies and reach
strategies to encourage students‘ development of logical conclusions based on theory and counselor
critical thinking and performance. (MHS 5005, educational practices.
6930, 6430, 5430, 6600, 5500, 5400, and SDS
6820 and 6830) CACREP 6.COL.C., 6. COL. B.6 100 % of the student will receive positive reaction
3. Values critical thinking and self-directed learning on Counseling Internship Experience Feedback in
as habits of mind ( MHS 5620, 6600, 5780, and areas related to critical thinking skills.
SDS 6820 and 6830). CACREP 6.CAR.C.1.1,
6.COL. A.2 100% of the students will develop reflective Logs
4. Acquire performance assessment techniques citing an analysis of their counseling experience.
and strategies that measure higher order thinking
skills of student.( MHS 5200, 6220, and EEX 100% of the student shall participate in Field
5211) CACREP 6.COL.B.5, 6. COL.B.5 Clinical Experiences
5. Demonstrate the use of higher order thinking
skills. (MHS 5400, 5500, 6800, and SDS 6820, 100% of the students shall perform a self-
6830) CACREP 6.CAR.C. 3.1 assessment of their own counseling skills
6. Develop various consultation strategies. (MHS
5005, 6600) CACREP 6.CAR.C.1.1, 1.2
7. Demonstrate counseling analytical skills. (MHS
5005, 5400, 5500, 6800, and SDS 6820 and 6830)
CACREP 6.COL.C.1, C.2
8. Acquire critical research skills. (EDF 5481)
CACREP 6.CAR.C.2, C.2.1
Degree Program: MASTER’S IN EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP College/School: COLLEGE OF EDUCATION Academic Year: 2006-2007
***NO SPECIFIC OUTCOME LISTED FOR
CRITICAL THINKING
Degree Program: DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP College/School: COLLEGE OF EDUCATION Academic Year: 2006-2007
***NO SPECIFIC OUTCOME LISTED FOR
CRITICAL THINKING
Degree Program: ELEMENTARY EDUCATION GRADUATE PROGRAM College/School: COLLEGE OF EDUCATION Academic Year: 2006-2007
Problem Solving – Graduates will use appropriate Direct Measure(s) N/A Direct Measure(s) Revisions were made to graduate course The students will work together to evaluate their research
techniques and strategies, which promote and At least 80% of all graduating graduate students Of all students 97% were given an in-class comprehensive syllabus to included knowledge, skills by working in cooperative group activities. Give a more
enhance critical, creative, and evaluative thinking will be given an in-class comprehensive final final examination using critical thinking skills and evaluative and dispositions. Additionally, to be comprehensive-thought provoking examination. Also,
capabilities of students. examination and earn a grade of ―B‖ or higher. thinking and earn a grade of ―B‖ or higher. included is critical and evaluative thinking increase student knowledge and participation in
CF: 4.1(K)—Understand a variety of EDE 5395 Problems in the Elementary School – Ninety skills. Reduce the amount of time spent curriculum designs and critical and reflective issues of
instructional/professional strategies to encourage Indirect Measure(s) percent (90%) of the students earned a grade of ―A‖ on the in- on techniques and strategies, in order to teaching. Ensure that each class member understood
students development of critical thinking and At least 80 percent of all graduating students will class comprehensive final examination, class project, oral provide some instruction in providing and came to accept the premise that every teacher is a
performance. complete a written in/out of class research project. presentation, and research articles. Ten percent (10%) of the limited classroom remediation for teacher of reading, regardless of their content area
CF: 4.3(D)—Values critical thinking and self- Eighty percent of the graduate students will make students earned a grade of ―B‖ on the in-class comprehensive struggling readers. specialization. To expose each student to specific
directed learning as habits of mind. an in-class oral presentation and submit written final examination class project, oral presentation, and techniques and strategies that they may be employed to
CF: 4.5(S)—Demonstrate the use of higher order research to exhibit professional knowledge. research articles help their students read their content area textbooks.
thinking skills EDE 5930 Seminar in Elementary Education – Ninety-nine Expose students to the pros and cons of teaching the
percent (99%) of the students earned a grade of ―A‖ on the in- language arts block in an integrated format. Expose
class comprehensive final examination class project, oral students to the new areas of the language arts block.
presentation, and research articles. One percent (1%) of the Expose students to specific techniques and strategies for
students earned a grade of ―B‖ on the in-class comprehensive teaching each of the components of the language arts
final class project, oral presentation, and research articles. block. Expose students to research based, current and
RED 5336 Teaching Reading in Content Areas- Seventy-six best practices for teaching the complete language arts
percent (76%) of the students earned a grade of ―A‖ on article block. Expose teachers to rationales for diversifying
reviews, class participation, Lessons, and comprehensive final instruction to accommodate their student needs.
examinations. Nineteen percent (19%) of the students
earned a grade of ―B‖ on article reviews, class participation,
Lessons, and comprehensive final examinations. Five percent
(5%) of the students received the grade of ―I.‖
LAE 5319 Teaching Language Arts in Elementary Schools
Sixty-two percent (62%) of the students earned a grade of ―A‖
on article reviews, class participation, Lessons, and
comprehensive final examinations. Thirteen percent (13%) of
the students earned a grade of ―B‖ on article reviews, class
participation, Lessons, and comprehensive final examinations.
Twenty-five percent (25%) of the students received the grade
of ―I.‖
Indirect Measure
Ninety-seven percent of all students completed an in-class
research project. The basis for the research projects in part
through an analysis of student learning environments using
critical thinking skills and selected case studies
Degree Program: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND RECREATION College/School: COLLEGE OF EDUCATION Academic Year: 2006-2007
Goal: #2: Graduates will be able to demonstrate Direct Method N/A Direct Method
critical thinking in their ability to analyze, - 100% of graduate students will be able to collect One student was successful in completing qualifying exams.
synthesize and summarize information including data, analyze data, and present data with a Research methods course is required subject on Comp Exam. instructional objectives program to the public
published research or reports utilizing discipline minimum passing score of 80% (proof in
specific processes. cumulative portfolio) Indirect Method student abilities and progress
All students that sat for the exam have successfully completed
Indirect Method the comprehensive exam.
- 100% of graduate students will be able to pass
(minimum proficiency at 85%) written/oral
comprehensive exams developed and graded by
graduate committee members (process under
development)
- 100% of graduate students will be able to
complete at least one review of literature based on
an approved topic with a minimum of 85%
accuracy (proof in cumulative portfolio)
- 100% of graduate students will be able to
complete a series of annotated bibliographies with
a minimum of 85% accuracy (proof in cumulative
portfolio)
Degree Program: SECONDARY EDUCATION College/School: COLLEGE OF EDUCATION Academic Year: 2006-2007
Problem Solving (CF4) -- The exemplary N/A Direct Measures: Revisions were made to graduate course Expand the review of literature in multicultural education
professional understands and uses a variety of Direct Measure(s): In preparation for comprehensive examinations, Graduate syllabi and classroom instruction to to include issues relating to race/ ethnicity, sex/gender
instructional strategies to encourage students' candidates will complete in-class research projects on include multiculturalism education differences, exceptionality, social economic groups, and
development of critical think and performance. The 90% of Candidate will obtain a satisfactory grade subjects that reflect their understanding of multiculturalism. concepts and strategies. religion.
on graduation portfolios, which must include a unit
candidate values critical thinking and self-directed The basis of research projects will in part be an analysis of
learning as habits of mind. plan that reflects on their knowledge of subject public and private students from diverse backgrounds using
matter and their ability to design cognitively research articles and research project, i.e. paper, article
CF:4.1(K) Understand a variety of instructional developmental activities. In the unit plan, critiques, demonstrations and class presentations.
professional candidates will demonstrate how they designed
strategies to encourage students‘ lessons to promote problem solving; what Indirect Measures:
development of critical assessment measures they used to measure pupil There were no secondary education graduates during Spring
thinking and performance achievement; what they did with the assessment 2007 semester; therefore there are results to report.
CF:4.2(S) Use a variety of instructional data to interpret student achievement; how they
professional strategies reflected on the assessment data to improve
to encourage students‘ student learning as well as improve on their ability
development of critical to teach. A candidate‘s portfolio must be evaluated
thinking and performance (according to rubrics) as satisfactory in order to
CF:4.3(D) Values critical thinking and self- proceed to the comprehensive exam.
directed learning as
Habits of mind Indirect Measure(s):
CF:4.4(K) Acquire performance assessment 90% of graduate‘s dates will respond favorably in
techniques and exit surveys for programs.
strategies that measure higher 90% of graduates will receive ―good‖, or above,
order thinking skills of ratings by respondents on the employer
students satisfaction survey.
CF:4.5(S) Demonstrate the use of higher
order thinking skills
Degree Program: INDUSTRIAL ARTS/TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION- M.Ed AND M.S. DEGREE College/School: COLLEGE OF EDUCATION Academic Year: 2006-2007
Critical thinking/ Problem Solving: Candidates will Direct Measure(s) N/A Direct Measure(s) Provide Assessment Office and EIT with Work closely with the EIT, student internship/LiveText,
demonstrate the appropriate academic skills • Ninety percent (90%) of the candidates will 100% of the candidates passed course work as required. data in order to receive more detailed faculty and students in order to generate more accurate
necessary to integrate and apply a variety of demonstrate the ability to conceptualize problems 100% of the candidates passed Program Comprehensive statistical reports and results on students‘ and useful data to strengthen and improve the department
techniques and strategies that promote and from various viewpoints via analysis of various Exam outcomes; Use date to improve program program‘s records, communications, and student‘s needs.
enhance Critical Thinking, creativity, problem case studies and reach logical conclusions based Indirect Measure(s) 100% of the candidates successfully and students‘ needs and local and
solving and evaluative thinking capabilities of on theory and practices in Business Education, by generated research projects. 100% successfully national reporting.
students. The candidates will be expected to: earning a passing score of 80% or greater on demonstrated knowledge of Tech Ed through submission of E-
course work evaluated by appropriate rubrics. portfolio.. There were no candidates seeking the M.S.
identify associated higher-order thinking skills, and • 100% of the candidates will pass the Critical Degree.
designs learning and performance strategies to Thinking section of the Technology Education
evoke these higher-order skills. Comprehensive Exam evaluated by appropriate
rubrics.
technologies to expand students‘ thinking abilities.
Indirect Measure(s)
assignments that involve the need to gather • Ninety percent (90%) of the candidates will
information and solve problems. generate research article critiques, research
Pose problems, dilemmas, and questions in papers and essay position papers in a manner
lessons that involve value knowledge and that consistent with proper rules of grammar,
require evaluative thinking. punctuation, syntax, and in accordance with the
current proscribed guidelines of the American
Psychological Association (APA) with a score not
less than 80% based on appropriate rubrics.
• Ninety percent (90%) of the candidates will
develop reflective Logs citing an analysis of their
program experiences forwarding in their Live Text
portfolios based on appropriate rubrics.
Degree Program: AGRIBUSINESS College/School: COLLEGE OF CESTA Academic Year: 2006-2007
Exhibit critical thinking skills when addressing Direct Measure(s) Direct Measure(s) There are no major changes planed at The instructor for AEB 4906 will begin adding some
issues in agribusiness. • All seniors are required to take a ―problems‖ All students passed AEB 4906 with a C or higher grade. The this time. The problems course will components of a business plan as a course requirement
• Graduates will demonstrate proficient research course (AEB 4906) that introduces them to the distribution was: 8% A, 50% B and 42% C. Furthermore, all remain the cornerstone for teaching and to the spring 2008 syllabus. The idea will be to show
skills when solving economic, management and scientific method and requires them to critique students earned a C or better grade on their critique of a evaluating critical thinking. All other AEB students how they might approach elements of a business
business problems. three scientific papers. These assignments require scientific paper. courses require, at a minimum, a mini- plan using the scientific method.
• Graduates will have a working knowledge of the a minimum grade of ―C‖. project. Five AEB courses required
scientific method and have experience in its • All seniors will work as a team to apply the Indirect Measure(s) major term projects and the writing of Furthermore, faculty will continue to develop assignments
application to real-life agribusiness problems. scientific method to a real-life agribusiness There were six students in the internship course this semester ―white papers,‖ explaining a cotemporary designed to improve critical thinking will be added to all
• Graduates will be able to critique information problem and be involved with all stages of the and five earned a grade of A and the sixth student earned an agriculture related issue. AEB curricula.
published in agribusiness and related fields. research, including the collection of data, following ―I‖ due to his inability to complete his report before the
a prescribed methodology, testing of hypotheses, deadline. Additionally, all five AEB offerings this semester The faculty have discussed the idea that
and describing the results. required term papers. students should be capable of writing a
• All seniors must pass this class with a ―C‖ or business plan. Presently AEB 4152,
higher grade to graduate from the program. Agribusiness Analysis, requires students
to prepare and write a business plan for a
Indirect Measure(s) real firm. The faculty now believe that it
• Students who participate in the internship will be a useful exercise to independently
program will be evaluated by their employer for test the student‘s ability to write a
working knowledge of the scientific method and business plan as part of the AEB 4906
their ability to critically evaluate and solve offering.
problems.
• Additionally, students are required to submit a
report of their internship experience including a
discussion of any technical problem they
encountered and how it was solved or resolved.
Degree Program: ARGICULTURAL SCIENCE College/School: COLLEGE OF CESTA Academic Year: 2006-2007
Exhibit critical thinking skills when addressing Direct Measure(s) N/A Direct Measure(s) The Agricultural Science programs will The Agricultural Science programs will adjust their
issues in Agricultural Sciences All graduates will conduct at least one research 70% of all graduates conducted a research project in the encourage students to register for curricula so that all graduates will conduct at least one
• Graduates will demonstrate excellent research project into a faculty approved area in the agricultural sciences. courses that require them to do a research project in an agricultural science area during
skills when seeking information about the agricultural sciences and produce a report that is Indirect Measure(s) research project. The lack of a usable each of their final two semesters. The programs will also
Agricultural Sciences judged to be satisfactory in critical thinking skills Survey was not conducted survey will be rectified so that in the 2007- utilize their industry partners to develop opportunities for
• Graduates will be able to critique information using rubrics developed by Faculty in the 08 academic year the survey will be additional critical thinking exercises
published about the agricultural Sciences. Agricultural Science program usable across disciplines and
administered at least twice per semester.
Indirect Measure(s) This survey will be utilize multiple means
A survey of graduating students will indicate that to make indirect measurement of critical
the majority feel that their research skills are thinking skills of the students
excellent
Degree Program: BIOLOGICAL AND AGRICULTURAL SYSTEMS ENGINEERING (BASE) College/School: COLLEGE OF CESTA Academic Year: 2006-2007
Critical Thinking: Students will demonstrate an Direct Measure(s) N/A Four students completed the critical thinking engineering core ABE 3012 and 3212 will have addition The faculty retreat proved to be an effective program
ability to assimilate and critically evaluate 100% of graduates will earn a ―C‖ grade or better courses: Introduction to Design Analysis (ABE 3012), Natural computer programming homework and in- evaluation tool. Program strengthen will continue to
information and concepts related to Biological and the Biological and Agricultural Systems Resource Conservation Engineering (ABE 3212) and the two class assignments. See Section II for evaluate and implement results using ABET evaluation
Agricultural Systems Engineering. Engineering critical thinking engineering core (2) Senior Design Capstone Courses (ABE 4042 and 4043). ABE 4043 improvements. criteria. Students will experience more computer
courses: Introduction to Design Analysis (ABE The presentations were reviewed by three (3) outside programming assignments
3012), Natural Resource Conservation Engineering reviewers and found to be judged overall as very good to
(ABE 3212) and the two (2) Senior Design excellent (B-A). However, the written reports were judged as
Capstone Courses (ABE 4042 and 4043). Grades poor to fair (D-C).
are determined by constructed exams, homework
and course projects. A panel consisting of the All faculty members at the faculty retreat reviewed ABE3012
professor and (at least) one additional outside and 3212 syllabi. Each course was evaluated using ABET
observer grades all course projects. criteria. Additional computer focus on computer programming
was found to be a need.
Indirect Measure(s) Alumni surveys were sent out to the two Spring ‘07 graduates.
Alumni (every two years), employer and exit The forms have yet to be returned. Additional email and
interview surveys. At least 80% of the respondents telephone call reminders have been sent/made.
strongly agree (3 points) or agree (2 points) that
they, or in the case of the employer our graduates,
can use the critical thinking required for
engineering practice.
Degree Program: C(BS) ELECTRONIS ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY College/School: COLLEGE OF CESTA Academic Year: 2006-2007
Critical Thinking: Students will demonstrate the Direct Measure(s) Direct Measure(s) Direct Measures • Students have attended field trips • Assessment methods are improved.
ability to assimilate and critically evaluate • All graduates earn a ―C‖ grade or better in the All graduates must earn a grade of ―C‖ or better in • All graduates earned a ―C‖ grade or better in the Electronic (Hyundai, Thermal Power plant, Hydro- • Student Course Evaluations, Faculty Course
information and concepts related to Electronic Electronic Engineering Technology core Courses. all technical courses with prefixes CET, EET, EGS, Engineering Technology core Courses. electric Power Plant) Evaluations are conducted regularly.
Engineering Technology Courses • All junior and senior students pass with C or ETI, and EST. • All junior and senior students passed with C or better in the • Students participated in conferences • Research paper oral and written presentations are done
better in the assigned project in each enrolled Indirect Measures(s): assigned project in each enrolled course. (Black Engineer‘s Conference at in Junior/Senior courses.
course. • Alumni surveys and employer surveys will be • All graduates earned a ―C‖ or better in a capstone project Baltimore and Women Engineers in Color • Alumni and Employer survey are now conducted every
• All graduates earn a ―C‖ or better in a capstone conducted every two years. (Senior Design Project) conference in Atlanta). two years.
project (Senior Design Project). • Senior exit surveys are conducted every Indirect Measures • FAMU EET students came in 3rd place • Funds are needed to modernize the labs.
Indirect Measure(s) semester. • 80 % of the students rated excellent or good in the student in the design of quick-fire challenge
• 75 % of the graduates perform at the response • Student course evaluation surveys are conducted course evaluation. competition sponsored by Boeing in the
level excellent or good in the student survey. all the courses every semester. • 70% of the graduating seniors rated EET program as good Black Engineers conference.
• 75 % of the graduates rate the Electronics • Faculty course evaluation surveys are performed during their exit survey.
Engineering Technology program ―favorable‖ in the for all the courses taught by the faculty.
senior exit survey.
Degree Program: C(BS) INTERNATIONAL AGRICULTURE AND BUSINESS College/School: COLLEGE OF CESTA Academic Year: 2006-2007
Exhibit critical thinking skills when addressing Direct Measure(s) N/A Direct Measure(s) These results will be discussed with the More written and presentation opportunities will be
issues in international business and agriculture: • All upper classmen are required to take at least 75% of all majors who took one or more of these major faculty teaching these courses and a included in these major courses in order to improve the
• Graduates will demonstrate proficient research six courses in the fields of soil science (AGR and courses listed in Row 3 obtained a ―C‖ or better grade in each plan will be developed to improve student oral and written communication skills of the IAB majors. A
skills when solving economic, management and SOS), animal science (ANS), entomology (ENY) of these courses. grades, that will include more evaluation curriculum review will be conducted with faculty to
business problems, especially as related to the and food science (FOS) at the 3000 level or higher. of research papers, in-class writing determine what added course activities and changes need
international arena. Unless students have specific interests in animal Indirect Measure(s) assignments, problem-solving activities to be included in these courses. Also, a more careful
• Graduates will have a working knowledge of the science and/or animal science and have the None of the majors participated in internships during the 2007 with the student working individually first review of the students‘ records will be conducted to
scientific method and have experience in its necessary biology and chemistry background, they spring semester. and then in small groups followed by ensure that they are registering in the appropriate courses
application to real-life agriculture and business will be encouraged to take food science and/or individual reporting. for which they are qualified.
problems. entomology. These courses will introduce them to In addition to internship activities, mid-
• Graduates will be able to critique information the scientific method and require them to critique term and end-of-semester surveys will be
published in international agriculture, agribusiness scientific papers and be involved with all stages of included as indirect measures for these
and related fields. research, including the collection of data, following courses to better gauge student
a prescribed methodology, testing of hypotheses, performance.
and describing the results.. All students must pass
these courses with a ―C‖ grade or better.
• All seniors will take courses in international trade
(ECO 4707), agricultural policy (AEB 4261) and
finance (AEB 3142) to gain experience with
international trade and agribusiness problems. All
seniors must pass these courses with a ―C‖ or
higher grade.
Indirect Measure(s)
• Students who participate in the internship
program will be evaluated by their employer for
working knowledge of the scientific method and
their ability to critically evaluate and solve
problems.
Degree Program: LANDSCAPE DESIGN AND MANAGEMENT College/School: COLLEGE OF CESTA Academic Year: 2006-2007
Demonstrate the ability to use creative and critical Direct Measure N/A Direct Measure • The instructor will revise course syllabi N/A
thinking in developing and evaluating alternative • All landscape design studio courses and a course • Less than 40% of students in LDE 3425 (Landscape Design in the lower division landscape studio
landscape designs to meet site requirements and on site improvement and drainage introduce and Studio II) and 100% of students in LDE 4445 (Landscape classes to include a comprehensive
the needs of culturally diverse clients. expose students to the collection, summary, Design Studio IV) received a grade of B or better. LDE 4303C review of plant materials, increased in-
analysis and interpretation of field data and (Site Improvement & Drainage) was not offered due to low class demonstrations and increased
information for developing master plans and enrollment. number of required class projects with
planting designs. The completed class projects varying levels of scale and degrees of
require a minimum grade of ―C‖, at least 70% of Indirect Measure difficulty.
students will earn the minimum grade. • Based on the criteria understanding of the design problem
and design solution developed for final class projects, 100%
Indirect Measure of students in LDE 4445 earned excellent evaluations by a
• At least 75% of students will earn at least jury. In contrast, only 62% of students in LDE 3425 earned
satisfactory levels of performance on the design either good or excellent evaluations by a jury.
solutions including plant selections on their class
projects based on analysis and synthesis of site
and research-based information. The projects will
be evaluated using a 7-criteria evaluation
instrument. The criteria and their respective
weights are: (1) Professional appearance (10%),
(2) Verbal presentation and delivery (10%), (3) Use
of supporting data, i.e., client‘s interview,
photographs, surveys, etc. (5%), (4) Knowledge of
subject and project requirements (10%), (5)
Graphic presentation (30%), (6) Character studies
to clarify design concept (25%), and (7)
Responsiveness to Questions (10%). A total
percent score of at least 90% will constitute an
Excellent performance; 80-89 as Good, 70-79 as
Fair, and less than 70 will be rated Poor.
Degree Program: AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE: M.S College/School: COLLEGE OF CESTA Academic Year: 2006-2007
Demonstrate the ability to use critical and creative Direct Measure(s) N/A Direct Measure(s) Continue to work with students to The graduate faculty committee (GFC) of CESTA will
thinking in designing and conducting experiments, • At least 80% of graduating students will earn a improve their levels of performance for continue to work for the improvement of the graduate
analyzing results, and reporting their findings for ―B‖ or a better grade in an essay writing exam that 1. 100% of students receiving the M.S. degree earned ―B‖ or the improvement program
publication. (Agribusiness, Animal Science, calls for written and oral arguments for and/or better in the Fundamentals Research Design course
Entomology, Food Science, Plant Science) against the use of scientific methodologies in the mandatory for all the students.
investigation of agricultural phenomenon. All 2. All the students were successful in their thesis defense
students will have a successful defense of thesis receiving a satisfactory passing grade at the defense.
(graded ―passing‖ by student‘s supervisory thesis
committee). Indirect Measure(s)
Feedback from external thesis committee members on these
Indirect Measure(s) thesis recommended satisfactory as passing the defense.
• Feedbacks from External Examiners on the
quality of multiple student work samples will
indicate the scoring results as satisfactory or better
at 80% or higher on critical thinking of graduating
students.
Degree Program: PhD IN ENTOMOLOGY College/School: COLLEGE OF CESTA Academic Year: 2006-2007
Demonstrate the ability to use critical and creative Direct Measure(s) N/A Direct Measure(s) No changes are planned at this time. The Students will be encouraged to send manuscripts for
thinking in designing and conducting experiments, • At least 80% of graduating students will earn a • 100% of the PhD students earned a ―B‖ or a better grade in number of publications will continue to publication from their dissertation before the date of
analyzing results, and reporting their findings for ―B‖ or a better grade in AGG 5920 based on a AGG 5920 based on a rubric developed by the faculty. serve as a measure of student‘s defense. Publications of abstracts and papers, as well as
publication. rubric developed by the faculty. • The PhD students are progressing successfully toward the productivity. grant writings will be strengthened.
• All students will have a successful defense of defense of their dissertation in the years to come.
dissertation (judged as ―passing‖ by student‘s
supervisory dissertation committee). Indirect Measure(s)
• Comments from external examiners indicated excellent
Indirect Measure(s) score (over 90%) on student research activities.
• Feedbacks from External Examiners on the • 50% of the students have had research papers published.
quality of student research activities will indicate
the scoring results as 80% satisfactory or better.
• Students will have good acceptance (3 on a scale
of 5) of manuscripts submitted for publication.
Degree Program: BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CHEMICAL ENGINEERING College/School: FAMU-FSU COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING Academic Year: 2006-2007
Specific Skills: N/A Direct Measures: Direct Measures: Continued emphasis on real world application and
1. Scientific Knowledge (1.a) and Problem Solving 1. knowledge of and the ability to apply the Outcome 1a. - Scientific Knowledge Outcome 1a. - Scientific Knowledge quantitative of complex systems is required. Incorporation
(1.b) [Student Learning Outcome] fundamentals of mathematics, including topics in The assessments were based on the following classification ECH 3023 Recommendations: of modern simulation techniques is strongly encouraged.
Start Date: 08-25-06 differential and integral calculus, differential described in these web sites: 1. Students were acquainted with up-to- Direct Measures:
End Date: 08-24-07 equations, multivariable calculus, and linear http://www.coun.uvic.ca/learn/program/hndouts/bloom.html date engineering knowledge in chemical Outcome 1a. - Scientific Knowledge
algebra. http://www.nwlink.com/~donclark/hrd/bloom.html engineering. Based on a review of the above course folders, it was
Outcome Type: Critical Thinking Skills, 2. knowledge of and the ability to apply basic • Level 1 ---Factual – terms, elements, details. 2. Sufficient amount of tests and determined that the implementation strategies
Content/Discipline Knowledge & Skills. sciences, including calculus-based physics and • Level 2 --- Conceptual – classifications, categories, homework. However, students tend to corresponding to this outcome were appropriate. Student
general chemistry (including the laboratory). principles, theories, models. work on as teams to solve the homework, learning tasks consist of a variety of progress reports,
Define Outcome: 3. knowledge of and the ability to apply advanced • Level 3 --- Procedural – skills, algorithms, techniques, criteria thus compromising students‘ chance on presentations, and mathematical and statistical analysis
chemistry including organic, physical, and for procedures. independently acquiring engineering tools with applications in chemical engineering, and these
Upon completion of the course of instruction, the analytical chemistry or biochemistry (including the • Level 4 --- Metacognition – strategic knowledge, contextual knowledge. tasks as well as their implementation and assessment
student will be able to apply a knowledge of laboratory). and conditional knowledge, self-knowledge. ECH 3266 Recommendations: through in-class exercises, homework, quizzes, and
mathematics, physics, chemistry, and chemical 4. the ability to analyze engineering problems, This outcome (1a. Scientific Knowledge) is evaluated based 1. Good coverage; exactly what is exams were also judged to be appropriate.
engineering to identify, formulate, and solve including open-ended chemical processes: clearly on students' homework, reports, and/or in-class presentations expected for an intro chemical Over 90% of the students performed at a level 3 or better
chemical engineering problems. (C3.a, C3.e) identifying the problem and applying analytical, that demonstrate an in-depth understanding of the relevant engineering course. regarding to these learning outcomes (scientific
numerical and/or experimental techniques to obtain knowledge required to complete the course. The 2. The students demonstrate knowledge and problem solving). Weaknesses in open-
a solution. demonstration might also be reflected in students' quizzes and understanding of the materials for an ended problem-solving skills still persist, which should be
5. the ability to evaluate proposed solutions based projects, etc. Independence is given more emphasis. Team intro course on transport phenomena. corrected by making suitable adjustments to sophomore
on specified criteria, and validation of results. work would not guarantee that students already acquired the ECH 3301 Recommendations: and junior level courses.
Implementation Strategies: scientific knowledge. Recommendations: Outcome 1b. Problem Solving
1. Chemical engineering graduates must A judgment of whether a student demonstrated acquisition of 1. Course materials are well designed Based on a review of the above course folders, it was
successfully complete a core mathematics "scientific knowledge" is based on course materials, course and carried out. determined that the implementation strategies
sequence of courses of nineteen semester hours, embedded assignments, and contents of the submitted 2. Extensive use of computer software corresponding to this outcome were appropriate. In the
which stress fundamental principles and problem projects. and computation. Chemical and Biomedical Engineering Classes it is
solving in differential, integral, and multivariable Course Intended Level Level Assessed Score 3. More practice (such as homework and recommended that the homework assignments become
calculus, as well as differential equations. of ECH 3023 4 4 4 quiz) could be given to students. increasing open-ended and less specified as the course
mathematics, with a grade of C or better. Quiz (~8), Homework (10), Midterm (3), Final (1) ECH 4404L Recommendations: level increases.
2. Chemical engineering graduates must ECH 3266 4 4 4 1. Consistently excellent. At the sophomore level, the students should be exposed
successfully complete a core sequence of courses Quiz (5), Homework (9), Midterm (3), Final (1) 2. Students demonstrate basic to some problems for which more information (internally
which stress fundamental principles and problem ECH 3301 4 4 3 understanding of the experiments. consistent) is given so that students realize that (a) they
solving in physical and organic chemistry, and Quiz (plenty), Homework (plenty), Midterm (2), Final (1) 3. Provide weak-performing students do not have to use all of the information provided and (b)
physics, including ten semester hours of physics, ECH 4404L 4 4 4 with substantially more practice, there are multiple ways of approaching a solution.
twelve semester hours of general chemistry and six Quiz (6), Experiment (6), Project (3) coaching, and motivation to strengthen At the junior and senior levels, the amount of information
credit hours of advanced chemistry with a grade of ECH 4504 4 3 3 fundamentals in introductory chemical given should be more sparse. In particular, students at
C or better. Homework (6), Design Project (1), Tests (2), Final (1) engineering courses. the junior level occasionally should occasionally be
3. Chemical engineering graduates must complete ECH 4604 4 4 3 ECH 4504 Recommendations: expected to find needed information from sources other
a core chemical engineering sequence of courses Midterms (2), Design Project (1) 1. Students demonstrate basic than their textbooks.
which stress fundamental principles and problem ECH 4743 4 4 3 understanding in designing reactors. At the senior level, students periodically should be
Degree Program: B.S. CIVIL ENGINEERING College/School: FAMU-FSU COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING Academic Year: 2006-2007
Upon completion of the course of instruction, the Criteria for Success: N/A 1- Results from direct assessment Instructor has been working with the Lab Teaching
student will be able to design and conduct field and 1- On an average, 100% of the students enrolled in - On an average, at least 100% of the students accumulated (100%) are as expected. Assistant to ensure that background information and real-
laboratory experiments, as well as to critically EES 3040L Environmental Science Lab will 70 points or better as measured from the student learning world examples are provided at the beginning of each lab.
analyze and interpret data in more than one of the demonstrating the ability to design and conduct tasks of the above mentioned courses. 2- Results from indirect assessment Also tie-ins to the main course EES 3040 have been
recognized civil engineering areas. field and laboratory experiments by scoring 70 (73.7%) are slightly higher than highlighted.
points or better on their assigned Student Learning - Analysis of exit survey for every CEE student before expected. CEE students have Some of the instrumentation (especially the turbidity
Task for this outcome used to assess their graduation indicated that 14.7% strongly agreed and 59% complained of the laboratory conditions meter) had problems and thus affected Labs 3 and 8.
performance in the course. agreed they were well prepared to design and conduct field and the lack of technical report writing There are plans to acquire new ones during the 2007-
and laboratory experiments, as well as to critically analyze instruction. 2008 academic year.
2- Exit Interviews should indicate that 70% of the and interpret data in engineering courses .
students agreed they are well prepared to design
and conduct field and laboratory experiments, as
well as to critically analyze and interpret data in
engineering courses
Methods of Assessment:
1- Direct Assessment
- Student Learning Tasks
Method(s): behavioral observations, class
performance or presentation, and course
embedded assignments (often in tandem with
exam question banks).
2- Indirect Assessment
- Analysis of exit survey for every CEE student
before graduation
Degree Program: BACHELORS IN COMPUTER ENGINEERING College/School: FAMU-FSU COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING Academic Year: 2006-2007
Critical Thinking: Upon completion of the course of Direct Measure(s) N/A Direct Measure(s) The direct measure indicates the The student scores were good, but the students‘
instruction, the student will be able to design a This will result in the average of the students For Fall 2006, the students scored an average of 3.18 on the students are meeting this outcome and perception was lower possibly due to the greater
system, component, or process to meet desired scoring 2.7 or better as determined by class outcome material assessed in the courses designated by the the indirect measure indicates the same emphasis on senior design projects. Undergraduate
needs. (ABET PO-C) performance or presentation (Assessed) and department. only less strongly. laboratories need to be enhanced to prepare students for
learning outcome ratings. The designation of the For Spring 2007, the students scored an average of 2.81 on engineering design. Currently the department has only 1
courses contributing to this outcome is determined the outcome material assessed in the courses designated by technician to support all the undergraduate laboratories.
by an annual department review of course the department. This is insufficient for developing and maintaining up to
instructional objectives and mapping to ABET date, fresh and technically challenging lab exercises.
Program Outcomes (POs). Indirect Measure(s) One to two more technicians are needed to be on par with
Graduating students taking the Senior Exit Survey were asked other similar departments around the nation.
Indirect Measure(s) to grade from A (highest) to F (lowest) how well they felt our
At least 75% of the students indicate in the senior program was successful in meeting this graduate outcome
exit survey that they have been provided the ability objective. A total of 6 of the 7 responders (86%) gave a grade
to design a system, component, or process to meet of A, B or C and the average GPA for the responses was 2.43.
desired needs.
Degree Program: BACHELORS IN ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING College/School: FAMU-FSU COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING Academic Year: 2006-2007
Critical Thinking: Upon completion of the course of Direct Measure(s) N/A Direct Measure(s) The direct measure indicates the Participation in the survey was very low this year. The
instruction, the student will be able to design a This will result in the average of the students For Fall 2006, the students scored an average of 3.02 on the students are strongly meeting this department will attempt to use increased advertising and
system, component, or process to meet desired scoring 2.7 or better as determined by class outcome material assessed in the courses designated by the outcome and the indirect measure incentives to increase the number of respondents. This
needs. (ABET PO-C) performance or presentation (Assessed) and department. indicates the same only less strongly. will help improve the statistical reliability of the sample.
learning outcome ratings. The designation of the For Spring 2007, the students scored an average of 2.75 on Senior design challenges seem to have lowered student
courses contributing to this outcome is determined the outcome material assessed in the courses designated by confidence. Preparation for the senior design will be
by an annual department review of course the department. reviewed.
instructional objectives and mapping to ABET
Program Outcomes (POs). Indirect Measure(s)
Graduating students taking the Senior Exit Survey were asked
to grade from A (highest) to F (lowest) how well they felt our
Indirect Measure(s) program was successful in meeting this graduate outcome
At least 75% of the students indicate in the senior objective. A total of 6 of the 7 responders (86%) gave a grade
exit survey that they have been provided the ability of A, B or C and the average GPA for the responses was 2.43.
to design a system, component, or process to meet
desired needs.
Degree Program: BACHELORS IN INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING College/School: FAMU-FSU COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING Academic Year: 2006-2007
Apply math, science and computing Direct Measure(s) Direct Measure(s) N/A N/A N/A
Upon completion of the course of instruction, the At least 70% of the students will achieve a rating 44 students (86%) scored over 2.5 meeting the
student will be able to apply mathematical, of at least 2.5 (0-4 scale) as determined by faculty goal.
scientific and computing. assessment of student performance on the
corresponding ESI 3312: Operations Research I, Indirect Measure(s)
which is a required course that introduces students 92.9% of the employers responding to our latest
to the methods of deterministic operations survey indicate that our alumni are ―prepared‖ or
research. The course primarily focuses on the ―exceptionally well prepared‖ in applying their
application of linear programming methods and its knowledge of math, science and computing
derivatives. Typical examples of problem
formulations related to manufacturing, capital
investment, nutritional, medical and other
applications are covered as well as the graphical
and tabular simplex solution techniques. The
students are also exposed to the formulation and
solution methods for transportation, assignment,
and network problems, including shortest path,
maximum flow and critical path type problems.
Integer programming problems and solution
methods are also presented. The students are then
asked to study a real world system of their choice
where a problem exists requiring the methods of
deterministic operations research. The project
should demonstrate the students' ability to apply
operations research techniques to mathematical
modeling of practical situations, as well as to solve
the formulated problems using computing software.
Method(s): Portfolio of Student Work.
Indirect Measure(s)
Surveys
Degree Program: MECHANICAL ENGINEERING (BS) College/School: FAMU-FSU COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING Academic Year: 2006-2007
Upon completion of the degree program, the Direct Measure(s) N/A Direct Measure(s) The results of the assessment are The results do not indicate the need for other changes in
student will be able to design and conduct • This will result in 100% of the students passing a • All graduates in 2006-2007 have passed this series of adequate and the outcome should be assessment methods, curriculum changes, or other
experiments and to analyze and interpret data. series of laboratory classes emphasizing classes. monitored next year. actions at this time.
experimental methodology as determined by the Indirect Measure(s)
following as appropriate: written report, homework • 87.1% of the students rated their abilities in this area as
assignment, course project, class presentation, excellent or very good as shown in the senior exit
etc. questionnaires and interviews. The alumni survey for this year
Indirect Measure(s) was not conducted.
• At least 85% of the students will rate their abilities • The departmental curriculum committee self-assessment
as excellent or very good as shown in (a) the rates this outcome at 88% based on a review of course,
senior exit questionnaires and interviews, and (b) curriculum portfolios, and the course outcome index.
the alumni survey.
• Finally, the departmental curriculum committee,
working with the laboratory committee, should rate
students achieving the outcome at 85% or better
based on a review of courses, curriculum
portfolios, and the course outcome index..
Degree Program: MASTERS OF SCIENCE (MS) IN BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING College/School: FAMU-FSU COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING Academic Year: 2006-2007
Direct Measures: N/A Direct Measures:
2. Analysis of Literature [Student Learning The assessment measures used were: 1. Class presentations: Class presentations were required in The results from the Fall assessment The Department will combine all information from the Fall
Outcome] 1. class presentations and reports in graduate level ECH 5261 - Advanced Transport Phenomena, and ECH 5052 - indicate that the analysis of literature assessment with the information from the Spring
Start Date: 08-25-06 courses Research Methods in Chemical Engineering. In the analysis outcome has been met, but continual assessment to make the action plan for improvement. It
End Date: 08-24-07 2. thesis defense. of the term paper in ECH 5261, 30% of the grade was based evaluation of students in the Spring will needs to be noted that the majority of the graduate
Students are first assessed on their capability to on analysis of the literature. Three of the term papers had be necessary to fully assess this student assessment procedures are conducted during the
Outcome Type: Critical Thinking Skills, critically analyze the literature via projects in good critical analysis of the relevant literature, one was outcome. It is recommended at this Spring semester.
Content/Discipline Knowledge & Skills. graduate level courses. The master's degree plan satisfactory, and one was poor in this component. Based on stage that the Department continue to
and the thesis defense require the students to the fact that 80% of the class performed satisfactorily in this work towards further improving analysis
Define Outcome: determine the frontier of their chosen field and component, it was concluded that this outcome had been of literature by requiring projects in the
critically evaluate open research problems in this satisfied. In ECH 5052, students had multiple opportunities to graduate classes.
Upon completion of the master's degree, the field. develop skills in literature analysis by homework and project
student will be able to critically analyze the This assessment will require that 80% of the assignments. All students were able to obtain literature The levels of learning will be developed
literature and determine the state-of-the-art in a students being assessed scoring 75% or higher as information using professional search engines, and the for the graduate courses during the
given research topic. determined by the above assessment standards. majority of students (>90%) were able to analyze literature Spring semester.
Method(s): project evaluations, written report or information related to the topics selected for homework and
essay, faculty committee evaluations of the term paper.
dissertations, theses, and treatises, department 2. There were no BME Master's thesis defenses this
assessment, and class performance or semester.
presentation. Indirect Measures:
In the assessment of 2005-06, Master‘s students The electronic Graduate Student and Alumni surveys are
wrote numerous reports requiring a critical analysis conducted in the Spring semester, and no data is available for
of the literature during the course of their the Fall. The Graduate Student Town Hall Meeting is held in
curriculum. The Research Methods course tests the Spring semester, also.
this skill at a very high level; their performance on
literature analysis was satisfactory.
This recommendation will be addressed in the
evaluation of this objective. It is recommended
that the Department continue to use the Research
Methods course to provide first-year students with
the skills to conduct literature reviews.
Indirect Measures:
Electronic survey questionnaires are to be
administered to graduate students (annually) and
alumni (biennially) as additional measures for
assessment of this student learning outcome. In
the Graduate Student Survey, the outcome is
assessed on a scale of 1 to 5 (poor to excellent).
In the Alumni Survey, a scale of 1 to 3 is used.
Degree Program: DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (PhD) IN BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING College/School: FAMU- FSU COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING Academic Year: 2006-2007
Direct Measures: N/A Direct Measures:
2. Analysis of Literature [Student Learning The assessment measures used were: 1. Class presentations: Class presentations were required in The results from the Fall assessment The Department will combine all information from the Fall
Outcome] 1. class presentations and reports in graduate level ECH 5261 - Advanced Transport Phenomena, and ECH 5052 - indicate that the analysis of literature assessment with the information from the Spring
Start Date: 08-25-06 courses Research Methods in Chemical Engineering. In the analysis outcome has been met, but continual assessment to make the action plan for improvement. It
End Date: 08-24-07 2. doctoral qualifying examination of the term paper in ECH 5261, 30% of the grade was based evaluation of students in the Spring will needs to be noted that the majority of the graduate
3. dissertation prospectus defense on analysis of the literature. Three of the term papers had be necessary to fully assess this student assessment procedures are conducted during the
Outcome Type: Critical Thinking Skills, 4. dissertation defense. good critical analysis of the relevant literature, one was outcome. It is recommended at this Spring semester.
Content/Discipline Knowledge & Skills. Students are first assessed on their capability to satisfactory, and one was poor in this component. Based on stage that the Department continue to
critically analyze the literature via projects in the fact that 80% of the class performed satisfactorily in this work towards further improving analysis
Define Outcome: graduate level courses. The doctoral qualifying component, it was concluded that this outcome had been of literature by requiring projects in the
examination tests the students' ability to survey the satisfied. In ECH 5052, students had multiple opportunities to graduate classes.
Upon completion of the doctoral degree, the literature and determine what has been solved and develop skills in literature analysis by homework and project
student will be able to critically analyze the what remains to be solved in a fundamental area of assignments. All students were able to obtain literature The levels of learning will be developed
literature and determine the state-of-the-art in a biomedical engineering. The prospectus defense information using professional search engines, and the for the graduate courses during the
given research topic. and the dissertation defense require the students majority of students (>90%) were able to analyze literature Spring semester.
to determine the frontier of their chosen field and information related to the topics selected for homework and
critically evaluate open research problems in this the term paper.
field. 2. The BME doctoral qualifying examination is offered in the
This assessment will require that 80% of the Spring semester only.
students being assessed scoring 75% or higher as 3. There were no BME doctoral prospectus defenses during
determined by the above assessment standards. the Fall or Summer Semesters.
Method(s): project evaluations, written report or 4. There were no BME doctoral dissertation defenses during
essay, faculty committee evaluations of the Fall or Summer Semesters.
dissertations, theses, and treatises, department Indirect Measures:
assessment, departmental exam/comprehensive The electronic Graduate Student and Alumni surveys are
exam/preliminary exams, and class performance or conducted in the Spring semester, and no data is available for
presentation. the Fall. The Graduate Student Town Hall Meeting is held in
In the assessment of 2005-06, doctoral students the Spring semester, also.
wrote numerous reports requiring a critical analysis
of the literature during the course of their
curriculum. The Research Methods course tests
this skill at a very high level; their performance on
literature analysis was satisfactory.
This recommendation will be addressed in the
evaluation of this objective. It is recommended
that the Department continue to use the Research
Methods course to provide first-year students with
the skills to conduct literature reviews.
Indirect Measures:
Degree Program: MASTERS OF SCIENCE IN CHEMICAL ENGINEERING College/School: FAMU-FSU COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING Academic Year: 2006-2007
Direct Measures: N/A Direct Measures:
2. Analysis of Literature [Student Learning The assessment measures used were: 1. Class presentations: Class presentations were required in The results from the Fall assessment The Department will combine all information from the Fall
Outcome] 1. class presentations and reports in graduate level ECH 5261 - Advanced Transport Phenomena, and ECH 5052 - indicate that the analysis of literature assessment with the information from the Spring
Start Date: 08-25-06 courses Research Methods in Chemical Engineering. In the analysis outcome has been met, but continual assessment to make the action plan for improvement. It
End Date: 08-24-07 2. thesis defense. of the term paper in ECH 5261, 30% of the grade was based evaluation of students in the Spring will should be noted that the majority of the graduate student
Students are first assessed on their capability to on analysis of the literature. Three of the term papers had be necessary to fully assess this assessment procedures are conducted during the Spring
Outcome Type: Critical Thinking Skills, critically analyze the literature via projects in good critical analysis of the relevant literature, one was outcome. It is recommended at this semester.
Content/Discipline Knowledge & Skills. graduate level courses. The master's degree plan satisfactory, and one was poor in this component. Based on stage that the Department continue to
and the thesis defense require the students to the fact that 80% of the class performed satisfactorily in this work towards further improving analysis
Define Outcome: determine the frontier of their chosen field and component, it was concluded that this outcome had been of literature by requiring projects in the
critically evaluate open research problems in this satisfied. In ECH 5052, students had multiple opportunities to graduate classes.
Upon completion of the master's degree, the field. develop skills in literature analysis by homework and project
student will be able to critically analyze the This assessment will require that 80% of the assignments. All students were able to obtain literature The levels of learning will be developed
literature and determine the state-of-the-art in a students being assessed scoring 75% or higher as information using professional search engines, and the for the graduate courses during the
given research topic. determined by the above assessment standards. majority of students (>90%) were able to analyze literature Spring semester.
Method(s): project evaluations, written report or information related to the topics selected for homework and
essay, faculty committee evaluations of the term paper.
dissertations, theses, and treatises, department 2. There was one student who defended their ChE Master's
assessment, and class performance or degree this semester, and in the judgment of the thesis
presentation. committee this student showed mastery of analysis of
Indirect Measures: literature. This student successfully defended their thesis.
Electronic survey questionnaires are to be 3. The graduate outcome assessment forms were distributed
administered to graduate students (annually) and to the faculty committee for the one ChE Master's degree
alumni (biennially) as additional measures for student who graduated this semester.
assessment of this student learning outcome. In Indirect Measures:
the Graduate Student Survey, the outcome is The electronic Graduate Student and Alumni surveys are
assessed on a scale of 1 to 5 (poor to excellent). conducted in the Spring semester, and no data is available for
In the Alumni Survey, a scale of 1 to 3 is used. the Fall. The Graduate Student Town Hall Meeting is held in
The criteria for success for this outcome are a the Spring semester, also.
minimum of 3 out of 5 on the overall score of the
outcome assessment committee, a minimum
average score of 3 out of 5 on the Graduate
Student Survey, and a minimum average score of
2 out of 3 on the Alumni Survey.
A Town Hall Meeting (focus group) for graduate
students will be held every year in the Spring,
during which verbal feedback from graduate
students will be sought on topics such as
academics and student welfare. The results will be
Degree Program: DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (PhD) IN CHEMICAL ENGINEERING College/School: FAMU-FSU COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING Academic Year: 2006-2007
Direct Measures: N/A Direct Measures:
2. Analysis of Literature [Student Learning The assessment measures used were: 1. Class presentations: Class presentations were required in The results from the Fall assessment The Department will combine all information from the Fall
Outcome] 1. class presentations and reports in graduate level ECH 5261 - Advanced Transport Phenomena, and ECH 5052 - indicate that the analysis of literature assessment with the information from the Spring
Start Date: 08-25-06 courses Research Methods in Chemical Engineering. In the analysis outcome has been met, but continual assessment to make the action plan for improvement. It
End Date: 08-24-07 2. doctoral qualifying examination of the term paper in ECH 5261, 30% of the grade was based evaluation of students in the Spring will needs to be noted that the majority of the graduate
3. dissertation prospectus defense on analysis of the literature. Three of the term papers had be necessary to fully assess this student assessment procedures are conducted during the
Outcome Type: Critical Thinking Skills, 4. dissertation defense. good critical analysis of the relevant literature, one was outcome. It is recommended at this Spring semester.
Content/Discipline Knowledge & Skills. Students are first assessed on their capability to satisfactory, and one was poor in this component. Based on stage that the Department continue to
critically analyze the literature via projects in the fact that 80% of the class performed satisfactorily in this work towards further improving analysis
Define Outcome: graduate level courses. The doctoral qualifying component, it was concluded that this outcome had been of literature by requiring projects in the
examination tests the students' ability to survey the satisfied. In ECH 5052, students had multiple opportunities to graduate classes.
Upon completion of the doctoral degree, the literature and determine what has been solved and develop skills in literature analysis by homework and project
student will be able to critically analyze the what remains to be solved in a fundamental area of assignments. All students were able to obtain literature The levels of learning will be developed
literature and determine the state-of-the-art in a chemical engineering. The prospectus defense information using professional search engines, and the for the graduate courses during the
given research topic. and the dissertation defense require the students majority of students (>90%) were able to analyze literature Spring semester.
to determine the frontier of their chosen field and information related to the topics selected for homework and
critically evaluate open research problems in this the term paper.
field. 2. The ChE doctoral qualifying examination is offered in the
This assessment will require that 80% of the Spring semester only.
students being assessed scoring 75% or higher as 3. There were no ChE doctoral prospectus defenses during
determined by the above assessment standards. the Fall or Summer semesters.
Method(s): project evaluations, written report or 4. There was one ChE dissertation defense during the
essay, faculty committee evaluations of Summer semester. This student was required to revise the
dissertations, theses, and treatises, department dissertation, and after review by the dissertation committee it
assessment, departmental exam/comprehensive was approved during the Fall semester.
exam/preliminary exams, and class performance or Indirect Measures:
presentation. The electronic Graduate Student and Alumni surveys are
In the assessment of 2005-06, graduate student's conducted in the Spring semester, and no data is available for
analysis of the literature was very good as reflected the Fall. The Graduate Student Town Hall Meeting is held in
in the student results. Students do not have the Spring semester, also.
significant problems in finding the appropriate
literature for their research. The Research
Methods course provides a good avenue to
introduce this skill and this course should be
continued.
This recommendation will be addressed in the
evaluation of this objective. It is recommended
that the Department continue to use the Research
Methods course to provide first-year students with
Degree Program: M. S. CIVIL ENGINEERING College/School: FAMU-FSU COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING Academic Year: 2006-2007
Upon completion of the course of instruction, the N/A 1- Results from direct assessment
student will be able to identify needs, define Criteria for success and Method of assessment: From direct assessment, 100% of the students scoring 73 (72points) are higher than expected. More courses will be included to assess this outcome
problems, and apply analysis and/or design points. 2- Results from indirect assessment (85
techniques to obtain solutions in at least one Direct Assessment points) are higher than expected.
specific area of specialization. - Student Learning Tasks Indirect assessment showed that 85 points
This will result in 100% of the students scoring 70
points as determined by faculty-constructed exams
and project evaluations in randomly selected area
of specialization according to departmental and
program assessment criteria.
Indirect Assessment
- Analysis of exit survey for every CEE student
before graduation
Degree Program: Ph.D. CIVIL ENGINEERING College/School: FAMU-FSU COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING Academic Year: 2006-2007
Upon completion of the course of instruction, the Criteria for success and Method of assessment: N/A 1- Results from direct assessment
student will be able to identify needs, define From direct assessment, 100% of the students scoring 80 (80points) are higher than expected. More courses will be included to assess this outcome
problems, and apply analysis and/or design Direct Assessment points. 2- Results from indirect assessment (85
techniques to obtain solutions in at least one Student Learning Tasks points) are higher than expected.
specific area of specialization. 100% of the students being rated as acceptable as Indirect assessment showed that 85 points
determined by a committee evaluation of each
Ph.D. student's dissertation. A student shall
complete his/her dissertation and associated
publications with a quality consistent with archival
journals in the related fields, and defend orally a
dissertation in a public seminar before the
supervisory committee. Students should submit at
least one journal manuscript before graduation.
They should also present their research finding at a
Graduate Seminar.
Indirect Assessment
- Analysis of exit survey for every CEE student
before graduation
Degree Program: MASTERS OF SCIENCE College/School: FAMU-FSU COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING Academic Year: 2006-2007
Solve Electrical Engineering Problems: Direct Measure(s): N/A Direct Measure(s): Continue to provide adequate resources Continue to provide students with essential resources
Class Performance from Required Engineering Class Performance from Required Engineering Course to support the above average needed to excel, such as workshops and conference
Upon completion of the master‘s degree, the Course matriculation of M.S. candidates. opportunities
student will be able to solve problems in the field of Average student GPA scoring of departmental required
electrical engineering. This will result in the average of the students engineering courses:
scoring a 3.3 GPA or better as determined by class
performance of departmental required engineering All qualified M.S. candidates have scores above a 3.3 grade
courses. point average for the term
Indirect Measure(s): Indirect Measure(s):
Degree Program: DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY College/School: FAMU-FSU COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING Academic Year: 2006-2007
Solve Electrical Engineering Problems: Direct Measure(s): N/A Direct Measure(s): This does not apply. This does not apply.
Dissertation Defense Dissertation Defense
Upon completion of the Ph.D. degree, the student This will result in 90% or better of the students
will be able to solve an original research problem in scoring satisfactory as determined by departmental Percentage of Ph.D. graduates with scores at or better
the field of electrical engineering. defense exam than 90%:
A committee of the faculty conducts the defense
examination. The committee provides an overall This does not apply. There were no Spring 2007 Ph.D.
assessment of the student's ability to complete candidates for which this measure applies.
independent research including the ability to solve
an original research problem. Indirect Measure(s):
Indirect Measure(s):
Degree Program: MASTERS IN INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING College/School: FAMU-FSU COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING Academic Year: 2006-2007
Critical thinking skill: Upon completion of the Direct Measure(s) Direct Measure(s): N/A N/A N/A
course of instruction, graduates will be able to This will result in at least 80% of the students 81% of the students (17/21) met the 80% matrix
demonstrate the ability to design and conduct scoring 80% or better as determined by a matrix of evaluation.
experiments and interpret the data obtained. evaluations concerning the design and conduct of
experiments in ESI 5247: Engineering Indirect Measure(s)
Experiments. The results of the performances by Based on employer survey respondents 36%
students in ESI 5247 will be evaluated and ranked our alumni as ―prepared‖ in the ability to
compared. design and conduct experiments, while 64%
ranked alumni as ―exceptionally well prepared.‖
Indirect Measure(s)
Employer surveys will be compiled to determine
how are graduates are performing.
Degree Program: DOCTORATE IN INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING College/School: FAMU-FSU COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING Academic Year: 2006-2007
Critical thinking skill: Upon completion of the Direct Measure(s) Direct Measure(s) N/A N/A N/A
course of instruction, graduates will be able to 100% of the students will successfully complete Three students graduated successfully completing
demonstrate the ability to design and conduct their research dissertation based upon the their research dissertation based upon the
experiments and interpret the data obtained. discretion of their dissertation committees. discretion of their dissertation committees.
Based on a student's dissertation and defense, the Indirect Measure(s)
dissertation committee members will judge the Employers responding to surveys ranked all our
effectiveness of the student‘s ability to design alumni as ―prepared‖ or ―exceptionally well
conduct and analyze experiments. prepared‖ in the ability to design and conduct
experiments
Indirect Measure(s)
Employer surveys will be compiled to determine
how are graduates are performing.
Degree Program: MS IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING College/School: FAMU-FSU COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING Academic Year: 2006-2007
N/A
Fundamental Knowledge Direct Measure: Direct Measure The Graduate Committee is satisfied with No additional changes are recommended at this time. The
Upon completion of the degree program, the Each graduate student must complete a set of core All MS students satisfied this objective. the changes to the core mathematics Department will continue reinforce this objective and
student will be able to demonstrate an ability to courses in Mechanical Engineering with a minimum curriculum initiated in 05-06. No maintain our current level of performance.
apply fundamental knowledge in a broad area of 3.00 GPA. They should receive a ‗B‘ grade or Indirect Measure additional changes are required at this
Mechanical Engineering disciplines in solving score 80% or better in these core courses plus The Graduate Committee, through an internal audit report, has time. The Committee will continue to
engineering problems (three major areas in the other technical electives as determined by determined that all components of the Fundamental monitor student performance in this area
department: thermal/fluids, dynamics/control, and instructor constructed exam, written report, term Knowledge objective have been satisfied. and make any necessary changes.
mechanics/materials). paper, homework assignment, course project,
class performance or presentation (Assessed),
public performance or presentation (juried).
In addition, BS-MS students will concentrate on
practical industrial/research experience, leadership
preparation, and teamwork building. They will
participate in an industry-sponsored summer
internship experience, mentor senior design
projects, and will serve as teaching assistants.
Indirect Measure:
The effectiveness of this objective will be assessed
annually by the Graduate Committee through an
internal audit report and sub-committee evaluation.
Degree Program: DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING College/School: FAMU-FSU COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING Academic Year: 2006-2007
***NO SPECIFIC OUTCOME LISTED FOR
CRITICAL THINKING
Degree Program: MASTER OF PUBLIC HEALTH (MPH) College/School: COLLEGE OF PHARMACY AND PHARAMCEUTICAL SCIENCES Academic Year: 2006-2007
Goal I. To provide quality graduate education and Direct Measures Direct Measures Direct Measure(s) Future preceptor evaluations will be N/A
training in • Practicum reports • Comprehensive Exam At least 100% of students will earn a ‗B‘ or better on the analyzed for observable patterns and
Public Health • Instructor Exams • Instructor Exams comprehensive exam. subsequent information
Indirect Measures
Demonstrate knowledge of theories, concepts. • Preceptor evaluations Indirect Measures Indirect Measure(s)
Ability to critically assess and solve public health • Exit Interview; Annual Student Survey
problems
Degree Program: DOCTOR PF PUBLIC HEALTH (DrPH)College/School: COLLEGE OF PHARMACY AND PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES Academic Year: 2006-2007
The Faculty shall construct and implement a Direct Measure(s) Direct Measure(s) Direct Measure(s) N/A N/A
curriculum that provides graduate-level training in Recruitment of six faculty educated and trained in Number of faculty positions filled in Epidemiology Four faculty positions were filled in Behavioral Science and
core and emerging public health disciplines and the two core DrPH public health disciplines. and Biostatistics and; Behavioral Science and Health Education were hired.
critical areas. Indirect Measure(s) Health Education Indirect Measure(s)
Recruitment of qualified faculty in the DrPH Indirect Measure(s) Four qualified faculty hired in one of the two DrPH program
program tracks: Epidemiology and Biostatistics; tracks
Behavioral Science and Health Education
Degree Program: DOCTOR OF PHARMACY College/School: COLLEGE OF PHARMACY AND PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCE Academic Year: 2006-2007
Make clinical decisions to identify and solve drug- Direct Measure(s) Direct Measure(s) Direct Measure(s) Continue to monitor these indicators for Results suggest no action is necessary at this time.
related problems in a logical and coherent manner. Preceptor ratings are not currently accessible, but we plan to any changes.
100% of graduating students will receive a 75% or Faculty/preceptor assessment of student work on making this data available for next year.
better on Clinical Clerkship. performance in completing case studies and
management of patients at rotation site as Indirect Measure(s)
Indirect Measure(s) determined by a standard rubric. Alumni survey rating of the following: ― For each of the
following, rate the quality of the pharmacy program at FAMU in
At least 75% of the preceptors will evaluate the Indirect Measure(s) terms of how well it prepared you for the following skills and
student‘s ability to analyze, define, determine, and abilities‖
rationalize therapeutic manage plans based on Students rate themselves and their experience
prescribed course artifacts. through a self assessment evaluation form, exit ―My education provided me with the ability to develop an
survey, and exit interview. individualized pharmaceutical care plan that appropriately
At least 85% of students will evaluate their ability addresses all of my patient‘s relevant problems‖. was rated
to make clinical decision, identifying, and solving Graduates rate the program through alumni survey. excellent or good by 125 out of 141 respondents (88.7%).
drug related problems in a logical manner as
satisfactory. Employers rate the graduates through employer This question was not asked in previous years, so not
survey comparison is available.
Employer survey –80% of employers surveyed rated critical
thinking and problem solving skills as excellent or very good.
Also, there were two open-ended questions asking for
strengths and weaknesses of FAMU pharmacy graduates.
Clinical/ drug and professional knowledge and consultation
skills were listed as ―notable strengths‖ 14 times (out of 39
respondents).It was listed as a weakness twice (out of 39).
Degree Program: JURIS DOCTORATE College/School: COLLEGE OF LAW Academic Year: 2006-2007
Direct Measure(s)
Critical Thinking Skills: Graduates will demonstrate N/A Total number of students who completed the Legal Methods II Continue to support clinical and pro bono Expansion of a Death Penalty Clinic for 2006-07.
1. 100% of graduating students will demonstrate
the ability to use critical thinking in analyzing, course-???. Total number of students who passed the Legal offerings. Expansion of pro bono offerings.
adequate critical thinking skills through the written
synthesizing, and evaluating various types of Methods II course-??? ( % of the total number of students Development and implementation of
briefs/oral argument exercise in the first year of
issues relating to law and public policy and general passed the course.) Total number of students who earned a clinical manuals. Appointment of Clinical
problem solving. study. grade of C or better in the Legal Methods II course-???. ( % Director and Clinician for the Homeless
2. 100% of students must take a clinical course or of total number of students passed the course. Clinic.
engage in pro bono activities that are evaluated by Total number of students enrolled in clinics-???.
supervising faculty or outside attorneys. Students
must receive a satisfactory evaluation on their
critical thinking skills.
Bar examination results
Encourage students to seek help from Legal
Writing Instructors to improve their writing and
analytical skills. Students must receive a grade of
C or above in Legal Methods.
Encourage professors in the substantive courses to
emphasize the importance legal writing and
analysis through their grading and testing. All
graduates must obtain a grade of C or above for
required courses and a cumulative grade point
average of C or above for all courses taken. ]
Indirect Measure(s)
1. In Exit Survey, at least 80% of graduating
students will be satisfied with their training in
critical thinking skills.
2. In employer survey, at least 80% of employers
will rate FAMU law graduates as satisfactory in
critical thinking skills.
The majority of courses use essay exams to test
student proficiency. Student‘s ability to
communicate effectively in writing are a component
of the students grade. Graduates must take a
clinical course or engage in pro bono activities.
Graduates must receive a passing grade for legal
methods and pro bono.
All graduates will earn a passing grade in Legal
Methods that call for critical thinking skills in written
and oral arguments to defend or prosecute a claim
in court-the most formal venue for resolving
Degree Program: BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CARDIOPULMONARY SCIENCE (CPS) College/School: SCHOOL OF ALLIED HEALTH SCIENCES Academic Year: 2006-2007
Critical Thinking Skills: Students and graduates will Direct Measures Direct Measures Direct Measures Faculty identified the need to increase Action plans include students obtaining two additional text
demonstrate the ability to use critical thinking and 3.1a Eighty percent of students will receive a mean 3.1a CPS faculty will assess critical thinking skills 3.1a Eighty-seven percent of students (13 of 15) in RET 4294 activities and methods in addressing books with a critical thinking approach to patient
problem solving skills. score of 70% or of students by using scored 70 % or higher on problem oriented patient case critical thinking skills in RET courses. assessment as it relates to cardiopulmonary science or a
better on coursework and assigned learning various course evaluation instruments in study Faculty also explored different methods practicing Respiratory Therapist. Therefore faculty will
activities relating to selected core RET evaluating critical thinking skills. RET 3264 will not be to teach critical thinking skills. increase the number of assignments within in their
critical thinking. Critical thinking skills of courses. Applicable courses RET 4294 and offered courses that include these exercises. Also the faculty
students will be RET 3264. until Summer 2007. addressed deficiencies on the Self-Assessment Exams as
assessed using various course evaluation 3.2a CPS faculty will assess critical thinking skills 3.2a In RET 4616 twenty-two percent (2 of 9) of students it related to critical thinking with students by devoting
instruments. Applicable of students in RET taking the extra time outside of regularly scheduled class time.
courses include RET 4294 (Spring 2007) and 4616 (Spring 2007) by using National Board National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) Self
RET 3264 (Summer for Respiratory Care Assessment
2007). (NBRC) Self Assessment Exam (SAE) Exam (SAE) Comprehensive Entry-level achieved a
3.2a Seventy-five percent of students in RET 4616 Comprehensive Entry-level, passing score
(Spring 2007) taking Written Registry, and Clinical Simulation in the area of critical thinking. Forty-four percent (4 of 9)
the National Board for Respiratory Care examinations. of students
(NBRC) Self Assessment 3.3a CPS faculty will assess critical thinking skills taking the (SAE) Written Registry Examination achieved
Exam (SAE) Comprehensive Entry-level, of graduates by passing
Written Registry, and using National Board for Respiratory Care scores in the area of critical thinking. Zero out of nine
Clinical Simulation examination will achieve (NBRC) Entry-level students
passing scores in Certification, Written Registry, and Clinical taking the (SAE) Clinical Simulation examination failed to
areas of critical thinking. Simulation achieve a
3.3a Seventy-five percent of the graduates taking examinations. passing score in the area of critical thinking.
the National Board Indirect Measures 3.3a One-hundred percent of graduates (9 of 9) class of 2006,
for Respiratory Care (NBRC) Entry-level 3.1b Clinical Preceptors will assess critical achieved
Certification, Written thinking skills of students a passing score in the area of critical thinking on the
Registry, and Clinical Simulation examinations by using a Clinical Summative Evaluation (NBRC) Entry-
will achieve Survey in RET 4876 level Certification Examination. Sixty-seven percent (2 of
passing sores in areas of critical thinking. (Fall 2006), RET 3874 (Spring 2007), and 3) of the
Indirect Measures RET 4877 (Spring graduates attempting the exam (of a graduating class of
3.1b Eighty percent of students in RET 4876 (Fall 2007). nine)
2006), RET 3874 3.2b Respiratory Care Department supervisors will received a passing score in the area of critical thinking
(Spring 2007), and RET 4877 (Spring 2007), assess on the
will indicate a critical critical thinking skills of graduates using the Written Registry Examination. One-hundred percent (1 of
thinking skill level of at least 2 on a 3 point Committee on 1) of the
Likert scale. Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) graduates attempting (of a graduating class of nine),
3.2b Eighty percent of graduates will indicate a Employer Survey. achieved a
critical thinking skill passing score in the area of critical thinking on the NBRC
level of at least 3.5 on a 5- point Likert scale Clinical
Simulation Examination.
Degree Program: BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN HEALTH CARE MANAGEMENT College/School: SCHOOL OF ALLIED HEALTH SCIENCES Academic Year: 2006-2007
Critical Thinking Skills: Graduates will demonstrate Direct Measure(s) Direct Measure(s) Direct Measure(s) To determine if students are thinking Obtain data from additional core courses for Fall 2006.
the ability to use critical and strategic thinking in Eighty percent of students will earn a mean score HCM faculty will grade and assess reports, essays Fall 2006: 68.9% (20 of 29) of students scored 70% or higher critically. Direct criteria not met for Fall Incorporate additional critical thinking projects and
analyzing, synthesizing, and evaluating various of 70% or better on coursework and assigned and other forms of output demonstrating critical on critical thinking learning activities in one core course. 2006 or Spring 2007, however data from activities. Continue to monitor.
types of cases, reports and research publications learning activities. thinking skills. only one core course was available for
in addressing issues in health care management. Indirect Measure(s) Spring 2007: 70.9% (56 of 79) of students scored 70% or Fall 2006.
Indirect Measure(s) Preceptors will rate the critical thinking ability of higher on critical thinking learning activities in five core
Critical thinking skills of the interns will be interns. courses.
evaluated by Preceptors. Survey results will
indicate a critical thinking skill performance level of Indirect Measure(s)
at least 3 on a 5-point Likert scale. Data not available until Summer 2007.
Degree Program: HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT College/School: SCHOOL OF ALLIED HEALTH SCIENCES Academic Year: 2006-2007
Critical Thinking Skills – Graduates will Direct Measure(s) Direct Measure(s) Direct Measure(s) Faculty uses results to confirm Continue to monitor progress and identify opportunities to
demonstrate proficiency in critical thinking skills 90% of graduating students will score 70% or HIM 4344 Departmental Layout Project grades knowledge and skills that are being further improve results.
about issues in the HIM profession. better on the HIM 4344 Departmental Layout maintained by course instructor. 100% (25/25) of graduating students scored 70% or better on taught and reinforce current
Project graded by faculty using an appropriate Indirect Measure(s) the HIM 4344 Departmental Layout Project projects/assignments to improve critical
rubric designed to evaluate proficiency in critical 1. Exit Interview Survey item – To what extent have thinking skills.
thinking skills. you been prepared by your educational experience Indirect Measure(s)
Indirect Measure(s) at FAMU for confidence performance on the RHIA
1. 90% of graduating students responding to the certification examination? – completed by 1. Data not available until August 2007.
Exit Interview Survey item – To what extent have graduating student in HIM 4932. 2. Data not available until Summer 2007.
you been prepared by your educational experience 2. Graduate Survey item – Enabled me to think
at FAMU for confidence performance on the RHIA critically, solve problems, and develop appropriate
certification examination? – will indicate the HIM action steps – completed by graduate (scale of 1-
program prepared them for critical thinking on the 5).
certification examination and in professional
practice.
2. 90% of graduates responding to the Graduate
Survey item – Enabled me to think critically, solve
problems, and develop appropriate action steps –
will indicate the HIM program prepared them for
critical thinking on the certification examination and
in professional practice with a rating of 3 or above
(on a scale of 1-5).
Degree Program: HEALTH SCIENCES (CONCENTRATION IN PHSYICAL THERAPY) College/School: SCHOOL OF ALLIED HEALTH SCIENCES Academic Year: 2006-2007
Critical Thinking: Graduates of the HS degree Direct Measure(s) Direct Measure(s) Direct Measure(s) To confirm what is being taught, and to Direct measure was met. Indirect measure was met.
program will Critical Thinking skills of students will be assessed Eighty percent of students will earn a mean score 93% (28/30) of students earned a mean score of 70% on reinforce the projects currently in place to Increase critical thinking activities and continue to
demonstrate the ability to critically think, analyze using various evaluation instruments of coursework of 70% or better on coursework and assigned critical thinking learning activities. improve critical thinking. monitor.
and problem-solve. and assigned learning activities in core HS learning activities in core HS courses.
courses. Indirect Measure(s)
Indirect Measure(s) 6/6 faculty surveyed reported an average score >3.0 on a 5-
Indirect Measure(s) Survey results of core HS faculty and students will point Likert scale that students in the HS program
Critical thinking skills of graduates will be assessed indicate a critical thinking skill level of at least 3 on demonstrated the ability to critically think, analyze, and solve
through a survey of HS core faculty and an exit a 5-point Likert scale. problems.
survey of graduates.
Degree Program: MASTER OF SCIENCE IN HEALTH ADMINISTRATION (MSHA) College/School: SCHOOL OF ALLIED HEALTH SCIENCES Academic Year: 2006-2007
Critical Thinking Skills: Graduating students will Direct Measure Direct Measure(s) Direct Measure To determine if students are learning and Obtain additional core course data. Identify alternative
demonstrate the ability to use critical strategic Seventy five percent of students will receive a HCM faculty will grade and assess reports, essays Fall 2006: 30% of 1st year students (3 of 10) received scores to strengthen current critical thinking methods to strengthen critical thinking skills prior to
thinking in analyzing, synthesizing, and evaluating mean score of 80% on learning activities that and other forms of output demonstrating critical of 80% or higher on assignments demonstrating critical learning activities, and incorporate admission to the MSHA degree program.
various types of cases, reports and research require analysis, synthesis, and evaluation. thinking skills. thinking skills (Mean score for assignments = 72%) for one additional projects to improve student
publications in addressing issues in Health Care Learning activities include various types of cases, Indirect Measure(s) core course. learning. Direct criterion not met for 1st
Management. reports and research publications addressing Preceptors will rate the critical thinking skills of year students in Fall 2006. However,
issues in Health Care Management. graduate residents. Fall 2006: 75% of 2nd year students (9 of 12) received scores data from only one core course was
Indirect Measure of 80% or higher on assignments demonstrating critical available.
Eighty percent of students will demonstrate a thinking skills (Mean score for assignments = 87.2%) for two Criteria were met for 2nd year students in
critical thinking skill level of at least 3.5 on a 5-point core courses. Fall 2006 and for both classes in Spring
Likert scale when evaluated by Preceptors. 2007.
Spring 2007: 100% of 1st year students (8 of 8) received
scores of 80% or higher on assignments demonstrating critical
thinking skills (Mean score for assignments =82.6%) for two
core courses.
Spring 2007: Item not assessed for 2nd year students, sample
less than 5 (N = 3).
Indirect Measure
Data not available until August 2007.
Degree Program: MASTER OF SCIENCE IN OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY College/School: SCHOOL OF ALLIED HEALTH SCIENCES Academic Year: 2006-2007
Critical Thinking Skills: Direct Measure: Direct Measure(s) Direct Measure(s) Continue with varied activities including Utilize technology more to increase group problem
Students will demonstrate the ability to use critical Seventy-five percent of students will receive a Synthesis and analysis and critical thinking skills Average score for class was 86%. research analysis, testing of concepts, solving process.
thinking, clinical reasoning and problem-solving mean score of 80% on learning activities that in all graded activities. Total grade for class is the and group project.
skills in analyzing, synthesizing and evaluating. require analysis, synthesis and evaluation in OTH direct measure.
5766. Indirect Measure(s):
Indirect Measure: Critical thinking skills are As we are a transitioning program we do not yet have students
evaluated on the FWII Performance Report of on FWII.
Indirect Measure: AOTA.
Eighty percent of Fieldwork supervisors will
indicate that students demonstrate a critical
thinking skill level of at least ―very good‖.
Degree Program: MASTER OF SCIENCE IN PHYSICAL THERAPY College/School: SCHOOL OF ALLED HEALTH SCIENCES Academic Year: 2006-2007
Critical Thinking: Direct Measure(s) Direct Measure(s) Direct Measure(s) Direct Measure(s) Program faculty will revisit content areas where students
Physical Therapy program graduates will 1. 75% (6/8) of students of the 2006-2007 graduating class demonstrated deficits and will modify learning
demonstrate the ability to critically analyze and use 1. Performance on the Division of Physical 1. Ninety percent of students will earn a mean earned a mean score of 70% or better on the Division of 1. Goal not met. Current MPT students experiences to improve outcomes.
published literature for the foundation of critical Therapy Comprehensive Examination will be score of 70% or better on the Division of Physical Physical Therapy Comprehensive Examination. have been given a Comprehensive Exam
thinking, problem solving and evidence based evaluated to determine the number of students Therapy Comprehensive Examination. Pre-test during the Summer 2007 term
practice relevant to the role of physical therapy scoring seventy percent or higher. 2. 81.25% (13/16) of students who took the NPTE passed. and have been informed of their areas of
practitioners. 2. Eighty percent of all program graduates will strength and weaknesses. Additionally,
2. The Ultimate Pass Rate (3-year rate) on the pass the Federation of State Board of Physical Indirect Measure(s) each faculty is meeting with the students
Federation of State Board of Physical Therapy Therapy (FSBPT) National Physical Therapy 1. Survey results indicated a mean score of 4.2 on a Likert to review information on upcoming exam
(FSBPT)National Physical Therapy Examination Examination (NPTE) over a 3-year period. scale of their critical thinking skill level. scheduled for December 2007.
(NPTE) will be evaluated to determine student‘s
performance on the licensure examination. Indirect Measure(s) 2. Only one student from this cohort is currently employed. 2. Goal met. Continue to monitor
1. Survey results will indicate a self-reported Employer rated the graduate‘s critical thinking skill at 3.0 or progress.
Indirect Measure(s) critical thinking skill level of at least 3 on a 5-point above on a 5-point Likert scale.
1. Critical thinking skills of graduating students will Likert scale. Indirect Measure(s)
be evaluated through an exit interview survey of 1. Goal met. Continue to monitor
graduates prior to graduation. 2. Survey results will indicate that >90% of progress.
employers will rate the level of the graduate‘s
2. Critical thinking skills of graduates will be critical thinking skill at least 3.0 on a 5-point Likert 2. Goal met. Continue to monitor
evaluated by their employers through a survey scale. progress as other students from this
instrument. cohort become employed.
Degree Program: BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ARCHITECTURAL SCIENCE College/School: COLLEGE OF ARCHITECTURE Academic Year: 2006-2007
Direct Measures N/A N/A
CRITICAL THINKING: Competency Coursework No changes were made.
• Graduates will exhibit critical thinking skills in the • Every graduating student will receive a ―C‖ or Direct Measures
selection of different building material assemblies better in the following courses: Competency Coursework
and primary structural systems appropriate for an o Building Arts • During the graduation check, it was verified that every
architectural design. o Theory In Architecture graduating student had received a ―C‖ or better in the following
o History 2 courses:
COMPETENCIES: o Design Analysis o Building Arts
• Graduates will demonstrate the ability to make a 4th Year Comprehensive Project o Theory In Architecture
comprehensive analysis and evaluation of a • Every graduating 4th year student will receive a o History 2
building, building complex, or urban space. ―Pass‖ grade (or higher) on the critical thinking o Design Analysis
(Competency derived from National Architecture components of the comprehensive studio project.
Accrediting Board Student Performance Criteria Project components are evaluated and graded 4th Year Comprehensive Project
#2: Critical Thinking Skills― Ability to raise clear using the SOA Studio Rubric by a professional jury • Every graduating 4th year student received a ―Pass‖ grade
and precise questions, use abstract ideas to (including faculty members, employers, and other (or higher) on the critical thinking components of the
interpret information, consider diverse points of professionals). comprehensive studio project. Project components were
view, reach well-reasoned conclusions, and test Indirect Measures evaluated and graded using the SOA Studio Rubric by a
them against relevant criteria and standards.) Employer Interviews and Surveys professional jury (including faculty members, employers, and
• A minimum of 70% of employeers responding to other professionals).
• Graduates will exhibit critical thinking skills questions like: ―How well did the program perform
throughout the schematic and design development at developing critical thinking skills throughout the Indirect Measures
phases of design projects. design process?‖ will evaluate the program‘s ability
to prepare students‘ critical thinking skills as Employer Interviews and Surveys
meeting or exceeding their expectations for entry- • Employer interviews and surveys were completed at various
level employees. times throughout the year. On April 19, 2007 the School of
Architecture Advisory Council met and concluded that
graduates‘ critical thinking skills met or exceeded their
expectations for new employees.
Degree Program: BACHELOR OF ARCHITECTURE College/School: COLLEGE OF ARCHITECTURE Academic Year: 2006-2007
Direct Measures N/A Direct Measures
CRITICAL THINKING: Competency Coursework Competency Coursework No changes were made. N/A
• Graduates will exhibit critical thinking skills in the • Every graduating student will receive a ―C‖ or • During the graduation check, it was verified that every
selection of different building material assemblies better in the following courses: graduating student had received a ―C‖ or better in the following
and primary structural systems appropriate for an o Building Arts courses:
architectural design. o Theory In Architecture o Building Arts
o History 2 o Theory In Architecture
COMPETENCIES: o Design Analysis o History 2
• Graduates will demonstrate the ability to make a 4th Year Comprehensive Project o Design Analysis
comprehensive analysis and evaluation of a • Every graduating 4th year student will receive a 4th Year Comprehensive Project
building, building complex, or urban space. ―Pass‖ grade (or higher) on the critical thinking • Every graduating 4th year student received a ―Pass‖ grade
(Competency derived from National Architecture components of the comprehensive studio project. (or higher) on the critical thinking components of the
Accrediting Board Student Performance Criteria Project components are evaluated and graded comprehensive studio project. Project components were
#2: Critical Thinking Skills― Ability to raise clear using the SOA Studio Rubric by a professional jury evaluated and graded using the SOA Studio Rubric by a
and precise questions, use abstract ideas to (including faculty members, employers, and other professional jury (including faculty members, employers, and
interpret information, consider diverse points of professionals). other professionals).
view, reach well-reasoned conclusions, and test 4th Year Portfolio 4th Year Portfolio
them against relevant criteria and standards.) • 80% of a Professional Jury (including faculty • 80% of a Professional Jury (including faculty members,
members, employers, and other professionals), employers, and other professionals), using the SOA Portfolio
• Graduates will exhibit critical thinking skills using the SOA Portfolio Rubric, will conclude that Rubric, concluded that each graduating student‘s critical
throughout the schematic and design development each graduating student‘s critical thinking skills thinking skills met or exceeded the professional standards for
phases of design projects. meet or exceed the professional standards for an an entry-level position.
entry-level position. 5th Year Capstone Project
5th Year Capstone Project • Every graduating 5th year student received a ―Pass‖ grade
• Every graduating 5th year student will receive a (or higher) on the critical thinking components of the capstone
―Pass‖ grade (or higher) on the critical thinking studio project. Project components were evaluated and
components of the capstone studio project. Project graded using the SOA Studio Rubric by a professional jury
components are evaluated and graded using the (including faculty members, employers, and other
SOA Studio Rubric by a professional jury (including professionals).
faculty members, employers, and other Indirect Measures
professionals). Employer Interviews and Surveys
Indirect Measures • Employer interviews and surveys were completed at various
Employer Interviews and Surveys times throughout the year. On April 19, 2007 the School of
• A minimum of 70% of employeers responding to Architecture Advisory Council met and concluded that
questions like: ―How well did the program perform graduates‘ critical thinking skills met or exceeded their
at developing critical thinking skills throughout the expectations for new employees.
design process?‖ will evaluate the program‘s ability
to prepare students‘ critical thinking skills as
meeting or exceeding their expectations for entry-
Degree Program: MASTER OF ARCHITECTURE/ MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ARCHITECTURE College/School: COLLEGE OF ARCHITECTURE Academic Year: 2006-2007
Direct Measures N/A Direct Measures N/A
CRITICAL THINKING: Competency Coursework Competency Coursework No changes were made.
Graduates will exhibit critical thinking skills in the Every graduating student will receive a ―B‖ or better During the graduation check for the Master of Architecture
assessment of scholarly issues. in the following courses: degree candidates, it was verified that every graduating
ARC 5206 Advanced Architectural Theory and student had received a ―C‖ or better in the following courses:
COMPETENCIES: Philosophy ARC 5206 Advanced Architectural Theory and Philosophy
ARC 6217 Theories of Intervention ARC 6217 Theories of Intervention
• Graduates will exhibit critical thinking skills in the ARC 6245 Models of Inquiry ARC 6245 Models of Inquiry
assessment of scholarly issues in the practice of ARC 6974 Thesis/Master's Project Planning ARC 6974 Thesis/Master's Project Planning
architecture. ARC 6971 Thesis/Master's Project ARC 6971 Thesis/Master's Project
Graduate Capstone Project Graduate Capstone Project
• Graduates will demonstrate the ability to make a Every graduating student will receive a ―B‖ grade Every graduating student received a ―B‖ grade (or higher) on
comprehensive analysis and evaluation of a (or higher) on the critical thinking components of the critical thinking components of the capstone studio project.
building, building complex, or urban space. the capstone studio project. Project components Project components were evaluated and graded using the
MARCH Only. (Competency derived from National are evaluated and graded using the SOA Studio SOA Studio Rubric by a professional jury (including faculty
Architecture Accrediting Board Student Rubric by a professional jury (including faculty members, and practicing professionals).
Performance Criteria #2: Critical Thinking Skills — members, and practicing professionals). Master‘s Thesis
Ability to raise clear and precise questions, use Master‘s Thesis Every graduating student received a ―B‖ grade (or higher) on
abstract ideas to interpret information, consider Every graduating student will receive a ―B‖ grade the critical thinking components, of their master‘s thesis.
diverse points of view, reach well-reasoned (or higher) on the critical thinking components, of Thesis components were evaluated and graded using the
conclusions, and test them against relevant criteria their master‘s thesis. Thesis components will be SOA Thesis Rubric by a committee of three faculty members.
and standards.) evaluated and graded using the SOA Thesis Indirect Measures
Rubric by a committee of three faculty members. Employer Interviews and Surveys
Indirect Measures Employer interviews and surveys were completed at various
Employer Interviews and Surveys times throughout the year. On April 19, 2007 the School of
A minimum of 70% of employeers responding to Architecture Advisory Council met and concluded that
questions like: ―How well did the program perform students‘ critical thinking skills met or exceeded their
at developing the students‘ critical thinking skills?‖ expectations for new employees.
will evaluate the program‘s ability to prepare
students‘ communication skills as meeting or
exceeding their expectations for new employees.
Degree Program: MASTER OF LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE College/School: COLLEGE OF ARCHITECTURE Academic Year: 2006-2007
Quantitative Measure N/A
2. CRITICAL THINKING: Competency Coursework • 6 of 6 students met the expectations. In May, 2007. faculty members within the After additional use of the assessment measures in the
Every graduating student will receive a ―B‖ or better
Graduates will exhibit critical thinking skills in the (Results – May, 2007) MLA Program met and discussed the future to evaluate additional graduates, changes will be
assessment of scholarly issues in the discipline in the following courses: LAA 4244 Introduction to results of their assessment of the considered for the development of a Strengthening
and practice of landscape architecture. Urban Design, LAA 6383 Resource Management, graduating student using the assessment Program Action Plan.
LAA 6545 Florida Natural Communities, LAA 6658 measures as described herein and
• Graduates will demonstrate the ability to make a Advanced Landscape Architecture Design 2, LAA concluded that the measures are
comprehensive analysis and evaluation of natural 6910 Thesis Research 1, LAA 6912 Thesis appropriate and no changes to them are
and built landscapes at various scales. Research 2, and LAA 6971 Thesis. necessary at this time.
Graduate Capstone Project
• Graduates will demonstrate an understanding of Every graduating student will receive a ―B‖ grade
the basic design principles that inform, impact, and (or higher) on the critical thinking components of
mediate human and ecological systems. the capstone studio project. Project components
are evaluated and graded using the SOA Studio
• Graduates will demonstrate an understanding of Rubric by a professional jury (including faculty
the principles, conventions, standards, members, and practicing professionals).
applications, and restrictions pertaining to the Master‘s Thesis
manufacture and use of landscape and Every graduating student will receive a ―B‖ grade
construction materials, components, and (or higher) on the critical thinking components, of
assemblies. their master‘s thesis. Thesis components will be
evaluated and graded using the MLA Thesis Rubric
by a committee of three faculty members.
Qualitative Measure
Graduating Student – Statement of Purpose Essay
A majority of faculty members, using an
appropriate rubric, will evaluate each student‘s
statement of purpose essay and conclude that
each student‘s communication skills meets or
exceeds the expected standards for a graduating
student.
Graduating Student – Exit Survey
A majority of graduating students responding to a
survey that includes questions like: ―How well did
the course and faculty help to develop your critical
thinking skills?‖ and ―How well did the course and
faculty help to develop your skills at examining
ecological systems?‖ will evaluate the program‘s
ability to prepare students‘ critical thinking skills as
above average or higher.
Degree Program: BACHELORS OF SCIENCE IN ACCOUNTING College/School: SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY Academic Year: 2006-2007
Students will: Direct Measure(s) N/A 1. Direct Measure(s), data collected in Spring 2007 Since students barely exceeded Faculty will use critical thinking/problem solving
1. analyze financial statements and make 1. Students will meet or exceed the benchmark Learning Outcome Mean expectations, as shown above, in the frameworks in relevant courses to reinforce and improve
recommendations for decision making. score of 3.0 on a rubric scale of 1-4 on the analysis Rating assessment of critical thinking (problem students‘ ability to think critically and solve problems.
2. demonstrate proficiency with decision models to of case studies in the undergraduate Capstone Problem Solving Skills 3.11 solving) in Spring 2007 Business Policy
analyze data and develop solutions for business Course (MAN 4720) . For the Critical Thinking (problem solving) Skills learning course, SBI will identify courses where
problems related to accounting. Indirect Measure(s) outcome, students‘ mean rating exceeded the targeted critical thinking/problem solving
3. demonstrate an understanding of how to use 1. On average, employers will rate interns as either benchmark score of 3.0 by 3.6% (The maximum score was frameworks will be further highlighted to
accounting and financial tools for inquiry into excellent or above average on the Employer 4.0.) Thus, as measured by an assessment rubric in MAN help the mastery of SBI students in this
business problems. Internship Evaluation item: ―Student‘s 4720, the School‘s capstone undergraduate course in area
technical/analytical ability is.‖ business management, the B.S. program in Accounting is
2. On average, employers will rate interns as either achieving its learning outcome for Critical Thinking Skills.
excellent or above average on the Employer Indirect Measure(s)
Internship Evaluation item: ―Student‘s conceptual 1. On a 10 point-Likert Scale, employers rated interns as
ability is.‖ above average on the Employer Internship Evaluation item:
3. Over 75% of students will respond Very Much to ―Student‘s technical/analytical ability is.‖ For
the #14 SBI Exit Survey item(s): ―My education in 2006 – in process.
SBI contributed to my personal growth in (k)
Defining and solving problems, (m) Recognizing 2. On a 10 point-Likert Scale, employers rated interns as
assumptions, and making logical inferences to above average on the Employer Internship Evaluation item:
reach correct conclusions, (n) analytical thinking, ―Student‘s conceptual ability is.‖ For
and (o) understanding and applying scientific 2006 – in process.
principles and methods.‖
3. Will begin collecting data in Fall 2007
Degree Program: BACHELORS OF SCIENCE IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION College/School: SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY Academic Year: 2006-2007
CRITICAL THINKING/PROBLEM SOLVING Direct Measure(s) N/A 1. Direct Measure(s), data collected in Spring 2007 Since students barely exceeded Faculty will use critical thinking/problem solving
SKILLS- – the ability to understand, apply 1. Students will meet or exceed the benchmark of Learning Outcome MeanRating expectations, as shown above, in the frameworks in relevant courses to reinforce and improve
knowledge, analyze and solve problems. 3.0 on a rubric scale of 1-4 on analysis of case Problem Solving Skills 3.11 assessment of critical thinking (problem students‘ ability to think critically and solve problems.
Students will: studies in the undergraduate Capstone Course For the Critical Thinking (problem solving) Skills learning solving) in Spring 2007 Business Policy
1. analyze business situations and to understand (MAN 4720) outcome, students‘ mean rating exceeded the targeted course, SBI will identify courses where
micro- and macro-issues as they relate to the Indirect Measure(s) benchmark score of 3.0 by 3.6% (The maximum score was critical thinking/problem solving
business decision making process 1. On average, employers will rate interns as either 4.0.) Thus, as measured by an assessment rubric in MAN frameworks will be further highlighted to
2. demonstrate proficiency with decision models to excellent or above average on the Employer 4720, the School‘s capstone undergraduate course in help the mastery of SBI students in this
analyze data and develop solutions for business Internship Evaluation item: ―Student‘s business management, the B.S. program in Business area.
problems technical/analytical ability is.‖ Administration is achieving its learning outcome for Critical
2. On average, employers will rate interns as either Thinking Skills.
excellent or above average on the Employer
Internship Evaluation item: ―Student‘s conceptual Indirect Measure(s)
ability is.‖ 1. On a 10 point-Likert Scale, employers rated interns as
3. Over 75% of students will respond Very Much to above average on the Employer Internship Evaluation item:
the #14 SBI Exit Survey item(s): ―My education in ―Student‘s technical/analytical ability is.‖ for
SBI contributed to my personal growth in (k) 2006 – in process.
Defining and solving problems, (m) Recognizing
assumptions, and making logical inferences to 2. On a 10 point-Likert Scale, employers rated interns as
reach correct conclusions, (n) analytical thinking, above average on the Employer Internship Evaluation item:
and (o) understanding and applying scientific ―Student‘s conceptual ability is.‖ For 2006 – in process.
principles and methods.‖ Will begin collecting data in Fall 2007
Degree Program: MASTERS IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (PROFESSIONAL MBA PROGRAM) College/School: SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY Academic Year: 2006-2007
Students will: Direct Measure(s) N/A 1. Direct Measure(s), data collected in Spring 2007 Since the result exceeded expectations Faculty will further enhance critical thinking/problem
1. demonstrate the ability to synthesize and 1. Students will meet or exceed the benchmark of Learning Outcome Mean faculty will continue to provide more solving skills in relevant MBA courses by encouraging
integrate information and ideas; 3.5 on a rubric scale of 1-4 in Case analysis to Rating opportunities for students to further more case studies and implementing other appropriate
2. distinguish between fact and opinion. measure critical thinking and problem solving in the Problem Solving Skills 3.83 deepen their critical/thinking/problem teaching methodologies.
3. use decision models to analyze data and Capstone Course (MAN 5721 Business Policy & For the Critical Thinking/Problem Solving Skills learning solving skills. SBI will send faculty
develop solutions for business problems. Strategic Management). outcome, students‘ mean rating exceeded the targeted members to Harvard Case Studies
benchmark score of 3.5. Thus, as measured by an Methodology workshop to help improve
Indirect Measure(s) assessment rubric in MAN 5721, the graduate capstone in their case studies teaching methods.
1. On average, employers will rate interns as either business management, the Professional MBA program is Faculty will revise the rubric scoring
excellent or above average on the Employer achieving its learning outcome for Critical Thinking/Problem method.
Internship Evaluation item: ―Student‘s Solving Skills.
technical/analytical ability is.‖ Indirect Measure(s)
2. On average, employers will rate interns as either 1. On a 10 point-Likert Scale, employers rated interns as
excellent or above average on the Employer above average on the Employer Internship Evaluation item:
Internship Evaluation item: ―Student‘s conceptual ―Student‘s technical/analytical ability is.‖ For
ability is.‖ 2006 – in process.
3. Over 80% of students will respond Very Much to
the SBI Exit Survey item(s): ―My education at this 2. On a 10 point-Likert Scale, employers rated interns as
college contributed to my personal growth in (a) above average on the Employer Internship Evaluation item:
Defining and solving problems, (b) Recognizing ―Student‘s conceptual ability is.‖ For
assumptions, and making logical inferences and 2006 – in process.
reaching correct conclusions, and (c)
Understanding and applying scientific principles 3. Will begin collecting data in Fall 2007
and methods.‖
Degree Program: BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN JOURNALISM College/School: SCHOOL OF JOURNALISM AND GRAPHIC COMMUNCIATION Academic Year: 2006-2007
3. Demonstrate ability to apply media law and Direct Measure(s) Direct Measure(s) Direct Measure(s) Direct Measure(s) A further action plan will be to see that students actually
ethics in critically analyzing, synthesizing and As part of assessing this outcome, 80% of Pre- and post-test to ascertain students knowledge A pre and post test were given in Spring 2007 to students Previous action plan was a success as purchase their texts, as some apparently were trying to
evaluating information. journalism students will pass their sequence of the law will continue. attending the MMC 4200 Law classes. The number of wrong students were separated during tests, get by without purchasing the books, which leads to
capstone projects with a B or better. answers declined from the pre to the post test, in most cases. taking the advice of administrators, thus problems.
These were the scores, the second being the number of wrong cutting down on the possibilities of
Indirect Measure(s) on the second test. 7,11; 10,8; 12,12; 16,14; 15,11; 14,10; 13, cheating in the class on tests. Two sections of media law should be offered starting in
Student participation in Practicum. 5; 12,10; 10,7; 15, 11; 11, 9; 8, 7; 12,10; 13, 11; 11, 10; 10, 2008. A reduction in size is consistent with journalism
11; 12, 13; 7, 9; 9, 9; 10, 5; 12, 13; 9, 12; 10, 9; 13, 8. Of the Indirect Measure(s) accrediting council guidelines. Smaller classes would
24 students who took the test, 17 showed improvement, 2 More case studies requiring teamwork result in more individualized instruction. These classes
remained the same, and 5 scored lower. will be encouraged. should have two different teachers.
The test shows that the students, by and large, were able to Students also are encouraged to work in Students should not be able to take the course until they
perform better on the multiple choice test after a semester of student media starting with their have taken at least two writing courses in journalism and
teaching and learning. sophomore year so that they can apply who have had an internship with a media organization.
and demonstrate their knowledge. Many of the students in the course simply do not have the
In MMC 4200 Law Class, 56% of students (or 19 of 34 people) experience to understand and apply the lessons learned
earned a B or better vs. 46% (or 18 of 34 people) earning a B Questions related to media law were in the course.
or better in the fall of 2006. incorporated into spring 2007 Capstones.
Here‘s a summary of journalism Capstone presentations for
spring 2007:
• All but one of 19 senior broadcast majors passed Capstone
presentations, with 58% getting a B or better.
• 14 of the 22 students in the PR sequences passed Capstone
on their first attempt, and 13 of those earned a B or better.
That‘s 59% earning a B or better.
• All six print majors passed Capstone presentations with a B
or better. That‘s 100% of print majors earning a B or better.
Degree Program: BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN GRAPHIC COMMUNICATION College/School: SCHOOL OF JOURNALISM AND GRAPHIC COMMUNICATION Academic Year: 2006-2007
4. Expertise‘s/demonstrate ability to analyze and Direct Measure(s) Direct Measure(s) Direct Measure(s) Critiques have been the primary vehicle Problems arise when students produce poor quality
formalize subject matter for photo-shoot PGY 3110 • GC students enroll in PGY 3110 Color PGY 3110 • GC students enroll in PGY 3110 Color PGY 3110 After evaluating the overall progress of basic black used to analyze, and communicate photographs lacking fundamental design principles and
(photograph) with desired camera, tools and Photography will be given general information Photography will understand the theory of color & white and color photography, students need to improve in learned concepts relating to visual incoherent figure/ground relationships. These images
equipment. pretest within the first two weeks of the course and (primary & subtractive) operation of specialized the critical area for improvement – visual literacy. literacy. These visual concepts are offer little or no content for meaningful critiques and
receive posttest in last month of semester, those cameras, tools and equipment demonstrated and explained through discussion. The faculty have students include, with each
FALL 2006 – Assessment analysis for who past the pretest will show significant lectures concerning composition through photo assignment, two published examples of
improvement of instruction in Core/Specialty improvement on the posttest with 70% predicted to Indirect Measure(s) visual analysis of student work and from photography or 2-dimensional artwork that directly
courses, which provides forecast for student pass with grade of ―C‖ or above. GRA 3110 • GC students enroll in PGY 3110 Color relevant images produced by master illustrates the assigned objectives. These illustrations
outcomes for Spring 2007: • Students will Photography will exhibit use of color photography photographers. must include a written analysis.
demonstrate the technical basic of color Indirect Measure(s) as an effective tool for visual communication
photography reproduction, as it relates to the GRA 3110 • GC students enroll in PGY 3110 Color literacy. Students participate in focus group
various subject images to be produce. •Students Photography will Understand and demonstrate the discussion designed to reflect what has been
will be knowledgeable of the science of imaging as technical basics of color photography: camera taught and learning. Evaluation of students
it reflects color photography principles. operation, film processing, evaluating negatives, performance received a collective score of 7-points
darkroom-printing skills, and evaluating prints. on 1-to-10 points Likert scale.
Students present photograph project for peer
review and feedback.
Degree Program: BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN GRAPHIC DESIGN College/ School: SCHOOL OF JOURNALISM AND GRAPHIC COMMUNICATION Academic Year: 2006-2007
4. Expertise‘s/demonstrate ability to analyze and Direct Measure(s) Direct Measure(s) Direct Measure(s) Critiques have been the primary vehicle Problems arise when students produce poor quality
formalize subject matter for photo-shoot PGY 3110 • GD students enroll in PGY 3110 Color PGY 3110 • GD students enroll in PGY 3110 Color PGY 3110 After evaluating the overall progress of basic black used to analyze, and communicate photographs lacking fundamental design principles and
(photograph) with desired camera, tools and Photography will be given general information Photography will understand the theory of color & white and color photography, students need to improve in learned concepts relating to visual incoherent figure/ground relationships. These images
equipment. pretest within the first two weeks of the course and (primary & subtractive) operation of specialized the critical area for improvement – visual literacy. literacy. These visual concepts are offer little or no content for meaningful critiques and
receive posttest in last month of semester, those cameras, tools and equipment demonstrated and explained through discussion. The faculty have students include, with each
FALL 2006 – Assessment analysis for who past the pretest will show significant lectures concerning composition through photo assignment, two published examples of
improvement of instruction in Core/Specialty improvement on the posttest with 70% predicted to visual analysis of student work and from photography or 2-dimensional artwork that directly
courses, which provides forecast for student pass with grade of ―C‖ or above. Indirect Measure(s) relevant images produced by master illustrates the assigned objectives. These illustrations
outcomes for Spring 2007: • Students will GRA 3110 • GD students enroll in PGY 3110 Color photographers. must include a written analysis. This addition will help
demonstrate the technical basic of color Indirect Measure(s) Photography will exhibit use of color photography students produce images that successfully communicate
photography reproduction, as it relates to the GRA 3110 • GD students enroll in PGY 3110 Color as an effective tool for visual communication an idea and to better articulate visual concepts in the work
various subject images to be produce. •Students Photography will Understand and demonstrate the literacy. Students participate in focus group of others
will be knowledgeable of the science of imaging as technical basics of color photography: camera discussion designed to reflect what has been
it reflects color photography principles. operation, film processing, evaluating negatives, taught and learning. Evaluation of students
darkroom-printing skills, and evaluating prints. performance received a collective score of 7-points
Students present photograph project for peer on 1-to-10 points likert scale.
review and feedback.
Degree Program: BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING College/School: SCHOOL OF NURSING Academic Year: 2006-2007
Critical Thinking Direct Measure N/A Direct Measure Monitor findings. Develop strategy to assure funding for NLN exams or
Graduating seniors will demonstrate the ability to One hundred percent of graduating seniors will 1. NLN Critical Thinking in Clinical Nursing Practice/RN implement new direct measure. Continue to monitor
use critical thinking skills to make sound judgments achieve a total raw score of 85% on the NLN Examination findings.
and nursing decisions. Critical Thinking in Clinical Nursing Practice/RN Fall 2006
Examination 88/120
Spring 2007
Indirect Measures Not administered due to financial issues
One hundred percent of graduating seniors will Indirect Measures
confirm satisfaction with their ability to use critical 1. SON Exit (End of Program) Survey
thinking skills on the SON Exit (End of Program) Fall 2006
Survey 97% confirmed satisfaction
Spring 2007
One hundred percent of graduating seniors will rate 100% confirmed satisfaction
satisfaction with attainment of critical thinking skills 2. SON Exit (End of Program) Survey
as strongly agree or agree on the SON Exit (End of Fall 2006
Program) Survey 97% rated strongly agree or agree
Spring 2007
100% rated strongly agree or agree
Degree Program: MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NURSING College/School: COLLEGE OF NURSING Academic Year: 2006-2007
Critical Thinking Direct Measure N/A Direct Measure Monitor findings Continue current strategies
Graduating students will demonstrate the ability to One hundred percent of graduating students will Fall 2006 - Not applicable (no scheduled graduates)
use critical thinking skills to make sound judgments demonstrate critical thinking skills through the Spring 2007 -100% graduates reported their ability to use of
and nursing decisions. written thesis/oral comprehensive examination. critical thinking skill
Indirect Measures Indirect Measures
One hundred percent of graduating students will Fall 2006 – Not applicable (no scheduled graduates)
rate satisfaction with attainment of critical thinking
skills as strongly agree or agree on the SON Exit Spring 2007 – Students indicated in writing examples of how
(End of Program) Survey they were prepared to use critical thinking skills to make
sound judgments and decisions. Examples given were utilized
One hundred percent of graduating students will 10 steps for a NP to organize the correct sequence in
confirm satisfaction with their ability to use critical presenting a case presentation, utilized advanced health
thinking skills on the SON Exit (End of Program) assessment skills in clinical to gather appropriate history and
Survey physical exam data to make correct medical decisions.
Degree Program: B.S., ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE College/School: COLLEGE OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE INSTITIUTE Academic Year: 2006-2007
Critical thinking Direct Measure(s) N/A Direct Measure(s) Undergraduate research and publication Opportunities will continue to be provided for
• 100% of all senior theses will receive satisfactory • There were no adverse faculty reports on application of results are still far below target. Although undergraduates to contribute to research and publication
evaluation in critical thinking, based on evaluation critical thinking by students; the remedial approach adopted should by faculty.
criteria devised by the faculty; • 89% of ESI undergraduate students received a ―C‖ or better ultimately lead to improved results, it may
• 100% of ESI students will achieve grades of ―C‖ grade in all ESI required; be necessary, in the interim, to reduce
or better in all required courses; • 100% of ESI seniors passed their thesis defense the research and publication
• 100% of ESI students will receive a passing • No ESI undergraduates submitted abstracts for scientific expectations to make them more readily
evaluation on their senior thesis defense. meetings; achievable.
• 50% of ESI students will prepare, and deliver, • 7% of ESI undergraduates delivered poster and/or oral
oral or poster presentations at presentations at a targeted local, regional or national
local/regional/national scientific meetings; meetings;
• 25% of ESI students will successfully prepare • No ESI undergraduate prepared and submitted a manuscript
and submit manuscripts for publication for publication.
• 10% of ESI students will have their manuscripts • No ESI undergraduate published a manuscript
published.
Indirect Measure(s)
Indirect Measure(s) • Advisor comments were all positive on students‘ application
• Students will show awareness and sensitivity to of critical thinking skills;
conflicting opinions on environmental issues; • Thesis committee reports gave satisfactory evaluations of
• 100% of ESI seniors will employ critical thinking critical thinking in research project formulation and in
in the design and performance of their research responses to thesis defense questions..
projects, as
• 100% of ESI students will show progress in their
study program, as documented by their advisors.
Degree Program: GRADUATE (MS) ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE College/School: COLLEGE OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE INSTITUTE Academic Year: 2006-2007
Critical thinking Direct Measure(s) N/A The results further reveal the inability to The ESI faculty is working to instill into the program a
• 100% of incoming ESI MS students will receive a Direct Measure(s) generate publications from the majority of routine whereby at least one publication would be
passing evaluation from faculty and peers for • No MS thesis prospectuses were due for approval in the MS theses, a weakness that the ESI produced from each thesis that is successfully defended.
presentation(s) in the ESI Reading Roundtable Semester; faulty is working to address.
(discussion of seminal books and articles in the • 100% of ESI MS passed their thesis defense;
environmental sciences assigned as required • 24% of ESI MS delivered oral presentations at scientific
reading) meetings
• 100% of ESI MS students will develop a research • 0% of ESI MS prepared and submitted a manuscript for
project and prepare a prospectus approved by their publication in a peer-reviewed journal
committee;
• 100% of ESI MS students will prepare and Indirect Measure(s)
successfully defend a master‘s degree thesis; • With respect to a proposed coal electricity generating plant,
• 100% of ESI MS students will deliver poster or ESI MS students showed the ability to debate an
oral presentations at local, regional, national or environmental topic from different socio-economic positions;
international scientific meetings; • MS students generally demonstrated critical thinking at
• 50% of ESI MS students will prepare and submit meetings with their thesis Committees.
manuscript(s) for publication in peer-reviewed
literature
• 25% of ESI MS students will have manuscript(s)
accepted for publication in peer-reviewed literature
Indirect Measure(s)
• ESI MS students will be able to competently
present opposing viewpoints on environmental
matters of social interest.
• MS students will utilize critical thinking in
deliberations with their thesis Committees.
Degree Program: GRADUATE (PhD) ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE College/School: COLLEGE OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE INSTITUTE Academic Year: 2006-2007
Critical thinking Direct Measure(s) N/A
• 100% of incoming ESI PhD students will receive Direct Measure(s) Numbers of presentations and Methods will continue to be developed to reinforce the
a passing evaluation from faculty and peers for • 100% of ESI PhD students produced approved research publications remain low. Otherwise strengths of the program to eliminate its weaknesses.
presentations in the ESI Reading Roundtable prospectuses; results are quite satisfactory.
(discussion of seminal books and articles in the • 100% of ESI PhD students passed the written portion of the
environmental sciences assigned as required comprehensive examination;
reading); • 36% of ESI PhD students prepared and submitted abstracts
• 100% of ESI PhD students will design a protocol for scientific meetings;
for their research program and prepare a • 36% of ESI PhD students delivered oral presentations at
prospectus approved by their committee; professional meetings;
• 100% of ESI PhD students will receive a passing • No ESI PhD students prepared and submitted manuscripts
evaluation on their prospectus defense; for publication in peer reviewed journals;
• 100% of ESI PhD students will pass all section of • 7% of ESI PhD students had a manuscript accepted for
the doctoral comprehensive examination; publication in peer-reviewed literature;
• 100% of ESI PhD students will prepare and • 7% of ESI PhD students successfully defended a doctoral
submit abstract(s) for presentation of poster/oral dissertation (all students may not be due to defend their
presentation(s) at local, regional, national or dissertation at this time)
international scientific meetings;
• 100% of ESI PhD students will deliver poster or
oral presentations at local, regional, national or Indirect Measure(s)
international scientific meetings; • ESI PhD students showed awareness and understanding of
• 100% of ESI PhD students will prepare, and conflicting views in various environmental debates.
successfully defend, a doctoral dissertation; • Advisor documentations indicate the use of critical thinking
• 100% of ESI PhD students will prepare and skills by students at meetings;
submit manuscripts for publication in peer-
reviewed journals;
• 100% of ESI PhD students will have manuscripts
accepted for publication in peer-reviewed literature.
Indirect Measure(s)
• ESI PhD students will be able to competently
present opposing viewpoints on environmental
matters of social or scientific interest.
• PhD students will utilize critical thinking in
deliberations with their dissertation Committees.
