Annual Assessment Plan
(August 1-September 30)
Department School of Graduate Studies Academic Year 2007-2008
Title of Program Graduate School Degree Level Graduate
University Goal Objectives Expected Results (Outcomes) Assessment
Instrument(s)/Procedures/Costs
To provide opportunities for students to The School of Graduate Studies will increase The School of Graduate Studies will Online Catalogue will contain the new
pursue a quality education and assist in the number of online degree programs. investigate adding additional programs programs and the Registrar will furnish
developing the important qualities of after conducting a feasibility study. enrollment figures. New programs and
independent thinking, respect for the courses will be listed on UWA and CSU
ideas of others, personal integrity and websites.
character in order to realize their quests The School of Graduate Studies will work to The Graduate Council voted The Graduate Assistant Budget will be
for a philosophy of life and self- the tuition for two courses each semester Fall unanimously to pay GA tuition monitored to reflect the change.
fulfillment. The School of Graduate and Spring for each Graduate Assistant.
Studies will provide quality programs The School of Graduate Studies will continue The School of Graduate Studies will These figures will be verified in the most
that are accessible to qualified students, to effectively manage the Graduate Program. continue to obtain a 90% or above current Graduate Student Satisfaction
particularly those who are employed approval rating on the Graduate Student Survey.
and seek to enhance their professional Satisfaction Survey.
credentials.
The School of Graduate Studies will The School of Graduate Studies will The Registrar will furnish the enrollment
concentrate its extension efforts in expand the number of graduate courses figures for the extension sites.
Thomasville and Demopolis. in Demopolis and Thomasville.
The School of Graduate Studies will add one The funding and staffing of GA for The GA to work with International
new GA position to work with the International Students. Students will begin August 2008.
International Studies Program.
The Office of Continuing Education will Funding for membership included in the The Continuing Education Budget will be
become a member of the University continuing Education Budget monitored to reflect the change.
Continuing Education Association.
The School of Graduate will increase in The School of Graduate Studies will The Registrar will provide the enrollment
enrollment. increase by 10% in enrollment. figures.
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Self-Study
(August 1-September 30)
Department School of Graduate Studies Academic Year 2006-2007
Title of Program Graduate School Degree Level Graduate
Objectives Expected Actual Problems Encountered Action Taken/Plan(s) For
Outcome Outcome Improvement
The School of Graduate Studies The School of Graduate Studies This program was not added to Difficulties with State Action will be delayed on this
will increase the number of will investigate adding an online the online program. requirements encountered program until State requirements
online degree programs. degree programs in Education placing this program online. allow for online courses.
Administration.
The School of Graduate Studies The Graduate Assistant stipend The Graduate Assistant stipend Stipends need to be increased to The Graduate Council will work to
will work to increase the was increased by 7%, the same as was increased to $6,300 for make the GA stipend attractive increase the Graduate Assistant
Graduate Assistant stipend. for faculty and staff. 9months. and competitive. stipend.
The School of Graduate Studies The School of Graduate Studies The School of Graduate Studies The addition of the online The School of Graduate Studies
will continue to effectively will continue to obtain a 90% or obtained 93% overall division , new job descriptions, will continue to meet and address
manage the Graduate Program. above approval rating on the satisfaction rate reorganization of files, and the needs of UWA Graduate
Graduate Student Satisfaction changes in student requirements Students.
Survey. should help with the efficiency
of the office.
The School of Graduate Studies The School of Graduate Studies The School of Graduate Studies Increase in enrollment increased A plan of when staff should be
will continue to increase in will increase by 10% in increased enrollment by 27% the workload of the School of added based on enrollment needs
enrollment. enrollment. from 1784 in the Fall 2006 to Graduate Studies. to be developed
2266 in Fall 2007.
The School of Graduate Studies The School of Graduate Studies Low enrollment in Thomasville Students opted to take courses Concentrate extension efforts to
will work to maintain it’s off will work to maintain its classes. online or in Demopolis. Thomasville and Demopolis.
campus extension sites. extension sites in Demopolis and
Thomasville.
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Statement of Achievements
Department School of Graduate Studies Academic Year 2006-2007
Plans Implemented Plans Not Implemented
The School of Graduate Studies was not able to implement an
(1) The GA stipend was increased to $6,300 for nine months. (1) online program in Educational Leadership.
The School of Graduate Studies obtained above a 90% approval
(2) rating on the Graduate Satisfaction Survey. (2) Full Time online faculty was not added.
(3) Enrollment in the School of Graduate Studies increased by 27%. (3) Online Test Monitor was not Employed
The School of Graduate Studies was able to teach five graduate
(4) courses at the UWA Center in Demopolis. (4)
Worked with the International Programs Committee a graduate
(5) recipient of the Edmund Muskie Scholarship. (5)
(6) Office equipment was updated. (6)
(7) A qualified pool of graduate adjuncts was maintained. (7)
(8) Was able to hire a fulltime Online Graduate Professor. (8)
(9) The Division of Online Programs was created and staffed. (9)
(10) (10)
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SHORT-RANGE PLANS: FIRST YEAR
Department: School of Graduate Studies Year: 2008-2009
Plans Strategies to Implement Completion Date Approved by
IEC
1. Pay tuition for two courses for each full time GA for 1. Secure appropriate funding. August 2008
Fall and Spring semester.
3. Add a GA to the International Program committee 2. Secure the appropriate funding. August 2008
4. Increase the enrollment in the existing Graduate 4. Attend two conventions per year with August 2009
Online Program by recruiting efforts at Teacher booth.
Conventions in the southeast.
5. Hire additional fulltime online Professors for the 5. Staffing and area of concentration to be August 2008
online programs. determined by the College of Education.
6. Add appropriate office equipment to the School of 6. Secure the appropriate funding to August 2008
Graduate Studies. adequately replace the equipment.
Approved: Approved:
Unit Head/Director Dean/Vice President
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MEDIUM-RANGE PLANS: YEARS TWO AND THREE
Department: School of Graduate Studies Academic Years: 2009-2010 2010-2011
Year Two
(1) Replace appropriate office equipment, etc.
(2) Add a GA for Gaineswood (AHS – Demopolis)
(3) Investigate adding additional online Faculty to the Graduate Program.
(4)
(5)
Year Three:
(1) Add appropriate fulltime and adjunct faculty to staff the program.
(2) Investigate adding additional graduate online programs.
(3)
(4)
(5)
Approved: Approved:
Unit Head/Director Dean/Vice President
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RESOURCES REQUIRED FOR PLANS (ONE-YEAR PLANS)
Department: School of Graduate Studies Year: 2008-2009
HUMAN RESOURCES PHYSICAL RESOURCES OTHER RESOURCES
PLANS (Faculty, Staff, Consultants, etc.) (Supplies, Material, Equip., etc.) (Printing, Postage, Telephone, etc.)
(Refer to One-Year Plans) AVAILABLE NEEDED AVAILABLE NEEDED AVAILABLE NEEDED
1. Graduate Assistant tuition $132,300.00 $184,572.00
(22x2376=52272)
$52,272 Increase
2. New GA (12 mo) International $10,776.00
Students Program Committee
3. Recruitment at Teacher’s State
Conventions
4. Hire additional online faculty COE budget
5. Office equipment – 2 computers
& printers
TOTAL RESOURCES NEEDED $ $63,048.00 $ $ $ $
GRAND TOTAL OF RESOURCES NEEDED (Human Resources + Physical Resources + Other Resources) $ 63,048.00
AVAILABLE means budgeted in current year’s budget.
In listing AVAILABLE HUMAN, PHYSICAL, AND OTHER RESOURCES, please place an asterisk (*) by any items funded from external sources
such as federal, private, contractual, revenue generated, or other such sources external to the university.
Dean/Vice President: Date:
Forward all forms to the dean by October 31 for review.
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RESOURCES REQUIRED FOR PLANS (TWO-YEAR PLANS)
Department: School of Graduate Studies Year: 2009-2010
HUMAN RESOURCES PHYSICAL RESOURCES OTHER RESOURCES
PLANS (Faculty, Staff, Consultants, etc.) (Supplies, Material, Equip., etc.) (Printing, Postage, Telephone, etc.)
(Refer to Two-Year Plans) AVAILABLE NEEDED AVAILABLE NEEDED AVAILABLE NEEDED
1. GA for Gaineswood (AHS – $ 10,776
Demopolis) (12 month GA)
2. Office Equipment
3. Online Faculty See COE
TOTAL RESOURCES NEEDED $ $ 10,776.00 $ $ $
GRAND TOTAL OF RESOURCES NEEDED (Human Resources + Physical Resources + Other Resources) $ 10,776.00
AVAILABLE means budgeted in current year’s budget.
In listing AVAILABLE HUMAN, PHYSICAL, AND OTHER RESOURCES, please place an asterisk (*) by any items funded from external sources
such as federal, private, contractual, revenue generated, or other such sources external to the university.
Dean/Vice President: Date:
Forward all forms to the dean by October 31 for review.
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RESOURCES REQUIRED FOR PLANS (THREE-YEAR PLANS)
Department: School of Graduate Studies Year: 2010-2011
HUMAN RESOURCES PHYSICAL RESOURCES OTHER RESOURCES
PLANS (Faculty, Staff, Consultants, etc.) (Supplies, Material, Equip., etc.) (Printing, Postage, Telephone, etc.)
(Refer to Three-Year Plans) AVAILABLE NEEDED AVAILABLE NEEDED AVAILABLE NEEDED
1. Replace appropriate office $7,700.00
equipment – computer/copier
2. Add fulltime and adjunct faculty See COE plan.
TOTAL RESOURCES NEEDED $ $ $ $ 7,700.00 $ $
GRAND TOTAL OF RESOURCES NEEDED (Human Resources + Physical Resources + Other Resources) $ 7,700.00
AVAILABLE means budgeted in current year’s budget.
In listing AVAILABLE HUMAN, PHYSICAL, AND OTHER RESOURCES, please place an asterisk (*) by any items funded from external sources
such as federal, private, contractual, revenue generated, or other such sources external to the university.
Dean/Vice President: Date:
Forward all forms to the dean by October 31 for review.
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