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Assessment: Assessment Unit Four ColumnFALL 2015

El Camino: PLOs (IND) - Air Conditioning and Refrigeration

PLOs Assessment MethodDescription Results Actions

PLO Status: ActiveStandard and Rubric: Studentsuccess is based on instructor skillassessment and student taskcompletion based on instructorprovided rubric for the particulartask or tasks. Faculty Assessment Leader: Timothy Muckey

Courses Associated with PLO Assessment: ACR5Reviewer's Comments: Student success in electricalsystems is dependent on the amount of time available topractice and the level of instructor support. The HVACRprogram instructors spend a great deal of time developinghands on trainers and helping student’s performer requiredtasks to industry standards in a safe and efficient way.Success in practical application is based on exposure andtime applied.

Action: Place more emphasis inpractical application and hands-onstudent performance. Studentsuccess is based on exposure andtime applied. (02/08/2017)Action Category: TeachingStrategies

Semester of Current Assessment: 2015-16 (Fall 2015)Standard Met: Standard MetStudents were given the task creating a basic power andcontrol circuit using both 24 VAC and 120VAC in bothcontrol and load circuits. Students first developed a diagrambased on instructor provided criteria. Each student workedin a team to develop, install, and test the completed circuit.Student success was based on the functioning of both thecontrol and load circuits and the student’s ability to explaincircuit function, logic, and validation procedures. 80% of thestudents required several attempts to complete theassignment. The 20 percent that successful completed theassignment required some level of refinement of theirprocesses and procedures to go on to the next assignment.By the end of the course 95% of the students had acquiredthe basic skills necessary to meet basic industry standardsfor the assigned tasks. (02/06/2016)

Reviewer's Comments: How well astudent performs in the lab. isdirectly linked to student andinstructor task management.

Presentation/Skill Demonstration -Students will be given a wide varietyof assignments that preparestudents to performer industryrelated tasks in a safe, responsible,and effective way. Instructors willassign a single or group of student’stasks. Upon completion of theassigned tasks the instructor willassess performance based on howwell students performed based oninstructor provided task guidelines.

Laboratory Project/Report -Students will complete an Air

PLO Assessment Cycle: 2013-14 (Fall2013), 2015-16 (Fall 2015)

PLO #1 Safety Knowledge and Skills -Students successfully completing airconditioning and refrigerationprogram, whether in the certificateprogram or degree program, willacquire and be able to use specificsafety knowledge and skills relating tothe air conditioning and refrigerationdiscipline and will be able to applythose skills to specific jobrequirements.

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Standard and Rubric: 85% ofstudents will score 75% or greater onthis PLOReviewer's Comments: Thisevaluation will provide instructorsdirection for additional studentsuccess factors.

Conditioning system service logrecording system operationalconditions, calculating superheats ,subcooling, system charge,andefficiency.

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El Camino: PLOs (IND) - Automation, Robotics, and Manufacturing (ETEC, MTEC,MTT)


PLO Status: ActiveStandard and Rubric: Students aregiven a point for each functioningmachine and one point for a devicethat functions for more than 5seconds. The target for thisassessment is 75% studentsachieving better than a '5'. Faculty Assessment Leader: Eric Carlson

Faculty Contributing to Assessment: Eric CarlsonCourses Associated with PLO Assessment: ETEC 10

Action: Students continue tostruggle with this project due totheir unfamiliarity with hand toolsand that is done early in thesemester. It is suggested toconsider changing the assessmentof this PLO such that is covers abroader view of the program andmeasures later success of thestudents. (02/09/2017)Action Category: SLO/PLOAssessment Process

Semester of Current Assessment: 2015-16 (Fall 2015)Standard Met: Standard Not Met10 students built projects with a lowest outcome of 2 pointsand one student achieving 8 points; the average was 4.5points. Students continue to struggle with this project dueto their unfamiliarity with hand tools and that is done earlyin the semester. It is suggested to consider changing theassessment of this PLO such that is covers a broader view ofthe program and measures later success of the students.(02/08/2016)

Faculty Assessment Leader: Eric CarlsonFaculty Contributing to Assessment: Eric CarlsonCourses Associated with PLO Assessment: ETEC 10Reviewer's Comments: No additional comments.

Semester of Current Assessment: 2013-14 (Fall 2013)Standard Met: Standard Not MetStudents were assigned the task. 1 student achieved a '7', 1student a '6', 1 student a '5' and 1 student a '4'. 6 studentsdid not submit assignments. The target of 75% studentsachieving a grade better than '5' was not met. It isrecommended that more students be encouraged to submitassignments for improvement. (02/25/2014)

Reviewer's Comments: Noadditional comments

Project - Students will applyengineering principles to builddevices using the 6 simple machineswhich function together.

PLO Assessment Cycle: 2013-14 (Fall2013), 2015-16 (Fall 2015)

PLO #1 Solving Engineering Problems- Students will apply principles frommathematics, physics, and chemistryto solve applied problems inengineering.


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El Camino: PLOs (IND) - Automotive Technology


PLO Status: Active

Standard and Rubric: It is expectedthat 60% to 70% of the studentsshould be able to a Pass the ASEstyle exam. The students whorecieved a No Pass on the examshould be able to achieve a pass onthe ASE style exam after furtherstudy and review of the subjectmatter covered by the ASE styleexam. It is expected that 80% to 90%of the students who take the ASEstyle exam a subsequent time shouldbe able to achieve a Pass score ontheir ASE style exam.

Faculty Assessment Leader: HARRY STOCKWELLFaculty Contributing to Assessment: NONECourses Associated with PLO Assessment: AutomotiveTechnology 41 and Automotive Technology 16 were used asthe basis of this PLO Assessment.Reviewer's Comments: Many of the students weresurprised as to how well they performed on the ASE Styleexam. Many of the students were well prepared, they hadhad good study habits, they worked in study groups, andachieved their goals of completion of these exams in goodstanding. Thank You Harry Stockwell

Action: New equipment meetingASE and NATEF requirements willhelp to reinforce the trainingmaterials taught in the coursesand reinforce the students abilityto be successful in achieving theirgoals acquiring certificates ofcompletion and competency andreceiving an Associate Degree.Ultimately the students will usetheir training to join the workforceand earn a good a good wage.(03/23/2016)Action Category: Program/CollegeSupport

Semester of Current Assessment: 2015-16 (Fall 2015)Standard Met: Standard MetThe students in Automotive Technology 41 and 16 wareprovided with an ASE style exams. I had 45 students takethe ASE style exam, 78% (38) of the students were able topass the exam with a C or better, 7 students achieved a Don the exam and 1 student failed the exam. The studentswho performed below average level would be able toachieve a passing score on a subsequent ASE style examafter diligent review of the course work, lecture notes,required text book information, homework classroom andlab presentations. (03/11/2016)

Reviewer's Comments: AutomotiveService Excellence has many areas ofcertification for the AutomotiveRepair Technician.

Exam/Test/Quiz - The students willbe provided with an in class ASEstyle exam based on readings,classroom and lab demonstrations.The students will be able to achievepass or no pass this exam

PLO Assessment Cycle: 2015-16 (Fall2015)

PLO #1 ASE Certification Test Exam -Given an in class exam, based onreadings, classroom discussions anddemonstrations, the student will beable to take a Pass/No Pass practiceexam, or an official ASE CertificationTest exam with a grade equivalent of"pass".




El Camino: PLOs (IND) - Construction Technology


PLO Status: Active

Faculty Assessment Leader: Ross Durand, Jack SelphFaculty Contributing to Assessment: Ross Durand, JackSelphCourses Associated with PLO Assessment: CTEC: 200,100,110, 210, 172

Semester of Current Assessment: 2013-14 (Fall 2013)

All students participating in the Construction TechnologyProgram are required to successfully complete, with 100%accuracy, a written safety test and demonstrate theoperation of equipment following all safety protocol.Before being allowed to operate equipment, all studentswere required to demonstrate operational proficiency. Asuccess rate of 100% was achieved by students on thewritten portion of the test. After the first attempt 92% ofstudents passed operational test following comprehensivereviews, 100% success rate was achieved. (02/24/2014)

Standard Met: Standard MetDirectly related to SLO

Standard and Rubric: Safely operatetools: 100% is passing.Accurately operate tools: 85% ispassing.

Faculty Assessment Leader: Tim Meza

Action: Perhaps additional small-group demonstrations for thosestudents in need of additionalhelp in grasping the concepts,methods and techniques requiredto successfully complete theproject. (03/11/2014)Action Category: TeachingStrategies

Semester of Current Assessment: 2011-12 (Fall 2011)Standard Met: Standard MetAll students were able to demonstrate the proper and safeuse of the tools and equipment needed to complete theassigned project.Ninety-two percent of students demonstrated a high degreeof competency in completing this project. Eight percent ofstudents were unable to demonstrate that they understoodthe concepts, methods and/or techniques required tosuccessfully complete the assigned project. (12/03/2011)

Performance - Laboratoryassignment sheet.Construction Technology yard.Appropriate tools and materials.

PLO Assessment Cycle: 2011-12 (Fall2011), 2013-14 (Fall 2013), 2015-16(Fall 2015)

PLO #1 Safely Operating IndustryTools - Upon successful completion ofthe courses in this program, studentswill be able to identify and safelyoperate tools commonly used in theconstruction and/or cabinetmakingindustry.




Courses Associated with PLO Assessment: CTEC 100, CTEC110, CTEC 121, CTEC 122, CTEC 131 and CTEC 132

Standard and Rubric: 100% successis required for all studentsparticipating in the program.

Faculty Assessment Leader: Ross DurandFaculty Contributing to Assessment: Jack SelphCourses Associated with PLO Assessment: All CTEC courseswith laboratory work are associated with this PLOassessment

Action: As far as safety isconcerned, the faculty and staffare diligent in the implementationand adherence to the proceduresand protocol in the constructionlaboratories. The action fort hisassessment is to continue workingwith the students in creating asafe work environment.(02/05/2017)Action Category: TeachingStrategies

Semester of Current Assessment: 2015-16 (Fall 2015)Standard Met: Standard Met100% success rate is achieved on the classroom safetyquizzes before moving to the laboratory to complete thesafety training. Students are all able to operate the toolssafely. (02/04/2016)

Exam/Test/Quiz - Prior to operationof any power tools in the laboratory,students must first read, researchand pass safety tests in theclassroom. After completion ofwritten safety tests, students mustthen satisfy the requirements of safeoperation in the laboratory.



El Camino: PLOs (IND) - Environmental Technology


PLO Status: Active

Action: The changes beingconsidered are to combine ET 102-Systems and ET 103 -Materialsand Methodologies into one threeunit course titled ET 102, and thento adjust ET 103 into a LEED(Leadership in Energy &Environmental Design)preparation class.

This will enhance the overallprogram by creating two courses(one year) of 3 unit classes thatwill transfer to the universityarchitecture programsrequirements of one year insustainability classes. And alsowill fulfill a professionaldesignation by offering theopportunity to learn and train fora LEED preparation exam.

The aforementioned changes arebecoming refined and addedobjectives to the EnvironmentalTechnology Program as wedevelop and determine what isnecessary to offer our students inthese classes in one of the fastest

Semester of Current Assessment: 2015-16 (Fall 2015)Standard Met: Standard MetThe course ET 102 has now been taught twice with variousstudent outcomes. The first time the course was taught,there was an emphasis on defining and understanding thecomplexities of sustainable energy. On review and a surveyof one of the students in the first class, the primary takeaway was, “On how technology was the key factor increating the processes for a sustainable future.”

The second time the course was taught, another studentsaid there was more of an emphasis on defining the use ofsustainable materials and their effect on energy.

All in all, the student participants interviewed for thisassessment viewed the class as a very positive andinformative class in the areas of sustainable systemstechnology in its various forms.

It should be noted that we are currently in the third offeringof this course and a student attending this class was alsointerviewed. The outcome mid semester at the 8th week, isthat more of an emphasis is placed on systems and alsomaterials and methodologies.

As a review of the entire ET Program, we are determiningthat the ET 101 class represents the theoretical processes ofsustainable and regenerative technologies as a socialscience discussion class. Going forward there will be

Survey/Focus Group - Interview andsurvey students' ability to identify,define and understand thecomplexities of sustainable energy.


PLO #2 Sustainable UrbanEnvironment - The student will beable to identify and analyze systemsfor improvement, and discuss thevarious issues concerning urbaninfrastructure and the systems thatallow our urban environment tofunction and thrive in a sustainableand resilient manner.




Faculty Assessment Leader: Greg George

emerging and growing industriesand job markets. (03/31/2017)Action Category: CurriculumChanges

changes made to affect ET 102 and ET 103 curriculum.

The changes being considered are to combine ET 102 -Systems and ET 103 -Materials and Methodologies into onethree unit course titled ET 102, and then to adjust ET 103into a LEED (Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design)preparation class.

This will enhance the overall program by creating twocourses (one year) of 3 unit classes that will transfer to theuniversity architecture programs requirements of one yearin sustainability classes. And also will fulfill a professionaldesignation by offering the opportunity to learn and trainfor a LEED preparation exam.

The aforementioned changes are becoming refined andadded objectives to the Environmental Technology Programas we develop and determine what is necessary to offer ourstudents in these classes in one of the fastest emerging andgrowing industries and job markets. (03/31/2016)



El Camino: PLOs (IND) - Fashion


PLO Status: Active

Standard and Rubric: It is expectedthat 80% of the respondents willanswer 80% of the survey itemscorrectly.

Faculty Assessment Leader: Vera AshleyFaculty Contributing to Assessment: No contribution

Action: Inform instructors whoteach the Fashion 1 class to besure to cover the duties of the tenemployment positionsrepresented in this survey. Thisinformation can be sent to theinstructor of record and lateradded to the course outline.(02/05/2017)Action Category: CurriculumChanges

Semester of Current Assessment: 2015-16 (Fall 2015)Standard Met: Standard Not Met9 surveys were collected. Six were completed in-person andtwo were completed online at "Survey Monkey". Therewere 10 positions described."The results follow:Student no. Score1 82 63 54 65 66 67 78 99 8

The correct answers were: stylist, textile artist,patternmaker, sales associate, assistant buyer, fit model,showroom assistant, social media specialist, freelancedesigner, and visual merchandiser.The analysis follows:8 out of 10 is a score of 80%Only 3 of the 9 students scored 80% or more.One student did not complete the survey; he/she only filledout one side of the two-sided survey.The standard was not met. (02/05/2016)

Survey/Focus Group - Students aregiven a survey containing classifiedads for various entry level positions.Students are to match thedescription with the position thatmatches it.


PLO #3 Entry Level Position in theFashion Industry - Upon successfulcompletion of the courses in thefashion department (both AS degreesand certificates) the student will beable to identify entry level positionsand related duties in the fashionindustry.




Courses Associated with PLO Assessment: Fashion 1



El Camino: PLOs (IND) - Nutrition and Foods


PLO Status: Active

Standard and Rubric: This project isscored by number ofaccurate/correct responses dividedby the total possible. A rubric isneeded. It is expected that 80% ofthe students will score 85% orabove.

Faculty Assessment Leader: Sue Ellen Warren

Action: This project has no rubric.Creation of a rubric by which it isscored, and which is presented tothe students as part of theassignment, will clear up areas ofconfusion. (01/21/2017)Action Category: TeachingStrategies

Semester of Current Assessment: 2015-16 (Fall 2015)Standard Met: Standard Not Met19 students completed this project. 10/19 scored 90% orabove (53%). 4/19 scored between 85-89% (21%). 5/19scored between 65-84%. 74% met the stated standard.This project has no rubric. Creation of a rubric by which it isscored, and which is presented to the students as part ofthe assignment, will clear up areas of confusion. The mostmissed areas are how to calculate the percentage ofcalories from each macronutrient. Nutrients are stated ingrams and energy is expressed in calories, so a conversionmust be made. The other common error is not includingthe ingredient list with the label, so not being able to listingredients or write any narrative about the ingredients.(12/09/2015)

Project - Students provide a labelfrom a frequently consumed foodproduct, and analyze thepercentages of fat, carbohydrate,and protein, plus the amounts ofsugar, sodium, and several keynutrients. They also list the firstthree ingredients in order ofprominence. They then make astatement about why they will orwon't continue to purchase andconsume this product.


PLO #3 Using Published NutritionFacts - Upon completion of theNutrition and Foods program,Students compare canned/packagedfood products using the informationon the Nutrition Facts Panel,ingredient list, and Daily Values




El Camino: PLOs (IND) - Welding


PLO Status: ActiveStandard and Rubric: This is a pass-fail outcome. All students areexpected to master the concept.Some students will accomplish theobjective on the first try, others mayrequire multiple attempts. Thisoutcome is foundational andrequired for students to progress inthe course

Faculty Assessment Leader: Renee NewellCourses Associated with PLO Assessment: Weld 28, Weld23 & Weld 10C

Action: Perhaps additional small-group demonstrations for thosestudents in need of additionalhelp in grasping the concepts,methods and techniques requiredto successfully complete theproject. (02/11/2017)Action Category: TeachingStrategies

Semester of Current Assessment: 2015-16 (Fall 2015)Standard Met: Standard Met98% of students passed the examination on the firstattempt and, after further review, class discussion,demonstrations and instruction, 100% of students achieveda passing score. (02/04/2016)

Reviewer's Comments: This examcompliments the AWS 3G/4G D1.1practical exam

Standardized/Licensing Exam - Theadvance structural steel weldstudents take the written examoffered by the LA Department ofBuilding & Safety that focuses on theAWS Structural Steel Code book


PLO #1 Success in the WeldingIndustry - Success in the WeldingIndustry Upon completion of theWelding program, students will beable to demonstrate knowledge ofthe skills needed for success in thewelding industry.



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