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Assessment: Reporting Unit Four Column

Program (CoCJER) - Criminal Justice - BS

Assessment Contact: Prof. Herbert Henderson

Program Outcomes Assessment Criteria &Procedures Assessment Results Use of Results

Goal Status: Active

Criteria Target: 1. Be able todevelop a testable hypothesis andresearch design.2. Be able to identify and utilizequality research sources.3. Be able to analyze data and useit to support hypothesis.4. Be able to produce a wellorganized and well written researchpaper.High Impact Program Practices 1:Writing-Intensive Course(s)High Impact Program Practices 2:Capstone Course(s), Projects

Use of Result: Continue CJUS 401with CJUS 345 as Pre-Req/Co-Reqand re-assess in 3 years.(05/22/2018)

Finding Reporting Year: 2017-2018Goal met: YesStudent success in CJUS 401 has increased since thecurriculum change of 2017 in which CJUS 345 was added asa required pre-req/co-req course to help the students intheir development of search strings and utilization ofquantitative methods. (05/22/2018)

Direct - Capstone Project - includingundergraduate research - Allstudents will complete CJUS 401Senior Seminar the capstone writingintensive research course. Studentscomplete a minimum of 35 page APAstyle research paper on a topicselected by the students andapproved by the faculty member.

Use of Result: Continue to utilizethe final crime scene groupactivity to generate skilldevelopment in teamwork,

Finding Reporting Year: 2017-2018Goal met: YesBased on the student peer evaluations all studentsinteracted within the group dynamics effectively achieving a75% peer evaluation raw score or higher. (05/22/2018)

Direct - Presentation, Performance -Students are required to completeCJUS 444 Criminalistics. Students areassigned to groups and given a final"crime scene" to complete the

Goal Level (Bloom/Webb): High-Level (Creating/Evaluating)

Goal Category: Student Learning

Broad-Based Criminal JusticeEducation - PROVIDE STUDENTSWITH A BROAD-BASED,ACADEMICALLY RIGOROUSEDUCATION COMBINING THETHEORETICAL CONCEPTS WITHPRACTICAL APPLICATIONS.

Start Date: 04/16/2018

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Criteria Target: 1. Be able tocompare and contrast the fields ofForensic Science.2. Be able to appraise and comparedifferent types of criminalisticsprocedures.3. Be able to analysis, appraise, andcollect multiple forms of physicalevidence conforming to NationalStandards.4. Be able to evaluate and preparesimulated crime scenedocumentation.5. Be able to present evidence anddocumentation as prepared for acourt of law.High Impact Program Practices 1:Collaborative Assignments, ProjectsHigh Impact Program Practices 2:Capstone Course(s), Projects

communication, presentations,and organization. Continue to usethe peer to peer evaluation rubric.(05/22/2018)

processing and presentation of theevidence. Students must worktogether to identify, preserve,collect, and present the evidence ina presentation. Power Point isrequired and Quality of images isvalued.

Criteria Target: 1. Identify thevarious types of data (level of

Use of Result: Assessment onstudent achievement comparingbetween student groups whohave taken take CJUS 140 andwho have taken SOCY 214 for thenext 4 year cycle. (05/22/2018)

Finding Reporting Year: 2017-2018Goal met: YesCurriculum change of 2017 to allow CJUS 140 which focuseson Criminal Justice theories as an option for SOCY 214Sociological theories has improved the studentsunderstanding of broad based CJ theories. The studentsability to compare and contrast theories to further applythe concepts in the hypothesis development of theirmethodology for their pending senior research will beassessed for the next 4 year cycle allowing this change totake full effect and to evaluate if there is a significantdifference in achievement. (05/22/2018)

Direct - Laboratory, Clinical,Skill/Competency Assessments -Students are required to completeCJUS 345 Statistics and Design forPublic Safety. This course bringsknowledge learned from CJUS 140forward, as well as, greater exposureof theoretical knowledge withstatistical applications. Focus is givenon developing ideas for the studentssenior research projects.


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measurement) and determine theappropriate statistics needed foranalysis.2. Organize, display, and presentdata using univariate and bivariatedisplays, graphs and charts forcategorical, continuous andlongitudinal variables.3. Analyze data sets provided(descriptive and inferentialstatistics).4. Differentiate betweendescriptive and inferential statistics.5. Uses several specific statisticaltests including mean, median, mode,range, variance, standard deviation,correlation, cross tabulations, chisquare tests, t-tests, z-scores, pointestimates, regression, ANOVA andconfidence intervals.6. Use SPSS to analyze data.7. Understand probability to thedegree needed to discuss, describe,and explain.8. Critique research reports andidentify strengths and limitationswithin the studies.9. Develop research projects oftheir own and analyze data theycollect.High Impact Program Practices 1:Common Intellectual ExperiencesHigh Impact Program Practices 2:Undergraduate Research

Use of Result: Continue the SeniorInternship and re-assess in 3years. (05/22/2018)

Finding Reporting Year: 2017-2018Goal met: YesStudents has self reported positive interactions and learningenvironments during internships. Additionally, studentshave found employment through their placement agency

Direct - Field Placement/InternshipEvaluation - Students are required tocomplete CJUS 402 Senior CriminalJustice Internship in which studentsare placed with an agency

Twenty-First Century Criminal JusticePractitioners and Leaders - PROVIDESTUDENTS WITH THE SKILLSNECESSARY TO PERFORM ASTWENTY-FIRST CENTURY CRIMINAL


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Goal Status: Active

Criteria Target: 1. Be able toexplain the function of theirinternship agency.2. Be able to describe and explainpre and post court processes(criminal, probate, tribal etc…),emergency management,emergency response, or protectiveservices actions.3. Be able to analyze and evaluatethe role of the internship agencywithin the field of criminal justice.High Impact Program Practices 1:InternshipsHigh Impact Program Practices 2:Writing-Intensive Course(s)

some even during the internship. (05/22/2018)that fits their career goals. Studentsactively engage in daily observationsand interactions with agencyemployees and the communitypopulations that they serve.Students complete an APA style wellwritten final paper after completionof the internship hours. Studentsalso interact with the faculty andother interns in the on-lineclassroom through discussions aboutactivities and experiences from theprior weeks. Students are requiredto read and respond to otherstudents posts to create greaterinteraction and greater sharing ofinformation.



JUSTICE, FIRE SCIENCE ANDEMERGENCY RESPONDERPRACTITIONERS AND LEADERS IN AGLOBAL WORLD


Use of Result: Continue with theSenior Internship and re-assess in2 years. (05/22/2018)

Finding Reporting Year: 2017-2018Goal met: YesStudents learn planning, prevention, mitigation, andresponse to crisis during their internship placements. Everyagency students are placed with are provided the syllabusincluding the SLO's and the Program Goal which enables the

Direct - Field Placement/InternshipEvaluation - Students are required tocomplete CJUS 402 Senior CriminalJustice Internship in which they areplaced with an agency that meetsthe students career goals.

Knowledge and Application Pre andPost Crisis to Improve CommunityHealth and Safety - PROVIDESTUDENTS WITH THE KNOWLEDGEAND DEVELOP THEIR ABILITY TOAPPLY PLANNING, PREVENTION,


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Goal Status: Active

Criteria Target: 1. Be able toexplain the function of theirinternship agency.2. Be able to describe and explainpre and post court processes(criminal, probate, tribal etc…),emergency management,emergency response, or protectiveservices actions.3. Be able to analyze and evaluatethe role of the internship agencywithin the field of criminal justice.High Impact Program Practices 1:InternshipsHigh Impact Program Practices 2:Writing-Intensive Course(s)

agency to help improve the students experience. Agencieshave reported very positive responses to students and evenrequest student interns. (05/22/2018)

Students actively interact with theemployees of the agency on a dailybasis learning the agency functions,processes, policies, and communitiesthat they serve. Students mustcomplete a final paper in APA formatproviding in-depth detail of theknowledge and experience gainedfrom the internship.



MITIGATION AND RESPONSE TOCRISIS TO IMPROVE COMMUNITYHEALTH AND SAFETY.


Goal Status: Active

Criteria Target: 1. Be able todescribe ethical decision makingstrategies.

Use of Result: Continue using casestudies in group discussions andre-assess in 3 years. (05/22/2018)

Finding Reporting Year: 2017-2018Goal met: YesStudents were able to analyze the case studies frommultiple points of view in a safe environment in whichdifferent points of view are encouraged. Students werethen able to critique actions by others within the casestudies and then synthesize new concepts. (05/22/2018)

Direct - Case Analysis - Students arerequired to complete CJUS 321Ethical Issues in Public Safety.Students are presented multiplecase studies in reference to raciallymotivated biases, self-reflectionabout biases, and small groupdiscussions are facilitated thenbrought back to the larger group forfurther discussion about the cases tobuilding on multiple points of view.



Professional Ethics - ASSISTSTUDENTS WITH THE DEVELOPMENTOF A SET OF PROFESSIONAL ETHICS



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2. Be able to list various types ofethical dilemmas.3. Be able to develop a moral andethical code.4. Be able to compare andcontrast Ethics, Morals, and Values

High Impact Program Practices 1:Common Intellectual ExperiencesHigh Impact Program Practices 2:Diversity/Global Learning

Goal Status: Active

Criteria Target: 1. Be able todevelop a testable hypothesis andresearch design.2. Be able to identify and utilizequality research sources.3. Be able to analyze data and useit to support hypothesis.4. Be able to produce a wellorganized and well written researchpaper.High Impact Program Practices 1:Writing-Intensive Course(s)High Impact Program Practices 2:

Use of Result: Continue and re-assess in 2 years. (05/22/2018)

Finding Reporting Year: 2017-2018Goal met: YesThe curriculum change for 2017 in which CJUS 345 Statistics& Design for Public Safety was added as a Pre-Req/Co-Reqfor the CJUS 401 Senior Seminar class has improved thestudents ability to formulate hypothesis and providedescriptive statistics using SPSS specifically within the paperand during their presentation. (05/22/2018)

Direct - Capstone Project - includingundergraduate research - Studentsmust complete CJUS 401 SeniorSeminar. This senior capstonecourse requires students to select aresearch topic that is approved bythe faculty and then complete aresearch study. The paper mustconform to APA guidelines and be aminimum of 35 pages. The paper isevaluated on writing quality,utilization of quantitative, qualitativeor mixed methods researchmethodology and the finalpresentation of findings.


Critical Thinking, Writing, andCommunication Skills - ASSISTSTUDENTS IN THE DEVELOPMENT OFTHEIR CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS,QUALITY WRITING SKILLS, ANDEFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION SKILLSIN A DIVERSE GLOBAL WORLD



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Capstone Course(s), Projects


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Program (CoCJER) - Criminal Justice - Corrections ASAssessment Contact: Prof. Herbert HendersonMission Statement: The mission of the Associate Degree in Corrections program is to provide students with the basic knowledge and skills for an entry level corrections position.


Goal Status: Active

Criteria Target: At least 80% of thestudents who enroll in CJUS101 andCJUS110 who are pursuing anAssociate degree in Corrections, willhave earned a C or higher in bothcourses.

Use of Result: No action is neededat this time as the studentsdemonstrated a generalunderstanding of the criminaljustice field. (11/03/2018)

Finding Reporting Year: 2017-2018Goal met: YesIn the fall of 2017, 86% of the students in CJUS101 and 82%of the students in CJUS110 earned a final grade of C orhigher. This indicates that the students are meeting thecriteria set related to having a broad understanding of thecriminal justice field. (11/03/2018)

Schedule/Notes: At the end of eachfall semester, data will be collectedfrom the CJUS101 and CJUS110classes.

Direct - Exam/Quiz - Standardized -The students are required to takeseveral introductory level courseswhich provide and overview of thecriminal justice field. Students whocomplete the CJUS101 and CJUS110courses with a grade of C or higherwill be able to demonstrate theirunderstanding of the field.

Overview - Provide a broad overviewof the criminal justice field.

Goal Status: Active

Use of Result: Students met thelearning criteria. Data will betested following the fall 2018semester. (11/03/2018)

Finding Reporting Year: 2017-2018

Fall 2017: CJUS101 - 92% of the students who wrote thelegal brief earned 70% of higherFall 2017: CJUS110 - 90% of the students who wrote theopinion paper earned 70% or higherFall 2017: CJUS140 - 85% of the students who wrote theresearch paper earned a 70% or higher (11/03/2018)

Goal met: YesOther FindingsIncrease communication skills -

Encourage and enhance oral andwritten communication skills


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Other Findings

Goal Status: Active


Related Documents:Corrections Annual Report 2017-18.docCorrections narrative 2017-18.doc

No students earned the Pre-Service Corrections certificatein 2017-2018. The required report was submitted to theMDOC. (11/03/2018)

Goal met: YesOther Findings

Assessment Year: AY17-18

Goal Category: Operational Goal, notrelated to student learning

Pre-Service preparation - Studentswill complete the five coursesnecessary to earn the Pre-Servicecorrections certificate recommendedfor employment with the MichiganDepartment of Corrections.


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Program (CoCJER) - Criminal Justice - Homeland Security ASMission Statement: It is the mission of the criminal justice/fire science program faculty and staff to provide an atmosphere where active learning may occur, to provide studentswith the highest quality educational experience, to continue to support the “professional model” as currently utilized, to become appropriate role models for students, tosupport the educational program by acquiring the appropriate equipment and supplies, to fulfill the advising role, and to assess the academic outcomes of the program.Assessment Contact: Prof. Herbert Henderson


Goal Status: Active

Criteria Target: The learner will beable to distinguish between varioustype of intelligence information anddescribe how it should be evaluated.The learner will developcommunication skills within smallgroups.

Use of Result: This assignmentformat and follow up groupproject presentations willcontinue to be used as buildingblocks for future communicationskill development. (08/16/2018)

Finding Reporting Year: 2017-2018Goal met: YesThe students were able to achieve using this format. Thegroup design allowed many students to feel morecomfortable to start the research process. The presentationskills of the students were in a wide range of skills howeverall students did participate and complete their portion ofthe presentation. This project was also followed up withadditional group presentations that allowed for furtherdevelopment of the group and individual skills.(08/16/2018)

Direct - Group project, collaborativelearning - Students in CJUS 103 arerequired to complete a small groupactivity in which they research anintelligence topic using "opensource" information sites to collectdata about their provided topic. Thestudents are allowed to use theirbook, tablets, laptops, smartphones, and classroom desktopcomputers as resources. Thestudents must identify their sourcesusing APA style guidelines andpresent their findings to the rest ofthe class. The group will presenttheir findings and then offer aquestion and answer period at theend to help encourage greaterdiscussion.

Goal Level (Bloom/Webb): Mid-Level (Analyzing/Applying) [Bloom]

Information Technology - Tointegrate the use of information intoHomeland Security coursework.


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The learner will developcommunication/presentation skills.The learner will develop teamworkskills.High Impact Program Practices 1:Collaborative Assignments, ProjectsHigh Impact Program Practices 2:Common Intellectual Experiences

Goal Status: Active

Criteria Target: Provide knowledgein higher level governmental policiesand procedures, as well as, researchand writing skills.High Impact Program Practices 1:Common Intellectual ExperiencesHigh Impact Program Practices 2:Undergraduate Research

Use of Result: This assignment willcontinue to be used as it not onlyimproved student research andwriting skills but oralcommunication during the intensediscussion. (08/16/2018)

Finding Reporting Year: 2017-2018Goal met: YesStudents were able to achieve at an average score of 88%.The students research skills and APA style developmentwere both increased greatly. The knowledge gained fromthis assignment created great in-depth discussion about thetopic linking the amount of time, cost, difficulties in theability to understand english in written and oral form forESL individuals. (08/16/2018)

Direct - Writing IntensiveAssignment - Students in the CJUS103 class are required to researchthe immigration process and appealprocess if immigration status isdenied. The students must submit anAPA style paper providing greatdetail in the processes including allreferences.

Goal Level (Bloom/Webb): Low-Level (Understanding/Remembering)[Bloom]

Broad Knowledge of the Field - Toprovide familiarity with HomelandSecurity organizations, practices, andbehavior.

Goal Status: Active

Use of Result: Continue to use thisassignment which is a nexusbetween CJUS 103 and CJUS 325across the curriculum forPrevention, Preparedness,Mitigation, Response, andRecovery. (11/05/2018)

Finding Reporting Year: 2017-2018Goal met: YesThis assignment will continue to be used. It builds onstudent's interpersonal communication skills and problemsolving to bring diverse student populations together toachieve on this project. The presentation of these projectsbuilds on the student's communication/presentation skills,as well as, the use of technology inside and outside of theclassroom as many groups used google docs to share ideasand content during the development phase. (11/05/2018)

Direct - Group project, collaborativelearning - Students complete agroup project that incorporates themulti-agency approach to disastermanagement in CJUS 103. Hence,the group coordinates the LawEnforcement, Fire, EMS, PublicHealth, Community Action-NPO, andPrivate Organizations at all levelsFederal, State and Local in theirdesignated disaster. They developprevention, mitigation, response andrecovery plans for their major event.

Integration - To integrate HomelandSecurity coursework with othercriminal justice and fire sciencecoursework.


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High Impact Program Practices 1:Collaborative Assignments, ProjectsHigh Impact Program Practices 2:Common Intellectual Experiences

Goal Status: Active

High Impact Program Practices 1:Collaborative Assignments, ProjectsHigh Impact Program Practices 2:Common Intellectual Experiences

Use of Result: Continue to useassignment and building onpotential use of exteriortechnologies such as google docsand other file sharing.(11/05/2018)

Finding Reporting Year: 2017-2018Goal met: YesEvery student was capable of achieving at a very basic levelof presentation skill. Students were all required and allachieved at producing their own power point slides andvisual aids which they used during their portion of thepresentation. (11/05/2018)

Direct - Presentation, Performance -Students present group projects ontheir assigned disasters. Eachstudent is responsible for developingtheir own power point slides,diagrams, and visual aids for theirsections, and they present theirsection of the event.

Goal Level (Bloom/Webb): Mid-Level (Analyzing/Applying)

Communication skills - Encourageand enhance oral and writtencommunication skills

Goal Status: Active

Use of Result: The Faculty willreview and evaluate the College ofCriminal Justice and EmergencyResponders Mission, Vision, andGoals stay current with the overallUniversity's Strategic Plan. Facultywill continue to review andevaluate program and degreeoutcomes with input from theadvisory committees(professionals in the fields of CJ,FS and EMS). (11/14/2018)


Related Documents:CJ MISSION STATEMENT 2018.doc

The College of Criminal Justice and Emergency Responderswent through and re-wrote the Mission, Vision and Goalslinking them to the University's. (11/14/2018)



Meeting strategic plan goals_1 - Theprogram's mission and objectives areconsistent with Goals of the LSSUStrategic Plan and Updated ActionPlans


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Program (CoCJER) - Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement ASMission Statement: It is the mission of the criminal justice/fire science program faculty and staff to provide an atmosphere where active learning may occur, to provide studentswith the highest quality educational experience, to continue to support the “professional model” as currently utilized, to become appropriate role models for students, tosupport the educational program by acquiring the appropriate equipment and supplies, to fulfill the advising role, and to assess the academic outcomes of the program.Assessment Contact: Prof. Herbert Henderson


Goal Status: Active

Criteria Target: Be able to identify"open source" informationresources.Be able to distinguish betweenmultiple sources and types ofinformation to be able to developlogical levels of value.Be able to collect, organize, andconstruct a well written researchpaper.High Impact Program Practices 1: Notapplicable to this outcomeHigh Impact Program Practices 2:Common Intellectual Experiences

Use of Result: This assignment willcontinue to be utilized withadditional individuals added toexpand the search strings.(11/10/2018)

Finding Reporting Year: 2016-2017Goal met: YesAll students were able to functionally utilize open sourceinternet sites to research and achieve in-depth informationabout specific names provided. The students then compiledthe information using WORD doc. to upload theirassignment. (11/10/2018)

Direct - Writing IntensiveAssignment - Students are requiredto complete CJUS 203Cybercrimes/Cyberterrorism. Thiscourse requires the students toutilize information technology toresearch multiple writingassignments to produce APA stylepapers. Students also use "opensource" information to collect data.

Goal Level (Bloom/Webb): Mid-Level (Analyzing/Applying) [Bloom]Assessment Year: AY18-19

Information Technology - Tointegrate the use of informationtechnology into law enforcementcoursework.

Direct - Field Placement/InternshipBroad Knowledge of the Field - To


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Goal Status: Active

Criteria Target: 1. The learner willbe able to demonstrate properprofessional behavior in the field ofCriminal Justice.2. The learner will be able toevaluate information and preparewritten reports.3. The learner will be able todifferentiate between ethical andnon-ethical discretions.4. The learner will be able toappraise possible emergencysituations and develop actions plans to solve theproblems.

High Impact Program Practices 1:Service Learning, Community-basedlearningHigh Impact Program Practices 2:Internships

Use of Result: Continue to utilizethe instructional method andexamination style. Re-evaluateyearly. (11/05/2018)

Finding Reporting Year: 2017-2018Goal met: YesIt was found by the instructor Mr. Clegg that the students inthe CJUS 206 class were able to achieve the outcomes byachieving an 80% or higher score on all examinations.Furthermore 3 of the students from this course were hiredby the Public Safety department after the class completed.(08/16/2018)

Evaluation - Students are required tocomplete CJUS 206 On-CampusInternship. Students are placed withthe university Public SafetyDepartment where they experiencethe various aspects of the fieldincluding: Dispatch, Patrol, ParkingEnforcement, Traffic Control, CrowdControl, and Special Events.

Goal Level (Bloom/Webb): Mid-Level (Analyzing/Applying) [Bloom]

provide familiarity with lawenforcement organizations, andbehavior.

Goal Status: Active

Use of Result: Students havedemonstrated positive outcomesrelated to field placements. Willcontinue to monitor agencyresponse regarding studentinternship outcomes via courserelated correspondence andagency/department advisory

Finding Reporting Year: 2017-2018Goal met: YesThe Instructor Mr. Clegg identified that students wererequired to produce well written reports generated fromscenarios that he provided in class. The reports wereidentified as scoring equal to or greater than 90%.Furthermore, the students all completed the hours ofexperiential learning in which they utilized police radio

Direct - Field Placement/InternshipEvaluation - Students are required tocomplete CJUS 206 On-CampusInternship. Students are placed withthe university Public SafetyDepartment where they experiencevarious aspects of the field including:Dispatch, Patrol, Traffic Control,

Goal Level (Bloom/Webb): Mid-Level (Analyzing/Applying)

Communication skills - Encourageand enhance oral and writtencommunication skills


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Criteria Target: 1. The learner willbe able to demonstrate properprofessional behavior in the field ofCriminal Justice.2. The learner will be able toevaluate information and preparewritten reports.3. The learner will be able todifferentiate between ethical andnon-ethical discretions.4. The learner will be able toappraise possible emergencysituations and develop actions plans to solve theproblems.

High Impact Program Practices 1:Common Intellectual ExperiencesHigh Impact Program Practices 2:Internships

council meetings. (11/02/2018)communications, telephone systems, and computergenerated communications effectively. (08/16/2018)

Parking Enforcement, Special Events,and Crowd Control

Goal Status: Active

Use of Result: The Faculty willreview and evaluate the College ofCriminal Justice and EmergencyResponders Mission, Vision, andGoals stay current with the overallUniversity's Strategic Plan. Facultywill continue to review andevaluate program and degreeoutcomes with input from theadvisory committees(professionals in the fields of CJ,FS and EMS). (11/14/2018)


Related Documents:CJ MISSION STATEMENT 2018.doc

The College of Criminal Justice and Emergency Responderswent through and re-wrote the Mission, Vision and Goalslinking them to the University's. (11/14/2018)



Meeting strategic plan goals_1 - Theprogram's mission and objectives areconsistent with Goals of the LSSUStrategic Plan and Updated ActionPlans


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Program (CoCJER) - Fire Science - Generalist BSAssessment Contact: Prof. Fred NewtonMission Statement: The mission of the fire science program faculty and staff is to provide an atmosphere where active learning may occur, to provide students with the highestquality educational experience, to continue to support the “professional model” as currently utilized, to become appropriate role models for students, to support theeducational program by acquiring the appropriate equipment and supplies, to fulfill the advising role, and to assess the academic outcomes of the program.


Goal Status: Active

Criteria Target: Students willexperience actual fire fighting anddaily operations of professional firefighting operations.High Impact Program Practices 1:Common Intellectual ExperiencesHigh Impact Program Practices 2:Internships

Use of Result: Continue tomonitor; follow up to determinefuture internship sites andmaintain current internship sites.(11/05/2018)

Finding Reporting Year: 2017-2018Goal met: YesStudents self report in final internship papers positivelearning experiences. Placement agency evaluations ofstudents also show positive learning experiences andinteractions . (06/18/2018)

Direct - Field Placement/InternshipEvaluation - Students will havedirect exposure to the filed of FireFighting with a fulltime FireDepartment. During their placement.Students will use the skills andabilities learned in prior Fire Scienceclasses such as FIRE 204, 206, 211,219, 220, 312, and 315 to enablethem to participate actively with thefulltime fire fighters.

Use of Result: Re-assess in 2 years(11/05/2018)

Finding Reporting Year: 2017-2018Goal met: NoUnstable faculty have hindered true assessment forFIRE401. Currently, the program relies on faculty from othermajors to offer this capstone. The course's stability will alsobenefit in re-evaluating the requirement of a statistics

Direct - Capstone Project - includingundergraduate research - Allstudents will complete FIRE401Senior Seminar the capstone writingintensive research course. Studentscomplete a minimum of 35 page APA

Goal Level (Bloom/Webb): Low-Level (Understanding/Remembering)[Bloom]Assessment Year: AY18-19

Fire Service Applications - Providethe student with knowledge, skillsand abilities to perform as anemergency responder practitionerand leader in a global world



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Criteria Target: 1. Be able to developa testable hypothesis and researchdesign. 2. Be able to identify andutilize quality research sources. 3.Be able to analyze data and use it tosupport hypothesis. 4. Be able toproduce a well organized and wellwritten research paper.High Impact Program Practices 1:Writing-Intensive Course(s)High Impact Program Practices 2:Capstone Course(s), Projects

course. Ideally, a statistics course should be taken thesemester before taking the senior capstone. (11/04/2018)

style research paper on a topicselected by the students andapproved by the faculty member.

Goal Status: ActiveCriteria Target: The Program Reviewwill address the following criteria:1. Contribution to LSSUMission/Vision2. Metrics of Productivity3. Internal and External ProgramDemand4. Program Quality5. Program Assessment6. Opportunity AnalysisHigh Impact Program Practices 1: Notapplicable to this outcomeHigh Impact Program Practices 2: Notapplicable to this outcome

Related Documents:Fire Science Generalist Program Review 2018.docx

Use of Result: Monitor progress ofrecommendation and re-evaluate(11/04/2018)

Finding Reporting Year: 2017-2018Goal met: YesThe School completed the program review on the BS FireScience: Generalist program in the fall 2018. There arethree recommended key initiatives for the Fire Scienceprogram that are consistent with LSSU’s Mission Statement:1). hiring and retaining qualified faculty 2). programenrollment and retention, and 3). improvement of RegionalTraining Center. (11/04/2018)

Indirect - Report/Audit - Internal -The Program conducts evidence-supported regular program review.The Program addresses keycomponents and incorporatesfeedback from assessment activities,and documents the impact ofassessment findings and subsequentactions on student learning.

Goal Category: Periodic ProgramReview

Program Review - The Programprovides evidence in support ofProgram Review in accordance withthe Higher Learning CommissionCriteria for Accreditation (4.A. Theinstitution demonstratesresponsibility for the quality of itseducational programs. 1. Theinstitution maintains a practice ofregular program reviews.)


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Related Documents:Plan for Program Review V4a.pdf

Goal Status: Active

Use of Result: If the program canoffer an improved location fortactile education, LSSU has thepotential to reach out to studentsthat would otherwise attend acommunity college. All of thecommunity colleges in Michiganthat have fire science programshave better equipment andfacilities. (11/04/2018)Budget Rationale: Budgeting$4,000 each year for recruitingthroughout the state of Michiganand re-invigorating recruitmentwithin the Chicago areaUse of Result: Between 2008 and2012, the years of heavy “grass-roots” recruiting, the five yearaverage of prospective, admitted,and enrolled students illustratesthe initiatives’ viability. Onaverage, there are 154prospective students in which 105are from Michigan, while 49 arefrom out-of-state; 98 (64 fromMichigan, 34 out-of-state) ofthose students are admitted, with46 (32 from Michigan, 14 out-of-state) students actually enrollingat LSSU. (11/04/2018)


Related Documents:Fire Science Graduation numbers since 2014.xlsx

There is the opportunity to increase the student numberswithin fire science by returning to a grass-roots approach torecruiting and by improving facilities for fire science.(11/04/2018)

Goal met: NoOther Findings

Criteria Target: Program EnrollmentGrowth Goal: ____________ by

Use of Result: Monitor progressas it begins and re-evaluate(11/04/2018)Budget Rationale: If the programcan offer an improved location fortactile education, LSSU has the

Finding Reporting Year: 2017-2018Goal met: NoThe goal has not been met. "Grass Roots" approach forrecruiting will start November 2018. It is reasonable tobelieve that the Fire Science program can grow by 10%within two years through this approach. (11/04/2018)

Regular, recurring - The programsets goals for program enrollmentwhich are time-based, progressive,achievable and quantitative.

Goal Category: Enrollment

2.1 Program Enrollment - Strategy2.1 The Program establishes realisticgoals for program enrollment that areoptimistic, realistic, achievable.


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_________ potential to reach out to studentsthat would otherwise attend acommunity college. All of thecommunity colleges in Michiganthat have fire science programshave better equipment andfacilities. Budgeting $4,000 eachyear for recruiting throughout thestate of Michigan and re-invigorating recruitment withinthe Chicago areaBudget Request: 4000Use of Result: While we wouldlike to increase our number ofmajors--there are a number ofinstitutional obstacles to doing so--please see program review.(11/04/2018)

Goal Status: Active

Criteria Target: Obtaining 90% orhigher for each student passingFIRE219 and FIRE220High Impact Program Practices 1:Common Intellectual ExperiencesHigh Impact Program Practices 2:Collaborative Assignments, ProjectsRelated Documents:Firefighter I and II certification data2017.pdfFirefighter I and II certification data2018.pdf

Use of Result: Continue tomonitor course success rates(11/04/2018)

Finding Reporting Year: 2017-2018Goal met: YesThe fire science program is evaluated by a third party fortraining. The Michigan Firefighter Training Council (MFFTC)provides written and practical examination for thosestudents who complete their Firefighter I/II course work.The scores on the written test (200 questions) cover theIFSTA (International Fire Service Training Association)curriculum; the practical examination completion rate isalso taken as an indicator. In addition to the firefightercertification (11/04/2018)

Direct - Laboratory, Clinical,Skill/Competency Assessments -Achieve a pass rate on the first timeFire Fighter I & 11 certification

Use of Result: Continue tomonitor progress (11/04/2018)

Finding Reporting Year: 2017-2018Goal met: YesThe fire science program is evaluated by a third party fortraining. The Michigan Firefighter Training Council (MFFTC)

Direct - Laboratory, Clinical,Skill/Competency Assessments -Attainment of Hazardous MaterialsAwareness and Operations

Goal Level (Bloom/Webb): Level 2(Skills and Concepts) [Webb]Assessment Year: AY18-19


Twenty-first century Fire ServicePractioners - Provide Fire Sciencestudents theoretical fire-serviceconcepts with practical firefightingapplication



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provides written and practical examination for thosestudents who complete their Hazardous Materials coursework. (11/04/2018)

certification embedded into courseFIRE111

Goal Status: Active

Criteria Target: At least 75% ofstudents will demonstrate masteryof APA format, professional writing,and critical thinking based on theperformance in in FIRE 401. 1. Beable to develop a testablehypothesis and research design. 2.Be able to identify and utilize qualityresearch sources. 3. Be able toanalyze data and use it to supporthypothesis. 4. Be able to produce awell organized and well written

Use of Result: Reassess in 2 years(11/04/2018)

Finding Reporting Year: 2017-2018Goal met: NoUnstable faculty have hindered true assessment forFIRE401. Currently, the program relies on faculty from othermajors to offer this capstone. The course's stability will alsobenefit in re-evaluating the requirement of a statisticscourse. Ideally, a statistics course should be taken thesemester before taking the senior capstone. (11/04/2018)

Direct - Capstone Project - includingundergraduate research - Studentsmust complete FIRE401 SeniorSeminar. This senior capstonecourse requires students to select aresearch topic that is approved bythe faculty and then complete aresearch study. The paper mustconform to APA guidelines and be aminimum of 35 pages. The paper isevaluated on writing quality,utilization of quantitative, qualitativeor mixed methods researchmethodology.

Goal Level (Bloom/Webb): Level 4(Extended Thinking) [Webb]Institutional Learning: ILO1 - FormalCommunication - Students willdevelop and clearly express complexideas in written and oralpresentations.Assessment Year: AY18-19

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High Impact Program Practices 1:Capstone Course(s), ProjectsHigh Impact Program Practices 2:Writing-Intensive Course(s)

Goal Status: Active

Criteria Target: 1. Be able to explainthe function of their internshipagency. 2. Be able to describe andexplain pre and post emergencyresponse, emergency mitigation, andemergency management. 3. Be ableto analyze and evaluate the role ofthe internship department/agencywithin the field of fire science.High Impact Program Practices 1:InternshipsHigh Impact Program Practices 2:Writing-Intensive Course(s)

Use of Result: Monitor progresswith internship sites andmaintenance of relationship(11/05/2018)

Finding Reporting Year: 2017-2018Goal met: YesStudents learn planning, prevention, mitigation, andresponse to crisis during their internship placements. Everydepartment/agency students are placed with are providedthe syllabus including the SLO's and the Program Goal whichenables the department/agency to help improve thestudents experience. Departments and agencies havereported very positive responses to students and evenrequest student interns. (11/04/2018)

Direct - Field Placement/InternshipEvaluation - Students are requiredto complete FIRE403 Senior FireScience Internship in which they areplaced with an department/agencythat meets the students careergoals. Students actively interact withthe employees of thedepartment/agency on a daily basislearning the agency functions,processes, policies, and communitiesthat they serve. Students mustcomplete a final paper in APA formatproviding in-depth detail of theknowledge and experience gainedfrom the internship.

Goal Level (Bloom/Webb): High-Level (Creating/Evaluating) [Bloom]Assessment Year: AY18-19


Pre and Post Crisis Management -High quality graduates willdemonstrate proficiency inresponding to community needsthrough the implementation ofsuppression, planning, prevention,mitigation, and recovery strategies


Use of Result: Accreditation ofFinding Reporting Year: 2017-2018Indirect - Report/Audit - External -Maintain a nationally recognized fire


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Goal Status: Active

program by IFSAC has beenquestioned as a whether there isbenefit for our students. Studentsmay be better served by obtainingfire fighter certificationaccreditation that will permitseamless transfer between statejurisdictions. (10/30/2018)Budget Rationale: Using NationalFire accreditation will be a greaterbenefit for students andsignificantly reduce accreditationexpenses.

Goal met: YesReport was submitted and accepted by IFSAC. Requireoutcomes page was completed on September 20, 2019(10/30/2018)Schedule/Notes: Report was

submitted June 30, 2018 andaccepted by IFSAC

Annual report will be submitted byJuly 1 each year that supportsaccreditation outcome criterial


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Program (CoCJER) - Fire Science - Generalist BS Non-Cert.Assessment Contact: Prof. Fred NewtonMission Statement: The mission of the fire science program's faculty and staff is to provide an atmosphere where active learning may occur, to provide students with the highestquality educational experience, to continue to support the “professional model” as currently utilized, to become appropriate role models for students, to support theeducational program by acquiring the appropriate equipment and supplies, to fulfill the advising role, and to assess the academic outcomes of the program.


Goal Status: Active

Criteria Target: 1. Be able to explainthe function of their internshipagency. 2. Be able to describe andexplain pre and post emergencyresponse, emergency mitigation, andemergency management. 3. Be ableto analyze and evaluate the role ofthe internship department/agencywithin the field of fire science.

Use of Result: Monitorrelationships with internship sites(11/05/2018)

Finding Reporting Year: 2017-2018Goal met: YesStudents learn planning, prevention, mitigation, andresponse to crisis during their internship placements. Everydepartment/agency students are placed with are providedthe syllabus including the SLO's and the Program Goal whichenables the department/agency to help improve thestudents experience. Departments and agencies havereported very positive responses to students and evenrequest student interns (11/05/2018)

Direct - Field Placement/InternshipEvaluation - Students are required tocomplete FIRE403 Senior FireScience Internship in which they areplaced with an department/agencythat meets the students careergoals. Students actively interact withthe employees of thedepartment/agency on a daily basislearning the agency functions,processes, policies, and communitiesthat they serve. Students mustcomplete a final paper in APA formatproviding in-depth detail of theknowledge and experience gainedfrom the internship.


Pre and Post Crisis Management -High quality graduates willdemonstrate proficiency inresponding to community needsthrough the implementation ofplanning, prevention, mitigation, andrecovery strategies


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High Impact Program Practices 1:InternshipsHigh Impact Program Practices 2:Writing-Intensive Course(s)

Goal Status: Active

Criteria Target: At least 75% ofstudents will demonstrate masteryof APA format, professional writing,and critical thinking based on theperformance in in FIRE 401. 1. Beable to develop a testablehypothesis and research design. 2.Be able to identify and utilize qualityresearch sources. 3. Be able toanalyze data and use it to supporthypothesis. 4. Be able to produce awell organized and well writtenresearch paper.

High Impact Program Practices 1:Capstone Course(s), ProjectsHigh Impact Program Practices 2:Writing-Intensive Course(s)

Use of Result: Reassess in twoyears (11/05/2018)

Finding Reporting Year: 2017-2018Goal met: NoUnstable faculty have hindered true assessment forFIRE401. Currently, the program relies on faculty from othermajors to offer this capstone. The course's stability will alsobenefit in re-evaluating the requirement of a statisticscourse. Ideally, a statistics course should be taken thesemester before taking the senior capstone. (11/05/2018)

Direct - Capstone Project - includingundergraduate research - Studentsmust complete FIRE401 SeniorSeminar. This senior capstonecourse requires students to select aresearch topic that is approved bythe faculty and then complete aresearch study. The paper mustconform to APA guidelines and be aminimum of 35 pages. The paper isevaluated on writing quality,utilization of quantitative, qualitativeor mixed methods researchmethodology.


Twenty-first century Fire ServicePractitioners - Provide Fire Sciencestudents theoretical fire-serviceconcepts

Use of Result: Reassess in twoFinding Reporting Year: 2017-2018Direct - Capstone Project - includingCritical Thinking, Writing, and


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Goal Status: Active

Criteria Target: At least 75% ofstudents will demonstrate masteryof APA format, professional writing,and critical thinking based on theperformance in in FIRE 401. 1. Beable to develop a testablehypothesis and research design. 2.Be able to identify and utilize qualityresearch sources. 3. Be able toanalyze data and use it to supporthypothesis. 4. Be able to produce awell organized and well writtenresearch paper.

High Impact Program Practices 1:Writing-Intensive Course(s)High Impact Program Practices 2:Capstone Course(s), Projects

years (11/05/2018)Goal met: NoUnstable faculty have hindered true assessment forFIRE401. Currently, the program relies on faculty from othermajors to offer this capstone. The course's stability will alsobenefit in re-evaluating the requirement of a statisticscourse. Ideally, a statistics course should be taken thesemester before taking the senior capstone (11/05/2018)

undergraduate research - Studentsmust complete FIRE401 SeniorSeminar. This senior capstonecourse requires students to select aresearch topic that is approved bythe faculty and then complete aresearch study. The paper mustconform to APA guidelines and be aminimum of 35 pages. The paper isevaluated on writing quality,utilization of quantitative, qualitativeor mixed methods researchmethodology.


Communication Skills - Assiststudents with written and verbalcommunication skills associated withpublic and private fire serviceprofessionalism


Finding Reporting Year: 2017-2018Goal met: YesThe School completed the program review on the BS FireScience: Generalist program in the fall 2018. There arethree recommended key initiatives for the Fire Scienceprogram that are consistent with LSSU’s Mission Statement:

Indirect - Report/Audit - Internal -The Program conducts evidence-supported regular program review.The Program addresses the keycomponents of the , incorporatesfeedback from assessment activities,

Program Review - The Programprovides evidence in support ofProgram Review in accordance withthe Higher Learning CommissionCriteria for Accreditation (4.A. Theinstitution demonstrates


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Goal Status: ActiveCriteria Target: The Program Reviewwill address the following criteria:1. Contribution to LSSUMission/Vision2. Metrics of Productivity3. Internal and External ProgramDemand4. Program Quality5. Program Assessment6. Opportunity AnalysisRelated Documents:Fire Science Generalist ProgramReview 2018.docx

1). hiring and retaining qualified faculty 2). programenrollment and retention, and 3). improvement of RegionalTraining Center. (11/05/2018)

and documents the impact ofassessment findings and subsequentactions on student learning.


responsibility for the quality of itseducational programs. 1. Theinstitution maintains a practice ofregular program reviews.)

Goal Status: Active Criteria Target: Program EnrollmentGrowth Goal: ____________ by_________ Related Documents:

Fire Science Graduation numbers since 2014.xlsx

Use of Result: Between 2008 and2012, the years of heavy“grassroots” recruiting, the fiveyear average of prospective,admitted, and enrolled studentsillustrates the initiatives’ viability.On average, there are 154prospective students in which 105are from Michigan, while 49 arefrom out-of-state; 98 (64 fromMichigan, 34 out-of-state) ofthose students are admitted, with46 (32 from Michigan, 14 out-ofstate) students actually enrollingat LSSU. (11/05/2018)

Finding Reporting Year: 2017-2018Goal met: NoThe goal has not been met. "Grass Roots" approach forrecruiting will start November 2018. It is reasonable tobelieve that the Fire Science program can grow by 10%within two years through this approach. (11/05/2018)





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Program (CoCJER) - Fire Science AAMission Statement: The mission of the fire science program's faculty and staff is to provide an atmosphere where active learning may occur, to provide students with the highestquality educational experience, to continue to support the “professional model” as currently utilized, to become appropriate role models for students, to support theeducational program by acquiring the appropriate equipment and supplies, to fulfill the advising role, and to assess the academic outcomes of the program.Assessment Contact: Prof. Fred Newton


Goal Status: Active

Criteria Target: At least 95% of thefire science students who enroll inFIRE101 and FIRE111 are alsopursuing a Bachelor's degree in FireScience, will have earned a C orhigher in both courses. At least 70%of the students in FIRE101 andFIRE111 are CJUS students and willhave earned a C or higher in bothcourses.High Impact Program Practices 1:Common Intellectual ExperiencesHigh Impact Program Practices 2:Collaborative Assignments, Projects

Use of Result: Continuemonitoring progress and re-evaluate (11/05/2018)

Finding Reporting Year: 2017-2018Goal met: YesIn the fall of 2018, 80% of the students in FIRE101 areearning a final grade of C or higher. This indicates that thestudents are currently meeting the criteria set(11/05/2018)

Direct - Exam/Quiz - Standardized -The students are required to takeseveral introductory level courseswhich provide and overview of thefire service. Students who completethe FIRE101 and FIRE111 courseswith a grade of C or higher will beable to demonstrate theirunderstanding of the field.


Applications - Provide the studentwith appropriate application and useof fire protection equipment, termsand concepts.

Use of Result: Reassess in 2 yearsFinding Reporting Year: 2017-2018Goal met: Yes

Direct - Writing IntensiveAssignment - Students in FIRE315

Communication - Provide the studentwith opportunity to develop, enhance


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Goal Status: Active

Criteria Target: 90% of the studentsshould earn a 70% or higher on thefirst exercise, with gradual increasingto 85% by the end of the course.High Impact Program Practices 1:Writing-Intensive Course(s)High Impact Program Practices 2:Collaborative Assignments, Projects

(11/05/2018)Unstable faculty have hindered true assessment forFIRE315. Since that last time this course was assessed, thecriteria had been met (11/05/2018)

receive exercises that requirewritten interpretations. Not only dostudents have to offer writteninterpretations of scenarios fromreal-life situations, but they made tofollow directions for said exercises totest their ability to pay attention todirections, etc.

Goal Level (Bloom/Webb): Low-Level (Understanding/Remembering)

and use oral and written skills

Goal Status: ActiveCriteria Target: Obtaining 90% orhigher for each student passingFIRE219 and FIRE220

High Impact Program Practices 1:Common Intellectual ExperiencesHigh Impact Program Practices 2:Collaborative Assignments, ProjectsRelated Documents:Firefighter I and II certification data2017.pdfFirefighter I and II certification data2018.pdf

Use of Result: Monitor and re-assess (11/05/2018)

Finding Reporting Year: 2017-2018Goal met: YesThe fire science program is evaluated by a third party fortraining. The Michigan Firefighter Training Council (MFFTC)provides written and practical examination for thosestudents who complete their Firefighter I/II course work.The scores on the written test (200 questions) cover theIFSTA (International Fire Service Training Association)curriculum; the practical examination completion rate isalso taken as an indicator. In addition to the firefightercertification. (11/05/2018)

Direct - Laboratory, Clinical,Skill/Competency Assessments -Achieve a pass rate on the first timeFire Fighter I & II certification

Use of Result: Monitor and re-assess (11/05/2018)

Finding Reporting Year: 2017-2018Goal met: Yes85% or higher pass rate on the state examination(11/05/2018)

Direct - Laboratory, Clinical,Skill/Competency Assessments -Attainment of Hazardous MaterialsAwareness and Operationscertification embedded into course

Certifications - Provide theopportunity for student to earncertifications in Firefighter I/II,Hazardous Materials Awareness andOperations, and as an Basic-Emergency Medical Technician


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Criteria Target: 85% or higher on thestate examinationHigh Impact Program Practices 1:Common Intellectual ExperiencesHigh Impact Program Practices 2:Collaborative Assignments, ProjectsRelated Documents:Haz Mat Operations datacertification 2017.pdfHaz Mat Operations datacertification 2018.pdf

FIRE111

Criteria Target: 80% or higher on thestate examinationHigh Impact Program Practices 1:Common Intellectual ExperiencesHigh Impact Program Practices 2:Collaborative Assignments, Projects

Use of Result: Continue tomonitor progress (11/05/2018)

Finding Reporting Year: 2017-2018Goal met: YesThe EMS program is evaluated by a third party forcertification. See assessment for EMED190 and EMED191(11/05/2018)

Direct - Laboratory, Clinical,Skill/Competency Assessments -Attainment of of EMT-Basiccertification after taking EMED190and EMED191.

Goal Status: ActiveCriteria Target: The Program Reviewwill address the following criteria:1. Contribution to LSSUMission/Vision2. Metrics of Productivity3. Internal and External Program


Finding Reporting Year: 2017-2018Goal met: YesThe School completed the program review on the BS FireScience: Generalist program in the fall 2018. There arethree recommended key initiatives for the Fire Scienceprogram that are consistent with LSSU’s Mission Statement:1). hiring and retaining qualified faculty 2). programenrollment and retention, and 3). improvement of RegionalTraining Center. (11/05/2018)

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Demand4. Program Quality5. Program Assessment6. Opportunity Analysis

Goal Status: Active Criteria Target: Program EnrollmentGrowth Goal: ____________ by_________

Use of Result: If the program canoffer an improved location fortactile education, LSSU has thepotential to reach out to studentsthat would otherwise attend acommunity college. All of thecommunity colleges in Michiganthat have fire science programshave better equipment andfacilities (11/05/2018)Budget Request: 4000Budget Rationale: Budgeting$4,000 each year for recruitingthroughout the state of Michiganand re-invigorating recruitmentwithin the Chicago areaUse of Result: Between 2008 and2012, the years of heavy“grassroots” recruiting, the fiveyear average of prospective,admitted, and enrolled studentsillustrates the initiatives’ viability.On average, there are 154prospective students in which 105are from Michigan, while 49 arefrom out-of-state; 98 (64 fromMichigan, 34 out-of-state) ofthose students are admitted, with46 (32 from Michigan, 14 out-ofstate) students actually enrollingat LSSU. (11/05/2018)

Finding Reporting Year: 2017-2018Goal met: NoThere is the opportunity to increase the student numberswithin fire science by returning to a grass-roots approach torecruiting and by improving facilities for fire science.(11/05/2018)





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Program (CoCJER) - Paramedic Technology AASMission Statement: The mission of the Paramedic program is to provide outstanding education and training to future emergency medicine providers.Assessment Contact: Dr. Ron Hutchins, Dean


Goal Status: ActiveCriteria Target: Upon programcompletion, 100% of eligiblecandidates will obtain passing scoreof 80% or higher on cognitiveevaluations and will demonstrateminimum competency in skillstesting.High Impact Program Practices 1:InternshipsRelated Documents:Paramedic_Instructional_Guidelines.pdfParamedic_Objectives_11-01_156017_7.pdf

Related Documents:EMED 301 Summative Final Exam Analysis.pdf

Use of Result: Recommendationsmade to incoming facultyregarding need for additionalApplication / Analysis levelcontent in Cardiology andPharmacology related topics.(08/31/2018)Budget Rationale: New(refurbushed) ECG monitor for usewith larger cohort - allows formultiple concurrent skills /scenario training opportunitiesduring programBudget Request: 2000

Finding Reporting Year: 2017-2018Goal met: YesAll 2017-18 paramedic program candidates successfullypassed Cognitive and Psychomotor requirements.(10/20/2018)

One-time, irregular frequency -Students will demonstrateunderstanding of required educationobjectives (National and State) anddisplay required skills to entry levelcompetency upon programcompletion.

Goal Level (Bloom/Webb): Mid-Level (Analyzing/Applying) [Bloom]Revision Notes: Goal name andoutcome revised to include'Knowledge and Skills' relating tooverall competencies required toenter the EMS profession (Oct 2018).


Knowledge and Skills - Providestudents with the knowledge andskills required to enter the field ofEMS displaying entry levelcompetency as emergency medicinepractitioners.


Use of Result: Currentdevelopment strategies forstudents promote successful goalachievement. Continue to reviewprogram and internship

Finding Reporting Year: 2017-2018Goal met: YesAll 2017-18 paramedic program candidates successfullydisplayed appropriate interprofessional skills during fieldinternship rotations - all recommended for NREMT testing.

Direct - Field Placement/InternshipEvaluation - Direct observation byclinical and internship preceptors -candidates will demonstrateeffective interprofessional skills

Interprofessional Skills - Students willdisplay professional competencyduring interactions with others(patients, peers, and the public) uponsuccessful program completion.


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Goal Status: ActiveCriteria Target: During interactionswith patients, peers, or the public,candidates will display effectivetechniques 80% of the time.

High Impact Program Practices 1:Internships

opportunities for additionalimprovement to support goal.(10/20/2018)

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Schedule/Notes: Added 2018.

while working as a paramedic.

Goal Level (Bloom/Webb): Mid-Level (Analyzing/Applying) [Bloom]Institutional Learning: ILO1 - FormalCommunication - Students willdevelop and clearly express complexideas in written and oralpresentations.Revision Notes: Changed from'Ethics' to 'Professional Competency'and updated SLO to relateprofessional interactions.Assessment Year: AY18-19

Goal Category: Student LearningStart Date: 08/31/2018

Goal Status: Active

Criteria Target: 100% of eligiblecandidates will demonstrate entrylevel knowledge, skills, andinteraction with patients, peers, andthe public greater than 80% of thetime.


Use of Result: Program willcontinue use of AAOS content andFIsdap documentation softwarefor candidate portfoliodevelopment at this time.Additional content anddocumentation systems will beevaluated during 2018-19 AY.(10/20/2018)

Finding Reporting Year: 2017-2018Goal met: YesAll 2017-18 Paramedic Program candidates demonstratedentry level competency in Cognitive, Psychomotor, andAffective domain requirements and were recommended tochallenge NREMT testing. (10/20/2018)

Schedule/Notes: Added AssessmentCriteria / Procedure - Oct 2018

Direct - Field Placement/InternshipEvaluation - Candidates willdemonstrate entry-level competencyin all areas related to theprofessional requirements of theprofession as observed bypreceptors during terminalinternship.

Goal Level (Bloom/Webb): Mid-Level (Analyzing/Applying) [Bloom]Revision Notes: Added 'ProfessionalCompetency' goal 2018.


Professional Competency - Uponprogram completion, 100% of eligiblecandidates will demonstrate entry-level competency in Cognitive,Psychomotor, and Affectiverequirements of the field.


Use of Result: Paramedic Programstaff will continue to encouragestudents in InterdisciplinaryRelations and will seek to cultivatespecific interdisciplinary training

Finding Reporting Year: 2017-2018Goal met: YesAll 2017-18 Paramedic Program candidates demonstratedappropriate Interdisciplinary Relations during fieldinternship rotations. (10/20/2018)

Direct - Field Placement/InternshipEvaluation - Students will beevaluated regarding peerinteractions during field internship;preceptors will identify strengths

Interdisciplinary Relations - Uponprogram completion, 100% of eligiblecandidates will demonstrateappropriate relations and displayrespect for other emergency


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Goal Status: ActiveCriteria Target: 100% of eligiblecandidates will display appropriaterespect for peer disciplines and willdemonstrate effective interactionswith same 80% of the time duringinternship period.


opportunities between CJ, FS, andEMED students. (10/20/2018)

Schedule/Notes: Added assessmentOct 2018

and weaknesses for candidatesduring internship period.

Goal Level (Bloom/Webb): Mid-Level (Analyzing/Applying) [Bloom]Revision Notes: Updated to'Interdisciplinary Relations' Oct2018.


disciplines during interactions.


Goal Status: Active

Criteria Target: EMED Programmission and objectives will align withGoals of the LSSU Strategic Plan andUpdated Action Plans.

High Impact Program Practices 1: Notapplicable to this outcome

Use of Result: Program goalsconsistent with university goals;continue to review during 2018-19AY. (10/20/2018)

Finding Reporting Year: 2017-2018Goal met: YesCurrent EMED Program mission and objectives reviewed inSeptember 2018 School of CJ, FS, and EMED departmentmeeting; all align with LSSU goals / objectives as noted.(10/20/2018)

Schedule/Notes: Added AssessmentOct 2018.

One-time, irregular frequency -Annual program evaluationperformed by faculty andadministration within the School ofCJ, FS, and EMED. EMED Programmission and objectives will align withGoals of the LSSU Strategic Plan andUpdated Action Plans.


Meeting strategic plan goals - Theprogram's mission and objectives areconsistent with Goals of the LSSUStrategic Plan and Updated ActionPlans

Criteria Target: The Program Review

Use of Result: School ofCJ/FS/EMED staff will continue tocompare departmental andinstitutional goals for complianceand alignment throughout the2018-19 AY. (10/27/2018)

Finding Reporting Year: 2017-2018Goal met: YesSchool of CJ/FS/EMED staff reviewed 2017-18 AYdepartmental goals in September 2018 and find alignmentwith LSSU goals. (10/27/2018)

Use of Result: Current EMEDProgram Director will continueregular staff and advisory

Finding Reporting Year: 2017-2018Goal met: YesRegular review of course content and evaluation outcomes

Indirect - Report/Audit - Internal -The Program conducts evidence-supported regular program review.The Program addresses the keycomponents of the , incorporatesfeedback from assessment activities,and documents the impact ofassessment findings and subsequentactions on student learning.

Program Review - The Programprovides evidence in support ofProgram Review in accordance withthe Higher Learning CommissionCriteria for Accreditation (4.A. Theinstitution demonstratesresponsibility for the quality of itseducational programs. 1. Theinstitution maintains a practice ofregular program reviews for


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Goal Status: Activewill address the following criteria:1. Contribution to LSSUMission/Vision2. Metrics of Productivity3. Internal and External ProgramDemand4. Program Quality5. Program Assessment6. Opportunity Analysis

meetings to review program andstudent progress, meetingCoAEMSP and MDHHS BETPrequirements whilesimultaneously ensuring programsuccess. (10/27/2018)

performed with Program Medical Director throughout theAY find entry level skills, knowledge, and abilities meetentry level requirements. (10/27/2018)

Use of Result: Continue planneddevelopment of ParamedicBachelor Degree for futurestudent recruitment. October2018 recommendations fromNAEMSE and IAFP/CCP indicatepotential need for existingParamedic personnel to completea degree (Associate and/orBachelor) to further the industry.(10/27/2018)Budget Rationale: Developmentof digital content (video-basedlecture and activities) for use inflipped classroom settings or inthe administration of onlinecourses.Budget Request: 500

Finding Reporting Year: 2017-2018Goal met: YesOpportunity Analysis - October 2018 publication fromNAEMSE and IAFP/CCP indicates potential growth indegree-based EMS programs with recommendation forexisting paramedics to complete a degree (Associate, orBachelor) to further the industry. (10/27/2018)

Revision Notes: Annual reportssubmitted to CoAEMTPs and State ofMichigan Office of BETPAssessment Year: AY17-18


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Program (CoCJER) - Paramedic Training CER

Mission Statement: The mission of the Paramedic program is to provide outstanding education and training to future emergency medicine providers.


Goal Status: ActiveCriteria Target: Upon programcompletion, 100% of eligiblecandidates will obtain passing scoreof 80% or higher on cognitiveevaluations and will demonstrateminimum competency in skillstesting.

Budget Implications ($): 500High Impact Program Practices 1: Notapplicable to this outcome

Use of Result: 2018-19 EMEDProgram Director reviewingadditional interactive tools forstudent use, including ComputerAdaptive study and testing system(Platinum Education).(10/27/2018)Budget Request: 1000Budget Rationale: ComputerAdaptive Testing (CAT) offeredthrough Platinum mimics testingmechanism utilized by NREMT forcertification purposes. Modulesare available as often as student /instructor would like (no limit), incomparison to current vendor(non-adaptive, fee-per-testsystem).

Finding Reporting Year: 2017-2018Goal met: YesAll 2017-18 Paramedic students recommended for NREMTcertification process based upon successful completion ofterminal program Cognitive, Psychomotor, and Affectiveevaluations. (10/27/2018)

Schedule/Notes: Details for Goalupdated Oct 2018

One-time, irregular frequency -Students will demonstrateunderstanding of required educationobjectives (National and State) anddisplay required skills to entry levelcompetency upon programcompletion.

Goal Level (Bloom/Webb): Mid-Level (Analyzing/Applying) [Bloom]Revision Notes: Paramedic CER -updated Oct 2018


Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities -Provide students with the knowledge,skills, and abilities required to enterthe field of EMS displaying entry levelcompetency as emergency medicinepractitioners.


Goal Status: ActiveCriteria Target: During interactionswith patients, peers, or the public,candidates will display effective

Use of Result: New EMED Director/ Instructor reviewing currentprocesses with former studentsand clinical site operators todetermine need for changes ifapplicable. (10/27/2018)

Finding Reporting Year: 2017-2018Goal met: Yes2017-18 Paramedic Cohort successfully completedInternships displaying professional competencies duringinteractions with others. All students recommended forNREMT certification process. (10/27/2018)

Direct - Field Placement/InternshipEvaluation - Direct observation byclinical and internship preceptors -candidates will demonstrateeffective interprofessional skillswhile working as a paramedic.

Goal Level (Bloom/Webb): Mid-


Interprofessional Skills - Students willdisplay professional competencyduring interactions with others(patients, peers, and the public) uponsuccessful program completion.



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techniques 80% of the time.

High Impact Program Practices 1:Service Learning, Community-basedlearning

Schedule/Notes: Updated Oct 2018Level (Analyzing/Applying) [Bloom]Revision Notes: Updated Oct 2018

Goal Status: Active

Criteria Target: 100% of eligiblecandidates will demonstrate entrylevel knowledge, skills, andinteraction with patients, peers, andthe public greater than 80% of thetime.

Use of Result: All 2017-18 cohortparticipants demonstratedprofessional competency duringfiled internships. 2018-19 Cohortwill similarly adhere to currentstate and national educationalstandards. (10/27/2018)

Finding Reporting Year: 2017-2018Goal met: YesAll 2017-18 cohort members completed field internshipsdisplaying professional competency. All students approvedto challenge NREMT certification process. (10/27/2018)

Schedule/Notes: Added / createdOct 2018

Direct - Field Placement/InternshipEvaluation - Candidates willdemonstrate entry-level competencyin all areas related to theprofessional requirements of theprofession as observed bypreceptors during terminalinternship experiences.

Goal Level (Bloom/Webb): Mid-Level (Analyzing/Applying) [Bloom]Revision Notes: Updated Oct 2018


Professional Competency - Uponprogram completion, 100% of eligiblecandidates will demonstrate entry-level competency in Cognitive,Psychomotor, and Affectiverequirements of the field.


Goal Status: ActiveCriteria Target: 100% of eligiblecandidates will display appropriaterespect for peer disciplines and willdemonstrate effective interactionswith same 80% of the time duringinternship period.

Use of Result: 2018-19 EMEDDirector implementing additionallayer for Affective Evaluations(self-assessment by students) andincorporating'Employer/Employee' dyadicrelationship with students tofoster improved interdisciplinaryrelationships with LawEnforcement, Fire Service, andHospital / Long Term Care facilitypersonnel. (10/27/2018)

Finding Reporting Year: 2017-2018Goal met: YesAll 2017-18 cohort members demonstrated appropriateinterdisciplinary relations during the completion of theirfield internship and were recommended to challengeNREMT certification process. (10/27/2018)

Schedule/Notes: Added Oct 2018

Direct - Field Placement/InternshipEvaluation - Students will beevaluated regarding peerinteractions during field internship;preceptors will identify strengthsand weaknesses for candidatesduring internship period.

Goal Level (Bloom/Webb): Mid-Level (Analyzing/Applying) [Bloom]Revision Notes: Added Oct 2018


Interdisciplinary Relations - Uponprogram completion, 100% of eligiblecandidates will demonstrateappropriate relations and displayrespect for other emergencydisciplines during interactions.


Use of Result: School ofCJ/FS/EMED will continue to

Finding Reporting Year: 2017-2018Goal met: Yes

One-time, irregular frequency -Annual program evaluation

Meeting strategic plan goals - Theprogram's mission and objectives are


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Goal Status: Active

Criteria Target: EMED Programmission and objectives will align withGoals of the LSSU Strategic Plan andUpdated Action Plans.

High Impact Program Practices 1: Notapplicable to this outcome

compare institutional goals withdepartmental goals for alignmentand consistency. (10/27/2018)

CJ / FS / EMED Department meeting reviewed compliance inSeptember, 2018 and finds alignment of goals.(10/27/2018)

Schedule/Notes: Added Oct 2018

performed by faculty andadministration within the School ofCJ, FS, and EMED. EMED Programmission and objectives will align withGoals of the LSSU Strategic Plan andUpdated Action Plans.


consistent with Goals of the LSSUStrategic Plan and Updated ActionPlans

Goal Status: ActiveCriteria Target: The Program Reviewwill address the following criteria:1. Contribution to LSSUMission/Vision2. Metrics of Productivity3. Internal and External ProgramDemand4. Program Quality5. Program Assessment6. Opportunity Analysis

Use of Result: Continue regularProgram content review withProgram Medical Director(CoAEMSP and MDHHS BETPprogram approval requirements)(10/27/2018)Use of Result: Continue planneddevelopment of ParamedicBachelor Degree for futurestudent recruitment. October2018 recommendations fromNAEMSE and IAFP/CCP indicatepotential need for existingParamedic personnel to completea degree (Associate and/orBachelor) to further the industry.(10/27/2018)Budget Request: 500Budget Rationale: Digital programcontent development (video-based lectures and activities) forflipped classroom and possibleonline courses.

Finding Reporting Year: 2017-2018Goal met: YesSchool of CJ / FS / EMED staff reviewed institutional anddepartmental goals and find alignment between both.Program content currently under review by new EMEDProgram Director. Content reviewed with Program MedicalDirector regularly throughout the academic year.(10/27/2018)

Indirect - Report/Audit - Internal -The Program conducts evidence-supported regular program review.The Program addresses the keycomponents of the , incorporatesfeedback from assessment activities,and documents the impact ofassessment findings and subsequentactions on student learning.

Revision Notes: Updated Oct 2018




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