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CoHB Assessment: Reporting Unit FourColumnHealth and Behaviour - Kinesiology and Social Science

Program (CoHB) - Kinesiology ASMission Statement: The Health and Fitness Specialist graduate applies knowledge of exercise testing and prescription, strength and conditioning and the development of healthand fitness programs to prevent disease and disability and improve physical performance.Assessment Contact: Dr. Eric Statt

Program Outcomes Assessment Criteria &Procedures Assessment Results Use of Results

Goal Status: ActiveCriteria Target: 80% will achieve an80% or higher.High Impact Program Practices 1:Collaborative Assignments, ProjectsHigh Impact Program Practices 2:Capstone Course(s), Projects

Related Documents:KINS 265_Slides Presentation_F18.pptxKINS265_S18_SYLB_v1.docx

Use of Result: Inclusion of writtensummary to be explored in spring2019. This is the first term usingthis format for assessment.continued data collection shalloccur over the next academicyear. (12/15/2017)Budget Request: 1500Budget Rationale: Equipmentnecessary for practical applicationin course

Finding Reporting Year: 2017-2018Goal met: Yes100% of students met this criteria The average score onthis final project was 95.15% with a SD of 1.09%. The CV forthis data was very tight (.01). Stratification of the dataindicates that all students scored above 90% for thisassignment. (12/15/2017)

Direct - Group project, collaborativelearning - KINS 265 Personal FitnessTraining - Students will create anevidence based fitness programinclusive of an annual, monthly, anddaily plan for a case study.

Goal Level (Bloom/Webb): Level 2(Skills and Concepts) [Webb]Institutional Learning: ILO2 - Use ofEvidence - Students will identify theneed for, gather, and accuratelyprocess the appropriate type,quality, and quantity of evidence toanswer a complex question or solvea complex problem.

Goal Category: Student Learning

Physical Activity in Health, Wellness,and Quality of Life - Graduates willdesign individual level programs thatpromote physical activity, health, andimprove quality of life.

Start Date: 08/20/2018

Goal Status: Active Criteria Target: 80% of students will

Use of Result: Due to the changesin the program, we are stillcollecting data. The trend fromthe past program, however,supports maintaining the current

Finding Reporting Year: 2017-2018Goal met: Yes85% of students achieved an 80% or higher (11/30/2018)

KINS 262 Exercise Physiology -Students will complete apresentation describing andoutlining physiologic processesassociated with physical activity.

Scientific Foundations of Kinesiology- Graduates will critically utilizescholarly material and apply anevidence based solution to a currentproblem in Kinesiology.

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achieve an 80% or higher.High Impact Program Practices 1:Undergraduate Research

criteria. (11/30/2018)Budget Request: 0

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

Goal Category: Student LearningStart Date: 08/20/2018

Goal Status: ActiveCriteria Target: 80% of students willachieve an 80% or higher.High Impact Program Practices 1:Diversity/Global LearningRelated Documents:KINS450 philosophy research paperinstructions.docx

Use of Result: No action required.However, we broke up the termpaper into sections for better flowthroughout the semester(12/03/2018)

Finding Reporting Year: 2017-2018Goal met: Yes91% of the students achieved a grade of 80% or higher ontheir term paper (12/03/2018)

Related Documents:Term assignment instructions.docxActivity plan information sheet Fall 2017.docx

Use of Result: No action taken(08/27/2018)

Finding Reporting Year: 2017-2018Goal met: Yes100% of the students achieved a grade of 80% or higher ontheir activity plan and evaluation (08/27/2018)

Direct - Case Analysis - KINS 105Program Development andLeadership - Students will compile arecreation program plan thatdemonstrates philosophicalconstructs of wellness and physicalactivity.

Goal Level (Bloom/Webb): Mid-Level (Analyzing/Applying) [Bloom]Institutional Learning: ILO1 - FormalCommunication - Students willdevelop and clearly express complexideas in written and oralpresentations.

Cultural, Historical, PhilosophicalDimensions of Kinesiology -Graduates will critically evaluate andorganize scholarly material to presentphilosophical dimensions of physicalactivity.


Goal Status: Active Criteria Target: 80% of students willachieve an 80% or higher.High Impact Program Practices 1:Diversity/Global LearningRelated Documents:KINS 101 Individual paperinstructions.docx

Use of Result: No action taken.Will use another semester toevaluate student achievement oflearning outcomes (08/27/2018)

Finding Reporting Year: 2017-2018Goal met: Yes100% of the students achieved a grade of 80% or higher(08/27/2018)

Direct - Case Analysis - KINS 101Introduction to Kinesiology -Students will create a term projectthat outlines career and educationalgoals for their academic program.

Goal Level (Bloom/Webb): Level 1(Recall and Reproduction) [Webb]Institutional Learning: ILO1 - FormalCommunication - Students willdevelop and clearly express complexideas in written and oralpresentations.

Professional Development inKinesiology - Graduates will analyzethe discipline and sub-disciplines ofKinesiology selecting and describingan area of concentration.


Use of Result: As this is a newdegree program there isinsufficient data to this point tothoroughly evaluate the results,

Finding Reporting Year: 2017-2018Goal met: No78% of students have met this criteria (11/30/2018)

Direct - Experiential , includingService Learning ExperienceEvaluation - KINS 268 FitnessEvaluation I - Students will

Technical Competency in Kinesiology- Graduates will be able todemonstrate technical competency inthe evaluation of exercise andphysical activity.


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Goal Status: Active

Criteria Target: 80% of students willachieve an 80% or higher.High Impact Program Practices 1:Collaborative Assignments, Projects

but data supports a positive trendtowards the target criteria.(11/30/2018)

demonstrate field testingprocedures used in theestablishment of normalizedstandards for individuals seeking toengage in physical activity.

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



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Program (CoHB) - Kinesiology BS

Assessment Contact: Dr. Eric Statt


Goal Status: Active Criteria Target: 80% of students willachieve a 80% or greater for thewritten exercise prescription paper.

High Impact Program Practices 1:Capstone Course(s), Projects

Use of Result: Data will continueto be collected, evaluation dateset for spring 2020 (11/30/2018)

Finding Reporting Year: 2017-2018Goal met: Yes82% met criteria, goal was met (11/30/2018)

Use of Result: Still in the processof collecting long-term aggregatedata to allow for properassessment. As 10% morestudents met the criteria thanprojected, the criteria will bewatched for 1 more year andraised if the trend continues.(11/30/2018)Budget Rationale: Blood pressurecuffs and heart rate monitors forstudent trainers. Students musthave 100% access to thisequipment while training clients.Budget Request: 2500

Finding Reporting Year: 2017-2018Goal met: Yes90% of the students achieved 80% or higher (11/30/2018)

Schedule/Notes: Rubric Attached.

Direct - Capstone Project - includingundergraduate research - KINS 444Exercise Prescription : Assignment -Students develop and deliver allfacets of evidence based exerciseprescription for communitymembers

Goal Level (Bloom/Webb): High-Level (Creating/Evaluating) [Bloom]Assessment Year: AY17-18


Physical Activity in Health, Wellness,and Quality of Life - Graduates willdesign individual and group levelprograms that promote physicalactivity, health, and improve qualityof life.


Use of Result: Calibration of thecourse outcomes against thematerial is required. This is thefirst time that this format wasused for this class. Resultsgenerally speaking were strng,

Finding Reporting Year: 2017-2018Goal met: NoThe average score was 84.53% for the paper, 92.72% for theposter, and 91.18% for the presentation. Combining thesethree scores, 53 of 69 students scored above the threshold.This is 77% as a whole/ (12/02/2018)

Direct - Capstone Project - includingundergraduate research - KINS 358 -Students will produce a systematicreview of literature focusing onevidence based application oftheory, summarized in an academic

Scientific Foundations of Kinesiology- Graduates will critically evaluatescholarly material and design anevidence based solution to a currentresearch question in Kinesiologyutilizing the scientific method of


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Goal Status: ActiveCriteria Target: 80% of students willachieve an 80% or higher on areview of literature, academicposter, and presentation of workBudget Implications ($): 1000High Impact Program Practices 1:Capstone Course(s), ProjectsHigh Impact Program Practices 2:Undergraduate Research

Related Documents:2271_Tara_Harvey_Term_Paper_82142_2127416112(1).docxKINS 358 Res Methods_JKymes_Final Poster_S18.pptxKINS 358 Res Methods_TWatson_Final Slides_S18.pptx

however they were slightly offfrom the established goal of 80%

Continued refinement of theprocess for instructional purposeswill take place, to be evaluated infall 2018 (the next term).

A reduction of the didacticassessment will allow for moretime on the expository mechanicsof this process. This should havethe effect of increasingperformance. (08/20/2018)Budget Rationale: Postersrequired for course, 30 x $20 perBudget Request: 600

poster and formal presentation topeers.

inquiry.


Goal Status: Active

Criteria Target: 80% of students willachieve an 80% or higher for theassignment.High Impact Program Practices 1:Writing-Intensive Course(s)High Impact Program Practices 2:Diversity/Global Learning

Use of Result: No action taken.However, we did break up theterm paper into sections forpurpose of flow and managability.(12/03/2018)

Finding Reporting Year: 2017-2018Goal met: Yes100% of the students achieved a grade of 80% or higher onthier term paper (12/03/2018)

Direct - Writing IntensiveAssignment - KINS 450 - Studentswill produce a term paper describinga cultural, historical, andphilosophical dimension of physicalactivity.

Goal Level (Bloom/Webb): Level 3(Short-term Strategic Thinking)[Webb]


Cultural, Historical, PhilosophicalDimensions of Kinesiology -Graduates will critically evaluate andorganize scholarly material to presentan evidence-based point of viewspecific to cultural, historical, andphilosophical dimensions of physicalactivity.


Use of Result: Students areassigned to a Clinical Preceptorwhile acquiring clinical hours andexperiences. This appears to be aworthwhile opportunity forstudents and will be continued

Finding Reporting Year: 2017-2018Goal met: YesAll students satisfactorily completed 200 hour clinicalplacement with LSSU Athletics (12/02/2018)

Direct - Field Placement/InternshipEvaluation - KINS 401 - Students willproduce a capstone project as acomponent of field placement. Theproject shall operate at a client,institutional, or administrative level

The Practice of Physical ActivityAcross the Lifespan - Graduates willanalyze mechanisms for the deliveryof physical activity at the individualand group level across various health,social and inter-generational


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Goal Status: Active

Criteria Target: 100% of studentsshall receive a 80% or better for thisproject.Budget Implications ($): 1500High Impact Program Practices 1:InternshipsHigh Impact Program Practices 2:Capstone Course(s), Projects

(12/02/2018)as agreed to by all stakeholders (e.g.student, adviser, site preceptor)during the placement process.Project specific sre outlined in thecourse description.

Assessment Year: AY17-18


stratification.


Goal Status: Active

Criteria Target: 100% of studentsshall receive an 80% or higherHigh Impact Program Practices 1:Capstone Course(s), Projects

Use of Result: Action taken:organized due dates for eachcomponent of the portfolio to behanded in during the semester(08/27/2018)

Finding Reporting Year: 2017-2018Goal met: Yes100% of the students achieved a grade of 80% or higher ontheir portfolio components (12/03/2018)

Direct - Portfolio Review - KINS 481 -Students will compile a professionalportfolio to be used during theircareer placement followinggraduation from LSSU. Componentsof the portfolio shall include thefollowing:ResumeLetters of recommendationPhilosophy statementNetwork strategic plan

Professional Development inKinesiology - Graduates will be ableto analyze and communicate personalassets and deficiencies in the creationof professional career goals andobjectives.


Goal Status: Active Criteria Target: 100% of studentswill receive an 80% or higher.Budget Implications ($): 1500

Use of Result: All students in KINS402 are assigned a clinicalplacement with LSSU Athletics.During this placement, studentsassess injuries and devise andimplement rehabilitationprograms and make return to playdecisions under the direction andsupervision of their Clinical SitePreceptor. (12/02/2018)

Finding Reporting Year: 2017-2018Goal met: YesAll students satisfactorily completed this assignment pertheir clinical assignments. (12/02/2018)

Direct - Field Placement/InternshipEvaluation - KINS 402 - Students willevaluate, analyze, and demonstratetechnical competency in applyinghuman service interventions as acomponent of their final clinical /filed placement.


Technical Competency inKinesiology - Graduates will be ableto evaluate, analyze, anddemonstrate technical competency inthe application of interventions at theindividual and group level.



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High Impact Program Practices 1:InternshipsHigh Impact Program Practices 2:Service Learning, Community-basedlearning

Goal Level (Bloom/Webb): Mid-Level (Analyzing/Applying) [Bloom]Assessment Year: AY17-18


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Program (CoHB) - Political Science BA/BSAssessment Contact: Dr. H. Russell SearightMission Statement: Our principal mission in the Political science program at LSSU is to help students interested in government, politics, and law prepare for successful careersand satisfying lives. We do this by providing a broad and rigorous education, by using methods that engage students and make them active learners, and by providing personalattention and support. Our innovative curriculum emphasizes the development of communication skills, analytical skills, critical thinking skills, global awareness, an appreciationof diverse perspectives, and high standards of professional conduct and performance. Our graduates embark on the next stage of their lives with high levels of poise and self-confidence. Political Science faculty also provide excellent general education and support courses, maintain active research programs, and serve the community by sharing theirexpertise.


Goal Status: ActiveCriteria Target: 100% of studentswill complete a senior thesis, whichrequires critical analysis of aprogram, policy, or issue.High Impact Program Practices 1:Undergraduate ResearchHigh Impact Program Practices 2:Writing-Intensive Course(s)

Use of Result: Limited success incompletion of senior papersresulted in a revision ofcurriculum design which wasapproved and implementedstarting F19 (11/20/2018)

Finding Reporting Year: 2017-2018Goal met: YesApproval of Curriculum change all political science freshmanstudents F18 will be enrolled in POLI 101, which is the firstclass in the research seminar sequence (11/20/2018)

Use of Result: We restructuredthe Political Science Program toinclude a Freshman, Sophomore,and Junior Seminar with the intentto better prepare seniors for theirresearch. (08/22/2018)

Finding Reporting Year: 2016-2017Goal met: No2 out of 5 students (40%) completed their senior thesis.(08/22/2018)

Direct - Capstone Project - includingundergraduate research - SeniorThesis

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


Critical Thinking - Students willdemonstrate the ability to thinkcritically and analytically aboutpolitics.

Goal Status: Active Criteria Target: 100% of studentswill effectively present their thesis in

Use of Result: Limited success incompletion of presentationsresulted in a revision ofcurriculum design which wasapproved and implemented

Finding Reporting Year: 2017-2018Goal met: No3 out of 4 students (75%) effectively presented their thesisin a public presentation and poster presentation(11/20/2018)

Direct - Presentation, Performance -Public presentation of their seniorthesis and poster presentation oftheir thesis.


Communication - Students willcommunicate effectively, both orallyand in writing, about political issuesand theories.


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a public presentation and in aseparate poster presentation.High Impact Program Practices 1:Undergraduate ResearchHigh Impact Program Practices 2:Capstone Course(s), Projects

starting F19 (11/20/2018)(11/20/2018)

Use of Result: We restructuredthe Political Science Program toinclude a Freshman, Sophomore,and Junior seminar with the intentof better preparing seniors for theresearch and giving themadequate time to collect andanalyze the data. (08/22/2017)

Finding Reporting Year: 2016-2017Goal met: YesAll students were able to present their thesis in a publicpresentation and separate poster presentation; however,some were presenting preliminary results due to lack oftime to complete analysis. (08/22/2018)


Goal Status: ActiveCriteria Target: 90% of students willhave achieved a C or higher in apolitical science class thatemphasizes perspectives other thantheir own (POLI 234 Women andPolitics Around the World, POLI 334Middle East Politics, etc.)High Impact Program Practices 1: Notapplicable to this outcomeHigh Impact Program Practices 2:Diversity/Global Learning

Use of Result: Continue tomonitor (11/20/2018)

Finding Reporting Year: 2017-2018Goal met: Yes4 out of 4 students (100%) achieved a C or higher in apolitical science class that emphasizes perspectives otherthan their own. (11/20/2018)

Use of Result: Continue toencourage students to takeclasses that emphasize aperspective other than their own.(08/22/2018)

Finding Reporting Year: 2016-2017Goal met: Yes5 out of 5 students (100%) achieved a C or higher in aPolitical Science class that emphasized a perspective otherthan their own. (08/22/2018)

Regular, recurring - Successfullycompleting a political science classthat emphasizes perspectives otherthan their own, such as POLI 334Middle East Politics.

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


World View - Students will discussand analyze the world andcontemporary political issues fromperspectives other than their own.

Goal Status: Active

Finding Reporting Year: 2016-2017

5 out of 5 students (100%) achieved a C or higher in aninternational relations or comparative politics course.(08/22/2018)

Goal met: YesOther Findings

Criteria Target: 90% of studentsreceive a "C" or higher in at least 2

Use of Result: We will encouragestudents to take these classesearlier in their career. The onestudent who did not meet thegoal was taking the courses theirsenior year while focusing on their

Finding Reporting Year: 2017-2018Goal met: No3 out of 4 (75%) students received a C or higher in at least 2comparative politics or international relations classes.(11/20/2018)

Regular, recurring - Successfullycompleting at least 2 comparativepolitics or international relationsclasses.



Think globally - Students willdemonstrate the ability to thinkglobally.


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comparative politics or internationalrelations classes.High Impact Program Practices 1: Notapplicable to this outcomeHigh Impact Program Practices 2:Diversity/Global Learning

senior thesis. (11/20/2018)

Goal Status: Active

Use of Result: We restructuredthe Political Science Program toinclude a Freshman, Sophomore,and Junior seminar with the intentof better preparing seniors for theresearch. (08/22/2017)


Only 2 out of 5 students (40%) were able to complete theirsenior thesis, which included analysis of domestic orinternational political events and behaviors through the useof political theories and concepts. (08/22/2018)

Goal met: NoOther Findings

Criteria Target: 100% will complete asenior thesis.High Impact Program Practices 1:Undergraduate ResearchHigh Impact Program Practices 2:Writing-Intensive Course(s)

Use of Result: Limited success incompletion of senior thesesresulted in a revision ofcurriculum design which wasapproved and implementedstarting F19 (11/20/2018).(11/20/2018)

Finding Reporting Year: 2017-2018Goal met: No3 out of 4 (75%) of students completed their senior thesis.(11/20/2018)

Direct - Capstone Project - includingundergraduate research - This willbe demonstrated through the seniorthesis.


Analysis - Students will analyzedomestic and international politicalevents and behaviors through the useof political theories and concepts.

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

Related Documents:PoliSci 112618 Assessment_ Program Four Column.pdf

Finding Reporting Year: 2017-2018Goal met: YesCurriculum was redesigned to support University SLO.changes Implemented Fall 19 (11/26/2018)

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.

Assessment Year: AY16-17

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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Demand4. Program Quality5. Program Assessment6. Opportunity Analysis

Related Documents:Political Science ProgramReview.docx

Schedule/Notes: Attached programreport May 2016


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Program (CoHB) - Psychology BA/BS

Mission Statement: The LSSU Psychology program believes that an educated adult should appreciate environmental and biological influences on the development of theindividual. Psychology?s emphasis on scientific study of human behavior can provide knowledge to students at various levels of discourse. As a research-based discipline withstrong philosophical roots, it is both a liberal arts discipline and a science.Assessment Contact: Dr. H. Russell Searight


Goal Status: Active

Inactive Date: 05/12/2016

Use of Result: Programimprovement through review w(09/19/2018)Budget Rationale: Program reviewfrom APA as recommended byHLC. ; 2 Classes in core shouldbuild on each othersystematically---will hopefullyhave stable faculty complement todo a meaningful curriculumreview; 3. request resources forpsychology laboratory $100,000Budget Request: 112000


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Result of Major Field Test--psychology--mean score; 44thpercentile nationallyScores range from 14th to 99th percentile (09/19/2018)

Goal met: No

Use of Result: We have requestedan external review of our programby a team from Division 2(Teaching of Psychology) from theAmerican PsychologicalAssociation several times over thepast 4 years (see Program Review)in Associated Documents. It wasmentioned to the Dean and Chair


Related Documents:Results--Major Field test on Psychology 2016-17cohort.docx

Mean score = 153.76 (44th percentile nationally)By percentile, scores ranged from 11th to 94th percentile(04/27/2018)

Goal met: No

Other Findings



Goal 1: Knowledge Base inPsychology - Students shoulddemonstrate fundamental knowledgeand comprehension of the majorconcepts, theoretical perspectives,historical trends, and empiricalfindings to discuss how psychologicalprinciples apply to behavioralproblems.



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in the past month (04/27/2018)Budget Rationale: For the team toreview our program, it isnecessary to complete a detailedproposal--Once authorization isreceived in writing, I will completethe propsalBudget Request: 10000

Other Findings

Goal Status: Active

Use of Result: Please see mostrecent program review--changesmade in upper level corepsychology courses to continuallydevelop professional writing, dataanalysis and presentation ofscientific findings in posterformat; Request for a psychologylaboratory (11/23/2018)Budget Rationale: Psychologylaboratory with equipmentBudget Request: 100000Use of Result: Please seerecommendations for Goal 1(09/19/2018)Budget Rationale: Please see Goal# 1Budget Request: 112000


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Major field test in Psychology mean score at 44th percentilenationally (09/19/2018)

Goal met: No

Use of Result: Recommend thatPsych students are enrolled in a 1credit course for freshmenthrough junior year each semesterwith an emphasis on researchafter 1st semester in freshmanyear so that they are exposed toresearch related reasoning andstatistical analysis on an ongoingbasis (05/06/2018)Budget Rationale: 4th full timefaculty member with research


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Capstone experience integrates theory, research andrequires reasoning, application and problem solvingBased on Rubric --Class average for Objective 1 ==Classaverage =2.5 at end of course; Objective 2: 1.5 at end ofcourse; Objective : 3: 1.75 (2) by end of class (05/06/2018)

Goal met: No

Other Findings

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


Goal 2: Scientific Inquiry and CriticalThinking - The skills in this domaininvolve the development of scientificreasoning and problem solving,including effective research methods.



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background as well as being anexcellent teacherBudget Request: 65000

Rubric for Senior Thesis.docx

Use of Result: We plan onreviewing out curriculum in thisarea to address issues of somestudents being less than optimallyprepared to conduct seniorresearch (04/27/2018)Budget Rationale: New facultyline so that we can have acontinuous research seminar forall four academic years tointroduce research early instudent's career and havesequential set of intermediatecompetences achieved beforebeginning the final researchproject--salary with estimatedcost of fringe benefits reportedbelowBudget Request: 65000


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Capstone Experience Selected Senior posters (04/27/2018)Goal met: Yes

Other Findings

Criteria Target: 90% complete thistask by deadlineHigh Impact Program Practices 1:Capstone Course(s), ProjectsHigh Impact Program Practices 2:Undergraduate Research

Use of Result: Recommend thatPsychology students are enrolledin an additional junior yearresearch seminar. A one yearresearch sequence does not allowenough time for all students tosuccessfully complete their seniorresearch projects. (10/23/2018)

Finding Reporting Year: 2017-2018Goal met: YesSee examples of capstone experience (posters) as addedDocumemts (04/27/2018)

Direct - Capstone Project - includingundergraduate research - Studentswill successfully complete anindependent senior research projectand present their findings as an oralpaper or poster at a state-wideconference

Use of Result: Continue withcurrent pedagogical strategyThis is a limited area of ethical


100& of seniors in 2017-18 passed the National (DHHS) IRBGoal met: Yes

Other FindingsGoal 3: Ethical and SocialResponsibility in a Diverse World -The skills in this domain involve the


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Goal Status: Active

conduct in psychology; theprogram would like to add an"Ethics in Human Behavior"Course (04/27/2018)Budget Rationale: 5.000.00 --funding for a well-qualifiedadjunct to teach the course or itcould be a course taught by the4th faculty member in Psychologythat has been recommended (Seeprogram review)

course (04/27/2018)Other Findings

Goal Level (Bloom/Webb): Goal isnot a student learning outcome.

development of ethically and sociallyresponsible behaviors for professionaland personal settings in a landscapethat involves increasing diversity.

Goal Status: Active

Criteria Target: 90% of psychologysenior research students willcomplete their thesis at asatisfactory level.High Impact Program Practices 1:Capstone Course(s), ProjectsRelated Documents:rubric-scoring instrument for APASenior Thesis S18.pdf957906514-330_Shea_Fitzpatrick_Shea_Fitzpatrick_Thesis_138728_2064145993.pdf

Related Documents:Appendix VII A and B co-authored student-faculty articlesand conference papers.docxAppendix IV publications and conf presentations onpedagogy.docx

Use of Result: Building writingskills will continue to beemphasized for psychologystudents. Additionalopportunities to develop theseskills in lower level courses will beimplemented. (10/24/2018)

Finding Reporting Year: 2017-2018Goal met: YesAll (6/6) psychology seniors under Dr. Olson-Pupek'ssupervision achieved satisfactory performance on theirwritten thesis papers (M = 89%, SD = 5.62%) (10/24/2018)

Direct - Capstone Project - includingundergraduate research - Capstone -- Psychology senior project; Studentwill demonstrate the ability to writean undergraduate senior thesispaper based on empirical researchusing APA style.

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


Goal 4: Communication - Studentsshould demonstrate competence inwriting and in oral and interpersonalcommunication skills.


Goal Status: Active

Use of Result: Develop a moreefficient method for trackingfuture placements and gradschool admissions of Psychologygraduates and implement 2019-20. (10/23/2018)


Related Documents:

Placements and Graduate School admissions for Psychologygraduates 2015-17Please see attached document for additional information(04/27/2018)

Goal met: YesOther FindingsGoal 5: Professional Development -

The emphasis of this goal is onapplication of psychology-specificcontent and skills, effective self-reflection, project-management skills,teamwork skills, and careerpreparation.


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Goal Category: Student LearningStart Date: 09/02/2013

Goal Status: Active


Related Documents:Psychology Degree Review 11-21-18.docxprogram reviewAppendix II sources cited.docx4 column program assessment psychology.pdfAppendix V Audit Sheet.docx

see document (11/23/2018)Goal met: Yes

Other Findings



Goal Status: Active

Use of Result: Continue to requestadditional resources (05/06/2018)Budget Rationale: Funding for :1.An external review--increasing ournumber of majors and theresources needed to do so couldbe a focus; ($10,000-12,000) 2. APsychology lab--likely a significantrenovation of a space in Norris orCrawford (100,000l) 3. A fourthfull time faculty member (65,00per year)Budget Request: 175000


Related Documents:Psychology Majors numbers per year.docx

As is evident ( see document associated with this category),the program grew significantly until about 2015 and thenexperienced a downturn-- In terms of meeting a goal--I amreluctant to set a goal for number of majors withoutassurance of resources to provide a quality education to ourpsychology majots (05/06/2018)

Goal met: YesOther Findings

Goal Category: Enrollment

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


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Program (CoHB) - Social Work AAAssessment Contact: Dr. R. Kirk MauldinMission Statement: The mission of the Social Work program is to develop workers in this field to help people improve their lives, work to alleviate human suffering and promotesocial justice. In our applied programs such as social work, we provide students with entry level knowledge and skills in these helping professions through the use of experiencedand knowledgeable instructors from community agencies who teach applied courses. Students are placed in internships with community agencies, local and throughout theState.


Goal Status: Active

Use of Result: Although targetwas reached, internshipevaluations revealed 2 somewhatweak areas are in oralcommunication and teamworkskills. Additional groupworkprojects will be added tocoursework to improve these skillsets. (06/01/2018)

Finding Reporting Year: 2017-2018Goal met: Yes88% of evaluators rated interns' prior academic courseworkas very useful to the jobs they performs. 12% rated it "ofsome use" for the jobs.Evaluations of oral communication skills: 37.5%exceptional; 25% above average; 37.5% Average.Evaluations of written communication skills: 50%exceptional; 12.5% above average; 25% Average.Evaluations of problem solving skills (analyzes situationsand takes appropriate actions): 37.5% exceptional; 25%above average; 25% Average; 12.5% not applicable to theposition.Evaluations of teamwork skills (establishes rapport andcredibility; shares information and resources with others):25% exceptional; 50% above average; 25% Average.Evaluations of self-management skills (seeks new strategieswhen needed; displays good judgment and establishespriorities): 50% exceptional; 25% above average; 25%Average.Evaluations of individual initiative skills (takes initiative to

Direct - Field Placement/InternshipEvaluation - Site supervisorscomplete internship evaluationforms both at midterm and again atthe end of the semester, verifyinghours served and assessing thefollowing categories:communication skills, problemsolving/decision-making, teamwork,self-management, individualinitiative, and technical skills.Evaluation forms further ask forqualitative assessment of successfulcompletion of the learningobjectives set forth at the beginningof the internship as well asrecommendations for what thestudent should do following theinternship to better prepare themfor the working in the field. Finally,evaluation forms ask site supervisors



Internship - Students willdemonstrate mastery of skillsnecessary to work in a social servicesagencies.

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Criteria Target: 50% of studentinterns should receive "aboveaverage" evaluation ratings in all ofthe following areas of assessment:communication skills, problemsolving/decision-making, teamwork,self-management, individualinitiative, and technical skills.Budget Implications ($): 0High Impact Program Practices 1:Service Learning, Community-basedlearningHigh Impact Program Practices 2:Internships

get a job done, even without direction; overcomesobstacles and problems): 50% exceptional; 12.5% aboveaverage; 37.5% Average.Evaluations of technical skills (possesses skills or willing tolearn new skills): 75% exceptional; 25% above average. (06/01/2018)

to rank the student's academicpreparation for the internship aswell as their overall performance.

Goal Status: Active

Criteria Target: 50% of studentinterns should receive "aboveaverage" evaluation ratings in all ofthe following areas of assessment:communication skills, problemsolving/decision-making, teamwork,self-management, individualinitiative, and technical skills.

Use of Result: Although targetwas reached, internshipevaluations indicatecommunication skills could beimproved further, which areessential to counselling roles.Additional oral and writtencommunication exercises will befacilitated in courseworkconnected to this internship.(11/02/2018)

Finding Reporting Year: 2017-2018Goal met: YesSupervisor evaluations:62.5% of evaluators rated interns' prior academiccoursework as very useful to the jobs they performs. 37.5%rated it "of some use" for the jobs.Evaluations of oral communication skills: 75% exceptional;12.5% above average; 12.5% Average.Evaluations of written communication skills: 75%exceptional; 25% above average.Evaluations of problem solving skills (analyzes situationsand takes appropriate actions): 62.5% exceptional; 37.5%above average.Evaluations of teamwork skills (establishes rapport andcredibility; assists and cooperates with coworkers): 100%exceptional.Evaluations of self-management skills (seeks new strategieswhen needed; uses time efficiently): 87.5% exceptional;12.5% Average.Evaluations of individual initiative skills (seeks opportunitiesto learn; takes initiative to get a job done, even withoutdirection): 87.5% exceptional; 12.5% Average.

Direct - Field Placement/InternshipEvaluation - Students will completecounselling internships, with sitesupervisors completing evaluationforms both at midterm and again atthe end of the semester, verifyinghours served and assessing skillsrequired for counselling positions.



Counseling skills - Students willacquire skills in one-on-onecounseling.


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Evaluations of technical skills (possesses skills or willing tolearn new skills): 87.5% exceptional; 12.5% above average.(11/02/2018)

Goal Status: Active

Criteria Target: In post-internshipevaluation forms, 50% of studentintern reports should indicate thatsupervisors rate the students' priorcoursework as 'very useful' forfulfilling tasks effectively in theposition.

Use of Result: Although thecriteria target was met, there isstill room for improvement.Additional questions can be addedto the supervisor evaluation formto determine areas in whichcoursework may have beeninsufficient to prepare studentsfor their job tasks. That data canbe used to inform changes incontent emphasis in futurecoursework. (11/02/2018)

Finding Reporting Year: 2017-2018Goal met: Yes62.5% of intern supervisors rated students' prior academiccoursework as "Very useful" in performance of job duties.37.5% rated prior academic coursework "of some use."(11/02/2018)

Direct - Field Placement/InternshipEvaluation - Internship supervisorswill complete an evaluation and ratethe effectiveness of students' priorcoursework and knowledge aspreparation for the internship tasks.Rating scale: (1) Very useful; (2) Ofsome use; (3) Not very useful.

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


Discipline specific knowledge -Students will learn about the field ofsocial work, current issues in socialwork and basic human biology.

Goal Status: Active Criteria 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

Related Documents:SOWK program review data.xlsxExample Student Summary Paper (1).pdf

Use of Result: Appoint andprovide release time for the socialwork associates degree programand assess demand for graduates,develop opportunity metrics ofproductivity and assesscontributions to the LSSUmission/vision. (11/04/2018)Budget Rationale: Provide threecredits of release time persemester for a full-time facultymember to promote, supervisors,and evaluate both the substanceabuse and social work associatesdegree programs.Budget Request: 6600

Finding Reporting Year: 2017-2018Goal met: No While the program currently evaluates those courses andtaught by tenure-track faculty as well as the fieldworkplacements of current students (see evaluation andanalysis of other program goals and associated relateddocuments), no coordinator has been appointed for thisprogram and no assessment of demand, opportunity ormetrics of productivity have been established. (11/04/2018)

Direct - Field Placement/InternshipEvaluation - The Program conductsevidence-supported regular programreview. The Program addresses thekey components of the ,incorporates feedback fromassessment activities, anddocuments the impact ofassessment findings and subsequentactions on student learning.

Goal Level (Bloom/Webb): Mid-Level (Analyzing/Applying) [Bloom]Institutional Learning: ILO3 -Analysis and Synthesis - Students willorganize and synthesize evidence,ideas, or works of imagination to





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answer an open-ended question,draw a conclusion, achieve a goal, orcreate a substantial work of art.Revision Notes: This program wasperiodically reviewed on a 5-yearrotational basis to qualify for TIPPfunds. The criteria for maintenanceof those funds did not constitute athorough review of coursecontributions to program outcomes.To address this deficiency, we willmap out where students areevaluated as deficient by ourinternship placement agencies overthe next two years and makechanges to the curriculum of coursesmapped to address those needs.Assessment Year: AY18-19

Goal Status: Active

Use of Result: Establish a newbaseline for program enrollmentby recording the number ofstudents both entering andgraduating from the substanceabuse AA. Track concurrentenrollment in our supportprograms in order to developmeaningful program goals.(11/04/2018)Budget Request: 0

Finding Reporting Year: 2017-2018Goal met: NoThis program was periodically reviewed on a 5-yearrotational basis to qualify for TIPP funds. However, thisreview did not address enrollment goals. As some of thesupporting majors in the social sciences were cut this year(Sociology, Communications, and History), and whereasenrollment in other common majors continue to stagnateor decline (criminal justice and psychology), we will need toestablish a new baseline for program enrollment and as wellas track concurrent enrollment in our support programsbefore we can develop meaningful program goals or makespecific suggestions for program growth. This informationwill be tracked over the following two years while we try tomaintain current and realistic enrollment numbers. Onlyafter this period can we revise program enrollment goals inan achievable and meaningful way. (Active (11/04/2018)

This program was periodicallyreviewed on a 5-year rotational basisto qualify for TIPP funds. However,this review did not addressenrollment goals. As some of thesupporting majors in the socialsciences were cut this year(Sociology, Communications, andHistory), and whereas enrollment inother common majors continue tostagnate or decline (criminal justiceand psychology), we will need toestablish a new baseline for programenrollment and as well as trackconcurrent enrollment in oursupport programs before we candevelop meaningful program goalsor make specific suggestions forprogram growth. This informationwill be tracked over the followingtwo years while we try to maintain

Goal Level (Bloom/Webb): Goal isnot a student learning outcome.Institutional Learning: ILO1 - FormalCommunication - Students willdevelop and clearly express complexideas in written and oralpresentations., ILO2 - Use ofEvidence - Students will identify theneed for, gather, and accuratelyprocess the appropriate type,quality, and quantity of evidence toanswer a complex question or solvea complex problem.Revision Notes: This program was

Goal Category: Enrollment




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Budget Implications ($): 0High Impact Program Practices 1: Notapplicable to this outcomeHigh Impact Program Practices 2: Notapplicable to this outcome

current and realistic enrollmentnumbers. Only after this period canwe revise program enrollment goalsin an achievable and meaningfulway.

periodically reviewed on a 5-yearrotational basis to qualify for TIPPfunds. However, this review did notaddress enrollment goals. As someof the supporting majors in thesocial sciences were cut this year(Sociology, Communications, andHistory), and whereas enrollment inother common majors continue tostagnate or decline (criminal justiceand psychology), we will need toestablish a new baseline for programenrollment and as well as trackconcurrent enrollment in oursupport programs before we candevelop meaningful program goalsor make specific suggestions forprogram growth. This informationwill be tracked over the followingtwo years while we try to maintaincurrent and realistic enrollmentnumbers. Only after this period canwe revise program enrollment goalsin an achievable and meaningfulway.Assessment Year: AY19-20


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Program (CoHB) - Substance Abuse Prev/Treatment AA

Assessment Contact: Dr. R. Kirk MauldinMission Statement: The mission of the Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment program is to provide the basic knowledge and skills for entry level substance abuse work.


Goal Status: ActiveGoal Category: Enrollment


Goal Status: Active Criteria Target: 50% of studentinterns should receive "aboveaverage" evaluation ratings incommunication skills,

Use of Result: Continuecoursework training strategies andassessments that have positivelyimpacted students' workplacecommunication skills.(06/01/2018)

Finding Reporting Year: 2017-2018Goal met: Yes100% of student interns were rated as "outstanding" fororal communication skills.

67% of student interns were rated as "outstanding" forwritten communication skills; 33% were rated as "aboveaverage."

100% of student interns were rated as "outstanding" forwillingness to communicate information or to askquestions.

100% of student interns were rated as "outstanding" forlistening to feedback and working to improve. (06/01/2018)

Direct - Field Placement/InternshipEvaluation - Intern supervisorscomplete internship evaluationforms, verifying hours served andassessing communication skills.

Goal Level (Bloom/Webb): Level 3(Short-term Strategic Thinking)[Webb]Institutional Learning: ILO1 - FormalCommunication - Students willdevelop and clearly express complexideas in written and oralpresentations.Assessment Year: AY17-18


Workplace Communication Skills -Students will demonstrate clear andconcise written and oralcommunication skills in theircapstone internship.

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Goal Status: Active

Criteria Target: 50% of studentinterns should receive "aboveaverage" evaluation ratings inproblem solving critical thinking.

coursework training strategies andassessments that have positivelyimpacted students' workplaceproblem solving critical thinkingskills. (06/01/2018)

Goal met: Yes67% of student interns were rated exceptional for "Analyzessituations and takes appropriate action;" 33% were ratedabove average.67% of student interns were rated exceptional for "Offerscreative solutions to problems;" 33% were rated average.67% of student interns were rated exceptional for "Collectsand analyzes information relevant to completing a task andestablishes a course of action within the given timeframe;"33% were rated above average.67% of student interns were rated exceptional for "Resolvesproblems in an appropriate timeframe;" 33% were ratedabove average. (06/01/2018)

Evaluation - Intern supervisors willcomplete internship evaluationforms, verifying hours served andassessing problem solving criticalthinking skills.

Goal Level (Bloom/Webb): Mid-Level (Analyzing/Applying) [Bloom]Institutional Learning: ILO3 -Analysis and Synthesis - Students willorganize and synthesize evidence,ideas, or works of imagination toanswer an open-ended question,draw a conclusion, achieve a goal, orcreate a substantial work of art.Assessment Year: AY17-18


Students will demonstrate problemsolving critical thinking skills in theircapstone internship.

Goal Status: Active

Criteria Target: 50% of studentinterns should receive "aboveaverage" evaluation ratings inproblem job-specific technical skills.

Use of Result: Continuecoursework training strategies andassessments that have positivelyimpacted students' workplacetechnical skills. (06/01/2018)

Finding Reporting Year: 2017-2018Goal met: Yes67% of student interns were rated exceptional for"Possesses the technical skills required for this position;"33% were rated above average.67% of student interns were rated exceptional for "willingto learn new skills and enhance existing technical skills;"33% were rated above average.67% of student interns were rated exceptional for "Usesappropriate technology for tasks;" 33% were rated aboveaverage.67% of student interns were rated exceptional for "Usestechnology to perform effectively;" 33% were rated aboveaverage. (06/01/2018)

Direct - Field Placement/InternshipEvaluation - Intern supervisors willcomplete internship evaluationforms, verifying hours served andassessing job-specific technical skills.

Goal Level (Bloom/Webb): Mid-Level (Analyzing/Applying) [Bloom]Institutional Learning: ILO3 -Analysis and Synthesis - Students willorganize and synthesize evidence,ideas, or works of imagination toanswer an open-ended question,draw a conclusion, achieve a goal, orcreate a substantial work of art.Assessment Year: AY17-18


Workplace Technical Skills - Studentswill apply job-specific technical skillsin their capstone internship.


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