Reporting for Key Universities Objectives

1. Follow the student learning objective provided by the key university objectives (Productive) Students will demonstrate the ability to communicate clearly and effectively using: Oral communication Written communication (Productive) Students will demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively within a group environment (Creative/Critical Thinking) Students will utilize critical and creative thinking skills and strategies in order to engage in research, scholarly, creative or design activities within their discipline (Ethical) Students will demonstrate an understanding of how ethical decisions are made within their discipline (Engaged) Students will engage in transformative learning experiences in areas of leadership, service learning, and community service, or global competency

2. Use multiple courses to measure each objective 2.(Productive) Students will demonstrate the ability to communicate clearly and effectively using written communication. Freshman written papers are collected from the Script Analysis course and seniors' written papers are collected from the Play Production course. These papers are evaluated on a common rubric. The goal is for all students to receive a score of 85% or above.

3. Compliment a direct measure with an indirect measure, and vice versa 1. (Productive) Students will demonstrate the ability to communicate clearly and effectively using oral communication. ASMT 1234-Direct: 80% of students will make a B or higher on a group presentation on the goals of higher education assessment. ASMT 1234-Indirect: On the department survey, freshmen and sophomore students will rate the oral communication learning goal as at least 3.0 (adequately well) for achievement and course coverage. ASMT 4123-Direct: 80% of students will score a B or better on a presentation of original research. ASMT 4123-Indirect: On the departmental student survey, senior students will rate the oral communication learning goal at least 4.0 (Very Well) for achievement and course coverage.

4. Be specific about the measurement (Ethical) Students will demonstrate an understanding of how ethical decisions are made within their discipline through the examination of discipline-related examples and/or case studies. Microbiology for Majors students will complete the NIH online training for Protecting Human Research Participants. At least 80% of the students will successfully complete the training and receive their certificate.

5. Form matters State the course Use complete sentences Fill in the N, goal, and # met Fill in the analysis and plans

6. Write as though people who have no idea what you do can understand your measures and when they are met

7. Don’t create more work for yourself Use what already exists Know what surveys the university has available We can help you create a survey We can help you analyze results

8. Ask questions