2006 Program Review for the Biology Department

Our Mission Statement As a student-centered department, ARC Biology models life-long learning and reflective teaching practices. We do so in creative ways that support the efforts and aspirations of each department member so that our students may succeed. L I F E ife-long learning. We have a passion for our discipline and sharing knowledge effectively with our students. ntegrity. Our work is based on the expectation of excellence – in ourselves, in our students, and in our responsibilities to the department beyond the classroom. un! As a team, we create a collegial, supportive atmosphere. mbrace. We embrace the senses of curiosity, discovery and wonder in ourselves and in our students.

Program Review Findings Over the last 5 years our department has indeed EVOLVED! Evolution involves: taking risks changing experimenting reviewing and modifying Load analysis confirms that the Biology program has experienced significant growth in the last five years. Biology WSCH has increased 33.0% (12696 vs. 9543), whereas the Biology FTE increased only 21.9% (26.25 vs. 20.483). The Biology department is producing more WSCH per FTE.

Program Review Findings The Biology program success rate is roughly similar to the ARC success rate.

Program Review Findings The overall success rate of 84.5% for Science Skills students compared to 60.3% for non-Science Skills students is quite remarkable.

$ Laboratory Technicians Science Skills Instructional Center Assistants Community Partnerships $ Equipment GOALS OBJECTIVES More Laboratory Classrooms Field Trip Transportation Student needs/ Certificates