Student Learning and Effective Teaching Criterion Three

Committee Members: Jerilyn Bach Jerilyn Bach Mike Cappelli Mike Cappelli Sharon Connor Sharon Connor Joy Jewett Joy Jewett Herb Johnson Herb Johnson Joanne Kersten Joanne Kersten Nan Muhovich Timothy Myers Kari J. Nelson Mike Nosser Farella Shaka JoAnn Smith Jesse Winkler

NCU provides evidence of student learning and teaching effectiveness that demonstrates it is fulfilling its educational mission. Evidence of student learning Evidence of teaching effectiveness Demonstrates the fulfilling of its educational mission

Evidentiary Sources NCU Catalogue NCU Catalogue Faculty Manual Faculty Manual Academic Affairs Minutes Academic Affairs Minutes Program Self-Assessment Survey (PSAS) Program Self-Assessment Survey (PSAS)  Alumni surveyed and published by the Educational Testing Service  and includes all majors

Student Satisfaction Inventory developed by Noel-Levitz Student Satisfaction Inventory developed by Noel-Levitz  Research comparisons were conducted by using the 2000 and 2004 survey responses  2002 report lost  Departmental Learning Assessments  Faculty Surveys  Institutional Documents

Component 3a: NCU’s goals for student learning outcomes are clearly stated for each educational program and make effective assessment possible. Three organizational levels: The University Academic and Co Curricular Programs Specific Courses within each program

The University Vision/Mission Statement Biblical Support Goals Curricular Support Goals Seven Strands *Each of these are fully articulated in the University catalog

Academic and Co Curricular Programs  Using the seven strands, each academic program created their end sought statements - printed in the catalog  PSAS - NCU averages fall within the U.S. norms.  Scholarly excellence  Quality of teaching  Program procedures  Internship/Fieldwork/Clinical Experience

Co Curricular Programs New Plan Implemented in 2000  Eleven Objectives  Character Development takes precedence  Graduation rate increased significantly - 20% to 45.29%  Noel-Levitz - Student Satisfaction Inventory Scales of student centeredness, concern for individuals, and campus life all slightly increased from 2000 to 2004

Assessment of Outcomes and Goals Departmental goals are assessed in a variety of ways that are appropriate to the departmental vision statement. Departmental goals are assessed in a variety of ways that are appropriate to the departmental vision statement. Course Assessments measure whether or not course objectives are met. Course Assessments measure whether or not course objectives are met. Concerns:  No single cohesive vision for spiritual, cognitive, and affective development.  Not every department has addressed the issue of how these goals are addressed/assessed within the program.

Component 3b: NCU values and supports effective teaching. Effective Teaching Evidenced  Faculty Development Funds  Faculty Development/in-service sessions  Faculty Self-evaluation process  Faculty yearly evaluation process with Dean  Student Course Evaluations  Identification as a ‘teaching institute”  Hiring process emphasizes teaching skill

NCU Values Effective Teaching: Monthly Dean Luncheons Monthly Dean Luncheons Course Evaluations Course Evaluations Academic Affairs Committee Meetings Academic Affairs Committee Meetings Departmental Mtgs Departmental Mtgs Website for Alumni and Student feedback Website for Alumni and Student feedback Faculty Affairs Faculty Open Forums Co Curricular Opportunities for Students and Faculty Department Chair Mentoring Faculty Promotions process

Supports Effective Teaching: Faculty access to Minitex & Interlibrary Loans Faculty access to Minitex & Interlibrary Loans Faculty access to new technology Faculty access to new technology Student Success Center Student Success Center Service Learning Opportunities (Connection Trips) Service Learning Opportunities (Connection Trips) Increase in Laboratories Increase in Laboratories Summer Reading Requirements for Faculty Summer Reading Requirements for Faculty Faculty Retreats Faculty Retreats Unused Faculty Development Funds Distributed Unused Faculty Development Funds Distributed Faculty Development In-Service Opportunities Faculty Development In-Service Opportunities

Concerns: Limited resources for teaching technology Limited resources for teaching technology No ongoing opportunities for professional development for either new or seasoned faculty members. No ongoing opportunities for professional development for either new or seasoned faculty members. Faculty Development funds increased to $400. (too little - too late) Faculty Development funds increased to $400. (too little - too late) Limited Departmental Budgets Limited Departmental Budgets

Component 3c: NCU creates effective learning environments: PSAS Alumni Report  Our averages are within the Nation’s norms. New academic facilities. Reconstruction of the Pastoral Ministries Major NCU Graduates Survey  Over 50% stated the Chapel was a significant part of their educational experience.  Woven

SSI Results show a slight increase in student satisfaction between 2000 and except in the area of safety and security - slight decrease. SSI Results show a slight increase in student satisfaction between 2000 and except in the area of safety and security - slight decrease. CYL CYL Co Curricular programs addressing commuter needs Co Curricular programs addressing commuter needs Student Development programming see an increase in participation in the Antioch Student Lead Committee. Demographic evidence of an increase in student population of students of color. (11% currently)

Component 3d: NCU learning resources support student learning and effective teaching. This area is somewhat incomplete. This area is somewhat incomplete.

Dings to Dodge: Assessment Faculty Development