Improving the Institutional Effectiveness Process 1

 The Special Committee found the institution does, indeed identify expected outcomes, assess the extent to which it achieves these outcomes, and provides evidence of improvement based on analysis of the results in each of its educational programs, to include student learning outcomes.  Because of the way in which General Education outcome assessment has been universally embedded across the curriculum, the faculty may wish to share the lessons learned from the process they used to develop their General Education assessment plan with colleagues at regional, state, or even national conferences. 2

 Planned improvements include: ◦ Program Outcomes ◦ Multiple Measures ◦ Formative Assessment 3

 As previously discussed, the institution currently uses two program outcomes to assess FTES and Graduation Requirements for all academic programs. While the results of this assessment have been instrumental in the decision to eliminate programs and while it is obviously important to assess college or system-wide outcomes, the addition of outcomes tailored to the specific program and designed to improve the program should be considered to strengthen the academic programs. 4

 In many instances, student learning outcome assessment was heavily dependent on evaluation using instruments such as locally developed exit exams. The addition of the use of formative assessment instruments and processes should be considered in order to facilitate the improvement of student learning earlier in the student experience. 5

 Based on the Educational Program Assessment Annual Schedule ◦ By November 15 th ◦ Program Coordinators and Heads ◦ Review and update Program Goals and Outcomes, Curriculum Maps, Program Specific Student Learning Outcomes, Target Goals and Assessment Measures in Compliance Assist. 6

 Outcomes that will lead to program improvements not related directly to student learning ◦ Full-time equivalent students ◦ Retention ◦ Job placement rates ◦ Alumni survey ◦ Advisory group (focus group, survey, etc.) ◦ National Exams ◦ Starting salaries ◦ Graduate surveys 7

 Ninety-percent (90%) of students graduating from the Associate of Applied Science in Basket Weaving who are seeking employment will be employed in the field within 6 months of graduation.  Eighty-percent (80%) of alumni from the Certificate in Mine Sweeping will report satisfaction with the curriculum in preparing them for work in the industry.  Ninety-five percent (95%) of recent graduates from the Associate of Science in Synergistic Integration will pass the National Board on the first attempt.Synergistic Integration  Employers will report an overall satisfaction of 75% with graduates from the Diploma in Rocket Science. 8

 The use of multiple indicators and sources of evidence of student learning, of varying kinds, gathered at multiple points in time, within and across student learning outcomes.  I can give more definitions or we can talk about something more interesting…. what you are already doing in the classrooms. 9

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 What is the harm in getting only one perspective of student learning?  What do you do in your classrooms to ensure assessment strategies capture student learning?  Can it be used to help students in programs, if so capture the process, document, and provide evidence. 11

 Summative- Measuring the level of success or proficiency that has been obtained at the end of a course or academic program, by comparing it against some standard or benchmark.  Formative – Feedback that can be used by the instructor and the students to guide improvements while the student is still in the course or academic program. 12

 Compass in a plane is off by 1 degree ◦ After 100 miles, the plane is off course by 1.6 miles ◦ After 1,000 miles, the plane is off course by 16 miles ◦ After 10,000 miles, the plane is off course by 160 miles  How do you know if the students in your program are off course? ◦ What are you already doing? ◦ Capture the process, document, and provide evidence 13

 Improvement to program outcomes and assessments are due in Compliance Assist by November 15 th.  Office of IESP will: ◦ Put information from Convocation on website ◦ Provide reminders about deadlines ◦ One-on-one consultation ◦ Information sessions/group training ◦ Questions/comments/requests? 14