1. 2006 Program Review for the Biology Department

2. 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.

3. 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 ).
The Biology department is producing more WSCH per FTE.

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

5. 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.

6. $ Laboratory Technicians Science Skills Instructional Center
Assistants
Community Partnerships $
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GOALS OBJECTIVES
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