1. 1 Institutional Data: Where We Win, Where We Face Challenges Dr. Kenyatta Phelps Brailsford College of Arts & Sciences Mr. Anthony Adam Office of Institutional Research

2. 2 What is Assessment? Process of gathering information to systematically gauge institutional & program effectiveness to document & improve student learning, knowledge, behaviors, and skills.

3. 3 Types of Assessments Direct assessments require the use of direct examination or observation of student knowledge or skills against measurable learning outcomes. Indirect assessments ask students to reflect on their academic experience and indicate if they believe they have learned and changed.

4. 4 Examples of Direct Assessments – Certification Exams/Licensure Exams – National Major Field Achievement Tests – Course Embedded Assessments – Pre and Posttests – Alumni Survey – Graduation and Retention Rates – Focus Groups – Exit Interviews Examples of Indirect Assessments

5. 5 Student Demographics (2007) PV Enrollment – Total Population = 8,382 students – Undergraduate Students = 71% – Graduate Students = 29% Gender – Females = 62% – Males = 38% Age – Undergraduates Mean Age = 22 years old – Graduate Students Mean Age = 34 years old Race – African Americans = 88.79% – Hispanics = 3.79% – Whites = 3.63% – International = 1.75% – Asian, American Indian/Alaskan, or Unknown = 2.04%

6. 6 Select Survey & Performance Results  National Survey of Student Engagement  Measure of Academic Proficiency & Progress  Grade Distribution Report Where We Win, Where We Face Challenges

7. 7 NSSE Survey Content Student Learning & Development Student Behaviors in College Student Reactions to College Institutional Actions & Requirements Student Background Information

8. 8 Percent of Students Who Participated in High-Impact Educational Practices at Prairie View A&M University and Selected Peer Institutions NSSE 2007

9. 9 Highest Performing Areas NSSE 2007

10. 10 Lowest Performing Areas NSSE 2007

11. 11 Measures of Academic Proficiency & Progress Content Areas The MAPP test is designed to measure college students’ skills in reading, writing, and mathematics.

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13. 13 Documents the total number of grades given for each course, which is composed of a number of sections. Grade Distribution Report Fall 2005 – Spring 2008

14. 14 General Education Courses Selection: The percentage of students who earned a “D” or “F” in English 1123, Math 1113, History 1313, and Biology 1015. – English 1123 – English Composition – Math 1113 – College Algebra – History 1313 – U.S. History to 1876 – Biology 1015 – General Biology

15. 15 Percentage of Students Who Earned a Grade of a “D” or “F”

16. 16 Assessment & Data Analysis Team Kenyatta Phelps, Chair Anthony Adam, Co-Chair Paul Biney, Co-Chair Paul Johnson, Data Analyst Samuel Sampson, Data Analyst Charles Bailey, Ex-Officio Kaarin Perkins, Editor Drechelle Edwards, Data Analyst Clarence Wolfe, Technology Support

17. 17 Assessment & Data Analysis Team Services we provide: Analyze and summarize data. Disseminate assessment findings. Design assessment instruments. Provide workshops and trainings.

18. 18 Thank You! SACS Office Juvenile Justice & Psychology Room 261 936-261-5221