1. STRATEGIES TO ACHIEVE GOALS SYED A RIZVI INTERIM ASSOCIATE PROVOST FOR INSTITUTIONAL EFFECTIVENESS

2. 4/4/2014 SYED A RIZVI 2 ACADEMIC CONTEXT  Goals describe what our students are expected to accomplish when they complete a course or a program (course or program level goals).  Students are prepared to achieve the program goals through the coursework in the program.  Course-level goals (course objectives) are generally more specific than program goals.

3. 4/4/2014 SYED A RIZVI 3  A program goal is assessed through the assessment of the course objectives linked to that program goal.  Linkage between course objectives (course-level goals) and program goals can also be shown in the curriculum map. Or it can be separately listed along with the curriculum map. ACADEMIC CONTEXT (CONTINUED)  The linkage between program goals and the courses in that program is shown through curriculum map.

4. 4/4/2014 SYED A RIZVI 4  If you have assessed course objectives (course- level assessment), you have, in essence, already done the bulk of the program-level assessment.  The only thing left is to link the course-level assessment results to the appropriate program goals and report the results in a form appropriate for program-level assessment. ACADEMIC CONTEXT (CONTINUED)

5. 4/4/2014 SYED A RIZVI 5 PROGRAM GOALS Our graduate will be able to communicate effectively. Examples Our graduates will understand the economic, social, psychological, and governmental forces that influence business on a global scale. Our graduates will be able to think critically and creatively.

6. 4/4/2014 SYED A RIZVI 6 STRATEGIES TO ACHIEVE PROGRAM GOALS Continuously update curricula Strengthen programs Excellent teaching Attract & nurture faculty with strong credentials Excellent scholarship/creative activity Increaseacademicexcellence Increase academic excellence Broad Institutional Goal

7. 4/4/2014 SYED A RIZVI 7 STRATEGIES TO ACHIEVE PROGRAM GOALS (CONTINUED) Continuously update curricula Strengthen programs Excellent teaching Attract & nurture faculty with strong credentials Excellent scholarship/creative activity Specific Goal # 1 Strengthen programs offerings and continuously update curricula. Attract & nurture faculty with strong credentials who are recognized for excellence in teaching, scholarship, and/or creative activity. Specific Goal # 2 Increaseacademicexcellence Increase academic excellence Broad Institutional Goal

8. 4/4/2014 SYED A RIZVI 8 Strengthen programs offerings and continuously update curricula. Specific Goal # 1 STRATEGIES TO ACHIEVE PROGRAM GOALS (CONTINUED) Program review (self-study) Activity/Process # 1 Assessment Activity/Process # 3 An “excellent report card” by external accreditation agencies Activity/Process # 2

9. 4/4/2014 SYED A RIZVI 9 EXERCISE # 2 Our graduate will be able to communicate effectively. Program Goal Develop course objectives (specific goals) that would lead to the achievement of above mentioned program goal.

10. 4/4/2014 SYED A RIZVI 10 Ability to comprehend a piece of writing/conversation Ability to write clearly Ability to reason Ability to use technology Discipline-specific knowledge Ability to convey an idea concisely EXERCISE # 2 (Continued) Our graduate will be able to communicate effectively. Program Goal

11. 4/4/2014 SYED A RIZVI 11 Ability to write clearly Write clearly and coherently in varied, academic formats (such as formal essays, research papers, and reports) using standard English and appropriate technology to critique and improve one's own and others' texts. Gen-Ed Courses: ENG111/151 Discipline-specific Courses: ABC 100, 221, 249, 362, 439, 491/492

12. 4/4/2014 SYED A RIZVI 12 Ability to comprehend a piece of writing/conversation Read and listen critically and analytically, including identifying an argument's major assumptions and assertions and evaluating its supporting evidence. Gen-Ed Courses: ENG111/151 Discipline-specific Courses: ABC 100, 491/492

13. 4/4/2014 SYED A RIZVI 13 Ability to convey an idea concisely Formulate original ideas and relate them to the ideas of others by employing the conventions of ethical attribution and citation.. Gen-Ed Courses: ENG111/151 Discipline-specific Courses: ABC 100, 362, 439, 491/492

14. 4/4/2014 SYED A RIZVI 14 Ability to use technology Demonstrate research skills using appropriate technology, including gathering, evaluating, and synthesizing primary and secondary sources. Gen-Ed Courses: ENG111/151 Discipline-specific Courses: ABC 100, 221, 249, 362, 439, 491/492

15. 4/4/2014 SYED A RIZVI 15 Ability to reason Support a thesis with well-reasoned arguments, and communicate persuasively across a variety of contexts, purposes, audiences, and media.. Gen-Ed Courses: ENG111/151 Discipline-specific Courses: ABC 362, 439, 491/492