Program Assessment Update to WOU Faculty Senate
Presentation to the WOU Faculty Senate
April 28, 2020
Michael Baltzley
Associate Provost for Academic Effectiveness
2018-19 Program Assessment Update
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Assessment of Program Learning Outcomes
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Course Goals and Program Learning Outcomes:
https://wou.edu/academic-effectiveness/outcomes-and-goals/
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Summary Report:
https://wou.edu/academic-effectiveness/reports-and-documentation/
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Information on Program Assessment:
https://wou.edu/academic-effectiveness/program-assessment-2/
How are we doing with Program Assessment?
TK20 and Assessment Open Houses on Zoom
Tuesday, May 26
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June 30, 2020
2020-21 Program Assessment Plans
Mike Baltzley
baltzlem@wou.edu
503-838-8832
Make-shift desk, guest room
Bev West
westb@wou.edu
503-838-8796
Home office
Presentation by Michael Baltzley, Associate Provost for Academic Effectiveness, highlighting the importance and progress of program assessment at WOU, including course goals, learning outcomes, and assessment practices.
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2018-19 Program Assessment Update Presentation to the WOU Faculty Senate April 28, 2020 Michael Baltzley Associate Provost for Academic Effectiveness
Why are we doing assessment? 1. We have an obligation to our students to improve our teaching 2. Assessment is an opportunity for scholarship 3. We are required by NWCCU to assess our programs 1.C.3 The institution identifies and publishes expected program and degree learning outcomes for all degrees, certificates, and credentials. Information on expected student learning outcomes for all courses is provided to enrolled students.
Where are we with course goals? NWCCU Standard 1.C.3 The institution identifies and publishes expected program and degree learning outcomes for all degrees, certificates, and credentials. Information on expected student learning outcomes for all courses is provided to enrolled students. Fall 2019: 66% of undergraduate courses had course goals 48% of graduate courses had course goals Spring 2020: 71%of undergraduate courses have course goals 602 courses do not 56% of graduate courses have course goals 335 courses do not
Why are we doing assessment? 1. We have an obligation to our students to improve our teaching 2. Assessment is an opportunity for scholarship 3. We are required by NWCCU to assess our programs 1.C.3 The institution identifies and publishes expected program and degree learning outcomes for all degrees, certificates, and credentials. Information on expected student learning outcomes for all courses is provided to enrolled students. 1.C.5 The institution engages in an effective system of assessment to evaluate the quality of learning in its programs. The institution recognizes the central role of faculty to establish curricula, assess student learning, and improve instructional programs.
Assessment of Program Learning Outcomes Undergraduate (or Graduate) Learning Outcomes Program Course Goals Learning Outcomes Course 101 Quantitative Literacy 1. Explain the fundamental 1. Demonstrate knowledge Written Communication 2. Apply concepts 2. Apply appropriate methods Inquiry and Analysis 3. Critically evaluate Integrative Learning 3. Identify and demonstrate knowledge of Diversity and Global Learning
How are we doing with Program Assessment? 75% of Programs have submitted 2018-19 Assessment Reports Strengths in our assessment practices: Data Source: 2.5 out of 3 Means of Assessment: 2.0 out of 3 Category Benchmark Satisfactory Exemplary Data collected includes work performed near the end of the academic program Data is collected, but not at a consistent point in the program Data is collected from a culminating experience shared by all students Data Source Sample is from student representing mode of expected performance Sampling is random (for larger programs) or all majors are included (<10 grads per year) Data collection is post- hoc rather than planned
How are we doing with Program Assessment? 75% of Programs have submitted 2018-19 Assessment Reports Strengths in our assessment practices: Data Source: 2.5 out of 3 Means of Assessment: 2.0 out of 3 Weaknesses in our assessment practices: Target Identification: 1.1 out of 3 Evidence Storage: 1.2 out of 3 Where can I find this stuff? Course Goals and Program Learning Outcomes: https://wou.edu/academic-effectiveness/outcomes-and-goals/ Summary Report: https://wou.edu/academic-effectiveness/reports-and-documentation/ Information on Program Assessment: https://wou.edu/academic-effectiveness/program-assessment-2/
TK20 and Assessment Open Houses on Zoom Tuesday, May 26th 1:00 2:00 pm Next Deadline: June 30, 2020 2020-21 Program Assessment Plans Monday, June 1st 2:00 3:00 pm Mike Baltzley baltzlem@wou.edu 503-838-8832 Make-shift desk, guest room Tuesday, June 9th 10:00 11:00 am Wednesday, June 10th 11:00 am 12:00 pm Bev West westb@wou.edu 503-838-8796 Home office Thursday, June 25th 3:00 4:00 pm
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