The General Education program at MidAmerica Nazarene University exposes students to certain facts, ideas, and values in an attempt to awaken them to their potential and to assist them in developing ways of recognizing and expressing truth through academic disciplines.

Institutional Mission Reference:

Innovative Adult Education’s program outcomes support the university’s mission by seeking to transform adult learners though intellectual, spiritual, and personal development for a life of service and leadership.

University Goal(s) Supported:

The university faculty has identified seven areas in which students need to develop in order to function effectively in a chosen major and to engage their world appropriately.

Intended Educational (Student) Outcomes: General Education

Spiritual Development: Students will develop a clear understanding of the essential thought of biblical Christianity which will enable them to live a lifestyle honoring to God.

Self-Understanding: Students will accept themselves as persons of worth and will develop habits of living that are mentally and physically healthy.

Critical Thinking: Students will develop the ability to determine validity and reasonableness through an examination of information, argumentation and experience.

Effective Communication: Students will be able to express their ideas clearly and effectively and will accurately interpret communication from others.

Social Responsibility: Students will become informed, concerned, and involved citizens in the world.

Scientific Literacy: Students will develop an informed perspective and respect for the created order and use the methods of scientific inquiry to explore it.

Aesthetic Literacy: Students will develop a discerning awareness of the language and literature of diverse art forms and will be able to recognize, interpret, and use creative artistic expressions.

FORM B

ASSESSMENT REPORT

FOR

_ General Education _____ ____Bachelor (GEBA)___

(Instructional Degree Program) (Degree level)

__2006-2007________________________ _____May 30, 2007______

(Assessment Period Covered) (Date submitted)

Expanded Statement of Institutional Purpose Linkage:

Institutional Mission Reference:

University Goal(s) Supported:

The university faculty has identified seven areas in which students need to develop in order to function effectively in a chosen major and to engage their world appropriately.

Intended Educational (Student) Outcomes: General Education

Spiritual Development: Students will develop a clear understanding of the essential thought of biblical Christianity which will enable them to live a lifestyle honoring to God.

Self-Understanding: Students will accept themselves as persons of worth and will develop habits of living that are mentally and physically healthy.

Critical Thinking: Students will develop the ability to determine validity and reasonableness through an examination of information, argumentation and experience.

Effective Communication: Students will be able to express their ideas clearly and effectively and will accurately interpret communication from others.

Social Responsibility: Students will become informed, concerned, and involved citizens in the world.

Scientific Literacy: Students will develop an informed perspective and respect for the created order and use the methods of scientific inquiry to explore it.

Aesthetic Literacy: Students will develop a discerning awareness of the language and literature of diverse art forms and will be able to recognize, interpret, and use creative artistic expressions.

FORM B

ASSESSMENT REPORT

FOR

_Management and Human Relations______ ____Bachelors__________

(Instructional Degree Program) (Degree level)

__2006-2007________________________ _____May 30, 2007______

(Assessment Period Covered) (Date submitted)

Expanded Statement of Institutional Purpose Linkage:

A Christian Community in the Wesleyan-Holiness tradition, MNU seeks to transform the individual through intellectual, spiritual, and personal development for a life of service to God, the church, the nation, and the world.

Institutional Mission Reference:

University Goal(s) Supported:

Development of the Student for Life and Career Preparation

Intended Educational (Student) Outcomes:

Critical Thinking Skills: MHR graduates will demonstrate core competencies in critical thinking skills which will include analytical thinking, collaborative planning and organizing, and problem resolution.

Communication: MHR graduates will demonstrate effective communication through writing, interpersonal relation, small group facilitation, and presentation skills.

Competence in Management: MHR graduates will demonstrate competence in management through contemporary leadership skills, supervisory skills, and coaching skills.

Ethical Responsibility: MHR graduates will demonstrate ethical responsibility through self awareness of a personal value structure.

Adaptability and Teamwork: MHR graduates will demonstrate adaptability through teamwork and work environment.

FORM B

ASSESSMENT REPORT

FOR

____Management and Human Relations___ ___Bachelors___________

(Instructional Degree Program) (Degree level)

____2006-2007_______________ ___May 30, 2007______________

(Assessment Period Covered) (Date submitted)

Intended Educational (Student) Outcome:

Note: There should be one form C for each intended outcome listed on form B. Intended outcome should be restated in the box immediately below and the intended outcome number entered in the blank spaces.

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MHR graduates will demonstrate core competencies in critical thinking skills which will include analytical thinking, collaborative planning and organizing, and problem solving.

First Means of Assessment for Outcome Identified Above:

_MHR 1__ a. Means of Program Assessment & Criteria for Success:

The critical thinking skills of MHR students was measured by administering a Skill Development Survey to three MHR groups (MHR 156, 157, and 158) after the group has participated in The Desert Survival activity in Module One, Group and Organizational Behavior.

The target score was 70% of the students will score 70% or better in the area of critical thinking skills.

_MHR 1_ b. Description of Data Collection & Assessment Results:

The Skill Development Survey asked students to rate their own skills using a Likert Style scale with 1 as strongly disagree, 2 as disagree, 3 as agree, and 4 as strongly agree. The combined score was 92.15% of the students scored 70% or better.

_MHR 1__ c. Use of Results to Improve Instructional Program:

IAE will continue placing high emphasis on critical thinking skills.

Second Means of Assessment for Outcome Identified Above:

__MHR 1_ a. Means of Program Assessment & Criteria for Success:

A comparison of the results of the Desert Survival Salvaged Items Exercise in Module One to the Artic Survival Salvaged Items Exercise in Module Nine.

_MHR 1__ b. Description of Data Collection & Assessment Results:

The Salvaged Items list from students in MHR 159, 160, and 161 (Module One) was collected and it will be compared to the Salvaged Items list from students in MHR 150, 151, and 152 (Module Nine). The combined scores showed an improvement of 27.98% from the critical thinking in Module One to the critical thinking in Module Nine.

_MHR 1__ c. Use of Results to Improve Instructional Program:

Continue measuring critical thinking skills by comparing these two exercises.

Incorporated the Artic Survival Exercise into the Module Nine curriculum so all students will now participate in the Desert Survival and Artic Survival Exercises.

Third Means of Assessment for Outcome Identified Above:

__MHR 1_ a. Means of Program Assessment & Criteria for Success:

Critical Thinking in-class writing assignmentat week 10 of MHR (last class in Module Two). The criterion for success is that 75% of the students will score 75% or better on the in-class critical thinking writing assignment.

_MHR 1__ b. Description of Data Collection & Assessment Results:

In-class critical thinking writing assignments were collected from MHR 157 and 159. Only 26.31% of the students scored 75% or better on this assignment. 10 out of 38 students scored 75% or better. The goal was not met.

_MHR 1__ c. Use of Results to Improve Instructional Program:

This was the first year we used this assignment in Module Two. Module Two curriculum was rewritten for 2006-2007. This in-class writing assignment was incorporated in the curriculum with the intent of measuring critical thinking. The MHR faculty determined that the Rubric we used to grade this assignment was not the best measuring tool. We have changed the rubric, improved instruction on the critical thinking process, and decided to use this as assignment in Module Two as a pre-test measure. A post-test critical thinking in-class writing exercise has been incorporated in Module Eight.

FORM C

ASSESSMENT REPORT

FOR

____Management and Human Relations___ ___Bachelors___________

(Instructional Degree Program) (Degree level)

____2006-2007_______________ ___May 30, 2007______________

(Assessment Period Covered) (Date submitted)

Intended Educational (Student) Outcome:

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MHR graduates will demonstrate effective communication through writing, interpersonal relations, small group facilitation, and presentation skills.

First Means of Assessment for Outcome Identified Above:

__MHR 2_ a. Means of Program Assessment & Criteria for Success:

Oral Presentation skills were measured through using a division rubric for oral presentations, evaluating students on their Project Thesis Part 1 and Part 2 presentations.

Eight MHR groups were evaluated, MHR 154, 155, and 158 for Part 1 and MHR 148, 149, 150, 151, and 152 for Part 2.

The criterion for success on Project Thesis Part 1 is that 60% of the students will score 75% or better on the Part 1 presentation and on Project Thesis Part 2, 75% of the students will score 80% or better on the Part 2 presentation.

__MHR 2_ b. Description of Data Collection & Assessment Results:

For Project Thesis Part 1 the combined results are that 98% scored 75% or better.

For Project Thesis Part 2 the combined results are that 98.9% of the students scored 80% or better. There is improvement in oral presentation skills from Project Thesis Part 1 presentation at week 23 to Project Thesis Part 2 presentation at week 50.

__MHR 2_ c. Use of Results to Improve Instructional Program:

IAE will continue placing high emphasis on oral presentation skills by stressing presentations across the curriculum.

Second Means of Assessment for Outcome Identified Above:

__MHR 2_ a. Means of Program Assessment & Criteria for Success:

The oral presentation skills of MHR 147 and 150 were measured by recording the scores from the Philosophy of Life presentation grading sheets (assignment presented at week 43). All students are required to make an oral presentation of their Philosophy of Life. A division standard oral presentation evaluation rubric was used. The criterion for success was that 70% of the students will score 75% or better on their Philosophy of Life presentation.

__MHR 2_ b. Description of Data Collection & Assessment Results:

Combined, 100% of the students scored 75% or better (43 students combined).

__MHR 2_ c. Use of Results to Improve Instructional Program:

IAE will continue placing high emphasis on oral presentation skills by stressing oral presentations across the curriculum.

Third Means of Assessment for Outcome Identified Above:

__MHR 2_ a. Means of Program Assessment & Criteria for Success:

The writing skills of MHR 155, 157, and 158 were measured by recording the scores from the Portfolio grading sheets. Writing skills are scored as 20% of the final grade for Module Two, Adult and Professional Development. Writing skills are considered for the Portfolio project as a whole. The Portfolio is the final project for Module Two. The Portfolio includes the student’s Personal Mission Statement, Resume, Transcripts, Autobiography, Life Road Map, Reaction Papers to three Self-Assessments Instruments administered through Module Two, and Personal Growth Plan.

The target score was at least 75% of the students will score 75% or better in the area of writing skills.

__MHR 2_ b. Description of Data Collection & Assessment Results:

Evaluation of writing skills considers grammar, punctuation, appearance, and overall writing quality.

Combined: 87% of the students scored 75% or better. 55 out of 63 students scored 75% or better.

__MHR 2_ c. Use of Results to Improve Instructional Program:

IAE will continue placing high emphasis on writing quality by stressing writing across the curriculum.

IAE will encourage Faculty Advisors (professors for Module Two) to refer anyone with a writing skills score under 75% to seek writing assistance through the Kresege Center.

Fouth Means of Assessment for Outcome Identified Above:

__MHR 2_ a. Means of Program Assessment & Criteria for Success:

Evaluation of the writing skills of students from two MHR groups using a regular assignment, the James Analysis Paper in Module Six (Biblical Perspectives). This assignment is due at week 33 of the MHR program. This assignment was collected and sent to our writing specialists (the same individual who evaluates the writing samples students submit before admission to MHR). The same writing rubric used for the writing sample was used for evaluating the James Paper. MHR 152, 153, and 154 were evaluated.

75% of the students will score 70% or better on their writing skills for this regular assignment.

__MHR 2_ b. Description of Data Collection & Assessment Results:

Combined, 100% of the students scored 70% or better. 43 students total in the three groups.

__MHR 2_ c. Use of Results to Improve Instructional Program:

IAE will continue placing high emphasis on written communication skills by stressing writing across the curriculum.

FORM C

ASSESSMENT REPORT

FOR

____Management and Human Relations___ ___Bachelors___________

(Instructional Degree Program) (Degree level)

____2006-2007_______________ ___May 30, 2007______________

(Assessment Period Covered) (Date submitted)

Intended Educational (Student) Outcome:

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MHR graduates will demonstrate competence in management through contemporary leadership skills, supervisory skills, and coaching skills.

First Means of Assessment for Outcome Identified Above:

_MHR 3_ a. Means of Program Assessment & Criteria for Success:

The Management and Leadership skills of MHR 147, 148, and 149 were measured by administering a Skill Development Survey at week 48 of the MHR program. Week 48 is the last night of Module Nine, Management and Leadership. This module is considered the “capstone” course for the degree in Management and Human Relations that pulls together a great deal of knowledge gained throughout the program. The students are encouraged to evaluate the topics of management and leadership as these topics relate to the entire MHR program and not just this final course.

As a part of IAE’s Outcomes Assessment efforts in Management and Leadership, three groups were chosen to evaluate their skill development through a survey administered at the end of their accelerated degree completion program.

The criterion for success was that 80% of the students would score 80% or better.

_MHR 3__ b. Description of Data Collection & Assessment Results:

The survey was administered to MHR 147, 148, and 149. The combined results were that 96% of the students scored 80% or better. 48 out of 50 students scored 80% or better.

_MHR 3_ c. Use of Results to Improve Instructional Program:

Continue placing high emphasis on Management and Leadership Skill Development.

Continue to incorporate current books, articles, and applicable examples throughout the MHR curriculum in regards to Management and Leadership.

Second Means of Assessment for Outcome Identified Above:

_MHR 3_ a. Means of Program Assessment & Criteria for Success:

The final assignment in the MHR modules is a summary paper. This is a capstone course for the MHR adult degree completion program. The content score for the summary paper will be considered. Three groups were chosen for evaluation, MHR 150, 151, and 152.

The criterion for success is that 80% of the students will score 80% or better.

_MHR 3_ b. Description of Data Collection & Assessment Results:

The combined scores for MHR 150, 151, and 152 was 96.6% of the students scored 80% or better. 57 out of 59 students scored 80% or better.

_MHR 3__ c. Use of Results to Improve Instructional Program:

Continue teaching and measuring management and leadership in the MHR program.

FORM C

ASSESSMENT REPORT

FOR

____Management and Human Relations___ ___Bachelors___________

(Instructional Degree Program) (Degree level)

____2006-2007_______________ ___May 30, 2007______________

(Assessment Period Covered) (Date submitted)

Intended Educational (Student) Outcome:

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MHR graduates will demonstrate ethical responsibility through self awareness of a personal value structure.

First Means of Assessment for Outcome Identified Above:

_MHR 4__ a. Means of Program Assessment & Criteria for Success:

The Ethical Responsibility perceptions of MHR 153, 154, and 155 were measured by administering a Pre and Post Survey. The same survey was administered at week seven (early in MHR) as was administered at week 43 (late in MHR—the last class night of Module Eight, Values: Personal and Social).

As a part of IAE’s Outcomes Assessment efforts in Ethical Responsibility, three groups, MHR 153, 154, and 155 were chosen to have their ethical responsibility perceptions (self-reporting) evaluated.

The criterion for success was that there will be a 10% increase the average responses from the pre-test to the post-test.

_MHR 4__ b. Description of Data Collection & Assessment Results:

The average of the pre-test was 73.64% . The average of the post-test was 81.33%. This is a 10% increase.

_MHR 4__ c. Use of Results to Improve Instructional Program:

Continue placing high emphasis on ethical responsibility, in all modules—not just in Module Eight.
There is a disconnect between the module eight curriculum and the survey used in the presentation of Post-Modernism. Post-Modernism has been incorporated in the Module Eight curriculum.
Because this is a self-reporting survey, many students “think” they have an understanding of their values and philosophies at the pre-test level. Once they have proceeded through our program, they realize they did not know as much as they stated in the early survey. We have added a pre-test comment to the survey to encourage more critical and honest responses.

Second Means of Assessment for Outcome Identified Above:

_MHR 4__ a. Means of Program Assessment & Criteria for Success:

The content score on the Philosophy of Life papers will be considered as a measurement for ethical responsibility. The content of the Philosophy of Life paper includes articulation of the meaning of life/worldview; basic assumptions regarding human nature, what happens upon death; what is of real value or importance to the individual students; definition of truth, beauty, and justice; how does philosophy of life reflect values or life goals: professional and personal; and how their philosophy of life is integrated with the MNU Experience. Three groups were measured, MHR 150, 151, and 153.

The criterion for success is that 75% of the students will score 75% or better on the content portion of their philosophy of life paper.

_MHR 4__ b. Description of Data Collection & Assessment Results:

Combined 98.2% of the students scored 75% or better. 55 out of 56 students scored 75% or better.

_MHR 4__ c. Use of Results to Improve Instructional Program:

Continue to emphasize ethical responsibility to all students, across the curriculum.

FORM C

ASSESSMENT REPORT

FOR

____Management and Human Relations___ ___Bachelors___________

(Instructional Degree Program) (Degree level)

____2006-2007_______________ ___May 30, 2007______________

(Assessment Period Covered) (Date submitted)

Intended Educational (Student) Outcome:

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MHR graduates will demonstrate adaptability through teamwork and work environment.

First Means of Assessment for Outcome Identified Above:

_MHR 5_ a. Means of Program Assessment & Criteria for Success:

The Adaptability and Team Work skills of MHR 156, 157, and 158 were measured by administering a Skill Development Survey after the class participated in The Desert Survival activity in Module One, Group and Organizational Behavior. The Desert Survival activity assists in developing skills in problem solving, adaptability, and team work. As a part of IAE’s Outcomes Assessment efforts in Adaptability and Team Work, three groups were chosen to have their adaptability and team work skills evaluated. The survey asked the students to rate their own skills using a Likert Style Scale, with 1 as strongly disagree, 2 as disagree, 3 as agree, and 4 as strongly agree.

The criterion for success was 70% of the students will score 70% or better.

_MHR 5__ b. Description of Data Collection & Assessment Results:

The combined results were 100% of the students scored better than 70% . 51 students scored 70% or better

_MHR 5__ c. Use of Results to Improve Instructional Program:

Continue placing high emphasis on adaptability and team work.

Second Means of Assessment for Outcome Identified Above:

_MHR 5__ a. Means of Program Assessment & Criteria for Success:

A worksheet was incorporated into the curriculum in Module 9 (last class) asking the students to define Teamwork and Adaptability.

The criterion for success was that 75% of the students will score 80% or better on the worksheet.

_MHR 5__ b. Description of Data Collection & Assessment Results:

Two groups were chosen to measure this criterion, MHR 150 and 152. Combined 78.3% of the students scored 80% or better on the worksheet. 29 out of 34 students scored 80% or better.

_MHR 5__ c. Use of Results to Improve Instructional Program:

Last year this goal was not met. Improvements were made to the Module Nine curriculum and this year the goal was achieved.

FORM C

ASSESSMENT REPORT

FOR

____ General Education___ ___Bachelors___________

(Instructional Degree Program) (Degree level)

____2006-2007_______________ ___May 30, 2007______________

(Assessment Period Covered) (Date submitted)

Intended Educational (Student) Outcome:

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Spiritual Development: Students will develop a clear understanding of the essential thought of biblical Christianity with will enable them to live a lifestyle honoring to God.

First Means of Assessment for Outcome Identified Above:

_GEBA 1__ a. Means of Program Assessment & Criteria for Success:

In the course, “Biblical Perspectives,” the James Paper (regular assignment) of the students was considered.

The criterion for success was that 75% of the students would score 75% or better.

_GEBA 1__ b. Description of Data Collection & Assessment Results:

MHR 150, 152, and 155 were evaluated for this outcome. 86.88% of the students scored 75% or better. 53 out of 61 of the students scored 75% or better.

_GEBA 1__ c. Use of Results to Improve Instructional Program:

Continue placing emphasis on Spiritual Development, impacting our students for the Kingdom of God.

FORM C

ASSESSMENT REPORT

FOR

____ General Education___ ___Bachelors___________

(Instructional Degree Program) (Degree level)

____2006-2007_______________ ___May 30, 2007______________

(Assessment Period Covered) (Date submitted)

Intended Educational (Student) Outcome:

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Critical Thinking—Math and Philosophy: Students will develop the ability to determine validity and reasonableness through an examination of information, argumentation, and experience.

First Means of Assessment for Outcome Identified Above:

_GEBA 3_ a. Means of Program Assessment & Criteria for Success:

In the course, “Statistical Methods and Research,” the Take Home Exam #2 of the students was considered.

The criterion for success was that 80% of the students would score 80% or better.

_GEBA 3__ b. Description of Data Collection & Assessment Results:

Three MHR groups were evaluated for their critical thinking skills using Take Home Exam #2, MHR 155, 156, and 157. Combined 92.85% of the students scored 80% or better. 52 out of 56 students scored 80% or better.

_GEBA 3__ c. Use of Results to Improve Instructional Program:

Continue placing emphasis on critical thinking through statistics/math.

Second Means of Assessment for Outcome Identified Above:

_GEBA 3__ a. Means of Program Assessment & Criteria for Success:

In the course, “Values: Personal and Social,” the Philosophy of Life Summary Paper of the students was considered. A rubric was used to grade the summary that was developed by the professors who teach this course. The criterion for success was that 75% of the students would score 75% or better.

_GEBA 3__ b. Description of Data Collection & Assessment Results:

Three groups, MHR 147, 150, and 151 were evaluated for this outcome. Combined, 98% of the students scored 75% or better. 51 out of 52 students scored 75% or better.

_GEBA 3__ c. Use of Results to Improve Instructional Program:

The goal was achieved. Last year only one group was evaluated and the criterion was not met. IAE will continue to emphasize critical thinking in philosophy in the Values module.

FORM C

ASSESSMENT REPORT

FOR

____ General Education___ ___Bachelors___________

(Instructional Degree Program) (Degree level)

____2006-2007_______________ ___May 30, 2007______________

(Assessment Period Covered) (Date submitted)

Intended Educational (Student) Outcome:

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Effective Communication: Students will be able to express their ideas clearly and effectively and will accurately interpret communication from others.

First Means of Assessment for Outcome Identified Above:

_GEBA 4_ a. Means of Program Assessment & Criteria for Success:

The effective communication skills were measured by evaluating a regular assignment: the DiSC Analysis.

The criterion for success was that 80% of the students will score 80% or better on this activity.

_GEBA 4__ b. Description of Data Collection & Assessment Results:

Three groups, MHR 153, 154, and 155 were evaluated the DiSC analysis in the final summary paper. Combined, 96.36% of the students scored 80% or better. 53 out of 55 students scored 80% or better.

_GEBA 4__ c. Use of Results to Improve Instructional Program:

Continue placing high emphasis on effective interpersonal communication.

FORM C

ASSESSMENT REPORT

FOR

____ General Education___ ___Associates_

(Instructional Degree Program) (Degree level)

____2006-2007_______________ ___May 30, 2007______________

(Assessment Period Covered) (Date submitted)

Intended Educational (Student) Outcome:

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Spiritual Development: Students will develop a clear understanding of the essential thought of biblical Christianity with will enable them to live a lifestyle honoring to God.

First Means of Assessment for Outcome Identified Above:

_GEAA 1 a. Means of Program Assessment & Criteria for Success:

In the course, “Discovering the New Testament” the New Testament Books Summaries Paper of the students was considered.

The criterion for success was that 80% of the students would score 80% or better.

_GEAA 1_ b. Description of Data Collection & Assessment Results:

Two sections of DNT were taught. One class taught by Lois Perrigo, the other class by Tony Venturella. Combined, 100% of the students scored 80% or better. 18 students scored 80% or better.

_GEAA 1_ c. Use of Results to Improve Instructional Program:

Continue placing emphasis on Spiritual Development.

FORM C

ASSESSMENT REPORT

FOR

____ General Education___ ___Associates___________

(Instructional Degree Program) (Degree level)

____2006-2007_______________ ___May 30, 2007______________

(Assessment Period Covered) (Date submitted)

Intended Educational (Student) Outcome:

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Self-Understanding: Students will accept themselves as persons of worth and will develop habits of living that are mentally and physically healthy.

First Means of Assessment for Outcome Identified Above:

_GEAA 2_ a. Means of Program Assessment & Criteria for Success:

The self-understanding skills of the students will be measured through the class “The Helping Relationship,” Worksheet Two.

The criterion for success is that 80% of the students will score 80% or better.

_GEAA 2__ b. Description of Data Collection & Assessment Results:

The Helping Relationship was taught in the Summer of 2006 and the Spring of 2007. The combined results are that 88.23% of the students scored 80% or better. 30 out of 34 students scored 80% or better.

_GEAA 2__ c. Use of Results to Improve Instructional Program:

IAE will continue placing emphasis on self-understanding. Two new classes are offered in the 2007-2008 schedule.

FORM C

ASSESSMENT REPORT

FOR

____ General Education___ ___Associates___________

(Instructional Degree Program) (Degree level)

____2006-2007_______________ ___May 30, 2007______________

(Assessment Period Covered) (Date submitted)

Intended Educational (Student) Outcome:

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Critical Thinking: Students will develop the ability to determine validity and reasonableness through an examination of information, argumentation and experience

First Means of Assessment for Outcome Identified Above:

_GEAA 3_ a. Means of Program Assessment & Criteria for Success:

In the class, Life and Meaning in the 21^st Century the assigned Comprehensive Paper was considered.

Criterion for success was that 80% of the students will score 80% or better.

_GEAA 3__ b. Description of Data Collection & Assessment Results:

83.3% of the students scored 80% or better. 10 out of 12 students scored 80% or better.

_GEAA 3__ c. Use of Results to Improve Instructional Program:

IAE will continue to emphasize Critical Thinking through offering MAPP classes to help students earn their AA degree.

Second Means of Assessment for Outcome Identified Above:

_GEAA 3__ a. Means of Program Assessment & Criteria for Success:

In the class, Algebraic Concepts and Applications the final exam and assignment was considered.

Criterion for success was that 80% of the students will score 80% or better.

_GEAA 3__ b. Description of Data Collection & Assessment Results:

88% of the students scored 80% or better. 15 out of 17 students scored 80% or better.

_GEAA 3__ c. Use of Results to Improve Instructional Program:

IAE will continue to emphasize Critical Thinking through offering MAPP classes to help students earn their AA degree.

FORM C

ASSESSMENT REPORT

FOR

____ General Education___ ___Associates___________

(Instructional Degree Program) (Degree level)

____2006-2007_______________ ___May 30, 2007______________

(Assessment Period Covered) (Date submitted)

Intended Educational (Student) Outcome:

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Effective Communication: Students will be able to express their ideas clearly and effectively and will accurately interpret communication from others.

First Means of Assessment for Outcome Identified Above:

_GEAA 4_ a. Means of Program Assessment & Criteria for Success:

The effective communication skills were measured by evaluating a regular assignment: the Final Research Paper in English Composition.

The criterion for success was that 80% of the students will score 80% or better on this assignment.

_GEAA 4__ b. Description of Data Collection & Assessment Results:

90% of the students scored 80% or better. 9 out of 10 students scored 80% or better.

_GEAA 4__ c. Use of Results to Improve Instructional Program:

Continue placing high emphasis on effective written communication.

Second Means of Assessment for Outcome Identified Above:

_GEAA 4__ a. Means of Program Assessment & Criteria for Success:

The Description Paper in English Composition was considered.

The criterion for success was that 80% of the students will score 80% or better.

_GEAA 4__ b. Description of Data Collection & Assessment Results:

100% of the students scored 80% or better. 10 students in the class.

_GEAA 4__ c. Use of Results to Improve Instructional Program:

Continue placing high emphasis on effective written communication.

Last year this goal was not met. Improvements were made to the instruction and curriculum resulting in improved scores.

Third Means of Assessment for Outcome Identified Above:

_GEAA 4_ a. Means of Program Assessment & Criteria for Success:

The effective communication skills were measured by evaluating speech critiques (professor/peer/self) in Public Speaking: College and Career.

The criterion for success was that 75% of the students will score 75% or better on this assignment.

_GEAA 4__ b. Description of Data Collection & Assessment Results:

100% of the students scored 75% or better. 14 students in the class.

_GEAA 4__ c. Use of Results to Improve Instructional Program:

Continue placing high emphasis on effective oral communication.

FORM C

ASSESSMENT REPORT

FOR

____ General Education___ ___Associates___________

(Instructional Degree Program) (Degree level)

____2006-2007_______________ ___May 30, 2007______________

(Assessment Period Covered) (Date submitted)

Intended Educational (Student) Outcome:

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Social Responsibility: History/Political Science/Government and Sociology/Economics/Criminal Justice. Students will become informed, concerned, and involved citizens in the world.

First Means of Assessment for Outcome Identified Above:

_ GEAA 5__ a. Means of Program Assessment & Criteria for Success:

In the course, GNHI 2353, American Freedom: the 1960s, the research topic paper was considered.

The criterion for success was that 80 of the students would score 80% or better.

_ GEAA 5__ b. Description of Data Collection & Assessment Results:

88.23% of the students scored 80% or better on their research topic paper. 15 out of 17 students scored 80% or better.

_ GEAA 5__ c. Use of Results to Improve Instructional Program:

Continue placing emphasis on citizenship.

Second Means of Assessment for Outcome Identified Above:

_GEAA 5_ a. Means of Program Assessment & Criteria for Success:

In the course, “Crime and Community,” the Field Experience paper of the students will be considered as demonstration of their informed, concerned, and involved citizenship.

The criterion for success was that 75% of the students would score 75% or better.

_GEAA 5__ b. Description of Data Collection & Assessment Results:

95% of the students scored 75% or better on their field experience paper. 19 out of 20 students scored 75% or better.

_ GEAA 5_ c. Use of Results to Improve Instructional Program:

Continue placing emphasis on citizenship.

FORM C

ASSESSMENT REPORT

FOR

____ General Education___ ___Associates___________

(Instructional Degree Program) (Degree level)

____2006-2007_______________ ___May 30, 2007______________

(Assessment Period Covered) (Date submitted)

Intended Educational (Student) Outcome:

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Scientific Literacy: Students will develop an informed perspective and respect for the created order and use the methods of scientific inquiry to explore it.

First Means of Assessment for Outcome Identified Above:

_GEAA 6_ a. Means of Program Assessment & Criteria for Success:

In the course, “Contemporary Science,” the Scientific Method Paper of the students was considered.

The criterion for success was that 80% of the students would score 80% or better.

_ GEAA 6__ b. Description of Data Collection & Assessment Results:

82.1% of the students scored 80% or better. 23 out of 28 students scored 80% or better.

_ GEAA 6__ c. Use of Results to Improve Instructional Program:

Continue placing emphasis on Scientific Methods.

Second Means of Assessment for Outcome Identified Above:

_ GEAA 6__ a. Means of Program Assessment & Criteria for Success:

In the course, “Contemporary Science,” the Research Paper of the students was considered.

The criterion for success was that 80% of the students would score 80% or better.

_ GEAA 6__ b. Description of Data Collection & Assessment Results:

82.1% of the students scored 80% or better on their Research Paper. 23 out of 28 students scored 80% or better.

_ GEAA 6__ c. Use of Results to Improve Instructional Program:

Continue placing emphasis on Scientific Research.

FORM C

ASSESSMENT REPORT

FOR

____ General Education___ ___Associates_

(Instructional Degree Program) (Degree level)

____2006-2007_______________ ___May 30, 2007______________

(Assessment Period Covered) (Date submitted)

Intended Educational (Student) Outcome:

___

Aesthetic Literacy: Students will develop a discerning awareness of the language and literature of diverse art forms and will be able to recognize, interpret, and use creative artistic expressions.

First Means of Assessment for Outcome Identified Above:

_GEAA 7 a. Means of Program Assessment & Criteria for Success:

In the course, GNEN 2153, Studies in the Theory of American Humor, an assignment where students were to identify types of humor was considered.

The criterion for success was that 75% of the students would score 75% or better.

_ GEAA 7_ b. Description of Data Collection & Assessment Results:

100% of the students scored 75% or better. 19 students in the class.

_ GEAA 7_ c. Use of Results to Improve Instructional Program:

Continue to emphasis aesthetic literacy through literature.

Second Means of Assessment for Outcome Identified Above:

_ GEAA 7_ a. Means of Program Assessment & Criteria for Success:

In the course, GNEN 2153, Studies in the Theory of American Humor, a pre-test and post-test was considered.

Criterion for success was that 80% of the students would score 70% or better on the post-test.

_ GEAA 7_ b. Description of Data Collection & Assessment Results:

100% of the students scored 70% or better on the post-test. 19 students in class. Scores on the pre-test were 0 or 1 out of 10. Scores on the post-test were 10 out 10.

_ GEAA 7_ c. Use of Results to Improve Instructional Program:

Continue to emphasize aesthetic literacy through Literature.

FORM C

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