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Student Learning Outcomes Assessment
Program: BA—Anthropology
Objective Assessed
Direct
Direct Measure Results
Measure
Objective 1:
Exit
Develop and
Exam
demonstrate basic
knowledge and
understanding of
key concepts
associated with
three of the four
sub-fields of
anthropology
(archaeology,
physical
anthropology, and
sociocultural
anthropology).
Academic Year: 2014-2015
Indirect
Measure
Indirect Proposed
Proposed Action
Measure Action Items
Items for Program1
Results for Assessment
Tool
During this
Grades
N/A
assessment cycle, 8 earned in
students completed ANTH381
the exit exam. All 8 (Course not
students met or
offered
exceeded our target during this
of receiving a “C” or assessment
better on the exam. cycle)
Mapping the
responses to specific
sub-fields reveled
the following:
A) The average score
for questions related
to cultural
anthropology
content was 78%,
physical
anthropology
content was 75%,
and archaeological
knowledge was 84%.
Therefore, total
scores for each of the
subdisciplines
exceeded our
minimum
expectations of 70%
for this Objective.
B) However, when
considering
We will
continue to
use the new
Exam Exit to
assess
student
knowledge
during the
2015-2016
assessment
cycle.
After this cycle the
Exit Exam will be
reviewed with the
new faculty
member of the
Anthropology
Program to ensure
that it adequately
reflects the key
learning objectives
of his/her teaching
strategies. The
Anthropology
Program will also
discuss all the
SLOAs for the
program and how
these can be meet
across our
curriculum. The
action items from
the 2014-2015 will
be discussed with
the new faculty
member.
Action Items
Implemented
This Year
Objective to be
Assessed Next Year
The Concept Test
and Content Test
were discarded, and
a new integrated
Exit Exam was
developed with new
questions. A
concerted effort was
made to ensure that
questions on the
exam reflect key
areas of
anthropological
knowledge and the
questions were
unambiguous in
nature.
Objective 2:
Demonstrate an
understanding
of the culture
concept and of
related
concepts,
including
cultural
relativism and
holism.
The curriculum for
ANTH400 Capstone
Seminar in
Anthropology was
completely revised
along the lines of the
action plan from the
2014-2015 report.
ANTH381
Specifically, 4 essays
Anthropology
are now assigned on
Theory will taught which the students
during the next
receive significant
assessment cycle. feedback regarding
individual questions
mapped to the
subdisciplines, the
students failed to
meet the target of
70% or better
correct responses for
6 of the 23 (26%) of
the questions related
to cultural
anthropology , 8 of
the 23 (35%) of the
questions related
physical
anthropology, and 4
of the 23 (17%)
questions related to
archaeology.
C) For the questions
that the students
failed to meet the
target, there seems
to be no particular
pattern as to the
type or specific area
of knowledge that
the students are
failing to master. Of
course, a sample size
of 8 may account
this apparent
random nature and
as we continue to
collect data, a better
picture may emerge
related to the
students’
understanding of
anthropological
concepts.
The proposed
content and style.
pedagogical
These 4 essays are
changes – (1) the then re-written by
giving of quizzes the students
for specific reading incorporating the
assignments, (2) feedback. These
the inclusion of
essays cover ethical
questions on tests issues in
to develop
anthropology and
students’ critical will be available to
thinking skills, and help assess the
(3) the
anthropology
incorporation of a program’s SLOAs
writing
#3-#5.
assignment on
which the students
will receive
significant
feedback – will
need to be
conveyed to the
temporary
instructor.
1It
should be noted that the Anthropology Program is in a significant period of transition. Our cultural anthropologist is retiring and the
Anthropology faculty will be reduced from 2.5 FTE to 2.0 FTE in Fall 2016. We anticipate the hiring of a temporary faculty member to instruct
ANTH 381, an core course in our assessment plan, this Spring Semester. By Fall 2016, we will have a tenure track position joining our Physical
Anthropologist. At this point, we do not know if the new position will be a Cultural Anthropologist or an Archaeologist. Depending on who is hired,
the Anthropology curriculum and our assessment plan will need to be thoroughly revalued following this reduction in anthropology faculty.
Criminal Justice
Student Learning Outcomes Assessment, 2015-2016
AA – Criminal Justice
Objective
Assessed
Direct Measure
Direct Measure
Results
Indirect
Measure
Analysis of
Indirect
Measure
Results
Proposed Action Items
Implemented Action Items
Diversity
Scenario
Response
Criminal justice
students are not
knowledgeable
and/or are ignorant
on the
administrative
roles of law
enforcement and
what the qualities
and abilities are
needed beyond
patrol experience.
Selfassessment
Overall
results
indicate an
average of
125.8. On
the cultural
competency
measure,
this
indicates:
100 to 129
Points:
CHANGE
AGENT
None
None
BA – Criminal Justice
Objective
Assessed
Direct Measure
Direct Measure
Results
Indirect
Measure
Analysis of
Indirect
Measure
Results
Proposed Action Items
Implemented Action Items
Diversity
Written Exam
Undergraduate
students in their
final
class/semester of
the criminal justice
major (BA),
Selfassessment
Overall
results
indicate an
average of
125.1. On the
cultural
Determine standard
citation style for papers
and presentations (APA)
Proposal revision of CRIM 395 internship
sent to UWCC for approval (Fall 2015)
1. Prerequisite: CRIM 295
2. Consideration of the application of
knowledge of criminal justice system
Implement online
research skills & citation
demonstrate
knowledge of
disparities and
potential for unfair
practices and/or
policies inherent in
the criminal justice
system
competency
measure,
this
indicates:
100 to 129
Points:
CHANGE
AGENT
module for incorporation
into ALL relevant CRIMdesignated courses
Assess the types of
writing and research
assignments in various CJ
classes and any required
presentations.
Consider revamping
FYE to include writing
and citation, resumes, and
research skills.
components, criminology, and related
courses via questions that require minipapers in lieu of a major paper (15-20
pages)