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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)