Download Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders: Assessment Plan

Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders: Assessment Plan
Five dimensions
1. Scholarship and
Knowledge: By developing a
well-rounded educational
foundation which
incorporates learning
through experience, by
becoming scholars in their
chosen fields, and by
dedicating themselves to the
advancement of knowledge,
students are prepared for
advanced study, for their
careers, and for lifelong
learning.
2. Intellectual inquiry and
communication: By
developing the abilities of
intellectual inquiry and
communication, students are
able to learn effectively,
express ideas and concepts
clearly, and apply their
knowledge to new situations
they encounter.
Learning outcomes
1.1. Students will
acquire a core body of
knowledge of the
discipline, specifically
the normal processes of
human communication,
common disorders of
human communication,
and common principles
and procedures
associated with clinical
practice within the
discipline (scholarship
and knowledge).
Indicators of engagement
1.1. Students will be
academically prepared for
advanced study in the discipline.
Measurement
1. Method of Achievement: student
audits
Measure of Achievement:
At least 80% of the seniors will be
able to meet the minimum GPA
requirements (3.0) for admission into a
graduate school or professional degree
program.
2.1. Students will express
their ideas clearly and
effectively both orally
and in writing in the
classroom, clinic and
other departmental
activities.
2.1. Students will demonstrate
critical thinking and problemsolving skills essential for their
level of education within the
discipline,
2.2. Students will demonstrate
that they can apply their
knowledge to new situations,
including clinical observation
reports, presentations, projects,
writing assignments in courses
and critiques of research articles.
2. Method of Achievement:
Capstone/research experience
Measure of Achievement: At least 80%
of the seniors will achieve a B or
better in Senior Seminar or the
Research Practicum.
Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders: Assessment Plan
3. Community building: By
welcoming and working with
others, regardless of race,
ethnicity, religion, or gender,
students build an inclusive
community which leads to
respect and compassion for
human life and the dignity of
each person.
3.1. Students will
demonstrate the ability to
work effectively and
collaboratively with
others in social,
academic, and clinical
activities.
3.1. Students will demonstrate
knowledge of and appreciation
for diversity within the discipline
and the community.
3b. Students will demonstrate
acceptance of and respect for
differences.
3. Method of Achievement:
Capstone/research experience;
Measure of Achievement: At least 80%
of students will demonstrate
knowledge and appreciation of
diversity on capstone/research project.
4. Leadership and service: By
serving others and by
promoting social justice,
students become men and
women for others who lead
by their example.
4.1 Students will
demonstrate a
commitment to service in
the spirit of social justice,
by leading through
example.
4a. Students are encouraged to
participate in departmental,
college, and community
organizations.
4b. Students are encouraged to
volunteer in service activities
and events.
4c. Students are encouraged to
join the student organization, the
National Student SpeechLanguage-Hearing Association.
4. Method of Achievement:
capstone/research experience
Measure of Achievement: At least 80%
of seniors will demonstrate a
commitment to social justice in their
capstone/research experience.
5. Spirituality and values: By
developing their spirituality,
values, and openness to the
transcendent, students
determine principles to guide
their actions and their
relationships with others.
5.1. Students will
demonstrate the ability to
make informed and
ethical decisions
pertaining to personal,
social, and academic
experience
5a. Students will demonstrate
the practice of values-based selfreflection in the classroom,
observations, and other
departmental activities.
5b. Students will demonstrate
knowledge of ethical conduct as
outlined by a professional code
of ethics (e.g., the American
Speech-Language-Hearing
Association).
5. Method of Achievement:
capstone/research experience; class
performance in Clinical Methods
Measure of Achievement:
At least 80% of the seniors will
demonstrate values-based selfreflection on their capstone/research
experience.
At least 80% of the students will
successfully respond to at least 80% of
the questions concerning the
ASHA Code of Ethics in the Clinical
Methods course.