Assessment of Student Learning-Global Cultural Studies

Global Cultural Studies 2009-2010:

Direct measure: Six students participated, in which four marketingsales and planning
assignments were assessed andtwo exams. A total of three BMGT 205 classesfrom Fall 2011 and Spring
2012 are included inthe assessment. Students assignment gradesaveraged a GPA of 3.6 compared to a
classaverage of 3.4. Exam grades averaged 89%compared to a class average of 86%. Threestudents
received a rubric score of 3 (exceedsstandards) and threereceived a rubric score of 2(meets standard)

Second Direct Measure: Six students participated, in which coursegrades were based on four
assignments, twoexams and attendance. A total of three BMGT205 classes from Fall 2011 and Spring
2012are included in the assessment. Averagecourse GPA for students was 3.7 compared to3.3 for the
class average. A 3.7 GPA iscategorized as good

Recommendations/Actions:

Direct Measure: Continue to monitor the progress of students and interview students during
registration periods to better understand their successes/challenges

Indirect Measure: Continue to monitor the progress of students and interview students during
registration periods to better understand their successes/challenges.

Solutions:

None listed.

Funeral Service 2012-2013:

Direct measure:

Second Direct Measure:

Recommendations/Actions:

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Solutions:

None listed.

Forensic Science 2012-2013:

 Direct measure: Targeted questions embedded in exams and scored according to a class grade
supplied by the professor and according to a rubric (attached)

Indirect Measure: Examine grades for select exams and assignments for BIO 341 , grouping
students by good (cumulative GPA = 3.0 to4.0), average (cumulative GPA = 2.0 to 2.9) and poor
(cumulative GPA = <2.0). These grade scores will be compared to the class average to determine the
status of Funeral Service students.

Recommendations/Actions:

Direct Measure: Continue to monitor the progress of students and when registering for classes,
make them aware of the challenges of the course (BIOL 341,Environmental Health) to prepare them for
a rigorous study

Indirect Measure: Continue to monitor the progress of students and when registering for
classes, make them aware of the challenges of the course (BIOL341, Environmental Health) to prepare
them for a rigorous study. The professor of the course will also evaluate the course structure to possibly
develop better ways to engage Funeral Service students

Solutions:

None listed.

Funeral Services 2015-2016:

Direct measure: In Abnormal Psychology (PSYC 204), the objective(ability to differentiate)was

assessed using two of the course’s midterm exams. Both exams holistically address the objective and are
attached. The mean exam scores for the exams were as follows: Exam 1Exam
2CombinedFun85.582.084.5Non-Fun84.069.574.1Combined76.883.479.

Second Direct Measure: None taken

Recommendations/Actions:

Faculty will continue their dedication to education and preparing students for careers in funeral
services. Next year-2016/17

Solutions:

None listed.

Forensic Science 2015-2016:

Direct measure: 370 :All 14 students came withinacceptable levels of ethical

rubricoutstandingScores ranged from 14-12 where 15–11 was considered outstanding301:Moot Court
testimony on lab testprotocolTotal possible 90 points from rubric{90-80} 7 students’{80–70} 3
students{Below 70} 1 student
 Second Direct Measure: 370 :Rubrics were given to students toalso judge their peers and
averageresults did not differ fromdirectmeasures.301:Results given in Jury reviewUnder peer/ jury
review, 7 studentswere deemed expert witnesses4 students failed to meet the jury’sreview and were
deemed not expertsin their field by jury of peers.

Recommendations/Actions:

Direct Measure: 370 :Totally rethink option to allow for ethical dilemma during the
experimentation, not just theexperiment.301:I plan to have a second trial each year with a guest
judge to see how this affects students.

Indirect Measure: 370 :Next time, I will have only half the students do the same experiment and
half do another, to allow them less understanding and add to questions need to evaluate.301:I
plan to have peer review done with no history of the experiments to be taken to allow for
concentration on the individual rather than the science

Solutions:

None listed.

Forensic Science 2012-2013:

Direct measure: Targeted questions embedded in exams and scored according to a class grade
supplied by the professor and according to a rubric (attached)

Indirect Measure: Examine grades for select exams and assignments for BIO 341 , grouping
students by good (cumulative GPA = 3.0 to4.0), average (cumulative GPA = 2.0 to 2.9) and poor
(cumulative GPA = <2.0). These grade scores will be compared to the class average to determine the
status of Funeral Service students.

Recommendations/Actions:

Direct Measure: Continue to monitor the progress of students and when registering for classes,
make them aware of the challenges of the course (BIOL 341,Environmental Health) to prepare them for
a rigorous study

Indirect Measure: Continue to monitor the progress of students and when registering for
classes, make them aware of the challenges of the course (BIOL341, Environmental Health) to prepare
them for a rigorous study. The professor of the course will also evaluate the course structure to possibly
develop better ways to engage Funeral Service students

Solutions:

None listed.
Forensic Science 2017-2018:

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Solutions:

None listed.

Forensic Science 2017-2018:

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Solutions:

None listed.

Forensic Science 2018-2019:

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Solutions:

None listed.