Assessment Report Standard Format
July 1, 2007 - June 30, 2008
PROGRAM(S) ASSESSED : African & African American Studies Program
ASSESSMENT COORDINATOR : Dr. Paul Griffin
YEAR ____4______ of a _____5_____YEAR CYCLE
1. ASSESSMENT MEASURES EMPLOYED
I conducted telephone interviews with two of AFS graduates during this
period. One remains employed at Wal-Mart and the other is completing a
Ph.D. study at Indiana University in Sociology, with a focus on African
Americans. AFS also reviewed and approved one Senior Research Project
paper. Mr. Iotha Roberts--the graduating senior--presented and defended this
paper on May 16, 2008 before AFS faculty, students, staff, and others.
2. ASSESSMENT FINDINGS
The graduate was to have knowledge of the history of the African American
experience; knowledge and ability to research and properly interpret extant
sources; knowledge of the impact of race and racism on Black life; knowledge
of ways to be successful despite the obstacles of race and racism, economic
poverty, and other social problems one may encounter; knowledge of
significant African American figures; knowledge of how to effectively
communicate through both writing and speaking. Based on telephone
interviews with two graduates and the Senior Research project, it is clear that
AFS is reaching its goals.
3. PROGRAM IMPROVEMENTS
None planned at this time.
4. ASSESSMENT PLAN COMPLIANCE
No deviations from stated plan.
5. NEW ASSESSMENT DEVELOPMENTS
None planned at this time.
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