Willow International Community College Center
Program Review Goals & SLO Assessment
Annual Progress Report
Program
Year
Contacts
Criminology
2012
Garry C. Elliott
XX Program Review report submitted previous Fall, no Annual Progress report needed.
Goal
(as appropriate, identify
the campus where the
recommendation applies)
1.
Proposed
Timeline
Activities/Facilities/
Curriculum/Equipment
Necessary to Accomplish
Goal
Resources
Needed,
Include
Estimate Costs
Status
Outcome
Provide any additional changes made to the Program that were not a part of your Program Review report.
2. List in detail any new Program needs and a brief rational for this need.
3. Summarize the progress your Program has made this year on SLO assessment.
4. Provide any additional information that your Program would like to share.
Program Review/SLO Annual Progress Report – approved 08/23/2012
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STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES & ASSESSMENT
COURSE SLO REPORT
COURSE ASSESSED
Criminology 6: Criminal law in the Fall of 2012
COURSE SLOS ASSESSED
Outcomes:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Assemble the various historical and developmental concepts of the criminal statues into a
logical sequence.
Identify, define, and differentiate various crimes by means of the elements of those crimes
(corpus delicti).
Evaluate a given set of facts and then determine which crimes, if any, have been committed.
Compare crimes in terms of classification in order to demonstrate the appropriate response in
the field relative to the type and amount of force to be used in apprehension.
Demonstrate familiarity with appropriate California codes (PC, H & S, W & I, VC)
Interpret and use the vocabulary of the legal profession.
DESCRIPTION OF ASSESSMENT(S)
Post-class assessment:
SLO#1 was assessed through four take home essay questions on the final.
SLO #2 was assessed through two class presentations where they were to locate in the local media,
an alleged crime; identify the penal code, or appropriate code section; list its elements or
corpus and explain their thoughts to the class as to the guilt or innocence of the accused. For
this assessment an average of each student scores were calculated.
SLO #3 was assessed through students being asked to respond to an essay question on their finals.
They reviewed a crime scenario and were instructed to: Identify which crime had been
committed, if any, and provide the penal code section for that crime as well as its corpus.
SLO #4 was assessed by students addressing two multiple choice questions on their final.
SLO # 5: for this assessment, students answered an essay question on their finals. The instructions
for that question were: this portion of your examination requires that you create three
scenarios, using three different codes (PC, W&I, and either VC or H&S). Therefore; create a
scenario which involves a violation of the Penal Code, list the section and its corpus. Next,
create a scenario which involves a violation of a Welfare and Institutions Code, and then list
that section along with its corpus. Finally, create a scenario which involves a violation of
either the Vehicle Code or the Health and Safety code; list the section along with its corpus.
Each students essay was reviewed for the above requirements and then scored.
SLO #6: for this assessment, students answered 10 multiple choice questions on their final.
EXPECTED LEVEL(S) OF ACHIEVEMENT
70%
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF RESULTS
SLO #1 = 91%. SLO 2 = 70%. SLO #3 = 87%. SLO # 4 = 85%. SLO #5 = 82%. SLO #6 = 77%.
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ANALYSIS OF RESULTS
(WERE EXPECTED LEVELS OF ACHIEVEMENT
GENERALLY EXCEEDED, MET, OR NOT MET, AND WHY?)
The overall results were very favorable.
Overall, analysis indicates the students met the SLO standard for retention.
WHAT CHANGES, IF ANY, ARE NEEDED TO INCREASE
STUDENT SUCCESS?
Assessment tools will be checked and revised where appropriate.
IF CHANGES ARE MADE, HOW AND WHY DO YOU EXPECT
THEM TO INCREASE STUDENT SUCCESS?
N/A
IF CHANGES ARE MADE, WHEN WILL THEY BE
IMPLEMENTED?
N/A
COURSE SLO REPORT
COURSE ASSESSED
Criminology 14: Multicultural Issues within Public Safety in the Fall of 2012
COURSE SLOS ASSESSED
Outcomes:
1. Evaluate and develop techniques to more effectively communicate with people from various
cultures and ethnicities for better relationships between the community and the criminal
justice system.
2. Use and evaluate the vocabulary of the various cultures and ethnicities within their
community, as well as the vocabulary of the criminal justice system.
3. Describe ways in which culture and ethnicity impact relations between community and
criminal justice professionals.
DESCRIPTION OF ASSESSMENT(S)
Post-class assessment: accomplished through essay questions given to the students on the day of
their final. Students were allowed to choose either question number 1 or 2 for SLO # 1 and all
answered number 3 for SLO # 3.
.
EXPECTED LEVEL(S) OF ACHIEVEMENT
70%
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF RESULTS
SLO #1 = 87%. SLO 2 = 85%. SLO #3 = 75%.
ANALYSIS OF RESULTS
(WERE EXPECTED LEVELS OF ACHIEVEMENT
GENERALLY EXCEEDED, MET, OR NOT MET, AND WHY?)
The overall results were very favorable.
Overall, analysis indicates the students met the SLO standard for retention.
WHAT CHANGES, IF ANY, ARE NEEDED TO INCREASE
STUDENT SUCCESS?
Assessment tools will be checked and revised where appropriate.
Program Review/SLO Annual Progress Report – approved 08/23/2012
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IF CHANGES ARE MADE, HOW AND WHY DO YOU EXPECT
THEM TO INCREASE STUDENT SUCCESS?
N/A
IF CHANGES ARE MADE, WHEN WILL THEY BE
IMPLEMENTED?
N/A
COURSE SLO REPORT
COURSE ASSESSED
Criminology 20: Introduction to Corrections in the Spring of 2012
COURSE SLOS ASSESSED
Outcomes:
1.
Recognize various historical and developmental concepts of corrections and correctional
institutions.
2. Define and identify the various classifications of prisoners, as well as the appropriate
treatment programs for rehabilitation
3. Comprehend the various applicable codes and rules as they relate to corrections.
4. Apply the vocabulary used by officers within the field of corrections.
DESCRIPTION OF ASSESSMENT(S)
Post-class assessment accomplished through the following methods.
SLO’s #1 & 2. Multiple choice questions. SLO#3 essay question. SLO#4 matching
EXPECTED LEVEL(S) OF ACHIEVEMENT
70%
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF RESULTS
SLO #1 = 93%. SLO 2 = 96%. SLO #3 = 85%. SLO # 4 = 100%
ANALYSIS OF RESULTS
(WERE EXPECTED LEVELS OF ACHIEVEMENT
GENERALLY EXCEEDED, MET, OR NOT MET, AND WHY?)
Overall assessment is favorable. Students met all of the four SLO objectives.
WHAT CHANGES, IF ANY, ARE NEEDED TO INCREASE
STUDENT SUCCESS?
In addition to the re-writing of SLO #2, a review of class notes and power point presentation should be
accomplished. Overall, analysis indicates the students met the SLO standard for retention. .
IF CHANGES ARE MADE, HOW AND WHY DO YOU EXPECT
THEM TO INCREASE STUDENT SUCCESS?
N/A
IF CHANGES ARE MADE, WHEN WILL THEY BE
IMPLEMENTED?
N/A
Program Review/SLO Annual Progress Report – approved 08/23/2012
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COURSE SLO REPORT
COURSE ASSESSED
Criminology 1: Introduction to Criminology in the Spring of 2012
COURSE SLOS ASSESSED
Outcomes:
 1. Identify the major components of the criminal justice system.
 2. Describe the differences between federal and state courts.
 3. Identify the major theories which attempt to explain crime causation.
 4. Identify the processes by which a criminal case progresses from investigation to appeal.
5. Identify the Bill of Rights Amendments that have the greatest impact on the criminal justice
system
DESCRIPTION OF ASSESSMENT(S)
Post-class assessment: accomplished through adjunct faculty who assessed the above SLO’s
through a series of multiple choice questions. .
EXPECTED LEVEL(S) OF ACHIEVEMENT
70%
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF RESULTS
SLO #1 = 97%. SLO 2 = 82%. SLO #3 = 87%. SLO # 4 = 79%. SLO #5 = 72%. SLO #6 = 74%
ANALYSIS OF RESULTS
(WERE EXPECTED LEVELS OF ACHIEVEMENT
GENERALLY EXCEEDED, MET, OR NOT MET, AND WHY?)
Overall assessment reveals that the SLOs are being met.
WHAT CHANGES, IF ANY, ARE NEEDED TO INCREASE
STUDENT SUCCESS?
Higher averages for objectives #5 and #6 can be obtained by amending the lesson plan to facilitate a
better understanding of the applicable subject areas. Also, although the outcome of #2 is favorable,
the question which is tested may be amended for a clearly understanding by the students.
IF CHANGES ARE MADE, HOW AND WHY DO YOU EXPECT
THEM TO INCREASE STUDENT SUCCESS?
N/A
IF CHANGES ARE MADE, WHEN WILL THEY BE
IMPLEMENTED?
N/A
Program Review/SLO Annual Progress Report – approved 08/23/2012
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COURSE SLO REPORT
COURSE ASSESSED
Criminology 8: Criminal Investigations in the Spring of 2012
COURSE SLOS ASSESSED
Outcomes:
1. Describe and explain the sequential conceptual stages in a criminal investigation.
2. Distinguish the relevant techniques and protocol of evidence collection, preservation, and
linking analysis.
3. Recognize ethical principles in an investigation and present an appropriate response.
4.
Examine the concept of probable cause, elements of a crime, and other appropriate basic
Criminal Justice principles and their importance in the process of an investigation.
DESCRIPTION OF ASSESSMENT(S)
Post-class assessment: accomplished through one essay response and one multiple-choice in
assessing SLO #1 and four multiple-choice questions to address the other SLO’s.#2-4.
EXPECTED LEVEL(S) OF ACHIEVEMENT
70%
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF RESULTS
SLO #1 = 100%. SLO 2 = 61%. SLO #3 = 77%. SLO # 4 = 70%
ANALYSIS OF RESULTS
(WERE EXPECTED LEVELS OF ACHIEVEMENT
GENERALLY EXCEEDED, MET, OR NOT MET, AND WHY?)
With the exception of SLO # 2, the overall results were very favorable.
It appears after studying the results for SLO #2 that the wording of the questions left the students
confused. The material was adequately covered and students had previously shown that they were
familiar with the subject matter, however, that being said, there still is room for improvement in that
area
WHAT CHANGES, IF ANY, ARE NEEDED TO INCREASE
STUDENT SUCCESS?
In addition to the re-writing of SLO #2, a review of class notes and power point presentation should be
accomplished. Overall, analysis indicates the students met the SLO standard for retention. .
IF CHANGES ARE MADE, HOW AND WHY DO YOU EXPECT
THEM TO INCREASE STUDENT SUCCESS?
N/A
IF CHANGES ARE MADE, WHEN WILL THEY BE
IMPLEMENTED?
N/A
Program Review/SLO Annual Progress Report – approved 08/23/2012
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