Outcome Measures
1. Students will complete a deparatmental, comprehensive examination
Research Completed
Analysis of student files to determine pass rate
Flndings Review
99.7% pass rate in the past 6 years Annual review by
(approximate 80% on first attempt) Departmental
Chairperson/Program
Director
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Actions
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2. Students will elect to compete Review of thesis course a Master's thesis in lieu of departmental, comprehensive registration and completion exam
100%completion of students registeringfor thesis
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Annual review by
Departmental
ChairpersonlProgram
Director
Continue outcome measurz

Analysis of test scores provided by graduating students
100% pass rate (91 % pass rate on first attempt)
Annual review by
Departmental
ChairpersorVProgram
Director
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2002;all graduates from 1998 to 2002 surveyed for feedback
Useful feedback obtained regarding course additions, revisions, and areas to be strengthened. Analyzec and discussed by the faculty with selective changes implemented
Biennual surveying and analysis to be done by
Department
ChairpersonlProgram
Director and shared with faculty
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Interviewedall 14 students graduating in 2004
1. Unanimous praise for scope of academic preparation and clinical experiences
Annual review by
Chairperson and shared witt faculty
Continue outcome measurc
2. Usual suggestions obtained for logistical scheduling of courses
3. Feedback obtained that will enable students to prepare licensure and certification applications in a more timely manner

6. The ChairpersonlProgram
Director will audit student course work and practicum progress on i semester-by-semester basis
1. Development and implementation of materials for tracking student progress in completing academic and clinical requirements
Each student now receives updatec reports showing courses completed
, courses needed for graduation, clinical practica completed and specified practica hours needed on a semester-by-semester
Semester-by-semester review of this outcome
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This outcome procedure significantlycontributed to
CAA decision for full reaccredidation
Copies of analyses placed in studer file, provided to the student, and given to the clinical director to be used for practicum assignments
2. Analysis conducted for each student in the graduate program

Department or
Name:
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Speech and Hearing
Program Name:
1
M.A. in Speech Pathologyand Audiology
NCA Level 2 Assessment Criteria Meets Level 2 Criteria? Y or N
1. Goals :
The Program has specific student learning or student service goals. These goals reflect the discipline or service area professional standards
Y
Action Steps to get to Level 2
1
Completed By:
[
Benjamin Wallace
Date:
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9/23/2002
Timetable for Action Steps
(see base NCA time chart)
I
I
Assistance
Steps Taken
Requested? as Scheduled?
(YedNo)
(YedNo)
If yes,
If no, explain specify at at bottom bottom
Goal is in place: To prepare Action complete; annual students to qualify for profressional review certification and licensure in speech language pathology
Yes No

2. Outcomes :
Outcomes that are directly measurable are definedfor each goal.
Y
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3.
Completed :
* Research is systematically
' conducted to evaluate success
01 failure in achieving student
1 learning or service outcomes.
Y
4. Findings :
* Research results are analyzed and interpreted; findings are determined.
Y
Outcomes are in place; comprehensive examination or thesis; PRAXIS exam; alumni surve!
Action complete; annual review
Yes
Annual review of performance on comprehensiveexam, thesis, and
PRAXIS exam; alumni survey conductedwith each ASHA accredition review
Action complete; annual review
Yes
Discussion of outcomes by faculty and chairperson at department meetings each semester
Action complete; annual review
Yes

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5. Review Process :
* Findings are discussed and reviewed by appropriate groups and individuals; recommendations are made for action.
Y
6. Actions :
Recommendationsare acted upon.
Y
7.
Improvement :
Actions result in documented improvements in student learning or services.
Y
Changes in comprehensive exam Action complete; annual format and/or grading are instituted review as needed; suggestions from a l u m survey are implemented
Yes
Action by faculty to adjust comprehensive exam questions andor grading
Action complete; annual review
Yes
Pass rate for comprehensive exam Action complete; annual continues to be 100% review
Yes