Western Carolina University
College Student Personnel Program
Educational Leadership and Foundations Department
CEAP Annual Assessment Report for 2007-2008
Primary Contact Name/Info: Cheryl Joy Daly, Program Director
Student Learning
Outcome(s) Assessed in
2008-2009
Western Carolina University
CSP has established cognitive,
affective, and behavioral goals
for the program, which are
addressed through classes,
internships, graduate
assistantships, and individual
and group interactions between
students and faculty.
Encourage professional
development and professional
socialization; Encourage
involvement in professional
organizations; and enhance
student marketability.
Assist CSP students in
developing their professional
competencies through field
experience that are linked
appropriately with theoryoriented courses.
CSP student competencies and
work habits on internships.
Method(s) of
Assessment
The Internship evaluation
survey provides both
qualitative and quantitative
information from site
supervisors, to improve the
intern’s strengths/
weaknesses and
professional development
needs.
Count number of students
who were successful in
finding professional work in
the field through professional
networking, conference
participation, and faculty
couching.
Student Faculty evaluation
are analyzed to improve the
learning experience in the
classroom.
Students complete a
comprehensive exam that is
not connected to the
capstone course.
Results of Assessment
Every student intern was
evaluated using the internship
survey and this information was
combined with the course
assignments in the internship
seminar to provide a more
comprehensive assessment of
student progress.
In Fall 2007 and Spring 08
internship supervisors responded
with positive feedback on all
internship evaluation forms. Survey
reports indicated that students had
met the learning objective of the
internship experience. Site grades
ranges from “A” to “B”.
The CSP program had eight
graduating students in May 2008.
Of the eight students, three found
leadership positions in student
affairs in a 4-yr institution; One
students will attend a doctoral
program in higher education in
the fall; one student will continue
in her full-time position as a
school administrator; and finally,
one of student will teach an online course as an adjunct
instructor in a community college.
Student attended the ACPA
conference in Atlanta GA and
several students were offered
summer internships.
CSP alumni knowledge of core
content areas and career
preparation in several critical
skill areas.
Provide an annual survey of
alumni one year after
graduation.
Implementation Plan
Program Satisfaction discussions
will occur during the capstone
course with graduating students, in
individual meeting and with parttiime students, and during
internship I and II for first year
students.
Based on the comments of our
graduating students it would
benefit the student to re-design the
program of study to have a heavy
course load in the first year and
lighter course load during the
second year. The would allow
which would have student focus on
job searching and preparation of
the comps.
Use of internship evaluation form
will continue in conjunction with
internship seminar. Students will
also complete evaluation of
internship site .
Use the student faculty evaluation
to assess student satisfaction with
faculty performance to improve
course work delivery.
Improve the curriculum to meet the
standards and guidelines of the
Council for the Advancement of
Standard in Higher. Create course
in historical foundations, new
technology, budgeting,
Student are encourage to attend
the NAPA national conference in
Seattle Washington to attend the
Job market fairs.