Western Carolina University
Program Assessment Plan
Two-Year College MAEd Program
Educational Leadership & Foundations Department
College of Education and Allied Professions
Assessment Plan for 2006-2007
Primary Contact Name/Information
Mitchell Williams, Ed.D.
250 Killian
x-2295
mwilliams@wcu.edu
College Mission Statement
The professional education program at Western Carolina University fulfills its mission by creating and nourishing a
community of learners guided by knowledge, values, and experiences. The guiding principles of this community include:
1) the belief that the best educational decisions are made after adequate reflection and with careful consideration of the
interests, experiences, and welfare of the persons affected by the decisions; 2) appreciation of and respect for diversity;
and 3) the fostering of the responsible use of technology.
Program Mission
The mission of the M.A.Ed. Program in Community College Administration and the M.A.Ed. Program in Community
College Teaching is to prepare individuals for administrative and instructional mid-level leadership positions at community
colleges. Further, the mission is to develop individuals who provide exemplary leadership at their college and in their
community, resulting in direct benefits for students, staff, faculty, administration, and the college’s general community.
Program Goals
Provide accessible graduate education to community college professionals that overcomes barriers related to distance
and time
Provide the entire M.A.Ed. Program to students throughout North Carolina, utilizing various distance learning formats, in
two calendar years
Provide all student services in an adult-friendly manner
Ensure that students understand the history, mission, and philosophy of the community college as well as adult learning
theory and instructional methodologies
Ensure that students understand the political, economic, and social roles of the community college
Intended Learning Outcome
Students who complete the program will
understand the mission of the community
college
Curricular and/or Co-Curricular
Experiences
EDHE 605 The Two-year College
EDHE 710 Administration of Two-year
Colleges
Methods of Assessment
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Students who complete the program will
understand the nature and needs of the adult
learner
EDHE 531 Foundations of Adult Education
EDHE 610 Two-Year College Instruction
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Students who complete the program will
understand the unique comprehensive
curriculum associated with the community
college
EDHE 636 The Two-year College Curriculum
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Students who complete the program will
understand the basic principle of instructional
design and leadership
EDHE 610 Two-year College Instruction
EDHE 650 Program Development and
Evaluation
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Course requirements including but
not limited to research papers
Visits to regional community
colleges
Guest speakers who are
community college leaders
Cumulative comprehensive
examination
Course requirements including but
not limited to in-class
presentations, development of
instructional philosophy, case
studies on adult learning
scenarios, and research papers
Visits to adult education facilities
Cumulative comprehensive
examination
Course requirements including but
not limited to review of
professional journals on the
curriculum and in-depth research
of portions of the curriculum
Review of regional community
college curricula
Cumulative comprehensive
examination
Course requirements including but
not limited to in-class
presentations, reflective journals,
and self-directed research projects
related to students’ career goals.
Interviewing community college
instructors or instructional
supervisors
Guest speakers who are
community college instructors
Students who complete the program will
understand the supervision role of the
community college leader
EDSU 605 Principles of Supervision
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Students who complete the program will
understand the organizational structure of the
community college
EDL 610 Educational Organizations
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Students who complete the program will have
a basic understanding of educational research
and its role in making educational decisions.
EDCI 602 Methods of Educational Research
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Students who complete the program will
complete an intensive one-on-one internship
with a community college professional, the
chance to research areas of interest, and be
required share areas of interest with other
program students
EDHE 683 Internship
EDHE 686 Practicum
EDHE 695 Seminar
EDHE 693 Topics
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Course requirements including but
not limited to reviews of
professional journals related to
community college supervision,
application of supervision
principles, and case studies
related to community college
supervision.
Guest speakers who are
community college vice-presidents
Course requirements including but
not limited to research papers, line
discussions and projects, and
application of principles.
Course requirements including but
not limited to examinations and
online projects.
Cumulative comprehensive
examination
Course requirements including but
not limited to research papers,
interviews with community college
professionals, teaching a
community college class session,
reflective journals, and selfdirected learning experiences to
meet individual career goals.
Visits to regional community
colleges
Meeting and working with
community college professionals