Western Carolina University
Program/Department Name:
Office of Multicultural Affairs
Date Submitted:
12-12-07
Division of Student Affairs Program Assessment Report 2007-2008
Department Contact Name and Title: Phone Number:
Email Address:
Tanisha Jenkins, Director
227-2276
tjenkins@email.wcu.edu
Other Partners Involved in Activity (e.g., faculty, staff, alumni, other departments, community, etc).
Faculty, staff, student leaders, student organizations, athletics, academic affairs, other departments.
Department Mission Statement (include date of last revision):
The mission of the Multicultural Center is to provide quality programming that promotes academic, social and personal development for the
multicultural student population at Western Carolina University. The center serves as a resource, advocate and foundation of support for the
Western community on issues of diversity and multiculturalism. The Multicultural Center works to promote an inclusive community for students
with diverse needs. As an agent of change, the Multicultural Center seeks to value cultural diversity in order to promote an empowered society.
(January 1, 2006)
Intended Outcome:
Assessment Method(s)
Assessment Results
Improvements
Based on Results
Timeline for
Implementation
Resources Needed
State the outcome as
reflected in your 2007-2008
Assessment Plan.
Please summarize the
methods used to assess the
corresponding outcome.
Attach copies of any
instruments used, including
copies of surveys, list of
questions, or rubrics.
Please include a
summary of the
findings and
interpretation of
these results.
Please describe
your plans for
specific use of
assessment results
and key changes
made.
If no specific
date indicated,
please estimate
a semester and
year.
What resources are
needed for
implementation of
these
improvements?
Fall 2008
Maybe more time
for the retreat or
an additional day
for the retreat.
To determine student
satisfaction outcomes to
the Project C.A.R.E. Retreat
and peer mentoring
program offered by the
Office of Multicultural Affairs
and Academic Affairs.
A survey and/or focus
groups were used to assess
these activities. (see
attached survey instrument)
We found that
students, of
course, enjoyed
the “fun” activities,
but not the guest
speakers at the
retreat. Overall,
they were pleased
with Project
C.A.R.E. retreat
and meeting new
people.
We will review the
retreat schedule for
next year to see
how we can allow
additional time to
complete all
activities.