CIP Code: 02
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• One major – Agriculture
• 5 concentrations
• Animal Science
• Agronomy
• Agricultural Mechanization
• Agricultural Business Management
• Environmental Science
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Student-Learning Outcomes
1. The program will produce graduates who understand basic concepts of Agricultural
Science in the disciplines of:
1.
Animal Science including subareas of
A. Animal reproduction
B. Animal nutrition
C. Animal breeding
D. Applied domestic livestock production
E. Environmental issues in animal science
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2. Plant Science including subareas of
A. Basic biology of crop plants
B. Growth, development and morphology of crop plants
C. Role of crop plants in society
D. Crop production
E. Pest management
F. Environmental issues in crop production
3. Soil Science including subareas of
A. Soil physical properties
B. Soil fertility
C. Soil genesis
D. Taxonomy and soil chemistry
E. Environmental issues in soil science
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4. Agricultural Economics including subareas of
A. Utility theory
B. Supply, demand, and equilibrium
C. Using production relationships and cost curves in decision making
D. Perfect and imperfect competition
E. The role of government in the food and fiber industry
F. Environmental issues in agricultural economics and agri-business
G. Elasticity
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2. Graduates of the program will be able to communicate effectively using the vocabulary of the Agricultural Sciences.
3. Graduates will be employable in agriculture and related occupations in jobs requiring or preferring the B.S. degree.
4. Graduates will possess academic credentials acceptable to graduate and professional schools.
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Alignment of Outcomes
Student learning outcomes support the
University Mission.
• Prepares students for professional success, responsible citizenship, life-long learning, and meaningful contributions to a rapidly changing world to the people living in the area.
• Offers a quality educational program that fosters a student-centered academic environment that combines innovative classroom teaching with experiential learning
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• Student learning outcomes support Strategic
Plan 2013.
– 1.1 Maintain and enhance Cameron’s commitment to providing programs of the highest quality in instruction, research, and service to better meet the needs of the citizens of the region.
– 1.3 Ensure effective assessment of student learning including experiential learning.
– 1.5 Assure efficient, effective course delivery in multiple formats.
– 1.8 Increase overall enrollment by creating specific targets for groups including traditional, adult transfer, military, and graduate students.
– 1.9 Increase the percentage of students from Southwest Oklahoma high schools attending Cameron University.
– 3.6 Expand the number of educational, cultural, and social opportunities for the region.
– 4.5 Provide student, faculty, and staff resources and expertise to support the community.
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Measures of Learning Outcomes
Student-learning outcome 1. The program will produce graduates who understand basic concepts of
Agricultural Science.
• Area Concentration Achievement Test (ACAT)
– National level instrument
– Adopted by the CU Agriculture Department beginning with the 1996-97 assessment year
– Given to all incoming freshmen and graduating seniors
– ACAT includes questions from nine areas of agriculture including the five concentrations listed in Student
Learning Outcome 1
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Student-learning outcome 2. Graduates of the program will be able to communicate effectively using the vocabulary of the Agricultural
Sciences.
• Introduction to Animal Science AGRC 1124
– Research paper
• AGRIC 4572, Agricultural Seminar
– Formal presentation on research topic
– Thesis on research topic
• Rubric developed for faculty evaluation of assignments.
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Student-learning outcome 3. Graduates will be employable in agriculture and related occupations in jobs requiring or preferring the
B.S. degree.
• Advisory Board
• Graduate Survey
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Student-learning outcome and measurements
PROGRAM
OUTCOME
Produce graduates who understand basic concepts of
Agricultural
Science
CURRICULUM
AREA OR TARGET
AUDIENCE
All Agriculture
Courses
MEASUREMENTS OF STUDENT LEARNING OR SERVICE OUTCOME
Measurements
ACAT (Direct)
Methods used to determine validity of measurement instruments
PACAT Inc,
Clarksville, TN
Methods used to determine reliability of measurements
Statistical
Analysis
Schedule for measurements
Annually , Fall
Semester
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Five Year Running Average Overall ACAT Scores
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
R² = 0,6807
10
0
1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004
Year
2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010

Action Plan
Student-learning outcome 1. The program will produce graduates who understand basic concepts of Agricultural
Science.
• Concern- Cameron University Agriculture Graduates will continue to score well on the national ACAT.
• Action- Faculty will continue to provide effective classroom delivery by updating curriculum to include new technology and information.
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Student-learning outcome and measurements
PROGRAM
OUTCOME
Graduates of the program will be able to communicate effectively
CURRICULUM
AREA OR TARGET
AUDIENCE
Introduction to
Animal Science
AGRC 1124
MEASUREMENTS OF STUDENT LEARNING OR SERVICE OUTCOME
Measurements
Rubric (direct)
Methods used to determine validity of measurement instruments
Methods used to determine reliability of measurements
Schedule for measurements
Annually , Fall
Semester
AGRIC 4572,
Agricultural
Seminar
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Action Plan
Student-learning outcome 2. Graduates of the program will be able to communicate effectively using the vocabulary of the
Agricultural Sciences.
• Concern- Cameron Agriculture students continue to struggle with verbal and written communication.
• Action
– Increased the number of written and verbal assignments in all courses
– Developed a departmental rubric for assessing written and verbal assignments
– Begin assessing communication skills of freshmen and seniors beginning the fall of 2010
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Student-learning outcome and measurements
PROGRAM
OUTCOME
Graduates will be employable in agriculture and related occupations
CURRICULUM
AREA OR TARGET
AUDIENCE
All Agriculture
Courses
MEASUREMENTS OF STUDENT LEARNING OR SERVICE OUTCOME
Measurements
Advisory Board
(Indirect)
Methods used to determine validity of measurement instruments
Methods used to determine reliability of measurements
Schedule for measurements
Annually
Graduate Survey
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Action Plan
Student-learning outcome 3. 3. Graduates will be employable in agriculture and related occupations in jobs requiring or preferring the B.S. degree.
• Concern- Cameron University Agriculture Graduates are employable
• Action
– Developed an advisory board in Fall 2010.
– Board will meet in the spring of 2011.
– Began Graduate Survey in Fall 2010.
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Ancillary Actions
• ACAT test will be offered to freshmen and seniors online. This will increase student participation.
• Requesting capitol funds to improve electronic delivery in laboratories.
• Updating equipment/technology in courses.
– Animal Reproduction
– Precision Ag
– Animal Science teaching facilities
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