Department of Computing and
Technology
School of Science and Technology
Bachelor of Science
Technology
CIP Code 159999
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Program Actions since last assessment
presentation
Comments received from previous report:
1.More outcomes needed- We agree and are making arrangements to collect data from multiple classes to include TECH
3013, TECH 4023 TECH 4033, and TECH 4143
2.More assessment measures are needed- We agree, with the additional courses being assessed; additional measures
will be taken and analyzed.
3.May need to add a “capstone” course for measureable outcomes- this is unlikely given the current configuration of the
degree.
Type of measurement
Course
Time frame
Faculty member contact
Presentation
Tech 3013, Tech 4033
Fall/spring
Penick
Portfolio
Tech 3013, Tech 4033
Fall
Penick
Embedded test questions
Tech 4023, Tech 4143
Fall/spring
Russell, Estep
Survey
Tech 3013, Tech 4023,
Tech 4033, Tech 4143
Fall/spring
Penick, Russell, Estep
)
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Action plan for weakness:
“Needs more outcomes” and “More
assessment measures are needed”
Type of
activity
Course
Time frame
Faculty
member
Presentation
Add TECH
4143
Fall
Russell
Portfolio
Add TECH
4033
Spring
Penick
Spring/fall
Russell
ADD TECH
Spring/fall
3013, TECH
4023, TECH
4033, and
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TECHProgram
4243
varied
Embedded
Add TECH
test questions 4023 and
TECH 4143
Survey
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Alignment of Outcomes
The B.S. in Technology program, as well as all programs in the
CaT Dept., support the University Mission in the Cameron
University Plan 2013 as stated below…
“Cameron University provides a diverse and dynamic student
body access to quality educational opportunities; foster a
student-centered academic environment that combines
innovative classroom teaching with experiential learning;
prepare students for professional success, responsible
citizenship, life-long learning, and meaningful contributions to a
rapidly changing world; and is a driven force in the cultural life
and economic development of the region.”
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Alignment of Outcomes
• Outcome 1:Students must possess the ability to
communicate with a diverse user group, in a
variety of settings to a variety of audiences and
purposes.
– prepare students for professional success
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Alignment of Outcomes
• Outcome 2: Students must understand and
possess a high ethical standard
– responsible citizenship, life-long learning, and
meaningful contributions to a rapidly changing
world;
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Alignment of Outcomes
• Outcome 3: Students will have an
understanding of employee and resource
supervision
– a driving force in the cultural life and economic
development of the region
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Program goals and objectives
Student Learning Outcome #1: Students must possess the ability to communicate with a diverse user group, in a variety of
settings to a variety of audiences and purposes.
Student Performance Objective
Students will be able to show critical
thinking skills to demonstrate
professional quality work using a
variety of oral, written and
multimedia techniques.
Teaching Strategies
In the TECH 3013, TECH 4143
course students will have numerous
writing and presentation projects.
Student Learning Assessment
Strategies
Process oriented projects will be
required that will demonstrate
students capabilities in oral and
written communications. Assessment
will be done by numerous faculty
members.
Assessment Item
Projects will be included each time
the course is taught.
(Bloom – application)
This goal supports Cameron
University’s Plan 2013 Goal 1: The
University of Choice , step 1.11
“Build academic distinction in the
areas of Communication, Criminal
Justice, and Information
Technology”.
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Program Goals and Objectives
Student Learning Outcome #2: Students must understand and possess a high ethical standard.
Student Performance Objective
Teaching Strategies
Students will demonstrate ethical
behavior in a variety of
circumstances.
In the TECH 4033course students
will study ethical issues as they
relate directly to career activities.
This goal supports Cameron
University’s Plan 2013 Goal 1: The
University of Choice , step 1.11
“Build academic distinction in the
areas of Communication, Criminal
Justice, and Information
Technology”.
(Bloom – application)
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Student Learning Assessment
Strategies
Projects will be required that will
have the students solve an ethics
issue for a specific audience and
purpose. Assessment will be done
by numerous faculty members.
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Assessment Item
Projects will be included each time
the course is taught.
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Program Goals and Objectives
Student Learning Outcome 3:
Students will have a basic
understanding of employee and
resource supervision
Student Performance Outcomes
Teaching Strategies
Assessment Schedule
Students will be able to identify
and explain various management
styles and techniques
Students will plan, organize, lead
and control entry level technical
staff using appropriate
management techniques.
Student Learning Assessment
Strategies
Given appropriate case study
students will identify and explain
various management styles and
techniques.
Students will be able to plan
resources to meet deadlines
Students will be able to use
Microsoft Project software in the
planning of resources
Given personnel requirements,
resource requirements, and
timelines, students will be able to
create an action plan.
1) In the Junior Level Tech
Communication TECH3013 a
uniform rubric will be applied to
each project. Ratings will be
compiled.
2) Survey from the Industrial
Advisory Council.
Employer Perceptions
1) In the Senior Level Industrial
Management TECH 4033
project/case study will be utilized.
Rubric ratings will be analyzed.
Blooms level: Evaluation
This goal supports Cameron
University’s Plan 2013 Goal 1:
The University of Choice , step
1.11 “Build academic distinction in
the areas of Communication,
Criminal Justice, and Information
Technology”.
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Display of Assessment Data
Objective 1: Students will possess the ability to communicate
effectively using oral, written, and multimedia techniques.
Type of
measurement
Presentation
Portfolio
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Course
Time frame
Tech 3013, Tech Fall/spring
4033
Tech 3013, Tech Fall
4033
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Faculty
member
contact
Penick
Penick
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Students will possess the ability to
communicate effectively using oral, written,
and multimedia techniques.
Objective 1
5
Lickert Scale Average
4.5
4
3.5
3
2.5
OB 1
2
OB 1
1.5
Linear (OB 1)
1
0.5
0
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
Year
Presentations and Portfolios were assessed to determine mastery of subject.
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Display of Assessment Data
Objective 2: Students will understand and possess high ethical standards
Type of
measurement
Embedded Test
Questions
Course
Time frame
Tech 4033
Fall/spring
Industrial Mgmt
Faculty
member
contact
Penick
Students were asked embedded questions and their answers were scored against the given answers in the
teachers edition of the book.
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Students will understand and possess high
ethical standards.
Objective 2
6
Lickert Scale Average
5
4
2005
3
2006
2
2007
2008
1
0
2004
-1
2009
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
Year
37 students were questioned
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Display of Assessment Data
Objective 3: Students will have a basic understanding of employee and resource supervision.
Type of
measurement
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Course
Time frame
Case Study
Tech 4033
Fall/spring
Survey
Tech 3033, Tech Fall
4033
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Faculty
member
contact
Penick
Estep
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Students will have an understanding of
employee and resource supervision.
Objective 3
6
Lickert Scale Average
5
4
2005
2006
3
2007
2
2008
1
0
2004
2009
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
Year
28 or 75% of the students answered the questions correctly with 8 or 25% answering incorrectly
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Published information on graduates
Academic Year 08-09
Entered Graduate School
Working In Discipline
Unknown
Summer 2009
0
Fall 2009
3
Spring 2010
5
Total
8
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