Dept. of Computing and Technology (CaT)
School of Science and Technology
A.A.S. in Electronic Engineering Technology
(EET)
CIP Code: 150303
Program Code: 540
Program Quality Improvement Report 2009-2010
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Program actions since last assessment
1. Collect data for assessment in labs. Several lab
exercises were created to assess student learning
using lab equipment such as the oscilloscope,
multimeter, and troubleshooting skills.
2. Hold mock interviews to assess student interview
and presentation skills. Mock interviews were
held last Spring semester with the Industrial
Advisory Committee.
3. Support the Electronics Club activities to improve
student retention. Several activities were held
such as tours to a Wind Farm, KSWO transmitter
tower, and PSO’s power substation.
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Student-Learning or Service Outcomes
SLO 1
Students must possess the technical knowledge sufficient to allow them
to be successful as Technicians or advance in current jobs.
• Students will understand Electronic Engineering Technology techniques.
• Understanding will be reinforced with applications in the laboratory.
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Student-Learning or Service Outcomes
SLO 2
Students must possess the practical skills necessary to use current tools
and test equipment for trouble shooting and installing electronic
equipment.
• Students will understand how to use test equipment.
• Understanding will be reinforced with applications in the laboratory.
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Student-Learning or Service Outcomes
SLO 3
Students must possess speaking and presentation skills necessary to
succeed in the workplace.
• Students will analyze design problems and present results to the class.
• Students will communicate effectively with excellent oral, written, and
listening skills.
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Alignment of Outcomes
The A.A.S. in EET 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
As well as the School of Science and Technology Mission…
• educate students in an intellectual atmosphere based on
academic excellence, high ethical standards, and exposure to
the latest advances in our academic disciplines;
• assist our students in developing the skills and confidence to
excel as life-long learners;
• prepare our graduates for success in a diverse and dynamic
environment;
• create an atmosphere conducive to professional growth for
faculty and staff;
• support community efforts relevant to Cameron University.
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Alignment of Outcomes
And the CaT Dept. Mission…
• providing quality academic programs based on academic excellence,
high ethical standards, and learning outcomes for each of the
computing and technology disciplines;
• assist students in developing the skills and confidence to excel as lifelong learners;
• prepare computing and technology graduates at both the A.A.S. and
B.S. levels for success in a diverse and dynamic environment;
• provide faculty and staff with an atmosphere conducive to professional
growth through an annual individualized appraisal program;
• support community efforts involving computing and technology
disciplines relevant to the university, school, and department.
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Alignment of Outcomes
• Outcomes SLO-1, SLO-2
 experiential learning
• Outcomes SLO-3
 professional success
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Measures of Learning and Service Outcomes
Direct measures of student-learning or service outcomes:
•
•
Locally developed tests
Performance Rating Rubric
Indirect measures of student-learning or service outcomes:
•
Graduate Exit Survey
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Student-Learning or Service Outcome and Measurements
MEASUREMENTS OF STUDENT LEARNING OR SERVICE OUTCOME
PROGRAM
OUTCOME #1
Students must
possess the
technical
knowledge
sufficient to allow
them to be
successful as
Technicians or
advance in
current jobs.
CURRICULUM
AREA OR TARGET
AUDIENCE
EET 1013
Measurements
Methods used to
determine validity
of measurement
instruments
Methods used
to determine
reliability of
measurements
Schedule for
measurements
Locally developed
test (direct)
Norm-referenced
scores
Inter-rater
reliability
Annually, Fall
Semester
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Display of Assessment Data
SLO 1: Students must possess the technical knowledge sufficient to allow them to be
successful as Technicians or advance in current jobs.
Target score is 8.0.
Three year trend is slightly increasing.
# samples
Fall 2009
7
12
16
14
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Analysis of Assessment Data
SLO 1:
• The three year trend shows students are
performing about the same or slightly above
previous years.
• EET 2023 Digital Electronics class was changed
from 8 week class to 16 week class in Spring 2009
due to low performance from previous year.
Change was due to action item.
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Student-Learning or Service Outcome and Measurements
MEASUREMENTS OF STUDENT LEARNING OR SERVICE OUTCOME
PROGRAM
OUTCOME #2
Students must
possess the
practical skills
necessary to use
current tools and
test equipment
for trouble
shooting and
installing
electronic
equipment.
CURRICULUM
AREA OR TARGET
AUDIENCE
EET 1023
Measurements
Methods used to
determine validity
of measurement
instruments
Methods used
to determine
reliability of
measurements
Schedule for
measurements
Locally developed
test (direct)
Norm-referenced
scores
Inter-rater
reliability
Annually, Spring
Semester
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Display of Assessment Data
SLO 2: Students must possess the practical skills necessary to use current tools and test
equipment for trouble shooting and installing electronic equipment.
Target score is 8.0.
Performance is about the same as previous years.
# samples
Fall 2009
20
24
22
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Analysis of Assessment Data
SLO 2:
• Students performed slightly below the target
score of 8.0.
• Performance is approximately the same from
previous years.
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Student-Learning or Service Outcome and Measurements
MEASUREMENTS OF STUDENT LEARNING OR SERVICE OUTCOME
PROGRAM
OUTCOME #3
Students must
possess speaking
and presentation
skills necessary to
succeed in the
workplace.
CURRICULUM
AREA OR TARGET
AUDIENCE
EET 2193
Measurements
Performance
Rating Rubric
(direct)
Methods used to
determine validity
of measurement
instruments
Methods used
to determine
reliability of
measurements
Schedule for
measurements
Norm-referenced
scores
Inter-rater
reliability
Annually, Spring
Semester
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Display of Assessment Data
SLO 3: Students must possess speaking and presentation skills necessary to succeed in
the workplace.
Target score is 4.5.
Achieved score of 4.4 in Spring 2008 and 4.6 in Spring 2010.
Data not collected in Spring 2007 or Spring 2009.
Need to collect more data to determine the trend.
5
4
3
2
1
0
# samples
Fall 2009
Spr 2008
8
Spr 2010
10
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Analysis of Assessment Data
SLO 3:
• The Industrial Advisory Committee rated the
students just below the target score of 4.5.
Need to collect more data to determine the
trend.
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Action plan for Student-Learning or Service
Outcomes
1. Action plan to improve student learning:
a. Align student outcomes with TAC-ABET student outcomes for
Electronic Engineering Technology.
b. Review Industrial Advisory Council membership and make
adjustments if necessary.
c. Sponsor and promote various activities of the Electronics Club to
increase student retention.
2. Timeline for Action plan:
a. Student outcomes will be aligned with the TAC-ABET student
outcomes during the Spring 2011 semester
b. Industrial Advisory Council meeting will be held during Spring 2011
semester to review the modified student outcomes.
c. Promote activities in Electronics Club each Fall and Spring semester.
Industry tours will be planned for the Spring 2011 semester.
3. Resources required to implement plan: One Faculty with lower load
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Published information on graduates
Academic Year 09-10
Summer 2009
Entered Graduate School
Working In Discipline
1
1
Unknown
2
Fall 2009
Spring 2010
Total
1
3
0
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