DSAES Assessment Plan for AY 2015-2016
Department/Program Name:
Director:
Department Assessment Contact(s)
(in addition to above):
Department Mission Statement:
Department Vision Statement:
Cougars in Recovery
John Shiflet
Barbara Dwyer
Cougars in Recovery provides students in recovery from addiction a safe, sober environment that assists and supports them as
they pursue their academic and professional goals, walk the path of recovery and participate in the diverse social
opportunities available on campus.
Cougars in Recovery, the collegiate recovery community at the University of Houston, offers incoming students a smooth
transition to the university, both socially and academically; offers positive social interactions; sets standards that hold
recovering students accountable, and provides support, guidance and opportunities to serve the community.
1. Enhance program by incorporating students' strengths and interests to increase student participation and ensure the
success of students in recovery at the University of Houston by incorporating social activities that will be developed and led by
students. (DSAES 1.6)
2. Broaden the scope of the program to encompass a larger group of students in recovery both on campus and in the city of
Houston by incorporating support for a wider range of addictions and mental health concerns. (DSAES 3.2)
Department FY16 Goals: (include all
3. Collaborate with community partners to develop students' marketable skills through internships, part-time jobs, and
department goals and DSAES
outdoor adventure activities. (DSAES 3.3)
strategic plan mapping)
4. Advocate for individuals to maintain and sustain recovery by participating in platforms to exchange ideas, facilitate
relationships, network about resources, and participate in educational opportunities on campus, in the Houston community
and nationwide. (DSAES 5.3)
5. Increase sustainability by fostering strong, positive relationships with current donors/partners and networking to acquire
additional financial supporters. (DSAES 2.4)
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DSAES Assessment Plan for AY 2015-2016
Program or Services Being Assessed (Assessment Activity #1): Participation in Social Component of Program
Learning Outcome(s) and/or
Assessment Activity Objective(s)
As a result of including students in
the planning and implementation of
social activities, a larger percentage
of students in recovery will
participate in activities offered.
Purpose of Assessment Activity
To increase the number of students
participating in sober social activities to
foster positive, substance free
relationships and build a sense of
community through shared experiences.
Method
Create a calendar of social events as
determined by students incorporating their
varied interests and strengths; offer an
outdoor adventure activity with a skill
learning component each semester. Track
the number of CIR students and
community members in attendance at
each activity.
Summary of this activity (to be completed at the end assessment cycle for this activity)
Results (i.e. data collected):
Action (i.e. what will change in the department or program as a result of the data collected):
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Frequency / Timeline
A monthly calendar
will be developed to
include weekly social
activities as well as
larger, monthly and
once per semester
opportunities.
FY16 Goal(s)
Supported
Goals 1, 3
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Program or Services Being Assessed (Assessment Activity #2): Does the scope of the CIR program meet students' needs?
Learning Outcome(s) and/or
Assessment Activity Objective(s)
In an effort to provide services that
will be attractive to a larger number
of UH students; CIR will determine
additional areas of support that
could benefit students.
Purpose of Assessment Activity
To better meet the needs of students;
increase of the membership size and
percentage of active participants within
the CIR community.
Method
CIR will develop a questionnaire to
determine the full array of addictions
students are struggling with as well as any
co-occurring disorders to determine
specific areas where additional support is
required.
Summary of this activity (to be completed at the end assessment cycle for this activity)
Results (i.e. data collected):
Action (i.e. what will change in the department or program as a result of the data collected):
3
Frequency / Timeline
FY16 Goal(s)
Supported
Survey will be
Goals 2, 4
administered to all CIR
members at the
completion of each
semester.
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Program or Services Being Assessed (Assessment Activity #3): Accountability of CIR staff
Learning Outcome(s) and/or
Assessment Activity Objective(s)
Purpose of Assessment Activity
Accountability procedures including To stregthen program by ensuring strong,
self and peer evaluations will be
competent leadership.
implemented in this rapidly growing
program to ensure high levels of staff
performance.
Method
Create self-evaluation and peer-evaluation
questionnaires to be completed and
discussed. Use information obtained from
questionnaires to set goals and
expectations for individual and
departmental growth.
Summary of this activity (to be completed at the end assessment cycle for this activity)
Results (i.e. data collected):
Action (i.e. what will change in the department or program as a result of the data collected):
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Frequency / Timeline
FY16 Goal(s)
Supported
Questionnaires will be Goals 4, 5
completed and
discussed monthly.
Goals and expectations
will be reviewed at the
end of each semester.
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