ANNUAL DEGREE PROGRAM ASSESSMENT REPORT
ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE 2014-15 PROGRAM REVIEW
I. Quantitative Indicators
See CIP data provided
II. Analysis of the Program
1. Quantitative Indicator:
a. Demand Indicator: Unhealthy
There is a demand for an Administration of Justice program at the University of Hawai‘i
Maui College. This is supported by general community interest and feedback from the
program advisory committee, industry partners, and students who continue to enroll in
this unique and challenging program.
Decline of Major count: Student demand data indicates that the number of majors
declined from 72 to 54. This puts the program in a healthier position in terms of
Student/Faculty ratio however data reports that there are only 13 vacant positions
which raises a concern for oversaturation of the workforce.
Number of new/replacement positions: The CIP used excludes a wide variety of
positions such as private security, courts, corrections, police support personnel
(dispatchers), and homeland security, for which program majors and graduates are
qualified and place into.
b. Efficiency Indicator: Cautionary
One full-time faculty member administers and coordinates this program. Classes are
taught by the program coordinator and supplemented by part time lecturers. According
to current data, the AJ program has a total of 54 declared majors. Faculty/Student ratio
coupled with a class fill rate of 69%, puts the Efficiency Health Indicator for this program
at cautionary.
As expected with the current economic growth, students are being drawn into the
workforce before completing their degrees. The program continues to actively recruit
on campus and in the community. This program has a strong rapport with campus
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counselors and student support services. Through these partnerships and student
advising we continue to encourage student persistence.
The only expenses incurred by the AJ program in the last year were personnel related
costs for lecturers and the program coordinator. The Social Sciences Department
supplements the program with additional materials, visual aids, and supplies.
c. Effectiveness Indicator: Healthy
The Effectiveness Health Indicator for this program is Healthy due to the 64.4%
persistence rate. Student persistence has been impacted by changes in the economy
and shrinking workforce. Significant efforts continue to be made to monitor student
retention and encourage persistence.
A total of 11 unduplicated degrees and certificates were awarded in spring 2015. In
addition to these awards, 5 students transferred to UH 4 year programs and there were
5 withdrawals. The program hopes to maintain this success through program
orientations, and continued faculty advising and student mentoring.
2. Any new significant program actions (new certificates, stopout, gain or loss of positions) as
results of last year’s action plan.
None
3. If relevant, share a brief analysis for any Perkins Core Indicator not met.
1P1: Technical Skills Attainment: Although the goal of 91.00 was not met, the program
had an actual of 80.00 which is reasonable.
4P1: Student Placement: The CIP used excludes a wide variety of positions in both public
service and private industry.
III. Action Plan
a. PLO :
 Evaluate Program Learning Outcomes for current industry needs and relevance.
 Develop appropriate outcomes that support greater student success.
 Adjust course content to improve student achievement.
b. Program improvement:
 Revise Program Learning Outcomes.
 Modification of course content to support student achievement in revised PLOs.
 Increase AJ instructor and GenEd instructor contact to support the development of
activities and coursework that is engaging and relevant to AJ and CTE majors.
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IV. Resource Implications:
List of top three resource requests (IV):
Budget
request
Amount
In 100 words or less describe
how does this request relate
to the strategic plan
TO BE
ADDED
$35,000
The AJ program would
directly benefit if there was a
dedicated division secretary
for the Social Sciences
department. The current
secretary position is shared
with the Humanities Division
and involves coordinating 24
program/disciplines, 43 fulltime faculty, and 87
lecturers. The massive
workload has resulted in
delays for lecturer letters
resulting in not paid in timely
manner and delays in travel
requests/reimbursements.
Frequent scheduling errors
and students not being
informed of class
cancellations. Delayed
paycheck distribution, dept.
supplies not ordered, work
orders not submitted and
faculty requests for
assistance not being met.
If outside of the Strategic Plan
provide rational for the request (in
100 words or less).
Conservatively, this single
position impacts more than
1260 students.
DESCRIPTION TAB
Provide a brief description of your program and program mission:
The Administration of Justice program is one of three Public Service programs at the College. Program
staff currently includes one full-time faculty and several part-time lecturers. The AJ program is
competency-based and stresses both theoretical and hands on practical application of classroom
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information. Upon completion of requisite coursework in AJ and Liberal Arts, students receive a
Certificate of Achievement (CA) and/or an Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree. AJ majors are
eligible also to receive as many as six Certificates of Competence in Law Enforcement, Corrections, and
Private Security. After successfully earning 12 credits at UHMC, Police Officers may receive up to 21 AJ
credits for completing basic police training as required by government law enforcement agencies.
P-SLOs TAB
1. PLO selected for assessment (click on the PLO assessed – it will turn green).
2. Industry Validation (check all that apply):
Continuous dialogue with MPD, police recruits, Academy training staff, private security industry
such as Securitas, as well as other community and campus resources
Advisory Committee Meeting(s) __, How many? __
Did Advisory Committee discuss CASLO/PLO? Yes__ No_X_
Coop Ed Placements _X internships_ Fund raising activities/events __ Service Learning __
Provide program services that support campus and/or community
Outreach to public schools _X_
Partner with other colleges, states and/or countries __
Partner with businesses and organizations _X (TSA)_
Other__ Describe_______________________________________________________________
3. Expected level of Achievement:
For the PLO assessed, 75 % of students completing the assignment/course expected to meet
expectations for the assignment/course.
4. Courses (or assignments) Assessed:
Program Learning Outcome #4 was assessed in AJ 232: Officer Survival
5. Assessment strategy/Instrument/Evidence (check all that apply):
Work Sample__ Portfolio__ Project __ Exam __ Writing Sample __
Other X, Please explain: Through a practical application activity, students are given an
opportunity to demonstrate their ability to work independently and in groups to accomplish
shared outcomes.
The majority of Officer Survival Students were able to demonstrate their ability to performing
independently and inter-dependently to accomplish shared professional outcomes.
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Results of program assessment:
a. The following were present at the PLO assessment:
Program coordinator
b. Strengths and weaknesses (best practices and educational gaps) found from PLO
assessment analysis.
As in previous years, assessing this PLO has been problematic since there is are numerous ways
to arrive at a specified outcomes. This has prompted an evaluation of industry and other
program standards to determine of a more appropriate PLO can be developed.
6. Other comments:
Describe CASLO assessment findings and resulting action plans. Go to Laulima UHMC CASLO
Assessment for your program’s “Assessment results” and summarize below.
CASLO assessment findings
Action plan to address findings
When the program coordinator reviewed
There is no need for changes.
the 2014-2015 MATH 100 CASLO evidence
report for Quantitative Reasoning, there
was evidence of an appropriate level of
proficiency for the minimally passing
sample for exit-level math skills required for
the program and industry.
7. Next steps:
For program learning outcomes (check all that apply):
Assess the next PLO_X__ Review PLOs_X__ Adjust assignment used for PLO_X__
Adjust course used for PLO___ Meet with Advisory Committee__X__
Other_X__ Please explain: Assemble PCC so AJ programs statewide can better align across the
UH System.
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