AY 2014-2015 ACADEMIC PROGRAM REVIEW SELF-STUDY TEMPLATE
Reporting School/College: St. John’s College
Program Reviewed: Photography BFA Q
Date Submitted to Department/Division Chair:
Overview and Program Review Summary: Please summarize this program’s mission and its relationship to the vision
and mission of St. John’s University, and the program’s School/College. Identify similar programs regionally and
nationally and distinguish this program from them. In addition, summarize your findings as they relate to (1) program
quality, (2) market growth potential, and (3) student learning. Also, summarize any significant changes, achievements
(by faculty and students and the program itself), and plans for the future. Finally, based on the information gleaned
from the data in the self-study, give an overall rating of the program’s Enrollment/Market Potential by categorizing it as
one of the following: (1) Enhance; (2) Maintain; (3) Reduce support, Phase out, Consolidate, or Discontinue.
(Suggested limit 1 page)
STANDARD 1. The purpose of the program reflects and supports the strategic vision and mission of St. John’s
University, and the program’s School/College.
1a.
What evidence can you provide that demonstrates that the program embodies the Catholic, Vincentian, and
metropolitan identity of St. John’s University? www.stjohns.edu/about/out-mission. (Suggested limit 1/3 page)
1b.
What evidence can you provide that demonstrates that the program embodies the University’s vision.
www.stjohns.edu/about/out-mission/vision-statement. (Suggested limit 1/3 page)
1c.
What evidence can you provide that demonstrates that the program embodies the vision and mission of the
program’s School/College? (Suggested limit 1/3 page)
Standard 1.
Additional comments if needed. (Suggested limit 1 page)
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STANDARD 2. The program attracts, retains, and graduates high quality students.
2a.
Undergraduate SAT and High School Average
SAT
2005
2006
2007
High School Average
2008
2009
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
Program
1130
1055
1152
1065
1045
92
82
91
85
86
School/
College
1104
1099
1085
1093
1093
88
88
88
88
89
University
1068
1075
1075
1087
1092
86
87
87
87
88
Freshmen SAT Scores
Fall 2010
Fall 2011
Computed
FNA2 CREATIVE PHOTO
Fall 2012
Computed
1,086
Fall 2013
Computed
1,120
Computed
1,110
1,085
Freshmen High School Average
Fall 2010
Fall 2011
High School
FNA2 CREATIVE PHOTO
Fall 2012
High School
87
Fall 2013
High School
89
High School
86
87
SAT Scores
High School Average
2010
2011
2012
2013
2010
2011
2012
2013
School/
College - Q
1089
1077
1087
1098
88
88
88
88
Total University
1097
1087
1096
1104
87
87
88
89
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SAT
Test-Takers
Intended College Major
Mean Scores
Number Percent (%) Critical Reading
Visual and Performing Arts
10,424
7.7%
Mathematics
Total
481
969
488
*For further information, please visit http://www.ets.org/s/gre/pdf/gre_guide.pdf.
Undergraduate 1st Year Retention Rate
2b.
Fall
2003
2004*
2005
2006
2007
2008**
# Fresh
# Ret
%
Program
100%
33%
100%
100%
83%
4
4
100%
School/
College
77%
79%
77%
77%
73%
1005
768
76%
University
78%
78%
78%
79%
76%
3268
2557
78%
Note*The % of students started in Fall 2004 and returned to the program in Fall 2005
**The % of students started in Fall 2008 and returned to the program in Fall 2009
2009
Total
FNA2
4
2010
Returned
DNR
#
%
#
%
2
50%
2
50%
Total
8
2011
Returned
DNR
Total
#
%
#
%
7
88%
1
13%
4
2012
Returned
DNR
#
%
#
%
3
75%
1
25%
Total
2
Returned
DNR
#
%
#
%
1
50%
1
50%
Fall
2009
2010
2011
2012*
# Fresh
# Ret
%
School/
College - Q
76%
74%
72%
905
683
76%
Total University
78%
78%
76%
2757
2195
80%
*The % of students started in Fall 2012 and returned to the program in Fall 2013
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2c.
Undergraduate 6 Year Graduation Rate
Fall
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
Program
100%
67%
50%
100%
67%
School/
College
Average Rate
61%
59%
58%
60%
57%
University
64%
59%
61%
61%
58%
Fall 2004 cohort
Total
FNA2
3
Graduated
1
33%
Fall 2005 cohort
Total
Graduated
1
1
100%
Fall 2006 cohort
Total
2
Graduated
2
Fall 2007 cohort
Total
100%
6
Graduated
5
83%
Fall
2004
2005
2006
2007
School/College
Average Rate - Q
57%
57%
57%
51%
Total University
58%
58%
59%
55%
2d.
Graduate Standardized Test Scores
Comments: Refer to Charts 2a – 2d in your response. (Suggested limit 1/2 page)
2e.
Please describe how the program compares with peer and aspirational institutions.
(Suggested limit 1/2 page)
2f.
If applicable, describe the program’s student performance over the past five years on licensure or professional
certification exams relative to regional and national standards. (Suggested limit 1/4 page)
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2g.
Number of majors and minors enrolled over the past five years. See table below.
Fall
Number of
Students
2006
2007
2008
2009
Majors
18
14
15
18
19
Minors
5
3
6
9
11
Total
23
17
21
27
30
MAJORS
2h.
2005
FNA2
Fall 2010
Fall 2011
Fall 2012
Fall 2013
Majors
Majors
Majors
Majors
BFA
28
26
23
21
Number of degrees granted during the past five years. See table below.
Academic Year
Degrees
Granted
4/5
5/6
6/7
7/8
8/9
BFA
1
5
6
4
3
SJC -UG-Q
FNA2
Creative Photography
BFA
10/11
11/12
12/13
Degrees
Conferred
Degrees
Conferred
Degrees
Conferred
4
5
5
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Below is comparison degrees conferred data for local and national institutions based on data retrieved from the IPEDS
website. This is based on the Classification of Instructional Program (CIP) Code of 50-Visual and Performing Arts.
20092010
20102011
20112012
Local
1,938
1,974
2,017
National
95,797
91,802
93,956
1
Local institution include: Adelphi University, Columbia University, CUNY Queens College, Fordham University,
Hofstra University, Iona College, C.W. Post University, Manhattan College, New York University, Pace University,
Seton Hall University, Stony Brook University, and Wagner College.
Comments : Based on the data in 2g and 2h, how do these trends compare to institutional, regional and national
patterns? (Suggested limit 1/2 page)
2i.
What mechanisms are in place to monitor students’ progress toward degree? And, to what extent is there a
collaborative effort to provide quality advising and support services to students? (Suggested limit 1/4 page)
2j.
If available, provide information on the success of graduates in this program as it relates to employment or
attending graduate school. (Suggested limit 1/4 page)
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2k.
Please comment on the students’ competencies in the program. Support your response using data provided
below and any other data available. (Suggested limit 1/3 page)
Standard 2.
Additional comments if needed: (Suggested limit 1 page)
STANDARD 3. The program engages in ongoing systematic planning that is aligned with the University and
School/College planning, direction, and priorities.
3a.
How does your program’s strategic goal/objectives link to your School/College plan and the University’s strategic
plan? http://www.stjohns.edu/about/leadership/strategic-planning
3b.
What is the evidence of monitoring the external and internal environments, specifically what are the strengths,
weaknesses, opportunities and threats facing the program? How were they identified? What actions have been taken
in response to these findings? What characteristics of the program suggest a competitive edge against other programs
regionally and nationally?
3c.
What is the current and future market demand for the program? Support your response using the data
provided below or any other internal or external sources to justify your response.
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Fastest growing occupations and occupations having the largest numerical increase in employment by level of
education and training projected.
Fastest Growing Occupations
Photographers
Change, 2010-20
Percent
17%
Numeric
Occupations having the
largest numerical increase
in employment
Change, 2010-20
Percent
Numeric
17,500
Projected Changes in Related Occupations (2010 – 2020)
Changes, 2010-20
Grow faster than average - Increase 15 to 20.9%
Photographers
Percent
Numeric
17%
17,500
*For more information please visit: http://www.bls.gov/news.release/ecopro.toc.htm
Standard 3.
Additional comments if needed: (Suggested limit 1 page)
STANDARD 4. The program provides a high quality curriculum that emphasizes and assesses student learning and
engagement.
4a.
Please indicate how the program curriculum is in alignment with the following three items:
(Suggested limit 1/2 page for each of the three categories below)
1. Standards within the discipline
2. Curriculum integrity, coherence, academic internships, teaching excellence, teaching vibrancy, and study
abroad experiences.
3. The University Core competencies
4b.
The syllabi for the courses within this program incorporate the suggested elements of a syllabus – an example of
which can be found at the following St. John’s University Center for Teaching and Learning link. (Suggested limit 1/3
page) http://stjohns.campusguides.com/content.php?pid=71651&sid=984766
4c.
Describe the assessment model currently in place for the program and indicate the extent to which disciplinary
and core knowledge, competence, and values are met, as well as findings and action plans for improvement. For
reference, visit WeaveOnline – https://app.weaveonline.com//login.aspx; Digication – https://stjohns.digication.com
(Suggested limit 1/2 page)
4d.
What, if any, external validations, e.g. specialized accreditations, external awards, other validations of quality
has the program received? (Suggested limit 1/3 page)
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Standard 4.
Additional comments if needed. (Suggested limit 1 page)
STANDARD 5. The program has the faculty resources required to meet its mission and goals.
5a.
Below you will find the number of students enrolled as majors and minors in the program. Please complete the
table by adding the number of full-time faculty assigned to the program. Then calculate the student to full-time faculty
ratio.
Fall 2005
Fall 2006
Fall 2007
# Majors/
FT Faculty
FT
PT Total FT PT Total FT
Majors
18
0
Minors
5
Majors
& Minors
Combined
23
# of FTE
Students
(Majors &
Minors)
23 0.00
# of FTE
Faculty
assigned
to the
program
FTE
Student/
FTE Faculty
Ratio
18 13
0
PT Total
6
17
20
18
6
9
21
27
0
PT
Total
9
10
1
11
27
29
1
30
23 16 0.33 16.33 20 0.33 20.33 27.00 0.00 27.00 29.00 0.33
29.33
1
15
FT
19
1
3
1
Total
0
23 16
14
PT
19
3
14
FT
Fall 2009
18
5
1
Fall 2008
0
2*
2*
2*
2*
2*
2 to
23
2 to
17
2 to
21
2 to
27
2 to 30
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Fall 2010
Fall 2011
Fall 2013
F
Total
F
Total
F
Total
F
Total
Majors
Majors
Majors
Majors
Majors
Majors
Majors
Majors
MAJORS
28
28
26
Fall 2010
Total
Fall 2012
FTE MAJORS
26
23
23
Fall 2011
21
Fall 2012
21
Fall 2013
F
Total
F
Total
F
Total
F
Total
FTE
FTE
FTE
FTE
FTE
FTE
FTE
FTE
28
28
26
26
23
23
21
21
Fall 2010
Fall 2011
Fall 2012
Fall 2013
# of FTE faculty assigned
to the program
FTE Student/FTE Faculty
Ratio
Important Notes:
FTE Students = Number of FT Students + (number of PT Students/3)
FTE Faculty = Number of FT Faculty + (number of PT Faculty/3)
* The full-time faculty indicated above is the full-time faculty from the Department of Fine Arts. This number
does not reflect the faculty resources at the International Center for Photography.
This methodology is used by STJ for all external reporting.
The figure for majors includes first and any second majors.
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5b.
Below you will find the credit hours the department has delivered by full-time faculty and part-time faculty
(including administrators) and the total credit hours consumed by non-majors.
Credit Hours
Taught
Fall 2005
Fall 2006
Fall 2007
Fall 2008
Fall 2009
#
#
#
#
#
%
%
%
%
%
1644 31% 1680 33% 1911 39% 1992 40% 2001 37%
FT Faculty
PT Faculty
3638 69% 3470 67% 3016 61% 2978 60% 3371 63%
Total
5282 100% 5150 100% 4927 100% 4970 100% 5372 100%
% consumed by
Non-Majors
Credit Hrs Taught
82%
Fall 2010
Number
F-T Faculty
P-T Faculty (inc
Admin)
1,899
3,353
83%
Fall 2011
Percent
Number
% Consumed by
Non-Majors
5,252
4,205
Percent
1,908
34.1%
63.8%
3,688
65.9%
100%
80.1%
Number
1,392
3,778
0.0%
5,596
4,513
81%
Fall 2012
36.2%
0.0%
Total
81%
100%
80.6%
81%
Fall 2013
Percent
Number
Percent
26.9%
1,398
27.5%
73.1%
3,682
72.5%
0.0%
5,170
4,195
100%
81.1%
0.0%
5,080
4,048
100%
79.7%
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5c.
Below you will find the number of courses the department has delivered by full-time faculty and part-time
faculty (including administrators).
Courses
Fall 2005
Fall 2006
Fall 2007
Fall 2008
Fall 2009
Taught
#
#
%
#
%
#
%
#
%
27
34%
32
40%
38
46%
32
39%
%
FT Faculty
31
35%
PT Faculty
57
65%
53
66%
48
60%
45
54%
51
61%
Total
88
100%
80
100%
80
100%
83
100%
83
100%
Courses Taught
Fall 2010
Number
Fall 2011
Percent
Number
Fall 2012
Percent
Number
Fall 2013
Percent
Number
Percent
F-T Faculty
36
40.0%
37
47.4%
30
30.3%
28
27.2%
P-T Faculty (inc
Admin)
54
60.0%
41
52.6%
69
69.7%
75
72.8%
0.0%
Total
90
100%
0.0%
78
100%
0.0%
99
100%
0.0%
103
100%
5d.
What is the representative nature of faculty in terms of demographics, tenure and diversity? (See departmental
information on next page). How well does this support the program? (Suggested limit 1/2 page)
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Departmental Plan
2005
FT
2006
PT
Total
#
%
#
%
Male
6
60%
12
46%
Female
4
40%
14
Total
10
100%
Black
0
Hispanic
FT
2007
PT
Total
#
%
#
%
18
6
50%
11
44%
54%
18
6
50%
14
26
100%
36
12
100%
0%
1
4%
1
0
0
0%
1
4%
1
Asian
0
0%
3
12%
White
10
100%
20
Unknown
0
0%
Total
10
100%
Tenured
6
TenureTrack
FT
2008
PT
Total
#
%
#
%
17
8
57%
13
52%
56%
20
6
43%
12
25
100%
37
14
100%
0%
1
4%
1
1
0
0%
1
4%
1
3
0
0%
2
8%
77%
30
12
100%
20
1
4%
1
0
0%
26
100%
36
12
100%
60%
6
8
3
30%
3
Not
Applicable
1
10%
Total
10
100%
FT
2009
PT
Total
#
%
#
%
21
8
57%
14
54%
48%
18
6
43%
12
25
100%
39
14
100%
7%
0
0%
1
1
1
7%
1
4%
2
2
0
0%
3
12%
80%
32
12
86%
20
1
4%
1
0
0%
25
100%
37
14
100%
67%
8
8
4
33%
4
1
0
0%
10
12
100%
FT
PT
Total
#
%
#
%
22
8
57%
11
50%
19
46%
18
6
43%
11
50%
17
26
100%
40
14
100%
22
100%
36
7%
0
0%
1
1
7%
0
0%
1
1
7%
1
4%
2
1
7%
0
0%
1
3
0
0%
3
12%
3
0
0%
2
9%
2
80%
32
12
86%
21
81%
33
12
86%
20
91%
32
1
4%
1
0
0%
1
4%
1
0
0%
0
0%
0
25
100%
39
14
100%
26
100%
40
14
100%
22
100%
36
57%
8
8
57%
8
9
64%
9
6
43%
6
6
43%
6
5
36%
5
0
0
0%
0
0
0%
0
0
0%
0
12
14
100%
14
14
100%
14
14
100%
14
Gender
Ethnicity
Tenure
Status
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2010
FT
2011
PT
Total
#
%
#
%
Male
8
62%
10
48%
Female
5
38%
11
52%
Total
13
FT
2012
PT
Total
#
%
#
%
18
8
62%
13
48%
16
5
38%
14
52%
34
13
0%
1
1
8%
1
4%
2
1
8%
2
7%
3
1
4%
FT
2013
PT
Total
#
%
#
%
21
7
58%
12
48%
19
5
42%
13
52%
40
12
FT
PT
Total
#
%
#
%
19
7
54%
14
45%
21
18
6
46%
17
55%
23
37
13
Gender
21
27
25
31
44
Ethnicity
Black
1
8%
Hispanic
1
8%
1
5%
2
Asian
0%
1
5%
1
0%
American
Indian/Alaskan Native
0%
0%
0
0%
17
81%
28
2
10%
White
11
85%
2 or More Races
11
85%
0%
1
4%
1
8%
2
8%
3
1
0%
1
4%
0%
0
0%
21
78%
32
2
7%
1
11
92%
0%
2
6%
2
15%
2
6%
4
1
0%
1
3%
1
0%
0
0%
0
0%
0
19
76%
30
85%
24
77%
35
2
8%
2
6%
2
0
0%
0
0
0%
0
2
11
Native
Hawaiian/Pacific
Islander
Unknown
Total
0%
13
0%
21
0
0%
34
13
0%
27
0
0%
40
12
0%
25
0
0%
37
13
31
44
Tenure Status
Tenured
8
62%
8
8
62%
8
11
92%
11
12
92%
12
Tenure-Track
5
38%
5
5
38%
5
1
8%
1
1
8%
1
0%
0
0%
0
0%
0
0%
0
Not Applicable
Total
13
13
13
13
12
12
13
13
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5e.
What evidence exists that the program’s faculty have engaged in research and scholarship on teaching and/or
learning in the program’s field of study? (Suggested limit 1/2 page)
5f.
What initiatives have been taken in the past five years to promote faculty development in support of the
program? (Suggested limit 1/2 page)
5g.
The table below shows the amount of external funding received by the department. If available, please provide
the dollar amount of externally funded research for full-time faculty supporting the program under review. (Program
dollar amounts are available through departmental records.)
External
Funding
Fiscal Year
4/5
5/6
6/7
7/8
8/9
$ Amount
Program
$ Amount
Department
External
Funding
4500
Fiscal Year
09/10
10/11
11/12
12/13
$ Amount
Program
$ Amount
Department
-
-
-
-
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5h.
Please comment on the table below that shows trends in overall course evaluation and instructional vibrancy for
your program (if available), your college and the university. (Suggested limit ½ page)
Photography
(Q)
Saint John’s
College
Total
Undergraduate
Overall Evaluation (Spring)
2011
2012
2013
Instructional Vibrancy (Spring)
2011
2012
2013
4.15
4.20
4.24
4.40
4.43
4.46
3.95
4.01
4.00
4.28
4.33
4.33
4.01
3.21
4.07
4.27
4.29
4.35
Note: Institutional Vibrancy is the average of the first 14 questions on the course evaluation, with questions pertaining
to course organization, communication, faculty-student interaction, and assignments/grading. All course evaluation
questions range from 1 (Strongly Disagree) to 5 (Strongly Agree).
5i.
What percentage of full time faculty assigned to this program have terminal degrees or industry certifications
renewed within the past 2 years? Comment. (Suggested limit 1/3 page)
Standard 5.
Comments: Indicate to what extent the program has the faculty resources required to meet its mission
and goals. Include references from 5a – 5i. (Suggested limit 1 page)
Standard 5.
Additional comments if needed. (Suggested limit 1 page)
STANDARD 6. The program has adequate resources to meet its goals and objectives. And, it is cost-effective.
6a.
Narrative/Supportive Technological Environment - Comment on classrooms and labs meeting industry-standards
for quality and availability of hardware, software, and peripherals; library space, holdings and services; science
laboratories, TV studios, art/computer graphic labs; etc. (Suggested limit 1 page)
6b.
Narrative/ Supportive Physical Environment - Comment on level of faculty and student satisfaction with HVAC;
faculty and student satisfaction with classroom lighting, crowdedness, and acoustics; flexible teaching environments,
and faculty offices, etc.. (Suggested limit 1 page)
6c.
To what extent has the University funded major capital projects, e.g., renovations, which are linked directly to
the program during the past five years? (Bulleted list)
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6d.
If external data that describes the cost effectiveness of the program has been provided by your School/College
Dean, please comment on the program’s cost-effectiveness. (Suggested limit 1 page)
Standard 6.
Additional comments if needed. (Suggested limit 1 page)
STANDARD 7. Effective actions have been taken based on the findings of the last program review and plans have
been initiated for the future.
Comments: (Suggested limit 1page)
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