AY 2014-2015 ACADEMIC PROGRAM REVIEW SELF-STUDY TEMPLATE
Reporting School/College: St. John’s College
Program Reviewed: Asian Studies BA 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
High School Average
2007
2008
2009
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
Program
1320
1072
1173
1025
1204
91
87
90
88
88
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
ASC
Fall 2012
Computed
1,063
Fall 2013
Computed
1,154
Computed
1,170
1,070
Freshmen High School Average
Fall 2010
Fall 2011
High School
Fall 2012
High School
ASC
88
Fall 2013
High School
92
High School
89
83
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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Undergraduate 1st Year Retention Rate
2b.
Fall
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
# Fresh
# Ret
%
Program
100%
0%
100%
80%
75%
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 student started in Fall 2004 and returned to the program in Fall 2005
** The % of student started in Fall 2008 and returned to the program in Fall 2009
2009
Total
ASC
14
2010
Returned
DNR
#
%
#
%
11
79%
3
21%
Total
3
2011
Returned
DNR
#
%
#
3
100%
Total
2012
Returned
%
8
DNR
#
%
#
%
7
88%
1
13%
Total
Returned
4
#
%
4
100%
DNR
#
%
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
Program
100%
School/
College
Average Rate
61%
59%
University
64%
59%
Fall 2004 cohort
Total
ASC
0
0%
Total
3
100%
58%
60%
57%
61%
61%
58%
Graduated
3
2003
0%
Fall 2005 cohort
Graduated
2
2002
100%
Fall 2006 cohort
Total
5
Graduated
2
40%
Fall 2007 cohort
Total
4
Graduated
2
50%
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
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
Majors
14
17
15
11
24
Minors
4
4
3
17
18
Total
18
21
18
28
42
MAJORS
ASC
Fall 2010
Fall 2011
Fall 2012
Fall 2013
Majors
Majors
Majors
Majors
BA
BA/MA
Total
22
25
21
20
1
3
2
2
23
28
23
22
Does not include second majors
MINORS
Fall 2010
Fall 2011
Fall 2012
Fall 2013
Minors
Minors
Minors
Minors
ASC
Total
11
18
13
4
Fall 2010
Fall 2011
Fall 2012
Fall 2013
Total
Total
Total
Total
34
50
42
26
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2h.
Number of degrees granted during the past five years. See table below.
Academic Year
Degrees
Granted
04/05
05/06
06/07
07/08
08/09
BA
1
4
4
2
3
10/11
11/12
Degrees Conferred
SJC -UG-Q
ASC
Asian Studies
BA
12/13
Degrees Conferred
2
Degrees Conferred
3
3
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 05 – Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender and
Group Studies.
20092010
20102011
20112012
Bachelor's
Local
208
183
187
National
8,621
9,100
9,232
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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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)
Standard 4.
Additional comments if needed. (Suggested limit 1 page)
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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
# Majors/
FT Faculty
FT
PT
Total
Majors
13
1
14
17
Minors
4
4
4
Majors
& Minors
Combined
17
1
18
21
# of FTE
Students
(Majors &
Minors)
17.00
0.33
17.33
21.00
FT
PT
Fall 2007
Total
0
FT
PT
17
15
4
3
0
21
18
0.00
21.00
18.00
Fall 2008
Total
0
FT
PT
15
10
3
17
0
18
27
0.00
18.00
27.00
Fall 2009
Total
1
FT
PT
Total
11
24
0
24
17
17
1
18
1
28
41
1
42
0.33
27.33
41.00
0.33
41.33
# of FTE
Faculty
assigned
to the
program
0
0
0
0
0
FTE
Student/
FTE
Faculty
Ratio
0
0
0
0
0
Fall 2011
Fall 2012
Fall 2010
Fall 2013
F
Total
F
P
Total
F
Total
F
P
Total
Majors
Majors
Majors
Majors
Majors
Majors
Majors
Majors
Majors
Majors
MAJORS
24
24
28
1
29
24
24
21
1
22
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Fall 2010
Fall 2011
Total
F
P
Total
F
P
Total
F
Total
Minors
Minors
Minors
Minors
Minors
Minors
Minors
Minors
Minors
Minors
11
11
17
1
Fall 2010
MAJORS/MINORS
FTE MAJORS
18
12
1
Fall 2011
13
4
4
Fall 2012
Fall 2013
F
Total
F
P
Total
F
P
Total
F
P
Total
Total
Total
Total
Total
Total
Total
Total
Total
Total
Total
Total
35
35
45
2
47
36
1
37
25
1
26
Fall 2010
Total
Fall 2013
F
MINORS
Total
Fall 2012
Fall 2011
Fall 2012
Fall 2013
F
Total
F
P
Total
F
P
Total
F
P
Total
FTE
FTE
FTE
FTE
FTE
FTE
FTE
FTE
FTE
FTE
FTE
35
35
45
0.667
45.667
36
0.333
36.333
25
0.333 25.333
Includes Second majors.
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)
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
%
#
%
#
%
#
%
#
%
51
9%
3
1%
72
11%
105
14%
102
13%
PT Faculty
507
91%
585
99%
558
89%
651
86%
708
87%
Total
558
100%
588
100%
630
100%
756
100%
810
100%
FT Faculty
% consumed
by
NonMajors/Minors
69%
Credit Hrs Taught
72%
Fall 2010
Number
81%
Fall 2011
Percent
Number
86%
Fall 2012
Percent
Number
Fall 2013
Percent
F-T Faculty
156
18.0%
48
4.9%
96
10.5%
P-T Faculty (inc Admin)
711
82.0%
924
95.1%
816
89.5%
0.0%
Total
% Consumed by NonMajors
867
663
100%
76.5%
0.0%
972
684
76%
Number
111
684
0.0%
100%
912
100%
70.4%
639
70.1%
Percent
14.0%
86.0%
0.0%
795
522
100%
65.7%
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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
Taught
#
Fall 2006
%
Fall 2007
Fall 2008
Fall 2009
#
%
#
%
#
%
#
%
0
0%
3
18%
3
18%
3
19%
FT Faculty
2
13%
PT Faculty
13
87%
15
100%
14
82%
14
82%
13
81%
Total
15
100%
15
100%
17
100%
17
100%
16
100%
Courses Taught
Fall 2010
Number
Fall 2011
Percent
Number
Fall 2012
Percent
Number
Fall 2013
Percent
Number
Percent
F-T Faculty
3
18.8%
3
15.0%
2
12.5%
2
11.8%
P-T Faculty (inc
Admin)
13
81.3%
17
85.0%
14
87.5%
15
88.2%
0.0%
Total
16
100%
0.0%
20
100%
0.0%
16
100%
0.0%
17
100%
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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)
Developmental Plan
2005
FT
2006
PT
#
%
#
%
Male
0
0%
2
29%
Female
1
100%
5
Total
1
100%
Black
0
Hispanic
Total
FT
2007
PT
#
%
#
%
2
0
0%
7
78%
71%
6
1
100%
2
7
100%
8
1
100%
0%
0
0%
0
0
0
0%
0
0%
0
Asian
1
100%
7
100%
White
0
0%
0
Unknown
0
0%
Total
1
100%
Tenured
1
Tenure-Track
Total
FT
2008
PT
Total
#
%
#
%
7
1
50%
9
82%
22%
3
1
50%
2
9
100%
10
2
100%
0%
0
0%
0
0
0
0%
0
0%
0
8
1
100%
8
89%
0%
0
0
0%
1
0
0%
0
0
0%
7
100%
8
1
100%
100%
1
1
0
0%
0
Not Applicable
0
0%
Total
1
100%
FT
2009
PT
#
%
#
%
10
1
50%
7
88%
18%
3
1
50%
1
11
100%
13
2
100%
0%
0
0%
0
0
0
0%
0
0%
0
9
2
100%
10
91%
11%
1
0
0%
1
0
0%
0
0
0%
9
100%
10
2
100%
100%
1
1
0
0%
0
0
0
0%
1
1
100%
Total
FT
PT
Total
#
%
#
%
8
1
50%
0
0
1
13%
2
1
50%
8
100%
9
8
100%
10
2
100%
8
10%%
10
0%
0
0%
0
0
0%
0
0%
0
0
0%
0
0%
0
0
0%
0
0%
0
12
2
100%
7
88%
9
2
100%
8
100%
10
9%
1
0
0%
1
13%
1
0
0%
0
0%
0
0
0%
0
0
0%
0
0%
0
0
0%
0
0%
0
11
100%
13
2
100%
8
100%
10
2
100%
8
100%
10
50%
1
1
50%
1
1
50%
1
0
0%
0
0
0%
0
0
0%
0
0
1
50%
1
1
50%
1
1
50%
1
1
2
100%
2
2
100%
2
2
100%
2
Gender
Ethnicity
Tenure Status
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2010
FT
2011
PT
Total
FT
#
%
#
%
#
Male
1
50%
1
14%
2
Female
1
50%
6
86%
7
1
Total
2
9
1
2012
PT
Total
FT
%
#
%
#
0%
3
38%
3
100%
5
63%
6
1
9
1
2013
PT
Total
FT
%
#
%
#
0%
2
25%
2
100%
6
75%
7
1
9
1
PT
Total
%
#
%
0%
2
25%
2
100%
6
75%
7
Gender
7
8
8
8
9
Ethnicity
Black
0%
0%
0
0%
0%
0
0%
0%
0
0%
0
0%
0
Hispanic
0%
0%
0
0%
0%
0
0%
0
0%
0
0%
0
0%
0
100%
9
88%
8
100%
7
88%
8
100%
7
88%
8
0%
0
0%
0%
0
0%
0
0%
0
13%
1
0%
13%
1
0%
1
13%
1
2 or More Races
0
0%
0
Native
Hawaiian/Pacific
Islander
0
0%
0
0
0%
0
Asian
2
100%
7
1
100%
American
Indian/Alaskan
Native
0%
0%
0
0%
White
0%
0%
0
0%
Unknown
Total
0%
2
0%
7
0
7
1
0%
9
1
50%
1
1
0%
50%
0%
8
1
0
1
0%
9
1
100%
1
1
0
0%
1
0%
0%
8
1
0
0%
9
1
100%
1
1
0
0%
0
0%
8
9
Tenure Status
Tenured
1
Tenure-Track
Not Applicable
1
Total
2
2
1
1
1
100%
1
0
0%
0
0
0%
0
1
1
1
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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.)
Fiscal Year
External
Funding
04/05
05/06
06/07
07/08
08/09
$ Amount
Program
$ Amount
Department
Fiscal Year
External
Funding
09/10
10/11
11/12
12/13
$ Amount
Program
$ Amount
Department
-
-
-
-
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)
Overall Evaluation (Spring)
2011
2012
2013
Asian Studies
(Q)
Saint John’s
College
Total
Undergraduate
Instructional Vibrancy (Spring)
2011
2012
2013
-
-
-
-
-
-
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).
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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)
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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