AY 2014-2015 ACADEMIC PROGRAM REVIEW SELF-STUDY TEMPLATE
Reporting School/College: St. John’s College
Program Reviewed: Psychology 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
High School Average
Program
2005
1061
2006
1059
2007
1064
2008
1077
2009
1053
2005
87
2006
87
2007
87
2008
87
2009
88
School/
College
University
1104
1068
1099
1075
1085
1075
1093
1087
1093
1092
88
86
88
87
88
87
88
87
89
88
Freshmen SAT Scores
Fall 2010
Fall 2011
Computed
Psychology
Computed
1,091
Freshmen High School Average
Fall 2010
1,074
Computed
1,063
Fall 2012
High School
88
Fall 2013
Computed
Fall 2011
High School
Psychology
Fall 2012
Fall 2013
High School
87
1,067
High School
88
88
2010
SAT Scores
2011
2012
2013
2010
School/
College - Q
1089
1077
1087
1098
88
88
88
88
Total University
1097
1087
1096
1104
87
87
88
89
SAT
Intended College Major
Psychology
High School Average
2011
2012
Test-Takers
Mean Scores
Number Percent (%) Critical Reading
7,261
2013
5.4%
488
Mathematics
Total
478
966
* For further information, please visit http://www.ets.org/s/gre/pdf/gre_guide.pdf.
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Undergraduate 1st Year Retention Rate
2b.
Fall
2003
2004*
2005
2006
2007
Program
70%
79%
77%
81%
67%
# Fresh
128
2008**
# Ret
104
School/
College
University
77%
78%
79%
78%
77%
78%
77%
79%
73%
76%
1005
3268
768
2557
%
81%
76%
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
PSY
153
Returned
#
%
116
76%
2010
DNR
#
%
37
24%
Total
134
2011
Returned
#
%
103
DNR
#
%
77%
31
Total
23%
109
2012
Returned
#
%
DNR
#
%
74
35
68%
32%
Total
139
Returned
#
%
103
74%
DNR
#
%
36
26%
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
2c.
Undergraduate 6 Year Graduation Rate
Program
School/
College
Average Rate
University
PSY
Fall 2004 cohort
Total
Graduated
100 #
54%
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1999
58%
2000
57%
Fall
2001
50%
2002
62%
2003
54%
61%
64%
59%
59%
58%
61%
60%
61%
57%
58%
Fall 2005 cohort
Total
Graduated
97 #
53%
Fall 2006 cohort
Total
Graduated
111 #
55%
Fall 2007 cohort
Total Graduated
123 #
45%
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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
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)
2g.
Number of majors and minors enrolled over the past five years. See table below.
Fall
Number of Students
Majors
Minors
Total
MAJORS
2005
2006
513
48
561
PSY
2007
550
46
596
2008
519
38
557
2009
524
38
562
BA
Fall 2010
Fall 2011
Fall 2012
Fall 2013
Majors
Majors
Majors
Majors
592
602
558
534
11
8
15
18
BA/MA
PSY7
BA/MA
8
Total
MINORS
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Psychology
581
37
618
603
610
573
Fall 2010
Fall 2011
Fall 2012
Fall 2013
Minors
Minors
Minors
Minors
13
22
27
560
27
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Fall 2010
Fall 2011
Fall 2012
Fall 2013
Total
Total
Total
Total
Total
2h.
616
632
600
587
Number of degrees granted during the past five years. See table below.
Degrees Granted
BA
SJC -UG-Q
04/05
110
PSY
05/06
117
Psychology
Academic Year
06/07
127
BA
07/08
121
08/09
125
10/11
11/12
12/13
Degrees Conferred
Degrees Conferred
Degrees Conferred
113
145
161
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 42-Psychology.
20092010
20102011
20112012
Bachelors
Local
1,938
1,813
1,995
National
97,213
100,893
108,986
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?
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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.
Change, 2010-20
Fastest Growing Occupations
Psychologists
Percent
Numeric
22%
37,700
Occupations having the
largest numerical
increase in employment
Psychologists
Change, 2010-20
Percent
22%
Numeric
37,700
Changes, 2010-20
Grow faster than average - Increase 15 to 20.9%
Psychologists
Percent
Numeric
22%
37,700
*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)
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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)
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.
# Majors/
FT Faculty
Fall 2005
Fall 2006
FT
PT
Majors
495
18
513
Minors
44
4
48
Majors
& Minors
Combined
539
22
561
573
# of FTE
Students
(Majors &
Minors)
539.00
7.33
546.33
# of FTE
Faculty
assigned
to the
program
9.33
5
14.33
FTE
Student/
FTE
Faculty
Ratio
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Total
38.12
FT
PT
528
Total
FT
550
504
46
37
23
596
541
573.00
7.67
580.67
11.33
5.66
17
45
22
Fall 2007
1
34.12
PT
15
Fall 2008
Total
FT
519
505
38
38
16
557
543
541.00
5.33
546.33
9.5
7
1
16.5
32.93
PT
19
Fall 2009
Total
FT
PT
524
564
38
36
19
562
600
18
618
543.00
6.33
549.33
600.00
6.00
606.00
9.5
7
10.83
6.33
17.16
16.5
33.29
17
Total
1
581
37
35.31
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Fall 2010
Fall 2011
P
Total
F
P
Total
F
P
Total
F
P
Total
Majors
Majors
Majors
Majors
Majors
Majors
Majors
Majors
Majors
Majors
Majors
Majors
595
16
611
601
Fall 2010
F
MINORS
15
Total
F
17
578
554
Fall 2012
P
Total
1
41
68
3
Fall 2010
F
F
12
566
Fall 2013
P
Total
P
71
92
1
Fall 2011
Total
F
F
P
Total
P
93
77
3
Fall 2012
Total
F
P
80
Fall 2013
Total
F
P
Total
Total
Total
Total
Total
Total
Total
Total
Total
Total
Total
Total
Total
635
17
652
669
18
687
653
18
671
631
15
646
Fall 2010
F
FTE MAJORS
561
Minors Minors Minors Minors Minors Minors Minors Minors Minors Minors Minors
40
MAJORS/MINORS
616
Fall 2011
P
Minors
Total
Fall 2013
F
MAJORS
Total
Fall 2012
P
Fall 2011
Total
F
P
Fall 2012
Total
F
P
Fall 2013
Total
F
P
Total
FTE
FTE
FTE
FTE
FTE
FTE
FTE
FTE
FTE
FTE
FTE
FTE
635
5.667
640.667
669
6
675
653
6
659
631
5
636
Fall 2010
Fall 2011
Fall 2012
Fall 2013
# of FTE faculty assigned
to the program
FTE Student/FTE Faculty
Ratio
Important Note:
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.
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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
FT Faculty
PT Faculty
Total
Fall 2005
#
%
4860 69%
Fall 2006
#
%
4733 68%
Fall 2007
#
%
4598 67%
Fall 2008
#
%
4911 71%
Fall 2009
#
%
5465
76%
2139 31%
6999 100%
2244
6977
2262
6860
2010
6921
1719
7184
%
consumed
by NonMajors/Minor
s
25%
Credit Hrs
Taught
32%
100%
24%
Fall 2010
Number Percent
33%
100%
23%
Fall 2011
Number Percent
29%
100%
22%
Fall 2012
Number Percent
24%
100%
20%
Fall 2013
Number Percent
F-T Faculty
5,048
65.4% 4,736
58.4% 5,108
65.6% 4,687
63.3%
P-T Faculty
(inc Admin)
2,665
34.6% 3,370
41.6% 2,684
34.4% 2,721
36.7%
Total
7,713
% Consumed
by NonMajors
1,716
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
100% 8,106
100%
22.2% 1,891
23.3% 1,819
7,792
100%
0.0%
7,408
100%
23.3% 1,436
19.4%
5c.
Below you will find the number of courses the department has delivered by full-time faculty and part-time
faculty (including administrators).
Courses
Taught
Fall 2005
#
%
FT Faculty 55
63%
Fall 2006
#
%
Fall 2007
#
%
Fall 2008
#
%
Fall 2009
#
%
56
63%
60
67%
63
69%
68
71%
PT Faculty
32
37%
33
37%
30
33%
28
31%
28
29%
Total
87
100%
89
100%
90
100%
91
100%
96
100%
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Courses Taught
Fall 2010
Number
Fall 2011
Percent
Number
Fall 2012
Percent
Number
Fall 2013
Percent
Number
Percent
F-T Faculty
63
66.3%
100
62.1%
69
69.7%
65
61.3%
P-T Faculty (inc
Admin)
32
33.7%
61
37.9%
30
30.3%
41
38.7%
0.0%
Total
95
100%
0.0%
161
100%
0.0%
99
100%
0.0%
106
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 Data
2005
FT
2006
PT
Total
#
%
#
%
Male
20
65%
14
45%
Female
11
35%
17
Total
31
100%
Black
2
Hispanic
FT
2007
PT
Total
#
%
#
%
34
18
60%
14
41%
55%
28
12
40%
20
31
100%
62
30
100%
6%
1
3%
3
2
3
10%
1
3%
4
Asian
1
3%
1
3%
White
25
81%
28
Unknown
0
0%
Total
31
100%
Tenured
23
Tenure-Track
FT
2008
PT
Total
#
%
#
%
32
16
55%
15
50%
59%
32
13
45%
15
34
100%
64
29
100%
7%
1
3%
3
2
4
13%
3
9%
7
2
1
3%
1
3%
90%
53
23
77%
28
0
0%
0
0
0%
31
100%
62
30
100%
74%
23
24
5
16%
5
Not Applicable
3
10%
Total
31
100%
FT
2009
PT
Total
#
%
#
%
31
15
50%
14
54%
50%
28
15
50%
12
30
100%
59
30
100%
7%
1
3%
3
3
5
17%
1
3%
6
2
1
3%
1
3%
82%
51
21
72%
26
1
3%
1
0
0%
34
100%
64
29
100%
80%
24
23
5
17%
5
3
1
3%
31
30
100%
FT
PT
Total
#
%
#
%
29
15
50%
14
54%
29
46%
27
15
50%
12
46%
27
26
100%
56
30
100%
26
100%
56
10%
0
0%
3
3
10%
0
0%
3
5
17%
0
0%
5
5
17%
1
4%
6
2
1
3%
2
8%
3
1
3%
0
0%
1
87%
47
21
70%
23
88%
44
21
70%
24
92%
45
1
3%
1
0
0%
1
4%
1
0
0%
1
4%
1
30
100%
59
30
100%
26
100%
56
30
100%
26
100%
56
79%
23
24
80%
24
25
80%
25
4
14%
4
4
13%
4
5
17%
5
1
2
7%
2
2
7%
2
1
3%
1
30
29
100%
29
30
100%
30
30
100%
30
Gender
Ethnicity
Tenure Status
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2010
FT
2011
PT
Total
#
%
#
%
Male
15
52%
12
46%
Female
14
48%
14
54%
Total
29
FT
2012
PT
Total
#
%
#
%
27
15
52%
12
48%
28
14
48%
13
52%
55
29
0%
3
3
10%
4%
6
5
17%
0%
1
1
3%
20
69%
FT
2013
PT
Total
#
%
#
%
27
15
52%
13
43%
27
14
48%
17
57%
54
29
0%
3
3
10%
FT
PT
Total
#
%
#
%
28
16
52%
16
53%
32
31
15
48%
14
47%
29
59
31
0%
3
3
10%
1
3%
4
Gender
26
25
30
30
61
Ethnicity
Black
3
10%
Hispanic
5
17%
Asian
American
Indian/Alaskan
Native
1
3%
White
20
69%
0%
5
5
17%
2
7%
7
5
16%
3
10%
8
1
4%
2
2
7%
2
7%
4
2
6%
2
7%
4
0%
0
0%
0
0%
0
0%
0
23
92%
43
19
66%
25
83%
44
21
68%
23
77%
44
2 or More Races
0
0%
0
Native
Hawaiian/Pacific
Islander
0
0%
0
1
3%
1
0%
Unknown
Total
1
0%
29
24
1
26
0%
0
92%
44
4%
0%
1
0%
55
29
1
25
4%
0%
1
0%
54
29
1
30
3%
1
0%
59
31
30
61
Tenure Status
Tenured
23
79%
23
23
79%
23
26
90%
26
28
90%
28
Tenure-Track
5
17%
5
5
17%
5
2
7%
2
2
6%
2
Not Applicable
1
3%
1
1
3%
1
1
3%
1
1
3%
1
Total
29
29
29
29
29
29
31
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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.)
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)
Psychology (Q)
Overall Evaluation (Spring)
2011
2012
2013
Instructional Vibrancy (Spring)
2011
2012
2013
3.99
4.30
4.09
3.96
4.38
4.28
Saint John’s
3.95
4.01
4.00
4.28
4.33
4.33
College
Total
4.01
3.21
4.07
4.27
4.29
4.35
Undergraduate
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)
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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. (Suggest 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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