Reporting School/College: St. John’s College
Program Reviewed: Environmental 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 2007 2008 2009 2005
High School Average
2006 2007 2008
1160 1265 1091 99 94 90 Program 1300
School/
College 1104
University 1068
1099
1075
1085
1075
1093
1087
1093
1092
88
86
88
87
88
87
88
87
Freshmen SAT Scores
Fall 2010
Computed
ESP5 1,073
Fall 2011
Computed
1,090
Fall 2012
Computed
1,050
Fall 2013
Computed
1,147
Freshmen High School Average
Fall 2010
High School
Fall 2011
High School
ESP5 92 92
Fall 2012
High School
89
Fall 2013
High School
92
2010
SAT Scores
2011 2012 2013 2010
High School Average
2011 2012
School/
College - Q 1089 1077 1087 1098 88 88 88
2009
85
89
88
2013
88
Total University 1097 1087 1096
Intended college major for 2012 college-bound seniors
1104 87 87 88 89
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SAT
Intended College Major
Test-
Takers
Number Percent
(%)
Critical
Reading
Mean Scores
Mathematics
508 Natural Resources and Conservation 718 0.5%
*For further information, please visit http://www.ets.org/s/gre/pdf/gre_guide.pdf
.
2b. Undergraduate 1 st Year Retention Rate
Fall
500
Total
1008
2003
Program
School/
College 77%
2004*
79%
2005
100%
2006 2007
100%
# Fresh
2
2008**
# Ret
2
%
100%
77% 77% 73% 1005 768 76%
University 78% 78% 78% 79% 76% 3268 2557
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
78%
2009
ESP5
Total Returned
# % #
DNR
%
10 7 70% 3 30%
Total Returned
# %
DNR
# %
6 4
2010
67% 2 33%
2011 2012
Total Returned DNR Total Returned
# % # % # % #
DNR
%
2 2 100% 2 1 50% 1 50%
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2c. Undergraduate 6 Year Graduation Rate
Program
School/
College
Average Rate
University
1999
61%
64%
2000
100%
Fall
2001 2002 2003
59%
59%
58%
61%
60%
61%
57%
58%
Fall 2004 cohort
Total Graduated
Fall 2005 cohort
Total Graduated
Fall 2006 cohort
Total Graduated
Fall 2007 cohort
Total Graduated
ESP5 1 1 100% 1 1 100%
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
2005
10
1
11
2006
9
1
10
2007
7
0
7
2008
7
1
8
2009
21
1
22
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MAJORS ESP5 BA
Fall 2010
Majors
22
Fall 2011
Majors
25
Fall 2012
Majors
22
Fall 2013
Majors
21
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 3 2 4 2 3
Note: there are no students who have graduated from this program in the 10/11 – 12/13 academic years.
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 03-Natural Resources and
Conservation.
2009-
2010
2010-
2011
2011-
2012
Local 69
Bachelor’s
89 71
National 26,336 28,623 30,929
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)
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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)
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
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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.
Fastest growing occupations and occupations having the largest numerical increase in employment by level of education and training projected.
Environmental Scientists and
Geoscientists
Environmental Engineering
Technicians
21%
24%
7,100
4,600
Environmental Scientists and Geoscientists
21%
7,100
Projected Changes in Related Occupations (2010 – 2020)
Changes, 2010-20
Grow much faster than average – Increase 21% or more
Environmental Engineering Technicians
Environmental Scientists and Geoscientists
Percent
24%
21%
Numeric
4,600
7,100
*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:
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(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)
STANDARD 5. The program has the faculty resources required to meet its mission and goals.
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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
# Majors/
FT Faculty FT PT Total FT
Fall 2006
PT Total FT
Fall 2007
PT Total FT
Fall 2008
PT Total FT
Fall 2009
PT Total
Majors 10 0 10
1
8
1
1 9
1
7 0 7
0
7
1
0 7
1
21
1
0 21
1 Minors 1
Majors
& Minors
Combined 11 0 11 9 1 10 7 0 7 8 0 8 22 0 22
# of FTE
Students
(Majors &
Minors) 11.00 0.00 11.00 9.00 0.33 9.33 7.00 0.00 7.00 8.00 0.00 8.00 22.00 0.00 22.00
# of FTE
Faculty assigned to the program
FTE
Student/
FTE
Faculty
Ratio
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
MAJORS
MINORS
F
Majors
F
Fall 2010
Fall 2010
Minors
22
Total
Majors
22
F
Fall 2011
Majors
26
Total
Majors
26
F
Majors
22
Fall 2012
P
Majors
1
Total
Majors
23
Fall 2013
F
Majors
23
Total
Majors
23
Fall 2011 Fall 2013
1
Total F Total F Total
Minors Minors Minors Minors Minors
1 1 1 2 2
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Total MAJORS/MINORS
Total FTE MAJORS
# of FTE faculty assigned to the program
F
Fall 2010
Total F
Fall 2011
Total
Total Total Total Total
FTE
22
Fall 2012
F P
F P
FTE
Total
Total Total Total Total Total
23 23
Fall 2010
27 27
Fall 2011
22 1
Fall 2012
23
F
FTE
23
Total
FTE
23
F
FTE
27
Total
FTE
27
Total
FTE
Fall 2013
F
25
F
25
Fall 2013
FTE
0.333 22.333 25
Fall 2010 Fall 2011 Fall 2012 Fall 2013
Total
Total
FTE
25
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.
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.
5c. Below you will find the number of courses the department has delivered by full-time faculty and part-time faculty (including administrators).
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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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)
Fiscal Year
External
Funding 04/05 05/06 06/07 07/08 08/09
$ Amount
Program
$ Amount
Department
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)
Overall Evaluation (Spring) Instructional Vibrancy (Spring)
2011 2012 2013 2011 2012 2013
Environmental
Studies (Q)
Saint John’s
College
-
3.95
-
4.01
-
4.00
-
4.28
-
4.33
-
4.33
Total
Undergraduate
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)
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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. (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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