AY 2014-2015 ACADEMIC PROGRAM REVIEW SELF-STUDY TEMPLATE
Reporting School/College: John’s College
Program Reviewed: Theology and Religious 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
1155
1266
1123
1065
1036
87
86
89
88
87
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
Theology
Fall 2013
Computed
1,027
Computed
1,310
975
Freshmen High School Average
Fall 2010
Fall 2011
High School
Theology
Fall 2013
High School
89
High School
96
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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Intended college major for 2012 college-bound seniors
TestTakers
SAT
Intended College Major
Mean Scores
Number
Percent
(%)
Critical
Reading
Mathematics
Total
72
0.1%
514
496
1010
Theology and Religious Vocations
* 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
75
50
75
67
67
4
3
75%
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
THE
5
2010
Returned
DNR
#
%
#
%
3
60%
2
40%
Total
3
2011
Returned
DNR
Total
#
%
#
%
1
33%
2
67%
2012
Returned
1
#
%
1
100%
DNR
#
Total
%
1
Returned
#
%
1
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%
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* The % of students started in Fall 2012 and returned to the program in Fall 2013
2c.
Undergraduate 6 Year Graduation Rate
Fall
1999
2000
Program
THE
1
2003
40%
50%
100%
75%
61%
59%
58%
60%
57%
University
64%
59%
61%
61%
58%
Graduated
2
2002
School/
College
Average Rate
Fall 2004 cohort
Total
2001
Fall 2005 cohort
Total
50%
4
Fall 2006 cohort
Graduated
2
Total
50%
6
Fall 2007 cohort
Graduated
3
Total
50%
Graduated
3
0
0%
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)
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2g.
Number of majors and minors enrolled over the past five years. See table below.
Fall
Number of
Students
MAJORS
THE
2005
2006
2007
24
27
22
21
20
Minors
15
20
25
37
30
Total
39
47
47
58
50
Fall 2010
Fall 2011
Fall 2012
Fall 2013
Majors
Majors
Majors
Majors
BA
Total
15
9
10
9
3
2
1
1
18
11
11
10
2h.
Fall 2010
Fall 2011
Fall 2012
Fall 2013
Minors
Minors
Minors
Minors
Theology
Total
2009
Majors
BA/MA
MINORS
2008
22
20
26
23
Fall 2010
Fall 2011
Fall 2012
Fall 2013
Total
Total
Total
Total
40
31
37
33
Number of degrees granted during the past five years. See table below.
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Academic Year
SJC -UG-Q
THE
Degrees
Granted
04/05
05/06
06/07
07/08
08/09
BA
6
6
4
5
5
Theology
BA
10/11
11/12
12/13
Degrees
Conferred
Degrees
Conferred
Degrees
Conferred
2
2
7
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 39-Theology and Religious Vocations.
20092010
20102011
20112012
Bachelors
Local
16
20
14
National
8,718
9,074
9,369
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.
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
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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.
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
19
5
24
24
Minors
14
1
15
20
Majors
& Minors
Combined
33
6
39
44
# of FTE
Students
(Majors &
Minors)
33.00
2.00
35.00
44.00
FT
PT
3
Fall 2007
Total
FT
27
20
20
25
3
47
45
1.00
45.00
45.00
PT
2
Fall 2008
Total
FT
22
19
25
37
2
47
56
0.67
45.67
56.00
PT
2
Fall 2009
Total
FT
PT
2
Total
21
18
20
37
30
2
58
48
2
50
0.67
56.67
48.00
0.67
48.67
30
# of FTE
Faculty
assigned
to the
program
0
0
0
0
0
FTE
Student/
FTE
Faculty
Ratio
0
0
0
0
0
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Fall 2010
Fall 2011
F
P
Total
F
P
Total
F
P
Total
F
P
Total
Majors
Majors
Majors
Majors
Majors
Majors
Majors
Majors
Majors
Majors
Majors
19
1
20
14
Fall 2010
F
MINORS
1
Total
F
1
14
11
Fall 2012
P
2
33
30
Total
4
Fall 2010
F
F
1
12
Fall 2013
P
P
34
35
Total
4
Fall 2011
Total
F
F
P
Total
P
39
36
3
Fall 2012
Total
F
P
39
Fall 2013
Total
F
P
Total
Total
Total
Total
Total
Total
Total
Total
Total
Total
Total
Total
Total
50
3
53
42
5
47
48
5
53
46
4
50
Fall 2010
F
FTE MAJORS
13
Minors Minors Minors Minors Minors Minors Minors Minors Minors Minors Minors
31
MAJORS/MINORS
15
Fall 2011
P
Minors
Total
Fall 2013
Majors
MAJORS
Total
Fall 2012
P
Fall 2011
Total
F
FTE
FTE
FTE
FTE
50
1
51
42
Fall 2010
Fall 2011
P
FTE
Fall 2012
Total
F
FTE
FTE
1.667 43.667
Fall 2012
48
P
FTE
Fall 2013
Total
F
FTE
FTE
1.667 49.667
46
P
Total
FTE
FTE
1.333 47.333
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.
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.
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Credit Hours
Taught
Fall 2005
Fall 2006
#
Fall 2007
Fall 2008
Fall 2009
%
#
%
#
%
#
%
#
%
5307
45%
4965
42%
4659
39%
5394
41%
5619
45%
PT Faculty
6504
55%
6798
58%
7329
61%
7722
59%
6828
55%
Total
11811
100%
11763
100%
11988
100%
13116
100%
12447
100%
FT Faculty
% consumed
by
NonMajors
96%
Credit Hrs Taught
Fall 2010
97%
Fall 2011
Fall 2012
Number
Percent
F-T Faculty
5,046
42%
5,736
44%
P-T Faculty (inc
Admin)
6,852
58%
7,443
11,898
100%
13,179
Total
% Consumed by
Non-Majors
11,598
97.5%
Number
12,894
97%
Percent
Number
Percent
4,887
42%
4,752
39.0%
56%
6,870
58%
7,445
61.0%
100%
11,757
100%
12,197
100%
11,400
97%
Fall 2013
Percent
97.8%
Number
98%
97.0%
11,935
97.9%
5c.
Below you will find the number of courses the department has delivered by full-time faculty and part-time
faculty (including administrators).
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Courses
Taught
Fall 2005
#
Fall 2006
%
Fall 2007
Fall 2008
Fall 2009
#
%
#
%
#
%
#
%
63
48%
55
40%
63
43%
62
44%
FT Faculty
58
46%
PT Faculty
69
54%
68
52%
81
60%
85
57%
78
56%
Total
127
100%
131
100%
136
100%
148
100%
140
100%
Courses Taught
Fall 2010
Number
Fall 2011
Percent
Number
Fall 2012
Percent
Number
Fall 2013
Percent
Number
Percent
F-T Faculty
55
43.7%
63
43.8%
60
42.0%
55
39.9%
P-T Faculty (inc
Admin)
71
56.3%
81
56.3%
83
58.0%
83
60.1%
0.0%
Total
126
100%
0.0%
144
100%
0.0%
143
100%
0.0%
138
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?
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Departmental Data
2005
FT
2006
PT
Total
#
%
#
%
Male
15
68%
17
46%
Female
7
32%
20
Total
22
100%
Black
0
Hispanic
FT
2007
PT
Total
#
%
#
%
32
15
68%
20
56%
54%
27
7
32%
16
37
100%
59
22
100%
0%
1
3%
1
1
1
5%
0
0%
1
Asian
1
5%
2
5%
White
20
91%
32
Unknown
0
0%
Total
22
100%
Tenured
17
Tenure-Track
FT
2008
PT
Total
#
%
#
%
35
14
70%
25
58%
44%
23
6
30%
18
36
100%
58
20
100%
5%
1
3%
2
1
0
0%
1
3%
1
3
0
0%
1
3%
86%
52
20
91%
32
2
5%
2
1
5%
37
100%
59
22
100%
77%
17
17
4
18%
4
Not Applicable
1
5%
Total
22
100%
FT
2009
PT
Total
#
%
#
%
39
16
70%
25
60%
42%
24
7
30%
17
43
100%
63
23
100%
5%
3
7%
4
0
0
0%
0
0%
0
1
0
0%
2
5%
89%
52
18
90%
36
1
3%
2
1
5%
36
100%
58
20
100%
77%
17
17
3
14%
3
1
2
9%
22
22
100%
FT
PT
Total
#
%
#
%
41
15
68%
24
62%
39
40%
24
7
32%
15
38%
22
42
100%
65
22
100%
39
100%
61
0%
2
5%
2
0
0%
2
5%
2
1
4%
0
0%
1
1
5%
0
0%
1
2
0
0%
2
5%
2
0
0%
4
10%
4
84%
54
21
91%
36
86%
57
20
91%
31
79%
51
2
5%
3
1
4%
2
5%
3
1
5%
2
5%
3
43
100%
63
23
100%
42
100%
65
22
100%
39
100%
61
85%
17
17
74%
17
16
73%
16
1
5%
1
4
17%
4
4
18%
4
2
2
10%
2
2
9%
2
2
9%
2
22
20
100%
20
23
100%
23
22
100%
22
Gender
Ethnicity
Tenure Status
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2010
FT
2011
PT
Total
#
%
#
%
15
75%
24
67%
39
Female
5
25%
12
33%
Total
20
FT
2012
PT
Total
#
%
#
%
16
73%
22
63%
38
17
6
27%
13
37%
56
22
FT
2013
PT
Total
#
%
#
%
16
73%
23
58%
39
19
6
27%
17
43%
57
22
FT
PT
Total
#
%
#
%
16
76%
22
59%
38
23
5
24%
15
41%
20
62
21
Gender
Male
36
35
40
37
58
Ethnicity
Black
Hispanic
0%
1
Asian
American
Indian/Alaskan
Native
White
18
2
5%
6%
2
0%
1
0%
1
2
6%
2
0%
0%
1
3%
1
0%
90%
30
83%
48
1
3%
2 or More Races
6%
2
0%
1
1
5%
3%
1
1
5%
0%
0
31
89%
51
1
3%
5%
0%
20
2
91%
1
0%
2
5%
2
0%
1
5%
3
0%
0
35
88%
54
1
3%
2
0%
19
86%
0%
2
5%
2
2
10%
1
3%
3
1
5%
2
5%
3
0%
0
0%
0
81%
31
84%
48
1
3%
1
0
0%
0
0
0%
1
17
Native
Hawaiian/Pacific
Islander
Unknown
1
Total
20
5%
0%
36
1
1
56
22
5%
0%
35
1
1
57
22
5%
0%
40
1
1
62
21
5%
37
58
Tenure Status
Tenured
15
75%
15
16
73%
16
16
73%
16
14
67%
14
Tenure-Track
4
20%
4
4
18%
4
5
23%
5
5
24%
5
Not Applicable
1
5%
1
2
9%
2
1
5%
1
2
10%
2
Total
20
20
22
22
22
22
21
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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
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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)
Theology &
Religious
Studies (Q)
Saint John’s
College
Total
Undergraduate
Overall Evaluation (Spring)
2011
2012
2013
Instructional Vibrancy (Spring)
2011
2012
2013
4.09
4.03
4.02
4.41
4.40
4.39
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.
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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