2014-15 ACADEMIC ASSESSMENT & PLANNING RECORD
Bachelor of Science in Applied Science (BSAS) Information Technology
I.
Mission
College of Hospitality and Technology Leadership Mission Statement: The College of Hospitality and Technology Leadership at
the University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee provides an intellectual, collaborative, ethical, inclusive learning environment for
students pursuing leadership positions in hospitality and technology and graduating leaders for these industries to serve citizens of
Florida, the U.S., and the world.
Bachelor of Science in Applied Science (BSAS) Information Technology Mission Statement: The mission of the BSAS program is
to further develop the occupational competencies of an AS degree to the level of a Bachelor of Science degree.
II.
Program Educational Objectives and Student Outcomes
I. Content: Student will be able to demonstrate the knowledge of the significant facts, principles, concepts, and/or theories
comprising their selected field of concentration.
II. Critical Thinking: In work appropriate to the following areas of concentration, students will be able to demonstrate the following
functions of critical thinking: focus on the main idea, draw inferences, evaluate, analyze, and continue the progression of an idea.
III. Communication: In work appropriate to the following areas of concentration, student will be able to demonstrate the following
functions of good writing: focused unity, coherent organization, relevant support, appropriate diction and syntax, correct grammar
and mechanics for the discipline.
III. Means of Assessing the Student Outcomes
Capstone Project (CIS 4935, Senior Project / Approved Internship Capstone Assessment): In the senior project / approved
internship capstone course, CIS 4935, students are required to complete a real-world project for a business or industry sponsor. The
project requires each student to demonstrate technical knowledge, as well as computational and analytic skills. Consisting of four
stages, students are required to complete the following:
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Present an overview of the project or internship, focusing on why the project was needed, and how the problem was resolved.
Challenges encountered and how these were overcome are also included in the presentation.
A demo of the final solution is also given (if applicable).
Students document the entire experience in a 4-6 page report, and
Capstone Examination (CIS 4935, Senior Project / Approved Internship Capstone Assessment):
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Take a test to assess how well the objectives and five learning outcomes were met. (Note: this test is currently going through
development).
In addition to being graded by the professor, the project is externally evaluated for evidence of technical knowledge and skill sets by a
team of faculty using an agreed-upon scoring rubric based on the educational objectives.
Graduation Survey - Given to all students upon the completion of their degree. Graduates are asked to select the degree to which
they agree or disagree with the following statements: “My critical thinking skills have improved,” “My writing skills improved,” and “My
oral communication skills improved.” Scale: Strongly Disagree, Disagree, Neutral, Agree, Strongly Agree.
IV. Previous Cycle Analysis of Results and Planned Changes
1. Content: Student will be able to demonstrate the knowledge of the significant facts, principles, concepts, and/or theories comprising their selected
field of concentration.
Faculty Comments:
There has been a marked change in the projects being delivered by students in this cycle. The
change is reflected in the nature and challenge of the projects as well as the number of
internships is showing an upward trend.
Curricula Changes:
More internships are projected to be incorporated as IT Senior Projects .
Changes to the
Assessment Process:
There have been discussions on hiring an Internship Coordinator to provide additional support.
The coordinator will not only work on developing relationships with external entities but will also
put the students thru the paces to ensure they are well prepared to handle interviews
professionally with polished resumes.
However, the earlier concern regarding the need for the Assessment Process to be reinforced
with more faculty participation in real time remains. We need a more varied Q&A session for
each student’s project/presentation to be assessed adequately.
2. Critical Thinking: In work appropriate to the following areas of concentration, students will be able to demonstrate the following functions of
critical thinking: focus on the main idea, draw inferences, evaluate, analyze, and continue the progression of an idea.
Faculty Comments:
There is an increase in the research students have to do for some of the projects. This can also
be viewed as a measure of challenge. Students are expected to implement solutions.
Curricula Changes:
Changes to the
Assessment Process:
3. Communication: In work appropriate to the following areas of concentration, student will be able to demonstrate the following functions of good
writing: focused unity, coherent organization, relevant support, appropriate diction and syntax, correct grammar and mechanics for the discipline.
Faculty Comments:
Curricula Changes:
Changes to the
Assessment Process:
Most of the students present and deliver their projects in a well-structured coordinated manner,
along with a live demo of the end deliverable.
Need to have a formal approval process for projects undertaken by students. Also need a longer
lead time for students to start thinking about this course. Advisors need to emphasize the need
for the Senior Project as soon as students enter their senior year.
Summary of Program Improvement Initiatives to be Pursued in the Coming Academic Year
Faculty will work with Advisors to emphasize the longer lead time required for Senior Projects.
Dean’s Response (Dr. Cihan Cobanoglu)
Dean agrees with initiatives.
V. Assessment Results
ACADEMIC PROGRAM:
BS in Applied Science: Information Technology
Student Outcomes
Objective
Content: Student will be able to
demonstrate the knowledge of the
significant facts, principles,
concepts, and/or theories
comprising their selected field of
concentration.
I
Critical Thinking: In work
appropriate to the following areas
of concentration, students will be
able to demonstrate the following
functions of critical thinking:
focus on the main idea, draw
inferences, evaluate, analyze, and
continue the progression of an
idea.
I
II
II
II
Means of
Assessing
Capstone
Examination
CIS 4935
Capstone Project
CIS 4935
Target
Summary Assessment Results
Students will
average at least
75% correct.
Average score of
all student
performances is
at least (3.0)
“Satisfactory.”
Capstone
Examination
CIS 4935
Students will
average at least
75% correct.
Capstone Project
CIS 4935
Average score of
all student
performances is
at least (3.0)
“Satisfactory.”
Graduation Survey
Critical Thinking
Skills
CIP Code: 24.0102
Graduation
Survey: Using a
scale of 1 (None)
to 5 (A Great
Deal), 75% of
respondents will
select either a 4
or a 5 in
response to the
following
statement: “To
what extent do
you feel your
experiences at
USF contributed
Data from examination not collected.
Content Knowledge
Min
Max
Mean
Year
N
2013-14
6
2
2
2014-15
7
3
4
Median
SD
2.00
2.0
0.00
3.75
4.0
.46
Data from examination not collected.
Critical Thinking
Max
Mean
Year
N
Min
2013-14
6
3
4
2014-15
7
3
4
2014-15
Median
SD
3.83
4.0
.39
3.78
4.0
.43
Critical Thinking
N
%
12
83%
Student Outcomes
Communication: In work
appropriate to the following areas
of concentration, student will be
able to demonstrate the following
functions of good writing: focused
unity, coherent organization,
relevant support, appropriate
diction and syntax, correct
grammar and mechanics for the
discipline.
Objective
III
III
Means of
Assessing
Capstone Project
CIS4935
Graduation Survey
Communication
Skills
Target
to your growth
and development
in your ability to
critically analyze
ideas and
information.”
Average score of
all student
performances is
at least (3.0)
“Satisfactory.”
Graduation
Survey: Using a
scale of 1 (None)
to 5 (A Great
Deal), 75% of
respondents will
select either a 4
or a 5 in
response to the
following
statement: “To
what extent do
you feel your
experiences at
USF contributed
to your growth
and development
in your ability to
communicate
effectively
(verbally, in
writing, etc.)
Summary Assessment Results
Communication
Max
Mean
Year
N
Min
2013-14
6
4
4
2014-15
7
4
4
2014-15
Median
SD
4.0
4.0
.00
4.0
4.0
.00
Communication Skills
N
%
12
83%
VI. Current Cycle Analysis of Results and Planned Changes
1. Content: Student will be able to demonstrate the knowledge of the significant facts, principles, concepts, and/or theories comprising their selected
field of concentration.
Faculty Comments:
Curricula Changes:
Changes to the
Assessment Process:
2. Critical Thinking: In work appropriate to the following areas of concentration, students will be able to demonstrate the following functions of critical
thinking: focus on the main idea, draw inferences, evaluate, analyze, and continue the progression of an idea.
Faculty Comments:
Curricula Changes:
Changes to the
Assessment Process:
3. Communication: In work appropriate to the following areas of concentration, student will be able to demonstrate the following functions of good
writing: focused unity, coherent organization, relevant support, appropriate diction and syntax, correct grammar and mechanics for the discipline.
Faculty Comments:
Curricula Changes:
Changes to the
Assessment Process:
VII. Analysis of Results and Planned Changes
VIII. Dean’s Response (Dr. James Curran)