DIVISION OF AERONAUTICS
~ SCHOOL OF TECHNOLOGY~
Divisional Mission and Goals:
To serve as the leading university aviation program in Ohio by providing an
outstanding education that produces a highly competent cadre of aviation
professionals to operate and lead the National Airspace System throughout the
21st Century and beyond.
Division Of Aeronautics – Programmatic Objectives
1.
To prepare students for successful professional work in the flight
operations sector of aviation and aerospace.
2.
To prepare students for administrative, managerial, operational, and
technical positions in aviation and aerospace.
3.
To provide students with the academic background and preparation
necessary for success in graduate and advanced studies in aviation
and allied academic disciplines.
4.
To prepare students to serve as effective leaders and professionals in
the highly dynamic fields of aviation and aerospace.
ASSESSMENT APPROACHES
Internal Assessment: Starting with the class of students who enrolled in fall
2004, all aeronautics majors will be required to complete a comprehensive exit
examination before graduating with the Bachelor of Science degree in
Aeronautics. The comprehensive exit exam shall serve as an effective process
and tool for assessing the extent to which stipulated programmatic objectives
of the Aeronautics Division have been attained before each student graduates.
ASSESSMENT MEASURES
Internal Assessment: Starting with the class of students who enrolled in fall
2004, 100% of Aeronautics majors will complete the comprehensive exit exam
before graduation with the Bachelor of Science degree in Aeronautics.
TIMELINE
Semesterly: Comprehensive exit exams shall be offered during the 4 th and 8th
week of each semester, starting in the 2007–2008 Academic Year.
DIVISION OF AERONAUTICS
ACADEMIC AREAS OF
CONCENTRATION
I. AERONAUTICAL STUDIES
GOAL
The effective academic integration of aviation students from other institutions
into the aeronautics program at Kent State University and effective preparation
of students in the aeronautical studies area of concentration for broad
professional work in aviation.
OBJECTIVES
1.
To provide students with a broad education in aviation that will enable
them to function effectively as professionals in aviation.
2.
To provide students with an education in aviation that enables them to
successfully specialize in any professional discipline of their choice in
aviation.
3.
To prepare students for successful academic work in aviation and allied
academic disciplines at the graduate level.
ASSESSMENT APPROACHES
Internal Assessment: Starting with the class of students who enrolled in fall
2004, all Aeronautics majors with an area of concentration in Aeronautical
Studies will be required to complete a comprehensive exit examination before
graduating with the Bachelor of Science degree in Aeronautics.
ASSESSMENT MEASURES
Internal Assessment: Starting with the class of students who enrolled in fall
2004, 100% of Aeronautics majors with an area of concentration in
Aeronautical Studies will complete the comprehensive exit exam before
graduating with the Bachelor of Science degree in Aeronautics
TIMELINE
Semesterly: Comprehensive exit exams shall be offered during the 4 th and 8th
week of each semester, starting in the 2007–2008 Academic Year.
II. AERONAUTICAL SYSTEMS
ENGINEERING
TECHNOLOGY
GOAL
Effective preparation of students for successful employment in technical areas
associated with the manufacturing and production sectors of aerospace and
aviation.
OBJECTIVES
1.
To provide students with an understanding of technological systems
used in the production and manufacture of aircraft, aircraft systems,
and aerospace products.
2.
To furnish students with an understanding of systems design and
operation that is critical to the manufacture and production of aircraft,
aircraft systems, and aerospace products.
3.
To furnish students with an understanding of systems theory and
application that has extensive application in the manufacture and
production of aircraft, aircraft systems, and aerospace products.
4.
To prepare students for graduate work in aeronautics and closely allied
academic disciplines at the graduate level.
ASSESSMENT APPROACHES
Internal Assessment: Starting with the class of students who enrolled in fall
2004, Aeronautics majors with an area of concentration in Aeronautical
Systems Engineering Technology will be required to complete a comprehensive
exit examination successfully before graduation with the Bachelor of Science
degree in Aeronautics.
ASSESSMENT MEASURES
Internal Assessment: Starting with the class of students who enrolled in the
Aeronautics Program in fall 2004, 100% of the Aeronautics majors with an
area of concentration in Aeronautical Systems Engineering Technology will
complete the comprehensive exit exam successfully before graduation with the
Bachelor of Science degree in Aeronautics.
TIMELINE
Semesterly: Comprehensive exit exams shall be offered during the 4 th and 8th
week of each semester, starting in the 2007–2008 Academic Year.
III.
AVIATION MANAGEMENT
GOAL
Effective preparation of students to serve effectively in administrative,
supervisory and managerial positions in professional aviation
OBJECTIVES
1.
To develop an understanding of the role of federal legislation and
regulatory policies in the management of airlines, airports, and public
sector agencies in professional aviation.
2.
To furnish students with a knowledge and understanding of the
technical details involved in the effective management of employees
and operational systems in professional aviation.
3.
To prepare students for successful academic work in aviation and allied
academic disciplines at the graduate level.
ASSESSMENT APPROACHES
Internal Assessment: Starting with the class of students who enrolled in fall
2004, Aeronautics majors with an area of concentration in Aviation
Management will be required to complete a comprehensive exit examination
before graduating with the Bachelor of Science degree in Aeronautics.
ASSESSMENT MEASURES
Internal Assessment: Starting with the class of students who enrolled in fall
2004, 100% of the Aeronautics majors with an area of concentration in
Aviation Management will complete the comprehensive exit exam successfully
before graduating with the Bachelor of Science in Aeronautics.
TIMELINE
Semesterly: Comprehensive exit exams shall be offered during the 4 th and 8th
week of each semester, starting in the 2007–2008 Academic Year.
IV.
FLIGHT TECHNOLOGY
GOAL
Effective preparation of flight technology students to serve successfully and
safely as professional pilots in aviation
OBJECTIVES
1. To develop the cognitive abilities of flight students to appreciate the
role of safety and consistently employ safety practices in all aspects of
flight operations.
2. To provide flight students with an understanding and a mastery of the
fundamental concepts and skills of airplane flight.
3. To equip flight students with the cognitive abilities to become effective
learners who contend successfully with the changing technologies,
regulatory policies and procedures, market forces, and highly dynamic
operational environment of commercial flight and professional aviation.
ASSESSMENT APPROACHES
1. Internal Assessment: Starting with the class of students who enrolled
in fall 2004, Aeronautics majors with an area of concentration in Flight
Technology will be required to complete a comprehensive exit
examination before graduating with the Bachelor of Science degree in
Aeronautics.
2. External Assessment: Aeronautics students with an area of
concentration in Flight Technology will be required to complete the
FAA’s Airman’s Knowledge Test and Practical Flight Test for the
Certified Flight Instructor certificate after obtaining the Commercial
Pilot Certificate, before graduating with the Bachelor of Science degree
in Aeronautics.
ASSESSMENT MEASURES
1. Internal Assessment: Starting with the class of students who enrolled
in fall 2004, 100% of the Aeronautics majors with an area of
concentration in Flight Technology will successfully complete the
comprehensive exit exam before graduation with the Bachelor of
Science in Aeronautics.
2. External Assessment: One hundred percent of Aeronautics majors with
an area of concentration in Flight Technology shall successfully
complete the FAA’s Airman’s Knowledge Test and Practical Flight Test
for the Certified Flight Instructor certificate after obtaining the
Commercial Pilot Certificate, before graduating with the Bachelor of
Science degree in Aeronautics.
TIMELINE
Semesterly: Comprehensive exit exams shall be offered during the 4th and 8th
week of each semester, starting in the 2007–2008 Academic Year.