SACS Reaffirmation
| Objective | Review Degree Plan Requirements | |
| Reduce extra electives to meet 120 hr requirement and add CAT 406 as capstone requirement Associated Goals: 120 Hr. Degree Plans |
| Indicator | Core, Degree Specific And Major Course Changes Goal 1. Objective 1. Indicator 1.: 120 hr approved with CAT 406 capstone. |
| Criteria | Curriculum Committee Goal 1. Objective 1. Indicator 1. Criteria 1.: Curriculum Committee review approved with concern of CAT 406 capstone. Suggested that capstone should be optional if internship was taken during AAS program. |
| Finding | Curriculum Committee in Review Goal 1. Objective 1. Indicator 1. Criteria 1. Findings 1: In progress. Faculty suggestions approved. |
| Action | 120 hr review in progress Goal 1. Objective 1. Indicator 1. Criteria 1. Action 1.: Continue 120 hr requirement with CAT 406 as optional capstone if internship was completed during AAS program. |
| Objective | Capstone Career Expectations | |
| Students will acquire a general understanding of career opportunities and expectations within their field of study. Associated Goals: Capstone Internship Course |
| Indicator | Capstone Continuous Assessment Goal 2. Objective 1. Indicator 1.: Continuous assessment to improve student understanding of career opportunities and expectations. Career portfolios will not be accepted until a passing level is achieved. |
| Criteria | 100% passing rate Goal 2. Objective 1. Indicator 1. Criteria 1.: 100% of students will receive passing grades on the career portfolio including: resume, job application, reference sheet, letters of recommendation and three job specific career reviews OR they will repeat CAT 406. |
| Finding | Capstone Findings Goal 2. Objective 1. Indicator 1. Criteria 1. Findings 1.: Career portfolio successful as all students complete the course with an updated portfolio. |
| Action | Capstone Action Goal 2. Objective 1. Indicator 1. Criteria 1. Action 1.: Implement CAT 406 portfolio requirements beginning Spring 2008. |