SACS Reaffirmation
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Assessment : 2007 - 2008 : Educational Programs :
Music BM
3 Goals 5 Objectives 6 Indicators 6 Criteria 6 Findings 6 Actions
GOAL: Curriclum Review
| Objective | Complete Undergraduate Review | |
| Complete the review of undergraduate curriclum and submit paperwork for implementation in the fall 2008 semester Associated Goals: Curriclum Review |
| Indicator | 120 Rule And Certification The new degree plans must adher to the 120 unit rule or add units for appropriate certification in Music Ed |
| Criteria | NASM Standards The degree plans must comply with NASM Standards |
| Finding | Degree Restructuring We are completing the restructuring of the BA, BM, and MM degrees to meet NASM standards and other guidelines. |
Actions for Objective:
| Action | Submit Changes to Catalog The degree plans will be submitted for implementation in the fall 2008 semester |
GOAL: Music Careers
| Objective | Music History | |
| Students will be able to identify and perform music from the Renaissance, Classical, Romantic, 20th Century and modern periods. Associated Goals: Music Careers |
| Indicator | Music History A grade of at least "C" in all histroy courses required in the major. |
| Criteria | Musical Periods S.tudents can identify music by listening to short parts of selected works |
| Finding | "drop the needle" Students are doing very well, according to tests and evaluations, with identifying major periods of music from brief musical examples |
Actions for Objective:
| Action | History Sequence Change We are restructuring the theory sequence both in terms of course content and number of required courses. |
GOAL: Music Careers
| Objective | Music Theory | |
| Develop an understanding and practical application of music theory including scales, chords/progressions, form and analysis. Associated Goals: Music Careers |
| Indicator | Music Theory Students will have at least a "C" grade in all theory classes. |
| Criteria | Grading Students will be required to have a "C" or better in each theory course before being allow to continue the sequence |
| Finding | Grading is not consistent Grading in different sections of theory is not consistent between instructors |
Actions for Objective:
| Action | Restructure Theory Sequence We are restructuring the theory sequence and making sure each class is equivalent to other sections. |
GOAL: Recruit And Retain Excellent Students
| Objective | Music Training | |
| Provide excellent performance opportunities for students in a variety of ensembles. Associated Goals: Recruit And Retain Excellent Students |
| Indicator | Training - Offer Variety Of Ensembles  Students should have the opportunity to play/perform in a variety of ensembles |
| Criteria | Ensembles each semester Students should enroll in at leaat one ensemble each semester |
| Finding | Training - ensembles needed We have a good variety of ensembles but need to add jazz combos, pop/country ensembles and more classical chamber ensembles |
Actions for Objective:
| Action | Rhythms studio instruction Each studio instructor will increase the focus on rhythmic playing/performing. |
| Action | Training - ensembles In fall 08 we will offer chamber ensembles, and, if we are successful hiring a director of Jazz Studies, we will offer more small jazz, pop, country ensembles. |
GOAL: Recruit And Retain Excellent Students
| Objective | Performance Skills | |
| Develop performance ability at an appropriate level and difficulty to represent pre-professional performance. Knowledge of repertoire and performance practice unique to the student''s instrument/voice is essential. Associated Goals: Recruit And Retain Excellent Students |
| Indicator | Performance skills Tone quality - representative and charactoristic of the instrument of voice including performance practices of the various periods or styles of music. |
| Criteria | Juries Students must pass their juries at a level appropriate to their class standing |
| Finding | Student Juries Students indicate that they are often not clear about what is expected of them at juries and therefore cannot prepare well. |
| Indicator | Rhythms Rhythems will be accurate and played in the correct style. |
| Criteria | Complex Rhythms at tempo Students need to play complex rhythms at that appropriate tempos |
| Finding | Rhythmic playing Additioanl assessment is necessary to ensure all studios are requiring the same level of rhythmic playing/performance |
Actions for Objective:
| Action | Restructure Jury Process The faculty will meet to clarify and simplify the Jury process so it is clear and understandable for students |