SACS Reaffirmation
| Objective | Advisement | |
| Provide initial academic advisement as students prepare to and enter the educator preparation program. Associated Goals: Quality Educator Preparation Services |
| Indicator | Candidate Satisfaction With Service Area Of Advisement Candidate satisfaction expressed as mean score using a 5 point scale from survey of student teachers. |
| Criteria | Candidate satisfaction with Advisement Target of a mean score of 4.0 as expressed in survey of 2007-2008 cohort of student teachers. |
| Finding | Advisement evaluation results Satisfaction with service in advisement rated at a mean score of 3.58 on a five point Likert scale (3.51 in 2006-07). |
| Action | Modify to improve advisement service Discuss advisement-related data, determine strategies and implement plan for improvement in 2008-09. Replaced 2 half-time advisors with 1 full time to improve consistency of information, and directed advisor towards comprehensive documentation and more communication of information to staff and faculty. Advisement website associated with Educator Preparation Services will be developed to improve communication and service to students. |
| Objective | Educator Preparation Program | |
| Facilitate student's application and admittance in the educator preparation program. Associated Goals: Quality Educator Preparation Services |
| Indicator | Candidate Satisfaction With Service Area Of Educator Preparation Program Admission Candidate satisfaction expressed as mean score using a 5 point scale from survey of student teachers. |
| Criteria | Candidate satisfaction with Educator Preparation Program Admission Target of a mean score of 4.0 as expressed in survey of 2007-2008 cohort of student teachers. |
| Finding | Program admission evaluation results Satisfaction with service in program admission rated at a mean score of 3.79 on a five point Likert scale. (3.77 in 2006-07) |
| Action | Modify to improve program admission service Discuss program admission-related data, determine strategies and implement plan for improvement in 2008-09. Combined 3 service areas with employment of new staff person to improve quality and consistency of information and service to students. Professional development in professional communication and documentation implemented to improve service to students. Program Admission website associated with Educator Preparation Services will be developed to improve communication and service to students. |
| Objective | Field Experiences | |
| Facilitate sequential field experiences (Levels I, II, and III) for teacher candidates in public school settings Associated Goals: Quality Educator Preparation Services |
| Indicator | Candidate Satisfaction With Service Area Of Field Experiences Candidate satisfaction expressed as mean score using a 5 point scale from survey of student teachers. |
| Criteria | Candidate satisfaction with field experiences Target of a mean score of 4.0 as expressed in survey of 2007-2008 cohort of student teachers. |
| Finding | Field experience evalution results Satisfaction with service in field experience rated at a mean score of 3.77 on a five point Likert scale. (3.79 in 2006-07) |
| Action | Modify to improve field experience service Discuss field experience-related data, determine strategies and implement plan for improvement in 2008-09. Improve responsiveness of field experience communication and procedures as suggested in student feedback. Share refined communication and office procedures with Educator Preparation Services staff. |
| Objective | Practice Examination | |
| Facilitate student preparation and administer practice examination that help prepare students for state certification exams. Associated Goals: Quality Educator Preparation Services |
| Indicator | Candidate Satisfaction With Service Area Of Practice Examination Administration Candidate satisfaction expressed as mean score using a 5 point scale from survey of student teachers. |
| Criteria | Candidate satisfaction with practice examinations Target of a mean score of 4.0 as expressed in survey of 2007-2008 cohort of student teachers. |
| Finding | Practice examination evaluation results Satisfaction with service in practice examination rated at a mean score of 3.63 on a five point Likert scale. (3.51 in 2006-07) |
| Action | Modify to improve practice examination service Discuss practice examination-related data, determine strategies and implement plan for improvement in 2008-09. Continue to refine practice test communication and administration procedures established in 2006-07. Increase awareness of review process and software with students and faculty. To improve communication, develop website associated with Educator Preparation Services. |
| Objective | TExES Examination | |
| Support teacher candidates by providing resources, practice examinations, and recommendation for required state educator certification examinations. Associated Goals: Quality Educator Preparation Services |
| Indicator | Candidate Satisfaction With Service Areas Of TExES Facilitation Candidate satisfaction expressed as mean score using a 5 point scale from survey of student teachers. |
| Criteria | Candidate satifaction with TExES facilitation Target of a mean score of 4.0 as expressed in survey of 2007-2008 cohort of student teachers. |
| Finding | TExES evaluation results Satisfaction with service in program admission rated at a mean score of 3.73 on a five point Likert scale. (3.38 in 2006-07) |
| Action | Modify to improve TExES service Discuss TExES-related data, determine strategies and implement plan for improvement in 2008-09. Increase awareness of review process and software with students and faculty. To improve communication, develop TExES/Practice Exam website associated with Educator Preparation Services. Refine response and communication related to TExES registration for students. |
| Objective | Teacher Certification | |
| Monitor and facilitate candidates completion of program requirements and resultant recommendation for certififcation to the State Board for Educator Certification. Associated Goals: Quality Educator Preparation Services |
| Indicator | Candidate Satisfaction With Service Area Of Certification Facilitation Candidate satisfaction expressed as mean score using a 5 point scale from survey of student teachers. |
| Criteria | Candidate satisfaction with certification facilitation Target of a mean score of 4.0 as expressed in survey of 2007-2008 cohort of student teachers. |
| Finding | Teacher certification evaluation results Satisfaction with service in program admission rated at a mean score of 3.39 on a five point Likert scale. (3.09 in 2006-07) |
| Action | Modify to improve certification service Discuss teacher certification-related data, determine strategies and implement plan for improvement in 2008-09. Facilitate smooth transition of service from retiring employee to ensure consistency of student service. Establish schedule of responding to student requests and facilitating recommendation for certification. Develop website associated with Educator Preparations Services to improve communication and service to students. |