SACS Reaffirmation
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Assessment : 2006 - 2007 : Educational Support :
SAM 136
3 Goals 10 Objectives 19 Indicators 20 Criteria 21 Findings 10 Actions
GOAL: Diversity
| Objective | Diversity Education Objective | |
| Students will become sensitive to and value different cultures and respect diversity. Associated Goals: Diversity |
| Indicator | IDEA (Q 16 & 27) Indicator The course evaluations will show that students perceive they are gaining knowledge and learning skills. |
| Criteria | IDEA Questions 16 & 27  The mean score will be at least a 3.50 indicating moderate, substantial, or exceptional progess. Q16- Asked students to share ideas and experiences with others whose backgrounds and viewpoints differ from their own. Q27 - Gaining a broader understanding and appreciation of intellectual/cultural activity (music, science, literature, etc.) |
| Finding | IDEA Questions 16 & 27 Q16 - 4.32 (substantial to exceptional progress) Q27 - 3.65 (moderate progress) |
| Indicator | Syllabus (LO 7) Indicator The syllabus will show that students are presented with information on this topic, given opporunities to practice learned skills, and tested on the topic. |
| Criteria | Syllabus Learning Outcome 7 All students are presented with information on becoming sensitive to and value different cultures and respect diversity. |
| Finding | Syllabus Learning Outcome 7 Included on syllabi. |
Actions for Objective:
| Action | Diversity Education A need to present more cultural activities to students. |
GOAL: Recruitment & Retention
| Objective | Major & Career Exploration Objective | |
| Students will initiate career exploration and major/minor area of study exploration. Associated Goals: Recruitment & Retention |
| Indicator | IDEA (Q 24 & 54) Indicator The course evaluations will show that students perceive they are gaining knowledge and learning skills |
| Criteria | IDEA Questions 24 & 54 The mean score will be at least a 3.50 indicating moderate, substantial, or exceptional progress on these questions. Q 24 - Developing specific skills, competencies and points of view needed by professionals in the field most closely related to this course. Q 54 - This course improved my ability to make decisions about my life at college. |
| Finding | IDEA Questions 24 & 54 Q24 - 3.92 (almost substantial progess) Q54 - 3.88 (moderate to substantial progess) |
| Indicator | Syllabus (LO 6) Indicator The syllabi will show that students are presented with information on this topic, given opportunities to practice learned skills, and tested on the topic. |
| Criteria | Syllabus Learning Outcome 6 Initiate career exploration and major/minor are of study exploration. |
| Finding | Syllabus Learning Outcome 6 Included on syllabi. |
Actions for Objective:
| Action | Major & Career Exploration Continue to enhance this aspect of the course through the use of Academic Coach and the common reader. |
GOAL: Recruitment & Retention
| Objective | SAM 136 Vs. Non-SAM 136 Students Objective | |
| SAM 136 students will be retained at a higher rate than non-SAM 136 students. Associated Goals: Recruitment & Retention |
| Indicator | SAM 136 Retention Rate The one-year retention rates will show that SAM 136 students are retained at a higher rate than non-SAM 136 students. |
| Criteria | Retention Rate SAM 136 will be higher than non-SAM 136. |
| Finding | Retention Rate SAM 136 - 73% non-SAM 136 - 70% |
Actions for Objective:
| Action | SAM 136 vs. Non-Sam 136 Students Continue to strengthen the course for students who come to SHSU underprepared to increase their retention rates. |
GOAL: Recruitment & Retention
| Objective | University Resources Objective | |
| Students will be able to locate and utilize university resources (e.g., career services, library, SAM Center, student services, etc.) Associated Goals: Recruitment & Retention |
| Indicator | GPA Indicator The GPA of students will show that students have developed and applied the skill or topic. |
| Criteria | GPA GPA for SAM 136 students will be higher than the beginning freshman GPA. |
| Finding | GPA SAM 136 - 2.40 non-SAM 136 - 2.69 |
| Finding | GPA SAM 136 - 2.40 non-SAM 136 - 2.69 |
| Criteria | IDEA Questions 21 & 23 The mean score will be at least a 3.50 indicating moderate, substantial, or exceptional progress on these questions. Q21 - Gaining factual knowledge (terminology, classifications, methods, trends). Q 23 - Learning to apply course material (to improve thinking, problem solving, and decisions). |
| Finding | IDEA Questions 21 & 23 Q 21 - 3.80 (moderate to substantial progress) Q23 - 3.93 (almost substantial progress) |
| Indicator | IDEA Q 29, 52, 56, 57) Indicator The course evaluations will show that students perceive they are gaining knowledge and learning skills. |
| Criteria | IDEA Questions 29, 52, 56, and 57 The mean score will be at least a 3.50 indicating moderate, substantial, or exceptional progress on these questions. Q29 - Learning how to find and use resources for answering questions or solving problems. Q52 - The course improved my time, money and stress management skills. Q 56 - This course helped me to better use the library and its resources. Q57 - The course helped me to better use SHSU''s computer services (email, Internet, Blackboard). |
| Finding | IDEA Questions 29, 52, 56, 57 Q29 - 3.85 (moderate to substantial progress) Q52 - 3.72 (moderate to substantial progress) Q 56 - 3.84 (moderate to substantial progress) Q57 - 3.98 (almost substantial progress) |
| Indicator | Syllabus (LO 4) Indicator The syllabi will show that students are presented with information on this topic, given opportunities to practice learned skills, and tested on the topic. |
| Criteria | Syllabus Learning Outcome 4 Locate and utilize university resources (e.g. career services, library, SAM Center, student services, etc). |
| Finding | Syllabus Learning Outcome 4 Included on syllabi. |
Actions for Objective:
| Action | University Resources Continue to present information on the variety of resources available to students. Develop assignments that encourage students'' use of the resources. |
GOAL: Student Growth
| Objective | Critical Thinking Objective | |
| Students will enhance their critical thinking/problem solving skills. Associated Goals: Student Growth |
| Indicator | IDEA (Q 23 & 31) Indicator The course evaluations will show that students perceive they are gaining knowledge and learning skills. |
| Criteria | IDEA Questions 23 & 31 The mean score will be at least a 3.50 indicating moderate, substantial, or exceptional progress on these questions. Q23 - Learning to apply course material (to improve thinking, problem solving, and decisions) Q31 - Learning to analyze and critically evaluate ideas, arguments, and points of view |
| Finding | IDEA Questions 23 & 31 Q. 23 - 4.02 (substantional progress) Q. 31 - 3.86 (moderate to substantial progress) |
| Indicator | Syllabus (LO 2) Indicator The syllabi will show that students are presented with information on this topic, given opportunities to practice learned skills, and tested on the topic. |
| Criteria | Syllabus Learning Outcome 2 All students are presented with information on enhancing critical thinking/problem solving. |
| Finding | Syllabus Learning Outcome 2 Learning outcome included on syllabi. |
Actions for Objective:
| Action | Critical Thinking Continue what we''re doing and search out new approaches for the students to learn critical thinking skills. |
GOAL: Student Growth
| Objective | Group Dynamics Objective | |
| Students will enhance thier effective group dynamics skills. Associated Goals: Student Growth |
| Indicator | IDEA (Q 25) Indicator The course evaluations will show that student perceive they are gaining knowledge and learning skills. |
| Criteria | IDEA Question 25 The mean score will be at least a 3.50 indicating moderate, substantial, or exceptional progress on these questions. Q25 - Acquiring skills in working with others as a member of a team. |
| Finding | IDEA Question 25 Q25 - 3.93 (almost substational progress) |
| Indicator | Syllabus (LO 9) Indicator The syllabi will show that students are presented with information on this topic, given opportunities to practice learned skills, and tested on the topic. |
| Criteria | Syllabus Learning Outcome 9 Enhance effective group dynamics through course activities. |
| Finding | Syllabus Learning Outcome 5 Included in syllabi |
Actions for Objective:
| Action | Group Dynamics Continue to offer group activity opportunities in all classes. Work with instructors to improve their group facilitation skills. |
GOAL: Student Growth
| Objective | Leadership & Civic Engagement Objective | |
| Students will enhance their leadership, service learning, and civic responsibility skills/values. Associated Goals: Student Growth |
| Indicator | Service Learning Survey (Q 13, 23 &24) The service learning survey will show that students perceive they are gaining knowledge and learning skills. |
| Criteria | Service Learning Survey Questions 13, 23, & 24 75% of students will respond that they agreed or strongly agreed with these questions. Q 13 - I have a responsibility to serve my community. Q23 - Participating in the community helped me enhance my leadership skills. Q24 - I can make a difference in my community. |
| Finding | Service Learning Survey (Q 13, 23 & 24) Q13 - Fall (68%), Spring (60%) Q23 - Fall (67%), Spring (60%) Q24 - Fall (89%), Spring (87%) |
| Indicator | Syllabus (LO 5) Indicator The syllabi will show that students are presented with information on this topic, given opportunities to practice learned skills, and tested on the topic. |
| Criteria | Syllabus Learning Outcome 5 Enhance leadership, service learning, and civic responsibility skills/values. |
| Finding | Syllabus Learning Outcome 5 Included in syllabi. |
Actions for Objective:
| Action | Leadership & Civic Engagement Work with the approach that is taken with instructors to present service-learning and agency information. |
GOAL: Student Growth
| Objective | Life Skills Objective | |
| Students will develop life skills (e.g., health/stress, nutrition, relationships/sex, alcohol/drugs, and money management). Associated Goals: Student Growth |
| Indicator | IDEA (Q 52) Indicator The course evaluations will show that students perceive they are gaining knowledge and learning skills. |
| Criteria | IDEA Question 52 The mean score will be at least a 3.50 indicating moderate, substantial, or exceptional progress on these questions. Q52 - The course improved my time, money and stress management skills. |
| Finding | IDEA Question 52 3.72 (moderate to substantial progress) |
| Indicator | Syllabus (LO 8) Indicator The syllabi will show that students are presented with information on this topic, given opportunities to practice learned skills, and tested on the topic. |
| Criteria | Syllabus Learning Outcome 8 Develop life skills (e.g. health/stress, nutrition, relationships/sex, alcohol/drugs, and money management). |
| Finding | Syllabus Learning Outcome 8 Included in syllabi. |
Actions for Objective:
| Action | Life Skills Continue to improve modules on time, money and stress management. |
GOAL: Student Growth
| Objective | Oral & Written Communication Skills Objective | |
| Students will develop effective oral and written communication skills. Associated Goals: Student Growth |
| Indicator | IDEA (Q 28) Indicator The course evaluations will show that students perceive they are gaining knowledge and learning skills. |
| Criteria | IDEA Question 28 The mean score will be at least a 3.50 indicating moderate, substantial, or exceptional progress on these questions. Q 28 - Developing skill in expressing myself orally or in writing. |
| Finding | IDEA Question 28 Q28 - 3.80 (moderate to substantial progress) |
| Indicator | Syllabus (LO 3) Indicator The syllabi will show that students are presented with information on this topic, given opportunities to practice learned skills and tested on the topic. |
| Criteria | Syllabus Learning Outcome 3 Develop effective oral and written communication skills. |
| Finding | Syllabus Learning Outcome 3 Included on syllabi. |
Actions for Objective:
| Action | Oral & Written Communication Skills Continue to work with students on their communication skills, e.g. working with writing across the disciplines. |
GOAL: Student Growth
| Objective | Study Skills Objective | |
| Students will develop and apply basic study skills (e.g., reading, writing, note taking and test taking). Associated Goals: Student Growth |
| Indicator | GPA Indicator The GPA of students will show that students have developed and applied the skill or topic. |
| Criteria | GPA GPA for SAM 136 students will be higher than the beginning freshman GPA. |
| Finding | GPA SAM 136 - 2.40 non-SAM 136 - 2.69 |
| Finding | GPA SAM 136 - 2.40 non-SAM 136 - 2.69 |
| Criteria | IDEA Questions 21 & 23 The mean score will be at least a 3.50 indicating moderate, substantial, or exceptional progress on these questions. Q21 - Gaining factual knowledge (terminology, classifications, methods, trends). Q 23 - Learning to apply course material (to improve thinking, problem solving, and decisions). |
| Finding | IDEA Questions 21 & 23 Q 21 - 3.80 (moderate to substantial progress) Q23 - 3.93 (almost substantial progress) |
| Indicator | Syllabus (LO 1) Indicator The syllabi will show that students are presented with information on this topic, given opportunities to practice learned skills, and tested on the topic. |
| Criteria | Syllabus Learning Outcome 1 Develop basic study skills (e.g. reading, writing, note taking and test taking) |
| Finding | Syllabus Learning Outcome 1 Included in syllabi. |
Actions for Objective:
| Action | Study Skills Although SAM 136 students did not have a higher GPA than non-SAM 136 students, the students who took this class tended to be underprepared for college and performed at a level similar to those who did seem prepared. |