Assessment
| Evaluation Instrument/ Data Source |
Completed By and Frequency | Data Collected (What does it intend to measure) | Type of Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Academic Profile Test | Under- graduate students upon entering the university and immediately prior to graduation; on an annual basis |
College level reading and critical thinking | Direct but not embedded |
| Electronic Student Portfolio | SU will pilot this program with CAS under- graduate students who must complete the General Education curriculum (fall 09). Intent to make this a University-wide program in four years. |
The primary goals of the General Education program: 1. Critical Thinking 2. Effective Communication 3. Creative Performance 4. Scientific and Quantitative Literacy 5. Moral Decision-Making 6. The Individual and Society 7. Historical and Cultural Awareness |
Direct and embedded |
| Student Evaluation of Courses | Under- graduate students enrolled in General Education courses; at least every three years per course. Provide an online evaluation during 07/08 academic year. |
Student's perception of the course fulfillment of the program, domain and/or intensity objectives | Indirect |
| Student Exit Evaluation of General Education Program | Graduating seniors; every year (Spring 08) | Students' overall perception of the General Education program and the achievement of its goals | Indirect |
| Faculty Evaluation of General Education program | Under- graduate faculty; every three years. The first cycle will follow the completion of the revision process. |
Faculty members' perception of the General Education program | Indirect |
| Course Re-evaluation | Faculty members teaching a General Education course; every five years. | Determine whether the course still fulfills the required objectives | Indirect |