School of Science and Technology AAS in Information Technology CIP Code 110103 Program Code 514 1 Program Quality Improvement Report 20092010 Program actions since last assessment presentation ID: 999010
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1. Computing & TechnologySchool of Science and TechnologyA.A.S. in Information TechnologyCIP Code: 11-0103Program Code: 5141Program Quality Improvement Report 2009-2010
2. Program actions since last assessment presentationHave meeting with stakeholders of the IT Program in order to set target scores of different outcomes for the 2009-2010.To performs a pretest as well as continue with posttest in IT2063.2
3. Program actions since last assessment presentationInsert in assessment in outcome SLO2. …must understand the impact that information technology has on society as a whole and must know the importance of continual learning in the CIS 1013 Intro to Computer Information Systems.4. Insert in assessment in outcome SLO4. …must be able to choose from a variety of different problem solving methodologies to analytically formulate a solution using a high level programming language in IT2413 Programming II.3
4. Student-Learning or Service Outcomesmust understand the value of high ethical standards (Bloom’s Knowledge);must understand the impact that information technology has on society as a whole and must know the importance of continual learning (Bloom’s Knowledge);must possess the ability to communicate in a variety of settings using oral, written, multimedia techniques to a variety of audiences and must interact with and understand diverse groups using a strong IT vocabulary (Bloom’s Application); 4Program Quality Improvement Report 2009-2010
5. Student-Learning or Service Outcomes4. must be able to choose from a variety of different problem solving methodologies to analytically formulate a solution using a high level programming language (Bloom’s Analysis);5. must understand the planning, performing, and evaluation process as it relates to information technology operations and must understand system phases, and the Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC) (Bloom’s Knowledge); and 5Program Quality Improvement Report 2009-2010
6. Student-Learning or Service Outcomes6. must understand basic computer networks infrastructure and demonstrate proficiency in assembling, configuring and administering networks (Bloom’s Knowledge & Application). 6Program Quality Improvement Report 2009-2010
7. Alignment of OutcomesThe AAS in IT program as well as all programs in the CaT Department support the University Mission as found in the Cameron University Plan 2013 and as stated below: “Cameron University provides a diverse and dynamic student body access to quality educational opportunities; foster a student-centered academic environment that combines innovative classroom teaching with experiential learning; prepare students for professional success, responsible citizenship, life-long learning, and meaningful contributions to a rapidly changing world; and is a driven force in the cultural life and economic development of the region.”7Program Quality Improvement Report 2009-2010
8. Alignment of OutcomesOutcomes 1, 2 Responsible citizenshipOutcomes 1, 2, 3, 4 , 5, 6 professional success Outcome 2, 6 Prepare students for life-long learning8Program Quality Improvement Report 2009-2010
9. Alignment of OutcomesAs well as the School of science & Technology mission of educate students in an intellectual atmosphere based on academic excellence, high ethical standards, and exposure to the latest advances in our academic disciplines;assist our students in developing the skills and confidence to excel as life-long learners;prepare our graduates for success in a diverse and dynamic environment;create an atmosphere conducive to professional growth for faculty and staff;support community efforts relevant to Cameron University.9Program Quality Improvement Report 2009-2010
10. Alignment of OutcomesAnd the Computing and Technology Department Mission of providing quality academic programs based on academic excellence, high ethical standards, and learning outcomes for each of the computing and technology disciplines;assist students in developing the skills and confidence to excel as life-long learners;prepare computing and technology graduates at both the A.A.S. and B.S. levels for success in a diverse and dynamic environment;provide faculty and staff with an atmosphere conducive to professional growth through an annual individualized appraisal program;support community efforts involving computing and technology disciplines relevant to the university, school, and department. 10Program Quality Improvement Report 2009-2010
11. Measures of Learning and Service OutcomesDirect measures of student-learning or service outcomes:Locally developed testsThe Blackboard tool blogging was used to receive feedback from studentsProgram Quality Improvement Report 2009-201011
12. Measures of Learning and Service OutcomesStrategies & Methodologies that address shortfalls in student learning or services prior to graduationComputer resources for doing more hands-on:MyitlabMac computers for networking and installation of operating systemsProgram Quality Improvement Report 2010-201112
13. Measures of Learning and Service OutcomesStrategies & Methodologies that address shortfalls in student learning or services prior to graduationPartnership with the Cyber Security Education Consortium (CSEC):Faculty training - three faculty have attended 3 workshops and two have attended 1 workshop,Alignment of IAS courses to core areas of CSEC.Program Quality Improvement Report 2010-201113
14. Measures of Learning and Service OutcomesStrategies & Methodologies that address shortfalls in student learning or services prior to graduationOffering of more options in schedule an teaching delivery:Course delivering time change (ex. night classes),IAS 2233 is under development as an online course.Program Quality Improvement Report 2010-201114
15. Report on actions from the three previously chosen priority outcomesWe perform an action plan that includes all six outcomes:First outcome changedmust understand and demonstrate application of a high ethical standardtomust understand the value of high ethical standard1515Program Quality Improvement Report 2009-2010
16. Report on actions from the three previously chosen priority outcomesDevelop of the master syllabi for IT courses mapping outcomes to specific course outcomes. Found at W:\Workgrps\Computing\Syllabi\_Master Syllabi\IT_MasterSyllabiPosted in the web page including study plan. Found athttp://www.cameron.edu/comptech/syllabi/syllabi.htmlAndhttp://www.cameron.edu/comptech/typical/typical.html1616Program Quality Improvement Report 2009-2010
17. Report on actions from the three previously chosen priority outcomesCompare our program with other Universities.We are now part of the Cyber Security Education Consortium and we are aligning our courses to the core of CSEC1717Program Quality Improvement Report 2009-2010
18. Student-learning or service outcome and measurements PROGRAM OUTCOME # 1CURRICULUM AREA OR TARGET AUDIENCEMEASUREMENTS OF STUDENT LEARNING OR SERVICE OUTCOMEMeasurementsMethods used to determine validity of measurement instrumentsMethods used to determine reliability of measurementsSchedule for measurementsmust understand the value of a high ethical standardCIS 1013 – EET1063 -IAS2233Locally developed test (direct)No method used until now No method used until nowAnnually , Fall Semester1818Program Quality Improvement Report 2009-2010
19. Display of Assessment Data – must understand the value of high ethical standards19Program Quality Improvement Report 2009-2010Score012345678910111213# Students000000000110111Overall rating: 12.43 over a scale of 13. Standard dev. Of 1.28On the final a total of 14 students were given three scenarios that may occur a in school or work environment that pose ethical dilemmas.The responses were measured on a scale of zero and one.One (1), being able to provide the response with a valid explanation of theResponse, and zero (0) for failing to provide a valid response or explanation.
20. Analysis of Assessment Data - must understand the value of high ethical standards This is the first time that we took assessment of this outcome, for this reason we did notUse a multi-year trend chart to demonstrate effectiveness of the outcome over time, preferably with 3 or more years of dataCompare data to Oklahoma, regional/peer institution norms if availableCompare data to national norms if available20Program Quality Improvement Report 2009-2010
21. Action Plan for Student- Learning must understand the value of high ethical standards To continue emphasis in the importance and knowledge of the value of ethics in our society.To review if this outcome is measured in the Information Systems (IS) standard exam; if not, to continue with in house test.21Program Quality Improvement Report 2009-2010
22. Student-learning or service outcome and measurements PROGRAM OUTCOME # 2CURRICULUM AREA OR TARGET AUDIENCEMEASUREMENTS OF STUDENT LEARNING OR SERVICE OUTCOMEMeasurementsMethods used to determine validity of measurement instrumentsMethods used to determine reliability of measurementsSchedule for measurementsmust understand the impact that information technology has on society as a whole and must know the importance of continual learning;CIS 1013 Post in Blackboard a Blog about the mission of the UniversityNo method used until now No method used until nowAnnually , Spring Semester2222Program Quality Improvement Report 2009-2010
23. Display of Assessment Data – must know the importance of continual learningScore123No. of Scores4818Program Quality Improvement Report 2010-201123Overall rating: 2.5 over a scale of 3A total of 30 students participated in a blog posted on Blackboard aboutThe third bullet of our University mission: ” Prepare students for professionalSuccess, responsible citizenship, life-long learning, and a meaningful Contributions to a rapidly changing world.” A rubric of 1, 2, 3 was used, being 3 the highest score.
24. Display of Assessment Data – must know the importance of continual learningExample of students comments from blog:“This is my second semester at CU. I have taken classes from other colleges and universities. So far the degree plans incorporates the goals of the mission statement. Classes such as speech, this computer class and so forth that are required give us the tools to further our education.”“How fortunate we are in southwest Oklahoma to have Cameron University so conveniently located and so capably meeting our changing educational needs. Whether we're upgrading skills for an existing job or re-training for a new career, whether we're fresh from high school or long-retired exploring new interests, Cameron certainly does prepare us for professional success, encourage responsible citizenship and, through life-long learning, allow us to continue to make meaningful contributions to our world.”Program Quality Improvement Report 2010-201124
25. Analysis of Assessment Data - must know the importance of continual learningThis is the first time that we took assessment of this outcome, for this reason we did notUse a multi-year trend chart to demonstrate effectiveness of the outcome over time, preferably with 3 or more years of dataCompare data to Oklahoma, regional/peer institution norms if availableCompare data to national norms if available25Program Quality Improvement Report 2009-2010
26. Action Plan for Student- Learning must know the importance of continual learning Review of course content to match certifications (May 2011)Resources needed: One Faculty with lower load26Program Quality Improvement Report 2009-2010
27. Student-learning or service outcome and measurements PROGRAM OUTCOME # 6CURRICULUM AREA OR TARGET AUDIENCEMEASUREMENTS OF STUDENT LEARNING OR SERVICE OUTCOMEMeasurementsMethods used to determine validity of measurement instrumentsMethods used to determine reliability of measurementsSchedule for measurementsmust understand basic computer networks infrastructure and demonstrate proficiency in assembling, configuring and administering networks.EET 1063 – IT 2063Embedded questions in examsNo method used until now No method used until nowAnnually , Spring Semester2727Program Quality Improvement Report 2009-2010
28. Display of Assessment Data – proficiency in assembling, configuring and administering networksA total of 14 students were given a pre-test on the first day of class. The main focus of the test was to determine students’ previous exposure to installation, configuration and administration of operating systems in a network.Each Pre-test was scored on a scale of zero (0) to fourteen (14), with zero indicating no exposure and fourteen indicating mastery:Program Quality Improvement Report 2010-201128Score01234567891011121314# Students121220011210010PretestMean: 5.29, standard dev 4.0
29. Display of Assessment Data – proficiency in assembling, configuring and administering networksA Post-test was given to 14 students along with the final exam on May 4, 2010. The Post-test was the same as the Pre-test. The objective of the Post-test was to determine the student learning after completing the course:Program Quality Improvement Report 2010-201129Score01234567891011121314# Students000000000411503Post testMean: 11.36, standard dev 1.9
30. Display of Assessment Data – proficiency in assembling, configuring and administering networks Variable 1Variable 2Mean5.28571428611.35714286Variance16.065934073.631868132Observations1414P(T<=t) one-tail8.27215 * E-06Program Quality Improvement Report 2010-201130Comparison of scores of Pre-test & Post-test:Conclusion: the two distributions are statistically significant, i.e., different.
31. Display of Assessment Data – proficiency in assembling, configuring and administering networksProgram Quality Improvement Report 2010-201131Overall rating over a scale of 100YearAverageStd. dev.# Participants200881.828.7411200995.909.5814Comparing with previous yearComparing 2008 with 2009 we see on average an increase in theLearning process for this outcome.
32. Action Plan for Student- Learning proficiency in assembling, configuring and administering networks Install Mac computers in the LabReview of text books and course content to match certificationsResources needed: One Faculty with lower load32Program Quality Improvement Report 2009-2010
33. Action Plan IT – 3 yearsTo get accreditation as a Center of Academic excellence (year 2013)To continue review of OutcomesResources needed: One Faculty with lower loadProgram Quality Improvement Report 2010-201133
34. Published information on graduates34Academic Year 09-10Entered Graduate SchoolWorking In Discipline OtherSummer 2009 Fall 2009 Spring 2010 1Total Program Quality Improvement Report 2009-2010