SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY AT SHREVEPORT
Evaluation of Instructional Program Planning, Assessment, and Improvement
Program (Specify Level)
Coordinator
Division
Date
Reviewed by:
___________________________________________
Division Chair
(Date)
___________________________________________
Dean of Organizational Unit
(Date)
___________________________________________
Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs
(Date)
____________________________________________
Director, Planning, Assessment and Research (Date)
____________________________________________
University Chancellor
(Date)
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NOTE: Sections I, II, IV & V MUST be submitted in its entirety on May 31st of each year for ALL reporting units.
Source: Planning, Assessment & Research
Revised: 5/09
I. Instructional Program Description
A.
State the purpose (mission) of the instructional program.
B.
List the overarching goals of the instructional program (not specific benchmarks, but what the program wishes to accomplish).
C. Please attach the most recently approved instructional program competencies (student learning outcomes).
D. Please attach a listing of your advisory council members along with their position and contact information.
E.
How have you promoted or marketed your instructional program? How effective have these methods been?
F.
Describe the current and/or future community and workforce needs regarding your instructional program.
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NOTE: Sections I, II, IV & V MUST be submitted in its entirety on May 31st of each year for ALL reporting units.
Source: Planning, Assessment & Research
Revised: 5/09
I. Assessment of Strategic Goals for 2008-2009
Instructional Program Goals
Instructional programs should submit
specific benchmarks based on each of the
following program-effectiveness indicators
defined by the institution and divisional
management
Assessment Measures
List all of the measures and
how they were used to assess
the specified goals.
Results of Assessment
Include specific percentages or
other data that show if, and to
what degree, the benchmark
was met.
Use of Results
What specific actions have (are)
being taken in response to
assessment results? Please
include dates of implementation,
or future dates, if the action is
planned.
Documentation
Provide specific documentation or
other evidence that a program
improvement action was, or will be,
implemented.
Goal 1: Enrollment
Increase opportunities for student access
and success
Benchmark:
Goal 2: Completers
Ensure quality and accountability
Benchmark:
Goal 3:
Benchmark:
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NOTE: Sections I, II, IV & V MUST be submitted in its entirety on May 31st of each year for ALL reporting units.
Source: Planning, Assessment & Research
Revised: 5/09
I. Assessment of Strategic Goals for 2008-2009(continued…)
Instructional Program Goals
Instructional programs should submit
specific benchmarks based on each of the
following program-effectiveness indicators
defined by the institution and divisional
management
Assessment Measures
List all of the measures and
how they were used to assess
the specified goals.
Results of Assessment
Include specific percentages or
other data that show if, and to
what degree, the benchmark
was met.
Use of Results
What specific actions have (are)
being taken in response to
assessment results? Please
include dates of implementation,
or future dates, if the action is
planned.
Documentation
Provide specific documentation or
other evidence that a program
improvement action was, or will
be, implemented.
Goal 4:
Benchmark:
Goal 5:
Benchmark:
Goal 6:
Benchmark:
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NOTE: Sections I, II, IV & V MUST be submitted in its entirety on May 31st of each year for ALL reporting units.
Source: Planning, Assessment & Research
Revised: 5/09
II. Assessment of Student Learning Outcomes for 2008-2009
Student Learning Outcomes
Instructional programs should submit 3
learning outcomes, with specific
benchmarks. These outcomes should be
taken from the program’s list of approved
competencies.
Assessment Measures
List all of the measures and
how they were used to assess
the specified learning
outcomes.
Results of Assessment
Include specific percentages or
other data that show if, and to
what degree, the benchmark
was met.
Use of Results
What specific actions have (are)
being taken in response to
assessment results? Please
include dates of implementation,
or future dates, if the action is
planned.
Documentation
Provide specific documentation or
other evidence that a program
improvement action was, or will
be, implemented.
Learning Outcome 1:
Benchmark:
Learning Outcome 2:
Benchmark:
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NOTE: Sections I, II, IV & V MUST be submitted in its entirety on May 31st of each year for ALL reporting units.
Source: Planning, Assessment & Research
Revised: 5/09
II. Assessment of Student Learning Outcomes for 2008-2009(continued…)
Student Learning Outcomes
Instructional programs should submit 3
learning outcomes, with specific
benchmarks. These outcomes should be
taken from the program’s list of approved
competencies.
Assessment Measures
List all of the measures and
how they were used to
assess the specified learning
outcomes.
Results of Assessment
Include specific percentages or
other data that show if, and to
what degree, the benchmark
was met.
Use of Results
What specific actions have (are)
being taken in response to
assessment results? Please
include dates of implementation,
or future dates, if the action is
planned.
Documentation
Provide specific documentation or
other evidence that a program
improvement action was, or will be,
implemented.
Learning Outcome 3:
Benchmark:
Learning Outcome 4:
Benchmark:
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NOTE: Sections I, II, IV & V MUST be submitted in its entirety on May 31st of each year for ALL reporting units.
Source: Planning, Assessment & Research
Revised: 5/09
III. Instructional Program Planning, 2009-2010
This section must be submitted by September 1st each year. Each instructional program must set measurable program goals and list action strategies that detail
how each goal will be accomplished. In addition, instructional programs must tell how the degree of attainment of the goal will be measured.
Instructional Program Goals
Instructional programs should submit specific benchmarks
based on each of the following program-effectiveness indicators
defined by the institution and divisional management.
Goal 1: Enrollment
Increase opportunities for student access and success
Action Strategies
Instructional programs should state how the goal will be
accomplished and what will be needed in terms of resources.
Assessment Measures
Instructional programs should list all of the measures
and how they will be used to assess the specified
goals.
Benchmark:
Goal 2: Completers
Ensure quality and accountability
Benchmark:
. Goal 3:
Benchmark:
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NOTE: Sections I, II, IV & V MUST be submitted in its entirety on May 31st of each year for ALL reporting units.
Source: Planning, Assessment & Research
Revised: 5/09
III. Instructional Program Planning, 2009-2010 (continued…)
This section must be submitted by September 1st each year. Each instructional program must set measurable program goals and list action strategies that detail
how each goal will be accomplished. In addition, instructional programs must tell how the degree of attainment of the goal will be measured.
Instructional Program Goals
Instructional programs should submit specific benchmarks
based on each of the following program-effectiveness indicators
defined by the institution and divisional management.
Goal 4:
Action Strategies
Instructional programs should state how the goal will be
accomplished and what will be needed in terms of resources.
Assessment Measures
Instructional programs should list all of the measures
and how they will be used to assess the specified
goals.
Benchmark:
Goal 5:
Benchmark:
Goal 6:
Benchmark:
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NOTE: Sections I, II, IV & V MUST be submitted in its entirety on May 31st of each year for ALL reporting units.
Source: Planning, Assessment & Research
Revised: 5/09
III. Assessment of Goals and Outcomes for 2009-2010
Student Learning Outcomes
Instructional programs should submit 3 learning outcomes,
with specific benchmarks. These outcomes should be taken
from the instructional program’s list of approved competencies.
Learning Outcome 1:
Action Strategies
Instructional programs should state how the goal will be
accomplished and what will be needed in terms of resources.
Assessment Measures
Instructional programs should list all of the measures
and how they will be used to assess the specified
learning outcomes.
Benchmark:
Learning Outcome 2:
Benchmark:
Learning Outcome 3:
Benchmark:
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NOTE: Sections I, II, IV & V MUST be submitted in its entirety on May 31st of each year for ALL reporting units.
Source: Planning, Assessment & Research
Revised: 5/09
IV. Instructional Program Evaluation
A.
Evaluate the current status of the instructional program.
1.
Major Strengths
2.
Major Challenges
B.
What is the current budget of the instructional program? Is it sufficient to meet the needs of the instructional program?
C.
List equipment, materials, and supplies, along with estimated costs, needed for the instructional program.
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NOTE: Sections I, II, IV & V MUST be submitted in its entirety on May 31st of each year for ALL reporting units.
Source: Planning, Assessment & Research
Revised: 5/09
V. Instructional Program Planning and Improvement
A. Explain how results of this or previous instructional program evaluations are being (or have been) used for planning instructional program improvement. Cite
specific actions that have resulted from the findings of the instructional program evaluation process.
B. Describe additional plans for instructional program improvement(s).
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NOTE: Sections I, II, IV & V MUST be submitted in its entirety on May 31st of each year for ALL reporting units.
Source: Planning, Assessment & Research
Revised: 5/09