Program Student Learning Outcomes

Program Student Learning Outcomes USE OF ASSESSMENT RESULTS Fall Semester 2011

PROGRAM TITLE: University Parallel

COURSE: POLS 1030 American Government

This course is a study of the basic features of American Government with emphasis on constitutional principles and the structure and functions of the three branches of national government.

Expected Student Learning Outcomes:

1. Students will demonstrate knowledge of the three branches of American national government including the Supreme Court and judicial review.

2. Students will demonstrate knowledge of the three branches of American national government including the Bill of Rights.

3. Students will demonstrate knowledge of the three branches of American national government including the Presidential elections.

4. Students will demonstrate knowledge of the three branches of American national government including the powers of the Congress.

5. Students will demonstrate knowledge of the three branches of American national government including the powers of the President.

Performance Measure(s): Embedded Assessment

Effectiveness Standard: At least 70% of the students will answer the questions that pertain to the student learning outcome correctly.

Assessment Results:

In the Fall 2011 semester, all six (6) sections of POLS 1030 American Government were assessed, comprising 141 students on all four campuses of the college. The following results were obtained:

Embedded Assessment Results:

SLO Question Cumulative Percent Correct 1 1 90.5% 2 2 88% 3 3 88.83% 4 4 90.16% 5 5 92.16% Cumulative Total Average 89.93% Page 2 of 2

Percent Passing by Section (CRN):

Course SLO 1: The SLO 2: The SLO 3: SLO 4: SLO 5: Section by Supreme Bill of Rights Presidential Powers of Powers of CRN Court and Elections Congress the Judicial President Review 81715 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 81695 88% 94% 100% 94% 83% 81521 97% 74% 79% 92% 92% 81563 79% 95% 84% 79% 95% 81742 83% 76% 80% 76% 83% 81858 96% 89% 90% 100% 100% Average Percent Passing 90.5% 88% 88.83% 90.16% 92.16 (70% Benchmark)

Use of Assessment Results:

The results of the assessment were reviewed by faculty and the department chair. All SLOs were achieved above the established benchmark of 70% (range 88% to 92.16%; mean = 89.93%). Achievement of all course SLOs was deemed to be satisfactory. No recommendations for changes were made.