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Departmental Plan for Assessment of Student Learning ***Revised DEPARTMENTAL PLAN FOR ASSESSMENT OF STUDENT LEARNING EARTH SYSTEM SCIENCE AND POLICY ***REVISED – JANUARY 2015*** I. ESSP DEPARTMENT ESSP Mission Statement To provide an integrated and creative learning environment that fosters intellectual growth, critical thinking, and practical engagement in research and sustainable management of the Earth system and resources. Departmental Goals To fulfill the mission, the overall goal is to promote sustainability by pursuing: 1. Excellence in learning through a student-structured curriculum, a multi- disciplinary teaching approach, and experiential learning environments. 2. Excellence in discovery through research driven by societal needs and values and occurs within an Earth System Science paradigm. 3. Excellence in engagement through outreach, service, and practical experience, which put knowledge related to Earth System Science and Policy to work. The overall Student learning outcomes for all graduate degree programs are: 1. A breadth of knowledge in Earth System Science and Policy and the ability to apply that knowledge to address societal-driven sustainability science research, with a broad sense of ethical and professional responsibilities. 2. A strong knowledge of multi-scale processes, cutting-edge computer technology, geographical information systems (GIS), remote sensing, and quantitative analysis. 3. A strong knowledge of environmental policy, and environmental and resource economics related to human-environment interactions. 4. Written and oral communication skills that will facilitate the transfer of knowledge to support actionable decisions. 5. The ability to function within multi-disciplinary teams to accomplish common goals. 6. An awareness of and preparation for a lifetime of learning. 1 | P a g e II. ESSP MASTER DEGREES Master of Environmental Management – M.E.M. The M.E.M. degree is a professional program which emphasizes practical experience especially through an internship. The goal of the M.E.M. degree program is to help the students develop the capabilities for a career in environmental management, sustainable development, or environmental policy. In conjunction with the six overall learning outcomes for the department, the M.E.M. students are able to: 1. Implement their knowledge into practical applications especially through a successful internship experience. 2. Holistically apply particular learned skill sets and acquire additional skills needed for development of a desired professional career path. Master of Science – M.S. The M.S. degree is a research oriented program which involves conducting a research project culminating in the defense of a thesis. The goal of the M.S. degree program is to prepare the students with the necessary skills to conduct research in the field of Earth System Science and Policy. This degree is designed to help the students develop a career in fields that require research capabilities. In conjunction with the six overall learning outcomes for the department, the M.S. students are able to: 1. Initiate scientific inquiry through critical evaluation of existing knowledge. 2. Synthesize and communicate the results of analysis in a coherent and well- structured report. Doctor of Philosophy – Ph.D. The Ph.D. degree is an advanced research oriented program which involves conducting original research culminating in the defense of a dissertation and in peer reviewed publications. The goal of the Ph.D. degree program is to prepare students for a career in innovative research and/or academia. This degree is designed to train students to become high level researchers who will generate new knowledge in the field of Earth System Science and Policy, and sustainability. In conjunction with the six overall learning outcomes for the department, the Ph.D. students are able to: 1. Critically evaluate and identify gaps in existing knowledge. 2. Generate rigorous scientific inquiry that is original and bridges the identified gap in scientific knowledge. 3. Synthesize and communicate the results of research in the form of a dissertation, peer reviewed publication(s), and professional presentations. III. ESSP UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE 2 | P a g e Undergraduate Minor in Sustainability Studies The ESSP Minor in Sustainability Studies is to help future leaders of society acquire knowledge and develop skills in building a sustainable stewardship of our planet, by seeking balance between the three sustainability pillars (environment, society, economy). The integrated curriculum of the Minor will promote critical thinking and problem solving through a combination of classroom learning and studies of research and management of Earth system resources. The core objectives for the ESSP Minor in Sustainability Studies are: 1. To help students acquire interdisciplinary knowledge and understanding of theories and practices of sustainability; 2. To engage students in active learning opportunities which develop skills in writing and critical analysis, and an appreciation for valuing diversity both in culture and the environment; 3. To apply a holistic/systems approach to problem solving within the coupled human-natural system; and 4. To prepare students to be life-long learners and competitive professionals in a variety of careers. Upon completion of the program students will have acquired 1) the fundamentals of sustainability and sustainability science; 2) a multidisciplinary approach to problem solving for sustainability and sustainability-related issues; 3) a set of skills and tools pertinent to solve problem within the coupled human- environment. IV. ASSESSMENT OF GOALS (GRADUATE) This Assessment of Goals was redefined during the ESSP retreat in August 2013 to fit the new Departmental goals and Student Learning Outcomes. This new criteria will start being implemented during the academic year 2014. However, to keep consistency between yearly assessments, the 2013 annual report will try, as much as possible, to follow that new matrix. How a goal is assessed: 1. Three levels of ability: acquired, needs improvement, not acquired 2. Analysis of the results a. Are we doing good, and why it is if not. 3. Closing the loop a. Taking action according to the analysis of the results The main criteria for the six departmental goals are as followed: 3 | P a g e Goal 1 (Earth System Science) 1. Assignments a. Class assignments b. Lab assignments 2. Capstone project 3. Final exams 4. Thesis/Dissertation/Final Report (M.E.M.) a. Discussion Goals 2 and 6 (technology) 1. Assignments a. Class assignments b. Lab assignments 2. Identify technology needed to carry out research a. Go beyond what is discussed in the class 3. Final analysis projects a. Block presentations b. Thesis/dissertation Goal 3 (Policy and human-environment relationships) 1. Assignments a. Class assignments b. Lab assignments 2. Capstone project 3. Final exam 4. Thesis/Dissertation/Final Report (M.E.M.) a. Discussion Goal 4 (communication): Oral presentations 1. Content a. How it is organized and how it is explained i. Knowledge of material ii. Explanation of figures, graphs, tables, etc. iii. Consistency of content (e.g. units) iv. Balance (amount) of text, figures, graphs, etc. v. references 4 | P a g e 2. Delivery a. Dress b. Volume c. Time d. Speaking to audience e. Not simply reading slides 3. Interaction a. Listening to questions and providing answers related to question Written papers 1. Content a. How it is organized and how it is explained i. Knowledge of material ii. Explanation of figures, graphs, tables, etc. iii. Consistency of content (e.g. units) 2. Readability a. Spelling b. Sentence structure c. Paper structure 3. Presentation a. Formatting b. Quality of graphs, figures, tables, etc. 4. References a. Citation within text b. Proper citation in reference section c. Acknowledgements Goal 5 (multi-disciplinary teams) 1. Group projects and group assignments a. group presentations b. balance of material c. peer evaluation d. exit and alumni survey 5 | P a g e DEPARTMENTAL PLAN FOR ASSESSMENT OF STUDENT LEARNING EARTH SYSTEM SCIENCE AND POLICY ***REVISED – AUGUST 2013*** These update of the Departmental Plan for Assessment of Student Learning is to refine and specify the mission, goals, and student learning outcomes for the Department as a whole, and for each specific degree, M.E.M., M.S., and Ph.D. The update goal is to: 1. Define the mission of the ESSP Department, the Departmental goals and Departmental student learning outcomes. 2. Define the date on the mission, and goals of the ESSP Department and the three Graduate degree I. ESSP DEPARTMENT ESSP Mission Statement To provide an integrated and creative learning environment that fosters intellectual growth, critical thinking, and practical engagement in research and sustainable management of the Earth system and resources. Departmental Goals To fulfill the mission, the overall goal is to promote sustainability by pursuing: 1. Excellence in learning through a student-structured curriculum, a multi- disciplinary teaching approach, and experiential learning environments. 2. Excellence in discovery through research driven by societal needs and values and occurs within an Earth System Science paradigm. 3. Excellence in engagement through outreach, service, and practical experience, which put knowledge related to Earth System Science and Policy to work. The overall Student learning outcomes for all graduate degree programs are: 1. A breadth of knowledge in Earth System Science and Policy and the ability to apply that knowledge to address societal-driven sustainability
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