<p> Page 1 of 2</p><p>Program Student Learning Outcomes USE OF ASSESSMENT RESULTS Fall Semester 2011</p><p>PROGRAM TITLE: University Parallel</p><p>COURSE: POLS 1030 American Government</p><p>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.</p><p>Expected Student Learning Outcomes:</p><p>1. Students will demonstrate knowledge of the three branches of American national government including the Supreme Court and judicial review.</p><p>2. Students will demonstrate knowledge of the three branches of American national government including the Bill of Rights.</p><p>3. Students will demonstrate knowledge of the three branches of American national government including the Presidential elections.</p><p>4. Students will demonstrate knowledge of the three branches of American national government including the powers of the Congress.</p><p>5. Students will demonstrate knowledge of the three branches of American national government including the powers of the President.</p><p>Performance Measure(s): Embedded Assessment</p><p>Effectiveness Standard: At least 70% of the students will answer the questions that pertain to the student learning outcome correctly.</p><p>Assessment Results:</p><p>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:</p><p>Embedded Assessment Results:</p><p>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</p><p>Percent Passing by Section (CRN):</p><p>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)</p><p>Use of Assessment Results:</p><p>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.</p>