ACCT 10: Introduction to Accounting
Stage 5
Linda Hege
Basic Information
| Number of Outcomes | 5 |
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| Number of Outcomes Assessed | 2 |
| Assessment Frequency | Every semester |
| Analysis Frequency | Every semester |
| Detail Link | Link |
Course Information
| Number of Course Sections | 3 |
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| Number of Instructors | 3 |
Improvement Details
| Details | Course outline was revised with newly stated student learning outcomes, revised content, modified activities and evaluation methods. |
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Assessment Methods
| Methods | Analysis of exams, quizzes and homework linked to SLOs. |
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Assessment Data Discussion and Analysis
| Term | Fall 2013 |
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| How and With Whom | Faculty teaching the same course. Other faculty teaching other accounting courses. Other business department faculty and administrators. |
| Number Assessed | 36 |
| Data Summary | 78% of students received a score of 70% or better on all rubric elements for the semester. |
| Planned Improvements | We plan to add a student survey for Spring 2014 and incorporate this student feedback to our assessment at the end of the semester. |
| Program Review Link | No answer |
Future Plans
| Term | Spring 2014 |
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| Activities | Revision of outcomes and assessment methods (measurements), Assessment (measurement) of outcomes, Analysis and discussion of assessment data and next steps, Implementation of planned changes and reassessment |
| Details | Faculty select SLOs to assess during our faculty meeting on January 9th. Faculty determine design of student surveys with assistance from department chair and other Accounting Instructors. |
| Highlights | As a result of our last department meeting, instructors agreed to increase the use of group assignments, internet research, and student mentors to enhance the learning experience for students. Our results for Fall 2013 were slightly better than for Spring 2012, but we still need the student surveys to provide additional feedback on the learning process for students. |