ACCT 53: Accounting on the Microcomputer
Stage 5
Rebecca Butler
Basic Information
| Number of Outcomes | 16 |
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| Number of Outcomes Assessed | 16 |
| Assessment Frequency | Every semester |
| Analysis Frequency | Every semester |
| Detail Link | Link |
Course Information
| Number of Course Sections | 1 |
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| Number of Instructors | 1 |
Assessment Methods
| Methods | Capstone project to assess student ability to design, setup, and implement a microcomputer accounting system that utilizes the proper transaction cycles and procedures to generate financial statements, payroll documents, and other accounting reports, while applying Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. Final course grades based on exams, quizzes, projects, short essays, and homework linked to course SLOs. |
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Assessment Data Discussion and Analysis
| Term | Fall 2013, Spring 2013 |
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| How and With Whom | Faculty and staff within our program. Faculty and staff from other colleges. |
| Number Assessed | 26 |
| Data Summary | Assessment Criteria: 70% of students demonstrating proficiency based on capstone project. 96% of students demonstrated proficiency on the capstone project by earning a 70% or more. Assessment Criteria: 70% of students demonstrating proficiency based on final course grade. 100% of students demonstrated proficiency based on the final course grade by earning a 70% or more. Data is comparable to previous semesters. |
| Planned Improvements | none |
| Program Review Link | No answer |
Future Plans
| Term | Fall 2014 |
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| Activities | Revision of outcomes and assessment methods (measurements), Assessment (measurement) of outcomes |
| Details | The course outline will be updated and SLOs listed will be condensed and rewritten. This outline is not out of date. Waiting for the Curriculum Committee to have time. |
| Highlights | No answer |