COMP 9944: Acrobat for Bus/Office
Stage 4
Rudy Padilla

Basic Information

Number of Outcomes9
Number of Outcomes Assessed5
Assessment FrequencyEvery semester
Analysis FrequencyEvery semester
Detail LinkLink

Course Information

Number of Course Sections1
Number of Instructors1

Improvement Details

Details• New project based portfolio assessments added

• Updated online final exam

Assessment Methods

Methods• Analysis of exam, quiz, or homework items linked to specific learning outcomes

• Assignments based on rubrics

• Direct observation of performances, practical exams, group work

Assessment Data Discussion and Analysis

TermFall 2013
How and With WhomData reviewed with students to improve final exam and project based course work.
Number Assessed17
Data SummaryFINAL: 70% Required for Passing Final Exam. 65% of students completed in-class project based course work.

Points Possible 36

Low Score 23 (63.9%)

High Score 35 (97.2%)

Mean 30.412 (84.5%)

Median 32 (88.9%)

34/36 94.4%

34/36 94.4%

35/36 97.2%

33/36 91.7%

35/36 97.2%

30/36 83.3%

25/36 69.4%

30/36 83.3%

27/36 75%

34/36 94.4%

33/36 91.7%

24/36 66.7%

23/36 63.9%

32/36 88.9%

29/36 80.6%

26/36 72.2%

33/36 91.7%
Planned Improvements• improve in-class project based work

• obtain industry standard software to meet student demand

• give more emphasis and weight to project based portfolio work
Program Review LinkYes, the above future improvements require resources that will be requested during the next annual PROGRAM REVIEW cycle. Examples: additional staff, equipment, software, consulting services, etc.

Future Plans

TermSpring 2014
ActivitiesAnalysis and discussion of assessment data and next steps, Implementation of planned changes and reassessment
Details• Recommend conversion of advisories to prerequisites in course outline of record

• Create program opportunities for students to contribute to marketing effort with portfolio work
Highlights• Student demand for industry standard software is high with enrollment at capacity for Adobe products

• Software applications are becoming more user friendly and students are requesting training for employment marketability outside of traditional MS Office products

• Noncredit students have a comprehensive online final exam that lends itself for immediate feedback

• Course offers individualized assistance, such as explaining important concepts and principles in a thoughtful student-centered coaching manner. No lectures while coaching.

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