COMP 9899: Desktop Publishing for Business I
Stage 5
Rudy Padilla
Basic Information
| Number of Outcomes | 9 |
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| Number of Outcomes Assessed | 9 |
| Assessment Frequency | Every semester |
| Analysis Frequency | Every semester |
| Detail Link | Link |
Course Information
| Number of Course Sections | 2 |
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| Number of Instructors | 2 |
Improvement Details
| Details | Course is taught using two software applications MS Publisher and Adobe InDesign. The following revisions were made to Adobe InDesign class: • Online final exam revised • Course projects redesigned to promoting program offerings • Writing assignments introduced to course work |
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Assessment Methods
| Methods | • Analysis of exam, quiz, or homework items linked to specific learning outcomes • Direct observation of performances, practical exams, group work |
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Assessment Data Discussion and Analysis
| Term | Fall 2013 |
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| How and With Whom | Data reviewed with students to improve final exam and project based course work. |
| Number Assessed | 24 |
| Data Summary | FINAL: 70% Required for Passing Final, Plus InClass Final Project Points 30 Low Score 15 (50%) High Score 30 (100%) Mean 22.292 (74.3%) Median 22 (73.3%) 15/30 50% 24/30 80% 15/30 50% 25/30 83.3% 27/30 90% 22/30 73.3% 22/30 73.3% 21/30 70% 22/30 73.3% 30/30 100% 22/30 73.3% 23/30 76.7% 27/30 90% 25/30 83.3% 18/30 60% 22/30 73.3% 22/30 73.3% 28/30 93.3% 28/30 93.3% 18/30 60% 15/30 50% 20/30 66.7% 17/30 56.7% 27/30 90% Total of 3 In-Class Minor Projects. Ideas for project improvement include students completing projects that are culturally relevant to increase motivation and interest. |
| 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 Link | Yes, 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
| Term | Fall 2014 |
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| Activities | Analysis and discussion of assessment data and next steps, Implementation of planned changes and reassessment |
| Details | • Obtain Adobe Create Suite • Obtain industry standard metric testing • 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. |