COMP 9944: Acrobat for Bus/Office
Stage 4
Rudy Padilla
Basic Information
| Number of Outcomes | 9 |
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| Number of Outcomes Assessed | 5 |
| 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 |
Improvement Details
| Details | • New project based portfolio assessments added • Updated online final exam |
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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 |
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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 | 17 |
| Data Summary | FINAL: 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 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 | Spring 2014 |
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| Activities | Analysis 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. |