PLS 16: Paralegal Work Experience
Stage 5
Dora Dye
Basic Information
| Number of Outcomes | 5 |
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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 | The instructor invited employers seeking paralegal interns to the PLS 16 orientation so that students could meet them (the employers) and so that these employers had a better understanding of who our students were and what skills these students had. |
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Assessment Methods
| Methods | interviews with employers; student portfolio; student journal; student self-evaluation; and instructor observation |
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Assessment Data Discussion and Analysis
| Term | Fall 2013 |
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| How and With Whom | faculty, employers, and program advisory committee |
| Number Assessed | 3 |
| Data Summary | 100% of the students completed all the required hours for the internship; received a letter of recommendation from the employer who supervised them; completed the student portfolio; and wished to pursue a career as a paralegal. |
| Planned Improvements | Students desired a variety in internships. In spring 2014, the Program will develop a list of internships. |
| 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 | 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 | The plan is to line up internships well before the semester starts so that there is a variety available to the students. |
| Highlights | It is gratifying to hear from employers that our students are well trained to function in a law office. |