POLS 43: Constitution and Individual Rightsttution
Stage 4
Timothy Killikelly

Basic Information

Number of Outcomes10
Number of Outcomes Assessed4
Assessment FrequencyEvery year
Analysis FrequencyNo answer
Detail LinkLink

Course Information

Number of Course Sections1
Number of Instructors1

Improvement Details

DetailsInstructor developed new Assessment Tools for POLS 43 by creating a new pre and post Knowledge Acquisition Assessment survey.

Assessment Methods

MethodsInstructor developed new Assessment Tools for POLS 43 by creating a new pre and post Knowledge Acquisition Assessment survey.

- Demonstrate a general knowledge of the law with its basic principles and applications.

- Identify the important and recurring legal problems facing individuals in every day life.

- Identify the various types of law (statutory, civil and a criminal case.

- Demonstrate an understanding of Probate including wills and estate planning.

Assessment Data Discussion and Analysis

TermFall 2013, Spring 2013
How and With WhomInstructor discussed with other Political Science instructors.
Number Assessed34
Data SummaryData from Fall 2013 will be discussed at the Fall 2014 August Flex Day.
Planned ImprovementsPlans are to continue to implement more substantive Assessment Tools with looking towards with providing insight into what is working and what can be improved.

Next discussion will occur at Fall 2014 August Flex Day.
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

TermFall 2014
ActivitiesRevision 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
DetailsPlans are to explore external data with an eye towards refining the Course SLO's.

Plans are also to continue to implement more substantive Assessment Tools with looking towards with providing insight into what is working and what can be improved.
HighlightsNo answer

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