POLS 45: Government and Politics of Middle East
Stage 5
Timothy Killikelly

Basic Information

Number of Outcomes6
Number of Outcomes Assessed2
Assessment FrequencyEvery semester
Analysis FrequencyEvery semester
Detail LinkLink

Course Information

Number of Course Sections1
Number of Instructors2

Improvement Details

DetailsWe plan to continue to implement our more substantive Assessment Tools. We hope that the data with provide insight into what is working and what can be improved.

Next discussion will occur at January 2014 Flex Day

Assessment Methods

MethodsThe Instructors used a new pre and post Knowledge Acquisition Assessment survey as their Assessment Tool.

The refined outcomes they assessed were:

- Demonstrate knowledge of the nations and peoples that comprise the Middle East.



- Assess the historical and political significance of the Middle East.

Assessment Data Discussion and Analysis

TermSpring 2013
How and With WhomTeachers of the course discussed the data.
Number Assessed22
Data SummaryData from Fall 2013 will be discussed at the Spring 2014 January Flex Day.
Planned ImprovementsNo answer
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
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
DetailsWe plan to continue to implement our more substantive Assessment Tools. We hope that the data with provide insight into what is working and what can be improved.
HighlightsNo answer

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