Certificate of Achievement (noncredit) Business Office Support Specialist I
Stage 5
Stephanie C. Rosenberg

Basic Information

Number of Outcomes7
Number of Outcomes Assessed7
Assessment FrequencyEvery semester
Analysis FrequencyEvery semester
Detail LinkLink
Program Assessment Methods

Coordinated assessment of courses within the program.

Assessment Methods

MethodsReviewing the data of students that have petitioned for certification in 2013 with counseling department.

Direct observation of students who have utlilized employment agencies for assignments (temp to possible hire) in 2013.

ILO Overview

Data Gathered in

2013 year

How and With WhomThe analyzed data was discussed with the counseling department at the John Adams Center.

JA Center students have notified us that they being placed in temporary position or accepted employment because of the skills received in noncredit coursework.
Number Individuals20

More Discussion

Additional Data, Criteria, AnalysisThe majority of our Year 2013 students are working on certification in more than one program; only a few in BOSS I.
Future ImprovementsRevising class schedules to ensure students can achieve this certificate within two semesters if desired.

More efforts to stimulate interest in this program.
Improvement Program Review LinkMicrosoft Office Suite upgrade to 2013.

Future Plans

TermSpring 2014
ActivitiesAnalysis and discussion of assessment data and next steps
DetailsWe will continue to review certification achievements and possibly job placements.
HighlightsOur students are very happy to have access to computer training in their community.

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