Certificate of Competency (noncredit) Certificate of Competency Accounting Assistant Noncredit Certificate
Stage 4
Rudy Padilla
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 |
| Program Assessment Methods | Coordinated assessment of courses within the program. |
Improvement Details
| Details | Efforts underway to improve outcomes by closing the loop on business noncredit student learning outcomes via establishing iterative processes. Program Course Level Assessment Changes: • New software assessment tools purchased, not yet implemented (OPAC Office Skills, Clerical Skills & Software Skills Testing) • AAPS 1111 2 to 3 • ACBO 9201 4 to 5 • ACBO 9208 4 to 5 • ACBO 9210 2 to 4 • BOSS 3500 4 to 5 • COMP 9867 3 to 5 • COMP 9895 3 to 5 • COMP 9888 3 to 5 • COMP 9889 0 to 5 • COMP 9951 0 to 5 • Web-based registration continues to progress • Increased dialogue amongst divisions (business, counseling, administration, library, instructors) • New accounting textbooks |
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Assessment Methods
| Methods | COURSE ASSESSMENT METHODS • Quizzes, exams, or homework linked to specific learning outcomes • Assignments based on rubrics • Direct observation of performances, practical exams, group work LEARNING OUTCOMES 1. Describe and apply accounting principles and concept. • Stage 5 - ACBO 9206 Basic Accounting I - Tanaka Gaines • Stage 4 - ACBO 9207 Basic Accounting II - Tanaka Gaines 2. Describe and apply basic payroll theory and procedures, including withholding and tax reporting Stage 4 ACBO 9210 Income Tax Prep: Intro Yvonne Webb 3. Create and maintain financial statements using accounting computer software • Stage 5 - ACBO 9208 QuickBooks Level I - Tanaka Gaines • Stage 0 - ACBO 9209 QuickBooks Level II- Needs Assessment 4. Apply standard business English to oral and written communication, including grammar, punctuation, mechanics, vocabulary, style and usage • Stage 5 - BOSS 3500 Job Preparation - Diva Conrad • Stage 4 - BOSS 3510 Customer Service - Robin Pugh • Stage 4 - BOSS 4500 Business English I - Diva Conrad • Stage 5 - BOSS 4501 Business English II - Robin Pugh • Stage 4 - BOSS 4510 Business Communications - Shirley Orille 5. Utilize a variety of business applications software including word processing, spreadsheet and database; discuss current technology and trends. • Stage 5 - BOSS 5506 Computer Keyboarding The Numeric Keypad - Jane Wong • Stage 3 - COMP 9245 Windows Essentials for MS Office - Oscar Wong • Stage 5 - COMP 9867 Microsoft Excel Essentials I - Shuk-Han Lau • Stage 5 - COMP 9895 Microsoft Excel Essentials II - Shuk-Han Lau • Stage 5 - COMP 9888 Microsoft Excel Essentials III - Shuk-Han Lau • Stage 4 - COMP 9904 Microsoft Excel for Business II - Keith Jones • Stage 0 - COMP 9894 Microsoft Access Essentials - Needs Assessment • Stage 5 - COMP 9951 PowerPoint Needs Assessment • Stage 1 - COMP 9952 Internet & E-mail - Oscar Wong • Stage 5 - WOPR 9991 Microsoft Word Essentials I - Tanaka Gaines • Stage 5 - WOPR 9993 Microsoft Word Essentials II - Tanaka Gaines |
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Future Plans
| Term | Fall 2014 |
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| Activities | Assessment (measurement) of outcomes, Analysis and discussion of assessment data and next steps, Implementation of planned changes and reassessment |
| Details | • Meet with lead instructors to discuss course outcomes as they relate to certificate program offerings • Continue to update course outlines of record • Improve student employment tracking |
| Highlights | • Improved communication amongst lead instructors • acknowledgement for a need for improved outcomes assessment • Upgrades to software MS Office 2013 • Access to new MS Office textbooks • New Downtown Center Dean advocacy • Successful referrals to Jewish Vocational Services (JVS) for Job Preparation: http://www.jvs.org • Establish collaboration between CCSF Downtown Center and Mission Economic Development Agency: http://plazaadelante.org |