COMP COMP 9899: Desktop Publishing I
Stage 5
Rudy Padilla

Basic Information

Number of Outcomes9
Number of Outcomes Assessed9
Assessment FrequencyEvery semester
Analysis FrequencyEvery 2 years
Detail LinkLink

Course Information

Number of Course Sections2
Number of Instructors2

Improvement Details

DetailsLearning opportunities included creating simulations of business document production for program coordination at the Downtown Center, improvements included accessibility to register for classes online, and final exam requirements in order to attain a letter grade.

Assessment Methods

MethodsSample based project work, final exam summary report

Assessment Data Discussion and Analysis

TermSpring 2014
How and With WhomDiscussion with students in COMP 9899 and one instructor
Number Assessed33
Data SummaryFinal Multiple Choice, T/F, Fill-In

Points=30

Low=14 (46.7%)

High=25 (83.3%)

Mean=18.357 (61.2%)

Median=18.5 (61.7%)

N=14 Students

Positive Attendance Report (PAR)

40=N Students

33=Positive Hours Recorded

14=Completed a Final Exam and Submitted Projects

A=01

B=02

C=06

SP=02

NP=04

W=20

Non-Gradable=02 (drop)
Planned ImprovementsAre large number of students are not committing to the 80% attendance guidelines. I will work to improve class enrollment practices by reporting gaps to leaderships and make accountability and systemic improvement and document gaps during SLO opportunities.
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 2015
ActivitiesAnalysis and discussion of assessment data and next steps, document program gaps
DetailsEngage instructors who teach the course more rigorously, document and report program deficiencies in program reviews.
HighlightsIncreased sense of transparency and accountability; high satisfaction response from students who complete the course, increased opportunities for innovation

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