PLS 5: Litigation II
Stage 5
Dora Dye
Basic Information
| Number of Outcomes | 6 |
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| Number of Outcomes Assessed | 6 |
| Assessment Frequency | Every semester |
| Analysis Frequency | Every semester |
| Detail Link | Link |
Course Information
| Number of Course Sections | 1 |
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| Number of Instructors | 1 |
Improvement Details
| Details | Students were required to draft more pleadings and motions than in past semesters. These assignments were intended to improve writing, instill familiarity with the format, and practice using the language. |
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Assessment Methods
| Methods | midterm, final examination, written assignments consisting of pleadings, motions, and court forms, and feedback from employers |
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Assessment Data Discussion and Analysis
| Term | Spring 2014 |
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| How and With Whom | faculty, employers, and members of the advisory committee |
| Number Assessed | 10 |
| Data Summary | 80% of the students scored 70% or higher on the outcomes measured. |
| Planned Improvements | The industry calls for teaching students how to e-file. E-filing will be a unit in this course when offered in fall 2014, and instructor will attend trainings on e-filing. |
| Program Review Link | Yes, 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
| Term | Spring 2015 |
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| Activities | Revision 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 |
| Details | The course will offer more training on e-filing and litigation software. |
| Highlights | Students are finding work with the skills learned from this course. |