Major Paralegal/Legal Studies
Stage 5

Assessment Activities

Assessment Methods
  • Quizzes, exams, or homework items linked to specific learning outcomes
  • Assignments based on rubrics (such as essays, projects, and performances)
  • Direct observation of performances, practical exams, group work
  • Student self-assessments (such as reflective journals and surveys)
  • Student satisfaction surveys
  • Capstone projects or final summative assignments
  • External data
  • Employers and Program Advisory Committee
Assessment DescriptionCurrent students were surveyed to gather their contact information, prior college education, current employment, and preference for paralegal classes in the following semester.

The Program also surveyed those students petitioning for graduation. Six months after graduation, we will follow up with the above graduates to see if they have found employment as a paralegal after completing our Program.

The Program also surveyed employers on their requirements and expectations for candidates.
Learning Outcomesall
Number of Courses8
Number of Students114

Data Analysis

Data Shared With
  • Faculty and staff within the same program (at CCSF)
  • External agencies
  • Program Advisory Board
Data Sharing Methods
  • Face-to-face meetings
  • Teleconferencing or skype
Data Summary• Students need more instruction in writing and in using the formats required by law offices and courts.

• Our courses should offer more practical training so that graduates can quickly function in a law office.

• Technology and ethics need to be taught throughout the curriculum.
Data AnalysisMore mentoring and effort must be made to retain students. Students either take a break or do not continue in the Program causing enrollment to decline in the second year courses.
Next Steps Planned

In Fall 2013, the Program will offer a student orientation at the beginning of the semester to help students understand what effort and time they must devote to succeed in this Program. Hopefully, there will be funding for peer mentors which helped with retention in the past.

Learning Outcomes

all

Tentative Future Assessment Plans

Assessment TermFall 2013
Assessment Activities

Implementation of planned changes and reassessment

Assessment DetailsSee 5e

ILO Alignment and Assessment Plans

I.A. Use reason and creativity...Write and communicate in formats acceptable in today's law offices

Prepare and file pleadings in both the federal and California court systems.
I.B. Apply diverse viewpoints...Respond appropriately to issues facing today's legal professionals.

Function in a law office, use law office software, and interact professionally with clients, employers, co-workers, and third parties.
I.C. Locate, retrieve, and evaluate information...Locate, read, and analyze the law.
Fall 2013 ILO Assessment PlansYes we plan to assess one of the above-mapped SLOs in Fall 2013.

SLO Details Storage Location

HARD COPY - In my personal filing system (my office)

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