Annual Assessment Report
Adult and Graduate Studies
2002-2003
Executive Summary
The highlights of assessment and accreditation activities for FY 2002-03 include:
• A successful accreditation visit by the National Council for the Accreditation of
Teacher Education (NCATE) resulting in full seven-year re-accreditation and
recognition of Graduate Education as a national model.
• Further documentation that there is not a significant difference in outcomes of online
education compared to on site education.
• A study of retention/withdrawal of online students
• A proposal submitted to the Higher Learning Commission to become a doctorally
granting institution
• Substantial progress on assessment for the College of Graduate Studies
• Highlights of Departmental Assessment o Business and Management:
Implementation of an assessment test for BS-Accounting
Alumni survey of BSA Graduates
Focus group interviews with accounting employers
Review of selected BSA student papers
Discussion of new objectives for BSA
Study of BSBIS including analysis of End of Course Surveys, Entrance
Surveys, a survey of current students, a survey of nonmatriculating students,
costs and enrollment data.
Changes based on assessment include:
• In response to comments by alumni, employers and faculty, curricular changes
have been made in the BSAccounting degree to include more practice of
accounting using the latest technology.
• In response to surveys of current students and employers, changes were made
in the BSBIS courses to better meet the needs of the student population.
• Adjustments to the assessment plans in BSA and BSBIS so that they better
measure program objectives
o Graduate Education
Re-accreditation from NCATE including commendations for faculty
quality, service and unit assessment system. The Self Study was
recommended as a national model.
Program Evaluation Day and Course Assessment Day which
included input from about 100 stakeholders (students, faculty,
alumni, employers)
, Implementation of assessment plans for two new programs:
Transition to Teaching and Principal Licensure Program
Implementation of an electronic assessment database which
chronicles the progress of students on individual assessment
activities.
100% of PLP candidates passed the licensure test. The Indiana
passing score is 158. The IWU average score is 174 with a high score
of 187.
Changes based on assessment include:
• In response to End of Course Survey data and faculty
focus groups, improvements were made in the on-site and
online modules.
• In response to faculty focus groups, articulation and
coordination issues among and between courses have
been addressed and have either been improved or are in
the process of being improved.
• General Information surveys have been giving relatively
low scores on the spiritual dimensions of the program.
So faculty have reviewed the extent of implementation of
the technology and diversity strands and the Christian
Worldview in each course. Plans are underway to more
fully address these variables across the curriculum.
• In response to faculty focus groups, there has been more
communication among faculty via course-specific
message boards and the appointment of a lead faculty for
each course.
o RN-BS Completion Program
Review of selected student papers
Refinement of the Portfolio Assessment System Changes based on
assessment include:
• Portfolio assessment process was reviewed and required
inclusions were changed to reflect curriculum changes.
o General Studies
Faculty review of a sampling of Personal Learning Anthologies
Administration of a standardized test of general education knowledge
to a representative sampling of beginning and ending ASB students
Changes based on assessment include:
• After a retention study done in 01-02 found that students
are at high risk during the first three courses, we have
increased faculty communication regarding ways to
reduce attrition.
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, • When a study of RN-BS graduation rates revealed that
many are prevented from graduating because of a lack of
access to electives, more online offerings were developed.
• In response to retention studies from 01-02 which
indicated that study group problems can contribute to a
student’s decision to withdraw, we have incorporated
more help on study group dynamics in UNV 111 and
faculty training
o Graduate Studies in Counseling
The development of an assessment plan
Alumni study completed
Progress on a proposal to the Indiana Professional Standards Board
to offer a School Counseling Program
Changes based on assessment include:
• In response to alumni comments that more female faculty
were needed, the department has hired one additional
female professor.
• In response to alumni comments, faculty are discussing
curricular changes to provide more better preparation
for practice in mental health facilities.
o Graduate Nursing
The development of an assessment plan Changes based on
assessment:
• Alumni Surveys of RN-BS graduates (administered in
99, 00 and 01) have indicated a high demand for an APS-
style program in graduate nursing. In response, we
have begun to offer the program at various sites
throughout Indiana.
• An assessment project conducted in 2001 indicated that
there is no difference in graduation rates for students
admitted on probation. Therefore Graduate Nursing
made a change in admissions requirements so that a GRE
score is no longer required for students with a GPA of 3.0
or higher.
o Graduate Studies in Ministry
Substantial progress in clarifying and writing program objectives
Focus group interview with District Board of Ministry Directors to
ascertain the needs of the Wesleyan Church. A market study of a
concentration in Youth Ministry Changes based on assessment
include:
2
, • The addition of a Youth Ministry Concentration to
reflect market demands
• Changes in admissions criteria to better fit market needs.
• The addition of new courses which better fit the demands
of students.
Table of Contents
Progress on Assessment…………………………………………………………………..5
Goal Area #1: Professional Community…………………………………………………8
Goal Area #2: Academic Integrity…………………………………………....................10
Business and Management……………………...……………………………….10
Graduate Education……………………………..……………………………….15
RN-BS Completion Program………………...…………………………………..16
General Studies…..................................................................................................17
College of Graduate Studies……………………………………………………..21
Goal Area #3: Student Oriented Services…..…………………………………………...25
Assessment Goals for 2003-04………………………………………………………..…33
Assessment Plans……………………………………………………………………….. 34
Five Year Program Review and Assessment Schedule………………………….34
ASB………………………………………………………………………………35
BS-Accounting………………………………………………….......................…36
BSBA………...…………………………………………………………………. 37
BS-Business Information Systems………………………………........................38
BS-Management…………………………………………………………………39
MS-Management………………………….……………………….......................40
MBA…………...………………………………………………………………...41
M.Ed……………………………………………………………….......................42
Principal Leadership…………………………………………………………..…43
Transition to Teaching…………………………………………………………...44
RN-BS Completion Program…………………………………….........................45
General Education………………………………………………………………..49 World
Changer Outcomes………………………………………………………..51
Student Services………………………………………………………………….55
Off Campus Library Services…………………………………………………....56
Graduate Ministries………………………………………………………………58
Graduate Nursing………………………………………………………………...60
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Adult and Graduate Studies
2002-2003
Executive Summary
The highlights of assessment and accreditation activities for FY 2002-03 include:
• A successful accreditation visit by the National Council for the Accreditation of
Teacher Education (NCATE) resulting in full seven-year re-accreditation and
recognition of Graduate Education as a national model.
• Further documentation that there is not a significant difference in outcomes of online
education compared to on site education.
• A study of retention/withdrawal of online students
• A proposal submitted to the Higher Learning Commission to become a doctorally
granting institution
• Substantial progress on assessment for the College of Graduate Studies
• Highlights of Departmental Assessment o Business and Management:
Implementation of an assessment test for BS-Accounting
Alumni survey of BSA Graduates
Focus group interviews with accounting employers
Review of selected BSA student papers
Discussion of new objectives for BSA
Study of BSBIS including analysis of End of Course Surveys, Entrance
Surveys, a survey of current students, a survey of nonmatriculating students,
costs and enrollment data.
Changes based on assessment include:
• In response to comments by alumni, employers and faculty, curricular changes
have been made in the BSAccounting degree to include more practice of
accounting using the latest technology.
• In response to surveys of current students and employers, changes were made
in the BSBIS courses to better meet the needs of the student population.
• Adjustments to the assessment plans in BSA and BSBIS so that they better
measure program objectives
o Graduate Education
Re-accreditation from NCATE including commendations for faculty
quality, service and unit assessment system. The Self Study was
recommended as a national model.
Program Evaluation Day and Course Assessment Day which
included input from about 100 stakeholders (students, faculty,
alumni, employers)
, Implementation of assessment plans for two new programs:
Transition to Teaching and Principal Licensure Program
Implementation of an electronic assessment database which
chronicles the progress of students on individual assessment
activities.
100% of PLP candidates passed the licensure test. The Indiana
passing score is 158. The IWU average score is 174 with a high score
of 187.
Changes based on assessment include:
• In response to End of Course Survey data and faculty
focus groups, improvements were made in the on-site and
online modules.
• In response to faculty focus groups, articulation and
coordination issues among and between courses have
been addressed and have either been improved or are in
the process of being improved.
• General Information surveys have been giving relatively
low scores on the spiritual dimensions of the program.
So faculty have reviewed the extent of implementation of
the technology and diversity strands and the Christian
Worldview in each course. Plans are underway to more
fully address these variables across the curriculum.
• In response to faculty focus groups, there has been more
communication among faculty via course-specific
message boards and the appointment of a lead faculty for
each course.
o RN-BS Completion Program
Review of selected student papers
Refinement of the Portfolio Assessment System Changes based on
assessment include:
• Portfolio assessment process was reviewed and required
inclusions were changed to reflect curriculum changes.
o General Studies
Faculty review of a sampling of Personal Learning Anthologies
Administration of a standardized test of general education knowledge
to a representative sampling of beginning and ending ASB students
Changes based on assessment include:
• After a retention study done in 01-02 found that students
are at high risk during the first three courses, we have
increased faculty communication regarding ways to
reduce attrition.
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, • When a study of RN-BS graduation rates revealed that
many are prevented from graduating because of a lack of
access to electives, more online offerings were developed.
• In response to retention studies from 01-02 which
indicated that study group problems can contribute to a
student’s decision to withdraw, we have incorporated
more help on study group dynamics in UNV 111 and
faculty training
o Graduate Studies in Counseling
The development of an assessment plan
Alumni study completed
Progress on a proposal to the Indiana Professional Standards Board
to offer a School Counseling Program
Changes based on assessment include:
• In response to alumni comments that more female faculty
were needed, the department has hired one additional
female professor.
• In response to alumni comments, faculty are discussing
curricular changes to provide more better preparation
for practice in mental health facilities.
o Graduate Nursing
The development of an assessment plan Changes based on
assessment:
• Alumni Surveys of RN-BS graduates (administered in
99, 00 and 01) have indicated a high demand for an APS-
style program in graduate nursing. In response, we
have begun to offer the program at various sites
throughout Indiana.
• An assessment project conducted in 2001 indicated that
there is no difference in graduation rates for students
admitted on probation. Therefore Graduate Nursing
made a change in admissions requirements so that a GRE
score is no longer required for students with a GPA of 3.0
or higher.
o Graduate Studies in Ministry
Substantial progress in clarifying and writing program objectives
Focus group interview with District Board of Ministry Directors to
ascertain the needs of the Wesleyan Church. A market study of a
concentration in Youth Ministry Changes based on assessment
include:
2
, • The addition of a Youth Ministry Concentration to
reflect market demands
• Changes in admissions criteria to better fit market needs.
• The addition of new courses which better fit the demands
of students.
Table of Contents
Progress on Assessment…………………………………………………………………..5
Goal Area #1: Professional Community…………………………………………………8
Goal Area #2: Academic Integrity…………………………………………....................10
Business and Management……………………...……………………………….10
Graduate Education……………………………..……………………………….15
RN-BS Completion Program………………...…………………………………..16
General Studies…..................................................................................................17
College of Graduate Studies……………………………………………………..21
Goal Area #3: Student Oriented Services…..…………………………………………...25
Assessment Goals for 2003-04………………………………………………………..…33
Assessment Plans……………………………………………………………………….. 34
Five Year Program Review and Assessment Schedule………………………….34
ASB………………………………………………………………………………35
BS-Accounting………………………………………………….......................…36
BSBA………...…………………………………………………………………. 37
BS-Business Information Systems………………………………........................38
BS-Management…………………………………………………………………39
MS-Management………………………….……………………….......................40
MBA…………...………………………………………………………………...41
M.Ed……………………………………………………………….......................42
Principal Leadership…………………………………………………………..…43
Transition to Teaching…………………………………………………………...44
RN-BS Completion Program…………………………………….........................45
General Education………………………………………………………………..49 World
Changer Outcomes………………………………………………………..51
Student Services………………………………………………………………….55
Off Campus Library Services…………………………………………………....56
Graduate Ministries………………………………………………………………58
Graduate Nursing………………………………………………………………...60
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