ABA – COMPUTER INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

PROGRAM ASSESSMENT PLANS & REPORT

AY 2011-2012

Program Rationale/Purpose Statement:
The objective of the Tiffin University Computer Information Technology major is to prepare students to enter the profession of computer and information technology as knowledgeable professionals who are able to make meaningful contributions to an organization.
Marketing / Recruitment Target Statement:
TiffinUniversity encourages students, who are interested in any aspect of the CIT profession, to enroll in the major. The CIT major will provide the required coursework to equip students with the theory and skills needed for an entry-level IT position.This objective will be accomplished by providing a course of study that includes hardware, software, and systems foundations. The classroom experience will blend theory and practical applications.
Goals of the Program/Corresponding Classes:
Computer & Information Technology Knowledge. CIT355
School of Business CIT Programs. Annual Assessment Plan – currently CIT355
General Education. As defined by the GEC outcomes assessment plan
Writing across the curriculum. MGT201
Section One: Describe all department activities with respect to improving student learning in the major. This may include new faculty hires, course revisions, assignment creation, rubric revisions, goal evaluations, etc.
Section Two: Describe which program goal(s) in the Major Program Plan was assessed during the academic year.
Section Three: Describe analysis of assessment data and action plans for upcoming academic year.
Intended Outcomes/Assessment Criteria:
Intended Outcome 1:(D – Career Readiness – Program Specific) Students will demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of computer and information technology systems.
Assessment Criteria:70% of students receive 80% or higher on a case utilizing spreadsheet applications.
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Section Two - Results of Outcomes Activity:
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Section Three - Analysis and Action Plans:
Intended Outcome 2: (D – Career Readiness – Program Specific) Students in the Associate’s degree program in Computer & Information Technology will be measured following the School of Business’s annual assessment plan in computer & information technology currently ACC 355 Spreadsheets Applications for Decision Making.
Assessment Criteria:100% of students receive a B or higher on cases solving business problems.
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Section Two - Results of Outcomes Activity:
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Section Three - Analysis and Action Plans:
Intended Outcome 3: Students in the Associate’s degree programs will be measured following the College’s general education outcomes assessment plan #2 through #8.
Assessment Criteria:All assessments will follow the appropriate testing and/or rubrics. General Education plan is attached to this document.
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Section Two - Results of Outcomes Activity:
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Intended Outcome 4: (D – Writing Abilities)All students will meet the writing across the curriculum requirements.
Assessment Criteria: All courses identified as a Writing Intensive Course in the Academic Bulleting will have at least one writing assignment and use the Writing Across the Curriculum grading rubric to assess the writing ability of students. A mean score of 3.5 is expected.
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Section Two - Results of Outcomes Activity:
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