Assessment Report

July 1, 2008 – June 30, 2009

PROGRAM(S) ASSESSED:ATS TECHNICAL STUDY PROGRAM

Associate of Technical Study Degree

WRIGHT STATE UNIVERSITY – LAKE CAMPUS

ASSESSMENT COORDINATOR:BONNIE MATHIES, ASSOCIATE DEAN

Greg Schumm, Program Advisor

YEAR ONE (1) of a THREE (3)-YEAR CYCLE

  1. ASSESSMENT MEASURES EMPLOYED

• Continue to evaluate student satisfaction with the new course requirements and broader based curriculum offerings added to the program.

• Interviewed internship students to assess work experience and employer satisfaction of students’ performance and preparation.

• Met with are vocational district directors to assess direct from high school student preparation in CAD.

  1. ASSESSMENT FINDING

• Objective 1: Student employment upon graduation. Students feel better prepared with a broader base of course offerings allowing them to expand into other areas of CAD such as Civil and Architectural.

• Objective 2: Students are meeting the standards. Students’ and supervisor feedback indicates a strong preparation in content area but additional communication skills and management skills would be beneficial.

•Objective 3: Program entry knowledge in adequate. Direct from high school students indicate a strong foundation of CAD and advanced placement knowledge of CAD I and CAD II.

  1. PROGRAM IMPROVEMENTS .

• Continue to develop and maintain content in core course work to match industry’s knowledge and training expectations.

• Review core curriculum courses to see how presentations and projects can be added to strengthen communication skills.

• Establish proficiency/articulation agreements that allow for recognition of previous knowledge/training through a seamless articulation of credit.

4. ASSESSMENT PLAN COMPLIANCE

• At the present time no major deviations from the original program assessment plan.

  1. NEW ASSESSMENT DEVELOPMENTS

• Study existing course work and program requirements to see how they may articulate to the baccalaureate degree in mechanical engineering.

• Search and hire a new instructor for CAD program to replace previous associate professor who resigned.