Generate new assessment tools appropriate for current PLOs and SLOs :: PIP System (SUNY Orange)

Generate new assessment tools appropriate for current PLOs and SLOs Print All

Initiative Title	Generate new assessment tools appropriate for current PLOs and SLOs
Submitted in Previous Year(s)	2017
Critical Information, Notes, Justification, Rationale	In our efforts to improve assessment and create a sense of continuity between courses, we need to develop assessment tools that are used by all IDS / HUM courses.
Consequences of this initiative not being funded	Lack of consistent assessment measures. Lack of information traditionally garnered by consistent and meaningful assessment.
Department Goals	Continue to work on assessment for the betterment of the department, Continue to expand and explore course offerings as appropriate, Seek ways to increase enrollment and retention in IDS and HUM courses
Programs
Locations	Main Campus
Estimated Completion Date	08/30/2018
Will this initiative span multiple budget years?	No
Importance	Medium
Funding Source	Request for Prioritization
Created	12/01/2017 1:00 pm
Updated	12/01/2017 3:49 pm

Institutional Goals

Goal	How will the initiative support this institutional goal?
COLLEGE GOALS as of 2011 1. To provide high quality academic courses and programs that prepare a diverse student population to achieve its educational, employment and enrichment goals.	Assessment continues to be important to the institution as a whole, to the IDS department, the faculty who teach within it and the students who take courses. Information gained from assessment can be used for continuous improvement.
MIDDLESTATES STANDARDS 7 Institutional Assessment	Assessment continues to be important to the institution as a whole, to the IDS department, the faculty who teach within it and the students who take courses. Information gained from assessment can be used for continuous improvement.
MIDDLESTATES STANDARDS 11. Educational Offerings	Assessment continues to be important to the institution as a whole, to the IDS department, the faculty who teach within it and the students who take courses. Information gained from assessment can be used for continuous improvement.
STRATEGIC PLAN 2015-2020 PRIORITY IV: Efficient and Effective Operations: We will anticipate and adapt to changing economic realities while maintaining the infrastructure and resources necessary to foster innovation and develop & deliver high quality programs and services. b: Develop, cultivate, and support innovation throughout the organization for continuous improvement.	Assessment continues to be important to the institution as a whole, to the IDS department, the faculty who teach within it and the students who take courses. Information gained from assessment can be used for continuous improvement.
STRATEGIC PLAN 2015-2020 PRIORITY IV: Efficient and Effective Operations: We will anticipate and adapt to changing economic realities while maintaining the infrastructure and resources necessary to foster innovation and develop & deliver high quality programs and services. c: Review and revise allocation methods to ensure appropriate investment in people, services, facilities, & technologies.	Assessment continues to be important to the institution as a whole, to the IDS department, the faculty who teach within it and the students who take courses. Information gained from assessment can be used for continuous improvement.
ACADEMIC MASTER PLAN 2016-2020 Programming Objective #2: Collaborate across all areas of the College to ensure relevant support for academic programming and a comprehensive, diverse student experience.	Assessment continues to be important to the institution as a whole, to the IDS department, the faculty who teach within it and the students who take courses. Information gained from assessment can be used for continuous improvement.
ACADEMIC MASTER PLAN 2016-2020 Programming Objective #4: Design learning opportunities that acknowledge and support the diverse and transitional nature of students’ educational paths.	Assessment continues to be important to the institution as a whole, to the IDS department, the faculty who teach within it and the students who take courses. Information gained from assessment can be used for continuous improvement.
ACADEMIC MASTER PLAN 2016-2020 Scheduling Objective #3: Redesign presentation of programs and offerings to current and prospective students.	Assessment continues to be important to the institution as a whole, to the IDS department, the faculty who teach within it and the students who take courses. Information gained from assessment can be used for continuous improvement.

Action Steps

Action Step	Responsible Party	Order
Create a tool to assess IDS department SLOs	Dept Chair and IDS Advisory Board	1
Create tools to assess PLOs	Department chair and IDS Advisory Board	2

Expected Outcomes

Outcome	Order
Solid assessment practices	1
Improved information about student learning	2

Assessment Methods

Method	Description	Other Method	Responsible Party
Rubrics/ Scoring Guides	Rubrics/scoring guides outline identified criteria for successfully completing an activity, assignment, etc. and establish levels for meeting the criteria. They can be used to score everything from essays, engagement, to performances.		IDS Advisory Board and Department Chair

Resources

INITIAL YEAR COST:	$0.00
RECURRING COST:	$0.00

Equipment

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Staffing

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Training

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Marketing

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Other

Need	Cost (Initial/Recurring)	Supporting Departments
Time	$0.00	Center for Teaching and Learning Liberal Arts, AVP Office
TOTAL:	$0.00 / $0.00

Prioritization

This is initiative is ready for prioritization.

Assessment

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