SCIENCE PROGRAMS (Engineering, Health & Nursing, and Natural Resources Units) Plan for Assessment of Student Academic Achievement

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1 SCIENCE PROGRAMS (Engineering, Health & Nursing, and Natural Resources Units) Plan for Assessment of Student Academic Achievement From the Mission of Hocking College Hocking College is an innovative, experience-based technical college that nurtures learning and learner success. Mission of Academic Affairs Unit Nurtures learning and learner success. Mission of Science Program To provide an innovative, experience-based education that prepares students with knowledge, skills, and attitudes to be successful in applications of scientific concepts related to their technical careers or transfer to other institutions; and, to provide multiple ways for students to achieve success in science. Central Objective To provide the students with scientific knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in technical programs, to transfer to fouryear educational institutions, or entry-level employment. IP0809Science/1

2 Success Skills The following general outcomes are life and work skills cultivated in all students seeking the Associate Degree. 1. Communicates effectively. 2. Demonstrates math skills. 3. Demonstrates learning,critical thinking and problem solving skills. 4. Maintains professional skills and attitudes. 5. Practices human relations skills. 6. Demonstrates knowledge of science and the environment. 7. Demonstrates community, cultural, and global awareness. 8. Maintains a code of ethics. Program Outcomes The following outcomes express additional, particular skills, behaviors, and attitudes cultivated in students taking science courses. 1. Demonstrates knowledge and skills required by Hocking College Success Skill, "Demonstrates knowledge of science and the environment." 2. Demonstrates scientific knowledge and skills necessary for success in the students technology. 3. Demonstrates ability to succeed in science at four-year institutions by those who are university bound. 4. Demonstrates the scientific knowledge and skills necessary for success in entry-level positions. The Success Skills and Program Outcomes combine to form a single set of skills, behaviors, and attitudes determined desirable for entry-level practitioners, for graduates transferring to four-year institutions, and for educated citizens. IP0809Science/2

3 Criteria for Assessing Student Academic Achievement 1. The aggregate score for the Success Skill Demonstrates Knowledge of Science and the Environment evaluated by graduates of Hocking College on a survey will be 3.0 or higher (on a 4- point scale) indicating the graduates satisfaction with their preparedness in math at Hocking College. Data gathered for *: Number of graduates 100 Demonstrates Knowledge of Science and the Environment 3.96 Analysis of data: One hundred graduates from twenty-eight (28) programs of study evaluated the Success Skills on an electronic survey indicating satisfaction with their Hocking College preparation in life /job skills. The overall aggregate of 3.96 for Demonstrates Knowledge of Science and the Environment exceeding the goal of 3.0or higher (on a4-point scale). Does this analysis support conclusions drawn from other assessment data analyzed for ? Please elaborate. Overall it supports our assessment data analyzed, but a few systems in A&P 1 and A&P 2 have room for improvement. Let s put a score of 3.96 out of 4.00 is excellent! IP0809Science/3

4 2. The aggregate score for the Success Skill Demonstrates Knowledge of Science and the Environment evaluated by employers on a survey will be 3.0 or higher (on a 4-point scale) indicating the employers satisfaction with the preparedness in math of the Hocking College graduate. Data gathered for *: Technology Accounting Alt Energy & Fuel Cells Archaeology Associate Individual Studies Associate Technical Studies Automotive Parts Mgt Backcountry Horsemanship Broadcast Productions Business Management Compressed Air & Gas Computer Electronics Computer Programming Construction - Electricity Corrections-Dept Rehab Culinary Arts Culinary Arts - Baking Drafting & Design E-Commerce & Web Design Ecotourism & Adventure Educational Paraprofessional Environmental Restoration Equine Health & Compl Ther Farrier Science & Business Fire & Emergency Services Fish Mgt. & Aquaculture Fitness Management Food Service Management Forest Management GIS/GPS Positioning Hospitality Management Hotel & Restaurant Mgt. Human Serv. & Correct. Industrial Engineering Industrial Ceramics Interactive Multimedia Juvenile Services Massage Therapy Materials & Manufacturing Medical Assistant Medical Records Natural & Hist. Interpret. Network Systems Nursing, Level I (Prac) Nursing, Level II Nutrition & Dietetics Office Management Opticianry Physical Therapist Asst. Police Science Ranger Services Recreation & Wildlife Transfer Module Travel & Tourism Wilderness Horse Wildlife Management Overall Aggregate Institutional Total Number of Employer Surveys Demonstrates Knowledge of Science & Environment IP0809Science/4

5 Criterion 2 continued Analysis of data: No data was available for analysis. Does this analysis support conclusions drawn from other assessment data analyzed for ? Please elaborate. No data was available for analysis. IP0809Science/5

6 3. The aggregate score for science skills as evaluated by on-site practicum supervisors will be 3.5 or higher (on a 5-point scale) indicating above average or better performance. Data gathered The information was collected by reviewing the program/technology assessment reports submitted for Programs Sample Size Demonstrates Knowledge of Science & Environment Broadcast Business Management Ecotourism & Adventure Travel Equine Sciences Fish Management & Aquaculture Fitness Management Forest Management GIS/GPS Natural and Historical Interpretation Natural Resources Law Enforcement Parks and Recreation Hotel & Restaurant Management Human Services & Corrections Alternative Energy and Fuel Cells Automotive Hybrids Industrial Ceramics Medical Records/HIM Wildlife Management Fitness Management Early Childhood Education Totals: Number of Program Ratings 20 Institutional Aggregate 4.54 Analysis of data Last year, the overall aggregate score for science skills evaluated by on-site practicum supervisors was 4.50 exceeding the goal of 3.5 or higher on a 5-point scale. All of the individual program aggregates exceeded goal. Not every technology/program requests evaluation of this skill by on-site practicum supervisors. Thus the information is somewhat limited for each science unit. Engineering: The overall aggregate score related to the School of Engineering was 4.42 exceeding the goal of 3.5 or higher. Health and Nursing: According to the supervisors responses, the science curriculum is doing well in all areas. The overall scores in programs that applied to our curriculum increased. Medical records score of 5.00 out of 5.00 is excellent! Natural Resources: The overall aggregate score related to the School of Natural resources was 4.76 exceeding the goal of 3.5 or higher. Program change planned for as a result of this analysis: Because of previous improvements and high scores, there are no changes for IP0809Science/6

7 This Criterion will be changed to read as follows in our Plan: No planned changes. IP0809Science/7

8 Health Science 4. Student enrolled in Anatomy and Physiology I (BIOS 113) will score 3.5 or higher (on a 5-point scale) for each area evaluated on an in-class essay question The areas evaluated include content, grammar, punctuation, and spelling. (Note: This criterion measures Success Skill #1 and # 6, and Program Outcomes # 1 and # 2.) Data gathered for : Sample Size Content Grammar Punctuation Spelling Overall SU FA WN SP Year Analysis of data: Students enrolled in Anatomy and Physiology I who completed the essay question Describe the flow of blood through the heart and explain the functional differences for the right and left sides of the heart scored above goal in each of the four areas evaluated. For the previous reporting period, the overall year aggregate scores for each of the areas evaluated by the instructor on an in-class essay question were content (4.38); grammar (4.58); punctuation (4.67) and spelling (4. 45). Each area exceeded the goal of 3.5 (on a 5-point scale). The overall aggregate score for all of the areas was In addition, each of the individual quarterly aggregate scores was above goal, although lower than the previous reporting period. For the previous reporting period, the overall year aggregate scores for each of the areas evaluated by the instructor on an in-class essay question were content (4.31); grammar (4.62); punctuation (4.70) and spelling (4.49). Each area exceeded the goal of 3.5 (on a 5-point scale). The overall aggregate score for all of the areas was In addition, each of the individual quarterly aggregate scores was above goal, although lower than the previous reporting period. Program Sample Size Content Grammar Punctuation Spelling Accounting AIS ATS Biotechnology Business E-Business EMT Fire/EMS Fitness Mgt Health & Wellness Medical Asst Medical Records Nursing Nutrition & Dietetics PTA Radiologic Surgical Transfer IP0809Science/8

9 Data was monitored for attendance as part of an on-going effort to assess the Success Skills Professional Skills and Attitudes. The overall aggregate of 4.58 exceeded goal. Sample Size Lecture Sample Size Lab Sample Size Overall SU FA WN SP Year Program change planned for as a result of this analysis: Overall scores were the same for the A&P 1 (Bios 113) in class essay, therefore there are no plans for any change. Scores for content improved, however grammar, spelling and punctuation decreased slightly. Could this be a result of poor high school preparation? The form for the success skill, Professional Skills and Attitudes has been changed to make the evaluation more efficient. This Criterion will be changed to read as follows in our Plan: The criterion will stay the same. IP0809Science/9

10 5. Student enrolled in The Human Machine (BIOS 100) will score 3.5 or higher (on a 5-point scale) for each area evaluated for the Success Skills Communicates Effectively and Professional Skills and Attitudes. (Note: This criterion measures Success Skill #1 and # 6, and Program Outcomes # 1 and # 2.) Data gathered for : Number of Students Evaluated 382 Communicates Effectively Content 4.98 Vocabulary 5.00 Grammar 5.00 Punctuation 5.00 Spelling 5.00 Syntax 5.00 Overall Aggregate 4.99 Number of Students Evaluated 300 Professional Skills & Attitudes Promptness 5.00 Prepared for class 5.00 Attends Regularly 5.00 Returns After Breaks 5.00 Notifies if absent 5.00 Overall Aggregate 5.00 Analysis of data: For this reporting period, students enrolled in Human Machine who completed the essay question were scored with an overall aggregate of 5.00 exceeding the goal of 3.5 (on a 5-point scale). In addition, all of the individual aggregates were above goal. For the previous reporting period, students enrolled in Human Machine who completed the essay question were scored with an overall aggregate of 4.99 exceeding the goal of 3.5 (on a 5-point scale). In addition, all of the individual aggregates were above goal. All students complete and revise the communicates effectively assignment until they receive a five (up to 3 revisions). Students were also rated above the goal in each area evaluated for professional skills and attitudes and achieved an overall aggregate score rating of 5.00 exceeding the goal of 3.5 (on a 5-point scale).the data shows information for online Human Machine only. This form was not done in the traditional class. Program change planned for as a result of this analysis: No changes or revisions will not be done in the traditional class. This analysis of, Communicates Effectively will be completed in the traditional class but will only be graded once. The assignment will not be revised to receive a 5.00 rating. Professional Skills and Attitudes will remain the same. This Criterion will be changed to read as follows in our Plan: The criterion will remain the same for fall quarter, but hopefully there will be a new instructor for winter quarter. IP0809Science/10

11 6. The aggregate score for selected test items answered correctly for each body system by Health Science students enrolled in the courses Anatomy & Physiology I (BIOS 113) and Anatomy & Physiology II (BIOS 114) as evaluated on the mid quarter Lab Practical and the Lab Final will be answered correctly by at least 75% of the students. Note: A score of 75% is required to pass either the Lab Practical or the Lab Final. This criterion is a measure for SS #6 and PO #1 & #2; see lists page 2 of this report. Data gathered for : (Fall, Winter, and Spring Quarters) A & P I Number of Students Aggregate Score Lab Practical % Reproductive Endocrine Lab Final % Circulatory Excretory Respiratory A & P II Lab Practical % Nervous Integumentary Lab Final % Skeletal Muscular Digestive Body System Analysis of data: Number of Students % of students answering correctly Reproductive % Endocrine % Circulatory % Excretory % Respiratory % Nervous % Special Sensory % Integumentary % Skeletal % Muscular % Digestive % The science committee questions the lack of reporting for summer quarter. Most systems increased in score from the previous year. The two most difficult systems (endocrine and nervous) received scores of below 75%. The low score for integumentary system is due to combining with special senses because of holidays For the previous reporting period, the aggregate scores for those students taking the Lab Practical and the Lab Final met or exceeded the minimum passing score of 75%. In reviewing the percentage of students answering test items about body systems correctly, some areas were IP0809Science/11

12 discovered to have fewer than 75% of the students answering the items correctly. Those areas falling below goal included the excretory and nervous systems. Program change planned for as a result of this analysis: We will continue to use the lab practical format even though the practical is difficult for the students because of lack of preparation in high schools The students need this type of testing because of their on-site training in other programs. This Criterion will be changed to read as follows in our Plan: No Changes are planned, however we have seen a difference lab performance and test scores because of a lack of a lab manual (Please refer to criterion from ). Students who have taken the online Human Organism (Bios 112) class have indicated they DO NOT feel prepared for Bios 113 (lecture and lab). IP0809Science/12

13 Engineering Science 7. Students enrolled in Introduction to Chemistry (CHEM 130) will score 3.5 or higher (on a 5- point scale) on the skills evaluated on a written laboratory report. The laboratory experience Determination of the Empirical Formula of Copper Chloride will be used to evaluate performance as follows: Data gathered for : Number of Students: 1. Completes and turns-in pre-lab assignment for the experiment. 2. Performs experiment according to the procedure. 3. Repeats the experiment twice for reproducibility. 4. Performs calculations with proper units. 5. Obtains results within 10% of the accepted value. Overall Aggregate Analysis of data: Success Skills Program Outcomes Aggregate The experiment was not performed in due to the renovation of the chemistry lab. Therefore, no data was collected. Last year, the overall aggregate of 3.60 exceeds the goal of 3.50 (on a 5-point scale) for the skills evaluated on a written laboratory report. The individual aggregate score for completing and turning in pre-lab assignments fell below goal at 3.20, other individual score aggregates were above goal. No data was available for this criterion during the last reporting period due to the retirement of a faculty member. Program change planned for as a result of this analysis: The experiment will be performed during academic year This Criterion will be changed to read as follows in our Plan: With the renovation of the chemistry lab, new experiments are going to be used in chemistry 130. The experiment to be evaluated will be periodic properties of alkaline earth metals. The students will be evaluated on the skills mentioned in the above rubric. IP0809Science/13

14 Natural Resources Science 8. Seventy- five percent (75%) of the students enrolled in the course Field Biology (BIOS 132) who submitted the field observation project will score 80% or higher. This project requires students to observe how spring comes to SE Ohio during a 6-week period. Both written and oral presentations are required as part of the project. Data gathered for : (Spring Quarter) Program Sample Size Aggregate percentage earned Number scoring 85% or higher Percentage scoring 85% or higher Archaeology 0 Associate in Individualized Studies Associate in Technical Studies Business Construction Social Services, Corrections Culinary Ecotourism & Adventure Travel Fire Fish Management & Aquaculture Forest Management Heavy Equipment Human Services and Corrections Music Natural & Historical Interpretation Natural Resources Law Enforcement Parks and Recreation Wildlife Management Wildlife Science Post Secondary Radiologic Tech Transfer Total Analysis of data: The observation project in Field Biology (BIOS 132) has elements of the Success Skills Communicates Effectively, Learning & Critical Thinking Skills, and Demonstrates Knowledge of Science and the Environment. The goal was not achieved during this reporting period, since 46.5% of the students earned 85% or higher. The overall aggregate percentage on the project was 79.7%. The goal was not achieved during the previous reporting period, since 70.8% of the students earned 85% or higher. The overall aggregate percentage on the project was 79.7%. Program change planned for as a result of this analysis: No program changes are planned as a result of this analysis. This Criterion will be changed to read as follows in our Plan: The criterion will remain the same. IP0809Science/14