BUSINESS MANAGEMENT TECHNOLOGY Plan for Assessment of Student Academic Achievement 2007-2008 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 Business Management Technology To prepare students for entry-level career positions as managers or manager trainees, or to own and operate small businesses; to provide programming to upgrade the skills of those persons already in the field of business by offering training packages to meet their specific needs. A secondary purpose is to provide business and management courses to other technologies at Hocking College. Central Objective Graduates of the Business Management Technology will be well prepared for entry-level employment IP0708BusinessMgt/1
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 and critical thinking 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 seeking the Associate Degree in Business Management. 1. Effectively uses a computer to develop accounting records. 2. Makes sound management decisions based upon planning and examination of appropriate alternatives. 3. Understands the legal system as it relates to business systems. 4. Develops and implements appropriate marketing strategies. 5. Maintains high ethical standards in business dealings. 6. Effectively performs the staffing process. 7. Performs various analytical business tasks. 8. Communicates effectively through varied media, e.g., written, verbal, visual. 9. Uses effective quantitative skills in business activities. 10. Utilizes professional demeanor through appropriate conduct, dress, and exhibited attitude. The Success Skills and Program Outcomes combine to form a single set of skills, behaviors, and attitudes determined desirable for entry-level practitioners in Business Management, for graduates transferring to four-year institutions, and for educated citizens. IP0708BusinessMgt/2
Criteria for Assessing Student Academic Achievement 1. The aggregate score for each Program Outcome evaluated by graduates of the Business Management program on a survey will be 3.5 or higher (on a 5-point scale), indicating the graduates satisfaction with their Hocking College preparation for entry-level work. Data gathered for 2006-2007 * * Source of information: 2007-2008Hocking College Graduate Survey Report (September 2008). *** For a complete listing of the Program Outcomes see page 2 of this report. Number of graduate surveys returned: Program Outcome** Aggregate Number of Respondents 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Overall (weighted) No graduate data was available for this reporting period. Last year, the overall aggregate score for program outcomes evaluated by graduates was 3.83 exceeding the goal of 3.5 (on a 5-point scale). Additionally, all of the individual aggregates for the program outcomes were above goal except for program outcome number 1(effectively used a computer to develop accounting records). Does this analysis support conclusions drawn from other assessment data analyzed for 2006-2007? Please elaborate. No data was available for analysis. * Graduate and employer survey results for 2006-2007 are reported with data for 2007-2008; survey results are not available until 15 months following June graduation. IP0708BusinessMgt/3
2. The aggregate score for each Success Skill evaluated by graduates of the Business Management program on a survey will be 3.5 or higher (on a 5-point scale), indicating the graduates satisfaction with their Hocking College preparation in life/job skills. Data gathered for 2006-2007: * Number of survey responses : Success Skills** Aggregate Number of Respondents 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Overall * Source of information: 2006-2007 Hocking College Graduate Surveys (September 2008). ** For a complete listing of the Success Skills see page 2 of this report. No graduate data was available for this reporting period. Last year, the overall aggregate score for each success skill evaluated by graduates was 3.19 falling below the goal of 3.5 (on a 5-point scale). Success skills number 3 (demonstrates learning and critical thinking skills and number 8, Maintains a code of ethics) were rated at goal. For the previous reporting period, a limited survey was conducted consisting of graduates from Spring Quarter 2005. None of the graduates responded to the survey. Does this analysis support conclusions drawn from other assessment data analyzed for 2006-2007? Please elaborate. No data was available for analysis. * Graduate and employer survey results for 2006-2007 are reported with data for 2007-2008 survey results are not available until 15 months following June graduation. IP0708BusinessMgt/4
3. The aggregate score for each Program Outcome evaluated by employers of Business Management graduates on a survey will be 3.5 or higher (on a 5-point scale), indicating better-than-satisfactory to superior performance. Data gathered for 2006-2007*: Number of employer surveys mailed: Number of employer surveys returned: Program Outcome** 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Overall Aggregate * Source of information: 2006-2007 Hocking College Employer Surveys (September 20087). ** For a complete listing of the Program Outcomes see page 2 of this report. No employer data was available for this reporting period. During the previous reporting period, no employer surveys were received. Does this analysis support conclusions drawn from other assessment data analyzed for 2006-2007? Please elaborate. No data was available for analysis. * Graduate and employer survey results for 2006-2007 are reported with data for 2007-2008; survey results are not available until 15 months following June graduation. IP0708BusinessMgt/5
4. The aggregate score for each Success Skill evaluated by employers of Business Management graduates on a survey will be 3.5 or higher (on a 5-point scale), indicating better-than-satisfactory to superior performance. Data gathered for 2006-2007*: Number of employer surveys mailed: Number of employer surveys returned: Success Skill ** Aggregate 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Overall * Source of information: 2006-2007 Hocking College Employer Surveys (September 2008). ** For a complete listing of the Success Skills see page 2 of this report. No employer data was available for this reporting period. During the previous reporting period, no employer surveys were received. Does this analysis support conclusions drawn from other assessment data analyzed for 2006-2007? Please elaborate. No data was available for analysis. * Graduate and employer survey results for 2006-2007 are reported with data for 2007-2008; survey results are not available until 15 months following June graduation. IP0708BusinessMgt/6
5. Seventy-five percent of graduates responding to a survey will report employment in the field of business or the pursuit of further education within one year of graduation. Data gathered for 2006-2007*: Total number of graduates: Number of responses using survey, phone, and faculty input: Number of graduates employed related to technology: Number of graduates employed unrelated to technology: Number in military: Number of graduates continuing education: Number of graduates continuing education & employed: Number seeking employment Number not in work force: Number of graduates "Unknown" * Source of information: Hocking College Placement Surveys Summer 2006 through Spring 2007. (September 2008). Analysis of the data: No data was available for analysis. Last year, four (4) graduates returned the surveys. Unfortunately faculty members were unaware of the employment or continuing education status of other graduates. During the previous reporting period, no graduate surveys were received. Unfortunately, no information related to graduate employment in the field of business or in the pursuit of further education was available from faculty members. Does this analysis support conclusions drawn from other assessment data analyzed for 2006-2007? Please elaborate. This is the only criterion that addresses placement data. * Graduate and employer survey results of 2006-2007 are reported with data for 2007-2008; survey results are not available until 15 months following June graduation. IP0708BusinessMgt/7
6. Seventy-five percent of students in Microcomputer Accounting will achieve a grade of 80% or higher on the end-of-the-course test-out." Data gathered for 2007-2008: Number of students taking test: 30 Number of students scoring 80% or higher: 25 For 2007-2008, eighty-three percent (83%) of the 30 students assessed achieved the goal. Last year, eighty-three percent (83%) of the 35 students assessed achieved the goal. Program change planned for 2008-2009 as a result of this analysis: No changes are planned. This Criterion will be changed to read as follows in our 2008-2009 Plan: The criterion will remain the same. IP0708BusinessMgt/8
7. The aggregate score for each skill evaluated for students completing test-outs for Microcomputer Accounting will meet or exceed the established goal. Data gathered for 2007-2008: Number of students tested: Skill Points Possible Target Minimum Average Setup 25 20 21 Journal Entries (accounting skills) 5 4 4 Printouts: general ledger 10 9 9 balance sheet 10 9 9 invoice statement 10 9 9 Closing 10 9 9 Trial balance 10 9 9 Backup 20 20 19 For 2007-2008, the collective sum of the performance aggregates for the skills was 88.71 (out of 100) as reported for 30 students. Last academic year, the collective sum of the performance aggregates for the skills was 85 (out of 100) as reported for 35 students. Program change planned for 2008-2009 as a result of this analysis: There are no changes planned as a result of this analysis. The software will be upgraded for the upcoming reporting period and an additional module of the software, incorporating payroll procedures, has been integrated into the course. This Criterion will be changed to read as follows in our 2008-2009 Plan: The criterion will remain the same. IP0708BusinessMgt/9
8. The aggregate score for each Program Outcome evaluated by on-site practicum supervisors for Business Management students will be 3.0 or higher (on a 5-point scale), indicating good to excellent performance. Data gathered for 2007-2008: Number of students evaluated: 11 Program Outcome* Survey Total Points Number of Aggregate Statement respondents 1 49 11 4.5 2 44 4 3 47 4.3 4 51 4.6 5 44 4 6 48 4.4 7 45 4.1 8 41 3.7 9 46 4.2 10 47 4.3 Overall Aggregate 4.2 * For a complete listing of the Program Outcomes see page 2 of this report. The overall aggregate for each program outcome evaluated by on-site practicum Supervisors was 4.20 (on a 5-point scale) exceeding the goal of 3.0. In addition, individual program outcome aggregates were above goal. Last year, the overall aggregate for each program outcome evaluated by on-site practicum Supervisors was 4.48 (on a 5-point scale) exceeding the goal of 3.0. In addition, individual program outcome aggregates were above goal. Program change planned for 2008-2009 as a result of this analysis: No program change is planned as a result of this analysis. This Criterion will be changed to read as follows in our 2008-2009 Plan: The criteria will remain the same. IP0708BusinessMgt/10
9. The aggregate score for each Success Skill evaluated by on-site practicum supervisors for Business Management students will be 3 or higher, indicating good to excellent performance. Data gathered for 2007-2008: Number of students evaluated:11 Success Skill ** Total Points Number of respondents Aggregate 1 49 11 4.5 2 27 6 4.5 3 25 6 4.7 4 46 11 4.2 5 49 11 4.5 6 50 11 4.5 7 50 11 4.5 8 52 11 4.7 Overall aggregate 4.5 * For a complete listing of the Success Skills see page 2 of this report. The overall aggregate score for the Success Skills evaluated by on-site practicum supervisors for Business Management students was 4.5 (on a 5-point scale) exceeding the goal of 3.2. In addition, each of the individual Success Skill aggregates was above goals. Last year, the overall aggregate score for the Success Skills evaluated by on-site practicum supervisors for Business Management students was 4.78 (on a 5-point scale) exceeding the goal of 3.2. In addition, each of the individual Success Skill aggregates was above goals. Program change planned for 2008-2009 as a result of this analysis: No program change is planned as a result of this analysis. This Criterion will be changed to read as follows in our 2008-2009 Plan: The criterion will remain the same. IP0708BusinessMgt/11
10. The aggregate score for each component evaluated on the student project in the Business Planning course will be 3.2 or higher (on a 5-point scale), indicating above-average to superior mastery. Data gathered for 2007-2008: Number of students evaluated: Skills evaluated Aggregate 1. Proper Format 3.96 2. Quality of Research 3.90 3. The Executive Summary 4.00 4. The Vision & Mission Statements 4.76 5. The Company Overview 4.93 6. The Company s Product/Service Plan 4.53 7. The Marketing Plan 3.86 8. The Management/Operations Plan 4.60 9. The Financial Plan 3.20 10. Quality of Oral Presentation of the plan 3.80 Overall Aggregate 4.15 Aggregate scores for the ten (10) skills evaluated exceeded the assessment goal of 3.2 or higher. The Overall Aggregate score of 4.15 exceeded the assessment goal of 3.2 or higher, and exceeded the Overall Aggregate scores reported for academic years 2006-2007 (3.41) & 2005-2006 (3.23). Program change planned for 2008-2009 as a result of this analysis: No Program changes are planned for 2008-2009 as a result of this analysis. This Criterion will be changed to read as follows for our 2008-2009 Plan: The criterion will remain the same. IP0708BusinessMgt/12