Standard #4 a. Program Outcomes for the Human Resources Program Students will be able to Learning Outcome #1 synthesize the role of human resources management as it supports the success of the organization including the effective development of human capital as an agent for organizational change. Learning Outcome #2 demonstrate knowledge of laws that impact behavior in relationships between employers and employees that ultimately impact the goals and strategies of the organization. Learning Outcome #3 understand the role of employee benefits and compensation as a critical component of employee performance, productivity and organizational effectiveness. Learning Outcome #4 show evidence of the ability to analyze, manage and problem solve to deal with the challenges and complexities of the practice of collective bargaining. Learning Outcome #5 demonstrate knowledge of practical application of training and employee development as it impacts organizational strategy and competitive advantage.
(Required for each accredited program, doctorate, masters, and baccalaureate) For Program Outcome #1 Be able to synthesize the role of human resources management as it supports the success of the organization including the effective development of human capital as an agent for organizational change. Define Measure Analyze Improve Control Synthesize the role of human resources management as it supports the success of the organization including the effective development of human capital as an agent for organizational change. It is a Direct, Internal, and Formative measure. The measurement will take place in HRM 481, Organizational Development, through the Book Club (semester long project) - One paper for each book as a result of student s preparation and meeting facilitation. Evidence of understanding and analysis to relate each book to the concepts of Organization Development. Goal is 8 or higher. average was for the baseline data. Exceeded goal of 8. Conducted discussion with students to determine both individual and group value of project, as well as additional areas of interest. Will continue discussions with students about areas of interest Average 10 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 HRM 481
(Required for each accredited program, doctorate, masters, and baccalaureate) Can demonstrate knowledge of laws that impact behavior in relationships between employers For Program Outcome #2 and employees that ultimately impact the goals and strategies of the organization. Define Measure Analyze Improve Control Demonstrate knowledge of laws that impact behavior in relationships between employers and employees that ultimately impact the goals and strategies of the organization. It is a Direct, Internal, and Formative measure. The measurement will take place in HRM 384, Labor Law, through the average success rate on three essay tests and one research project of 80 % or higher. average was for baseline data. Exceeded goal of 8. Will continue to monitor and enhance learning.. Average 10 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 HRM 384
For Program Outcome #3 Be able to understand the role of employee benefits and compensation as a critical component of employee performance, productivity and organizational effectiveness. Define Measure Analyze Improve Control
Understand the role of employee benefits and compensation as a critical component of employee performance, productivity and organizational effectiveness. It is a Direct, Internal, and Formative measure. The measurement will take place in HRM 385, Employee Compensation and Benefits, through the Benefits Orientation Program (semester long project) - Demonstrate knowledge of Compensation & Benefits Program of a specific organization through final project presentation. Goal is 8 or higher. average was for baseline data. Exceeded goal of 8. Conducted discussion with students to determine both individual and group value of project, as well as additional areas of interest. Will continue discussions with students about areas of interest. Average 10 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 HRM 385
(Required for each accredited program, doctorate, masters, and baccalaureate) Be able to show evidence of the ability to analyze, manage and problem solve to deal For Program Outcome #4 with the challenges and complexities of the practice of collective bargaining. Define Show evidence of the ability to analyze, manage and problem solve to deal with the challenges and complexities of the practice of collective bargaining. Measure It is a Direct, Internal, and Formative measure. The measurement will take place in HRM 482, Collective Bargaining Management, through the Collective Bargaining Simulation - Planning Document for Bargaining, Final Contract Provisions, Observation of Student. Performance. Goal is 8 or higher. average was for baseline data. Analyze Improve Control The goal was exceeded. This project is included each time that this course is taught due to its practical application and importance to the learning process for this particular process. It is evaluated for effectiveness at the completion and found to be extremely valuable (student opinion). The simulation is from the Society of Human Resources Management, and also routinely surveyed for effectiveness. Will continue to monitor SHRM. 10 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Average HRM 482
(Required for each accredited program, doctorate, masters, and baccalaureate) Can demonstrate knowledge of practical application of training and employee For Program Outcome #5 development as it impacts organizational strategy and competitive advantage. Define Measure Analyze Demonstrate average knowledge of was 91% for baseline data. practical application of training and employee development as it impacts organizational strategy and competitive advantage. It is a Direct, Internal, and Formative measure. The measurement will take place in HRM 483, Training and Development, through the Group Training Project (semester long project) - Demonstrated knowledge of training and development needs of a specific organization through final project presentation. Goal is 8 or higher. Exceeded the goal of 8.. Improve Conducted discussion with students to determine both individual and group value of project, as well as additional areas of interest. Will facilitate more discussion with students.. Control Average 10 91% 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 HRM 483