Review Assessment Report

Part 1: Contact & Program Identification

Report Year and Contact Information
Academic YearModified ByDate Modified
2020-2021[email protected]2021-11-17T21:49:01.392Z
SchoolName of ProgramCourses
ATWelding DegreeOSH 2010,BCIS 1110,WELD 1005,WELD 1025,COMM 2120,WELD 1020,WELD 1350,WELD 1030,WELD 1250,WELD 1360,WELD 1040,WELD 1062,WELD 1150,WELD 1260,WELD 1050,WELD 1160,WELD 1270,WELD 1170,WEL

Part 2: Program Summary

Provide a high level review of the program to include highlights, successes, challenges, significant changes, and significant resources needed to support the program
The welding program utilizes three forms of measurement for each competency measured. We believe this provides more consistent data to effectively make the necessary changes to the curriculum. Written Exam- All students are required to take exams. This provides the program and instructors the information to ensure all students meet the theoretical portion of the curriculum. Performance Testing- All students are consistently tested with each hands on skill set to ensure they meet the welding and fabrication requirements within the welding industry. Instructor Evaluations- Instructors randomly select days to observe students in work environment. Instructor documents any safety violations or procedure violations in these measured skill sets. Student Certifications- 95% of students who attempt a welding Certification through Bauman Industrial Labs pass on first attempt. Skills USA- CNM Welding won the gold medal at the secondary and Post secondary level at the national competition.

Part 3: Data Review

2018-20192019-20202020-2021
Annual number of graduate awards is greater than 10323019
Number of declared majors302262208
Average Class Size21.52118.6
Annual Average Class withdrawal rate is 30% or below (SAGE 35%)9%12%9%
Annual C-Pass rate for coursework is 60% or above80%78%74%
Average class fill rate at 60% or above capacity within a term or over a year84%82%81%
Graduate Transfer to 4-year Schools0%0%n/a
Full-time Faculty Coverage by Section52%56%72%
Summarize how your program met or did not meet the target measures based on the data above
Referencing the program chart above, the welding program has exceeded above the minimum allowed scores for class fill rate, student retention, c pass rating and number of program graduates.

Part 4: Program Learning Outcome Analysis

Learning OutcomePopulation or Course(s) AssessedDescriptionSummary of Assessment Results
1. Operate and safely use basic welding hand tools and equipment in a safe manner
WELD 1020, and WELD 1570.
    2. Perform basic and advanced operations on a variety of welding machines and equipment
    WELD 1005, WELD 1020, and WELD 1570.
      1. Operate and safely use basic welding hand tools and equipment in a safe manner
      WELD 1570.
        Interpretation of Assessment findings
        In weld 1570 The students that were measured exceeded the competency goals set by the welding program. Our goal was to achieve a 90% success rate in competencies measured. We observed on average 4-5 students who demonstrated small procedure infractions while performing competency 1 . This competency is measuring the students ability to safely and correctly use weld related equipment. The faculty made and implemented safety and operational videos on the equipment used. These videos are stored into the Brightspace platform and available for students to view as needed throughout the term. We have also implemented and allotted time in class for weekly operational discussions on the equipment. We feel that consistent discussion of these operational procedures have resulted in a higher percentage of students retaining these procedures.

        Part 5: Additional Action Plan in Support of Student Learning (If Appropriate)

        Upcoming YearChanges Planned for the upcoming yearData Motivating this change
        2021-2022
        2021-2022
        2021-2022
        Please select all of the following that characterize the types of changes described in the above action plan
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