Review Assessment Report
Part 1: Contact & Program Identification
| Report Year and Contact Information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Academic Year | Modified By | Date Modified |
| 2020-2021 | [email protected] | 2021-11-30T19:26:14.348Z |
| School | Name of Program | Courses |
|---|---|---|
| BIT | Computer Information AAS Degree: Network Administration | CIS 1680,BCIS 1110,CIS 2450,CIS 1410,CIS 2424,CIS 1610,CIS 2421,CIS 1425,CIS 2427,CIS 2999,CIS 1415,CIS 2426,BUSA 1110,BUSA 1130,COMM 2120 |
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 |
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The Network Administration AAS experienced a decrease in the number of graduates and declared majors compared to the previous year. |
Part 3: Data Review
| 2018-2019 | 2019-2020 | 2020-2021 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual number of graduate awards is greater than 10 | 18 | 12 | 4 |
| Number of declared majors | 129 | 85 | 73 |
| Average Class Size | 22.9 | 21.8 | 21.3 |
| Annual Average Class withdrawal rate is 30% or below (SAGE 35%) | 11% | 13% | 11% |
| Annual C-Pass rate for coursework is 60% or above | 76% | 74% | 71% |
| Average class fill rate at 60% or above capacity within a term or over a year | 78% | 74% | 75% |
| Graduate Transfer to 4-year Schools | 17% | 17% | n/a |
| Full-time Faculty Coverage by Section | 51% | 56% | 64% |
| Summarize how your program met or did not meet the target measures based on the data above |
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There were 4 graduates for 2020-2021, which did not exceed the target of 10 graduates for AAS program.
The average class fill rate was 75% exceeding the 60% target.
The annual retention rate was 89% exceeding the 70% target.
The C-pass rate was 71% exceeding the 60% target. |
Part 4: Program Learning Outcome Analysis
| Learning Outcome | Population or Course(s) Assessed | Description | Summary of Assessment Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Demonstrate network mathematical literacy both in theory and application as it applies to networks. | CIS 2999 |
| Target: At least 70% of students will be able to successfully demonstrate subnetting a network and application of device configurations.
Outcome: Target met.
100% of students tested were able to successful demonstrate ability to subnet a network and apply to configuration of live network. |
| Demonstrate problem solving ability with data networks. | CIS 2999 |
| Target: At least 70% of students tested will be able to troubleshoot a network.
Outcome: Target met.
75% of students were able to troubleshoot issues after configuration of a network. |
| Demonstrate the practical application of skills needed to design, implement, and support network security. | CIS 2999 |
| Target: At least 70% of students tested will be able to implement network security.
Outcome: Target met.
75% of students were able to implement network security after configuration of a network. |
| Design, address, construct and test LANs containing multiple VLANs as well as wireless devices. | CIS 2999 |
| Target: At least 70% of students tested will be able to successfully implement VLANs and appropriate network protocols.
Outcome: Target met.
75% successfully implemented VLANs after basic configuration of the network and appropriate network protocols. |
| Design, address, construct and test WAN topologies selecting from current networking technologies. | CIS 2999 |
| Target: At least 70% of students tested will be able to successfully design, implement and test and network using appropriate utilities.
Outcome: Target met.
100% of students successfully designed, implemented and tested a network using appropriate utilities. |
| Develop a logical diagram and translate it to a physical implementation. | CIS 2999 |
| Target: At least 70% of tested students will be able to develop and implement network diagrams using appropriate software.
Outcome: Target met.
100% of students were able to develop network diagrams using appropriate software and apply to a physical network implementation. |
| Employ basic cabling and network designs to connect devices in accordance with stated objectives. | CIS 2999 |
| Target: At least 70% of students tested will be able to successfully connect devices using a network diagram.
Outcome: Target met.
100% of students were able to successfully connect devices as presented in a network diagram. |
| Use network protocol models to explain the layers of communications in data networks. | CIS 1425 |
| Target: At least 70% of students were able to demonstrate understanding of the OSI model.
Outcome: Target met.
100% of students were able to explain the OSI model. |
| Interpretation of Assessment findings |
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Overall, students were able to implement and test networks for issues after configuration. However, 25% of students were challenged in the area of troubleshooting. |
Part 5: Additional Action Plan in Support of Student Learning (If Appropriate)
| Upcoming Year | Changes Planned for the upcoming year | Data Motivating this change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-2022 | For the 2021-2022 courses will be offered in a hybrid format to ensure students are able to receive in-person assistance. | Students performed well in an online overall, however students may benefit from a face-to-face modality to help overcome difficulty with some technical areas. |
| 2021-2022 | ||
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