Review Assessment Report
Part 1: Contact & Program Identification
| Report Year and Contact Information | ||
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| Academic Year | Modified By | Date Modified |
| 2021-2022 | [email protected] | 2022-09-22T17:29:11.327Z |
| School | Name of Program | Courses |
|---|---|---|
| HWPS | CNM Law Enforcement Acad Cert | CJUS 1120,CJUS 1320,CJUS 1330,CJUS 2140,HLTH 1003,LEA 1004,LEA 1005,LEA 1006,LEA 1007,LEA 1008,LEA 1009 |
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 CNM Law Enforcement Academy has continued to develop a positive reputation with law enforcement agencies in the state of New Mexico. Challenges faced by law enforcement agencies in finding qualified applicants have affected the number of students attending the CNMLEA. These challenges resulted in just 9 students starting Class 7 in Spring 2022. Class 9, which is scheduled to start on January 9, 2023, currently has 16 seats reserved with additional seats anticipated to be reserved. A total of 14 different regional law enforcement agencies from throughout the State of New Mexico have now sponsored students to attend training at the CNMLEA and that number has continued to increase. This continued growth of the program creates the drive to continually improve the training. |
Part 3: Data Review
| 2019-2020 | 2020-2021 | 2021-2022 | |
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| Annual number of graduate awards is greater than 10 | 31 | 1 | 68 |
| Number of declared majors | 26 | 42 | 33 |
| Average Class Size | 17.1 | 17 | 16.6 |
| Annual Average Class withdrawal rate is 30% or below (SAGE 35%) | 5% | 5% | 6% |
| Annual C-Pass rate for coursework is 60% or above | 83% | 86% | 88% |
| Average class fill rate at 60% or above capacity within a term or over a year | 62% | 74% | 58% |
| Graduate Transfer to 4-year Schools | 0% | n/a | n/a |
| Full-time Faculty Coverage by Section | 29% | 40% | 10% |
| Summarize how your program met or did not meet the target measures based on the data above |
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The CNMLEA program has successfully met all of the expected targets. During Fall 2021- Spring 2022, the CNMLEA ran 2 classes resulting in a total of 32 graduates. The 68 graduates shown are the result of mining and capturing graduates from the prior year. The average fill rate decreased from the previous year as a result of the struggle faced by law enforcement agencies in finding qualified applicants. This should continue to grow as agencies aggressively recruit applicants and the program continues to develop a positive reputation within law enforcement agencies in the State of New Mexico. Our student retention rate continues to be well above those of other law enforcement academies in the state. The C-pass rate is well above the target of 60% and improved from the previous 2 years. Improvement in this area will continue as we work to improve the methodology by which we deliver the curriculum. |
Part 4: Program Learning Outcome Analysis
| Learning Outcome | Population or Course(s) Assessed | Description | Summary of Assessment Results |
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| 1. Demonstrate an understanding and knowledge of the New Mexico Criminal Justice System, criminal law, constitutional law, the laws of arrest, and search and seizure | CJUS 1120, CJUS 1330, LEA 1005 |
| The assessed standard of 90% of students passing written exams and assignments with a minimum score of 75% was successfully met. Of the three courses assessed, 95% of students in CJUS 1120 met the standard and 100% of the students successfully met the standard in CJUS 1330 and LEA 1005. |
| 2. Demonstrate the ability to write clear and comprehensive reports for appropriate use by law enforcement | LEA 1004 |
| 100% of students successfully met the standard of passing graded report writing exercises with a minimum of 75%. |
| 3. Demonstrate the ability to pass firearms qualification courses of fire (daylight and low-light) as required by the New Mexico Law Enforcement Academy for certification as a law enforcement officer | LEA 1008 |
| 97% of students were able to successfully pass the New Mexico Department of Public Safety firearms qualifications courses (daylight and lowlight) with a minimum score of 80%. |
| 4. Exhibit the ability to effectively perform the responsibilities of a law enforcement officer | CJUS 1320 |
| 100% of students were able to successfully pass the Officer Survival reality-based scenario exercises. |
| 5. Demonstrate the cumulative knowledge required of a basic law enforcement officer in the State of New Mexico as mandated by the New Mexico Law Enforcement Academy for certification as a law enforcement officer | CNMLEA Class Graduates |
| 100% of the students who successfully completed the CNMLEA program were able to pass the New Mexico Law Enforcement Officer Certification Exam (LEOCE) with a minimum score of 80%. |
| Interpretation of Assessment findings |
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The course assessment data shows students are meeting and exceeding the course criteria for learning. The students who are able to successfully complete the CNMLEA program possess the knowledge to pass the certification exam. The 100% success rate on the certification exam is a clear indication of the success of the program and that the ultimate goal of the program is being met. |
Part 5: Additional Action Plan in Support of Student Learning (If Appropriate)
| Upcoming Year | Changes Planned for the upcoming year | Data Motivating this change |
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| 2021-2022 | Continued improvements to the Criminal Law and Constitutional Policing courses in an effort to improve overall scores. | Although minimum standards are being met, the critical nature of Criminal Law and Constitutional Policing courses for LEA students compells us to strive to maximize the students' results in the courses. |
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