Review Assessment Report
Part 1: Contact & Program Identification
| Report Year and Contact Information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Academic Year | Modified By | Date Modified |
| 2021-2022 | kferris@cnm.edu | 2023-01-10T17:49:30.865Z |
| School | Name of Program | Courses |
|---|---|---|
| CHSS | Pre-Law AA Degree | BCIS 1110,ENGL 1120,PHIL 1120 |
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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Promoted Pre-Law at Major Mixer 2021 with a new mini-zine. Received press from MCO and on the @CNMLiberalArts Instagram page featuring a Pre-law graduate in May who has transferred to UNM for the Pre-Law concentration in the Philosophy Department. Streamlined the curriculum for the 21-22 catalog to remove many Sociology electives. This was to prevent some double- and triple-degree seeking from students who would seek the Sociology, Criminology, and Pre-Law degrees. This may lead to a decrease in graduates for this degree, but that was intentional to assist student in moving on to their transfer institution. Challenge: departure of FT Political Science instructor who shared recruitment and program development responsibilities. |
Part 3: Data Review
| 2019-2020 | 2020-2021 | 2021-2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual number of graduate awards is greater than 10 | 37 | 37 | 24 |
| Number of declared majors | 197 | 191 | 170 |
| Average Class Size | 21.3 | 20.3 | 19 |
| Annual Average Class withdrawal rate is 30% or below (SAGE 35%) | 15% | 12% | 13% |
| Annual C-Pass rate for coursework is 60% or above | 73% | 70% | 69% |
| Average class fill rate at 60% or above capacity within a term or over a year | 81% | 79% | 75% |
| Graduate Transfer to 4-year Schools | 57% | n/a | n/a |
| Full-time Faculty Coverage by Section | 43% | 42% | 16% |
| Summarize how your program met or did not meet the target measures based on the data above |
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number of graduates 24 |
Part 4: Program Learning Outcome Analysis
| Learning Outcome | Population or Course(s) Assessed | Description | Summary of Assessment Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Critical Analysis | COMM 1130, SOC 2120 | ||
| Effective Communication | COMM 1130, SOC 2120 |
| Interpretation of Assessment findings |
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The Absence of assessment processes in this discipline offer a unique opportunity to rethink assessment practices. The coming cycle’s assessment activities will focus on preparation for the transition to the Assessment Academy model in fall 2023. With the help of the Senior Director of Assessment, faculty in these programs will engage in facilitated activities and conversations designed to address faculty understanding and perceptions of the role of assessment in effective teaching and learning. Planned activities, including an Introduction to Assessment workshop and discipline-specific guided conversations, will (re)introduce concepts of informed teaching and prompt faculty to begin considering what they want to know about their teaching, student success, and the curriculum. |
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 | ||
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| 2021-2022 |