Review Assessment Report

Part 1: Contact & Program Identification

Report Year and Contact Information
Academic YearModified ByDate Modified
2022-2023jsolomon4@cnm.edu2023-10-05T21:53:11.092Z
SchoolName of ProgramCourses
HWPSCriminal Justice AAS DegreeCJUS 1110,CJUS 1120,CJUS 1140,CJUS 1143,CJUS 1320,CJUS 2110,CJUS 2130,CJUS 2140,CJUS 2150,CJUS 2255L,COMM 2120,ENGL 1110,PSYC 1110,SOCI 1110,SOCI 2130

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 Criminal Justice program curriculum was enhanced to allow students to concentrate their studies in areas of interest and professional preparation. The physical education requirement was modified to allow for more student success and personal enrichment. The program description and information provided on the CNM web site was updated to reflect course offerings and career opportunities. Student enrollment has been a challenge, but aggressive recruitment has raised the number of declared Criminal Justice majors.

Part 3: Data Review

2020-20212021-20222022-2023
Annual number of graduate awards is greater than 10343026
Number of declared majors447332271
Average Class Size21.721.422.3
Annual Average Class withdrawal rate is 30% or below (SAGE 35%)12%13%13%
Annual C-Pass rate for coursework is 60% or above67%67%66%
Average class fill rate at 60% or above capacity within a term or over a year84%81%85%
Graduate Transfer to 4-year Schools26%n/an/a
Full-time Faculty Coverage by Section47%50%20%
Summarize how your program met or did not meet the target measures based on the data above
Average class fill rate is at 85%, which exceeds the target. Annual C-pass rate is 66%, which exceeds the target. Annual number of graduates is 26, which exceeds the target.

Part 4: Program Learning Outcome Analysis

Learning OutcomePopulation or Course(s) AssessedDescriptionSummary of Assessment Results
1. Apply the essential technical skills needed in law enforcement, security/corrections, or probation/parole to industry standards (as established in state or federal certifications).
CJUS 1320 (Patrol Procedures), CJUS 2110 (Professional Responsibility in Criminal Justice), CJUS 2140 (Criminal Investigations), CJUS 2255L (Investigations Laboratory), CJUS 2998 (Internship)
  • Final Exam
  • Test or Quiz
  • Practical Exam
  • In-class Activities
  • Instructor Observation
  • External Evaluator
Assessments are reviewed and updated as needed to meet industry standards.
Interpretation of Assessment findings
Assessments are relevant and current for the standards required by the industry. Review of assignments will be ongoing. Teaching methodologies will be enhanced. Professional development will be ongoing. A goal is to raise the C-pass rate, even though it exceeds the target.

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

Upcoming YearChanges Planned for the upcoming yearData Motivating this change
2022-2023
2022-2023
2022-2023
Please select all of the following that characterize the types of changes described in the above action plan
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