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Christian Life College, 400 East Gregory Street, Mount Prospect, IL 60056Phone: 847-259-1840 -- Fax: 847-259-3888 -- Email: [email protected]: www.christianlifecollege.edu

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The Need for Assessment

Measuring the results of our efforts as educators, advisors and mentors is essential to fulfilling

the Purpose Statement of Christian Life College. Real progress must be confirmed. Genuine

opportunities must be identified. Planning must be dynamic, to best employ the talents and

resources entrusted to us. Ongoing scrutiny of our outcomes is essential to this stewardship

commitment to God, to our students and to our supporters.

This evaluation is optimized by using the Christian Life College Purpose Statement as the frame

of reference:

The purpose of Christian Life College is to glorify God through equipping the local

church to fulfill its divine commission. Christian Life College equips the local church by

educating individuals who have the call of God on their lives for ministry. Ministry

preparation is provided in a Biblically-based, Spirit-filled environment, developing men

and women to lead the Pentecostal/Charismatic church in the world (Academic Catalog).

Through this lens, a comprehensive, methodical and ongoing assessment of the institution is

formulated and executed.

The results of attending and completing the educational and spiritual development programs of

Christian Life College constitute the most valuable outcomes of our efforts. Students undergo

change as a consequence of their experiences at CLC. The college earnestly intends to move the

Kingdom of God forward through these students and through the impact they are making and

will make in their families, in their ministries, and in their communities. Effective local

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churches led and served by well-prepared, Spirit-filled individuals will change the world.

Forgiveness, redemption, healing, spiritual liberation, interpersonal reconciliation, dynamic

empowerment and societal transformation flow from God through the local assemblies and para-

church organizations served by these dedicated men and women.

Given the immense importance of the College Purpose Statement, the performance of every

person of the college must be evaluated by means of the Assessment Plan: administration,

students, faculty, support staff, board members. Every part of the college falls within the scope

of this assessment: course curricula, library and learning resources, financial resources, physical

plant, student housing. Every activity of the college is subject to this assessment: board

meetings, teaching in the classrooms, advising students, recruiting new students, retaining

existing students, developing faculty members, serving library patrons, reviewing the curricula,

reaching and relating to alumni, raising funds, exercising capital stewardship, planning for the

future. In every analysis, the guiding principle is, “How is the Purpose Statement of Christian

Life College being fulfilled?”


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The Responsibility for Evaluating Outcomes

The Assessment Committee is presently composed of the President, Academic Dean, Director of

Finances and Registrar, with the Director of Library Services as chair. This committee has the

ultimate responsibility for assessing reports and information related to the ongoing fulfillment of

the Purpose Statement. This committee reviews all data provided by the various departments of

the college, formulates recommendations for future operation and presents those

recommendations to the college board and to the faculty. In consultation with the board and

with the faculty, the President then implements appropriate plans of action. The Assessment

Committee meets a minimum of twice annually for this purpose at the conclusion of the fall and

spring terms, in addition to other times that the chair calls meetings.


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Criteria and Instruments of Assessment

Christian Life College’s Assessment Plan evaluates the success at fulfilling the College Purpose

Statement in four general areas:

Administrative Effectiveness (organizational and management functions),

Student Outcomes (success rates and growth of students and alumni),

Academic Excellence (faculty performance and curricular development), and

Resource Stewardship (accountability for the College’s financial and physical resources,

including the fundraising, endowment, student housing, computer network, and the

library services).

The criteria have been recognized as objective standards and benchmarks that owe their

existence to the college’s commitment to fulfilling the Purpose Statement. A variety of

instruments are being used or designed for measuring our outcomes in relation to these criteria.

Administrative Effectiveness

A. Criteria

1. Clear articulation of mission and goals

2. Periodic review and revision of policies and procedures to accomplish the

mission and goals

3. Effective communication of policies to faculty and students

4. Partnership with students and faculty in governance

5. Management of procedural compliance

6. Efficient design and modification of administrative structure


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7. Effective short-term, intermediate and long-term planning

8. Equity of resource allocation decisions

B. Instruments

1. Written communications distributed to students, staff members, faculty and

Board

2. Minutes of meetings

3. Staff peer reviews

4. Planning documents

5. Annual reports

6. Minutes of Student Council meetings

7. Student feedback

8. Alumni feedback

9. Board feedback

10. Website analytical reports

Student Outcomes

A. Criteria for currently enrolled students

1. Intellectual achievement and progress

a. Depth and breadth of Bible knowledge

b. Integration of Bible knowledge and related areas

1) Theology

2) Philosophy


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3) Psychology and sociology

4) History

5) Education

6) Missiology

7) Musicology

8) Other

c. Evidence of plans for continued learning

2. Evidence of developing practical ministry skills

a. Preaching

b. Teaching

c. Counseling

d. Leading and administration

1) Praise and worship services

2) Groups

3) Mentoring relationships

4) Student government

e. Management of church finances and resources

3. Evidence of spiritual hunger and growth

a. Practice of devotional disciplines

b. Increasing recognition of the need for divine guidance and provision

4. Fulfillment of student ministry experience requirement

5. Fulfillment of Internship requirement

B. Criteria for alumni


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1. Level of satisfaction with CLC education

2. Attainment of goals after graduating from CLC

a. Ministry effectiveness and fulfillment

b. Further academic pursuits

C. Instruments

1. Bible Content Test (administered to all entering and graduating students)

2. In-class assessments

a. Examinations

b. Quizzes

c. Essays

d. Research papers

e. Involvement in class discussions

f. Demonstrations and presentations

3. Grade point average records

4. Student-initiated requests for assistance

5. Chapel attendance and participation

a. Attendance records

b. Minutes of Chapel service planning sessions

6. Student Ministry Involvement Forms

7. Advisee Group attendance and participation

a. Attendance records

b. Minutes of Advisee Group meetings

8. Reports from pastors and other church workers


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a. Pastor’s Evaluations

b. Unsolicited feedback

9. Results of Alumni Feedback Survey

a. Recognized areas of strength

1) curricular

2) faculty

3) other

b. Recognized areas of deficiency

1) curricular

2) faculty

3) other

Academic Excellence

A. Criteria for faculty

1. Role modeling of Christian character and spiritual maturity to students

a. Personal conduct and beliefs compatible with the following sections of

the Academic Catalog (3-6, 16-18)

1) Philosophy of Education

2) Purpose Statement

3) Objectives

4) Statement of Faith

5) Code of Honor


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b. Peer recognition of impeccable integrity

2. Depth and breadth of knowledge in field of study

a. Ability to articulate core concepts and theories with ease

b. Ability to answer most questions posed by students

c. Familiarity with classic texts

d. Familiarity with current scholarship

3. Sufficient background and contextual knowledge

a. Ability to integrate topics of course and topics of related courses

b. Ability to articulate a Biblical Christian worldview, demonstration how

course topics fit into that worldview

c. Ability to relate course topics to contemporary environments and societal

needs

4. Pedagogical Skills

a. Design of course documents and assessment instruments

1) Syllabi

2) Assignments

3) Examinations and quizzes

b. Choice and implementation of appropriate instructional methods and texts

1) As diverse as the differing learning styles of students and ranges

2) Suited to maximize the ministry utility of the knowledge and skills

to be gained from the course


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c. Fairness and punctuality of grading

d. Development of students’ independent, critical thinking skills

5. Proof of commitment to student academic progress and success

a. Communicating and holding regular office hours

b. Willingness to counsel struggling learners

c. Adaptability of strategies and techniques to diverse backgrounds and prior

scholastic experiences of students

6. Provision of compassionate Biblical counsel to students

a. Approachability and accessibility to students

b. Awareness of typical requests and Biblical responses to those requests

c. Readiness to pray with students

7. Evidence of continuing scholarship

a. Advancement in professional development

b. Participation in scholarly societies

c. Peer recognition

B. Criteria for curricular evaluation

1. Need for a particular course in a curriculum

a. Sufficiency of its contribution to accomplishing the Christian Life

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b. Degree of conformity to the goals of academic programs served by that

curriculum

c. Student demand

d. Alumni recognition

2. Curriculum content fitness

a. Degree that a particular curriculum represents norms established by

1) Christian Life College Purpose Statement

2) Christian Life College academic programs (Catalog 27-28)

3) Accrediting associations

4) Bible College associations

5) Government agencies

b. Level of accomplishment of the norms of a particular curriculum

1) Effectiveness of qualified instructors to accomplish curricular

norms

2) Ability of students to satisfy curricular requirements

c. Student demand

d. Alumni recognition

3. Availability of qualified instructors

4. Financial feasibility

a. Ability to produce income

b. Plausibility of costs associated with offering a particular curriculum or

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C. Instruments

1. Faculty portfolios (in two parts)

a. Course-specific, containing the following:

1) Course objectives (syllabus, calendar of assignments, lesson

plans)

2) Assessment tools (examinations, quizzes, assignments, etc.)

3) Student evaluations

4) Student grades and distribution graph

5) Self-assessment of achievement of objectives (student learning

outcomes)

6) Peer reviews

7) Supervisor review

8) Other documents as deemed appropriate

9) Audio and video recordings of class sessions

b. Professional, containing the following:

1) Career objectives

a) Short-term (one to two semesters)

b) Longer-term (beyond two semesters)

2) Abstracts of publications and presentations

3) Copies of membership certificates to academic societies

4) Annual administrative reviews

5) Other documents as deemed appropriate


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2. Alumni surveys and research findings

3. Unsolicited student feedback reports

4. Minutes of faculty meetings

5. Records of regularly scheduled advisor/advisee group meetings

6. Records of attendance of Christian Life College events, convocations and

ceremonies

7. Goals for each academic program

8. Comparison by administration of CLC’s academic program goals with norms

established by accrediting associations, Bible College associations, and

government agencies

9. Enrollment data by course

10. Financial statements

Resource Stewardship

A. Financial criteria

1. Adequacy of fiscal resources to meet the following current demands:

a. Faculty compensation

b. Staff compensation

c. College instructional needs

d. Faculty development

e. Recruitment outreaches

f. Overhead

2. Probability of projected revenue to achieve the Five-Year Plans


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B. Physical plant criteria

1. Adequacy of physical resources to meet the following current demands:

a. Classroom space

b. Office space

c. Storage space

d. Space for non-instructional activities

e. Computer equipment

f. Rehearsal and performance space

g. Student housing

2. Probability of current physical plant to achieve the Strategic Plan

C. Library criteria

1. Adequacy of library resources to meet the following current demands:

a. Total quantity of books to serve student and faculty needs

b. Quantity of contemporary titles to meet curricular requirements

c. Variety of scholarly journal resources to satisfy research demands of

students and faculty

d. Access to online databases and research materials

2. Probability of current holdings to satisfy the Strategic Plan

D. Instruments

1. The Strategic Plan


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2. Financial statements

3. Comparisons of current resources to the level of resources needed to accomplish

the Strategic Plan

4. Inventories of physical plant contents

5. Inventories of library holdings

6. Evaluations of library patron information request success rates

7. Reports of online resource usage rates

8. Equipment requests made by faculty and staff

9. Analysis of computer equipment needs

a. Student, faculty and staff requests

b. Student and faculty survey results

c. Computer Service Log

10. Comparisons of CLC’s resources to those of peer institutions of

a. Like size

b. Similar student costs (tuition, fees, room, etc.)

11. Dorm Inspection Checklists

12. Service Log of housing repairs and improvements made

13. Environmental scans


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Objectives of the College

To accomplish the Purpose Statement of Christian Life College, three objectives have been set

forth:

1. To develop students who possess a mature relationship with the Lord Jesus

Christ. This objective is identifiable by:

a. A lifestyle that is conformed to the moral standards of Scripture

b. Personal spiritual disciplines such as prayer, Bible study, obedience and

Christian fellowship

c. A Spirit-filled life exemplifying the fruit of the Spirit

2. To develop students capable of intellectual activity. This objective is identifiable

by:

a. A commitment to the authority of God’s Word and a thorough knowledge of the

Word

b. An integrated Christian worldview that applies the eternal truths of Scripture to

the contemporary setting

c. An awareness of Christian history and its implications to the contemporary

church

d. An ongoing desire to seek further knowledge and understanding for lifelong

learning

e. An ability to think critically, communicate clearly and defend objectively


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3. To develop students equipped to serve the church in leadership capacities. This

objective is identifiable by:

a. An intimate knowledge of their calling and gifting, and of their function in the

local church

b. A demonstration of leadership skills as pastors, teachers, missionaries and church

leaders

c. Personal vision and mission for ministry in an attitude of humility and grace

Assessing the attainment of these objectives takes place in three key areas.

Traditional Academic Appraisal

Each student must complete the courses required for his/her chosen program. Employing the

appropriate criteria and instruments, objectives 2a –2e are the foci of instructors.

Spiritual Formation Opportunities

Each student has a faculty advisor, and meets with that advisor individually and with other

advisees on a regular basis. Each student present for classes on chapel service days is required

to attend chapel services. Various other opportunities for spiritual formation occur regularly.

Employing the appropriate criteria and instruments, objectives 1a-1c and 3a are the foci of

advisors and chapel service supervisors.

Field-Based Ministry Experiences and Internships


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Each student must be actively involved in a local church ministry, and each student is required

to serve an internship in a field of service consistent with his/her calling and ministerial

vocation. Pastors of local churches and other church workers mentor these students and have

regular meaningful contacts with them. Employing the appropriate criteria and instruments,

objectives 3b and 3c are their foci.


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Assessments ScheduleFormal assessments of Christian Life College will be conducted on a regular schedule, with many assessment instruments being administered annually. The Institutional Assessment Officer of the College will assist the the staff primarily responsible in administering the assessment instrument(s), analyzing the responses, and publishing the findings. They will initially evaluate and make revisions as needed. They will then follow the Communication Quality Assurance Policy for reviewing and approving publications within the office. It will then be ready to be reviewed and approved by the executive board. Appearing in the document footer will be the document title, revision date and Board approval date.

Assessment Instrument Date to be Administered

Staff Member Responsible

Data Analysis

Anticipated Date of Publication

Alumni survey Mar Academic Dean June-July AugustAnnual Budget Approval June Board June JuneBiweekly Review of Finances Biweekly PresidentBoard of Directors’ Self-Evaluation Every third year,

beginning June 2013Chairman of the Board

June-July August

Collection Development Review June Director of Library Services

June-July August

Dormitory Cleanliness Inspection Weekly Resident Housing Supervisor

June-July August

Faculty satisfaction survey Mar Academic Dean June-July AugustFaculty self-evaluation form Mar Academic Dean June-July AugustGraduating Student Survey April Academic Dean June-July AugustLibrary Circulation Review June Director of Library

ServicesJune-July August

Library Inventory on rotating cycle to be completed every three years

Ongoing Library Staff Member

June-July August

Local Church and Ministry Involvement Nov, Apr Dean of Students June-July AugustMeade Memorial Library Instructor appraisal January Director of Library

ServicesJune-July August

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Assessment Instrument Date to be Administered


Data Analysis

Anticipated Date of Publication

Meade Memorial Library services student assessment survey

Dec Director of Library Services

June-July August

Midyear Budget Review January Board January JanuaryNew Student Information Form August Academic Dean June-July AugustPost-event assessment Within 2 weeks of

college-sponsored events

Institutional Assessment Officer

Between 2-6 weeks of the event assessment meeting

Within 6 weeks of the assessment meeting

President’s Review Every third year, beginning June 2013

Chairman of the Board

June-July August

Quarterly Review of Finances Every three months Board Finance Chairman

Staff Performance Appraisal May President June-July AugustStandardized Bible Content Test for Entering Students August Institutional

Assessment OfficerJune-July August

Standardized Bible Content Test for Graduating Students

April Institutional Assessment Officer

June-July August

Student Evaluation of Course and Instructor Dec, May Academic Dean June-July AugustStudent Evaluation Questionnaire April Dean of Students June-July AugustSuite Condition Report for entering students August, January Dean of Students June-July AugustSuite Condition Report for exiting students December, May Dean of Students June-July August

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Publications Review PolicyAll publications of Christian Life College will be evaluated for revisions yearly. The staff primarily responsible for the evaluation is noted. They will initially evaluate and make revisions as needed. They will then follow the Communication Quality Assurance Policy for reviewing and approving publications within the office. It will then be ready to be reviewed and approved by the executive board. Appearing in the document footer will be the document title, revision date and Board approval date.

Publication Annual Date of Review


Date of Board Approval

Academic Catalog Mar/Apr Academic Dean May/JuneAcademic Integrity Policy Agreement Mar/Apr Academic Dean May/JuneAlumni survey Mar/Apr Institutional Assessment

OfficerMay/June

Application for Admission Mar/Apr Registrar May/JuneBoard of Directors Manual Mar/Apr Chairman of the Board May/JuneCertificate of Immunity Mar/Apr Registrar May/JuneChange in Registration Form Mar/Apr Registrar May/JuneChapel Attendance Requirement Mar/Apr Dean of Students May/JuneCode of Conduct for Faculty Mar/Apr Academic Dean May/JuneComputer Network Access Agreement Mar/Apr Director of Library

ServicesMay/June

Costs & Payment Schedule Mar/Apr Registrar May/JuneCourse Registration Form Mar/Apr Registrar May/JuneCovenant for Resident Students Mar/Apr Dean of Students May/JuneCredit Evaluation Request Form Mar/Apr Registrar May/JuneCrisis Management Manual Mar/Apr Dean of Students May/JuneCurriculum Review Manual Mar/Apr Academic Dean May/JuneDisciplinary Notice Mar/Apr Dean of Students May/JuneEmergency Call Sheet Mar/Apr Dean of Students May/JuneEmergency Evacuation Plan Mar/Apr Dean of Students May/June

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Evening Studies Application Mar/Apr Registrar May/JuneExpense Report Mar/Apr Chief Financial Officer May/JuneFaculty Handbook Mar/Apr Academic Dean May/JuneFaculty Satisfaction Survey Mar/Apr Institutional Assessment

OfficerMay/June

Faculty self-evaluation form Mar/Apr Institutional Assessment Officer

May/June

Fall ___ & Spring ___ Calendar Mar/Apr Academic Dean May/JuneFax Form Mar/Apr Registrar May/JuneFederal Work-Study Time Record Mar/Apr Chief Financial Officer May/JuneField Ministry Application Form Mar/Apr Dean of Students May/JuneGrade Report Sheet Mar/Apr Registrar May/JuneGuest Housing Form Mar/Apr Dean of Students May/JuneIndependent Study Registration Form Mar/Apr Registrar May/JuneInformation Request Mar/Apr Registrar May/JuneInformation Request Letter with materials enclosed Mar/Apr Registrar May/JuneInformation Technology Work Order Form Mar/Apr Director of Library

ServicesMay/June

Instructions for Making Application to Christian Life College Mar/Apr Registrar May/JuneIntent to Graduate Form Mar/Apr Registrar May/JuneInternational (F-1) Student Transfer Form Mar/Apr Registrar May/JuneInternational Student Information Form Mar/Apr Registrar May/JuneInternship Manual Mar/Apr Academic Dean May/JuneLibrary Handbook Mar/Apr Director of Library

ServicesMay/June

Local Church and Ministry Involvement Mar/Apr Dean of Students May/JuneMeade Memorial Library services faculty assessment survey Mar/Apr Institutional Assessment

OfficerMay/June

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Meade Memorial Library services student assessment survey Mar/Apr Institutional Assessment Officer

May/June

Payment Options / Promissory Note Mar/Apr Registrar May/JunePolicies & Procedures Manual Mar/Apr Registrar/President May/JunePost-event assessment form Mar/Apr Institutional Assessment

OfficerMay/June

Pre-Enrollment File Checklist Mar/Apr Registrar May/JuneRepeat Policy Form Mar/Apr Registrar May/JuneRequest to Take a Course at Another Institution Form Mar/Apr Registrar May/JuneRequisition Form Mar/Apr Chief Financial Officer May/JuneSemester Weekly Course Schedule Mar/Apr Academic Dean May/JuneStatement of Faith Mar/Apr Dean of Students May/JuneStudent Academic Policies Handbook Mar/Apr Academic Dean May/JuneStudent Code of Conduct Mar/Apr Dean of Students May/JuneStudent Evaluation of Course and Instructor Mar/Apr Academic Dean May/JuneStudent Evaluation Questionnaire Mar/Apr Institutional Assessment

OfficerMay/June

Student Financial Aid Procedures Mar/Apr Registrar May/JuneStudent Handbook Mar/Apr Dean of Students May/JuneStudent Housing Request Mar/Apr Dean of Students May/JuneStudent Information Form Mar/Apr Registrar May/JuneStudent Life Committee Interest Form Mar/Apr Dean of Students May/JuneStudents Library Handbook Mar/Apr Director of Library

ServicesMay/June

Suite Condition Report Mar/Apr Dean of Students May/JuneTeacher Application Mar/Apr Registrar May/JuneTextbook Request Form Mar/Apr Director of Library

ServicesMay/June

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Thank you for making application – open file items needed Mar/Apr Registrar May/JuneThank you for making application – open file items needed – International

Mar/Apr Registrar May/June

Transcript Request Form Mar/Apr Registrar May/JuneVacation Request Form Mar/Apr Chief Financial Officer May/JuneVehicle Registration Form Mar/Apr Registrar May/JuneWithdrawal from Christian Life College Form Mar/Apr Registrar May/June

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