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Computing & TechnologySchool of Science and Technology

A.A.S. in Information Technology

CIP Code: 11-0103Program Code: 514

1Program Quality Improvement Report 2009-2010

Program actions since last assessment presentation

1. Have meeting with stakeholders of the IT Program in order to set target scores of different outcomes for the 2009-2010.

2. To performs a pretest as well as continue with posttest in IT2063.

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Program actions since last assessment presentation

3. Insert in assessment in outcome SLO2. …must understand the impact that information technology has on society as a whole and must know the importance of continual learning in the CIS 1013 Intro to Computer Information Systems.

4. Insert in assessment in outcome SLO4. …must be able to choose from a variety of different problem solving methodologies to analytically formulate a solution using a high level programming language in IT2413 Programming II. 3

Student-Learning or Service Outcomes

1. must understand the value of high ethical standards (Bloom’s Knowledge);

2. must understand the impact that information technology has on society as a whole and must know the importance of continual learning (Bloom’s Knowledge);

3. must possess the ability to communicate in a variety of settings using oral, written, multimedia techniques to a variety of audiences and must interact with and understand diverse groups using a strong IT vocabulary (Bloom’s Application);



4. must be able to choose from a variety of different problem solving methodologies to analytically formulate a solution using a high level programming language (Bloom’s Analysis);

5. must understand the planning, performing, and evaluation process as it relates to information technology operations and must understand system phases, and the Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC) (Bloom’s Knowledge); and



6. must understand basic computer networks infrastructure and demonstrate proficiency in assembling, configuring and administering networks (Bloom’s Knowledge & Application).


Alignment of Outcomes

The AAS in IT program as well as all programs in the CaT Department support the University Mission as found in the Cameron University Plan 2013 and as stated below:

“Cameron University provides a diverse and dynamic student

body access to quality educational opportunities; foster a student-centered academic environment that combines innovative classroom teaching with experiential learning; prepare students for professional success, responsible citizenship, life-long learning, and meaningful contributions to a rapidly changing world; and is a driven force in the cultural life and economic development of the region.”



• Outcomes 1, 2 Responsible citizenship• Outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4 , 5, 6 professional success • Outcome 2, 6 Prepare students for life-long learning



As well as the School of science & Technology mission of • educate students in an intellectual atmosphere based on

academic excellence, high ethical standards, and exposure to the latest advances in our academic disciplines;

• assist our students in developing the skills and confidence to excel as life-long learners;

• prepare our graduates for success in a diverse and dynamic environment;

• create an atmosphere conducive to professional growth for faculty and staff;

• support community efforts relevant to Cameron University.9Program Quality Improvement Report 2009-2010


And the Computing and Technology Department Mission of • providing quality academic programs based on academic excellence, high

ethical standards, and learning outcomes for each of the computing and technology disciplines;

• assist students in developing the skills and confidence to excel as life-long learners;

• prepare computing and technology graduates at both the A.A.S. and B.S. levels for success in a diverse and dynamic environment;

• provide faculty and staff with an atmosphere conducive to professional growth through an annual individualized appraisal program;

• support community efforts involving computing and technology disciplines relevant to the university, school, and department.


Measures of Learning and Service Outcomes

Direct measures of student-learning or service outcomes:

• Locally developed tests• The Blackboard tool blogging was used to receive

feedback from students

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Strategies & Methodologies that address shortfalls in student learning or services prior to graduation

• Computer resources for doing more hands-on:

– Myitlab– Mac computers for networking and installation of

operating systems




• Partnership with the Cyber Security Education Consortium (CSEC):

⁻ Faculty training - three faculty have attended 3 workshops and two have attended 1 workshop,

⁻ Alignment of IAS courses to core areas of CSEC.




• Offering of more options in schedule an teaching delivery:

⁻ Course delivering time change (ex. night classes),⁻ IAS 2233 is under development as an online course.


Report on actions from the three previously chosen priority outcomes

We perform an action plan that includes all six outcomes:

First outcome changed

• must understand and demonstrate application of a high ethical standard

to• must understand the value of high ethical standard



Develop of the master syllabi for IT courses mapping outcomes to specific course outcomes. Found at

• W:\Workgrps\Computing\Syllabi\_Master Syllabi\IT_MasterSyllabi

Posted in the web page including study plan. Found at

http://www.cameron.edu/comptech/syllabi/syllabi.htmlAndhttp://www.cameron.edu/comptech/typical/typical.html


http://www.cameron.edu/comptech/syllabi/syllabi.html

http://www.cameron.edu/comptech/typical/typical.html


Compare our program with other Universities.

• We are now part of the Cyber Security Education Consortium and we are aligning our courses to the core of CSEC


Student-learning or service outcome and measurements

PROGRAM OUTCOME # 1

CURRICULUM AREA OR TARGET AUDIENCE

MEASUREMENTS OF STUDENT LEARNING OR SERVICE OUTCOME

Measurements

Methods used to determine validity of measurement instruments

Methods used to determine reliability of measurements

Schedule for measurements

must understand the value of a high ethical standard

CIS 1013 – EET1063 -IAS2233

Locally developed test (direct)

No method used until now


Annually , Fall Semester


Display of Assessment Data – must understand the value of high ethical standards


Score 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13

# Students 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 11

Overall rating: 12.43 over a scale of 13. Standard dev. Of 1.28

On the final a total of 14 students were given three scenarios that may occur a in school or work environment that pose ethical dilemmas.

The responses were measured on a scale of zero and one.

One (1), being able to provide the response with a valid explanation of theResponse, and zero (0) for failing to provide a valid response or explanation.

Analysis of Assessment Data - must understand the value of high ethical standards

This is the first time that we took assessment of this outcome, for this reason we did not

1. Use a multi-year trend chart to demonstrate effectiveness of the outcome over time, preferably with 3 or more years of data

2. Compare data to Oklahoma, regional/peer institution norms if available

3. Compare data to national norms if available


Action Plan for Student- Learning must understand the value of high ethical standards

1. To continue emphasis in the importance and knowledge of the value of ethics in our society.

2. To review if this outcome is measured in the Information Systems (IS) standard exam; if not, to continue with in house test.



PROGRAM OUTCOME # 2



Measurements




must understand the impact that information technology has on society as a whole and must know the importance of continual learning;

CIS 1013 Post in Blackboard a Blog about the mission of the University



Annually , Spring Semester


Display of Assessment Data – must know the importance of continual learning

Score 1 2 3

No. of Scores 4 8 18


Overall rating: 2.5 over a scale of 3

A total of 30 students participated in a blog posted on Blackboard aboutThe third bullet of our University mission: ” Prepare students for professionalSuccess, responsible citizenship, life-long learning, and a meaningful

Contributions to a rapidly changing world.”

A rubric of 1, 2, 3 was used, being 3 the highest score.

Display of Assessment Data – must know the importance of continual learning

Example of students comments from blog:• “This is my second semester at CU. I have taken classes from other

colleges and universities. So far the degree plans incorporates the goals of the mission statement. Classes such as speech, this computer class and so forth that are required give us the tools to further our education.”

• “How fortunate we are in southwest Oklahoma to have Cameron University so conveniently located and so capably meeting our changing educational needs. Whether we're upgrading skills for an existing job or re-training for a new career, whether we're fresh from high school or long-retired exploring new interests, Cameron certainly does prepare us for professional success, encourage responsible citizenship and, through life-long learning, allow us to continue to make meaningful contributions to our world.”


Analysis of Assessment Data - must know the importance of continual learning

This is the first time that we took assessment of this outcome, for this reason we did not

1. Use a multi-year trend chart to demonstrate effectiveness of the outcome over time, preferably with 3 or more years of data

2. Compare data to Oklahoma, regional/peer institution norms if available

3. Compare data to national norms if available


Action Plan for Student- Learning must know the importance of continual learning

1. Review of course content to match certifications (May 2011)

2. Resources needed: One Faculty with lower load



PROGRAM OUTCOME # 6



Measurements




must understand basic computer networks infrastructure and demonstrate proficiency in assembling, configuring and administering networks.

EET 1063 – IT 2063

Embedded questions in exams



Annually , Spring Semester


Display of Assessment Data – proficiency in assembling, configuring and

administering networks• A total of 14 students were given a pre-test on the first day of

class. The main focus of the test was to determine students’ previous exposure to installation, configuration and administration of operating systems in a network.

• Each Pre-test was scored on a scale of zero (0) to fourteen (14), with zero indicating no exposure and fourteen indicating mastery:


Score 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14

# Students 1 2 1 2 2 0 0 1 1 2 1 0 0 1 0

Pretest

Mean: 5.29, standard dev 4.0


administering networks• A Post-test was given to 14 students along with the final exam

on May 4, 2010. The Post-test was the same as the Pre-test. The objective of the Post-test was to determine the student learning after completing the course:


Score 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14

# Students 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 1 1 5 0 3

Post test

Mean: 11.36, standard dev 1.9


administering networks

Variable 1 Variable 2Mean 5.285714286 11.35714286Variance 16.06593407 3.631868132Observations 14 14

P(T<=t) one-tail8.27215 * E-06


Comparison of scores of Pre-test & Post-test:

Conclusion: the two distributions are statistically significant, i.e., different.




Overall rating over a scale of 100

Year Average Std. dev. # Participants

2008 81.82 8.74 11

2009 95.90 9.58 14

Comparing with previous year

Comparing 2008 with 2009 we see on average an increase in theLearning process for this outcome.

Action Plan for Student- Learning proficiency in assembling, configuring and


1. Install Mac computers in the Lab2. Review of text books and course content to match

certifications3. Resources needed: One Faculty with lower load


Action Plan IT – 3 years

• To get accreditation as a Center of Academic excellence (year 2013)

• To continue review of Outcomes

• Resources needed: One Faculty with lower load


Published information on graduates

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Academic Year 09-10 Entered Graduate School Working In Discipline Other

Summer 2009

Fall 2009

Spring 2010 1

Total

Program Quality Improvement Report 2009-2010

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