College AssessmentGeneral Education Assessment NotebookThe following materials are modified from the work of James and Karen Nichols whose documentation processes for Christian higher education is recognized by the CCCU and NCA. The Assessment Committee of Greenville College has made modifications to simplify and adapt the Nichols' format to meet our needs. It is important that you read the material carefully, complete the forms in sequence, and review the resulting notebook with a member of the Assessment Committee. Additional descriptive material may be written to accompany the charts in order to complete the documentation. The complete charts and the ongoing maintenance of the notebook are sufficient preparation for the review process. Steps for the completion of the General Education Assessment Notebook are as follows (forms 1-7 may be completed by members of the General Education Council): Complete Form A, Institutional Goals addressed by the General Education
Course Offerings. Form C, Course organization, takes each objective and lists the
upper and lower division courses through which this objective is
met. There will be at least one more dimension added to several of the charts listed above. NCA began a process this year to move toward a Quality Management model of review. In this effort, the Baldrige Criteria for Educational Excellence is a foundation stone. Institutions are asked to develop a set of quality indicators and a collection of other institutions to serve in developing benchmark levels by which the quality indicators may be evaluated.
Names of General Education Council Members Faculty Member Position _________________________________ ________________ _________________________________ ________________ _________________________________ ________________ _________________________________ ________________ _________________________________ ________________ _________________________________ ________________ _________________________________ ________________ _________________________________ ________________ _________________________________ ________________ _________________________________ ________________
Greenville College Form A First, list all the General Education courses offered in the column on the far left labeled, "courses". Under each course, run a horizontal line to create a grid. Mark "x" under each of the institutional objectives addressed by that course. If you already have courses in General Education "mapped" according to how they relate to each other, include a copy of this map to follow Form A.
Courses Seek Truth Think Critically and Creatively Value Wholeness
Under- Form B
Each General Education objective is to be linked with at least
one institutional objective. Some objectives may be linked to several
institutional objectives. Simply list the alphabetical letter designation
for institutional objective(s) addressed. At the close of their major in Psychology, students will be able to: Objective #4: Engage in public service activities that improve the quality of organizations, institutions, and the lives if individuals around them. SERVICE. This objective addressed institutional objectives: A, B, G, H, I Notice that the word "service" is a summary term for this objective. The use of a summary term simplifies entries in Forms C and D.
Institutional Mission Institutional Identity Institutional Objectives Seek Truth General Education Mission Statement:
This objective addresses the institutional objectives General Education Assessment Notebook Objective # ____________________ This objective addresses the institutional objectives
This objective addresses the institutional objectives
This objective addresses the institutional objectives
This objective addresses the institutional objectives
This objective addresses the institutional objectives
This objective addresses the institutional objectives General Education Assessment Notebook Form C
Remember to work horizontally across the chart. This format allows for an at-a-glance association between the General Education objective and the assignments which assess the objective. Copy this page and add additional pages as needed.
Form C
#____________ #____________ #____________ #____________ General Education Assessment Notebook
Strategic plans for General Education may be built on five or ten year formats. A member of the Assessment Committee may help in providing materials and instructions as to how to begin this process. Each element in the strategic plan for growth needs to be linked to one of the General Education objectives. This chart documents that connection and summarizes the time frame and budgetary implications associated with each element of the strategic plan. Any element of your strategic plan that involves outreach to the community, either through direct service or through practicum student programs need to be carefully documented. Some means of addressing the satisfaction of constituents regarding these programs is recommended. General Education Assessment Notebook Form D
This chart connects elements of the General Education strategic plan with components of faculty growth. Faculty Development Pans for each person teaching with General Education are to be included in this notebook following this chart. Faculty sabbatical plans, for example, may have a significant impact upon curriculum development in General Education. Specific faculty training experiences required to meet an area of growth within the General Education department may be included here. Equipment needs and other growth related acquisitions are to be included in form D; this chart summarizes faculty development needs within General Education.
Focus For Year Introductory paragraph orients reader to what was accomplished in the prior year and what motivational factors draw the individual toward the objectives for the current year. A scriptural foundation or reflection for the year could be noted here. The areas of activity for achievement are presented here with a brief rationale for their selection. Objectives for Year These may be listed by areas of activity or in a manner significant to the individual. For example, areas of activity might include relationships with students, department, governance, civic activities, church involvement, writing for publication. All areas of activity included must be related to the individual's sense of professional growth and development. Relationship to Institutional Mission This section may relate to the General Education mission and objectives as well as the institutional mission. Outcome Criteria Describe what you will use as evidence that your objective has been accomplished. Indicate any collaborative relatio nships (LIFT members perhaps) which may help to determine if your outcome criteria is fulfilled. Implications for Future This is where you tie the accomplishment of your objectives into a larger frame of reference. How will your achievement contribute to your unfolding vocation? How will it benefit General Education? How will it benefit the institution in the long run? General Education Assessment Notebook.
Current Strategic Initiatives Faculty Members General Education Assessment Notebook Form F
General Education Assessment Notebook Form F
Academic Integrity Relationships with students Division Issues Review of Assessment Data Revisions of General Education Plan Other
Appendices Please add the following to the end of the departmental notebook:
Appendix B General Education Budget Appendix C Copy of all General Education Syllabi Appendix D Copies of Faculty FDP's
Last updated: April
16, 2002 |