Concordia College Assessment Committee Minutes

December 11, 2003, 10:30-11:30, Old Main 126

Members Present: Kathleen Curtis, Marilyn Guy, Betty Larson, Mary F.D. Larson, Kathie Leeper, Ruth Lumb, Kay Schneider, Michael Wohlfeil (Chairperson)

Revised Goals for Revised Curriculum: There was discussion related to the Core Committee’s plan to revise proposed goals to be in line with the revised curriculum. Members of the Core Committee have indicated that they want to work with members of the Assessment Committee to design learning goals. The incorporation of benchmarks was discussed as Dean O’Hara has indicated that she wants benchmarks by the 2006 report.

Second Semester Assessment Activities: Kay Schneider reported that everything is on schedule for administrating the CSEQ to fourth year students. The logistics of student assessment was discussed along with the possibility of having an ‘assessment day’ scheduled for the future. The possibility of using one of the community time slots for assessment was discussed and will be checked on by Kay Schneider. Kay reported that she is working on compiling the results of the alumni survey.

Feedback on Departmental Annual Assessment Reports: Feedback from the departmental annual assessment reports was discussed. Discussion points included the following:

· Kay Schneider indicated that a process including a way to offer assistance would be beneficial. Last year the letters sent to departments were formatted with a common introduction and closing and the Committee should consider doing the same this year.

· Mary F.D. Larson and Betty Larson suggesting revising the letter to emphasize the importance of goals and objectives.

· Marilyn Guy suggested that departments place bench- marks on goals and list the kinds of assessment activities that they would be using as well as the results.

· It was noted that it is student learning goals that are to be assessed—not faculty teaching goals. This should be emphasized since some of the departments are reporting teaching goals instead of student learning goals.

In order to address the aforementioned, a sub-committee was formed. Members are Michael Wohlfeil, Kay Schneider, Mary F.D. Larson, Kathie Leeper, and Ruth Lumb. This committee will meet on Tuesday, January 6, 2004 at 10:30 in room 126 of Old Main.

Next Meeting: The next meeting is scheduled for Thursday, January 8, 2004 at 10:30 in room 126 of Old Main.

Respectfully submitted,

Ruth Lumb