2013 Outcome Action Reviews
Action Review for Outcome (a) Apply knowledge of math, science, and engineering
Previous Curriculum Action Review Summary
The outcome review scores were consistent with the previous year. Therefore no action is needed
Curriculum Review Summary
The outcome review scores were consistent with 2012; therefore, no action is needed.
Code	Curriculum Action Title	Curriculum Action Brief Description
N	No Action
Previous Assessment Process Action Review Summary
The variability has been decreased when compared to 2011. Much of the variability can be related to number of students taking the FE Exam.
Assessment Process Review Summary
The  average of 3.50 was the same as the previous year.  There seems to be a trend downwards; however, one reviewer scored student performance particularly low in one course.  It is recommended that a watch be placed on this item to determine if the low ratings remain reviewer specific and if so then seek more uniform assesment methods.
Code	Assessment Process Action Title	Assessment Process Action Brief Description
W	Instrument Scoring Variability	Determine if the the MET 330 instrument yields low scores in 2015.
Action Review for Outcome (b) Design and Conduct experiments Analyze and interpret data and information
Previous Curriculum Action Review Summary
DOE activities in courses seem to be effective.  Students seem to be doing fine on conducting experiments.  Improvement may be needed in global interpretation of data.
Curriculum Review Summary
Specific activities were introduced into MET 310L.  Results are essentially unchanged.  There is no continued evidence of difficulty on global data interpretation so the Watch is removed.
Code	Curriculum Action Title	Curriculum Action Brief Description
W	Watch global interpretation	Watch student ability to globally interpret data.
Previous Assessment Process Action Review Summary
Trends seem okay.  Local exam and FE are giving much lower scores than course instruments.  This needs to be watched to see if trend continues.  Also, this result may be skewed by small number of students taking FE exam.
Assessment Process Review Summary
No students took the FE Exam so it should be suspended.  Students seem to be doing more poorly on the Local (Senior Exit) Exam.  This should be Watched.
Code	Assessment Process Action Title	Assessment Process Action Brief Description
A	Suspend using the FE Exam	Unless three or more students take the FE Exam, it is not effective.  Discontinue
W	Local Exam Performance	The Local Exam administration needs to be watched to determine if the exam is being taken seriously by students.
Action Review for Outcome (c) Optimally select material and design materials treatment and production processes
Previous Curriculum Action Review Summary
Negative trend in performance continues.  Emphasis of materials selection and processes is needed.  Possible courses include Met 232, 332, 321, 440 and design sequence.
Curriculum Review Summary
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Previous Assessment Process Action Review Summary
Process seems adequate.  Should instuments be introduced into specific classes that emphasize materials process/selection
Assessment Process Review Summary
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Action Review for Outcome (d) Function well on teams
Previous Curriculum Action Review Summary
Assessment results showed a marked improvement in 2012. This is primarily due to changes in the assessment process. No action required.
Curriculum Review Summary
There was a significant decrease in performance this year as determined from the assessment of design reports.  Students demostrated excellent knowlegde of team skills on the Local Exam and very favorable self-reporting by survey.  Low report assessment may be a hold over from the 2012-13 design year so no action should be taken until at least after the 2013 results (for 2013 spring design reports) are available.
Code	Curriculum Action Title	Curriculum Action Brief Description
W	Low report performance	See if faculty assessment of team performance improves with new curriculum.
Previous Assessment Process Action Review Summary
A significant improvement in assessment results was observed in 2012. This improvement is attributed to discontinuing the use of local exam results as an instrument for assessing "interactive skills", thus reverting to the same process as used in 2010.  Continue to watch "working well with others".
Assessment Process Review Summary
The system may be a bit too depedant on one subjective assessment (faculty evaluation of design reports).  Perhaps as students gain a better understanding of new expectations, performance will improve on final design reports.  This is being watched under curriculum.
Code	Assessment Process Action Title	Assessment Process Action Brief Description
N	No Action
Action Review for Outcome (e) Identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems
Previous Curriculum Action Review Summary
Student performance showed significant drop compared to 2010 (where the same instruments were used). Decline is student performance is likely associated with the addition of new faculty to the program. Add watch on overall outcome performance to see if this persists.
Curriculum Review Summary
Student performance has increased enough to question the significannce of the 2012 decrease in performance.  Watch will continue.
Code	Curriculum Action Title	Curriculum Action Brief Description
W	Low Performance Watch	Determine if the current rebound in scores is permanent or if there is an odd/even year oscillation.
Previous Assessment Process Action Review Summary
Senior survey and local exam results are much closer during this period. Watch continued.  FE exam had 9 assessments during this period. Continue to watch the number of assessments to determine if removal of instrument is needed.
Assessment Process Review Summary
FE Exam has been removed from inventory because too few students were taking it.
Code	Assessment Process Action Title	Assessment Process Action Brief Description
N	No Action
Action Review for Outcome (f)  Know professional and ethical responsibilities and practices
Previous Curriculum Action Review Summary
There has been a considerable decline in curriculum results compared to all previous years except 2001 and 2003.  The students have scored less on almost all of the instruments, while the number of assessments is comparable to 2011.
Curriculum Review Summary
The average of scores increased from 3.52 to 3.87.  It appears that the introduction of new design projects and standards has re-energized the students.  The previous Watch is discontinued.
Code	Curriculum Action Title	Curriculum Action Brief Description
N	No Action
Previous Assessment Process Action Review Summary
The number of students taking the FE Exam has considerably increased, but the scores are low.
Assessment Process Review Summary
The FE Exam is no longer used since too few students are taking it to be meaningful. No Action is needed.
Code	Assessment Process Action Title	Assessment Process Action Brief Description
W	Inclusion of ethical responsibilities and practices in MET310	Ethical responsibilities and practices should be introduced in MET310 in 2014
Action Review for Outcome (g) Communicate effectively
Previous Curriculum Action Review Summary
During 2012 the faculty met to discuss writing standards and communication standards in general.  The discussion has ranged from writing styles expected of engineering students, common syntax errors, and formatting requirements that should be adopted by the department.  Both junior and senior faculty made presentations to students attended by all faculty so the department can form cohesive standards.  This needs to continue as additional new faculty join the department.  Beginning with the next design sequence (F2012), students will be required to provide monthly oral reports.  This should improve their presentation skills- especially slide preparation.
Curriculum Review Summary
The student performance has improved from 3.35 to 3.57 under the curricular changes instituted.  Evidence shows as students adjust to new expectations that performance under those expectations will continue to rise.  Action item was implemented.  No further action needed.
Code	Curriculum Action Title	Curriculum Action Brief Description
N	No Action
Previous Assessment Process Action Review Summary
The assessment instruments used were adequate and varied. Seven instruments were used, making the assessment process very robust.
Assessment Process Review Summary
The seven  assessment instruments used were adequate and varied.  No  hanges are needed at the present time.
Code	Assessment Process Action Title	Assessment Process Action Brief Description
N	No Action
Action Review for Outcome (h) Know engineering's global societal context
Previous Curriculum Action Review Summary
All metrics and instruments show a large decline in student performance.  Design reports are much lower perhaps reflecting higher expectations and a weak class cohort.
Curriculum Review Summary
The Global Societal Instructional Module was relocated in the curriculum to the combined Junior-Senior Design Sequence, and a dedicated design lecture was given by Dr. Howard on this topic.  The former assures every student will see the topic twice, and the later that the students will be able to see the topic put into action during the presentation.  The Instructional Module was also updated, and will be annually, to add content so as to improve student interest and engagement.
Code	Curriculum Action Title	Curriculum Action Brief Description
W	Watch (h) Performance	Watch (h) performance to see if students continue to improve.
Previous Assessment Process Action Review Summary
The instruments and metrics appear to have identified a significant decrease in performance so are deemed to be working as designed.
Assessment Process Review Summary
The instruments seem to be reporting well.  No Change needed.
Code	Assessment Process Action Title	Assessment Process Action Brief Description
N	No Change
Action Review for Outcome (i)  Engage in life-long learning
Previous Curriculum Action Review Summary
Students continue to perform well but there appears to be several tenths of a point noise in the assessmsnents.
Curriculum Review Summary
Student performance returned to previous odd year norms (3.65 to 4.29).  No Action needed.
Code	Curriculum Action Title	Curriculum Action Brief Description
N	No Action
Previous Assessment Process Action Review Summary
Students continue to perform well but there appears to be several tenths of a point noise in the assessmsnents.  No action needed unless additionall decline is encountered.
Assessment Process Review Summary
The system seems to have some oscillation in the average but the range results generally overlap indicating little overall difference between years.   No action needed.
Code	Assessment Process Action Title	Assessment Process Action Brief Description
N	No Action
Action Review for Outcome (j)  Know contemporary issues
Previous Curriculum Action Review Summary
Students continue to perform well.  No action Needed.
Curriculum Review Summary
Student performance was 4.25 during 2013.  No action Needed.
Code	Curriculum Action Title	Curriculum Action Brief Description
N	No Action
Previous Assessment Process Action Review Summary
All instruments are performing well.  No Action Needed.
Assessment Process Review Summary
All instruments are performing well.  No Action Needed.
Code	Assessment Process Action Title	Assessment Process Action Brief Description
N	No Action
Action Review for Outcome (k) Use engineering techniques, skills, and tools
Previous Curriculum Action Review Summary
No action needed as the review scores were consistent with the previous years.
Curriculum Review Summary
Student perfromance increased from 3.88 to 4.22.  No Action needed.
Code	Curriculum Action Title	Curriculum Action Brief Description
N	No Action
Previous Assessment Process Action Review Summary
Dr Howard returned to teaching MATH 373 spring 2012 so MATH 373 will remain in the inventory.
Assessment Process Review Summary
The instruments appear to be working well.  There is good consistency and multiple methods of assessment.
Code	Assessment Process Action Title	Assessment Process Action Brief Description
N	No Action