Action Review for Outcome (a) Apply knowledge of math, science, and engineering
2004
Previous Curriculum Action Review Summary
• There was no specific Curriculum Action specified at the end of 2003 for Outcome (a) during 2004.
Curriculum Review Summary
• Outcome (a) scores increased from 2003  to 2004.
• Outcome (a) score variation among the three metrics decreased from 2003 to 2004
•  Outcome (a) assessment indicates improving student performance but statistical variation in the assessment process has not been established.
•  No Action is needed at this time.
Code	Curriculum Action Title	Curriculum Action Brief Description
N
Previous Assessment Process Action Review Summary
• Seeking better instruments for Outcome (a) were suggested as an Assessment Process Action at the end of 2003 for Outcome (a) during 2004. Instruments were the specific target, not metrics.
Assessment Process Review Summary
• The instruments for Outcome (a) seem to be functioning better than thought at the end of 2003.  The Assessment Process Action for 2004 in retrospect was not a significant need; however, there remains an interest in moving to more objective measures of student performance using somewhat standardized Instruments.
• A method of using the FE Exam results for the assessment of many of the Outcomes, including (a) has been developed and implemented.
•  The use of questions on MET 320 and MATH 373 final exams is being considered for implementation.  More objective measures are needed.
Code	Assessment Process Action Title	Assessment Process Action Brief Description
A	Better Assessment of Outcome (a)	Develop more objective instruments to assess Outcome (a).
2005
Previous Curriculum Action Review Summary
• There were no 2005 Curriculum Actions Needed.
Curriculum Review Summary
• Outcome (a) scores increased from 2004 to 2005.
• Outcome (a) score variation among the three metrics increased somewhat in 2005 compared to 2004.
Code	Curriculum Action Title	Curriculum Action Brief Description
N
Previous Assessment Process Action Review Summary
• The Assessment Process Actions for Outcome (a) for 2005 was the general action that all faculty members consider producing metrics that provide for more reliable measures of student achievement.  This has taken the form of more objective measures as acquired through the Senior Exit Survey and the FE Exam.
Assessment Process Review Summary
• The current cadre of instruments appears to be good tools for assessing Outcome (a).
• The faculty are again asked to continually seek better measures of student performance.
• The Senior Survey is an excellent assessment instrument in that objective (faculty play no role in determining the assessment score) results are obtained.
•  A Senior Exit Exam would be an excellent improvement that it would yield objective results in that the faculty would play no role in determining the assessment scores.
Code	Assessment Process Action Title	Assessment Process Action Brief Description
A	Develop a Senior Exit Exam	A Senior Exit Exam is needed to achieve better Assessment of Outcome (c ).
2006
Previous Curriculum Action Review Summary
• There were no 2005 Curriculum Actions stated for 2006.
Curriculum Review Summary
• Outcome (a) scores decreased from 2005 to 2006.
• Outcome (a) score variation among the three metrics increased from 2005 to 2006
• The decrease in student performance may be within the statistical variation for measuring Outcome (a); however, curriculum improvements are beneficial.  To this end an improved and expanded textbook authored by the course instructor for MATH 373 will be introduced in 2007.
Code	Curriculum Action Title	Curriculum Action Brief Description
A	New Textbook for MATH 373	A new textbook for MATH 373 that addresses all the topics covered in the course, unlike current textbooks, will be written and introduced.
Previous Assessment Process Action Review Summary
A need for improved Assessment Process for Outcome (c ) in the form of a Senior Exit Exam is an ongoing process improvement.  Dr Howard will assume responsibility for coordinating this effort.
Assessment Process Review Summary
• The current cadre of instruments appears to be good tools for assessing Outcome (a).  The faculty are again asked to continually seek better measures of student performance.
• The current Assessment Processes should be continued to assess Outcome (a), but other objective assessment data are needed.
• A Senior Exam  should be developed  as was recommended last year.
Code	Assessment Process Action Title	Assessment Process Action Brief Description
A	Local Senior Exit Exam	Develop a Senior Exit Exam to be administered to seniors as they near graduation so as to gain objective assessment results specifically covering as many metrics as possible.
2007
Previous Curriculum Action Review Summary
• The Curriculum Action caling for the introduction of a new textbook for MATH 373 was completed in 2007.
Curriculum Review Summary
•  The scores for Outcome (a) remained the same for 2007 as for 2006.
•  New program faculty could benefit from mentoring and better integration with experienced faculty more familiar with the interfaces within the curriculum.  Faculty training and mentoring could have sigificant affects on student performance.
Code	Curriculum Action Title	Curriculum Action Brief Description
A	New Faculty Curriculum Mentoring and Training	New faculty mentoring and training for the classroom and curriculum interfaces is needed.
Previous Assessment Process Action Review Summary
• The 2006 Assessment Process Actions Needed called for the development and implimentation of a Local Senior Exit Exam, now termed the Local Exam given to all seniors as they near graduation (usually during their last few weeks of course work). This action was completed during the year and is used for many Outcomes including Outcome (a).  It is an excellent objective measurement.
Assessment Process Review Summary
• The drop in scores from 2005 and 2006 may be related to different reviewers as faculty turnovers occur.  Faculty training in the Continuous Improvement Process is essential and should continue with renewed emphasis.
Code	Assessment Process Action Title	Assessment Process Action Brief Description
A	New Faculty Continuous Process Training	New faculty will be trained in the program's Continuous Improvement assessment processes and practices.
2008
Previous Curriculum Action Review Summary
• As suggested for 2008, new faculty have undergone mentoring and training for the classroom and curriculum interfaces.
Curriculum Review Summary
• Student assessment of performance continues to decline.  The new faculty integration and training is expected to show improved studetnt performance so no Curriculum Action is recommended.
• Faculty training and mentoring is an ongoing departmental process and will no longer be mentioned specifically.
Code	Curriculum Action Title	Curriculum Action Brief Description
N
Previous Assessment Process Action Review Summary
• As suggested for 2007, new faculty have undergone training in the program's Continuous Improvement assessment processes and practices.
Assessment Process Review Summary
• Student performance continues to decline.  This may be the result of the assessed cohort's academic variation with the academically superior 2005/6 cohort.  This suggests the possible normalization of outcome assessment results with cohort GPA's; however, that data is not readily available to the program from institutional databases.
• The most likely cause for performance decline is the recent turnover in program faculty.
• A watch of performance is warranted.  If improvement is not seen in the coming year, action will be needed.                                                                                                                         • Watch to see if the Senior Exit Exam (Local Exam) results are considerable different from the other instruments and if it variation is less than other metrics.  Also consider if cohort GPA is reflected in the Exit Exam results.                                                                                                                                                               • Faculty training and mentoring is an ongoing departmental process and will no longer be mentioned specifically.
Code	Assessment Process Action Title	Assessment Process Action Brief Description
W	Senior Exit Exam	Determine if the Senior Exit Exam has less variation from year to year and how it compares with other metrics results.
C	Continued Faculty Training and Mentoring	New faculty are being trained in the program's Continuous Improvement assessment processes and practices.
2009
Previous Curriculum Action Review Summary
No Previous Curriculum Action Review Items were noted
Curriculum Review Summary
Mean student performance improved from 2008 to 2009, while the variation between instruments was considerably reduced.
A	MATH 373	Replace MATH 373
Previous Assessment Process Action Review Summary
Two Previous Assessment Process Action items were noted, a watch on the variation in the senior exit exam and a continuation action concerning faculty training.
Assessment Process Review Summary
As previously, all student assessments for the local exam were the same.  They were all very good, but with no variation.  This may indicate some changes in questions or how the scores are apportioned is needed.
• No results were returned for MATH 373.
•MATH 373 has ceased being a useful assessment tool since SMH no longer controls the related instruments.
• Scores have stabilized so the extra faculty training is likely having an effect
A	MATH 373	Replace or remove  MATH 373 instruments
W	Local Exam	Variability within instrument still low
2010
Previous Curriculum Action Review Summary
Mean student performance improved from 2008 to 2009, while the variation between instruments was considerably reduced.
Curriculum Review Summary
Math 373 was removed and not considered as an assessment tool for 2010.
Code	Curriculum Action Title	Curriculum Action Brief Description
N
Previous Assessment Process Action Review Summary
As previously, all student assessments for the local exam were the same.  They were all very good, but with no variation.  This may indicate some changes in questions or how the scores are apportioned is needed.
• No results were returned for MATH 373.
•MATH 373 has ceased being a useful assessment tool since SMH no longer controls the related instruments.
• Scores have stabilized so the extra faculty training is likely having an effect
Assessment Process Review Summary
MATH 373 has been removed. Significant variability in 2010 was observed. However, much of the variability can be related to less number of students taking the FE Exam. So the watch has been removed.
Code	Assessment Process Action Title	Assessment Process Action Brief Description
N
2011
Previous Curriculum Action Review Summary
Math 373 was removed and not considered as an assessment tool for 2010.
Curriculum Review Summary
The outcome review scores were consistent with the previous year and therefore no action is needed.
Code	Curriculum Action Title	Curriculum Action Brief Description
N
Previous Assessment Process Action Review Summary
MATH 373 has been removed. Significant variability in 2010 was observed. However, much of the variability can be related to less number of students taking the FE Exam. So the watch has been removed.
Assessment Process Review Summary
The variability in 2011 has been decreased when compared to previous year. Therefore no action is needed.
Code	Assessment Process Action Title	Assessment Process Action Brief Description
N
2012
Previous Curriculum Action Review Summary
The outcome review scores were consistent with the previous year and therefore no action is needed.
Curriculum Review Summary
The outcome review scores were consistent with the previous year. Therefore no action is needed
Code	Curriculum Action Title	Curriculum Action Brief Description
N
Previous Assessment Process Action Review Summary
The variability in 2011 has been decreased when compared to previous year. Therefore no action is needed.
Assessment Process 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.
Code	Assessment Process Action Title	Assessment Process Action Brief Description
N
2013
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.
2014
Previous Curriculum Action Review Summary
The outcome review scores were consistent with 2012; therefore, no action is needed.
Curriculum Review Summary
The average score has dropped to 3.3 from 3.50.  This drop is reflected in the non-subjective Exit exam scores, too.  Therefore, it appears to be a real decrease unrelated to reviewer subjectness.  Some Action is needed to determine the cause of this decrease.  One item that should be reviewed is average class GPA.
Code	Curriculum Action Title	Curriculum Action Brief Description
A	Improve Exit Exam adminstration	Administer Exit exam in a more formal setting so as to demonstrate its importance to the students.
Previous Assessment Process Action 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.
Assessment Process Review Summary
Continue the Watch from 2013 per 2-year cohort system.
Code	Assessment Process Action Title	Assessment Process Action Brief Description
W	Instrument Scoring Variability	MET 330 exam reviews appear lower.  This may be because of new faculty teaching MET 330.  Watch for consistency of MET 330 instruments.
2015
Previous Curriculum Action Review Summary
The average score has dropped to 3.3 from 3.50.  This drop is reflected in the non-subjective Exit exam scores, too.  Therefore, it appears to be a real decrease unrelated to reviewer subjectness.  Some Action is needed to determine the cause of this decrease.  One item that should be reviewed is average class GPA.
Curriculum Review Summary
The average score has remained low and is reflected in the non-subjective decreasing Senior Exit Exam scores from 2010 to 2015: 4.67, 4.71, 4.60, 3.78, 3.55, 3.67.  It seems very unlikely this drop is the result of variations in student learning but rather because something has changed in the assessment methodology.  Therefore, action is focused on assessment processes.  Otherwise, a review of basic (Freshman & Sophomore)science and math instruction will be needed but only if other programs note the same decrease.
Code	Curriculum Action Title	Curriculum Action Brief Description
W	Low a) watch	If there is no improvement in a) assessments, a review of instructional methods is needed.
Previous Assessment Process Action Review Summary
Continue the Watch from 2013 per 2-year cohort system.
Assessment Process Review Summary
The results from MET 330 remain significantly lower than from other instruments.  Conduct training and review on a) Metrics for faculty members.
Code	Assessment Process Action Title	Assessment Process Action Brief Description
A	Metrics Training and Review	Conduct a comparative review of a) outcome metrics and procedures.
A	Increase Senior Exam Prestige	Move the exit exam to earlier in the semester and have the Dept Head administer the testing.