OUTCOME MEASUREMENTS
In order to effectively measure student achievement, all evaluations will be based on the individual student's performance of applied skills. One of the methods used is a competency skills assessment checklist, which has been developed by the Computer Science faculty. This checklist follows the student through the degree program and the students are assessed for applicable skill attainment by the classroom instructor for each of their Computer Science courses. This checklist is completed and signed by faculty to document each student's successful completion of course requirements. In order to graduate, all students in the Computer Science degree programs must have demonstrated competency in the core skills as well as the skills of their particular career cluster as designated by the National Skills Standards.
In addition, the objectives and program services will be evaluated from the
perspective of the participants, staff members, tutors and mentors and others
working with program, in order to determine levels of satisfaction and effectiveness
as perceived by these individuals. Collection techniques will include interviews,
open-ended surveys, questionnaires and suggestions from participants and service
providers.
While the assessment of cognitive and academic achievement will be done through
the use of appropriate assessment and testing tools, they will also be measured
by grade point averages and retention through graduation.
Working with the Director of Institutional Research, the Principal Investigator
will monitor each project objective to assure compliance as well as success
of the project. Project activities and outcome reports will be provided to
the National Science Foundation according to established reporting requirements
and timelines.
