Department of Music School of Liberal Arts B.M.Ed In music CIP Code (681) 1 Program Quality Improvement Report

Student-Learning or Service Outcomes 1.To become aware of, organize, recognize, listen to, assimilate, and respond to factual knowledge of music literature and history through its cultural and historical perspectives. 2.To recognize, identify, analyze, and re-create concepts related to sequential music theory including developing music notational skills on a computer utilizing the appropriate software. 3.To perform and develop the basic utilization of fine motor skills related to sight singing and keyboard skills. 4.To perform skillfully and develop an attitude of appreciation for solo and ensemble performance through a variety of repertoire. 5.To synthesize and develop pedagogy appropriate to the selected music educational career. 6.To confirm the assimilation of cognitive, affective, and music psychomotor skills acquired during students course of study. 2 Program Quality Improvement Report

Alignment of Outcomes 1. The University Mission Statement: The Bachelor of Music program is designed with NASM accreditation to prepare students for professional success and the tools for life-long learning. The program is one of the most important aspects of this region’s cultural lifestyle. In addition, the faculty are devoted to a curriculum that is student-centered. All teaching classrooms have state-of-the-art equipment in line with the University mission statement. 2.The University Strategic Plan 2013: The Strategic plan addresses issues of new educational partnerships, improved course delivery, and enriching the educational, cultural, and social life of the region. The plan also address the desire to achieve or exceed the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education’s target retention and graduation rates for Cameron University. The Bachelor of Music program enriches the community as previously mentioned in the university mission statement. In addition, the Chair of the Music department has initiated an extensive program that involves the faculty with all the regional music teachers in an effort to improve area retention and graduation rate. 3.Department Mission: It is the department’s main goal to enrich and improve the instruction of our students. Any modifications or changes in curriculum are all geared to improved student retention and learning. The addition of the Bachelor of Music Education degree is another effort to fulfill the needs of the music student and the community in general. 3 Program Quality Improvement Report

Alignment of Outcomes, (cont.) 4. School of Liberal Arts Mission: The School of Liberal Arts’ mission statement is closely aligned with the School of Music. The B.M.Ed will supply our community with students that will encourage culture and scholarship in the community as teachers and mentors. These same students will produce concerts, recitals, theatre productions, art exhibitions, lectures, symposia, workshops, camps, and public forums which will enrich the intellectual and cultural lives of all of our constituents.

Measures of Learning and Service Outcomes 1. Semester Evaluations (private studio) 2. Pre- and Post-testing 3. Portfolio Evaluation and Junior standing 4. Exit Exams for graduating Seniors (internal and EST) 5. Alumni reports 6. First semester Freshmen barrier 7. Senior recital evaluations 8. Education exams: OGET, OSAT, and OPTE Program Quality Improvement Report

Report on actions from the three previously chosen priority outcomes This is the inaugural year for this particular program (B.M.Ed). Even though there are no previous reports, the actions of the B.M. and B.A. program will be highly influential for all future action plans of the B.M.Ed. 66 Program Quality Improvement Report

77 Program objectives PROGRAM GOAL #2 PROGRAM OBJECTIVE CURRICULUM AREA OR TARGET AUDIENCE MEASUREMENT OF PROGRAM OBJECTIVE Measurements Methods used to determine validity of measurement instruments Methods used to determine reliability of measurements Schedule for measurements #2 To recognize, identify, analyze, and re-create concepts related to sequential music theory including developing music notational skills on a computer utilizing the appropriate software. MUSC 2312, 2332, 3313, 3333 Upper division courses MUSC 4322, 4343 (direct) Pre- and Post- testing each semester. (indirect) Alumni reports OSAT exam NASM reaccreditation process Peer collaboration and AP guidelines Each semester

Display of assessment data The Department of Music currently has about 25 students that are designated as B.M.Ed. students. Most of these are incoming Freshmen and so there is no data to present at this time. Also, it is not possible to determine the data from students that recently changed their major to the B.M. Ed. 8 Program Quality Improvement Report

Action plan for Student-Learning or Service Outcomes Because this is the first year of this degree the main focus for maximum learning outcome will be to concentrate on excellent advising. In cooperation with the Education department, a suggested four-year enrollment plan has been devised. Careful observation and advisement for the first couple of years is critical. The plan is to have the advisement double-checked and monitored much more extensively than normal. As with all music students, access to the most up-to-date music software is essential. Other materials and/or resources will include instruments (and repairs), sheet music, and associated materials. 9 Program Quality Improvement Report

Program objectives PROGRAM GOAL #3 PROGRAM OBJECTIVE CURRICULUM AREA OR TARGET AUDIENCE MEASUREMENT OF PROGRAM OBJECTIVE Measurements Methods used to determine validity of measurement instruments Methods used to determine reliability of measurements Schedule for measurements #3 To perform and develop the basic utilization of fine motor skills related to sight singing and keyboard skills. MUSC 2321, 2341, 3321, 3341, 3801, 1201 (direct) Semester evaluations (indirect) Alumni reports OSAT exam NASM reaccreditation process Peer collaboration and AP guidelines Each semester 10

Display of assessment data The Department of Music currently has about 25 students that are designated as B.M.Ed. students. Most of these are incoming Freshmen and so there is no data to present at this time. Also, it is not possible to determine the data from students that recently changed their major to the B.M. Ed. 11 Program Quality Improvement Report

Action plan for Student-Learning or Service Outcomes Because this is the first year of this degree the main focus for maximum learning outcome will be to concentrate on excellent advising. In cooperation with the Education department, a suggested four-year enrollment plan has been devised. Careful observation and advisement for the first couple of years is critical. The plan is to have the advisement double-checked and monitored much more extensively than normal. As with all music students, access to the most up-to-date music software is essential. Other materials and/or resources will include instruments (and repairs), sheet music, and associated materials. 12 Program Quality Improvement Report

Program objectives PROGRAM GOAL #5 PROGRAM OBJECTIVE CURRICULUM AREA OR TARGET AUDIENCE MEASUREMENT OF PROGRAM OBJECTIVE Measurements Methods used to determine validity of measurement instruments Methods used to determine reliability of measurements Schedule for measurements #5. To synthesize and develop pedagogy appropriate to the selected music educational career MUSC 3612, 3622, 3642, 3652, 3662, 3672, 3683, 3761, 4712, 4722, 4732, 4743, 4753 (direct) Pre- and Post- testing each semester. Semester evaluations (indirect) Alumni reports OSAT exam NASM reaccreditation process Peer collaboration and AP guidelines Each semester 13

Display of assessment data The Department of Music currently has about 25 students that are designated as B.M.Ed. students. Most of these are incoming Freshmen and so there is no data to present at this time. Also, it is not possible to determine the data from students that recently changed their major to the B.M. Ed. 14 Program Quality Improvement Report

Action plan for Student-Learning or Service Outcomes Because this is the first year of this degree the main focus for maximum learning outcome will be to concentrate on excellent advising. In cooperation with the Education department, a suggested four-year enrollment plan has been devised. Careful observation and advisement for the first couple of years is critical. The plan is to have the advisement double-checked and monitored much more extensively than normal. As with all music students, access to the most up-to-date music software is essential. Other materials and/or resources will include instruments (and repairs), sheet music, and associated materials. 15 Program Quality Improvement Report

Published information on graduates (not applicable at this time) 16 Academic Year Entered Graduate SchoolWorking In Discipline Other Summer 2009 Fall 2009 Spring 2010 Total Program Quality Improvement Report