1. Graduate Program Completer Evaluation Feedback 2008

2. A Total of 27 Program Completers Returned the Evaluation

3. Background Information Section 1

4. DEMOGRAPHICS

5. Student Demographics AgeSex

6. Ethnic Origin

10. Employment Information Section 2

11. Currently Employed In Field of Study

12. Type of Employer

13. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY

14. Assessment of Degree Program Section 3A – Faculty & Courses

15. Faculty members were genuinely interested in the welfare and professional development of students. 100% Strongly Agree or Agree

16. Courses offered an appropriate balance of theory, research, and practice.

17. Faculty members exhibited adequate preparation for their courses.

18. Faculty members were responsive to new ideas and ways of doing things.

19. Course requirements were academically rigorous.

20. Course assignments and class activities were directed toward stated goals and/or objectives.

21. Competent curricular and career advising were available.

22. There are ample university library holdings relevant to my field.

23. Specialized facilities, such as laboratories and equipment needed for teaching and creative work in my field were integrated into the curriculum.

24. Notable scholarly and professional competency of the faculty in the School of Education was demonstrated.

25. Courses listed in the catalog were offered sufficiently often.

26. Evaluation procedures used in courses (e.g. grades, tests, projects, etc.) were fair and appropriate.

27. A variety of teaching methods were used in courses (e.g. lectures, role plays, seminars, audiovisual aids, student presentations, guest speakers).

28. A variety of master's level courses and program offerings are available.

29. There is sufficient flexibility of the program to meet the needs of individual students.

30. There is apparent faculty awareness of new research and development in your field.

31. Assessment of Degree Program Section 3B – Competency

32. My program helped me feel competent working with parents.

33. My program helped me feel competent working with members of community service agencies (e.g. historical societies, museums, etc.).

34. My program helped me feel competent utilizing learning opportunities of community instructional resources (e.g. historical societies, museums, etc.).

35. My program helped me feel competent in understanding major trends, issues, and problems in my field.

36. My program helped me feel competent in understanding the content (scope and sequence) of the subjects I teach.

37. My program helped me feel competent in planning for instruction.

38. My program helped me feel competent in evaluating student learning styles and modes, and using appropriate teaching methods.

39. My program helped me feel competent in locating, interpreting, and applying research findings in my field.

40. My program helped me feel competent in working with special education teachers to adjust curriculum to meet the special needs of students.

41. My program helped me become aware of Indiana's educational programs and laws.

42. My program helped me feel competent evaluating students' learning.

43. My program helped me feel competent in understanding the development and learning characteristics of students.

44. My program helped me feel competent in meeting the learning needs of students.

45. My program helped me feel competent using a variety of instructional materials.

46. My program helped me feel competent in developing positive attitudes toward schools, staff, and students.

47. My program helped me feel competent managing students positively and effectively.

48. My program helped me feel competent promoting educational thinking.

49. My program helped me feel competent promoting aesthetic thinking.

50. My program helped me feel competent facilitating development of affective aspects of learning.

51. My program helped me feel competent using computers in my work.

52. Specific Program Evaluations Elementary Education

53. of respondents Agreed that the Masters in Elementary Education program helped them: 100%  Better understand the major historical and philosophical foundations in education.  Locate and apply current, relevant theories to make appropriate educational decisions.  Develop curriculum to meet the needs of elementary students.  Understand the development and learning characteristics of elementary students.  Feel competent using effective instructional strategies with elementary students.

54. Specific Program Evaluations Secondary Education

55. My program, as a whole, was unified and coherent. The quality of instruction in my program was consistently high.

56. I feel that I will be a good teacher as a result of my training in this program. The education courses and assignments helped to prepare me well for my teaching career.

57. I feel that the courses taught in my major area have given me the content knowledge I need. AND… About 50% of respondents would recommend this program to others.

58. Specific Program Evaluations Educational Leadership

59.  Understand the role of the principal in building support for education through effective school-community interaction.  Acquire a basic knowledge of the general principles of educational law as it applies to school administrators.  Understand the role of the principal in providing instructional leadership to teachers, pupils, and other members of the school family. 100% of respondents (9 of 9) AGREED that the Educational Leadership program helped them:

60. My program helped me feel competent in administering a staff development and teacher evaluation program to enhance effectiveness of educational personnel.

61. My program helped me understand the role and function that finance plays in the design and accountability of an effective school program. And… 100% of respondents said that they would recommend this program to others.

62. Specific Program Evaluations Counseling

63. 100% of respondents AGREED that the Counseling program helped them:  To use personal counseling theory and techniques appropriately for my past clientele.  Feel competent in conducting practical research and evaluation.  Better describe and communicate my professional role to clients, colleagues, and the community.

64.  Feel competent planning and implementing programs, workshops, or groups that address client concerns.  Feel competent identifying a specialty knowledge area beyond initial preparation as a counselor. 6 out of 7 Respondents AGREED that the Counseling program helped them: AND… 100% of respondents would recommend this program to others.