1. Assessment Plans Discussion CLAS Unit Heads Maria Cimitile, Associate Dean, CLAS Julie Guevara, Accreditation & Assessment Officer January 11, 2006

2. Student Learning Goals CLAS Goal(s) GVSU Goal(s) NCA Criteria Objectives What will the student know or be able to do? Assessment Measures How will you measure each of the objectives? Collection Cycle Responsibility for Collection Classics: 1.To expose students to the foundational elements of the Ancient Western cultures and how they impact the contemporary world. 2. Goal TBA #1 To support high quality, student-focused, undergraduate and graduate education provided by a faculty dedicated to excellent teaching, scholarship and professional service. Criterion #3 The organization provides evidence of student learning and teaching effectiveness that demonstrates it is fulfilling its educational mission. Core component 3a The organization’s goals for student learning outcomes are clearly stated for each program and make effective assessment possible. 1A. Students will read and demonstrate comprehension of Ancient Greek and/or Roman literature, history, art, or philosophy. 1B. Students will apply knowledge of the ancient world to analyze events in the contemporary world. 1A1. Faculty analysis of student portfolios in Capstone 1A2. Oral exams in CLA XXX 1B1. Writing assignments CLA XXX 1B2. Faculty analysis of student portfolios Capstone 1A1. Capstone, Fall, 1 section 1A2. CLA XXX, Winter, 1 section 1B1.CLA XXX, Fall, 1 section 1B2. Capstone, Winter, 1 section 1A1, 1B2, Dept. portfolio committee 1A2, 1B1, Faculty teaching CLA XXX Hypothetical Case - Classics – Student Learning Goals (outcome) Minimum of 2 Goals, 2 Objectives/Goal, 2 Measures/Objective

3. Student Goal(s) CLAS Goal(s) GVSU Goal(s) NCA Criteria Objectives What will you do to achieve the goal? Assessment Measures How will you measure each of the objectives? Collection Cycle Responsible for Collection Classics: To promote greater employment of Classics graduates. #5 To construct partnerships with relevant external constituencies which enrich the education of our students while enhancing the quality of life for the people of the region, the state, the nation and beyond. #3 To build partnerships and collaborations between the university and external entities that contribute to the enrichment of society in the region, the state and beyond. Criterion # 5 Engagement and service. Core component 5a The organization learns from the constituencies it serves and analyzes its capacity to serve their needs and expectations. Core component 5b Increase number of students applying for graduate school. Increase the number of classics graduates employed as high school teachers. Collect data on number of students applying for and who were accepted into graduate school. Collect data on number of students applying for and who were accepted into high school teaching positions. Employer surveys. Alumni surveys. Winter semester Department Assessment Committee Hypothetical Case - Classics – Student Goals Minimum of 1 Goal, 1 Objective/Goal, 2 Measures/Objective

4. Faculty Goal(s) CLAS Goal(s) GVSU Goal(s) NCA Criteria Objectives What will the faculty know or be able to do? Means for Achieving Objectives Assessment Measures How will you measure each of the objectives? Collection Cycle Responsible for Collection Classics: To diversify the faculty. #2 To increase and support diversity at all levels #4 To promote and integrate diversity in all aspects of university life. Criterion #2 Preparing for the future. Core component 2a The organization realistically prepares for a future shaped by multiple societal and economic trends. Hire a faculty that is racially diverse. Work with the Office of Multicultural Affairs to research candidates through diversity pool resources. Advertise positions in alternate publications. Write job description broadly in order to accommodate diverse candidates that may apply. Actively recruit diverse candidates from Ph.D. programs. Write job description to include ABD candidates. Collect data from HR on diversity of applicant pool. Compare departmental diversity figures with the last three years data. Every position Once a year Search Committee Chair Unit Head Hypothetical Case - Classics – Faculty Goals Minimum of 1 Goal, 1 Objective/Goal, 2 Measures/Objective

5. Program Goal(s) CLAS Goal(s) GVSU Goal(s) NCA Criteria(on) Objectives What will the program know or be able to do? Assessment Measures How will you measure each of the objectives? Collection Cycle Responsible for Collection Classic: To maintain a state of the art classics curriculum. #4 To build and sustain an atmosphere of inquiry, integrity, engagement, curiosity and creativity among students, staff and faculty. Goal #2 To create a broad educational experience that is guided by a philosophy supporting liberal education in all academic programs. Goal #5 To encourage a vibrant campus culture that fosters an atmosphere of inquiry and learning in all campus settings. Criterion #3 Student learning and effective teaching. Core Component 3c The organization creates effective learning environments. Criterion #4 Acquisition, discovery, and application of knowledge. Core Component 4c The org. assesses the usefulness of its curricula to students who will live and work in a global, diverse, and technological society. Faculty will review core classics curriculum. Convene department curriculum committee to compare course offerings with aspirant Classics departments offerings. Peer evaluation by external reviewer in the field of Classics. Identify aspirant Classics departments. Once every 2 years Department Curriculum Committee Department Chair Hypothetical Case - Classics – Program Goals Minimum of 1 Goal, 1 Objective/Goal, 2 Measures/Objective

6. General Education Program Outcome  Goal: The {insert unit name} will assist the General Education Subcommittee in assessing General Education student learning outcomes.  Objective 1: The {insert unit name}will identify member(s) to serve on General Education Peer Groups for the purpose of assessing student learning outcomes.  Objective 2: The {insert unit name} will assist the General Education Subcommittee in collecting assessment data from students in General Education courses.  Objective 3: The {insert unit name} will review and respond to the General Education Subcommittee about suggestions for improvements, if any are identified by the Peer Group or the General Education Subcommittee.