Create an online delivery system that addresses the needs of candidates seeking certification as a school librarian
Indicator
Online Program
Achieve university approval to offer MLS online program.
Criterion
Online Program
Gain approval for online program in 06-07.
Finding
Online MLS
Approval granted by James Van Roekel for MLS courses to be offered online. Application for online MLS made to Coordinating Board.
Action
Online Program
Seek approval of Coordinating Board to offer an online MLS.
Goal
TExES
Have 90% pass rate on TExES
Objective
TExES
Provide prep sessions once during each semester to help students pass the TExES.
Indicator
TExES
As TExES scores are reported, if students have passed the test, the objective is satisfied.
Criterion
TExES
When TExES scores are received if all students have passed at the 90% required, then the objective is satisfied
Finding
TExES
Passing rate is currently at 100%.
Action
TExES
Continue to offer review sessions for students prior to the test dates on campus and at off campus locations.
Goal
Recruitment
Be more active in recruitment efforts
Objective
Recruitment
Advertise in various journals, have exhibits at various events.
Indicator
Recruitment
Advertise program in journals, recruit at Texas Library Association Conference, promote at various job fairs and other conferences.
Criterion
Recruitment
Place advertisement in Texas Library Journal, recruit at Texas Library Association Conference, participate in one job fair per semester.
Finding
Recruitment
Actively participated in exhibiting at job fairs sponsored by the university and at the Texas Library Association conference. Will seek journal advertisement in coming year.
Action
Recruitment
Attend recruitment events sponsored by the university with flyers, postcards, and other information for potential students. Department will continue to work to advertise in Texas Library Journal.
Goal
Faculty Positons
To fill faculty positions that are presently vacant.
Objective
Faculty Position
Fill empty faculty positions 2006-2007.
Indicator
Faculty Position
New faculty has been hired.
Criterion
Faculty Position
One position will be filled in 2006.
Finding
Faculty Position
Dr. Tricia Kuon hired Spring 2006.
Action
Faculty Position
Position filled. Department will seek to fill remaining position.