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 Scores
100% pass rate as of July 2008.
Action
TExES
Review test results for each administration.
Action
TExES
Determine areas where students are not making adequate progress.
Goal
Recruitment
Be more active in recruitment efforts
Objective
Recruitment
Advertise in various journals, have exhibits at various events.
Indicator
Recruitment
As numbers of students increase, the objective is satisfied.
Criterion
Recruitment
Attendance at various exhibits and function designed to attract applicants to the program.
Finding
Recruitment
Attended and exhibited. Began talks to offer a cohort group in Katy I.S.D. in the fall.
Action
Recruitment
Respond to invitations to offer cohort groups in Katy I.S.D.
Goal
ALA Accreditation
Explore the viability of pursuing ALA accreditation as a single purpose institution.
Objective
ALA Accreditation
Begin the planning for pursuing accreditation by seeking out other single purpose accredited programs and acquiring information from them.
Indicator
ALA Accreditation
Contact is made and information exchanged with other single purpose institutions which are accredited by ALA.
Criterion
Accreditation
Contact with Council on Accreditation for information about beginning the process.
Finding
ALA Accreditation
Initial contact with COA has been made. At this time, we need to hire faculty for the opne poistions and secure offices and other forms if university support before initiating further action.
Action
ALA Accreditation
Discuss first steps before beginning accreditation such as determining if ALA will permit a single purpose accreditation application.
Goal
Faculty
Seek qualified applicants to fill the vacant positions.
Objective
Faculty
Attend ALA conference in summer 2008 to see applicants at Job Fair.
Indicator
Faculty
As the positions are filled with qualified instructors, the objective is satisfied.
Criterion
Faculty
setting up interviews at midwinter and annual ALA conferences.
Finding
Faculty
Interviewed and offered position to one applicant. Applicant initially accepted and then rejected the offer.
Interviewed two applicants for the Chair position. Neither was deemed a strong candidate.
Action
Facuty
Attend midwinter and annual ALA conferences to interview potential applicants.
Goal
Cooperative Teaching/Learning Within College
Work in conjunction with the Educational Leadership Program to educate administrators on the role certified school librarians play in increasing test scores and serving the needs of the students, the teachers, the curriculum, and the administration of a school district.
Objective
Cooperative Teaching And Learning
Contact chairs of the doctoral programs invloved with literacy and administration to work together on providing information about how the school librarian can assist in literacy learning and teaching.
Indicator
Cooperative Teaching And Learning
As LS instructors are involved in the planning and delivery of literacy instruction, the objective is satisfied.
Criterion
COE Cooperation
allowing students, especially those from our MLS program, to take some courses within the department toward their doctorate.
Finding
Cooperation with COE
We are still requesting the opportunity to speak to the various doctoral programs in school adminstration and leadership about the role of the librarian.
Action
Cooperative Teaching and Learning within COE
Review offerings for the doctorate in literacy to determine which might be included in our prposed doctorate in literature for children and young adults.