Deliver A Curriculum With Appropriate Discipline Specific Knowledge
The curriculum will address the discipline specific knowledge dictated by professional societies and/or professionals in the workforce.
Objective
Students Will Develop Specific Animal Science Knowledge And Skill Base
Students, through the agriculture degree curriculum, will develop a knowledge base in multiple areas of agriculture which will encompass science and theory base knowledge with application. In specific courses, skills will be learned through laboratory activities.
Indicator
Curriculum
The curriculum in agriculture will provide students with information to provide a competency in specific topics relative to the agriculture industry with the potential professional growth.
Criterion
Degree Standards
90% of the students enrolled in agriculture courses will pass with an overall understanding and skill base.
Finding
Student Outcome
Goals were achieved with student outcome in specific knowledge and skill in the various areas of agriculture.
Action
Knowledge And Skill Assessment
Faculty will continue to review curriculum and course content to ensure students receive appropriate information for their knowledge and skill set to be employed in the various fields of Agriculture.
Goal
Deliver A Curriculum That Complements The General Education Core
The curriculum will contain general knowledge and skill sets beyond the subject matter of the specific discipline.
Objective
Core Curriculum
Students will complete courses offered in the University Core Curriculum
Indicator
Degree Plan
Degree plans will include all core curriculum courses.
Criterion
Standards
All students will complete core curriculum requirements to graduate with an Agriculture Degree.
Finding
Core Summary
All students were on track with core curriculum.
Action
Core Curriculum Advising
Faculty will continue to advise students to take core curriculum courses.
Goal
Deliver A Curriculum That Emphasizes Communication Skills
The curriculum will provide students with opportunities to develop the appropriate speaking and writing skills to function as a professional in the area.
Objective
Students Will Demonstrate Competence In Communication Skills
Students, through both written and oral exercises, will demonstrate competence in communication.
Indicator
Communication Skill Activities
Students will be required to demonstrate their skill in writing technical reports and speaking skills in their field of study.
Criterion
Skill Standards
Each student must achieve a combined score of 70% or better on their written and oral activities.
Finding
Skill Summary
Over 80% of the students received a 70% or better on their communication activity report.
Action
Communication Skill Assessment
Faculty in the department will continue to require students to perform activities that will improve their competency in writing and oral presentation.