OATdb Archive

2008 - 2009

Industrial Technology BS

Goal
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 Knowledge And Skill
Students, through the Industrial Technology curriculum, will develop a knowledge base in saftey, drafting and management. In specific courses, skills will be learned through laboratory activities.

Indicator
Curriculum
Curriculum will provide students with information to provide a competency in specific topics relative to the industry with potential professional growth.

Criterion
Expectations
90% of the students enrolled in industrial technology courses will pass with an overall understanding and skill base for the industry.

Finding
Student Outcome
Goals were achieved with student outcome in specific knowledge and skill of students.

Action
Knowledge And Skill Continuation In Program
Faculty will continue to review curriculum and course content to ensure students receive appropriate information for their knowledge and skill for employment in the various areas of technology.

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 Plans And Degree Programs
degree plans will include all core curriculum courses

Criterion
Standards
All students will complete core curriculum requirements

Finding
Assessment
All students were on track with core curriculum

Action
Continuation Of Core Curricula 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
Summary Of Communicaiton Skill
Over 80% of the students received a 70% or better on their communication activity report.

Action
Communication Skill Assessment
Faculty will continue to require students to perform activities that will improve their competency in writing and oral presentation.


Update to previous cycle's plan for continuous improvement

Plan for continuous improvement Faculty will continue to review the curriculum to provide students with competency in knowledge and skills for career and professional development in Industrial Technology. They will continue to require communication skill based activities in their classroom activities. Faculty will encourage students to take courses that will increase their cultural background and provide them with skills required by the industry.