OATdb Archive - Sam Houston State University

OATdb Archive

2009 - 2010

University Center

Goal

Assisting Administrators Effectively

Assist administrators in making data driven decisions regarding Sam Houston State University at The University Center in The Woodlands.

Objective

Assessment Of Partner Enrollment Data

With the uncertain future of the University Center partners in The Woodlands, it is vital to see the comparison of student enrollments among all partner institutions.

Indicator

Assessment Of Partner Institutional Data - Bar Charts

Bar charts will be utilized to illustrate the assessment of partner student enrollment statistics over the past five years between all six partners at The University Center in The Woodlands.

Criterion

Assessment Of Student Enrollments - Partner Institutional Data

Sam Houston State University will continue to maintain 66% or more of the student enrollments among all six partner institutions at The University Center in The Woodlands.

Finding

Partner Institutional Data - Effectiveness

SHSU in The Woodlands continues to maintain more than 66% of the total partner enrollments and headcount enrollments at The University Center. Over the past five years of Fall semesters, the comparison bar chart with all partner institutions revealed a 74% headcount enrollment and a 74% overall enrollment for SHSU in Fall 2009.

Also, the Spring semesters comparison bar chart with all partner institutions exhibited SHSU with a 77% overall enrollment along with 76% of the headcount enrollment during the Spring 2010 semester.

The Summer 2010 comparison bar chart with all six partners exemplified SHSU with a 91% overall enrollment along with a 88% headcount enrollment for the Summer 2010 semester.

Action

Partner Institutional Data

SHSU in The Woodlands will continue its commitment from the different colleges on the main campus which have programs at The University Center by demonstrating the largest selection of course offerings for prospective/enrolled students. The Director of Academic Student Services for SHSU at TUC will continue working with the deans and the chairs in trying to bring forth classes on Friday and Saturday when The University Center is underutilized.

Goal

Effectively Assisting Departmental Programs/Services At The University Center

Assisting departments in making data driven decisions regarding their program/services oriented for Sam Houston State University students attending The University Center.

Objective

Assessment Of SHSU Effectiveness Concerning Departmental Programs/Services At TUC

Assessing data for the comparison of programs/services provided through departments for Sam Houston State University students attending The University Center in The Woodlands.

Indicator

Effectiveness Of SHSU Departmental Programs/Services - Table

A table will be utilized to exhibit the assessment of programs/services provided by Sam Houston State University departments at The University Center measured against the previous fiscal year.

Criterion

Measuring SHSU's Departmental Programs/Services At TUC

Sam Houston State University at The University Center will continue to see an increase in service oriented programs for SHSU students provided by SHSU departments on the main campus in Huntsville, Texas.

Finding

Assessing The Effectiveness Of SHSU's Departmental Programs/Services At TUC

SHSU continues to see an improvement of service oriented programs provided by SHSU departments on the main campus for SHSU students attending The University Center. During the fiscal year of 2010 as compared to fiscal year 2009, an increase in the availability of advisors at The University Center for prospective/enrolled SHSU students was revealed through the table entitled “SHSU Services at the University Center.”

In addition, the Bearkat One Office and the Mentoring Center continue making their services available to SHSU students whether it is in the need of an ID card, study skill sessions, or a GRE prep course for entrance into graduate school.

Furthermore, the Director of Academic Student Services for SHSU and the Academic Advising Specialist for SHSU in The Woodlands just completed a workshop for Lone Star College District Advisors, Counselors, Faculty, and Administrators, showcasing the College of Humanities & Social Sciences (CHSS) new undergraduate programs at The University Center for the Fall 2010 semester. Transfer brochures were developed by the Director of Academic Student Services for SHSU at TUC, the Academic Advising Specialist for SHSU, and assisted by the chairs from the new undergraduate programs (Sample Attached). These newly developed transfer brochures were included in the attendee’s packets regarding all of the new undergraduate programs from CHSS.

Action

Departmental Services/Programs At TUC

The Director of Academic Student Services for SHSU at The University Center will continue to work closely with the directors, chairs, and deans on the main campus in providing additional service oriented programs for SHSU students attending The University Center.

Goal

Promoting Academic Quality Through Administrative Support

Assisting colleges and departments with data driven decisions regarding the delivery of exams/tests at The University Center.

Objective

Effectiveness Of Administrative Support Regarding SHSU Exams/Tests At TUC

Assessing data for the comparison of administrative support concerning the delivery of exams/tests for faculty, adjuncts, and departments administered by SHSU personnel at The University Center in The Woodlands.

Indicator

Assessment Of Effectiveness Concerning Administrative Support For SHSU Exams/Tests At TUC - Table

A table will be used to exemplify the assessment of administrative support on behalf of faculty, adjuncts, and departments pertaining to the delivery of exams/tests by Sam Houston State University personnel at The University Center measured against the prior fiscal year.

Criterion

Quantify Administrative Support Relating To SHSU Exams/Tests At TUC

Sam Houston State University personnel at The University Center will continue to see an increase of requests from faculty, adjuncts, and departments in relation to the administering of their exams/tests.

Finding

Assessing The Effectiveness Of Administrative Support Regarding Exams/Tests At TUC

SHSU personnel in The Woodlands continue its administrative support for departments, adjuncts, and faculty members by administering exams/tests to SHSU students attending The University Center. The table exemplified an increase in the amount of correspondence exams administered in FY10 as compared to FY09. Also, there was an increase of exams/tests for students needing accommodations due to their documented disabilities.

Action

Administrative Support For SHSU Tests/Exams At TUC

With the increasing amount of tests/exams occurring throughout the day and evening, SHSU personnel at TUC will continue to work closely with the building coordinator at TUC to ensure SHSU students have a distraction free area when taking their tests/exams. If the numbers continue to rise, additional proctors may be needed.

Update to previous cycle's plan for continuous improvement

Plan for continuous improvement The University Center partners will no longer total six since three of the original partners have decided to submit their intention to terminate and withdraw their participation in The University Center located in The Woodlands, Texas. However, due to SHSU’s strong showing of commitment through course offerings, enrollments, and services over the past 12 years, SHSU will be building their own facility in close proximity to the existing University Center in The Woodlands and this will provide additional space for SHSU’s growth. These accomplishments enabled SHSU at TUC to successfully achieve their objective for this goal.

With the leaving of three partners, SHSU in The Woodlands decided to grasp some of the abandoned programs. The College of Humanities & Social Sciences decided on five new undergraduate programs to start in the Fall 2010 semester. In early June, a workshop was held with Lone Star College (LSC) advisors, counselors, faculty, and administrators to inform them of these new programs and provide them with transfer brochures which showed how all of the lower level classes would transfer into these programs. These tools will help LSC advise/inform their students on these new programs which in turn will hopefully provide new students for SHSU. In addition, the brochures will help prospective students in choosing the courses needed to complete their degrees and fulfill their dreams. This workshop also provided the opportunity for SHSU to network and foster relationships with Lone Star College District.

Close to 600 students in the Fall and Spring semesters only attend classes at The University Center. With the advisors, Bearkat One Office, GRE prep courses, and study skill workshops being provided at The University Center, these services have become a vital and integral part for the student’s success. By increasing these opportunities for SHSU students in The Woodlands, SHSU at TUC was able to achieve the objective for this goal.

SHSU at The University Center continues to provide administrative support by administering tests/exams for departments, adjuncts, and faculty members. With the increase in numbers from FY09 to FY10, SHSU at TUC was able to achieve the objective for this goal. Furthermore, additional requests may require the need for additional proctors or a testing center to help accommodate the working students taking classes at The University Center.