Students will develop knowledge and skills relevant to advanced industrial technology.
Objective
Develop Knowledge And Skills In Industrial Technology
Students, through the MA Curriculum, will demonstrate a global perspective of technology while also gaining scientific and technical knowledge with research and analytical skills in industrial technology and related areas.
Indicator
Written And Oral Comprehensive Exams
All MA students pursuing the thesis route are required to successfully complete a oral examination and all MA students pursuing the non-thesis route are required to successfully complete a written comprehensive exam. A committee of faculty members with expertise in the subject area will evaluate students’ oral and written performances using a faculty-developed scoring mechanism rating depth of knowledge base, theoretical concepts, soundness of argument, critical thinking, and originality/insight. Scoring results in Fail, Low Pass, Pass, and High Pass.
Criterion
80% Pass On First Attempt
Faculty expect that at least 80% of graduate students will pass their exam on their first attempt of their oral or written comprehensive examinations. 100% will pass on their second attempt.
Finding
Faculty Evaluation Of Comprehensive Exams
August Examination Period: One student completed the examination for graduation. The student and passed with one faculty member assessing it as Low Pass and the others as Pass.
Fall Examination Period: No students were scheduled to graduate; therefore, no exams were administered.
Spring Examination Period: No students are scheduled to graduate; therefore, no exams will be administered.
Action
MA In I T
MA program in Industrial Technology has been terminated effective Fall 2011. No additional students have been accepted into the program. However, current students will be allowed to graduate and will be evaluated under the current standards.
Goal
Professional Development
Students will learn the skills necessary to compete in the professional marketplace
Objective
Development Of Marketplace Skills
Students pursuing a Master of Science in Industrial Technology will demonstrate competency in skills required for the professional in the marketplace.
Indicator
AGR 614 Assignment Rubric
All students seeking a MA Degree will be required to complete AGR 614. The course addresses essential skills necessary to compete in the professional market place and scientific thinking. Faculty will review student assignments and assess student performance on selected assignments using a faculty-developed scoring system.
Criterion
80% Of Students Meeting Expectations
Faculty evaluations will indicate that at least 80% of the students enrolled in AGR 614 will perform at an acceptable level and score a 3 (meets expectations) or higher on a scale of 1-5.
Finding
I T Professional Development
No students were enrolled in AGR 614 this evaluation period.
Action
Professional Skills
No action is taken or assessed due to lack of student enrollment.