Provide resources and support to increase ELI enrollment, which will eventually increase international enrollment at the University.
Objective
Increasing Enrollment
Through the development of the website, brochure and other forms of marketing, the ELI will increase awareness of its presence in the international market for academically oriented intensive English programs.
KPI
Email Queries
Emails from potential ELI applicants will indicate success of outreach efforts.
Result
No Records
The program director left SHSU for another position; he did not leave records needed to determine results for this KPI.
KPI
ELI Enrollment
The change in total ELI enrollment from 2010-2011 to 2011-2012 will indicate success.
Result
Director Resigned
Unfortunately, the ELI director resigned. We are having difficulty locating the files to determine the result of this KPI.
Action
New Director
We just recently hired a new director. We have determined that a more functional filing system will have to be put into place.
Goal
Enhance Students' Academic Achievement
Create an environment conducive to academic success. Develop new and improve existing ELI courses to help students integrate into academic programs at the University.
Objective
Measurement Of Students' Success
ELI students will develop the knowledge and skills necessary for successful academic performance in collegiate level courses.
Indicator
Language Assessment Exam Scores
Scores from the Oxford Practice TOEFL iBT taken by English language learners (ELI students) several times per year.
Criterion
Score Improvement
The ELI administers regular examinations of the Oxford Practice TOEFL iBT for assessment of students. The criterion will be improvement each time an ELI student retakes the TOEFL.
Finding
Unable To Retrieve Information
With the loss of the director and scant files, we are unable to determine whether there was improvement in TOEFL iBT scores.
Indicator
Former ELI Students' SHSU GPAs
Since the ELI is charged with preparing ELI students to be successful in academic pursuits at the university, their GPAs are a measure of their ability to compete with non-ELI students once they enter the academic classes.
Criterion
Cumulative GPA Of 2.0 At SHSU
Since the average grade for academic classes is a "C" or 2.0, this will be the criterion.
Finding
Seeking Data
Records were not kept in such a way to make the gathering of the results possible at this time.
Action
Record-Keeping
The director of International Programs has determined that the new director will need to keep adequate records to complete assessments.
Goal
Achieve Learner Outcomes In Multiple Language Skill Areas
Each student has unique needs for English language learning. Some have low reading and writing skills while for others it is listening and speaking. ELI classes help students use their strengths to overcome their weaknesses.
Objective
Improve Literacy Skills Of Saudi Arabian Population
Since Saudi students are a large portion of the overall ELI population, we strive to increase their literacy skills specifically in reading and writing because this is consistently their weakest area of study.
Indicator
Test Performance On Language Assessment Exam For Reading/Writing
Test performance on language assessment exam
Criterion
Score Increase On Reading/Writing Portion Of Exam
Score increase on Reading/Writing portion of exam
Finding
Poor Record-Keeping
Our previous director did not provide this information before his departure from the university.
Action
Adequate Record-Keeping
The new director will be responsible for developing a record system in which assessment data can be available.
Objective
Improve Oral Communication Skills Of Chinese Population
Since Chinese students are a large portion of the overall ELI population, we strive to increase their communication skills specifically in oral interaction because this is consistently their weakest area of study.
Indicator
Test Performance On Language Assessment Exam For Listening/Speaking
Test performance on language assessment exam
Criterion
Score Increase On Listening/Speaking Portion Of Exam
Score increase on Listening/Speaking portion of exam
Finding
Data Unavailable
Once again, the data for this assessment is not available.
Action
Director's Charge
The director of International Programs has determined that adequate record keeping will be required of the new director of ELI.