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.
KPI
ELI Enrollment
The change in total ELI enrollment from 2010-2011 to 2011-2012 will indicate success.
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.
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.
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
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