Increase students' knowledge of key concepts and skills in agricultural engineering technology.
Objective
Development Of Students' Knowledge And Skills
During their enrollment in the program students will be required to complete assignments that require students to demonstrate competency in key areas of Agricultural Engineering Technology (AET).
Indicator
Advanced AET Course Assignment Rubric
All students enrolled in the AET program must complete an Advanced Agricultural Engineering (AGE) course in their final year of enrollment. The course addresses key concepts and skills relevant to agricultural engineering technology. Each semester seven randomly selected student assignments from AGE will be reviewed by faculty members with expertise in the field of agricultural engineering technology. Faculty members will score the assignments using a scale of 1 - 5 with 3 "meets expectations," 4 "exceeds expectations," and 5 "far exceeds expectations."
Criterion
At Least 70% Rated As Meeting Expectations
At least 70% of the students enrolled in an advanced AET course will perform at an acceptable level with an assessed score of 3 (meets expectations) or higher.
Finding
Skill Assessment
STEM was emphasized in AET student skill assessment. Overall, achievement of student via skill set rubric was acceptable with an average score of 4.5. However, with STEM being included as an assessed area, mathematical skills was an identified weakness. Technology skills were exceptional.
Action
Skill Assessment
STEM will continue to be assessed through AET capstone courses. Most students have demonstrated a mastered level of skill for the science and technology portion of the AET curriculum, however, math has been identified as an area needing improved skill and understanding.
Goal
Develop Professional Skills
Students earning a BS in Agricutural Engineering Technology will learn the skills necessary to compete in the professional marketplace.
Objective
Development Of Marketplace Skills
Students completing the BS in Agricultural Engineering Technology will demonstrate skills necessary to compete in the professional marketplace.
Indicator
AGRI 4120 Assignment Rubric
All students seeking a degree in Agricultural Engineering Technology will be required to complete AGRI 4120 during their senior year. The course addresses essential skills necessary to compete in the market place for agriculture employment - resume preparation, interview skills, and employment opportunities. Faculty will review student assignments and access student performance on selected assignments using a faculty-developed rubric.
Criterion
70% Of Students Rated As Meeting Expectations
Faculty evaluations will indicate that at least 70% of the students enrolled in AGRI 4120 will perform at an acceptable level and score a 3 (meets expectations) or higher on a scale of 1-5. Emphasis of improvement will in grammar and organization.
Finding
Professional Writing Skills
A very small number of AET students were enrolled in AGRI 4120 thus not allowing for a true assessment of learning outcomes.
Action
Professionalism Of AET Students
Due to low enrollment of AET students the area was not assessed.