Students will develop knowledge and understanding of key concepts and skills relevant to Animal Science.
Objective
Development Of Students' Knowledge And Skills
Students will be able to demonstrate competency in key areas of animal science with emphasis in nutrition and management.
Indicator
Advanced Animal Production Assignment Rubric
All students enrolled in the program must complete an advanced animal science course. The course for assessment (AGRI 3373) addresses key concepts relevant to nutrition and management relative to the field of animal science and knowledge expected for animal science graduates. During the fall semester, 15 randomly selected student assignments will be reviewed by animal science faculty members. 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
70% Meet Expectations
There will be a general consensus among Animal Science Faculty members that at least 70% of the students enrolled in the advanced course will perform at an acceptable level with a score of 3 (meets expectations) or higher, especially in the areas of scientific knowledge, application of knowledge, and technical writing skills. Weaknesses to be observed: scientific knowledge and application of knowledge. Although the goal was not achieved last year, the standard will remain at 3 (meets expectations) for this assessment period.
Finding
Technical Knowledge And Application
Only 53% of the evaluated questions scored a 3 or better on the rubric, the remaining scores below a 3 with 3 showing little to now knowledge of nutrition or its application. On average the score was 2.47. The low score was due to a large number of students that demonstrated a lack of knowledge of nutrition and application of the concepts. More detail and emphasis on nutrition and its application will be taught in class with supplemental videos provide via Bb. Quizzes will address more technical information to prepare the student.
Action
Plan Of Action
More detail and emphasis on nutrition and its application will be taught in class with supplemental videos provide via Bb. Quizzes will address more technical information to prepare the student.
Goal
Develop Professional Skills
Students will learn the skills necessary for seeking jobs placement and technical writing in the work place.
Objective
Development Of Marketplace Skills
Students completing the BS in Animal Science will demonstrate skills necessary to compete in the professional marketplace.
Indicator
AGRI 4120 Assignment Rubric
All students seeking a degree in Animal Science 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 To Meet Expectations
Faculty evaluations are expected to indicate that at least 70% of the animal science 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.
Finding
Technical Writing Skills
The goal for Animal Science students was achieved with an average score of 3.7 out of a possible 5.0 by assessing assignments from 15 of the 30 enrolled students. Technical writing skills and resumes were of good quality and well organized, however grammar was a concern when assess letters of intent and were minimally acceptable.
Action
Subsequent Action
Properly written letters and examples will be provide in student packets to assist in expectations and layout.