ACOE_Self-Study

2.4 The program employs a curriculum management plan that includes: a. ongoing curriculum review and evaluation processes that include input from faculty, students, administration and other appropriate stakeholders; and b. evaluation of all courses with respect to the defined objectives of the program. Overview The professional program is reviewed regularly and systematically with various assessment tools. The results of these assessments are employed to improve the curriculum and student learning experience. Courses and tracks are evaluated regularly by the department chairs using student evaluations, meetings with the course IORs and the Curriculum Committee and sitting in on lectures. NBEO scores are also analyzed ( Appendices II-7a and II-7b ). Student surveys are administered electronically (using ClassClimate) for didactic (classroom and laboratory) and clinical courses each semester by the Office of Academic Affairs. Results are tabulated and distributed to the course coordinators and appropriate department. Appendices II-8a and II — 8b provide examples of the surveys employed for lecture/lab courses and clinic rotations. Examples of completed forms can be made available upon request. The dean, department chairs, vice president for student affairs, and registrar meet with each professional class at least once a semester and as needed to hear student concerns and answer questions regarding the curriculum and other matters that may arise. Student officers also meet with the dean and department as needed to help identify challenges and provide input concerning courses, instructors, and curriculum. Graduating student input regarding the curriculum is additionally obtained through the annual exit survey that is administered to graduating students in their final semester. An example of the survey and a summary of results are provided in Appendices II-9a and II-9b . Alumni input on curricular matters is solicited with the annual alumni survey that is administered to the class that graduated about 6 years previously. An example of the survey and a summary of results are provided in Appendices II-10a and II-10b . The results of the annual exit and alumni surveys are shared with administrative units responsible for curricular issues and oversight of academic programs. These include the Curriculum Committee, Dean’s Council and Institutional Research and Planning Committee. The professional curriculum is continuously reviewed by the Curriculum Committee and Dean’s Council based on review of student assessments, exit surveys, alumni surveys, NBEO board scores and other feedback from students. The Committee meets regularly throughout the academic year. Please see Appendix II-11a for recent sample meeting minutes. As described in the Faculty Bylaws, the Curriculum Committee is comprised of 14 members (nine voting): • Eight faculty members from the professional degree program,

29