Quality Improvement Report for Agriculture Program 2010-2011
Explore the Program Quality Improvement Report for the Department of Agriculture School of Science and Technology, focusing on student-learning outcomes, concentrations, and alignment with the university's mission. Discover how graduates are equipped for success in agricultural and related occupations.
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Department of Agriculture School of School of Science and Technology Bachelor of Science in Agriculture CIP Code: 02 Program Quality Improvement Report 2010-2011 1
Introduction One major Agriculture 5 concentrations Animal Science Agronomy Agricultural Mechanization Agricultural Business Management Environmental Science 2 Program Quality Improvement Report 2010-2011
Student-Learning Outcomes 1. The program will produce graduates who understand basic concepts of Agricultural Science in the disciplines of: 1. Animal Science including subareas of A. Animal reproduction B. Animal nutrition C. Animal breeding D. Applied domestic livestock production E. Environmental issues in animal science 3 Program Quality Improvement Report 2010-2011
2. Plant Science including subareas of A. Basic biology of crop plants B. Growth, development and morphology of crop plants C. Role of crop plants in society D. Crop production E. Pest management F. Environmental issues in crop production 3. Soil Science including subareas of A. Soil physical properties B. Soil fertility C. Soil genesis D. Taxonomy and soil chemistry E. Environmental issues in soil science Program Quality Improvement Report 2010-2011 4
4. Agricultural Economics including subareas of A. Utility theory B. Supply, demand, and equilibrium C. Using production relationships and cost curves in decision making D. Perfect and imperfect competition E. The role of government in the food and fiber industry F. Environmental issues in agricultural economics and agri-business G. Elasticity Program Quality Improvement Report 2010-2011 5
2. Graduates of the program will be able to communicate effectively using the vocabulary of the Agricultural Sciences. 3. Graduates will be employable in agriculture and related occupations in jobs requiring or preferring the B.S. degree. 4. Graduates will possess academic credentials acceptable to graduate and professional schools. Program Quality Improvement Report 2010-2011 6
Alignment of Outcomes Student learning outcomes support the University Mission. Prepares students for professional success, responsible citizenship, life-long learning, and meaningful contributions to a rapidly changing world to the people living in the area. Offers a quality educational program that fosters a student-centered academic environment that combines innovative classroom teaching with experiential learning 7 Program Quality Improvement Report 2010-2011
Student learning outcomes support Strategic Plan 2013. 1.1 Maintain and enhance Cameron s commitment to providing programs of the highest quality in instruction, research, and service to better meet the needs of the citizens of the region. 1.3 Ensure effective assessment of student learning including experiential learning. 1.5 Assure efficient, effective course delivery in multiple formats. 1.8 Increase overall enrollment by creating specific targets for groups including traditional, adult transfer, military, and graduate students. 1.9 Increase the percentage of students from Southwest Oklahoma high schools attending Cameron University. 3.6 Expand the number of educational, cultural, and social opportunities for the region. 4.5 Provide student, faculty, and staff resources and expertise to support the community. Program Quality Improvement Report 2010-2011 8
Measures of Learning Outcomes Student-learning outcome 1. The program will produce graduates who understand basic concepts of Agricultural Science. Area Concentration Achievement Test (ACAT) National level instrument Adopted by the CU Agriculture Department beginning with the 1996-97 assessment year Given to all incoming freshmen and graduating seniors ACAT includes questions from nine areas of agriculture including the five concentrations listed in Student Learning Outcome 1 9 Program Quality Improvement Report 2010-2011
Student-learning outcome 2. Graduates of the program will be able to communicate effectively using the vocabulary of the Agricultural Sciences. Introduction to Animal Science AGRC 1124 Research paper AGRIC 4572, Agricultural Seminar Formal presentation on research topic Thesis on research topic Rubric developed for faculty evaluation of assignments. Program Quality Improvement Report 2010-2011 10
Student-learning outcome 3. Graduates will be employable in agriculture and related occupations in jobs requiring or preferring the B.S. degree. Advisory Board Graduate Survey Program Quality Improvement Report 2010-2011 11
Student-learning outcome and measurements MEASUREMENTS OF STUDENT LEARNING OR SERVICE OUTCOME Methods used to determine validity of measurement instruments Methods used to determine reliability of measurements CURRICULUM AREA OR TARGET AUDIENCE PROGRAM OUTCOME Schedule for measurements Measurements Produce graduates who understand basic concepts of Agricultural Science All Agriculture Courses ACAT (Direct) PACAT Inc, Clarksville, TN Statistical Analysis Annually , Fall Semester 12 12 Program Quality Improvement Report 2010-2011
Five Year Running Average Overall ACAT Scores 80 70 60 50 Percentile 40 30 R = 0.6807 20 10 0 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 Year
Action Plan Student-learning outcome 1. The program will produce graduates who understand basic concepts of Agricultural Science. Concern- Cameron University Agriculture Graduates will continue to score well on the national ACAT. Action- Faculty will continue to provide effective classroom delivery by updating curriculum to include new technology and information. 19 19 Program Quality Improvement Report 2010-2011
Student-learning outcome and measurements MEASUREMENTS OF STUDENT LEARNING OR SERVICE OUTCOME Methods used to determine validity of measurement instruments Methods used to determine reliability of measurements CURRICULUM AREA OR TARGET AUDIENCE PROGRAM OUTCOME Schedule for measurements Measurements Graduates of the program will be able to communicate effectively Introduction to Animal Science AGRC 1124 Rubric (direct) Annually , Fall Semester AGRIC 4572, Agricultural Seminar 20 20 Program Quality Improvement Report 2010-2011
Action Plan Student-learning outcome 2. Graduates of the program will be able to communicate effectively using the vocabulary of the Agricultural Sciences. Concern- Cameron Agriculture students continue to struggle with verbal and written communication. Action Increased the number of written and verbal assignments in all courses Developed a departmental rubric for assessing written and verbal assignments Begin assessing communication skills of freshmen and seniors beginning the fall of 2010 21 21 Program Quality Improvement Report 2010-2011
Student-learning outcome and measurements MEASUREMENTS OF STUDENT LEARNING OR SERVICE OUTCOME Methods used to determine validity of measurement instruments Methods used to determine reliability of measurements CURRICULUM AREA OR TARGET AUDIENCE PROGRAM OUTCOME Schedule for measurements Measurements Graduates will be employable in agriculture and related occupations All Agriculture Courses Advisory Board (Indirect) Annually Graduate Survey 22 22 Program Quality Improvement Report 2010-2011
Action Plan Student-learning outcome 3. 3. Graduates will be employable in agriculture and related occupations in jobs requiring or preferring the B.S. degree. Concern- Cameron University Agriculture Graduates are employable Action Developed an advisory board in Fall 2010. Board will meet in the spring of 2011. Began Graduate Survey in Fall 2010. 23 23 Program Quality Improvement Report 2010-2011
Ancillary Actions ACAT test will be offered to freshmen and seniors online. This will increase student participation. Requesting capitol funds to improve electronic delivery in laboratories. Updating equipment/technology in courses. Animal Reproduction Precision Ag Animal Science teaching facilities 24 Program Quality Improvement Report 2010-2011
