Dept. of Computing and Technology (CaT) School of Science and Technology

1. Dept. of Computing and Technology (CaT)School of Science and Technology A.A.S. in Electronic Engineering Technology (EET) CIP Code: 150303 Program Code: 540 Program Quality Improvement Report 2009-2010

2. Program actions since last assessment Collect data for assessment in labs. Several lab exercises were created to assess student learning using lab equipment such as the oscilloscope, multimeter, and troubleshooting skills. Hold mock interviews to assess student interview and presentation skills. Mock interviews were held last Spring semester with the Industrial Advisory Committee. Support the Electronics Club activities to improve student retention. Several activities were held such as tours to a Wind Farm, KSWO transmitter tower, and PSO’s power substation. 2

3. Student-Learning or Service Outcomes SLO 1 Students must possess the technical knowledge sufficient to allow them to be successful as Technicians or advance in current jobs. Students will understand Electronic Engineering Technology techniques. Understanding will be reinforced with applications in the laboratory. Program Quality Improvement Report 2009-2010

4. Student-Learning or Service Outcomes SLO 2 Students must possess the practical skills necessary to use current tools and test equipment for trouble shooting and installing electronic equipment. Students will understand how to use test equipment. Understanding will be reinforced with applications in the laboratory. Program Quality Improvement Report 2009-2010

5. Student-Learning or Service Outcomes SLO 3 Students must possess speaking and presentation skills necessary to succeed in the workplace. Students will analyze design problems and present results to the class. Students will communicate effectively with excellent oral, written, and listening skills. Program Quality Improvement Report 2009-2010

6. Alignment of Outcomes The A.A.S. in EET program, as well as all programs in the CaT Dept., support the University Mission in the Cameron University Plan 2013 as stated below… “Cameron University provides a diverse and dynamic student body access to quality educational opportunities; foster a student-centered academic environment that combines innovative classroom teaching with experiential learning; prepare students for professional success, responsible citizenship, life-long learning, and meaningful contributions to a rapidly changing world; and is a driven force in the cultural life and economic development of the region.” Program Quality Improvement Report 2009-2010

7. Alignment of Outcomes As well as the School of Science and Technology Mission… • educate students in an intellectual atmosphere based on academic excellence, high ethical standards, and exposure to the latest advances in our academic disciplines; • assist our students in developing the skills and confidence to excel as life-long learners; • prepare our graduates for success in a diverse and dynamic environment; • create an atmosphere conducive to professional growth for faculty and staff; • support community efforts relevant to Cameron University. Program Quality Improvement Report 2009-2010

8. Alignment of Outcomes And the CaT Dept. Mission… • providing quality academic programs based on academic excellence, high ethical standards, and learning outcomes for each of the computing and technology disciplines; • assist students in developing the skills and confidence to excel as life-long learners; • prepare computing and technology graduates at both the A.A.S. and B.S. levels for success in a diverse and dynamic environment; • provide faculty and staff with an atmosphere conducive to professional growth through an annual individualized appraisal program; • support community efforts involving computing and technology disciplines relevant to the university, school, and department. Program Quality Improvement Report 2009-2010

9. Alignment of Outcomes • Outcomes SLO-1, SLO-2  experiential learning • Outcomes SLO-3  professional success Program Quality Improvement Report 2009-2010

10. Measures of Learning and Service Outcomes Direct measures of student-learning or service outcomes: • Locally developed tests • Performance Rating Rubric Indirect measures of student-learning or service outcomes: • Graduate Exit Survey Program Quality Improvement Report 2009-2010

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12. SLO 1: Students must possess the technical knowledge sufficient to allow them to be successful as Technicians or advance in current jobs.Target score is 8.0.Three year trend is slightly increasing. Display of Assessment Data # samples 7 12 16 14 Program Quality Improvement Report 2008-2009

13. Analysis of Assessment Data SLO 1: The three year trend shows students are performing about the same or slightly above previous years. EET 2023 Digital Electronics class was changed from 8 week class to 16 week class in Spring 2009 due to low performance from previous year.Change was due to action item. Program Quality Improvement Report 2009-2010

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15. Display of Assessment Data SLO 2: Students must possess the practical skills necessary to use current tools and test equipment for trouble shooting and installing electronic equipment. Target score is 8.0.Performance is about the same as previous years. # samples 20 24 22 Fall 2009 Program Quality Improvement Report 2008-2009 15

16. Analysis of Assessment Data SLO 2: Students performed slightly below the target score of 8.0. Performance is approximately the same from previous years. Program Quality Improvement Report 2009-2010

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18. Display of Assessment Data SLO 3: Students must possess speaking and presentation skills necessary to succeed in the workplace.Target score is 4.5.Achieved score of 4.4 in Spring 2008 and 4.6 in Spring 2010.Data not collected in Spring 2007 or Spring 2009.Need to collect more data to determine the trend. # samples 8 10 Fall 2009 Program Quality Improvement Report 2008-2009 18

19. Analysis of Assessment Data SLO 3: The Industrial Advisory Committee rated the students just below the target score of 4.5.Need to collect more data to determine the trend. Program Quality Improvement Report 2009-2010

20. 1. Action plan to improve student learning: a. Align student outcomes with TAC-ABET student outcomes for Electronic Engineering Technology. b. Review Industrial Advisory Council membership and make adjustments if necessary. c. Sponsor and promote various activities of the Electronics Club to increase student retention. 2. Timeline for Action plan: a. Student outcomes will be aligned with the TAC-ABET student outcomes during the Spring 2011 semester b. Industrial Advisory Council meeting will be held during Spring 2011 semester to review the modified student outcomes. c. Promote activities in Electronics Club each Fall and Spring semester. Industry tours will be planned for the Spring 2011 semester. 3. Resources required to implement plan: One Faculty with lower load Action plan for Student-Learning or Service Outcomes Program Quality Improvement Report 2009-2010

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