Cameron University School of Business

1. Cameron University School of Business Accounting Program CIP Code 520301 Program Code 305 Program Quality Improvement Report 2009-2010

2. Student-Learning Goals Students demonstrate an understanding of the broad foundations of business. Students demonstrate critical thinking skills necessary to make effective business decisions. Students display the interpersonal skills conducive to positive business relationships. Students analyze the competitive environment and develop integrative business strategies. Note: These goals were adopted by the entire School of Business faculty during the Summer of 2010. Program Quality Improvement Report 2009-2010

3. Student-Learning Outcomes Cameron’s SCOB is Accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools & Programs (ACBSP) ACBSP develops, promotes, and recognizes best practices that contribute to continuous improvement of business education, but no specific outcome is required by ACBSP. However, the goals of the School of Business and of the Accounting Program evolve around the best practices established by ACBSP. Those practices include: Leadership Continuous Improvement and Organizational Learning Faculty and Staff Participation and Development Partnership Development Design Quality Management by Fact Long-Range View Public Responsibility and Citizenship Fast Response Results Orientation Program Quality Improvement Report 2009-2010

4. Relationship between Student Learning Goals & ACBSP Best Practices Program Quality Improvement Report 2009-2010

5. Alignment of Accounting Program Outcomes

6. Measures of Learning and Service Outcomes • Direct measures of Student-Learning Outcomes • Major Field Assessment Test (MFAT) • Accounting Practice Set Projects • Tax Research Reports • Accounting Software Selection Reports • Imbedded Multi-Choice Exam Questions • Essays or Problem type Exam Questions • Tax Return Projects • Group Audit Projects Program Quality Improvement Report 2009-2010

7. Measures of Learning and Service Outcomes 2. List all indirect measures of student-learning or service outcomes • Entry into Graduate School • Job Placement Rates • IDEA Surveys • Survey of Internship Supervisors • Survey of Interns • Survey of Students • Survey of Faculty • Survey of Graduates Program Quality Improvement Report 2009-2010

8. Measures of Learning and Service Outcomes • Accounting Program Strategies that address shortfalls in student learning prior to graduation include: • Tutorial Lab w/student workers • Use “MyAccountingLab” to aid student learning • Use an “Introductory Accounting” course • Common syllabi elements for Acct 2013 and Acct 2023 • Use Accounting Club to improve accounting student network Program Quality Improvement Report 2009-2010

9. Results from 2009-2010 Action Plan Action Plan……………………………Create Advisory Board SCOB Goal Affected……………...# 1 –Broad Foundations of Business Action Plan Results……………….Student Advisory Board and an Advisor Board of Southwest Oklahoma business leaders Desired Outcomes………………..To improve program through listening to students and business leaders ideas Measureable Improvements..All measures should improve over time. Program Quality Improvement Report 2009-2010

10. Results from 2009-2010 Action Plan Action Plan……………………………Create Accounting Club SCOB Goal Affected……………...#1# 2, # 3, & # 4 Action Plan Results……………….Create Accounting Club Desired Outcomes………………..To create an atmosphere between accounting students in which upper division accounting students can be mentors for newer students. Measureable Improvements..All measures should improve over time. Program Quality Improvement Report 2009-2010

11. Data Comparison of Internal Measures for Goal # 1Goals # 1: Students will demonstrate an understanding of the broad foundations of business. Program Quality Improvement Report 2009-2010

12. Results from 2009-2010 Action Plan Action Plan……………………………Improve Tutorial Lab SCOB Goal Affected……………...# 1, # 2 & # 3 Action Plan Results……………….Open Lab, Staff Lab to Enhance student learning and to Reduce Student Attrition Desired Outcomes………………..To improve students accounting knowledge by providing a common place to interact with other accounting students where help is available. Measureable Improvements..All measures should improve over time. Program Quality Improvement Report 2009-2010

13. Results from 2009-2010 Action Plan Program Quality Improvement Report 2009-2010

14. Results from 2009-2010 Action Plan • Action Plans that were NOT accomplished but remain on the list of future actions include: • Course in International Accounting Standards • Add an Ethics course Program Quality Improvement Report 2009-2010

15. Student-Learning Outcomes and Measurements Goals # 1: Students will demonstrate an understanding of the broad foundations of business. Program Quality Improvement Report 2009-2010 15

16. Student-Learning Outcome and Measurements Goals # 1: Students will demonstrate an understanding of the broad foundations of business. Program Quality Improvement Report 2009-2010 16

17. Student-Learning Outcome and Measurements Goals # 1: Continued Program Quality Improvement Report 2009-2010 17

18. Student-Learning Outcome and Measurements Goal # 2: Students will demonstrate critical thinking skills necessary to make effective business decisions. Program Quality Improvement Report 2009-2010 18

19. Student-Learning Outcome and Measurements Goal # 2: Continues Program Quality Improvement Report 2009-2010 19

20. Student-Learning Outcome and Measurements Goal # 3: Students will display the interpersonal skills conducive to positive business relationships. Program Quality Improvement Report 2009-2010 20

21. Student-Learning Outcome and Measurements Goals # 4: Students will be able to analyze the competitive environment and develop integrative business strategies. Program Quality Improvement Report 2009-2010 21

22. Display of Assessment Data Program Quality Improvement Report 2009-2010

23. Goals # 1: Students will demonstrate an understanding of the broad foundations of business. Program Outcome # 3: Use computer software to prepare accounting records and reports. Program Quality Improvement Report 2009-2010

24. Goals # 2: Students will demonstrate critical think skills necessary to make effective business decisions. Program Outcome # 1: Use cognitive skills to identify accounting office problems and to formulate solutions. Program Quality Improvement Report 2009-2010

25. Goals # 3: Students will display the interpersonal skills conducive to positive business relationships.Program Outcome # 2: Students will display the interpersonal skills required to effectively work in an office environment. Program Quality Improvement Report 2009-2010

26. Goals # 1: Students will demonstrate an understanding of the broad foundations of business. Program Quality Improvement Report 2009-2010

27. Action Plan Increase Computer and Software training Improve Office Skills/Professionalism Improve Interpersonal Skills Program Quality Improvement Report 2009-2010

28. Action plan for Student-Learning or Service Outcomes Program Quality Improvement Report 2009-2010

29. Published Data Program Quality Improvement Report 2009-2010

30. Program Quality Improvement Report 2009-2010