Aero Program 1.Communication Skills Item analysis of exams, quizzes, problem Minimum passing grade in any subject area is 70%. Results are positive—no changes to be made 2. Critical Thinking and sets, etc. Assessment values are determined by averaging Information Literacy appropriate lab projects with written test scores. Plan purchasae of new equipment or 4.Personal Assignments based on rubrics Grading rubrics are used to determine point value for supplies needed for modified student Development labs which are then converted into a percentage activities Assignments based on checklists value. The two grade percentages (lab and lecture) are then averaged together. Students must achieve a Make changes in staffing plans Direct observation of performances, 70% or higher in the 44 subject areas. Students must structured practice or drills, “practical” also complete at least 1900 hours of instruction (400 We do not have a clear idea when we will exams, small group work, etc. General, 750 Airframe, 750 Powerplant). implement the desired changes. The staffing situation is currently being address with no Capstone projects or final summative The assessment for the AMT program has been in solution in sight and the current budget will assessment place for a number of years. We use attendance not support the cost of purchasing all the records and a number of course-embedded new equipment needed. assessments as an intregal part of our program assessment. The system works well and is in compliance with the Federal Aviation Regulations. Students completing the program are well prepared for their certification exams. Certification tests are administered by an FAA Mechanics Designated Examiner and a C.A.T.S. test proctor. These examiners have observed that the students who have completed the program are adequately prepared to take these exams. A couple areas of concern are the use of adjunct faculty and equipment repair / replacement costs. One faculty position is staffed for one half the semester with an adjunct instructor, then we must hire a different instructor to complete the second half of the semester. We feel this may have a negative impact on student success.
Aero Program 1.Communication Skills 2. Critical Thinking and Information Literacy 4.Personal Development Item analysis of exams, quizzes, problem sets, etc. Assignments based on rubrics Assignments based on checklists Direct observation of performances, structured practice or drills, “practical” exams, small group work, etc. Capstone projects or final summative assessment Minimum passing grade in any subject area is 70%. Assessment values are determined by averaging appropriate lab projects with written test scores. Grading rubrics are used to determine point value for labs which are then converted into a percentage value. The two grade percentages (lab and lecture) are then averaged together. Students must achieve a 70% or higher in the 44 subject areas. Students must also complete at least 1900 hours of instruction (400 General, 750 Airframe, 750 Powerplant). The assessment for the AMT program has been in place for a number of years. We use attendance records and a number of course-embedded assessments as an intregal part of our program assessment. The system works well and is in compliance with the Federal Aviation Regulations. Students completing the program are well prepared for their certification exams. Certification tests are administered by an FAA Mechanics Designated Examiner and a C.A.T.S. test proctor. These examiners have observed that the students who have completed the program are adequately prepared to take these exams. A couple areas of concern are the use of adjunct faculty and equipment repair / replacement costs. One faculty position is staffed for one half the semester with an adjunct instructor, then we must hire a different instructor to complete the second half of the semester. We feel this may have a negative impact on student success. Results are positive—no changes to be made Plan purchasae of new equipment or supplies needed for modified student activities Make changes in staffing plans We do not have a clear idea when we will implement the desired changes. The staffing situation is currently being address with no solution in sight and the current budget will not support the cost of purchasing all the new equipment needed.