The college should be making improvements based on student learning outcomes assessment, and we need to continue to document and share the improvements and progress you have already made. This is extremely important. Did you make any changes in your CLO statements during the last 4-year cycle that ended in 2012, or any changes this year? Please explain what you accomplished. Did you make any improvements in the areas of teaching and instruction processes, your courses, or your program? Please explain and provide details about your efforts! Yes, changes have been made to our CLO statements. on discussions, we determined some courses had too many outcomes. The following CLO changes were made during this period: * SPCOM 100 CLOs were rewritten to demonstrate clear and measurable outcomes. * SPCOM 102 CLO #2 was changed to reflect a singular rather than dual focus. * 104 CLOs were rewritten to demonstrate clear and measurable outcomes. * SPCOM 106 CLOs were rewritten to demonstrate clear and measurable outcomes. * SPCOM 122 CLO #3 was changed to create a more measurable outcome. * SPCOM 123 CLO #4 was eliminated due to its immeasurability. * SPCOM 130 CLOs were rewritten to demonstrate clear and measurable outcomes. Also, during the spring 2012 semester, the Speech Communication faculty established a Communication Studies Lab. The primary goal of the lab is to support student success in Speech Communication courses. The department uses the lab to help students develop presentation outlines, conduct academic research, practice presentations, and reduce communication apprehension. The Communication Studies Lab attendance increased from Spring 2012 to Spring 2013 at a rate of 117% (57 to 124 students). Room utilization of the practice rooms increased from Spring 2012 to Spring 2013 at a rate of 97.5% (125 to 247 students). We are currently working at maximum capacity in the lab and are seeking an alliance with the Integrated Learning Center to increase lab hours in order to serve more students. This relationship will also help faculty assess the impact of the lab in a more organized and comprehensive manner.
The college should be making improvements based on student learning outcomes assessment, and we need to continue to document and share the improvements and progress you have already made. This is extremely important. Did you make any changes in your CLO statements during the last 4-year cycle that ended in 2012, or any changes this year? Please explain what you accomplished. Did you make any improvements in the areas of teaching and instruction processes, your courses, or your program? Please explain and provide details about your efforts! Yes, changes have been made to our CLO statements. on discussions, we determined some courses had too many outcomes. The following CLO changes were made during this period: * SPCOM 100 CLOs were rewritten to demonstrate clear and measurable outcomes. * SPCOM 102 CLO #2 was changed to reflect a singular rather than dual focus. * 104 CLOs were rewritten to demonstrate clear and measurable outcomes. * SPCOM 106 CLOs were rewritten to demonstrate clear and measurable outcomes. * SPCOM 122 CLO #3 was changed to create a more measurable outcome. * SPCOM 123 CLO #4 was eliminated due to its immeasurability. * SPCOM 130 CLOs were rewritten to demonstrate clear and measurable outcomes. Also, during the spring 2012 semester, the Speech Communication faculty established a Communication Studies Lab. The primary goal of the lab is to support student success in Speech Communication courses. The department uses the lab to help students develop presentation outlines, conduct academic research, practice presentations, and reduce communication apprehension. The Communication Studies Lab attendance increased from Spring 2012 to Spring 2013 at a rate of 117% (57 to 124 students). Room utilization of the practice rooms increased from Spring 2012 to Spring 2013 at a rate of 97.5% (125 to 247 students). We are currently working at maximum capacity in the lab and are seeking an alliance with the Integrated Learning Center to increase lab hours in order to serve more students. This relationship will also help faculty assess the impact of the lab in a more organized and comprehensive manner.
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