Quality of courses the student wanted at times the student wanted: 1.9 = Very Satisfied. Major Strengths of the Program Necessity of Degree Program and the Program’s Courses The Associate in Science for Elementary Education degree program was selected by an average of 181 students per year during the review period from 2004 2010. The program was successfully completed – by an average of 110 students per year during the review period, indicating achievement of these students’ personal development goals respective to associate degree completion. This is a degree program with a demand level indicating relevance to individuals in the community. Because SSC is a two-year college, some LAH students will complete their associates degrees at SSC, but many will also transfer to a four-year institution before completion of the associates degree. The LAH division also offers many courses in general education that are necessary for all students to take, regardless of their declared majors. Relevance of Courses to Society Students in the LAH degree programs may select from a variety of specific courses in the arts, communications, and humanities, which vary in content and have the purpose of broadening students’ perspectives towards human life and cultural diversity. Experienced Faculty The LAH faculty is experienced and stable: 50% of the full-time faculty are tenured; 40% of the faculty have taught at SSC for nine or more years; 70% of the full-time faculty have taught at SSC for five or more years; and 30% have multiple graduate degrees. Of the adjunct faculty, 32% have taught at SSC for nine or more years; 58% have taught at SSC for five or more years; and 21% hold multiple graduate degrees. Involved Faculty The LAH faculty are involved in critical activities on campus. Division faculty serve as active members or leaders of Faculty Senate, Global Studies Program Committee, Professional Development Committee, Faculty Welfare Committee, Academic Issues Committee, Online Committee, Assessment of Student Learning Committee, Accreditation / Self-Study, and Scholarship Committee. Division faculty also serve as faculty sponsors of student organizations such as Art Club, Native American Student Association, Sigma Kappa Delta English Honor Society for Two-year Colleges, and SSC’s The Muse – literary anthology. Informed Faculty LAH faculty regularly attend the CEP Transfer Matrix meeting to ensure the LAH courses are comparable in currency, academic rigor, and relevancy to similar courses at other institutions. Faculty regularly attend professional development opportunities as well in order to stay aware of recent changes or issues within their respective disciplines.
Quality of courses the student wanted at times the student wanted: 1.9 = Very Satisfied. Major Strengths of the Program Necessity of Degree Program and the Program’s Courses The Associate in Science for Elementary Education degree program was selected by an average of 181 students per year during the review period from 2004 – 2010. The program was successfully completed by an average of 110 students per year during the review period, indicating achievement of these students’ personal development goals respective to associate degree completion. This is a degree program with a demand level indicating relevance to individuals in the community. Because SSC is a two-year college, some LAH students will complete their associates degrees at SSC, but many will also transfer to a four-year institution before completion of the associates degree. The LAH division also offers many courses in general education that are necessary for all students to take, regardless of their declared majors. Relevance of Courses to Society Students in the LAH degree programs may select from a variety of specific courses in the arts, communications, and humanities, which vary in content and have the purpose of broadening students’ perspectives towards human life and cultural diversity. Experienced Faculty The LAH faculty is experienced and stable: 50% of the full-time faculty are tenured; 40% of the faculty have taught at SSC for nine or more years; 70% of the full-time faculty have taught at SSC for five or more years; and 30% have multiple graduate degrees. Of the adjunct faculty, 32% have taught at SSC for nine or more years; 58% have taught at SSC for five or more years; and 21% hold multiple graduate degrees. Involved Faculty The LAH faculty are involved in critical activities on campus. Division faculty serve as active members or leaders of Faculty Senate, Global Studies Program Committee, Professional Development Committee, Faculty Welfare Committee, Academic Issues Committee, Online Committee, Assessment of Student Learning Committee, Accreditation / Self-Study, and Scholarship Committee. Division faculty also serve as faculty sponsors of student organizations such as Art Club, Native American Student Association, Sigma Kappa Delta English Honor Society for Two-year Colleges, and The Muse – SSC’s literary anthology. Informed Faculty LAH faculty regularly attend the CEP Transfer Matrix meeting to ensure the LAH courses are comparable in currency, academic rigor, and relevancy to similar courses at other institutions. Faculty regularly attend professional development opportunities as well in order to stay aware of recent changes or issues within their respective disciplines.
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