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Title: Computer Science Department Program Improvement Plan


1
Computer Science Department Program Improvement
Plan
  • December 3, 2004

2
ABET (CAC) Standards
  • The program must have documented, measurable
    objectives.
  • The programs objectives must include expected
    outcomes for graduating students.
  • Data relative to the objectives must be routinely
    collected and documented, and used in program
    assessments.
  • The extent to which each program objective is
    being met must be periodically assessed.

3
ABET (CAC) Standards (contd)
  • The results of the programs periodic assessments
    must be used to help identify opportunities for
    program improvement.
  • The results of the programs assessments and the
    actions taken based on the results must be
    documented.

4
CS Program Improvement Plan - Main Components
  • Gathering input from constituents on a regular
    basis
  • Establishing meaningful student learning outcomes
    for each course in the program
  • Implementing an ongoing cyclical process for
    systematically directly assessing student
    learning with respect to our established Program
    Objectives and Expected Student Outcomes

5
Gathering Input from Constituents
  • Mechanisms
  • Senior Exit Surveys given each semester
  • Meetings every semester with the Industrial
    Advisory Board
  • Alumni Surveys conducted every three years
  • Employer Surveys conducted every three years

6
Gathering Input from Constituents (contd)
  • Input Solicited
  • Opinions regarding the program objectives and
    expected outcomes
  • Feedback regarding the quality of the program
  • Subjective assessments of student learning

7
Establishing Learning Outcomes for each Course
  • A plan is in place to review existing learning
    outcomes and/or create them for all courses in
    the computer science program.
  • By the end of this semester this will be
    completed for all required computer science
    courses.
  • The remaining courses will be addressed over the
    next two years.

8
Process for Direct Assessment of Program
Objectives and Outcomes
  • At the beginning of the (calendar) year an
    assessment plan is put in place.
  • The plan is carried out during the year.
  • At the beginning of the next year the results are
    evaluated, program improvements are made if
    indicated, and a new plan is created.

9
Computer ScienceProgram Objectives
  • Create an understanding of the principles of
    computer science and problem solving.
  • Build an awareness of computing practices in
    industry and emerging technologies, emphasizing a
    working knowledge of current software design and
    development techniques.

10
Computer ScienceProgram Objectives (contd)
  • Provide a broad education that enables graduates
    to understand the impact of computing
    technologies in a societal context.
  • Provide a computer science education that enables
    our graduates to pursue rewarding professional
    careers, graduate studies, and lifelong learning.

11
Expected Outcomes for Graduating Students for
Objective 1
  • Students will
  • Demonstrate a fundamental understanding of
    algorithms, data structures, software design,
    concepts of programming languages, and computer
    organization and architecture, and an awareness
    of the evolution and dynamic nature of the
    foundational core of computer science.
  • Demonstrate the ability to analyze and solve
    computing problems.

12
Expected Outcomes for Graduating Students for
Objective 1 (contd)
  1. Demonstrate knowledge of a variety of programming
    languages and a proficiency in at least one
    higher-level language.
  2. Demonstrate understanding of discrete
    mathematics, differential and integral calculus,
    and probability and statistics.
  3. Demonstrate the ability to collect, analyze, and
    interpret data

13
Expected Outcomes for Graduating Students for
Objective 2
  • Students will
  • Demonstrate an awareness of emerging technologies
    and the ability to evaluate and utilize currently
    available software development tools.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of the principles and
    practices for software design and development.

14
Expected Outcomes for Graduating Students for
Objective 2 (contd)
  1. Demonstrate the ability to successfully apply the
    principles and practices for software design and
    development to real problems.
  2. Demonstrate the ability to communicate
    effectively, both orally and in written form, and
    work in a team environment.

15
Expected Outcomes for Graduating Students for
Objective 3
  • Students will
  • Demonstrate familiarity with basic concepts,
    emerging technologies, and contemporary issues
    relating to the societal impacts of computing.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of professional and
    ethical considerations related to computing.

16
Expected Outcomes for Graduating Students for
Objective 4
  • Students will
  • Be competitive in the computing job market or be
    admitted to a good graduate program in computing.
  • Demonstrate an ability to acquire new knowledge
    in the computing discipline and to engage in
    life-long learning.

17
Process for Collecting Assessing Data Regarding
Program Objectives
  • The following activities take place each calendar
    year
  • At the first Department meeting of the spring
    semester, Course Group Coordinators are elected
    (selected) for each of our Course Groups. This
    set of Course Group Coordinators constitutes the
    Assessment Committee for the year.

18
Process for Collecting Assessing Data (contd)
  1. Prior to the second Department meeting of the
    spring semester, the Assessment Committee selects
    one or more program objectives and a specific set
    of expected student outcomes to be assessed
    during the current year.
  2. At the second Department meeting of the spring
    semester, the Assessment Committee presents its
    recommendations for assessment for to the
    department for approval.

19
Process for Collecting Assessing Data Regarding
(contd)
  1. Prior to the third Department meeting of the
    spring semester each Course Group prepares an
    assessment plan for the (calendar) year based on
    the objectives and outcomes selected for
    assessment.
  2. At the third Department meeting, each Course
    Group presents their assessment plan for
    Department approval.

20
Process for Collecting Assessing Data Regarding
(contd)
  1. The Course Group ensures that the planned and
    approved assessment activities are accomplished
    and prepares a final report, prior to the last
    Department meeting of the year, summarizing and
    evaluating the results of these activities.
  2. Prior to the first Department meeting of the
    spring semester the reports of all Course Groups
    are analyzed by the Assessment Committee and
    recommendations for program improvements are
    made.

21
Process for Collecting Assessing Data (contd)
  1. During the first meeting of the spring semester,
    the program improvement recommendations from the
    Assessment Committee are discussed, and the
    Department decides what actions are appropriate
    based on the recommendations. The process then
    loops back to step 1.

22
Process for Collecting Assessing Data (contd)
  • Additional activities conducted include
  • Each semester an Exit Survey is given to students
    near graduation (Comp 450 students) asking their
    opinions about the program.
  • Each semester one or more meetings of the
    Industrial Advisory Board are held.
  • Every three years an Employer Survey is
    conducted.
  • Every three years an Alumni Survey is conducted

23
Computer Science Department Assessment Plan
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Computer Science Department Assessment Plan
(contd)
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Computer Science Department Assessment Plan
(contd)
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Computer Science Department Assessment Plan
(contd)
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