The following is a summary of the 2017-2018 General Education Information Literacy survey. This survey asked students for feedback and for input on how to improve Information Literacy general education courses. 92% of 118 survey respondents are classified as freshman (63%) or sophomores (29%). 41% of respondents indicated that the Information Literacy course they took … [Read more...] about Summary of General Education Information Literacy Survey
The following is a summary of the Human Cultures General Education Survey for 2017-2018. This survey asked students for feedback and for input on how to improve Human Cultures general education courses. 60% of 414 respondents are classified as freshmen (27%) or sophomores (33%). 24% are classified as juniors. 50% of respondents stated that the Human Cultures course(s) … [Read more...] about Summary of the Human Cultures General Education Survey
by Sarah Gray “We have our lowest withdrawal rates this semester by far, than we’ve ever had! They aren’t getting better grades because it’s an easier course, it’s actually a more rigorous course, and through this process, I now realize that this is part of my job.” - Dr. Brooke Whisenhunt Background Psychology faculty members Dr. Brooke Whisenhunt and Dr. Danae Hudson are … [Read more...] about Closing the Loop: Student Learning in Introductory Psychology
By Dr. Keri Franklin Identifying a Problem The Criminology and Criminal Justice Department decided to begin with the end in mind to see if students were prepared for the writing expected in CRM 598, which was a capstone experience that required the completion of a policy analysis paper. Based on a review of student work and a discussion about what writing looks like in … [Read more...] about Closing the Loop: Student Learning in Criminology
by Dr. Keri Franklin What Do Today’s Wildlife Biologists Need to Know? Assessment for improvement is essential to the Biology Department. Conversations about student learning permeate hallway conversations. Through faculty conversations about student learning in the hallway, in department meetings, and an … [Read more...] about Closing the Loop: Student Learning in Biology