School of Information Sciences (SIS) - Assessment Plan - Ronald L. Larsen

1. School of Information Sciences (SIS) - Assessment Plan -Ronald L. Larsen Undergraduate Information Sciences Program (BSIS)

2. SIS Dept Lib & Info Sci (DLIS) Dept Info Sci & Tele (DIST) MLIS Ph.D. BSIS MSIS MST Ph.D. Prior to 2006 Re-organization • Departments accentuate disciplinary differences • Employment market suggests increasing need for multidisciplinary skills • Students losing interest in undergraduate program as offered

3. After 2006 Re-organization SIS Undergraduate Graduate Programs BSIS Tele IST LIS • Fosters collaboration among faculty across the disciplines • Transforms BSIS from “stepchild” of MSIS to feeder for all graduate programs • Broadens the appeal and relevance of the program to changing employer needs

4. Information Systems (9) Core (18 credits) Capstone, Internship, or Ind. Study (3) User Centered Design (9) Networks & Security (9) Assessment Stages Principles & Uses Specialized Knowledge Leadership & Mgmt Placement The Undergraduate Curriculum

5. Assessment Stages Principles & Uses Specialized Knowledge Leadership & Mgmt Placement Principles & Uses • Learning Outcomes • Understand the core principles of programming, databases, computer operations, systems analysis, networking and human computer interaction. • Assessment Methods • A committee of 3 faculty members will review a random sample of the exams, projects, and papers of 12 students from across the core courses biannually. • Standards of Comparison • At least 9 of those students will have demonstrated conceptual understanding and/or practical proficiency in the use of the primary constructs taught in the core courses. • Conceptual understanding will be evaluated from exams and papers. • Proficiency will be judged by assessing a working example of an assignment. (e.g., Interface, code project)

6. Assessment Stages Principles & Uses Specialized Knowledge Leadership & Mgmt Placement Specialized Knowledge • Learning Outcomes • Students will possess specialized knowledge in at least one concentration, making them competitive in the marketplace. • Assessment Methods • Ten recent graduates who have entered the workforce in positions aligning with their concentrations will be randomly selected. A questionnaire will be sent to each employer within one year of hiring, requesting their assessment of student preparation. • Standards of Comparison • 80% of the employer assessments should rate student preparation as “very good” or higher.

7. Assessment Stages Principles & Uses Specialized Knowledge Leadership & Mgmt Placement Leadership & Management (1) • Learning Outcomes • Students will possess an understanding of how information systems are used on a local, national and global basis and how they add value to an individual, organization or society. • Assessment Methods • A committee of three faculty members appointed by the Dean will annually interview a sample of five students who completed an internship experience, capstone course or independent study course. • Standards of Comparison • At least four interviewed students should be able to present their experience clearly and explain how their work affects individuals, groups or society.

8. Assessment Stages Principles & Uses Specialized Knowledge Leadership & Mgmt Placement Leadership & Management (2) • Learning Outcomes • Students willdemonstrate leadership and project management capabilities with large and small groups. • Assessment Methods • The percentage of students who complete a capstone course, hold a campus leadership position, manage a class-assigned project team or complete a project management course will be tabulated annually. • Four students meeting the requirement will be interviewed by a faculty committee appointed by the Dean annually. • Standards of Comparison • At least 25% BSIS students should meet this requirement prior to graduation. • Students should be able to critique their leadership experience, giving examples of tools and techniques used and results achieved.

9. Assessment Stages Principles & Uses Specialized Knowledge Leadership & Mgmt Placement Placement • Learning Outcomes • Graduates will be successfully placed in appropriate occupations or admitted to graduate schools. • Assessment Methods • Annual surveys of job placement, titles, and salaries. • Annual surveys of application and acceptance to graduate study. • Standards of Comparison • Placement rates should be over 90% within 6 months of graduation and over 30% of the placements should be with major, national corporations. • 80% of those students seeking graduate education should be successful.

10. Summary • Assessment process particularly timely for the undergraduate program during its transformation • Experience needed to inform the development of tractable, efficient processes • Annual meta-assessment recommended in Council of Deans to share experiences and lessons learned