CSBSSW College Level Synthesis Report College Level Student Learning Outcome Summary Report Guidelines

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1 College Level Student Learning Outcome Summary Report Guidelines College of Behavioral and Social Sciences & Social Work Reporting Dean: Pui Yan Lam, Associate Dean Date: Major/Certificate Programs are required to assess at least one SLO per year; however, some may elect to assess more than one. This report is a summary of Major/Certificate Programs assessments in your college, including documented impact on student learning and how assessment results will be used to improve student learning. Part I Refer to the form, beginning on page 4, which has been pre populated with the academic programs that award a Major or Certificate in your college. For each SLO(s) assessed for the current year, check a, b, c, or d as appropriate (defined below): Program s: a) SLO is met after changes resulting from ongoing assessments, referencing assessment results from the previous year to highlight revisions; b) SLO is met, but with changes forthcoming; c) SLO is met without change required; d) department /program demonstrates closing the loop process from previous year s report Part II Provide 1 2 page summaries as appendices for each of the Major/Certificate Programs that have assessed SLO(s) in your college this year. Include the following details for each SLO assessed: 1. Strategies or processes used to gather student performance data, assessment instruments used, and a description of how and when assessments were conducted; 2. Description of how the assessment SLO results were/will be addressed through changes (e.g., course content, course sequence, program curriculum, learning environment or student advising), including a) plans to improve student learning based on assessment findings, and b) a broad timeline of how and when identified changes will be addressed in the upcoming year. 3. Description of revisions to the assessment process the results suggest are needed; and 4. Changes in college level resources and activities since the last SLO assessment report that will impact ongoing assessment processes for the department/program. 1 W riting the College Level SLO Synthesis Report: Guideline

2 Summary List of Academic Programs Awarding a Major or Certificate and SLOs Assessed Program ADST Interdisciplinary BA ADST Suicide Assessment, Management and Treatment Undergraduate Certificate SLO(s) assessed Apply critical thinking skills required to be an effective professional in the work environment. Compare and contrast the different models of addiction and categories of drugs of abuse to understand the cycle of addiction and addictive drugs that increase use. Identify factors related to the basic knowledge of the fundamental relationship between substance use disorders, mental health and suicide Demonstrate proficiency in assessing for suicide potential using an approved risk assessment tool a) SLO is met after changes resulting from ongoing assessments, referencing assessment results from the previous year to highlight revisions; b) SLO is met but with changes forthcoming c) SLO met without change required d) department /program demonstrates closing the loop process from previous year s report, the program has a continuousimprovement plan in place, the program has a continuousimprovement plan in place 2 W riting the College Level SLO Synthesis Report: Guideline

3 ADST Graduate Certificate Anthropology BA Children s Studies Communication Studies BA Evaluate the role of the public health model data, etiology, risk and protective factors, and trends in the prevention of suicide Obtain the competency based knowledge/skills required for working in addiction treatment Understand the underlying causes of addictions and approaches to intervention, including assessment, treatment, relapse prevention, case management, and self help. No report received CDST SLO One: Students will increase their ability to draw from a variety of disciplinary knowledge in addressing children s learning, development, wellbeing, or other important issues. Students will participate in community activities such as debate, internships or others that demonstrate applications of x, the program has a continuousimprovement plan in place None evident in the report 3 W riting the College Level SLO Synthesis Report: Guideline

4 Communication Studies MS communications study and training. To facilitate understanding of the fundamentals of research methodology as it is used in the field of communication with the emphasis on the development of quantitative and qualitative research designs, as well as interpretation and critical evaluation of findings. Criminal Justice BA Disability Studies Certificate Geography BA Government BA Students will be able to understand and apply various methodological and theoretical approaches for conducting research and evaluation with regards to criminal justice practices and policies. Demonstrate knowledge of the perceptions and beliefs about disability throughout history and in contemporary society No report received Demonstrate analytical and conceptual skills, reading skills, critical thinking and problem Not indicated None evident in the report 4 W riting the College Level SLO Synthesis Report: Guideline

5 solving skills and be able to effectively apply those skills to political issues. History BA History MA Interdisciplinary Studies BA: Liberal Arts Prior Learning ITDS Studies (ADST and PHIL covered in those programs sections) International Affairs BA: 1) Global Security Processes An ability to do original research in library, archival and electronic resources Writing proficiency on historical topics Analyze and interpret a wide spectrum of historical source materials. SLO #1: Students will understand historical studies, including historical methodology and selected aspects of modern historiography SLO #4: Students will think critically about historical information and historical problems. No report received Demonstrate mastery of and apply accurately key analytic concepts of the social sciences, Not indicated Not indicated Not indicated 5 W riting the College Level SLO Synthesis Report: Guideline

6 2) Global Socio Economic Process 3) Global Public Policy Military Science BA Psychology BA Psychology BS Psychology EdS (Face toface) Psychology EdS (Online) Psychology MS: Mental Health Counseling to cases, states, and regions around the world. Assisting Director to assess overall program developing assessment plan Students will use APA style effectively in empirically based reports, literature reviews and theoretical papers; Students will use APA style effectively in empirically based reports, literature reviews and theoretical papers; Students will know the varied models and methods of assessment and data collections for identifying strengths and needs, developing effective services and programs and measuring progress and outcomes. Assess community needs, design, implement and evaluate mental health programs and systems. 6 W riting the College Level SLO Synthesis Report: Guideline Some Some Focuses on resources needed Psychology MS: Describe and apply unknown to

7 School Counseling Emphasis Psychology MS: Clinical & General / Experimental Race and Cultural Studies Social Studies BAE: Elementary & Secondary Social Work BASW Social Work MSW the counseling theories and techniques that have proven to be the most applicable to the K 12 school population. Pose research questions and devise research strategies to answer them. Able to use both quantitative and qualitative methods of research Faculty revising program SLOs and developing assessment plan during (1) Understands chronology and cause and effect relationships in U.S World and Washington State History (2) The candidate enables student to develop and apply essential social studies concepts and skills Engage in research informed practice/ practice informed research The program provides evidence of writer of report No 7 W riting the College Level SLO Synthesis Report: Guideline

8 Sociology BA Women s Studies BA ongoing data collection and analysis and discusses how it uses assessment data to affirm and/or make changes in the explicit and implicit curriculum to enhance student performance The program appends the summary data for each measure used to assess the attainment of each competency for at least one academic year prior to the submission of the self study. Students will demonstrate an understanding of core concepts such as social structure, socialization, culture, identity, institutions power, inequality and social justice. Students will analyze connections among societal structures such as gender, race, class, age and sexuality that contribute to women s oppressions. 8 W riting the College Level SLO Synthesis Report: Guideline n/a No

9 PART II A. Summary of Assessment Results 24 out of 29 programs submitted their SLO assessment reports, a significant increase in response rate from the previous year. A tabulation of the results from Part I shows that: 2 of the 5 programs which did not submit their SLO reports assessment plan was under development for Interdisciplinary Studies and Race and Culture Studies 4 of the 24 programs assessed reported that (a) SLO met after changes resulting from ongoing assessments 8 of the 24 programs assessed reported that (b) SLO met without change required. 11 of the 24 programs assessed showed that (c) department/program demonstrates closing the loop process from previous year s report. 2 of the 24 programs did not indicate if SLOs were met. None of the reports concluded that SLOs not met. 18 of the 24 programs showing at least some closing the loop activities in response to assessment results. B. Summary of Data Collection Methods 1. Student Self Assessments through Survey: Children s Studies BA: surveys were administered at students entry point to he major in the Introduction to Children s Studies course (CDST 301) and the Senior Portfolio course (CDST 492). Psychology MS: a web based survey was administered to 1 st and 2 nd year students selfassessment regarding their perceptions of learning related to the selected SLO Social Work MSW: exit survey administered to the 2014 graduating cohort. 2. Course Assignments, Exams, Presentations or Portfolio: Addiction Studies Graduate Certificate: portfolio of client file in ADST542 Screening & Assessment of Co Occurring Disorders, relapse prevention plan in ADST509 Relapse Prevention 9 W riting the College Level SLO Synthesis Report: Guideline

10 Interdisciplinary Studies ADST BA: written assignments in ADST300, 430 and 420. Criminal Justice, BA: qualitative assessment of research portfolios in CRIM490 Senior Capstone Government, BA: Students papers and in class exams in GOVT317 American Political Thought International Affairs BA: students case studies and final papers submitted for GOVT326 European Politics. History, M.A: Multiple choice quiz administered to students in HIST501: Introduction to Historical Studies. Psychology B.A.: a Senior Capstone quiz was administered to both BA Psychology and BS Applied Psychology students enrolled in the course.. Sociology B.A.: qualitative analysis of essay from SOCi490 Senior Capstone course Women s Studies: discussion assignments (e.g. discussion leader assignment) and final project (manifesto created jointly by students) in WMST490 Senior Capstone. 3. Student Grades from Courses Social Studies BA: grades from history coursework and selected social studies courses (Methods and Capstone) 4. Multiple Methods History BA: Student self assessment in HIST390 The Historian as Detective and students final papers in HIST490. School Psychology Ed.S. (traditional) National Examination in School Psychology, summary of grades in PSYC526, PSYC552, and PSYC554; competency in internship; portfolio ratings. School Psychology Ed.S. (online) National Examination in School Psychology, competency in internship; portfolio ratings. 10 W riting the College Level SLO Synthesis Report: Guideline

11 MS Applied Psychology Mental Health group assignment in PSYC, application of ASCA National Model in internship, and evaluation of the teaching of a counselor in PSYC508. MS Applied Psychology School Counseling knowledge of theory in multiple courses; application of theory in PSYC697(Internship); teaching evaluation of counselor in PSYC508 (Classroom Management0 Social Work BASW: exit survey administered to senior in capstone course; assessment of two practice behaviors by Agency Field Instructors in students practicum sites; assignments in courses. C. Summary of Closing the Loop Efforts Most of the reports (18 out of 24) included a discussion of their closing the loop activities based on the SLO assessment report from Children s Studies, BA: Findings from the assessment are being considered preliminary and will become more evident at the end of the two year longitudinal assessment of all 12 SLOs. Some of the preliminary findings have been addressed in faculty meetings as an effort to begin closing the loop. Communication Studies, MS: The Department Graduate Advisory Committee was formed as the result of the previous assessment. The new Comprehensive Examination Exams option for graduation was developed and implemented. The MSC Curriculum Revision process has started. Disability Studies Undergraduate and Graduate Certificates: the curriculum was not changed but the methods of assessment were broadened and moved to the capstone course. Government, BA: To address the problem of students not retaining as much materials throughout the quarter, Powerpoint slides were posted to class Canvas site, learning assessment tests were created, bonus lectures were pout online to assist students in understanding materials, the department has also begun to use PLUS groups where experienced upper class students tutored the class International Affairs, BA: Case studies rather than large research papers were assigned to students in GOVT326; students were allowed to rewrite their first case studies if they found 11 W riting the College Level SLO Synthesis Report: Guideline

12 their initial grade unsatisfactory; two stage writing process to allow student to receive formal, graded feedback on their work before they submitted a final case study. History, BA: Report addresses the improvement needed for the assessment process in the department. Social Studies, BA: new tests were used, classroom exercises related to state standards were assigned; emphasis on assessment of student work and teacher pedagogy skills. Psychology, BA: Submitted new SLOS for both the BA Applied Psychology and BA Psycholoyg Programs. No substantial changes to curriculum made but are planning for an ternational assessment of the new SLO in the upcoming year. Ed.S. School Psychology: Provided guidance to candidates who were 2 nd and 3 rd year students in ; communicated with site supervisors so they understood the importance of our students working with parents and teachers in case studies; provided better guidance for students in selecting appropriate case studies. Ed.S. School Psychology (Online): Jamie Chaffin developed and taught PSYC602 online course which yielded strong outcomes in portfolios in 2014 cohort; received approval to offer a degree program through Graduate Studies and the State; PSYC 560 (Consultation) focused more on explicit feedback regarding the expectations of case study. Applied Psychology MS (Mental Health Counseling): No significant changes made due to increase workload of faculty. Changes for identified in report. Psychology, MS: No change was deemed necessary from the previous year. Social Work, BA: used new textbooks for SOWK468 (Social Work Research) and SOWK469 (Data Analysis); included more frequent article analysis assignments in SOWK469; continued with FLAIR assignments in SOWK468; increased the emphasis on single case design in SOWK468 and single case analysis in SOWK469 D. Revision to the Assessment Process There is a significant increase in completion rate in the SLO assessment reports from in the College of Social & Behavioral Sciences and Social Work. The quality of reports has also improved, and more departments and units discuss their closing the loop efforts in the reports submitted. 12 W riting the College Level SLO Synthesis Report: Guideline