FISH MANAGEMENT AND AQUACULTURE MAJOR Of the Recreation and Wildlife Technology Plan for Assessment of Student Academic Achievement 2009-2010 From the Mission of Hocking College Hocking College is an innovative, experience-based technical college that nurtures learning and learner success. Mission of Academic Affairs Unit Nurtures learning and learner success. Mission of School of Natural Resources and Ecological Sciences To prepare individuals for careers as technicians in the natural resources profession. Emphasis is placed on basic theory, developing a sustained positive work ethic, and the practical application of the development of the competencies and outcomes required for entry-level positions in the natural resources industry. Mission of Fish Management and Aquaculture Major To prepare individuals for careers with land, water and resource management agencies, both public and private, in such positions as fish and wildlife conservation aides, fish hatchery technicians, soil conservation service technicians, and private fish culture owner/operator and to provide a background sufficient for growth and advancement in the fish and aquaculture profession. Central Objective Graduates of the Fish and Aquaculture Major will be well prepared for entry-level employment. IP0910FishMgt&Aqua/1
Success Skills The following general outcomes are life and work skills cultivated in all students seeking the Associate Degree. 1. Communicates effectively. 2. Demonstrates math skills. 3. Demonstrates learning, critical thinking and problem solving skills. 4. Maintains professional skills and attitudes. 5. Practices human relations skills. 6. Demonstrates knowledge of science and the environment. 7. Demonstrates community, cultural, and global awareness. 8. Maintains a code of ethics. Program Outcomes The following outcomes express additional, particular skills, behaviors, and attitudes cultivated in students seeking the Associate Degree in Fish Management and Aquaculture. 1. Demonstrates fish management skills. 2. Collects, analyzes and interprets data. 3. Uses scientific method and ecological concepts to manage and/or propagate aquatic ecosystems and organisms. 4. Demonstrates proficiency with written and verbal skills. 5. Demonstrates computer and technological skills. 6. Operates equipment safely. 7. Uses trade skills to maintain facilities and equipment. 8. Demonstrates aquaculture techniques. 9. Develops skills to obtain certifications appropriate to the profession. 10. Demonstrates basic management and leadership skills. 11. Exhibits professional and ethical behavior. The Success Skills and Program Outcomes combine to form a single set of skills, behaviors, and attitudes determined desirable for entry-level practitioners in Fish Management and Aquaculture, for graduates transferring to four-year institutions, and for educated citizens. IP0910FishMgt&Aqua/2
Criteria for Assessing Student Academic Achievement 1. The aggregate score for each Program Outcome evaluated by graduates of the Fish Management and Aquaculture program on a survey will be 3.5 or higher (on a 5-point scale), indicating the graduates satisfaction with their Hocking College preparation for entry-level work. * Number of graduates: Number of graduate surveys returned: Program Outcome ** 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Overall Aggregate Aggregate * Source of information: Hocking College Graduate Surveys ** Refer to page 2 of this report for a complete list of Program Outcomes. No graduates responded during this reporting period. No graduates responded to the survey during the previous reporting period. Does this analysis support conclusions drawn from other assessment data analyzed for 2009-2010? Please elaborate. - No data was available for analysis. IP0910FishMgt&Aqua/3
2. The aggregate score for each Success Skill evaluated by graduates of the Fish Management and Aquaculture program on a survey will be 3.5 or higher (on a 5-point scale), indicating the graduates satisfaction with their Hocking College preparation in life/job skills. * Number of Responses Success Skill** 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Overall Aggregate * Source of information: Hocking College Graduate Surveys ** For a complete listing of the Success Skills see page 2 of this report. No data was available for analysis. Last year, one hundred graduates from twenty-eight (28) programs of study evaluated the Success Skills on an electronic survey indicating satisfaction with their Hocking College preparation in life /job skills. The overall aggregate of 3.93 exceeded the goal of 3.5 or higher (on a five-point scale). In addition, all of the individual Success Skill aggregates were rated above goal.. Does this analysis support conclusions drawn from other assessment data analyzed for 2009-2010? Please elaborate. No data was available for analysis IP0910FishMgt&Aqua/4
3. The aggregate score for each Program Outcome evaluated by employers of Fish Management and Aquaculture graduates on a survey will be 3.5 or higher (on a 5-point scale), indicating betterthan-satisfactory to superior performance. * Number of employer surveys mailed: Number of employer surveys received: Program Outcome Aggregate 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Overall * Source of information: Hocking College Employer Surveys ** Refer to page 2 of this report for a complete list of Program Outcomes. No data was available for analysis No employer data was available during the previous reporting period. Does this analysis support conclusions drawn from other assessment data analyzed for 2009-2010? Please elaborate. No data was available for analysis IP0910FishMgt&Aqua/5
4. The aggregate score for each Success Skill evaluated by employers of Fish Management and Aquaculture graduates on a survey will be 3.5 or higher (on a 5-point scale), indicating betterthan-satisfactory to superior performance. * Number of employer surveys mailed: Number of employer surveys received: Success Skill Aggregate 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Overall * Source of information: Hocking College Employer Surveys ** Refer to page 2 of this report for a complete list of Success Skills. No data was available for analysis No employer data was available for the previous reporting period. Does this analysis support conclusions drawn from other assessment data analyzed for 2009-2010? Please elaborate. No data was available for analysis IP0910FishMgt&Aqua/6
5. Fifty percent of Fish Management and Aquaculture graduates responding to a survey will report employment in wildlife or a related field, or the pursuit of additional education, within one year after graduation. Data gathered for 2009-2010*: Total number of graduates: 9 Number of responses including surveys, phone calls, & faculty input: 9 Number of graduates employed related to technology: 2 Number of graduates employed unrelated to technology: 1 Number of graduates in military service Number of graduates continuing education: 3 Number of graduates continuing education and employed: Number of graduates seeking employment: 2 Number of graduates not in work force Number of graduates "Unknown" 1 * Source of information: Hocking College Graduate Surveys No data was available for this reporting period. Last year, 87% of graduates responded that the goal was met since 38% reported employment related to that technology or 38% had continuing education in the technology. Does this analysis support conclusions drawn from other assessment data analyzed for 2009-2010? Please elaborate. This is the only criterion that addresses employment and/or continuing education information. IP0910FishMgt&Aqua/7
6. Aggregate scores for each skill evaluated on a project by students in the Fish Management II course will be 3.5 or higher (on a 5-point scale), indicating better-than-adequate to superior performance. FISH MANAGEMENT II Number of students evaluated: 33 Skill Aggregate 1. Written Report for Project A. Quality of writing 4.1 B. Bathymetric Maps 4.1 C. Evaluation of pond conditions 4.0 D. Proposed management plan 4.1 E. Research 4.1 F. Format 4.1 G. Sound scientific sampling 4.0 H. Record, organize, & analyze data 4.0 2. Oral Presentation about the Project A. Content (support of ideas) 4.1 B. Presentation skills 4.1 C. Clarity 4.1 D. Conciseness 4.2 E. Response to questions 4.1 3. Evaluation of Skills Needed to Complete the Project A. Equipment operating skills 4.1 B. Maintenance of equipment and facilities 4.3 C. Capture, handle, and mark fish 4.4 D. Work ethics and participation 4.1 Overall Aggregate 4.2 This year, an overall aggregate score of 4.2 (on a 5-point scale) was reported for 33students. The overall aggregate exceeded the goal of 3.5 as did the individual aggregates for each of the skills. Last year, an overall aggregate score of 3.9 (on a 5-point scale) was reported for 38 students. The overall aggregate exceeded the goal of 3.5 as did the individual aggregates for each of the skill area except for presentation skills. Program change planned for 2010-2011 as a result of this analysis: No Change No change IP0910FishMgt&Aqua/8
7. Aggregate scores for each skill evaluated for students in the Fish Management II course will be 3.5 or higher (on a 5-point scale), indicating more-than-adequate performance. Note: These skills are also evaluated in the Practicum. FISH MANAGEMENT II Number of students evaluated: 33 Skill Aggregate Demonstrates Field I.D. Skills and knowledge of life histories 3.9 Demonstrates equipment operating skills 4.0 Bathymetric and habitat mapping abilities 4.0 Written and oral communication skills 3.7 Maintenance of equipment and facilities 4.2 Capture, handle, and mark fish 4.5 Ability to conduct sound scientific sampling 4.1 Ability to record, organize, and analyze data 4.2 Work ethics and participation 4.1 Overall 4.1 This year, an overall aggregate of 4.1(on a 5-point scale) was reported for 33 students related to the skills evaluated in the Fish Management II course exceeding the 3.5 goal. In addition, all skill areas were rated above goal. Last year, an overall aggregate of 4.1(on a 5-point scale) was reported for 29 students related to the skills evaluated in the Fish Management II course exceeding the 3.5 goal. In addition, all skill areas were rated above goal. Program change planned for 2010-2011as a result of this analysis: No change No change IP0910FishMgt&Aqua/9
8. Aggregate scores for each skill evaluated for students in the course Fish Culture III will be 3.5 or higher (on a 5-point scale), indicating more-than-adequate performance. FISH CULTURE III Number of students evaluated: 13 Skill Aggregate Demonstrates Field I.D. Skills and knowledge of life histories 3,8 Demonstrates fish culture equipment operating skills 4.1 Demonstrates plant I.D. skills and method of control 4.2 Demonstrates ability in fertilization, spawning, water quality, and fish habitat manipulation 4.0 Written and oral communication skills 3.9 Maintenance of equipment and facilities 4.0 Captures, handles, and transports fish 4.6 Demonstrates fish pathogen I.D. skills and control methods 3.7 Demonstrates ability to compute, record, and organize data 4.0 Work ethics and participation 4.0 Overall 4.0 This year, an overall aggregate of 4.0 (on a 5-point scale) was reported for 13students related to the skills evaluated in the Fish Culture III course exceeding the 3.5 goal. Additionally, all skill areas were rated above goal. Last year, an overall aggregate of 3.9 (on a 5-point scale) was reported for 11 students related to the skills evaluated in the Fish Culture III course exceeding the 3.5 goal. Additionally, all skill areas were rated above goal except for demonstrates plant identification skills and method of control. Program change planned for 2010-2011 as a result of this analysis N0 change No Change IP0910FishMgt&Aqua/10
9. The aggregate score for each skill evaluated by on-site practicum supervisors for Fish Management and Aquaculture students will be 3.5 or higher (on a 5-point scale), indicating better than adequate to excellent performance. FISH MANAGEMENT & AQUACULTURE PRACTICUM Number of on-site practicum supervisor evaluations: 4 Practicum Skills** Aggregate Responses 1. Identifies plants and fish with and without key/field guides and uses basic life histories. 4.00 4 2. Demonstrates safe use and operation of fish culture or fish management equipment (safe use of boats, basic equipment, machinery, etc.). 3. Demonstrates ability in fish culture or fish management aquatic habitat manipulation (spawning, structure, substrate, fertilizing, water quality, weed control, etc.). 4.50 4 4.50 4 4. Interacts with the public and coworkers in a professional manner. 4.75 4 5. Maintains equipment, vehicles, grounds, and facilities 4.50 4 6. Captures, samples, handles, harvests, hauls, and marks fish using appropriate techniques. 4.25 4 7. Communicates effectively in written and oral communications (reports, speeches, presentations, correspondences, public relations, etc.). 4.00 4 8. Demonstrates ability to compute, record, and organize data. 4.50 4 Overall Aggregate 4.37 This year, the overall aggregate score for skills evaluated by on-site practicum supervisors was 4.37 for this reporting period. Additionally, as of the individual skill aggregates were rated above goal. It should be noted that four students were evaluated. Last year, the overall aggregate score for skills evaluated by on-site practicum supervisors was 4.37 for this reporting period. Additionally, as of the individual skill aggregates were rated above goal. It should be noted that five students were evaluated. Program change planned for 2010-2011as a result of this analysis: No change No change IP0910FishMgt&Aqua/11
10. The aggregate score for each Success Skill evaluated by on-site practicum supervisors for Fish Management and Aquaculture students will be 3.5 or higher (on a 5-point scale), indicating better than adequate to excellent performance. FISH MANAGEMENT & AQUACULTURE PRACTICUM Number of evaluations: 4 Success Skill ** Aggregate Responses 1 4.75 4 2 4.25 4 3 4.50 4 4 4.75 4 5 3.5 4 6 4.5 4 7 4 4 8 4.5 4 Overall 4.34 * For a complete list of Success Skills, see page 2 of this report. This year, an overall aggregate score for each Success Skill evaluated by on-site practicum supervisors during this reporting period was 4.34 (on a 5-point scale). The individual aggregates for each success skill were also rated above goal. Last year, an overall aggregate score for each Success Skill evaluated by on-site practicum supervisors during this reporting period was 4.45 (on a 5-point scale). The individual aggregates for each success skill were also rated above goal. Program change planned for 2010-2011 as a result of this analysis: No Change No Change IP0910FishMgt&Aqua/12
11. One hundred percent of students who earn the associate degree in the Fish Management and Aquaculture major will pass a fish identification test with a score of 92 percent or above. Number of students tested: 46 Number of students who passed exam with 92% or higher: 43 Note: The exam required identification of fish to the species level of classification. It consisted of 25 of the most common game fish from Ohio and the central U.S. For the 2009/10reporting period, 43 students passed the fish identification test with a score of 92% or better. This 93.4% success rate fell below the goal of 100%. For the 2008/09 reporting period, 31 students passed the fish identification test with a score of 92% or better. This 91% success rate fell below the goal of 100%. Program change planned for 2010-2011 as a result of this analysis: No change No change IP0910FishMgt&Aqua/13
12. The aggregate score for each Program Outcome evaluated by students of the Fish Management & Aquaculture program on the 6th Quarter Survey will be 3.5 or higher (on a 5-point scale), indicating the students satisfaction with their Hocking College preparation for entry-level work. Number of 6 th Quarter Surveys: Program Outcomes* Aggregates 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Overall Aggregate * For a complete listing of the Program Outcomes see page 2 of this report. No data was available for analysis. Last year, the overall aggregate score for each Program outcome evaluated by students on the sixth quarter survey was 4.45 exceeding the goal of 3.5 or higher (on a 5-point scale). All individual aggregates exceeded the goal. Program change planned for 2010-2011 as a result of this analysis: No data was available for analysis. No data was available for analysis. IP0910FishMgt&Aqua/14
13. The aggregate score for each Success Skill evaluated by students of the Fish Management & Aquaculture program on the 6th Quarter Survey will be 3.5 or higher (on a 5-point scale), indicating the students satisfaction with their Hocking College preparation for life/job skills. Number of Surveys: Success Skills* Aggregates 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Overall * For a complete listing of the Success Skills see page 2 of this report. No data was available for analysis. Last year, the overall aggregate score for each Success Skill evaluated by students on the sixth quarter survey was 4.46 exceeding the goal of 3.5 or higher (on a 5-point scale). All individual aggregates exceeded the goal. Program change planned for 2010-2011 as a result of this analysis: No data was available for analysis. No data was available for analysis. IP0910FishMgt&Aqua/15
14. Aggregate scores for each component evaluated on a math work sheet project reflecting typical fish disease/health math will be will be 7.0 or higher (on a 10-point scale), indicating proficient to exemplary performance. This project completed by students in the course Fish Pathology (FMAQ 271) enables assessment of the Success Skill-Demonstrates Math Skills. FISH PATHOLOGY Number of students evaluated: 17 Math Skill Uses appropriate math to solve problem 7 Accuracy results tally correctly 7 All figures and values have appropriate units 6 Computes area and volumes correctly 8 Uses algebraic expressions to solve problems correctly 8 Solves word problems 7 Translates word problems into an expression 7 Overall 7.1 This year, the overall aggregate score for each component evaluated on the math worksheet was 7.1meeting the goal of 7.0 or higher (on a 10-point scale). All individual aggregates exceeded the goal except for all figures and values have appropriate units. Last year, the overall aggregate score for each component evaluated on the math worksheet was 7.0 meeting the goal of 7.0 or higher (on a 10-point scale). All individual aggregates exceeded the goal except for all figures and values have appropriate units and uses algebraic expressions to solve problems correctly. Students are having problems of coping with mechanics of basic math and paying attention to detail in writing answers. Program change planned for 2010-2011as a result of this analysis: No Change No Change IP0910FishMgt&Aqua/16
15. Aggregate scores for the science Success skill evaluated for students in the Fish Management II Capstone (FMAQ 238) will be 3.5 or higher (on a 5-point scale), indicating proficient to exemplary performance. FISH MANAGEMENT II CAPSTONE Number of students evaluated: 33 Science Skill Demonstrates knowledge of basic scientific principles 4.2 Uses scientific methods to solve problems 4.3 Demonstrates sound ecological principles 4.1 Overall 4.2 This year, the overall aggregate score for each science skill evaluated by students on the sixth quarter survey was 4.20 exceeding the goal of 3.5 or higher (on a 5-point scale). All individual aggregates exceeded the goal. Last year, the overall aggregate score for each science skill evaluated by students on the sixth quarter survey was 4.20 exceeding the goal of 3.5 or higher (on a 5-point scale). All individual aggregates exceeded the goal. Program change planned for 2010-2011 as a result of this analysis: No Change No Change IP0910FishMgt&Aqua/17