The 2015-2016 KU Sport Management Program Assessment Outcomes Program-Level Student Learning Outcomes Matrix Identify Each Student Learning Outcome and Measurement Tool(s) Identify the Benchmark Total Number of Students Observed Total Number of Students Meeting Expectation Assessment Results: Percentage of Students Meeting Expectation Assessment Results: 1. Does not meet 2. 3. Exceeds 4. Insufficient data SLO 1 - Demonstrate basic knowledge and understanding of fundamental principles requisite for professional success in the sport management profession. Project 32 30 93.7 Exceeds Direct Measure 2 Core Assignment acceptable 1364 1246 91.3 Exceeds 31 27 87.1 SLO 2 - Demonstrate the ability to apply an understanding of ethics to the professional arena. SPT320 93 90 96.8 Exceeds Indirect Measure 2 Senior Exit Survey acceptable will strongly agree or agree on selective item 31 30 96.8 Exceeds 39 33 84.6 SLO 3 - Demonstrate the ability to think critically, to creatively problem-solve, and to utilize quantitative analysis. Direct Measure Portfolio 32 31 96.9 Exceeds Indirect Measure 2 Senior Exit Survey will strongly agree or agree on 124 120 96.8 Exceeds selective item SLO 4 - Demonstrate the ability, to communicate effectively in oral and written form and to work collaboratively.
Portfolio Direct Measure 2 SPT305 Indirect Measure 2 Senior Exit Survey will strongly agree or agree on selective item 32 31 96.9 Exceeds 55 51 92.7 Exceeds 117 109 93.2 Exceeds SLO 5 - Demonstrate the ability to use technology effectively in the application of sport management practice. SPT305 59 48 81.4 SLO 6 - Demonstrate the ability to articulate the global scope of sport and recognize diversity issues in sport management. SPT345 120 113 94.2 Exceeds acceptable **Explanation of course action for intended outcomes not realized:
Program-Level Operational Effectiveness Outcomes Matrix Identify Each Operational Effectiveness Goal and Measurement Tool(s) Identify the Benchmark Data Summary OG#1 - Recruit, hire and retain diverse, high quality faculty and staff Hiring Department Mentoring Program SM PET Committee will have at least a pool of 16 candidates when a SM faculty position is open. SM Faculty will participate in the Department Mentoring Program during their first five years of their tenure. will have a SM PET meeting once per year. Assessment Results: 1. Does not meet 2. 3. Exceeds 4. Insufficient data 19 applications received for a tenure tract faculty position All two tenure tract faculty members participate in the Department Mentoring program. Had 4 SM PET meetings during the 2015-2016 year Exceeds OG #2 - Recruit and retain quality students to meet local and global demands of the sport industry Graduation Requirements 70% of SM students will graduate with a GPA of 2.65 or. OG #3 - Provide students with the opportunity for professional growth Member of Sport Management Student Club Program Evaluation SLAM club will recruit 20% of the majors to be a member of the Sport Management Club. KU internship Committee will have a meeting once per year. 77% of students graduated with a GPA of 2.65 or. 50 majors have the SLAM membership (target #: 66). Had one KU internship supervisor meeting and two the department internship committee meetings during the 2015-2016 year. Exceeds Does not meet OG #4 - Develop and maintain partnerships and community outreach opportunities with local business and organizations LSS Advisory Committee Guest Speaker Program Research Project Partnership with sport organizations LSS Advisory Board will have two meetings per year. will have two guest speakers per year. will create at least one faculty led research project per year. Had two LSS Advisory Board meetings during Had four guest speakers during the 2015-2016 year Had two professor led research projects during Exceeds OG #5 - Maintain and grow undergraduate enrollments Enrollment will admit 100 new and transfer students per year. Accepted 50 new and 28 external and 52 internal transfer students during
Senior Exit Survey The Sport Management will obtain 80% of all responses being either Very Satisfied or Satisfied on selective items (Q. IV. B) on Senior Exit Survey. Degrees Conferred The Sport Management Program will graduate 80 students per year. **Explanation of course action for intended outcomes not realized: Operational Effectiveness Goals Action Plan 95% of respondents to Senior Exit Survey are satisfied with the SM program. 107 graduated during For the 2015-2016 academic year the Sport Management faculty must work on putting together criterion for OG #2 in order to take the Sport Management program to the next level. We will continue to have monthly meetings in working through these changes. We will continue to collect data for the 2016-2017 academic year and make changes to the criterion following the review of our self-study. The Sport Management faculty will work on the deficiencies mentioned in the Summary of Operational Effectiveness Goals. OG#3- SLAM membership: The Sport Management Club leadership team will be the key to the success of getting more students into the club. The Sport Management Club leadership team will be encouraged to do the following: Send an email to all students within the Sport Management Department letting students know about the club. Attend classes to let students know about the Sport Management Club. Develop a plan of events prior to the academic year beginning. Continue to encourage students to join the Department Twitter and Facebook page. OG#5-Senior Exit Survey: To improve the response rate of the Alumni Survey, we will develop and implement online alumni survey via the SM Website and SNS.
This profile offers information about the performance of a program in the context of its basic purpose and key features. Name of Institution Institution: Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Program Accreditor: Commission on Sport Management Accreditation Institutional Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher Education Accreditation Date of Next Comprehensive Program Accreditation Review: September 2022 Date of Next Comprehensive Institutional Accreditation Review: November 2018 To learn more about the accredited status of the program, click here Program Context and Mission Program Mission: Preparing Leisure and Sport Studies majors to be leaders and contributors in the sport industry. Preparing university students to make healthy decisions throughout their lives. Preparing university students for leadership and entrepreneurship opportunities. Program Vision: Successful graduates preferred by employers in an ever-changing sport industry. Leaders in Sport Management and Leadership Studies who pursue entrepreneurial endeavors and disseminate knowledge at a national/international level. Students who engage in research collaboration and practical experiences specific to the Sport Management industry Valued partnerships in sport organizations and excellent service to sport organizations to boost sport business. Coaches and Athletic Administrators who work successfully in educational institutions. Graduates who maintain active and healthy lifestyles. Program Goals: 1. Acquisition of fundamental concepts in specific, sport management core content areas. 2. Development of an understanding of ethics and professional obligations including diversity and global awareness. 3. Development of order learning skills such as critical thinking, creative problem-solving, oral and written communication skills and quantitative analysis. 4. Development of interpersonal skills requisite for successful professional collaboration. 5. Development of technological literacy with materials/resources supporting managerial communication, data-acquisition and organizational decision-making.
Operating Goals: 1. Demonstrate an ongoing commitment to the University s and Sport Management program s vision and mission. 2. Demonstrate a commitment to continually improve teaching and student learning. 3. Expand enrollment and optimize retention. 4. Expand existing and establish new affiliations with the community and area businesses. 5. Demonstrate a commitment to ongoing professional growth through the pursuit of research agenda, membership in professional organizations, conference attendance, and engaging in professional development opportunities. Brief Description of Student Population: Gender Ethnicity 7% 4% 87, 23% 13% 77% 76% Female Male White Black Hispanic Other Admissions Requirements: https://www.kutztown.edu/admissions/apply-today/admissionrequirements.htm Indicators of Effectiveness with Undergraduates As Determined by the Program 1. Graduation Year: 2015-2016 # of Graduates: 107 Graduation Rate: 57.14% 2. Completion of Educational Goal (other than certificate or degree if data collected) # of Students Surveyed: 1364 # Completing Goal: 1246 3. Average Time to Certificate or Degree 1-Year Certificate: 2-Year Degree: 4-Year Degree: X 4. Annual Transfer Activity Year: 2015-2016 # of Transfers: 80 Transfer Rate: N/A 5. Graduates Entering Graduate School: N/A Year: # of Graduates: # Entering Graduate School:
6. Job Placement (if appropriate): N/A Year: # of Graduates: # Employed: 7. Licensure/Certification Examination Results: N/A 8. Additional Indicators, if any: N/A Form developed by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. updated 2015