CoA+A Student Learning Outcomes Assessment

Dec. 11, 2014E. Payne-Wiens

CoA+A at a glanceCollege of Arts + Architecture established in 2008

o School of Architecture o Art & Art History Departmento Dance Departmento Music Departmento Theatre Department

Current Degrees & Programso 9 undergraduate degreeso 4 graduate degrees (Architecture)o 4 minorso 2 undergraduate certificates (Ballet and Jazz)o 1 graduate certificate (Vocal Pedagogy)

Enrollment – Fall 2013

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CoA+A Enroll-ment

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SLOs - A History2010

• CoA+A created the position of “Director of Academic Advising & Assessment.”

2010-13

• Student Learning Outcomes, rubrics, methodologies, and performance targets were developed and implemented across all degrees and certificate programs.

2014

• Units continue to seek and design ways to improve teaching and learning based on data.

SLOs - A ProcessUnit Assessment

Coordinators (faculty) facilitate data-

gathering, present findings, lead faculty

discussion and document proposed

changes. Elena serves as CoA+A assessment point-

person, data-compiler, analyst, resource, report-drafter and

facilitator as needed.

Writing and finalizing annual reports is a dynamic process

involving all parties, including Chairs/Dir.

Changes are piloted and implemented

in response to data and faculty

recommendations.

Architecture Accredited by National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB)

Current Degrees: Bachelor of Arts in Architecture (4-year, Pre-Professional) Bachelor of Architecture (5th year, Professional, Accredited) Masters of Architecture (Professional, Accredited) Masters of Urban Design Dual Masters of Architecture/Masters of Urban Design Dual Masters of Architecture/Masters of Comp Sci/Info Tech

Scoring spreadsheet with rubric for SLO 3 (Oral Skills) in 2nd-Year Studio for the BA in Architecture:

Architecture

Scoring spreadsheet for SLO 5 (technology fundamentals) in Environmental Systems Principles for the Master of Architecture:

Architecture

Findings & Actions

Most performance targets have been met over time.

3rd-year BA students in ARCH 4304 (Structural Systems) need additional support to achieve performance targets in this course. Student performance has improved in the past two cycles.

Measuring writing and oral skills through SLO assessment has been helpful. SoA recently joined CxC.

SoA is exploring greater alignment with NAAB accreditation requirements and their SLOs.

Architecture

SoAArt & Art History Pursuing accreditation through National Association of

Schools of Art & Design (NASAD)

Current Degrees: BA in Art Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Art

oConcentrations in 9 studio art disciplines, plus Art Education

BA in Art History Minor in Art History

SoARubric for SLO 2 (presentation of a digital portfolio) in Senior Seminar for the BFA in Studio Art:

Art & Art History

SoAFindings & Actions

Most performance targets have been met over time.

New detailed studio art rubrics were implemented in Fall 2013.

Performance on writing-related SLOs varies. Art & Art History recently joined CxC.

In Art History survey courses, Art History majors (small N) underperformed in demonstrating knowledge of art history chronology. Faculty are designing no-penalty online quizzes to help students absorb content.

Art & Art History

Pursuing accreditation through National Association of Schools of Dance (NASD)

Current Degrees: BA in Dance

oConcentration in Performance, Choreography & Theory

oConcentration in Dance Education Minor in Dance Professional Certificate in Ballet

Dance

Scoring spreadsheet for SLO 1 (physical skill in dance as an art form) in Ballet IIB:

Dance

Findings & Actions

Most performance targets have been met over time.

Performance on writing-related SLOs varies.

CxC and ePortfolio pilot (GA grant) impact SLO understanding and redesign.

Faculty reassessed placement of SLO 3 (integrate dance theory and embodied dance) and designed a Fall 14 pilot of the same SLO in a different course with new rubric.

Dance

Accredited by National Association of Schools of Music (NASM), Summer 2014

Current Degrees: BA in Music Bachelor of Music (B.M.)

o Concentration in Instrumental Performanceo Concentration in Vocal Performanceo Concentration in Instrumental/General Music Educationo Concentration in Choral/General Music Education

Minor in Music Undergraduate Certificate in Jazz Studies Graduate Certificate in Vocal Pedagogy

Music

Music’s Applied Performance Evaluation measures SLO 1 (knowledge of musicianship on students’ chosen instrument/voice) during Sophomore Review:

Music

Findings & Actions

Most performance targets have been met over time.

Performance on the oral presentation of research assignment (oral skills SLO 4) was lower than expected; faculty responded by adjusting their preparation and training of students in this area.

Faculty are considering changes to the APE (Applied Performance Evaluation) form and its use.

Music

Theatre Preparing to pursue accreditation through National

Association of Schools of Theatre (NAST)

Current Degrees: BA in Theatre

o Concentration in Theatre Education Minor in Theatre

Scoring spreadsheet for SLO 4 (collaborative theatre processes) in Theatre Collaboration:

Theatre

Findings & Actions

Faculty have determined that several SLO methodologies no longer match the original intended purposes, and are redesigning these SLOs in alignment with proposed changes to curriculum.

Theatre is a good example of the benefits of pausing, reflecting, re-evaluating, and proceeding intentionally.

Theatre

The Future

Strategic Planning

Accreditation

Student Learning Outcomes

Questions?

Thank you!