forest ecosystem science assessment planning report · of audiences using consistent and accurate...

Forest Ecosystem Science Assessment Planning ReportMSCHE Assessment Plan Format

ProgramLearningOutcomeName

Program LearningOutcome

OutcomeYear(s)

AssessmentMethod Measurement Scale Target

AnalyzeFactorsInfluencingForestEcosystemsDynamics14-15

a) Identify, describe andexplain to differentaudiences in both writtenand oral form how naturaland anthropogenic factorsaffect forest ecosystemdynamics (P: FOR332;FOR334).b) Explain the conceptualframework and systematicprocess for problemsolving and demonstrateeffective teamwork skillsand ethics (P: FOR490, S:FOR360).

AnalyzePolicy 11-12

Explain policy makingprocesses at national,state, and local levels, forboth large and smallorganizations as theseprocesses affect forestmanagement.

2011 - 2012

AnalyzePolicy 12-13


2012 - 2013 CapstoneAssignment/Project

1 = Not meeting expectations2 = Working towards meeting expectations3 = Meets expectations4 = Exceeds expectations

2012 - 2013 Survey ofStudents

1 - 5 (not confident - very confident) Likertscale

AnalyzePolicy 13-14


2013 - 2014 Independent evaluation of program by SAFVisiting Team

08/23/2017 10:29 of



OutcomeYear(s)






Communicate 11-12

a) Explain forestdevelopment,manipulation, andmanagement to a varietyof audiences in bothwritten and oral form.b) Describe technicalforestry terms to a varietyof audiences usingconsistent and accurateterminology.

2011 - 2012

Communicate 12-13






Communicate 13-14



2013 - 2014 Capstone 1 = Not meeting expectations

08/23/2017 10:29 of



OutcomeYear(s)


2013 - 2014 Assignment/Project

2 = Working towards meeting expectations3 = Meets expectations4 = Exceeds expectations



Demonstrate EthicalBehavior 11-12

a) Act in an honest andcredible manner.b) Take responsibility forthe work of a team andindividual actions.c) Exhibit tolerance fordifferent viewpoints andopinions.d) Recognize values andvalue systems used toreach decisions and totake actions.

2011 - 2012








a) Act in an honest andcredible manner.b) Take responsibility forthe work of a team andindividual actions.c) Exhibit tolerance fordifferent viewpoints andopinions.d) Recognize values andvalue systems used toreach decisions and to


08/23/2017 10:29 of



OutcomeYear(s)



take actions. 2013 - 2014 Independent evaluation of program by SAFVisiting Team





Describeand AnalyzeForestEcosystems14-15

a) Describe technicalbiological and ecologicalterms to differentaudiences using consistentand accurate terminology(P: FOR304, FOR322,FOR332; S: FOR232,FOR490).b) Plan, conduct, analyzeforest inventories,including biological,physical, and socialcharacteristics, usingdifferent statisticalsampling methods, andcommunicate results inboth written and oral form(P: FOR322, FOR490; S:ESF300).c) Explain forestdevelopment in bothwritten and oral form andapply computer growthand yield models toproject stand and forestdevelopment (P: FOR334,S: FOR322, FOR323).

DescribeInfluence ofGovernmentPolicies 14-15

a) Explain how U.S. andstate government policiesinfluence themanagement of forestresources on public and

08/23/2017 10:29 of



OutcomeYear(s)



private lands (P: FOR465).b) Describe howgovernment policiesimpact managementopportunities (P: FOR490).

Lead 11-12 a) Recognize and explainthe union betweenleading and following.b) Demonstrate effectiveteamwork skills.














ManageForests 11-12

a) Evaluate tradeoffsamong biologicalsustainability, economicfeasibility, and socialacceptability with respectto alternative forestmanagement plans.b) Describe and applyappropriate decision-making tools andtechniques (e.g.,investment analyses) toevaluate alternative forest

2011 - 2012

08/23/2017 10:29 of



OutcomeYear(s)


ManageForests 11-12

management practices.c) Specify and implementmanagement practicesappropriate to ownershipobjectives.

2011 - 2012

ManageForests 12-13

a) Evaluate tradeoffsamong biologicalsustainability, economicfeasibility, and socialacceptability with respectto alternative forestmanagement plans.b) Describe and applyappropriate decision-making tools andtechniques (e.g.,investment analyses) toevaluate alternative forestmanagement practices.c) Specify and implementmanagement practicesappropriate to ownershipobjectives.





ManageForests 13-14



08/23/2017 10:29 of



OutcomeYear(s)






ManipulateForests 11-12

a) Describe alternativeways to change ormaintain forest structure.b) Prescribe, justify, andimplement treatments inaccord with ownerobjectives.

2011 - 2012














MeasureForests 11-12

a) Plan, conduct, andanalyze forest inventoriesincluding biological,physical, and social-economic elements usingappropriate statisticalsampling methods.

2011 - 2012

08/23/2017 10:29 of



OutcomeYear(s)



b) Identify the majorspecies, both flora andfauna, in a given areacorrectly.c) Project stand and forestdevelopment usingcomputer based and non-computer based growthand yield models.

2011 - 2012


a) Plan, conduct, andanalyze forest inventoriesincluding biological,physical, and social-economic elements usingappropriate statisticalsampling methods.b) Identify the majorspecies, both flora andfauna, in a given areacorrectly.c) Project stand and forestdevelopment usingcomputer based and non-computer based growthand yield models.








08/23/2017 10:29 of



OutcomeYear(s)






SolveProblems11-12

a) Define a problem.b) Determine cause of theproblem.c) Identify, prioritize andselect alternatives for asolution (e.g., strategic,tactical and operationalplanning).d) Implement a solution.e) Explain the conceptualframework of eachproblem-solving step.f) Facilitate a teamthrough a systematicprocess for problem-solving.

2011 - 2012

SolveProblems12-13






SolveProblems

a) Define a problem.b) Determine cause of the


08/23/2017 10:29 of



OutcomeYear(s)


13-14 problem.c) Identify, prioritize andselect alternatives for asolution (e.g., strategic,tactical and operationalplanning).d) Implement a solution.e) Explain the conceptualframework of eachproblem-solving step.f) Facilitate a teamthrough a systematicprocess for problem-solving.






UnderstandForestEcosystems14-15

a) Identify the majorspecies, both flora andfauna, in a given area (P:FOR304, EFB336; S:FOR332, FOR334).b) Describe relationshipsamong flora and faunaincluding the biologicaland physical requirements(P: FOR304; S: FOR232,FOR323, FOR345,FOR490).

UnderstandForests 11-12

Explain and interpret therelationships among floraand fauna including thebiological and physicalrequirements of differentplant and animal specieswithin a forestedecosystem.

2011 - 2012

UnderstandForests 12-

Explain and interpret therelationships among flora

2012 - 2013 CapstoneAssignment/Proj

1 = Not meeting expectations2 = Working towards meeting expectations

08/23/2017 10:29 of



OutcomeYear(s)


13 and fauna including thebiological and physicalrequirements of differentplant and animal specieswithin a forestedecosystem.

2012 - 2013 ect 3 = Meets expectations4 = Exceeds expectations










08/23/2017 10:29 of

Forest Resources Management Assessment Planning ReportMSCHE Assessment Plan Format



OutcomeYear(s)


AnalyzeHow ForestResourcesAreManaged14-15

a) Describe and explain todifferent audiences inboth written and oral formalternative ways to changeor maintain foreststructure (P: FOR334; S:FOR370).b) Evaluate tradeoffsamong biologicalsustainability, economicfeasibility, and socialacceptability with respectto alternative forestmanagement plans (P:FOR333, FOR370; S:FOR360, FOR372, FOR402,FOR490).c) Explain the conceptualframework and systematicprocess for problemsolving and demonstrateeffective teamwork skillsand ethics (P: FOR333; S:FOR370, FOR360,FOR490).d) Describe and applyappropriate decision-making tools andtechniques to evaluatealternative forestmanagement practicesappropriate to ownershipgoals and objectives (P:FOR370; S: FOR334,FOR490).

AnalyzePolicy 11-12

Explain policy makingprocesses at national,state, and local levels, forboth large and small

2011 - 2012

08/23/2017 10:29 Page 1 of



OutcomeYear(s)


AnalyzePolicy 11-12

organizations as theseprocesses affect forestmanagement.

2011 - 2012

AnalyzePolicy 12-13






AnalyzePolicy 13-14







Communicate 11-12


2011 - 2012

Communicate 12-13

a) Explain forestdevelopment,manipulation, andmanagement to a varietyof audiences in bothwritten and oral form.



08/23/2017 10:29 Page 2 of



OutcomeYear(s)


Communicate 12-13

b) Describe technicalforestry terms to a varietyof audiences usingconsistent and accurateterminology.





Communicate 13-14









2011 - 2012


a) Act in an honest andcredible manner.b) Take responsibility forthe work of a team andindividual actions.c) Exhibit tolerance for



08/23/2017 10:29 Page 3 of



OutcomeYear(s)



different viewpoints andopinions.d) Recognize values andvalue systems used toreach decisions and totake actions.











a) Describe technicalforestry terms to differentaudiences using consistentand accurate terminology(P: FOR304, FOR322; S:FOR232, FOR402, FOR373,FOR490).b) Plan, conduct, analyzeforest inventories,including biological,physical, and socialcharacteristics, usingdifferent statisticalsampling methods, andcommunicate results inboth written and oral form(P: FOR322; S: ESF300,FOR373, FOR490).c) Explain forest

08/23/2017 10:29 Page 4 of



OutcomeYear(s)



development in bothwritten and oral form andapply computer growthand yield models toproject stand and forestdevelopment (P: FOR334,S: FOR322, FOR323,FOR370).


a) Explain how U.S. andstate government policiesinfluence themanagement of forestresources on public andprivate lands (P: FOR465)b) Describe howgovernment policiesimpact managementopportunities (P: FOR490)


2011 - 2012










2013 - 2014 Survey of 1 - 5 (not confident - very confident) Likert

08/23/2017 10:29 Page 5 of



OutcomeYear(s)


2013 - 2014 Students scale

ManageForests 11-12


2011 - 2012

ManageForests 12-13




ManageForests 13-14

a) Evaluate tradeoffsamong biologicalsustainability, economicfeasibility, and socialacceptability with respectto alternative forest


08/23/2017 10:29 Page 6 of



OutcomeYear(s)


ManageForests 13-14

management plans.b) Describe and applyappropriate decision-making tools andtechniques (e.g.,investment analyses) toevaluate alternative forestmanagement practices.c) Specify and implementmanagement practicesappropriate to ownershipobjectives.








2011 - 2012










2013 - 2014 Capstone 1 = Not meeting expectations

08/23/2017 10:29 Page 7 of



OutcomeYear(s)


2013 - 2014 Assignment/Project

2 = Working towards meeting expectations3 = Meets expectations4 = Exceeds expectations





2011 - 2012








a) Plan, conduct, andanalyze forest inventoriesincluding biological,


08/23/2017 10:29 Page 8 of



OutcomeYear(s)



physical, and social-economic elements usingappropriate statisticalsampling methods.b) Identify the majorspecies, both flora andfauna, in a given areacorrectly.c) Project stand and forestdevelopment usingcomputer based and non-computer based growthand yield models.






SolveProblems11-12

a) Define a problemb) Determining the causeof the problemc) Identify, prioritize andselect alternatives for asolution (e.g., strategic,tactical and operationalplanning)d) Implement a solution.e) Explain the conceptualframework of eachproblem-solving step.f) Facilitate a teamthrough a systematicprocess for problem-solving.

2011 - 2012

SolveProblems12-13

a) Define a problemb) Determining the causeof the problemc) Identify, prioritize andselect alternatives for asolution (e.g., strategic,tactical and operationalplanning)



08/23/2017 10:29 Page 9 of



OutcomeYear(s)


SolveProblems12-13

d) Implement a solution.e) Explain the conceptualframework of eachproblem-solving step.f) Facilitate a teamthrough a systematicprocess for problem-solving.





SolveProblems13-14








a) Identify the majorspecies, both flora andfauna, in a given area (P:FOR304, EFB336; S:FOR332, FOR334).b) Describe relationshipsamong flora and faunaincluding the biologicaland physical requirements(P: FOR304; S: FOR232,

08/23/2017 10:29 Page 10 of



OutcomeYear(s)



FOR323, FOR333, FOR345,FOR370, FOR402,FOR490).



2011 - 2012







UnderstandForests 12-13_1









2013 - 2014 CapstoneAssignment/Proj

1 = Not meeting expectations2 = Working towards meeting expectations

08/23/2017 10:29 Page 11 of



OutcomeYear(s)


2013 - 2014 ect 3 = Meets expectations4 = Exceeds expectations



08/23/2017 10:29 Page 12 of

Natural Resources Management Assessment Planning ReportMSCHE Assessment Plan Format



OutcomeYear(s)


AnalyzeHow NaturalResourcesAreManaged14-15

a) Describe and explain todifferent audiences inboth written and oral formalternative ways to changeor maintain naturalresources, ecosystemfunctions and biodiversity(P: FOR321; S: FOR232).b) Evaluate tradeoffsamong biologicalsustainability, economicfeasibility, and socialacceptability with respectto alternativemanagement options (P:FOR321, FOR333, FOR372,FOR475, FOR490).c) Explain the conceptualframework and systematicprocess for problemsolving and demonstrateeffective teamwork skillsand ethics (P: FOR333; S:FOR490).d) Describe and applyappropriate decision-making tools andtechniques to evaluatealternative naturalresources managementpractices appropriate toownership goals andobjectives (P: FOR490; S:FOR372, FOR475).

AnalyzePolicy 11-12

Explain policy makingprocesses at national,state, and local levels, forboth large and small


1 = Not meeting expectations2 = Working towards meeting expectations3 = Meets expectations4 = Exceeds expectation

08/23/2017 10:30 Page 1 of



OutcomeYear(s)


AnalyzePolicy 11-12

organizations as theseprocesses affect themanagement ofstakeholder groups andnatural resources.



AnalyzePolicy 12-13

Explain policy makingprocesses at national,state, and local levels, forboth large and smallorganizations as theseprocesses affect themanagement ofstakeholder groups andnatural resources.





AnalyzePolicy 13-14

Explain policy makingprocesses at national,state, and local levels, forboth large and smallorganizations as theseprocesses affect themanagement ofstakeholder groups andnatural resources.






Communicate 11-12

a) Explain forest,watershed, recreation,and/or natural areadevelopment,manipulation andmanagement to differentaudiences in both writtenand oral form.b) Describe relatedtechnical terms to manydifferent audiences using



08/23/2017 10:30 Page 2 of



OutcomeYear(s)


Communicate 11-12

consistent and accurateterminology.



Communicate 12-13

a) Explain forest,watershed, recreation,and/or natural areadevelopment,manipulation andmanagement to differentaudiences in both writtenand oral form.b) Describe relatedtechnical terms to manydifferent audiences usingconsistent and accurateterminology.





Communicate 13-14

a) Explain forest,watershed, recreation,and/or natural areadevelopment,manipulation andmanagement to differentaudiences in both writtenand oral form.b) Describe relatedtechnical terms to manydifferent audiences usingconsistent and accurateterminology.







a) Act in an honest andcredible manner.b) Take responsibility forthe work of a team and



08/23/2017 10:30 Page 3 of



OutcomeYear(s)



individual actions.c) Exhibit tolerance fordifferent viewpoints andopinions.d) Recognize values andvalue systems used toreach decisions and totake actions.
















Describeand Analyze

a) Describe the similaritiesand differences among

08/23/2017 10:30 Page 4 of



OutcomeYear(s)


NaturalEcosystems14-15

major categories naturalresources ? i.e., soil,water, plants, wildlife andrecreation (P: FOR304,FOR322; S: FOR232,FOR321, FOR490).b) Plan, conduct, analyzeforest inventories,including biological,physical, and socialcharacteristics, usingdifferent statisticalsampling methods, andcommunicate results inboth written and oral form(P: FOR322; S: ESF300,FOR490).


a) Describe how lawsgoverning business andmanagement influenceboth large and smallnatural resourceorganizations (P: FOR485).b) Explain how U.S. andstate government policiesinfluence themanagement of naturalresources on public andprivate lands (P: FOR465,S: FOR490).







2012 - 2013 Survey of 1 - 5 (not confident - very confident) Likert08/23/2017 10:30 Page 5 of



OutcomeYear(s)









ManageNaturalResources11-12

a) Evaluate tradeoffsamong biologicalsustainability, economicfeasibility, and socialacceptability with respectto alternative naturalresource managementplans.b) Describe and applyappropriate decision-making tools andtechniques to human and/ or natural resourcemanagement practices.c) Specify and implementmanagement practicesappropriate to ownershipobjectives.




a) Evaluate tradeoffsamong biologicalsustainability, economicfeasibility, and socialacceptability with respectto alternative naturalresource managementplans.b) Describe and applyappropriate decision-making tools andtechniques to human and



08/23/2017 10:30 Page 6 of



OutcomeYear(s)



/ or natural resourcemanagement practices.c) Specify and implementmanagement practicesappropriate to ownershipobjectives.






a) Evaluate tradeoffsamong biologicalsustainability, economicfeasibility, and socialacceptability with respectto alternative naturalresource managementplans.b) Describe and applyappropriate decision-making tools andtechniques to human and/ or natural resourcemanagement practices.c) Specify and implementmanagement practicesappropriate to ownershipobjectives.






ManipulateNaturalResources11-12

a) Describe alternativeways to manage forestand watershedecosystems and naturalareas for recreation,and/or watershedprotection / restoration /enhancement purposes.b) Prescribe, justify, andimplement management



08/23/2017 10:30 Page 7 of



OutcomeYear(s)



strategies for forest andwatershed ecosystemsand natural areas inaccord with ownerobjectives.




a) Describe alternativeways to manage forestand watershedecosystems and naturalareas for recreation,and/or watershedprotection / restoration /enhancement purposes.b) Prescribe, justify, andimplement managementstrategies for forest andwatershed ecosystemsand natural areas inaccord with ownerobjectives.






a) Describe alternativeways to manage forestand watershedecosystems and naturalareas for recreation,and/or watershedprotection / restoration /enhancement purposes.b) Prescribe, justify, andimplement managementstrategies for forest andwatershed ecosystemsand natural areas inaccord with ownerobjectives.




2013 - 2014 Survey of 1 - 5 (not confident - very confident) Likert

08/23/2017 10:30 Page 8 of



OutcomeYear(s)



MeasureNaturalResources11-12

a) Identify the majorspecies, both flora andfauna, in a given areacorrectly.b) Assess the extent ofhuman impacts on forests,watersheds, and othernatural areas.c) Plan, conduct, andanalyze forest andwatershed ecosystemand/or natural areainventories, includingbiological, physical, andsocial resources.d) Describe and applydifferent statisticalsampling methods to usergroups, forests,watersheds and/or naturalareas.







08/23/2017 10:30 Page 9 of



OutcomeYear(s)











SolveProblems11-12

a) Define a problemb) Determining the causeof the problemc) Identify, prioritize andselect alternatives for asolution (e.g., strategic,tactical and operationalplanning)d) Implement a solution.e) Explain the conceptualframework of eachproblem-solving step.f) Facilitate a teamthrough a systematic



08/23/2017 10:30 Page 10 of



OutcomeYear(s)


SolveProblems11-12

process for problem-solving.



SolveProblems12-13






SolveProblems13-14





08/23/2017 10:30 Page 11 of



OutcomeYear(s)




UnderstandNaturalEcosystems14-15

a) Identify the majorspecies, both flora andfauna, in a given area (P:FOR304, LSA333; S:FOR321).b) Describe relationshipsamong flora and faunaincluding the biologicaland physical requirements(P: FOR304; S: FOR232,FOR321, FOR340, FOR345,FOR490).

2010-2011 CapstoneAssignment/Project

1 = Not meeting expectations2 = Working towards meeting expectations3 = Meets expectations

>90% of students received a passing grade on the specified assignment orportion of the final management plan

2010-2011 Exam/Quiz -Standardized

1 = Not meeting expectations: minority ofstudents received grade of >75%2 = Working towards meeting expectations:majority of students received grade of >75%3 = Meets expectations: >80% of studentsreceived grade of >75%

>80% of students received grade of >75%

2010-2011 Survey ofStudents


UnderstandNaturalEnvironments 11-12

Explain and interpret therelationships amongorganic and inorganicresources, including thebiological and physicalrequirements of differentplant and animal species,within forest andwatershed ecosystems,and how humans interactwith these resources.




Explain and interpret therelationships amongorganic and inorganicresources, including thebiological and physicalrequirements of differentplant and animal species,within forest and



08/23/2017 10:30 Page 12 of



OutcomeYear(s)



watershed ecosystems,and how humans interactwith these resources.






Explain and interpret therelationships amongorganic and inorganicresources, including thebiological and physicalrequirements of differentplant and animal species,within forest andwatershed ecosystems,and how humans interactwith these resources.






08/23/2017 10:30 Page 13 of

Sustainable Energy Management Assessment Planning ReportMSCHE Assessment Plan Format



OutcomeYear(s)


AnalyzeHow EnergyResourcesAreManaged14-15

a) Describe alternativeways to manage energyresources to meet theneeds of society andindividuals (P: ENS325).b) Evaluate tradeoffsbetween sustainability,economic feasibility, andsocial acceptability foralternative energyresources (P: FOR333,ENS335).c) Explain the conceptualframework and systematicprocess for problemsolving and demonstrateeffective teamwork skillsand ethics (P: FOR333).d) Describe and applyappropriate decision-making tools andtechniques to human and/ or energy resourcemanagement practicesand problems (P: FOR454).

Describeand AnalyzeEnergyResources14-15

a) Identify the majorsources and uses ofenergy resources in the USand globally. Assess thesustainability of thoseenergy resources inmeeting future needs (P:ENS335).b) Analyze energyresources data includingphysical resourceavailability, economicallyavailable reserves andenvironmental factors (P:ENS325).

08/23/2017 10:30 2Page 1 of 2



OutcomeYear(s)



a) Describe how lawsgoverning business andmanagement influencehow energy is managedand used in both large andsmall organizations (P:FOR485).b) Explain how U.S. andstate government policiesinfluence themanagement and use ofenergy resources in publicand private settings (P:FOR465, ENS422).

08/23/2017 10:30 2Page 2 of 2

forest ecosystem science assessment planning report · of audiences using consistent and accurate...

Documents