Download Geography Master's Program at University of South Florida: Outcomes Assessment and more Exams Geography in PDF only on Docsity! Outcomes Assessment Plan/Report University of South Florida, Institutional Effectiveness, Office of the Provost 1 ASSESSMENT PLAN/REPORT FOR Form C Geography, Tampa Master of Arts (Academic Degree Program and Campus) (Degree Level) 2002-2003 (Assessment Period Covered) (Date Submitted) Planning Instructions: Identify at least three student learning outcomes and complete the following portions of this plan. Student learning outcomes are defined in terms of what students will know, or be able to do, or believe as a result of instruction. The completed plan is e-mailed to Oaplans@acad.usf.edu Reporting Instructions: At the end of the assessment period, the assessment report is prepared and e-mailed to: Oareports@acad.usf.edu The report contains a summary of assessment findings identified. In addition, the report describes what changes (if any) were made as a result of a review of assessment findings. The discussion on use of results should, at the very least, indicate that faculty members reviewed the assessment findings. Outcomes Assessment Plan/Report 2 Student Learning Outcome #1 What will students know or be able to do or believe? Be specific. All geography majors will be skilled enough in quantitative methods to put these to use in applied research projects in either human or physical geography. ASSESSMENT PLAN - The completed assessment plan is e-mailed to Oaplans@acad.usf.edu at the beginning of the assessment period. It is recommended that two means of assessment be prepared for each student learning outcome. One means of assessment may be sufficient. Means of Assessment #1: Describe the procedures, strategies, or means that will be used to collect information on student learning. All geography majors must successfully pass GEO 3164C Quantitative Methods which includes applied class projects. These projects will be assessed not only by the faculty member teaching this course but also by a faculty committee of the Department. Criteria for Success: Describe the criteria for success related to this means of assessment. Class projects should pass review at the level of grade B or higher. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Means of Assessment #2: Describe the procedures, strategies, or means that will be used to collect information on student learning. All geography majors will be given a quiz in quantitative methods in GEO 4933 Geography Colloquium their senior year. Criteria for Success: Describe the criteria for success related to this means of assessment. All students should pass this exam with a grade of B or higher. _____________________________________________________________________ ASSESSMENT REPORT - These items are completed after assessment activities, at the end of the assessment period. Completed assessment reports are e-mailed to: Oareports@acad.usf.edu Findings: What findings resulted from assessment activities? Use of Results: What changes, if any, were made in response to the findings? This section should indicate that faculty members reviewed the assessment findings.
