Assessment Plan with Related Unit Goals
Slippery Rock University

Unit: University Wide Learning Outcomes

Department: Computer Science

Objective:	CS:Communication and Interpersonal Skills. Use written, oral, and electronic methods for effective communication
Description:	Be able to: (1) document all aspects of a system precisely and clearly; (2) use written and oral communication to convey technical information effectively; (3) use appropriate electronic communication media; (4) devise effective user interfaces; (5) work cooperatively in teams and with users; (6) use communication skills to adapt to various problem solving environments.
Track:	Computer Science

Assessment Method:	Student Surveys at 3 levels Course Embedded Assessment CpSc 140, 150, assessment of documentation 376, 474, 488 assessment of writing and speaking
Schedule:	Surveys administered every semester Fall '02 collecting data in 140, 150 Spring '03 collection in 140, 150 and all semesters Fall '03 evaluate results 140, 150. Fall '04 evaluate results 376, 474, 488
Feedback Loop:	Sharad, Deborah, and Beverly created surveys. F'02 data collected by Whitfield, Gocal All data entered into spreadsheet by secretarial staff.
Assessment Evaluation:	Evaluation of results done according to schedule. Meetings call for individual courses as needed.
Related Goals:	COMMUNICATION - Communicate effectively in speech and in writing, using appropriate information sources, presentation formats, and technologies. SOCIAL AWARENESS AND CIVIC RESPONSIBILITY - Use knowledge of evolving human institutions and of diverse cultural and historical perspectives to interact effectively in a variety of social and political contexts

Objective:	CS:Critical Thinking and Analytical Reasoning. Use the scientific method and matematical techniques to make informed choices among alternative solutions.
Description:	Be able to: (1) critically examine alternative solutions to a problem; (2) develop abstract models to simulate complex systems; (3) create an algorithmic solution using appropriate data structures; (4) determine appropriate hardware and operating environments; (5) determine correctness and efficiency of the system design.
Track:	Computer Science

Assessment Method:	Student Surveys at 3 levels Course Embedded Assessment CpSc 140,150, 374, 488 Assessment of student programming
Schedule:	Surveys Administered Spring '02 Fall '02 collecting data in 140, 150 Spring '03 collection in 140, 150, 374. Continue collection in all semesters. Fall '03 evaluate results 140, 150. Fall '04 evaluate results 374, 488
Feedback Loop:	Beverly, Sharad, and Deborah created surveys. F'02 data collected by Whitfield, Gocal All data entered into spreadsheet by secretarial staff.
Assessment Evaluation:	Evaluation of results done according to schedule. Meetings call for individual courses as needed.
Related Goals:	CRITICAL THINKING AND PROBLEM SOLVING - Locate, analyze, synthesize, and evaluate information and ideas from multiple perspectives--mathematical, scientific, and humanistic. Apply this information literacy to contemporary challenges.

Objective:	CS:Ethical and Professional Responsibilities. Discern and articulate the impact of technologies on society.
Description:	Be able to: (1) plan for and ensure the security, privacy, and integrity of data; (2) recognize the legal and social implications of computing; (3) demonstrate an understanding of the Association of Computing Machinery (ACM) Code of Professional Ethics; (4) use technology with an awareness of social responsibilities; (5) anaylze the impact that computing has on the global society.
Track:	Computer Science

Assessment Method:	Student Surveys at 3 levels Course Embedded Assessment CpSc 140, 150, 374, 464, 466 ,488 Assessment of student professionalism
Schedule:	Surveys Administered Spring '02 Fall '02 collecting data in 140, 150 Spring '03 collection in 140, 150, 374. Continue collection in all semesters. Fall '03 evaluate results 140, 150. Fall '04 evaluate results 374, 464, 466, 488
Feedback Loop:	Beverly, Sharad, Deborah drafted surveys F'02 data collected by Whitfield, Gocal All data entered into spreadsheet by secretarial staff.
Assessment Evaluation:	Evaluation of results done according to schedule. Meetings call for individual courses as needed.
Related Goals:	PROFESSIONAL PROFICIENCY - Apply knowledge and skills to meet professional competencies within a specific discipline. SOCIAL AWARENESS AND CIVIC RESPONSIBILITY - Use knowledge of evolving human institutions and of diverse cultural and historical perspectives to interact effectively in a variety of social and political contexts. VALUES AND ETHICS - Demonstrate an understanding of how the values of personal integrity, cooperative action, and respect for diversity influence one's own behavior and the individual and group behavior of others.

Objective:	CS:Problem Solving and Decision Making: Creative process of solving abstract and complex problems.
Description:	Be able to: (1) formulate a problem from user needs; (2) state a problem in terms of input and output; (3) examine and evaluate differing approaches to solving the problem; (4) design a programmatic solution to a problem; (5) apply programming techniques and skillls to address existing problems; (6) make informed decisions about implementing a programmatic solution; (7) implement a programmatic solution; (8) evaluate and validate the correctness of a programmatic solution; (9) adapt to new problem solving domains.
Track:	Computer Science

Assessment Method:	Student Surveys at 3 levels Course Embedded Assessment CpSc 140, 150, 374, 488 Assessment of student programming
Schedule:	Surveys administered every semester Fall '02 collecting data in 140, 150 Spring '03 collection in 140, 150, 374. Continue collection in all semesters. Fall '03 evaluate results 140, 150. Fall '04 evaluate results 374, 488
Feedback Loop:	Surveys created by Beverly, Sharad, and Deborah. F'02 data collected by Whitfield, Gocal All data entered into spreadsheet by secretarial staff.
Assessment Evaluation:	Evaluation of results done according to schedule. Meetings call for individual courses as needed.
Related Goals:	CRITICAL THINKING AND PROBLEM SOLVING - Locate, analyze, synthesize, and evaluate information and ideas from multiple perspectives--mathematical, scientific, and humanistic. Apply this information literacy to contemporary challenges.

March 27, 2003

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