Assessment Plan:

Computer Information Systems

Who:  Shirley Johnson

Assessment Plan Year:

2007-2010

 

Prior plan

This curriculum has been developed with the support of the CIS Advisory Committee to prepare students in business computer fundamentals and skills for entry-level employment upon graduation. “Hands-on” experience is emphasized as students design and/or complete projects based on current business-world scenarios using spreadsheets, databases, graphics software, and the Internet. Programming and debugging techniques, as well as file design and computer operations skills, will be developed.

 

In addition to General Education goals, Career and Technical Education graduates and trainees can:

TSJC Mission Linkage

Program Goal/Objective

Assessment Instrument, Rubric

Data Collection: Population and Timing

Goals for this assessment

Mechanics and Reporting

2a. To educate and qualify students for careers in technical fields and to assist them in securing employment in these fields.

Graduates will get jobs in CIS or related area or transfer to 4-year university

VE-135

Every Spring the previous year's graduates are contacted

70% get jobs in CIS or related field within one year or transfer to 4-year college or university

Each instructor develops VE-135 data from students.  This data is also sent to the state.

 

Results

Demonstrate the practical applications of theory in the technical specialty

Acquire, by passing, the professional certification Skills Assessment Manager (SAM) or Microsoft Office Specialist Test, or both.

During relevant courses, students must take SAM/or Microsoft Office Specialist Test.

Students will pass the assessments with a score of 70% or better.

Program instructors will administer SAM and/or Microsoft Office Specialist Test and record results

Demonstrate proficiency in the skills required to be successful in specific jobs or for clusters of related jobs

Summary of course-level assessments

All program courses

To determine the effectiveness of program courses toward helping students met this program goal.

Program instructors will grade and record results

 

 

 

 

Results