Assessment Plan:	Ag. Business	Who: Scarlett
Assessment Plan year:	2007-2009	Prior plan
The Agriculture Business Management Program offers four certificates that highlight the practical application of management skills. These certificates are intended for farmers and ranchers directly involved in the field of production agriculture or for individuals seeking entry into this field. There are four one-year certificate options. Classes are scheduled to accommodate the calendar of agriculture business. Classes are held systematically during the year and may include individual instruction held at your home or business. Classroom instruction will be offered to meet local needs as determined by the students and instructors. Seminars on appropriate topics are included.

TSJC Mission Linkage	Program Goal / Objective	Assessment Instrument, Rubric	Data Collection: Population and Timing	Goals for this assessment	Mechanics and Reporting
Acquire the occupational/ technical knowledge and skills which will permit them to enter the work force as well-prepared employees	Graduates will keep or obtain jobs in agriculture business or other related areas or continue education	VE-135 Survey	Every spring previous year’s graduates are contacted	70% get jobs in agriculture business or related area within one year or transfer to a 4-year college or university	CTE office will collect VE-135 data from students. This data is also sent to the state.
Perform specific tasks for specific jobs or for clusters of related jobs	Demonstrate proficiency in the skills required to be successful in agriculture business	Rubrics, Pre and Post Tests, Questionnaires, and Comprehensive Projects	For each course, students will complete one or more of: pre-post test, questionnaire, comprehensive project.	70% of students earn 70% or better	Program instructors will grade, analyze, record and report the results.

ABM Project Grading Rubric
Section	Outstanding 4	Good 3	Needs Work 2	Poor 1	Weight
Lecture Component	Complete description of accounting software, balance sheet, business plan, cash flow, marketing plan, e-commerce, price structure, HR, pro-forma financial statement, web site, production cost, legal and tax issues and minimizing risk.	Mostly complete description of accounting software, balance sheet, business plan, cash flow, marketing plan, e-commerce, price structure, HR, pro-forma financial statement, web site, production cost, legal and tax issues and minimizing risk	Description lacking	Little or no description	33.33%
Site Partnership Instruction Component	Significant discussion and analysis of accounting software, balance sheet, business plan, cash flow, marketing plan, e-commerce, price structure, HR, pro-forma financial statement, web site, production cost, legal and tax issues and minimizing risk	Adequate discussion/analysis of accounting software, balance sheet, business plan, cash flow, marketing plan, e-commerce, price structure, HR, pro-forma financial statement, web site, production cost, legal and tax issues and minimizing risk	Most description of results; little analysis	Incomplete description of results; no analysis	33.33%
Cooperative Education Component	Significant practical application of accounting software, balance sheet, business plan, cash flow, marketing plan, e-commerce, price structure, HR, pro-forma financial statement, web site, production cost, legal and tax issues and minimizing risk	Adequate practical application of accounting software, balance sheet, business plan, cash flow, marketing plan, e-commerce, price structure, HR, pro-forma financial statement, web site, production cost, legal and tax issues and minimizing risk	Insignificant application	Discussion without application	33.33%