Tarleton State University

Computer Information Systems (BBA)August 09 2020

Table of ContentsComputer Information Systems (BBA)

Computer Information Systems BBA 2019-2020

1 To promote professionalism and responsibility (COBA AoL Goal)

11 Oral Communication

12 Written Communication

13 Critical Thinking

14 Discipline Specific Knowledge

15 Ethics

16 Technology

17 Global

Project Attachments

2

2

4

6

9

11

15

19

22

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MissionThe primary mission of the Management Information Systems (MIS) program at Tarleton State University isto provide a relevant high-quality education that prepares graduates for successful careers in a dynamictechnologically driven economy

1 GoalTo promote professionalism and responsibility (COBA AoL Goal)To equip students on all locations and delivery modes with discipline specific knowledge and skill setsthat will make them desirable candidates in todays professional job market and will ultimately lead tosuccessful careers responsible citizens and effective leaders in the business field

11 OutcomeOral CommunicationCIS students enrolled in classes at Stephenville Fort Worth Waco or enrolled in onlinecourses will communicate professionally with an oral presentation STRATEGIES Students willbe introduced to this knowledge and skill in BUSI 1301 MKTG 3312 Students will develop thisknowledge and skill in MGMT 3300 MKTG 3312 BUSI 3312 BCIS 3347 Students will master thisknowledge in BUSI 3312 BCIS 3347 Students will be assessed in BCIS 3347

Supported Initiatives (1)

GENERAL EDUCATION

Undergraduate Program EmpowerU Communication Student Learning Outcome -Students will communicate effectively orally

Action PlanACTION PLAN FROM SUMMER ANALYSIS 2018 amp13amp10Current Students exceeded the targetfor Oral Communication factors except ldquoDevelops appropriate conclusionrdquo Trend Studentsexceeded the target for most of the Oral Communication factors During this time period noindividual factor was below the target for two consecutive years SPRING 2020 UPDATECompleted - [519 1142 AM] 1)Students can work on lsquoTable topics in data communications To dothis students should prepare to speak on a data communication topic One possible method ofimplementation would be to identify 4-6 topics to talk on Then the day of the exercise a topic fora given student can be drawn from a hat Students with similar topics would talk as a group

ComputerInformationSystemsBBA 2019-2020

Internal Review 1GOALS 7OUTCOMES 7MEASURES 7TARGETS 7FINDINGS 24ATTACHMENTS

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2)Students can prepare and deliver a speech on a data communication topic Instead of a randomselection with a random group students could instead be assigned (or pick) a related datacommunication topic and present a 5-10 minute speech on the topic SPRING 2020 ACTIONPLAN amp13amp10To insure the validity and reliability of our measurements faculty will developand implement a second measurement for this learning outcome This will be completed duringthe next measurement cycleamp13amp10

Action Item 1Summer Analysis 2018-Beginning in Fall 2018assess oral communication in BCIS 3347

Created232020

Due912018

StatusComplete

Action Item 2Summer Assessment 2018-Oralcommunication is currently being assesses inBCIS 3347 for BS-CIS and BAAS-IT studentsTherefore this committee supports therecommendations being developed by the BS-CIS and BAAS-IT Assessment Committee toimprove the assessment results of BS-CIS andBAAS-IT students on the oral communicationrubric Additionally the committeerecommends that students be required topractice their presentations

Created232020

Due912018

StatusComplete

Action Item 32018-19 Analysis-Revise assignments in BCIS3347 to emphasize the need for the student todevelop appropriate conclusions

Created232020

Due912018

StatusComplete

111 MeasuresOral PresentationOn each campusmodality students will complete a written assignment in BCIS 3347 Theassignments will be evaluated according to the sustainability matrix by faculty members usingthe faculty developed oral communication rubric The professor of this course will report thedata to the Accreditation Program Manager who will enter the data into the Assurance ofLearning SystemSOURCE OF EVIDENCERubric Scored Assignments - Academic Direct

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1111 TargetsOral Presentation Target Not Reported this Period

TARGET 75 of students will meet or exceed expectations for each rubric line item

FINDINGS NA - Not measured this period

ANALYSIS OFFINDINGS

NA - Not measured this period

12 OutcomeWritten CommunicationCIS students enrolled in classes at Stephenville Fort Worth Waco or enrolled in onlinecourses will skillfully prepare a professional written document STRATEGIES Students will beintroduced to this knowledge and skill in BUSI 1301 ECON 2302 MKTG 3312 BUSI 3312Students will develop this knowledge and skill in BUSI 4359 BCIS 4350 MKTG 3312 BUSI 3312BCIS 3347 3389 Students will master this knowledge in BUSI 3312 BCIS 3347 3389 Studentswill be assessed in BCIS 3389

Supported Initiatives (1)

GENERAL EDUCATION

Undergraduate Program EmpowerU Communication Student Learning Outcome -Students will communicate effectively in writing

Action PlanACTION PLAN FROM SUMMER 2018 and 2018-19 AOL ANALYSES amp13amp10Current Students didnot the meet the target for four of the seven Written Communications factors Trend Studentsexceeded the target for most of the factors during three of the four years During this time periodno individual factor was below the target for two consecutive years SPRING 2020 UPDATEamp13amp10ltp class=MsoNormalgtFor BCIS 3389 Fall of 2019 the writing assignment was modifiedto have students align a case with systems analysis diagrams A short business case was createdthat students needed to read and evaluate From this case students needed to create systemsdiagram for a user interface (Use Case Diagrams) business process (Activity Diagrams) anddatabase (Class Diagram) The students also needed to address scope issues by logically groupingthese diagrams at the SystemProgramClassFunction levels This plan was completed in the fallamp13amp10ltp class=MsoNormalgtSPRING 2020 ACTION PLANamp13amp10To insure the validityand reliability of our measurements faculty will develop and implement a second measurement

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for this learning outcome This will be completed during the next measurement cycle ltdel align=scope= class=gtltdelgtamp13amp10

Action Item 1Summer Assessment 2018-Beginning in Fall2018 assess written communication in BCIS3389

Created232020

Due912018

StatusComplete

Action Item 2Summer Assessment 2018-Writtencommunication is currently being assesses inBCIS 3347 for BS-CIS and BAAS-IT studentsTherefore this committee supports therecommendations being developed by the BS-CIS and BAAS-IT Assessment Committee toimprove the he assessment results of BS-CISand BAAS-IT students on the writtencommunication rubric

Created232020

Due912018

StatusComplete

Action Item 3Summer Assessment 2018-Prior to thebeginning of Fall 2018 the MCIS departmenthead needs to convene a meeting of the CISfaculty to develop a Written Communicationrubric that appropriately assesses the writtencommunication skills of BBACIS BS-CIS andBAAS-IT students

Created232020

Due912018

StatusComplete

Action Item 4Summer Assessment 2018-Prior to thebeginning of Fall 2018 the MCIS departmenthead needs to convene a meeting of facultywho are teaching BCIS 3389 to determine thebest method to assess written communicationin BCIS 3389

Created232020

Due912018

StatusComplete

121 MeasuresWritten AssignmentOn each campusmodality students will complete a written assignment in BCIS 3389 The

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assignments will be evaluated according to the sustainability matrix by faculty members usingthe faculty developed written communication rubric The professor of this course will reportthe data to the Accreditation Program Manager who will enter the data into the Assurance ofLearning SystemSOURCE OF EVIDENCERubric Scored Assignments - Academic Direct

1211 TargetsWritten Communication Target Not Reported this Period

TARGET 75 of students will meet or exceed expectations for each rubric line item

FINDINGS NA - Not measured this period

ANALYSIS OFFINDINGS

NA - Not measured this period

13 OutcomeCritical ThinkingCIS students enrolled in classes at Stephenville or enrolled in online courses will adeptly usecritical thinking skills to solve business problems STRATEGIES Students will be introduced tothis knowledge and skill in MATH 1316 or 1324 or 1325 or 2412 or 2413 BUSI 1301 2311 ECON2301 2302 ACCT 2301 2302 BCIS 1305 FINC 4301 MGMT 3300 MKTG 3312 BCIS 3347Students will develop this knowledge and skill in MATH 1316 or 1324 or 1325 or 2412 or 2413ECON 2301 2302 FINC 3301 BUSI 2311 2301 BUSI 4344 or FINC 4301 or ECON 4301 BCIS4350 MGMT 3300 BCIS 3332 or 3333 3342 or 3343 3347 3389 4301 Students will master thisknowledge in BUSI 4359 MATH 1325 BCIS 3332 or 3333 3342 or 3343 3389 4301 Students willbe assessed in BCIS 4301

Supported Initiatives (1)

GENERAL EDUCATION

Undergraduate Program EmpowerU Problem SolvingCritical Thinking Student LearningOutcome - Students will demonstrate critical thinking and reasoning

Action PlanACTION PLANS FOR SUMMER 2018 AND 2018-19 AOL ANALYSES amp13amp10Current Studentsdid not the meet the target for all seven Critical Thinking factors (N=10) Trend Students did notmeet the target for most of the factors during all four years During this time period no individual

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factor exceeded the target for two consecutive years SPRING 2020 UPDATE amp13amp10For BCIS4301 during the fall to bridge the gap with critical thinking student had to analyze an existingdatabase ndash create the Entity Relationship Diagram for the existing database They were providedwith several new requirements for the database Some requirements needed the implementationof a new field within an existing table Other requirements needed the implementation of a newtable within the database One of the more difficult requirements created a recursive relationshipbetween a single table This was implemented as an individual assignment The status of thisaction plan would be completed SPRING 2020 ACTION PLAN 2 amp13amp10To insure the validityand reliability of our measurements faculty will develop and implement a second measurementfor this learning outcome This will be completed during the next measurement cycle ltdelgtltdelgtamp13amp10

Action Item 1Summer Analysis 2018-Beginning in Fall 2018assess critical thinking in BCIS 4301

Created232020

Due912018

StatusComplete

Action Item 2Summer Analysis 2018-Prior to the beginningof Fall 2018 the MCIS department head needsto convene a meeting of faculty who areteaching BCIS 4301 to determine the bestmethod to assess critical thinking in BCIS 4301

Created232020

Due912018

StatusComplete

Action Item 3Summer Analysis 2018-Beginning in Fall 2018increase the use of ISIT related case studiesin BUSI 4301 Each case study analysis needsto focus on (a) articulation of alternativecourses of action (b) critical evaluation of eachalternative (c) selection of the ldquobestrdquoalternative and (d) providing rationale forselecting the ldquobestrdquo alternative

Created232020

Due912018

StatusComplete

Action Item 4Summer Analysis 2018-Beginning in Fall 2018provide students in BUSI 4301 with ISITrelated business scenarios that include bothldquocorrectrdquo and ldquoflawedrdquo solutions Students will

Created232020

Due StatusComplete

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be expected to determine whether thesolution is correct If the student determinesthat the solution is not correct then thestudent will be expected to ldquofixrdquo the solution Ifthe student determines the solution is correctthen the student will be expected to defendthe solution

Action Item 52018-19 AoL Analysis-Prior to the beginning ofFall 2019 the MCIS department head needs toconvene a meeting of faculty who are teachingBCIS 4301 to determine the best method toassess critical thinking in BCIS 4301

Created232020

Due912019

StatusComplete

Action Item 62018-19 AoL Analysis-Beginning in Fall 2019increase the use of ISIT related case studiesin BUSI 4301 Each case study analysis needsto focus on (a) articulation of alternativecourses of action (b) critical evaluation of eachalternative (c) selection of the ldquobestrdquoalternative and (d) providing rationale forselecting the ldquobestrdquo alternative

Created232020

Due912019

StatusComplete

Action Item 72018-19 AoL Analysis-Beginning in Fall 2019provide students in BUSI 4301 with ISITrelated business scenarios that include bothldquocorrectrdquo and ldquoflawedrdquo solutions Students willbe expected to determine whether thesolution is correct If the student determinesthat the solution is not correct then thestudent will be expected to ldquofixrdquo the solution Ifthe student determines the solution is correctthen the student will be expected to defendthe solution

Created232020

Due912019

StatusComplete

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131 MeasuresCritical Thinking AssignmentOn each campusmodality students will complete a written assignment in BCIS 4301 3389 or4350 The assignments will be evaluated according to the sustainability matrix by facultymembers using the faculty developed critical thinking rubric The professor of this course willreport the data to the Accreditation Program Manager who will enter the data into theAssurance of Learning SystemSOURCE OF EVIDENCERubric Scored Assignments - Academic Direct

1311 TargetsCritical Thinking Target Not Reported this Period

TARGET 75 of students will meet or exceed expectations for each rubric line item

FINDINGS NA - Not measured this period

ANALYSIS OFFINDINGS

NA - Not measured this period

14 OutcomeDiscipline Specific KnowledgeCIS students enrolled in classes at Stephenville Fort Worth Waco or enrolled in onlinecourses will skillfully identify and solve problems related to their discipline STRATEGIESStudents will be introduced to this knowledge and skill in MATH 1316 or 1324 or 1325 or 2412 or2413 ECON 2301 2302 ACCT 2301 2302 BCIS 1305 4350 FINC 3301 BUSI 2301 4359 BUSI4344 or FINC 4301 or ECON 4301 MGMT 3300 MKTG 3312 BCIS 3347 Students will developthis knowledge and skill in ECON 2301 2302 ACCT 2303 2304 FINC 3301 BUSI 2301 4359BUSI 4344 or FINC 4301 or ECON 4301 MGMT 3300 MKTG 3312 BCIS 3332 or 3333 3342 or3343 3389 4301 4355 Students will master this knowledge in BCIS 3332 or 3333 3342 or 33433389 4301 Students will be assessed in BCIS 3332 or 3333 and 3347

Supported Initiatives (2)

GENERAL EDUCATION

Undergraduate Program EmpowerU Specific Knowledge Student Learning Outcome -Students will use techniques skills and tools necessary for the practice of the disciplineUndergraduate Program EmpowerU Specific Knowledge Student Learning Outcome -Students will identify and solve problems related to the discipline

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Action PlanACTION PLAN FROM SUMMER 2018 ANALYSIS amp13amp10The BBA-CIS Assessment Committeecomposed of Dearing Fulk and Jones recommends the following actions to improve the learningof students related to Business Knowledgeamp13amp10 bullBeginning in Fall 2018 assess the businessknowledge of BBA-CIS students using the Capsim Software System in BUSI 4359amp13amp10 bullPriorto the beginning of Fall 2018 add a discipline specific measurement for CIS in the CapsimSoftware System to assess the discipline specific knowledge of BBA-CIS students in BUSI4359amp13amp10 bullBeginning in Fall 2018 assess the discipline specific knowledge of BBA-CISstudents in BUSI 4359amp13amp10ltbgtltigtltspangtNote ltspangtltigtltbgtltigtltspangtIf discipline ltspangtltigtltigtltspangtspecific measurement for CIS cannot be added to the Capsim Software System ltspangtltigtltigtltspangtthen the CIS faculty should consider requiring BBAmdashCIS students to complete the ltspangtltigtltigtltspangtCompTIA IT Fundamentals (ITF) certification exam The faculty would use the ltspangtltigtltigtltspangtresults if the ITF exam as a measure of discipline specific knowledgeltspangtltigtltigtltspangtltspangtltigt amp13amp10amp13amp10SPRING 2020 UPDATE amp13amp10The previous action planwas NOT completed it was Terminated however there is not yet an option in WEAVE for adiscontinued action plan so we listed them as complete The CIS faculty developed a new actionplan to replace the previous one and to address the discipline specific measurement problem Thisaction item is Plannedamp13amp10

Action Item 1Beginning in Fall 2018 assess the businessknowledge of BBA-CIS students using theCapsim Software System in BUSI 4359

Created232020

Due912018

StatusComplete

Action Item 2Prior to the beginning of Fall 2018 add adiscipline specific measurement for CIS in theCapsim Software System to assess thediscipline specific knowledge of BBA-CISstudents in BUSI 4359

Created232020

Due9182018

StatusComplete

Action Item 3Beginning in Fall 2018 assess the disciplinespecific knowledge of BBA-CIS students inBUSI 4359

Created232020

Due912018

StatusComplete

Action Item 4 Created Due Status

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To replance the previous Action Items -Beginning in Fall 2020 discipline specificknowledge will be embedded into BCIS33323333 and BCIS 3347

622020

912020

Planned

141 MeasuresDiscipline Specific Knowledge ExamOn each campus students will complete a standardized computer simulation and objectiveexam covering general business and discipline specific topics in BUSI 4359 The professor ofthis course will report the data to the Accreditation Program Manager who will enter the datainto the Assurance of Learning SystemSOURCE OF EVIDENCEStandardized test - Academic Direct

1411 TargetsDiscipline Specific Target Not Reported this Period

TARGET Students will meet or exceed the population averages provided as a comparativemeasure by the Capsim system for the functional knowledge areas of the CompXMexam

FINDINGS NA - Not measured this period

ANALYSIS OFFINDINGS

NA - Not measured this period

15 OutcomeEthicsCIS students enrolled in classes at Stephenville Fort Worth Waco or enrolled in onlinecourses will effectively analyze ethical dilemmas to make appropriate decisions STRATEGIESStudents will be introduced to this knowledge and skill in BUSI 1301 2311 ACCT 2301 2302BCIS 1305 4350 FINC 3301 BUSI 4344 or FINC 4301 or ECON 4301 MGMT 3300 MKTG 3312Students will develop this knowledge and skill in FINC 3301 BUSI 2301 4359 BUSI 4344 orECON 4301 BCIS 4350 MGMT 3300 BCIS 4355 Students will master this knowledge in BCIS4355 Students will be assessed in BCIS 4350

Supported Initiatives (1)

GENERAL EDUCATION

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Undergraduate Program EmpowerU Ethical and Social Responsibility Student LearningOutcome - Students will practice ethical decision making

Action PlanACTION PLAN FROM SUMMER 2018 ANALYSIS amp13amp10During 2017-2018 zero BBA-CISstudents were assessed for Ethics in BUSI 4359 The BBA-CIS Assessment Committee composedof Dearing Fulk and Jones recommended 3 action items to improve the learning of studentsrelated to Ethics SPRING 2020 UPDATE Beginning in Fall 2019 assessment of ethics in BCIS4350 was implemented (Status Completed) Beginning in Fall 2018 increase the use of ISITrelated ethical dilemmas in BCIS 4350 that focus on ethical issues (eg intellectual propertyprivacy security) was not implemented (Status Discontinued) Prior to beginning of Fall 2018 theMCIS department head needs to convene a meeting of faculty who are teaching BCIS 4350 todetermine the best method to assess ethics in BCIS 4350 was not implemented (StatusDiscontinued) SPRING 2020 ACTION PLAN 1 amp13amp10On Wednesday March 4 2020 the actionplans were developed by Art Dearing Kevin Fulk Dennis Jones Del Nagy Leah Schultz JosephSchuessler and Jason Sharp Based on the current data analysis students met expectationshowever some factors suggest areas for improvement The in-progress action items below wererecommended SPRING 2020 ACTION PLAN 2 amp13amp10To insure the validity and reliability ofour measurements faculty will develop and implement a second measurement for this learningoutcome This will be completed during the next measurement cycle amp13amp10

Action Item 1Summer Analysis 2018-Beginning in Fall 2018assess ethics in BCIS 4350

Created232020

Due912018

StatusComplete

Action Item 2Summer Analysis 2018-Beginning in Fall 2018increase the use of ISIT related ethicaldilemmas in BCIS 4350 that focus on ethicalissues (eg intellectual property privacysecurity)

Created232020

Due912018

StatusComplete

Action Item 3Summer Analysis 2018-Prior to beginning ofFall 2018 the MCIS department head needs toconvene a meeting of faculty who are teachingBCIS 4350 to determine the best method to

Created232020

Due912018

StatusComplete

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assess ethics in BCIS 4350

Action Item 4ltspangtBeginning in Fall 2020 instructors willadd video supplements of IT-related ethicalissue case studies in BCIS 4350ltspangtltspangtltspangt

Created692020

Due912020

StatusIn Progress

Action Item 5ltspangtBeginning in Fall 2020 instructors willincrease emphasis of ethical issues in BCIS3347ltspangtltspangtltspangt

Created692020

Due912020

StatusIn Progress

Action Item 6ltspangtPrior to the beginning of Fall 2020 thedepartment head will communicateexpectations related to action items 1 and 2 toinstructors of BCIS 3347 and BCIS 4350ltspangtltspangtltspangt

Created692020

Due912020

StatusIn Progress

151 MeasuresEthics AssignmentOn each campusmodality students will complete a written assignment in BCIS 4350 Theassignments will be evaluated according to the sustainability matrix by faculty members usingthe faculty developed ethics rubric The professor of this course will report the data to theAccreditation Program Manager who will enter the data into the Assurance of LearningSystemSOURCE OF EVIDENCERubric Scored Assignments - Academic Direct

1511 TargetsEthics Target Partially Met

TARGET 75 of students will meet or exceed expectations for each rubric line item

FINDINGS See Document CIS-BBA Fall 19 AoL Results

ANALYSIS OFFINDINGS

Describe and interpret in detail both aggregate and factor findings for the currentacademic yearAggregate Findings (Overall)

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On Wednesday March 4 2020 the findings were reviewed by Art Dearing KevinFulk Dennis Jones Del Nagy Leah Schultz Joseph Schuessler and Jason SharpbullDuring Fall 2019 students exceeded expectations on the aggregate result

Factor Findings (Line Items)During Fall 2019 students exceeded expectations on all factors

Compare and contrast both aggregate and factor findings for the current academicyear for the different campuses andor delivery modesAggregate Findings (Overall)During Fall 2019 students exceeded expectations on the aggregate result for alllocations except Stephenville

Factor Findings (Line Items)During Fall 2019 students exceeded expectations on some factors at all locations

Describe and interpret in detail the aggregate and factor historic assessment trendsAggregate Findings (Overall)Ethics has been assessed twice over the last five years there are not enough datapoints to determine a trend

Factor Findings (Line Items)Ethics has been assessed twice over the last five years there are not enough datapoints to determine a trend

Compare and contrast aggregate and factor trends for the different campusesandor delivery modesAggregate Findings (Overall)Ethics has been assessed twice over the last five years there are not enough datapoints to determine a trend

Factor Findings (Line Items)Ethics has been assessed twice over the last five years there are not enough datapoints to determine a trend

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16 OutcomeTechnologyCIS students enrolled in classes at Stephenville Fort Worth Waco or enrolled in onlinecourses will efficiently use technology to solve business problems STRATEGIES Students willbe introduced to this knowledge and skill in BUSI 1301 2311 BCIS 1305 FINC 4301 BCIS 4350MKTG 3312 Students will develop this knowledge and skill in FINC 3301 BUSI 3312 4359 BCIS4350 3332 or 3333 3342 or 3343 3347 3389 4301 Students will master this knowledge in BCIS4350 Students will be assessed in BCIS 4350

Supported Initiatives (1)

GENERAL EDUCATION

Undergraduate Program EmpowerU Specific Knowledge Student Learning Outcome -Students will effectively use discipline specific technology

Action PlanACTION PLAN FROM SUMMER ANALYSIS 2018 amp13amp10During 2017-2018 four BBA-CISstudents were assessed for Technology KnowledgeSkills in BCIS 4350 The BBA-CIS AssessmentCommittee composed of Dearing Fulk and Jones recommended 2 actions to improve the learningof students related to Technology KnowledgeSkills Successful implementation of theserecommendations should improve the assessment results of the BBA-CIS students on theTechnology rubric SPRING 2020 UPDATE 1Prior to beginning of Fall 2018 the MCIS departmenthead needs to convene a meeting of the CIS faculty to develop a Technology rubric thatappropriately assesses the technology-related knowledge and skills of BBA CIS BS-CIS and BAAS-IT students was not implemented (Status Discontinued) 2Prior to beginning of Fall 2018 the MCISdepartment head needs to convene a meeting of faculty who are teaching BCIS 4350 todetermine the best method to assess technology knowledgeskills in BCIS 4350 was notimplemented (Status Discontinued) SPRING 2020 ACTION PLAN 1 amp13amp10On WednesdayMay 13 2020 action plans were developed by Art Dearing Kevin Fulk Dennis Jones Leah SchultzJoseph Schuessler and Jason Sharp These action plan items were developed in conjunction withthe Technology Action plan for the BAAS-IT and BS-CIS programs bullStudents met expectations onall factors however one factor suggested an area for improvement SPRING 2020 ACTION PLAN2 amp13amp10To insure the validity and reliability of our measurements faculty will develop andimplement a second measurement for this learning outcome This will be completed during thenext measurement cycle amp13amp10

Action Item 1 Created Due Status

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Prior to beginning of Fall 2018 the MCISdepartment head needs to convene a meetingof the CIS faculty to develop a Technologyrubric that appropriately assesses thetechnology-related knowledge and skills ofBBACIS BS-CIS and BAAS-IT students

232020

912018

Complete

Action Item 2Prior to beginning of Fall 2018 the MCISdepartment head needs to convene a meetingof faculty who are teaching BCIS 4350 todetermine the best method to assesstechnology knowledgeskills in BCIS 4350

Created232020

Due912018

StatusComplete

Action Item 3Beginning in Fall 2020 BCIS 4350 instructorswill provide students with ldquogoodrdquo and ldquobadrdquoexamples of professional documents

Created622020

Due912020

StatusIn Progress

Action Item 4Prior to the beginning of Fall 2020 thedepartment head will communicateexpectations related to action item 1 toinstructor(s) of BCIS 4350

Created622020

Due912020

StatusIn Progress

Action Item 5Prior to the beginning of Fall 2020 the CISfaculty will recommend to Dr Leah Schultz(CIS Representative on the COBA CurriculumCommittee) that BCIS 1305 be added as aprerequisite for BCIS 4350 This will improvethe technology related knowledge and skills ofstudents prior to their enrollment in BCIS 4350

Created622020

Due912020

StatusIn Progress

Action Item 6Prior to the beginning of Fall 2020 the CISfaculty will recommend to the AoL committeethat the Technology rubric be updated toreflect the following technology skills taught inBCIS 1305 These skills includeltbrgtCreate

Created622020

Due912020

StatusIn Progress

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business documents with word processingsoftware using spelling and grammar checkformat and layout tables citations graphicsand mail mergeltbrgtCreate businessdocuments and analyze data with spreadsheetsoftware using (1) tables sorting filteringcharts and graphics pivot tables macros (2)statistical financial logical and look-upfunctions and formulas and (3) add-insltbrgtCreate business multimedia presentationswith presentation software using templateslists groups themes colors clip art picturestables transitions animation video charts andviewsltbrgtCreate databases and manage datawith database software using tables fieldsrelationships indexes keys views queriesforms reports and importexport functionsltbrgtIntegrate business software applicationsltbrgtUse ldquogoal seekingrdquo and ldquowhat-if analysisrdquoto solve problems and makeadjustmentsrecommendations in a businessenvironmentltbrgtSource ACGM Lower DivisionAcademic Course Guide Manual -Spring 2020page 50(httpreportcenterthecbstatetxusagency-publicationguidelines-manualslower-division-academic-course-guide-manual-spring-2020)ltbrgtltbrgt

161 MeasuresTechnology AssignmentOn each campusmodality students will complete a written assignment in BCIS 4350 Theseassignments will be evaluated according to the sustainability matrix by faculty members usingthe faculty developed technology rubric The professor of this course will report the data tothe Accreditation Program Manager who will enter the data into the Assurance of LearningSystemSOURCE OF EVIDENCERubric Scored Assignments - Academic Direct

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1611 TargetsTechnology Target Partially Met

TARGET 75 of students will meet or exceed expectations for each rubric line item

FINDINGS See Document CIS-BBA Fall 19 AoL Results

ANALYSIS OFFINDINGS

Describe and interpret in detail both aggregate and factor findings for the currentacademic yearAggregate Findings (Overall)On Wednesday May 13 2020 the findings were reviewed by Art Dearing Kevin FulkDennis Jones Leah Schultz Joseph Schuessler and Jason SharpbullDuring Fall 2019 students exceeded expectations on the aggregate result

Factor Findings (Line Items)During Fall 2019 students exceeded expectations on all factors

Compare and contrast both aggregate and factor findings for the current academicyear for the different campuses andor delivery modesAggregate Findings (Overall)During Fall 2019 students exceeded expectations on the aggregate result for alllocations except Stephenville and online

Factor Findings (Line Items)During Fall 2019 students exceeded expectations on some factors at all locations

Describe and interpret in detail the aggregate and factor historic assessment trendsAggregate Findings (Overall)Technology has been assessed twice over the last five years there are not enoughdata points to determine a trend

Factor Findings (Line Items)Technology has been assessed twice over the last five years there are not enoughdata points to determine a trend

Compare and contrast aggregate and factor trends for the different campusesandor delivery modes

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Aggregate Findings (Overall)Technology has been assessed twice over the last five years there are not enoughdata points to determine a trend

Factor Findings (Line Items)Technology has been assessed twice over the last five years there are not enoughdata points to determine a trend

17 OutcomeGlobalCIS students enrolled in classes at Stephenville Fort Worth Waco or enrolled in onlinecourses will apply a global perspective to make business decisions ltbrgtSTRATEGIESltbrgtStudents will be introduced to this knowledge and skill in BUSI 1301 ECON 2301 2302ACCT 2301 BCIS 1305 FINC 4301 MGMT 3300 MKTG 3312 ltbrgtStudents will develop thisknowledge and skill in ECON 2301 2302 FINC 3301 4301 BUSI 4359 MGMT 3300 BCIS 4355ltbrgtStudents will master this knowledge in BUSI 4344 or FINC 4301 or ECON 4301 BCIS 4355Students will be assessed in BCIS 4350ltbrgtltbrgt

Supported Initiatives (1)

GENERAL EDUCATION

Undergraduate Program EmpowerU Globalization and Diversity Student LearningOutcome - Students will respect different viewpoints and cultures

Action PlanACTION PLAN FROM SUMMER 2018 ANALYSIS 2018 amp13amp10During 2017-2018 seven BBA-CISstudents were assessed for Global Knowledge in BUSI 4344 ECON 4301 or FINC 4301 The BBA-CIS Assessment Committee composed of Dearing Fulk and Jones recommended 2 actions toimprove the learning of students related to Global Knowledge Successful implementation of theserecommendations should improve the assessment results of the BBA-CIS students on the Globalrubric SPRING 2020 UPDATE 1Beginning in Spring 2019 assess global knowledge in BCIS 4355was not implemented because BCIS 4355 was not offered and global knowledge was assessed inBCIS 4350 during Fall 2019 In the future global knowledge will be assessed in BCIS 4355 (StatusDiscontinued) 2Prior to the beginning of Spring 2019 the MCIS department head needs toconvene a meeting of faculty who are teaching BCIS 4355 to determine the best method to assessethics in BCIS 4354 was not implemented because BCIS 4355 was not offered (Status

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Discontinued) SPRING 2020 ACTION PLAN 1 amp13amp10On Wednesday March 4 2020 actionplans were developed by Art Dearing Kevin Fulk Dennis Jones Del Nagy Leah Schultz JosephSchuessler and Jason Sharp Students met expectations on all factors However the CIS facultymembers believe that offering BCIS 4355 will enhance student learning of IT-related globalknowledge SPRING 2020 ACTION PLAN 2 amp13amp10To insure the validity and reliability of ourmeasurements faculty will develop and implement a second measurement for this learningoutcome This will be completed during the next measurement cycle amp13amp10

Action Item 1Beginning in Spring 2019 assess globalknowledge in BCIS 4355

Created232020

Due912019

StatusComplete

Action Item 2Prior to the beginning of Spring 2019 the MCISdepartment head needs to convene a meetingof faculty who are teaching BCIS 4355 todetermine the best method to assess ethics inBCIS 4354

Created232020

Due912019

StatusComplete

Action Item 3Prior to Spring 2021 the department head willschedule a section of BCIS 4355 to be offeredin Spring 2021

Created622020

Due1152021

StatusPlanned

Action Item 4Beginning in Spring 2021 global knowledge willbe assessed using the COBA direct measureassessment tool

Created622020

Due1152021

StatusPlanned

Action Item 5Prior to the beginning of Spring 2021 thedepartment head will communicateexpectations related to action item 2 toinstructor(s) of BCIS 4355

Created622020

Due1152021

StatusPlanned

171 MeasuresGlobal AssignmentOn each campusmodality students will complete a written assignment in BCIS 4350 Theassignments will be evaluated according to the sustainability matrix by faculty members using

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the faculty developed global rubric The professor of this course will report the data to theAccreditation Program Manager who will enter the data into the Assurance of LearningSystemSOURCE OF EVIDENCERubric Graded Reflection - Academic Direct

1711 TargetsGlobal Target Exceeded

TARGET 75 of students will meet or exceed expectations for each rubric line item

FINDINGS See Document CIS-BBA Fall 19 AoL Results

ANALYSIS OFFINDINGS

Describe and interpret in detail both aggregate and factor findings for the currentacademic yearAggregate Findings (Overall)On Wednesday March 4 2020 the findings were reviewed by Art Dearing KevinFulk Dennis Jones Del Nagy Leah Schultz Joseph Schuessler and Jason SharpbullDuring Fall 2019 students exceeded expectations on the aggregate result

Factor Findings (Line Items)During Fall 2019 students exceeded expectations on all factors

Compare and contrast both aggregate and factor findings for the current academicyear for the different campuses andor delivery modesAggregate Findings (Overall)During Fall 2019 students exceeded expectations on the aggregate result for alllocations

Factor Findings (Line Items)During Fall 2019 students exceeded expectations on all factors at all locations

Describe and interpret in detail the aggregate and factor historic assessment trendsAggregate Findings (Overall)Global knowledge has been assessed twice over the last five years there are notenough data points to determine a trend

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Factor Findings (Line Items)Global knowledge has been assessed twice over the last five years there are notenough data points to determine a trend

Compare and contrast aggregate and factor trends for the different campusesandor delivery modesAggregate Findings (Overall)Global knowledge has been assessed twice over the last five years there are notenough data points to determine a trend

Factor Findings (Line Items)Global knowledge has been assessed twice over the last five years there are notenough data points to determine a trend

Project Attachments (24)

Attachments File Size

2014 AAC Follow Up Review of Academic Assessment Plans-Computer InformationSystemsdocx

31KB

2016-17 CIS Findingsxlsx 28KB

2018 CIS-BBA Sustainability Mapxlsx 12KB

2018 Holistic Review CIS BBAxlsx 17KB

2020 CIS-BBA Course and Sustainability Mapxlsx 18KB

BAAS in CISpdf 279KB

CIS-BBA Fall 19 AoL Resultsdocx 112KB

COBA Undergraduate Course and Sustainability Maps4xlsx 23KB

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Table of ContentsComputer Information Systems (BBA)

Computer Information Systems BBA 2019-2020

1 To promote professionalism and responsibility (COBA AoL Goal)

11 Oral Communication

12 Written Communication

13 Critical Thinking

14 Discipline Specific Knowledge

15 Ethics

16 Technology

17 Global

Project Attachments

2

2

4

6

9

11

15

19

22

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MissionThe primary mission of the Management Information Systems (MIS) program at Tarleton State University isto provide a relevant high-quality education that prepares graduates for successful careers in a dynamictechnologically driven economy

1 GoalTo promote professionalism and responsibility (COBA AoL Goal)To equip students on all locations and delivery modes with discipline specific knowledge and skill setsthat will make them desirable candidates in todays professional job market and will ultimately lead tosuccessful careers responsible citizens and effective leaders in the business field

11 OutcomeOral CommunicationCIS students enrolled in classes at Stephenville Fort Worth Waco or enrolled in onlinecourses will communicate professionally with an oral presentation STRATEGIES Students willbe introduced to this knowledge and skill in BUSI 1301 MKTG 3312 Students will develop thisknowledge and skill in MGMT 3300 MKTG 3312 BUSI 3312 BCIS 3347 Students will master thisknowledge in BUSI 3312 BCIS 3347 Students will be assessed in BCIS 3347

Supported Initiatives (1)

GENERAL EDUCATION

Undergraduate Program EmpowerU Communication Student Learning Outcome -Students will communicate effectively orally

Action PlanACTION PLAN FROM SUMMER ANALYSIS 2018 amp13amp10Current Students exceeded the targetfor Oral Communication factors except ldquoDevelops appropriate conclusionrdquo Trend Studentsexceeded the target for most of the Oral Communication factors During this time period noindividual factor was below the target for two consecutive years SPRING 2020 UPDATECompleted - [519 1142 AM] 1)Students can work on lsquoTable topics in data communications To dothis students should prepare to speak on a data communication topic One possible method ofimplementation would be to identify 4-6 topics to talk on Then the day of the exercise a topic fora given student can be drawn from a hat Students with similar topics would talk as a group

ComputerInformationSystemsBBA 2019-2020

Internal Review 1GOALS 7OUTCOMES 7MEASURES 7TARGETS 7FINDINGS 24ATTACHMENTS

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2)Students can prepare and deliver a speech on a data communication topic Instead of a randomselection with a random group students could instead be assigned (or pick) a related datacommunication topic and present a 5-10 minute speech on the topic SPRING 2020 ACTIONPLAN amp13amp10To insure the validity and reliability of our measurements faculty will developand implement a second measurement for this learning outcome This will be completed duringthe next measurement cycleamp13amp10

Action Item 1Summer Analysis 2018-Beginning in Fall 2018assess oral communication in BCIS 3347

Created232020

Due912018

StatusComplete

Action Item 2Summer Assessment 2018-Oralcommunication is currently being assesses inBCIS 3347 for BS-CIS and BAAS-IT studentsTherefore this committee supports therecommendations being developed by the BS-CIS and BAAS-IT Assessment Committee toimprove the assessment results of BS-CIS andBAAS-IT students on the oral communicationrubric Additionally the committeerecommends that students be required topractice their presentations

Created232020

Due912018

StatusComplete

Action Item 32018-19 Analysis-Revise assignments in BCIS3347 to emphasize the need for the student todevelop appropriate conclusions

Created232020

Due912018

StatusComplete

111 MeasuresOral PresentationOn each campusmodality students will complete a written assignment in BCIS 3347 Theassignments will be evaluated according to the sustainability matrix by faculty members usingthe faculty developed oral communication rubric The professor of this course will report thedata to the Accreditation Program Manager who will enter the data into the Assurance ofLearning SystemSOURCE OF EVIDENCERubric Scored Assignments - Academic Direct

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1111 TargetsOral Presentation Target Not Reported this Period

TARGET 75 of students will meet or exceed expectations for each rubric line item

FINDINGS NA - Not measured this period

ANALYSIS OFFINDINGS

NA - Not measured this period

12 OutcomeWritten CommunicationCIS students enrolled in classes at Stephenville Fort Worth Waco or enrolled in onlinecourses will skillfully prepare a professional written document STRATEGIES Students will beintroduced to this knowledge and skill in BUSI 1301 ECON 2302 MKTG 3312 BUSI 3312Students will develop this knowledge and skill in BUSI 4359 BCIS 4350 MKTG 3312 BUSI 3312BCIS 3347 3389 Students will master this knowledge in BUSI 3312 BCIS 3347 3389 Studentswill be assessed in BCIS 3389

Supported Initiatives (1)

GENERAL EDUCATION

Undergraduate Program EmpowerU Communication Student Learning Outcome -Students will communicate effectively in writing

Action PlanACTION PLAN FROM SUMMER 2018 and 2018-19 AOL ANALYSES amp13amp10Current Students didnot the meet the target for four of the seven Written Communications factors Trend Studentsexceeded the target for most of the factors during three of the four years During this time periodno individual factor was below the target for two consecutive years SPRING 2020 UPDATEamp13amp10ltp class=MsoNormalgtFor BCIS 3389 Fall of 2019 the writing assignment was modifiedto have students align a case with systems analysis diagrams A short business case was createdthat students needed to read and evaluate From this case students needed to create systemsdiagram for a user interface (Use Case Diagrams) business process (Activity Diagrams) anddatabase (Class Diagram) The students also needed to address scope issues by logically groupingthese diagrams at the SystemProgramClassFunction levels This plan was completed in the fallamp13amp10ltp class=MsoNormalgtSPRING 2020 ACTION PLANamp13amp10To insure the validityand reliability of our measurements faculty will develop and implement a second measurement

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for this learning outcome This will be completed during the next measurement cycle ltdel align=scope= class=gtltdelgtamp13amp10

Action Item 1Summer Assessment 2018-Beginning in Fall2018 assess written communication in BCIS3389

Created232020

Due912018

StatusComplete

Action Item 2Summer Assessment 2018-Writtencommunication is currently being assesses inBCIS 3347 for BS-CIS and BAAS-IT studentsTherefore this committee supports therecommendations being developed by the BS-CIS and BAAS-IT Assessment Committee toimprove the he assessment results of BS-CISand BAAS-IT students on the writtencommunication rubric

Created232020

Due912018

StatusComplete

Action Item 3Summer Assessment 2018-Prior to thebeginning of Fall 2018 the MCIS departmenthead needs to convene a meeting of the CISfaculty to develop a Written Communicationrubric that appropriately assesses the writtencommunication skills of BBACIS BS-CIS andBAAS-IT students

Created232020

Due912018

StatusComplete

Action Item 4Summer Assessment 2018-Prior to thebeginning of Fall 2018 the MCIS departmenthead needs to convene a meeting of facultywho are teaching BCIS 3389 to determine thebest method to assess written communicationin BCIS 3389

Created232020

Due912018

StatusComplete

121 MeasuresWritten AssignmentOn each campusmodality students will complete a written assignment in BCIS 3389 The

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assignments will be evaluated according to the sustainability matrix by faculty members usingthe faculty developed written communication rubric The professor of this course will reportthe data to the Accreditation Program Manager who will enter the data into the Assurance ofLearning SystemSOURCE OF EVIDENCERubric Scored Assignments - Academic Direct

1211 TargetsWritten Communication Target Not Reported this Period

TARGET 75 of students will meet or exceed expectations for each rubric line item

FINDINGS NA - Not measured this period

ANALYSIS OFFINDINGS

NA - Not measured this period

13 OutcomeCritical ThinkingCIS students enrolled in classes at Stephenville or enrolled in online courses will adeptly usecritical thinking skills to solve business problems STRATEGIES Students will be introduced tothis knowledge and skill in MATH 1316 or 1324 or 1325 or 2412 or 2413 BUSI 1301 2311 ECON2301 2302 ACCT 2301 2302 BCIS 1305 FINC 4301 MGMT 3300 MKTG 3312 BCIS 3347Students will develop this knowledge and skill in MATH 1316 or 1324 or 1325 or 2412 or 2413ECON 2301 2302 FINC 3301 BUSI 2311 2301 BUSI 4344 or FINC 4301 or ECON 4301 BCIS4350 MGMT 3300 BCIS 3332 or 3333 3342 or 3343 3347 3389 4301 Students will master thisknowledge in BUSI 4359 MATH 1325 BCIS 3332 or 3333 3342 or 3343 3389 4301 Students willbe assessed in BCIS 4301

Supported Initiatives (1)

GENERAL EDUCATION

Undergraduate Program EmpowerU Problem SolvingCritical Thinking Student LearningOutcome - Students will demonstrate critical thinking and reasoning

Action PlanACTION PLANS FOR SUMMER 2018 AND 2018-19 AOL ANALYSES amp13amp10Current Studentsdid not the meet the target for all seven Critical Thinking factors (N=10) Trend Students did notmeet the target for most of the factors during all four years During this time period no individual

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factor exceeded the target for two consecutive years SPRING 2020 UPDATE amp13amp10For BCIS4301 during the fall to bridge the gap with critical thinking student had to analyze an existingdatabase ndash create the Entity Relationship Diagram for the existing database They were providedwith several new requirements for the database Some requirements needed the implementationof a new field within an existing table Other requirements needed the implementation of a newtable within the database One of the more difficult requirements created a recursive relationshipbetween a single table This was implemented as an individual assignment The status of thisaction plan would be completed SPRING 2020 ACTION PLAN 2 amp13amp10To insure the validityand reliability of our measurements faculty will develop and implement a second measurementfor this learning outcome This will be completed during the next measurement cycle ltdelgtltdelgtamp13amp10

Action Item 1Summer Analysis 2018-Beginning in Fall 2018assess critical thinking in BCIS 4301

Created232020

Due912018

StatusComplete

Action Item 2Summer Analysis 2018-Prior to the beginningof Fall 2018 the MCIS department head needsto convene a meeting of faculty who areteaching BCIS 4301 to determine the bestmethod to assess critical thinking in BCIS 4301

Created232020

Due912018

StatusComplete

Action Item 3Summer Analysis 2018-Beginning in Fall 2018increase the use of ISIT related case studiesin BUSI 4301 Each case study analysis needsto focus on (a) articulation of alternativecourses of action (b) critical evaluation of eachalternative (c) selection of the ldquobestrdquoalternative and (d) providing rationale forselecting the ldquobestrdquo alternative

Created232020

Due912018

StatusComplete

Action Item 4Summer Analysis 2018-Beginning in Fall 2018provide students in BUSI 4301 with ISITrelated business scenarios that include bothldquocorrectrdquo and ldquoflawedrdquo solutions Students will

Created232020

Due StatusComplete

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be expected to determine whether thesolution is correct If the student determinesthat the solution is not correct then thestudent will be expected to ldquofixrdquo the solution Ifthe student determines the solution is correctthen the student will be expected to defendthe solution

Action Item 52018-19 AoL Analysis-Prior to the beginning ofFall 2019 the MCIS department head needs toconvene a meeting of faculty who are teachingBCIS 4301 to determine the best method toassess critical thinking in BCIS 4301

Created232020

Due912019

StatusComplete

Action Item 62018-19 AoL Analysis-Beginning in Fall 2019increase the use of ISIT related case studiesin BUSI 4301 Each case study analysis needsto focus on (a) articulation of alternativecourses of action (b) critical evaluation of eachalternative (c) selection of the ldquobestrdquoalternative and (d) providing rationale forselecting the ldquobestrdquo alternative

Created232020

Due912019

StatusComplete

Action Item 72018-19 AoL Analysis-Beginning in Fall 2019provide students in BUSI 4301 with ISITrelated business scenarios that include bothldquocorrectrdquo and ldquoflawedrdquo solutions Students willbe expected to determine whether thesolution is correct If the student determinesthat the solution is not correct then thestudent will be expected to ldquofixrdquo the solution Ifthe student determines the solution is correctthen the student will be expected to defendthe solution

Created232020

Due912019

StatusComplete

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131 MeasuresCritical Thinking AssignmentOn each campusmodality students will complete a written assignment in BCIS 4301 3389 or4350 The assignments will be evaluated according to the sustainability matrix by facultymembers using the faculty developed critical thinking rubric The professor of this course willreport the data to the Accreditation Program Manager who will enter the data into theAssurance of Learning SystemSOURCE OF EVIDENCERubric Scored Assignments - Academic Direct

1311 TargetsCritical Thinking Target Not Reported this Period

TARGET 75 of students will meet or exceed expectations for each rubric line item

FINDINGS NA - Not measured this period

ANALYSIS OFFINDINGS

NA - Not measured this period

14 OutcomeDiscipline Specific KnowledgeCIS students enrolled in classes at Stephenville Fort Worth Waco or enrolled in onlinecourses will skillfully identify and solve problems related to their discipline STRATEGIESStudents will be introduced to this knowledge and skill in MATH 1316 or 1324 or 1325 or 2412 or2413 ECON 2301 2302 ACCT 2301 2302 BCIS 1305 4350 FINC 3301 BUSI 2301 4359 BUSI4344 or FINC 4301 or ECON 4301 MGMT 3300 MKTG 3312 BCIS 3347 Students will developthis knowledge and skill in ECON 2301 2302 ACCT 2303 2304 FINC 3301 BUSI 2301 4359BUSI 4344 or FINC 4301 or ECON 4301 MGMT 3300 MKTG 3312 BCIS 3332 or 3333 3342 or3343 3389 4301 4355 Students will master this knowledge in BCIS 3332 or 3333 3342 or 33433389 4301 Students will be assessed in BCIS 3332 or 3333 and 3347

Supported Initiatives (2)

GENERAL EDUCATION

Undergraduate Program EmpowerU Specific Knowledge Student Learning Outcome -Students will use techniques skills and tools necessary for the practice of the disciplineUndergraduate Program EmpowerU Specific Knowledge Student Learning Outcome -Students will identify and solve problems related to the discipline

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Action PlanACTION PLAN FROM SUMMER 2018 ANALYSIS amp13amp10The BBA-CIS Assessment Committeecomposed of Dearing Fulk and Jones recommends the following actions to improve the learningof students related to Business Knowledgeamp13amp10 bullBeginning in Fall 2018 assess the businessknowledge of BBA-CIS students using the Capsim Software System in BUSI 4359amp13amp10 bullPriorto the beginning of Fall 2018 add a discipline specific measurement for CIS in the CapsimSoftware System to assess the discipline specific knowledge of BBA-CIS students in BUSI4359amp13amp10 bullBeginning in Fall 2018 assess the discipline specific knowledge of BBA-CISstudents in BUSI 4359amp13amp10ltbgtltigtltspangtNote ltspangtltigtltbgtltigtltspangtIf discipline ltspangtltigtltigtltspangtspecific measurement for CIS cannot be added to the Capsim Software System ltspangtltigtltigtltspangtthen the CIS faculty should consider requiring BBAmdashCIS students to complete the ltspangtltigtltigtltspangtCompTIA IT Fundamentals (ITF) certification exam The faculty would use the ltspangtltigtltigtltspangtresults if the ITF exam as a measure of discipline specific knowledgeltspangtltigtltigtltspangtltspangtltigt amp13amp10amp13amp10SPRING 2020 UPDATE amp13amp10The previous action planwas NOT completed it was Terminated however there is not yet an option in WEAVE for adiscontinued action plan so we listed them as complete The CIS faculty developed a new actionplan to replace the previous one and to address the discipline specific measurement problem Thisaction item is Plannedamp13amp10

Action Item 1Beginning in Fall 2018 assess the businessknowledge of BBA-CIS students using theCapsim Software System in BUSI 4359

Created232020

Due912018

StatusComplete

Action Item 2Prior to the beginning of Fall 2018 add adiscipline specific measurement for CIS in theCapsim Software System to assess thediscipline specific knowledge of BBA-CISstudents in BUSI 4359

Created232020

Due9182018

StatusComplete

Action Item 3Beginning in Fall 2018 assess the disciplinespecific knowledge of BBA-CIS students inBUSI 4359

Created232020

Due912018

StatusComplete

Action Item 4 Created Due Status

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To replance the previous Action Items -Beginning in Fall 2020 discipline specificknowledge will be embedded into BCIS33323333 and BCIS 3347

622020

912020

Planned

141 MeasuresDiscipline Specific Knowledge ExamOn each campus students will complete a standardized computer simulation and objectiveexam covering general business and discipline specific topics in BUSI 4359 The professor ofthis course will report the data to the Accreditation Program Manager who will enter the datainto the Assurance of Learning SystemSOURCE OF EVIDENCEStandardized test - Academic Direct

1411 TargetsDiscipline Specific Target Not Reported this Period

TARGET Students will meet or exceed the population averages provided as a comparativemeasure by the Capsim system for the functional knowledge areas of the CompXMexam

FINDINGS NA - Not measured this period

ANALYSIS OFFINDINGS

NA - Not measured this period

15 OutcomeEthicsCIS students enrolled in classes at Stephenville Fort Worth Waco or enrolled in onlinecourses will effectively analyze ethical dilemmas to make appropriate decisions STRATEGIESStudents will be introduced to this knowledge and skill in BUSI 1301 2311 ACCT 2301 2302BCIS 1305 4350 FINC 3301 BUSI 4344 or FINC 4301 or ECON 4301 MGMT 3300 MKTG 3312Students will develop this knowledge and skill in FINC 3301 BUSI 2301 4359 BUSI 4344 orECON 4301 BCIS 4350 MGMT 3300 BCIS 4355 Students will master this knowledge in BCIS4355 Students will be assessed in BCIS 4350

Supported Initiatives (1)

GENERAL EDUCATION

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Undergraduate Program EmpowerU Ethical and Social Responsibility Student LearningOutcome - Students will practice ethical decision making

Action PlanACTION PLAN FROM SUMMER 2018 ANALYSIS amp13amp10During 2017-2018 zero BBA-CISstudents were assessed for Ethics in BUSI 4359 The BBA-CIS Assessment Committee composedof Dearing Fulk and Jones recommended 3 action items to improve the learning of studentsrelated to Ethics SPRING 2020 UPDATE Beginning in Fall 2019 assessment of ethics in BCIS4350 was implemented (Status Completed) Beginning in Fall 2018 increase the use of ISITrelated ethical dilemmas in BCIS 4350 that focus on ethical issues (eg intellectual propertyprivacy security) was not implemented (Status Discontinued) Prior to beginning of Fall 2018 theMCIS department head needs to convene a meeting of faculty who are teaching BCIS 4350 todetermine the best method to assess ethics in BCIS 4350 was not implemented (StatusDiscontinued) SPRING 2020 ACTION PLAN 1 amp13amp10On Wednesday March 4 2020 the actionplans were developed by Art Dearing Kevin Fulk Dennis Jones Del Nagy Leah Schultz JosephSchuessler and Jason Sharp Based on the current data analysis students met expectationshowever some factors suggest areas for improvement The in-progress action items below wererecommended SPRING 2020 ACTION PLAN 2 amp13amp10To insure the validity and reliability ofour measurements faculty will develop and implement a second measurement for this learningoutcome This will be completed during the next measurement cycle amp13amp10

Action Item 1Summer Analysis 2018-Beginning in Fall 2018assess ethics in BCIS 4350

Created232020

Due912018

StatusComplete

Action Item 2Summer Analysis 2018-Beginning in Fall 2018increase the use of ISIT related ethicaldilemmas in BCIS 4350 that focus on ethicalissues (eg intellectual property privacysecurity)

Created232020

Due912018

StatusComplete

Action Item 3Summer Analysis 2018-Prior to beginning ofFall 2018 the MCIS department head needs toconvene a meeting of faculty who are teachingBCIS 4350 to determine the best method to

Created232020

Due912018

StatusComplete

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assess ethics in BCIS 4350

Action Item 4ltspangtBeginning in Fall 2020 instructors willadd video supplements of IT-related ethicalissue case studies in BCIS 4350ltspangtltspangtltspangt

Created692020

Due912020

StatusIn Progress

Action Item 5ltspangtBeginning in Fall 2020 instructors willincrease emphasis of ethical issues in BCIS3347ltspangtltspangtltspangt

Created692020

Due912020

StatusIn Progress

Action Item 6ltspangtPrior to the beginning of Fall 2020 thedepartment head will communicateexpectations related to action items 1 and 2 toinstructors of BCIS 3347 and BCIS 4350ltspangtltspangtltspangt

Created692020

Due912020

StatusIn Progress

151 MeasuresEthics AssignmentOn each campusmodality students will complete a written assignment in BCIS 4350 Theassignments will be evaluated according to the sustainability matrix by faculty members usingthe faculty developed ethics rubric The professor of this course will report the data to theAccreditation Program Manager who will enter the data into the Assurance of LearningSystemSOURCE OF EVIDENCERubric Scored Assignments - Academic Direct

1511 TargetsEthics Target Partially Met

TARGET 75 of students will meet or exceed expectations for each rubric line item

FINDINGS See Document CIS-BBA Fall 19 AoL Results

ANALYSIS OFFINDINGS

Describe and interpret in detail both aggregate and factor findings for the currentacademic yearAggregate Findings (Overall)

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On Wednesday March 4 2020 the findings were reviewed by Art Dearing KevinFulk Dennis Jones Del Nagy Leah Schultz Joseph Schuessler and Jason SharpbullDuring Fall 2019 students exceeded expectations on the aggregate result

Factor Findings (Line Items)During Fall 2019 students exceeded expectations on all factors

Compare and contrast both aggregate and factor findings for the current academicyear for the different campuses andor delivery modesAggregate Findings (Overall)During Fall 2019 students exceeded expectations on the aggregate result for alllocations except Stephenville

Factor Findings (Line Items)During Fall 2019 students exceeded expectations on some factors at all locations

Describe and interpret in detail the aggregate and factor historic assessment trendsAggregate Findings (Overall)Ethics has been assessed twice over the last five years there are not enough datapoints to determine a trend

Factor Findings (Line Items)Ethics has been assessed twice over the last five years there are not enough datapoints to determine a trend

Compare and contrast aggregate and factor trends for the different campusesandor delivery modesAggregate Findings (Overall)Ethics has been assessed twice over the last five years there are not enough datapoints to determine a trend

Factor Findings (Line Items)Ethics has been assessed twice over the last five years there are not enough datapoints to determine a trend

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16 OutcomeTechnologyCIS students enrolled in classes at Stephenville Fort Worth Waco or enrolled in onlinecourses will efficiently use technology to solve business problems STRATEGIES Students willbe introduced to this knowledge and skill in BUSI 1301 2311 BCIS 1305 FINC 4301 BCIS 4350MKTG 3312 Students will develop this knowledge and skill in FINC 3301 BUSI 3312 4359 BCIS4350 3332 or 3333 3342 or 3343 3347 3389 4301 Students will master this knowledge in BCIS4350 Students will be assessed in BCIS 4350

Supported Initiatives (1)

GENERAL EDUCATION

Undergraduate Program EmpowerU Specific Knowledge Student Learning Outcome -Students will effectively use discipline specific technology

Action PlanACTION PLAN FROM SUMMER ANALYSIS 2018 amp13amp10During 2017-2018 four BBA-CISstudents were assessed for Technology KnowledgeSkills in BCIS 4350 The BBA-CIS AssessmentCommittee composed of Dearing Fulk and Jones recommended 2 actions to improve the learningof students related to Technology KnowledgeSkills Successful implementation of theserecommendations should improve the assessment results of the BBA-CIS students on theTechnology rubric SPRING 2020 UPDATE 1Prior to beginning of Fall 2018 the MCIS departmenthead needs to convene a meeting of the CIS faculty to develop a Technology rubric thatappropriately assesses the technology-related knowledge and skills of BBA CIS BS-CIS and BAAS-IT students was not implemented (Status Discontinued) 2Prior to beginning of Fall 2018 the MCISdepartment head needs to convene a meeting of faculty who are teaching BCIS 4350 todetermine the best method to assess technology knowledgeskills in BCIS 4350 was notimplemented (Status Discontinued) SPRING 2020 ACTION PLAN 1 amp13amp10On WednesdayMay 13 2020 action plans were developed by Art Dearing Kevin Fulk Dennis Jones Leah SchultzJoseph Schuessler and Jason Sharp These action plan items were developed in conjunction withthe Technology Action plan for the BAAS-IT and BS-CIS programs bullStudents met expectations onall factors however one factor suggested an area for improvement SPRING 2020 ACTION PLAN2 amp13amp10To insure the validity and reliability of our measurements faculty will develop andimplement a second measurement for this learning outcome This will be completed during thenext measurement cycle amp13amp10

Action Item 1 Created Due Status

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Prior to beginning of Fall 2018 the MCISdepartment head needs to convene a meetingof the CIS faculty to develop a Technologyrubric that appropriately assesses thetechnology-related knowledge and skills ofBBACIS BS-CIS and BAAS-IT students

232020

912018

Complete

Action Item 2Prior to beginning of Fall 2018 the MCISdepartment head needs to convene a meetingof faculty who are teaching BCIS 4350 todetermine the best method to assesstechnology knowledgeskills in BCIS 4350

Created232020

Due912018

StatusComplete

Action Item 3Beginning in Fall 2020 BCIS 4350 instructorswill provide students with ldquogoodrdquo and ldquobadrdquoexamples of professional documents

Created622020

Due912020

StatusIn Progress

Action Item 4Prior to the beginning of Fall 2020 thedepartment head will communicateexpectations related to action item 1 toinstructor(s) of BCIS 4350

Created622020

Due912020

StatusIn Progress

Action Item 5Prior to the beginning of Fall 2020 the CISfaculty will recommend to Dr Leah Schultz(CIS Representative on the COBA CurriculumCommittee) that BCIS 1305 be added as aprerequisite for BCIS 4350 This will improvethe technology related knowledge and skills ofstudents prior to their enrollment in BCIS 4350

Created622020

Due912020

StatusIn Progress

Action Item 6Prior to the beginning of Fall 2020 the CISfaculty will recommend to the AoL committeethat the Technology rubric be updated toreflect the following technology skills taught inBCIS 1305 These skills includeltbrgtCreate

Created622020

Due912020

StatusIn Progress

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business documents with word processingsoftware using spelling and grammar checkformat and layout tables citations graphicsand mail mergeltbrgtCreate businessdocuments and analyze data with spreadsheetsoftware using (1) tables sorting filteringcharts and graphics pivot tables macros (2)statistical financial logical and look-upfunctions and formulas and (3) add-insltbrgtCreate business multimedia presentationswith presentation software using templateslists groups themes colors clip art picturestables transitions animation video charts andviewsltbrgtCreate databases and manage datawith database software using tables fieldsrelationships indexes keys views queriesforms reports and importexport functionsltbrgtIntegrate business software applicationsltbrgtUse ldquogoal seekingrdquo and ldquowhat-if analysisrdquoto solve problems and makeadjustmentsrecommendations in a businessenvironmentltbrgtSource ACGM Lower DivisionAcademic Course Guide Manual -Spring 2020page 50(httpreportcenterthecbstatetxusagency-publicationguidelines-manualslower-division-academic-course-guide-manual-spring-2020)ltbrgtltbrgt

161 MeasuresTechnology AssignmentOn each campusmodality students will complete a written assignment in BCIS 4350 Theseassignments will be evaluated according to the sustainability matrix by faculty members usingthe faculty developed technology rubric The professor of this course will report the data tothe Accreditation Program Manager who will enter the data into the Assurance of LearningSystemSOURCE OF EVIDENCERubric Scored Assignments - Academic Direct

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1611 TargetsTechnology Target Partially Met

TARGET 75 of students will meet or exceed expectations for each rubric line item

FINDINGS See Document CIS-BBA Fall 19 AoL Results

ANALYSIS OFFINDINGS

Describe and interpret in detail both aggregate and factor findings for the currentacademic yearAggregate Findings (Overall)On Wednesday May 13 2020 the findings were reviewed by Art Dearing Kevin FulkDennis Jones Leah Schultz Joseph Schuessler and Jason SharpbullDuring Fall 2019 students exceeded expectations on the aggregate result

Factor Findings (Line Items)During Fall 2019 students exceeded expectations on all factors

Compare and contrast both aggregate and factor findings for the current academicyear for the different campuses andor delivery modesAggregate Findings (Overall)During Fall 2019 students exceeded expectations on the aggregate result for alllocations except Stephenville and online

Factor Findings (Line Items)During Fall 2019 students exceeded expectations on some factors at all locations

Describe and interpret in detail the aggregate and factor historic assessment trendsAggregate Findings (Overall)Technology has been assessed twice over the last five years there are not enoughdata points to determine a trend

Factor Findings (Line Items)Technology has been assessed twice over the last five years there are not enoughdata points to determine a trend

Compare and contrast aggregate and factor trends for the different campusesandor delivery modes

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Aggregate Findings (Overall)Technology has been assessed twice over the last five years there are not enoughdata points to determine a trend

Factor Findings (Line Items)Technology has been assessed twice over the last five years there are not enoughdata points to determine a trend

17 OutcomeGlobalCIS students enrolled in classes at Stephenville Fort Worth Waco or enrolled in onlinecourses will apply a global perspective to make business decisions ltbrgtSTRATEGIESltbrgtStudents will be introduced to this knowledge and skill in BUSI 1301 ECON 2301 2302ACCT 2301 BCIS 1305 FINC 4301 MGMT 3300 MKTG 3312 ltbrgtStudents will develop thisknowledge and skill in ECON 2301 2302 FINC 3301 4301 BUSI 4359 MGMT 3300 BCIS 4355ltbrgtStudents will master this knowledge in BUSI 4344 or FINC 4301 or ECON 4301 BCIS 4355Students will be assessed in BCIS 4350ltbrgtltbrgt

Supported Initiatives (1)

GENERAL EDUCATION

Undergraduate Program EmpowerU Globalization and Diversity Student LearningOutcome - Students will respect different viewpoints and cultures

Action PlanACTION PLAN FROM SUMMER 2018 ANALYSIS 2018 amp13amp10During 2017-2018 seven BBA-CISstudents were assessed for Global Knowledge in BUSI 4344 ECON 4301 or FINC 4301 The BBA-CIS Assessment Committee composed of Dearing Fulk and Jones recommended 2 actions toimprove the learning of students related to Global Knowledge Successful implementation of theserecommendations should improve the assessment results of the BBA-CIS students on the Globalrubric SPRING 2020 UPDATE 1Beginning in Spring 2019 assess global knowledge in BCIS 4355was not implemented because BCIS 4355 was not offered and global knowledge was assessed inBCIS 4350 during Fall 2019 In the future global knowledge will be assessed in BCIS 4355 (StatusDiscontinued) 2Prior to the beginning of Spring 2019 the MCIS department head needs toconvene a meeting of faculty who are teaching BCIS 4355 to determine the best method to assessethics in BCIS 4354 was not implemented because BCIS 4355 was not offered (Status

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Discontinued) SPRING 2020 ACTION PLAN 1 amp13amp10On Wednesday March 4 2020 actionplans were developed by Art Dearing Kevin Fulk Dennis Jones Del Nagy Leah Schultz JosephSchuessler and Jason Sharp Students met expectations on all factors However the CIS facultymembers believe that offering BCIS 4355 will enhance student learning of IT-related globalknowledge SPRING 2020 ACTION PLAN 2 amp13amp10To insure the validity and reliability of ourmeasurements faculty will develop and implement a second measurement for this learningoutcome This will be completed during the next measurement cycle amp13amp10

Action Item 1Beginning in Spring 2019 assess globalknowledge in BCIS 4355

Created232020

Due912019

StatusComplete

Action Item 2Prior to the beginning of Spring 2019 the MCISdepartment head needs to convene a meetingof faculty who are teaching BCIS 4355 todetermine the best method to assess ethics inBCIS 4354

Created232020

Due912019

StatusComplete

Action Item 3Prior to Spring 2021 the department head willschedule a section of BCIS 4355 to be offeredin Spring 2021

Created622020

Due1152021

StatusPlanned

Action Item 4Beginning in Spring 2021 global knowledge willbe assessed using the COBA direct measureassessment tool

Created622020

Due1152021

StatusPlanned

Action Item 5Prior to the beginning of Spring 2021 thedepartment head will communicateexpectations related to action item 2 toinstructor(s) of BCIS 4355

Created622020

Due1152021

StatusPlanned

171 MeasuresGlobal AssignmentOn each campusmodality students will complete a written assignment in BCIS 4350 Theassignments will be evaluated according to the sustainability matrix by faculty members using

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the faculty developed global rubric The professor of this course will report the data to theAccreditation Program Manager who will enter the data into the Assurance of LearningSystemSOURCE OF EVIDENCERubric Graded Reflection - Academic Direct

1711 TargetsGlobal Target Exceeded

TARGET 75 of students will meet or exceed expectations for each rubric line item

FINDINGS See Document CIS-BBA Fall 19 AoL Results

ANALYSIS OFFINDINGS

Describe and interpret in detail both aggregate and factor findings for the currentacademic yearAggregate Findings (Overall)On Wednesday March 4 2020 the findings were reviewed by Art Dearing KevinFulk Dennis Jones Del Nagy Leah Schultz Joseph Schuessler and Jason SharpbullDuring Fall 2019 students exceeded expectations on the aggregate result

Factor Findings (Line Items)During Fall 2019 students exceeded expectations on all factors

Compare and contrast both aggregate and factor findings for the current academicyear for the different campuses andor delivery modesAggregate Findings (Overall)During Fall 2019 students exceeded expectations on the aggregate result for alllocations

Factor Findings (Line Items)During Fall 2019 students exceeded expectations on all factors at all locations

Describe and interpret in detail the aggregate and factor historic assessment trendsAggregate Findings (Overall)Global knowledge has been assessed twice over the last five years there are notenough data points to determine a trend

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Factor Findings (Line Items)Global knowledge has been assessed twice over the last five years there are notenough data points to determine a trend

Compare and contrast aggregate and factor trends for the different campusesandor delivery modesAggregate Findings (Overall)Global knowledge has been assessed twice over the last five years there are notenough data points to determine a trend

Factor Findings (Line Items)Global knowledge has been assessed twice over the last five years there are notenough data points to determine a trend

Project Attachments (24)

Attachments File Size

2014 AAC Follow Up Review of Academic Assessment Plans-Computer InformationSystemsdocx

31KB

2016-17 CIS Findingsxlsx 28KB

2018 CIS-BBA Sustainability Mapxlsx 12KB

2018 Holistic Review CIS BBAxlsx 17KB

2020 CIS-BBA Course and Sustainability Mapxlsx 18KB

BAAS in CISpdf 279KB

CIS-BBA Fall 19 AoL Resultsdocx 112KB

COBA Undergraduate Course and Sustainability Maps4xlsx 23KB

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MissionThe primary mission of the Management Information Systems (MIS) program at Tarleton State University isto provide a relevant high-quality education that prepares graduates for successful careers in a dynamictechnologically driven economy

1 GoalTo promote professionalism and responsibility (COBA AoL Goal)To equip students on all locations and delivery modes with discipline specific knowledge and skill setsthat will make them desirable candidates in todays professional job market and will ultimately lead tosuccessful careers responsible citizens and effective leaders in the business field

11 OutcomeOral CommunicationCIS students enrolled in classes at Stephenville Fort Worth Waco or enrolled in onlinecourses will communicate professionally with an oral presentation STRATEGIES Students willbe introduced to this knowledge and skill in BUSI 1301 MKTG 3312 Students will develop thisknowledge and skill in MGMT 3300 MKTG 3312 BUSI 3312 BCIS 3347 Students will master thisknowledge in BUSI 3312 BCIS 3347 Students will be assessed in BCIS 3347

Supported Initiatives (1)

GENERAL EDUCATION

Undergraduate Program EmpowerU Communication Student Learning Outcome -Students will communicate effectively orally

Action PlanACTION PLAN FROM SUMMER ANALYSIS 2018 amp13amp10Current Students exceeded the targetfor Oral Communication factors except ldquoDevelops appropriate conclusionrdquo Trend Studentsexceeded the target for most of the Oral Communication factors During this time period noindividual factor was below the target for two consecutive years SPRING 2020 UPDATECompleted - [519 1142 AM] 1)Students can work on lsquoTable topics in data communications To dothis students should prepare to speak on a data communication topic One possible method ofimplementation would be to identify 4-6 topics to talk on Then the day of the exercise a topic fora given student can be drawn from a hat Students with similar topics would talk as a group

ComputerInformationSystemsBBA 2019-2020

Internal Review 1GOALS 7OUTCOMES 7MEASURES 7TARGETS 7FINDINGS 24ATTACHMENTS

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2)Students can prepare and deliver a speech on a data communication topic Instead of a randomselection with a random group students could instead be assigned (or pick) a related datacommunication topic and present a 5-10 minute speech on the topic SPRING 2020 ACTIONPLAN amp13amp10To insure the validity and reliability of our measurements faculty will developand implement a second measurement for this learning outcome This will be completed duringthe next measurement cycleamp13amp10

Action Item 1Summer Analysis 2018-Beginning in Fall 2018assess oral communication in BCIS 3347

Created232020

Due912018

StatusComplete

Action Item 2Summer Assessment 2018-Oralcommunication is currently being assesses inBCIS 3347 for BS-CIS and BAAS-IT studentsTherefore this committee supports therecommendations being developed by the BS-CIS and BAAS-IT Assessment Committee toimprove the assessment results of BS-CIS andBAAS-IT students on the oral communicationrubric Additionally the committeerecommends that students be required topractice their presentations

Created232020

Due912018

StatusComplete

Action Item 32018-19 Analysis-Revise assignments in BCIS3347 to emphasize the need for the student todevelop appropriate conclusions

Created232020

Due912018

StatusComplete

111 MeasuresOral PresentationOn each campusmodality students will complete a written assignment in BCIS 3347 Theassignments will be evaluated according to the sustainability matrix by faculty members usingthe faculty developed oral communication rubric The professor of this course will report thedata to the Accreditation Program Manager who will enter the data into the Assurance ofLearning SystemSOURCE OF EVIDENCERubric Scored Assignments - Academic Direct

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1111 TargetsOral Presentation Target Not Reported this Period

TARGET 75 of students will meet or exceed expectations for each rubric line item

FINDINGS NA - Not measured this period

ANALYSIS OFFINDINGS

NA - Not measured this period

12 OutcomeWritten CommunicationCIS students enrolled in classes at Stephenville Fort Worth Waco or enrolled in onlinecourses will skillfully prepare a professional written document STRATEGIES Students will beintroduced to this knowledge and skill in BUSI 1301 ECON 2302 MKTG 3312 BUSI 3312Students will develop this knowledge and skill in BUSI 4359 BCIS 4350 MKTG 3312 BUSI 3312BCIS 3347 3389 Students will master this knowledge in BUSI 3312 BCIS 3347 3389 Studentswill be assessed in BCIS 3389

Supported Initiatives (1)

GENERAL EDUCATION

Undergraduate Program EmpowerU Communication Student Learning Outcome -Students will communicate effectively in writing

Action PlanACTION PLAN FROM SUMMER 2018 and 2018-19 AOL ANALYSES amp13amp10Current Students didnot the meet the target for four of the seven Written Communications factors Trend Studentsexceeded the target for most of the factors during three of the four years During this time periodno individual factor was below the target for two consecutive years SPRING 2020 UPDATEamp13amp10ltp class=MsoNormalgtFor BCIS 3389 Fall of 2019 the writing assignment was modifiedto have students align a case with systems analysis diagrams A short business case was createdthat students needed to read and evaluate From this case students needed to create systemsdiagram for a user interface (Use Case Diagrams) business process (Activity Diagrams) anddatabase (Class Diagram) The students also needed to address scope issues by logically groupingthese diagrams at the SystemProgramClassFunction levels This plan was completed in the fallamp13amp10ltp class=MsoNormalgtSPRING 2020 ACTION PLANamp13amp10To insure the validityand reliability of our measurements faculty will develop and implement a second measurement

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for this learning outcome This will be completed during the next measurement cycle ltdel align=scope= class=gtltdelgtamp13amp10

Action Item 1Summer Assessment 2018-Beginning in Fall2018 assess written communication in BCIS3389

Created232020

Due912018

StatusComplete

Action Item 2Summer Assessment 2018-Writtencommunication is currently being assesses inBCIS 3347 for BS-CIS and BAAS-IT studentsTherefore this committee supports therecommendations being developed by the BS-CIS and BAAS-IT Assessment Committee toimprove the he assessment results of BS-CISand BAAS-IT students on the writtencommunication rubric

Created232020

Due912018

StatusComplete

Action Item 3Summer Assessment 2018-Prior to thebeginning of Fall 2018 the MCIS departmenthead needs to convene a meeting of the CISfaculty to develop a Written Communicationrubric that appropriately assesses the writtencommunication skills of BBACIS BS-CIS andBAAS-IT students

Created232020

Due912018

StatusComplete

Action Item 4Summer Assessment 2018-Prior to thebeginning of Fall 2018 the MCIS departmenthead needs to convene a meeting of facultywho are teaching BCIS 3389 to determine thebest method to assess written communicationin BCIS 3389

Created232020

Due912018

StatusComplete

121 MeasuresWritten AssignmentOn each campusmodality students will complete a written assignment in BCIS 3389 The

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assignments will be evaluated according to the sustainability matrix by faculty members usingthe faculty developed written communication rubric The professor of this course will reportthe data to the Accreditation Program Manager who will enter the data into the Assurance ofLearning SystemSOURCE OF EVIDENCERubric Scored Assignments - Academic Direct

1211 TargetsWritten Communication Target Not Reported this Period

TARGET 75 of students will meet or exceed expectations for each rubric line item

FINDINGS NA - Not measured this period

ANALYSIS OFFINDINGS

NA - Not measured this period

13 OutcomeCritical ThinkingCIS students enrolled in classes at Stephenville or enrolled in online courses will adeptly usecritical thinking skills to solve business problems STRATEGIES Students will be introduced tothis knowledge and skill in MATH 1316 or 1324 or 1325 or 2412 or 2413 BUSI 1301 2311 ECON2301 2302 ACCT 2301 2302 BCIS 1305 FINC 4301 MGMT 3300 MKTG 3312 BCIS 3347Students will develop this knowledge and skill in MATH 1316 or 1324 or 1325 or 2412 or 2413ECON 2301 2302 FINC 3301 BUSI 2311 2301 BUSI 4344 or FINC 4301 or ECON 4301 BCIS4350 MGMT 3300 BCIS 3332 or 3333 3342 or 3343 3347 3389 4301 Students will master thisknowledge in BUSI 4359 MATH 1325 BCIS 3332 or 3333 3342 or 3343 3389 4301 Students willbe assessed in BCIS 4301

Supported Initiatives (1)

GENERAL EDUCATION

Undergraduate Program EmpowerU Problem SolvingCritical Thinking Student LearningOutcome - Students will demonstrate critical thinking and reasoning

Action PlanACTION PLANS FOR SUMMER 2018 AND 2018-19 AOL ANALYSES amp13amp10Current Studentsdid not the meet the target for all seven Critical Thinking factors (N=10) Trend Students did notmeet the target for most of the factors during all four years During this time period no individual

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factor exceeded the target for two consecutive years SPRING 2020 UPDATE amp13amp10For BCIS4301 during the fall to bridge the gap with critical thinking student had to analyze an existingdatabase ndash create the Entity Relationship Diagram for the existing database They were providedwith several new requirements for the database Some requirements needed the implementationof a new field within an existing table Other requirements needed the implementation of a newtable within the database One of the more difficult requirements created a recursive relationshipbetween a single table This was implemented as an individual assignment The status of thisaction plan would be completed SPRING 2020 ACTION PLAN 2 amp13amp10To insure the validityand reliability of our measurements faculty will develop and implement a second measurementfor this learning outcome This will be completed during the next measurement cycle ltdelgtltdelgtamp13amp10

Action Item 1Summer Analysis 2018-Beginning in Fall 2018assess critical thinking in BCIS 4301

Created232020

Due912018

StatusComplete

Action Item 2Summer Analysis 2018-Prior to the beginningof Fall 2018 the MCIS department head needsto convene a meeting of faculty who areteaching BCIS 4301 to determine the bestmethod to assess critical thinking in BCIS 4301

Created232020

Due912018

StatusComplete

Action Item 3Summer Analysis 2018-Beginning in Fall 2018increase the use of ISIT related case studiesin BUSI 4301 Each case study analysis needsto focus on (a) articulation of alternativecourses of action (b) critical evaluation of eachalternative (c) selection of the ldquobestrdquoalternative and (d) providing rationale forselecting the ldquobestrdquo alternative

Created232020

Due912018

StatusComplete

Action Item 4Summer Analysis 2018-Beginning in Fall 2018provide students in BUSI 4301 with ISITrelated business scenarios that include bothldquocorrectrdquo and ldquoflawedrdquo solutions Students will

Created232020

Due StatusComplete

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be expected to determine whether thesolution is correct If the student determinesthat the solution is not correct then thestudent will be expected to ldquofixrdquo the solution Ifthe student determines the solution is correctthen the student will be expected to defendthe solution

Action Item 52018-19 AoL Analysis-Prior to the beginning ofFall 2019 the MCIS department head needs toconvene a meeting of faculty who are teachingBCIS 4301 to determine the best method toassess critical thinking in BCIS 4301

Created232020

Due912019

StatusComplete

Action Item 62018-19 AoL Analysis-Beginning in Fall 2019increase the use of ISIT related case studiesin BUSI 4301 Each case study analysis needsto focus on (a) articulation of alternativecourses of action (b) critical evaluation of eachalternative (c) selection of the ldquobestrdquoalternative and (d) providing rationale forselecting the ldquobestrdquo alternative

Created232020

Due912019

StatusComplete

Action Item 72018-19 AoL Analysis-Beginning in Fall 2019provide students in BUSI 4301 with ISITrelated business scenarios that include bothldquocorrectrdquo and ldquoflawedrdquo solutions Students willbe expected to determine whether thesolution is correct If the student determinesthat the solution is not correct then thestudent will be expected to ldquofixrdquo the solution Ifthe student determines the solution is correctthen the student will be expected to defendthe solution

Created232020

Due912019

StatusComplete

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131 MeasuresCritical Thinking AssignmentOn each campusmodality students will complete a written assignment in BCIS 4301 3389 or4350 The assignments will be evaluated according to the sustainability matrix by facultymembers using the faculty developed critical thinking rubric The professor of this course willreport the data to the Accreditation Program Manager who will enter the data into theAssurance of Learning SystemSOURCE OF EVIDENCERubric Scored Assignments - Academic Direct

1311 TargetsCritical Thinking Target Not Reported this Period

TARGET 75 of students will meet or exceed expectations for each rubric line item

FINDINGS NA - Not measured this period

ANALYSIS OFFINDINGS

NA - Not measured this period

14 OutcomeDiscipline Specific KnowledgeCIS students enrolled in classes at Stephenville Fort Worth Waco or enrolled in onlinecourses will skillfully identify and solve problems related to their discipline STRATEGIESStudents will be introduced to this knowledge and skill in MATH 1316 or 1324 or 1325 or 2412 or2413 ECON 2301 2302 ACCT 2301 2302 BCIS 1305 4350 FINC 3301 BUSI 2301 4359 BUSI4344 or FINC 4301 or ECON 4301 MGMT 3300 MKTG 3312 BCIS 3347 Students will developthis knowledge and skill in ECON 2301 2302 ACCT 2303 2304 FINC 3301 BUSI 2301 4359BUSI 4344 or FINC 4301 or ECON 4301 MGMT 3300 MKTG 3312 BCIS 3332 or 3333 3342 or3343 3389 4301 4355 Students will master this knowledge in BCIS 3332 or 3333 3342 or 33433389 4301 Students will be assessed in BCIS 3332 or 3333 and 3347

Supported Initiatives (2)

GENERAL EDUCATION

Undergraduate Program EmpowerU Specific Knowledge Student Learning Outcome -Students will use techniques skills and tools necessary for the practice of the disciplineUndergraduate Program EmpowerU Specific Knowledge Student Learning Outcome -Students will identify and solve problems related to the discipline

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Action PlanACTION PLAN FROM SUMMER 2018 ANALYSIS amp13amp10The BBA-CIS Assessment Committeecomposed of Dearing Fulk and Jones recommends the following actions to improve the learningof students related to Business Knowledgeamp13amp10 bullBeginning in Fall 2018 assess the businessknowledge of BBA-CIS students using the Capsim Software System in BUSI 4359amp13amp10 bullPriorto the beginning of Fall 2018 add a discipline specific measurement for CIS in the CapsimSoftware System to assess the discipline specific knowledge of BBA-CIS students in BUSI4359amp13amp10 bullBeginning in Fall 2018 assess the discipline specific knowledge of BBA-CISstudents in BUSI 4359amp13amp10ltbgtltigtltspangtNote ltspangtltigtltbgtltigtltspangtIf discipline ltspangtltigtltigtltspangtspecific measurement for CIS cannot be added to the Capsim Software System ltspangtltigtltigtltspangtthen the CIS faculty should consider requiring BBAmdashCIS students to complete the ltspangtltigtltigtltspangtCompTIA IT Fundamentals (ITF) certification exam The faculty would use the ltspangtltigtltigtltspangtresults if the ITF exam as a measure of discipline specific knowledgeltspangtltigtltigtltspangtltspangtltigt amp13amp10amp13amp10SPRING 2020 UPDATE amp13amp10The previous action planwas NOT completed it was Terminated however there is not yet an option in WEAVE for adiscontinued action plan so we listed them as complete The CIS faculty developed a new actionplan to replace the previous one and to address the discipline specific measurement problem Thisaction item is Plannedamp13amp10

Action Item 1Beginning in Fall 2018 assess the businessknowledge of BBA-CIS students using theCapsim Software System in BUSI 4359

Created232020

Due912018

StatusComplete

Action Item 2Prior to the beginning of Fall 2018 add adiscipline specific measurement for CIS in theCapsim Software System to assess thediscipline specific knowledge of BBA-CISstudents in BUSI 4359

Created232020

Due9182018

StatusComplete

Action Item 3Beginning in Fall 2018 assess the disciplinespecific knowledge of BBA-CIS students inBUSI 4359

Created232020

Due912018

StatusComplete

Action Item 4 Created Due Status

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To replance the previous Action Items -Beginning in Fall 2020 discipline specificknowledge will be embedded into BCIS33323333 and BCIS 3347

622020

912020

Planned

141 MeasuresDiscipline Specific Knowledge ExamOn each campus students will complete a standardized computer simulation and objectiveexam covering general business and discipline specific topics in BUSI 4359 The professor ofthis course will report the data to the Accreditation Program Manager who will enter the datainto the Assurance of Learning SystemSOURCE OF EVIDENCEStandardized test - Academic Direct

1411 TargetsDiscipline Specific Target Not Reported this Period

TARGET Students will meet or exceed the population averages provided as a comparativemeasure by the Capsim system for the functional knowledge areas of the CompXMexam

FINDINGS NA - Not measured this period

ANALYSIS OFFINDINGS

NA - Not measured this period

15 OutcomeEthicsCIS students enrolled in classes at Stephenville Fort Worth Waco or enrolled in onlinecourses will effectively analyze ethical dilemmas to make appropriate decisions STRATEGIESStudents will be introduced to this knowledge and skill in BUSI 1301 2311 ACCT 2301 2302BCIS 1305 4350 FINC 3301 BUSI 4344 or FINC 4301 or ECON 4301 MGMT 3300 MKTG 3312Students will develop this knowledge and skill in FINC 3301 BUSI 2301 4359 BUSI 4344 orECON 4301 BCIS 4350 MGMT 3300 BCIS 4355 Students will master this knowledge in BCIS4355 Students will be assessed in BCIS 4350

Supported Initiatives (1)

GENERAL EDUCATION

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Undergraduate Program EmpowerU Ethical and Social Responsibility Student LearningOutcome - Students will practice ethical decision making

Action PlanACTION PLAN FROM SUMMER 2018 ANALYSIS amp13amp10During 2017-2018 zero BBA-CISstudents were assessed for Ethics in BUSI 4359 The BBA-CIS Assessment Committee composedof Dearing Fulk and Jones recommended 3 action items to improve the learning of studentsrelated to Ethics SPRING 2020 UPDATE Beginning in Fall 2019 assessment of ethics in BCIS4350 was implemented (Status Completed) Beginning in Fall 2018 increase the use of ISITrelated ethical dilemmas in BCIS 4350 that focus on ethical issues (eg intellectual propertyprivacy security) was not implemented (Status Discontinued) Prior to beginning of Fall 2018 theMCIS department head needs to convene a meeting of faculty who are teaching BCIS 4350 todetermine the best method to assess ethics in BCIS 4350 was not implemented (StatusDiscontinued) SPRING 2020 ACTION PLAN 1 amp13amp10On Wednesday March 4 2020 the actionplans were developed by Art Dearing Kevin Fulk Dennis Jones Del Nagy Leah Schultz JosephSchuessler and Jason Sharp Based on the current data analysis students met expectationshowever some factors suggest areas for improvement The in-progress action items below wererecommended SPRING 2020 ACTION PLAN 2 amp13amp10To insure the validity and reliability ofour measurements faculty will develop and implement a second measurement for this learningoutcome This will be completed during the next measurement cycle amp13amp10

Action Item 1Summer Analysis 2018-Beginning in Fall 2018assess ethics in BCIS 4350

Created232020

Due912018

StatusComplete

Action Item 2Summer Analysis 2018-Beginning in Fall 2018increase the use of ISIT related ethicaldilemmas in BCIS 4350 that focus on ethicalissues (eg intellectual property privacysecurity)

Created232020

Due912018

StatusComplete

Action Item 3Summer Analysis 2018-Prior to beginning ofFall 2018 the MCIS department head needs toconvene a meeting of faculty who are teachingBCIS 4350 to determine the best method to

Created232020

Due912018

StatusComplete

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assess ethics in BCIS 4350

Action Item 4ltspangtBeginning in Fall 2020 instructors willadd video supplements of IT-related ethicalissue case studies in BCIS 4350ltspangtltspangtltspangt

Created692020

Due912020

StatusIn Progress

Action Item 5ltspangtBeginning in Fall 2020 instructors willincrease emphasis of ethical issues in BCIS3347ltspangtltspangtltspangt

Created692020

Due912020

StatusIn Progress

Action Item 6ltspangtPrior to the beginning of Fall 2020 thedepartment head will communicateexpectations related to action items 1 and 2 toinstructors of BCIS 3347 and BCIS 4350ltspangtltspangtltspangt

Created692020

Due912020

StatusIn Progress

151 MeasuresEthics AssignmentOn each campusmodality students will complete a written assignment in BCIS 4350 Theassignments will be evaluated according to the sustainability matrix by faculty members usingthe faculty developed ethics rubric The professor of this course will report the data to theAccreditation Program Manager who will enter the data into the Assurance of LearningSystemSOURCE OF EVIDENCERubric Scored Assignments - Academic Direct

1511 TargetsEthics Target Partially Met

TARGET 75 of students will meet or exceed expectations for each rubric line item

FINDINGS See Document CIS-BBA Fall 19 AoL Results

ANALYSIS OFFINDINGS

Describe and interpret in detail both aggregate and factor findings for the currentacademic yearAggregate Findings (Overall)

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On Wednesday March 4 2020 the findings were reviewed by Art Dearing KevinFulk Dennis Jones Del Nagy Leah Schultz Joseph Schuessler and Jason SharpbullDuring Fall 2019 students exceeded expectations on the aggregate result

Factor Findings (Line Items)During Fall 2019 students exceeded expectations on all factors

Compare and contrast both aggregate and factor findings for the current academicyear for the different campuses andor delivery modesAggregate Findings (Overall)During Fall 2019 students exceeded expectations on the aggregate result for alllocations except Stephenville

Factor Findings (Line Items)During Fall 2019 students exceeded expectations on some factors at all locations

Describe and interpret in detail the aggregate and factor historic assessment trendsAggregate Findings (Overall)Ethics has been assessed twice over the last five years there are not enough datapoints to determine a trend

Factor Findings (Line Items)Ethics has been assessed twice over the last five years there are not enough datapoints to determine a trend

Compare and contrast aggregate and factor trends for the different campusesandor delivery modesAggregate Findings (Overall)Ethics has been assessed twice over the last five years there are not enough datapoints to determine a trend

Factor Findings (Line Items)Ethics has been assessed twice over the last five years there are not enough datapoints to determine a trend

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16 OutcomeTechnologyCIS students enrolled in classes at Stephenville Fort Worth Waco or enrolled in onlinecourses will efficiently use technology to solve business problems STRATEGIES Students willbe introduced to this knowledge and skill in BUSI 1301 2311 BCIS 1305 FINC 4301 BCIS 4350MKTG 3312 Students will develop this knowledge and skill in FINC 3301 BUSI 3312 4359 BCIS4350 3332 or 3333 3342 or 3343 3347 3389 4301 Students will master this knowledge in BCIS4350 Students will be assessed in BCIS 4350

Supported Initiatives (1)

GENERAL EDUCATION

Undergraduate Program EmpowerU Specific Knowledge Student Learning Outcome -Students will effectively use discipline specific technology

Action PlanACTION PLAN FROM SUMMER ANALYSIS 2018 amp13amp10During 2017-2018 four BBA-CISstudents were assessed for Technology KnowledgeSkills in BCIS 4350 The BBA-CIS AssessmentCommittee composed of Dearing Fulk and Jones recommended 2 actions to improve the learningof students related to Technology KnowledgeSkills Successful implementation of theserecommendations should improve the assessment results of the BBA-CIS students on theTechnology rubric SPRING 2020 UPDATE 1Prior to beginning of Fall 2018 the MCIS departmenthead needs to convene a meeting of the CIS faculty to develop a Technology rubric thatappropriately assesses the technology-related knowledge and skills of BBA CIS BS-CIS and BAAS-IT students was not implemented (Status Discontinued) 2Prior to beginning of Fall 2018 the MCISdepartment head needs to convene a meeting of faculty who are teaching BCIS 4350 todetermine the best method to assess technology knowledgeskills in BCIS 4350 was notimplemented (Status Discontinued) SPRING 2020 ACTION PLAN 1 amp13amp10On WednesdayMay 13 2020 action plans were developed by Art Dearing Kevin Fulk Dennis Jones Leah SchultzJoseph Schuessler and Jason Sharp These action plan items were developed in conjunction withthe Technology Action plan for the BAAS-IT and BS-CIS programs bullStudents met expectations onall factors however one factor suggested an area for improvement SPRING 2020 ACTION PLAN2 amp13amp10To insure the validity and reliability of our measurements faculty will develop andimplement a second measurement for this learning outcome This will be completed during thenext measurement cycle amp13amp10

Action Item 1 Created Due Status

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Prior to beginning of Fall 2018 the MCISdepartment head needs to convene a meetingof the CIS faculty to develop a Technologyrubric that appropriately assesses thetechnology-related knowledge and skills ofBBACIS BS-CIS and BAAS-IT students

232020

912018

Complete

Action Item 2Prior to beginning of Fall 2018 the MCISdepartment head needs to convene a meetingof faculty who are teaching BCIS 4350 todetermine the best method to assesstechnology knowledgeskills in BCIS 4350

Created232020

Due912018

StatusComplete

Action Item 3Beginning in Fall 2020 BCIS 4350 instructorswill provide students with ldquogoodrdquo and ldquobadrdquoexamples of professional documents

Created622020

Due912020

StatusIn Progress

Action Item 4Prior to the beginning of Fall 2020 thedepartment head will communicateexpectations related to action item 1 toinstructor(s) of BCIS 4350

Created622020

Due912020

StatusIn Progress

Action Item 5Prior to the beginning of Fall 2020 the CISfaculty will recommend to Dr Leah Schultz(CIS Representative on the COBA CurriculumCommittee) that BCIS 1305 be added as aprerequisite for BCIS 4350 This will improvethe technology related knowledge and skills ofstudents prior to their enrollment in BCIS 4350

Created622020

Due912020

StatusIn Progress

Action Item 6Prior to the beginning of Fall 2020 the CISfaculty will recommend to the AoL committeethat the Technology rubric be updated toreflect the following technology skills taught inBCIS 1305 These skills includeltbrgtCreate

Created622020

Due912020

StatusIn Progress

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business documents with word processingsoftware using spelling and grammar checkformat and layout tables citations graphicsand mail mergeltbrgtCreate businessdocuments and analyze data with spreadsheetsoftware using (1) tables sorting filteringcharts and graphics pivot tables macros (2)statistical financial logical and look-upfunctions and formulas and (3) add-insltbrgtCreate business multimedia presentationswith presentation software using templateslists groups themes colors clip art picturestables transitions animation video charts andviewsltbrgtCreate databases and manage datawith database software using tables fieldsrelationships indexes keys views queriesforms reports and importexport functionsltbrgtIntegrate business software applicationsltbrgtUse ldquogoal seekingrdquo and ldquowhat-if analysisrdquoto solve problems and makeadjustmentsrecommendations in a businessenvironmentltbrgtSource ACGM Lower DivisionAcademic Course Guide Manual -Spring 2020page 50(httpreportcenterthecbstatetxusagency-publicationguidelines-manualslower-division-academic-course-guide-manual-spring-2020)ltbrgtltbrgt

161 MeasuresTechnology AssignmentOn each campusmodality students will complete a written assignment in BCIS 4350 Theseassignments will be evaluated according to the sustainability matrix by faculty members usingthe faculty developed technology rubric The professor of this course will report the data tothe Accreditation Program Manager who will enter the data into the Assurance of LearningSystemSOURCE OF EVIDENCERubric Scored Assignments - Academic Direct

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1611 TargetsTechnology Target Partially Met

TARGET 75 of students will meet or exceed expectations for each rubric line item

FINDINGS See Document CIS-BBA Fall 19 AoL Results

ANALYSIS OFFINDINGS

Describe and interpret in detail both aggregate and factor findings for the currentacademic yearAggregate Findings (Overall)On Wednesday May 13 2020 the findings were reviewed by Art Dearing Kevin FulkDennis Jones Leah Schultz Joseph Schuessler and Jason SharpbullDuring Fall 2019 students exceeded expectations on the aggregate result

Factor Findings (Line Items)During Fall 2019 students exceeded expectations on all factors

Compare and contrast both aggregate and factor findings for the current academicyear for the different campuses andor delivery modesAggregate Findings (Overall)During Fall 2019 students exceeded expectations on the aggregate result for alllocations except Stephenville and online

Factor Findings (Line Items)During Fall 2019 students exceeded expectations on some factors at all locations

Describe and interpret in detail the aggregate and factor historic assessment trendsAggregate Findings (Overall)Technology has been assessed twice over the last five years there are not enoughdata points to determine a trend

Factor Findings (Line Items)Technology has been assessed twice over the last five years there are not enoughdata points to determine a trend

Compare and contrast aggregate and factor trends for the different campusesandor delivery modes

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Aggregate Findings (Overall)Technology has been assessed twice over the last five years there are not enoughdata points to determine a trend

Factor Findings (Line Items)Technology has been assessed twice over the last five years there are not enoughdata points to determine a trend

17 OutcomeGlobalCIS students enrolled in classes at Stephenville Fort Worth Waco or enrolled in onlinecourses will apply a global perspective to make business decisions ltbrgtSTRATEGIESltbrgtStudents will be introduced to this knowledge and skill in BUSI 1301 ECON 2301 2302ACCT 2301 BCIS 1305 FINC 4301 MGMT 3300 MKTG 3312 ltbrgtStudents will develop thisknowledge and skill in ECON 2301 2302 FINC 3301 4301 BUSI 4359 MGMT 3300 BCIS 4355ltbrgtStudents will master this knowledge in BUSI 4344 or FINC 4301 or ECON 4301 BCIS 4355Students will be assessed in BCIS 4350ltbrgtltbrgt

Supported Initiatives (1)

GENERAL EDUCATION

Undergraduate Program EmpowerU Globalization and Diversity Student LearningOutcome - Students will respect different viewpoints and cultures

Action PlanACTION PLAN FROM SUMMER 2018 ANALYSIS 2018 amp13amp10During 2017-2018 seven BBA-CISstudents were assessed for Global Knowledge in BUSI 4344 ECON 4301 or FINC 4301 The BBA-CIS Assessment Committee composed of Dearing Fulk and Jones recommended 2 actions toimprove the learning of students related to Global Knowledge Successful implementation of theserecommendations should improve the assessment results of the BBA-CIS students on the Globalrubric SPRING 2020 UPDATE 1Beginning in Spring 2019 assess global knowledge in BCIS 4355was not implemented because BCIS 4355 was not offered and global knowledge was assessed inBCIS 4350 during Fall 2019 In the future global knowledge will be assessed in BCIS 4355 (StatusDiscontinued) 2Prior to the beginning of Spring 2019 the MCIS department head needs toconvene a meeting of faculty who are teaching BCIS 4355 to determine the best method to assessethics in BCIS 4354 was not implemented because BCIS 4355 was not offered (Status

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Discontinued) SPRING 2020 ACTION PLAN 1 amp13amp10On Wednesday March 4 2020 actionplans were developed by Art Dearing Kevin Fulk Dennis Jones Del Nagy Leah Schultz JosephSchuessler and Jason Sharp Students met expectations on all factors However the CIS facultymembers believe that offering BCIS 4355 will enhance student learning of IT-related globalknowledge SPRING 2020 ACTION PLAN 2 amp13amp10To insure the validity and reliability of ourmeasurements faculty will develop and implement a second measurement for this learningoutcome This will be completed during the next measurement cycle amp13amp10

Action Item 1Beginning in Spring 2019 assess globalknowledge in BCIS 4355

Created232020

Due912019

StatusComplete

Action Item 2Prior to the beginning of Spring 2019 the MCISdepartment head needs to convene a meetingof faculty who are teaching BCIS 4355 todetermine the best method to assess ethics inBCIS 4354

Created232020

Due912019

StatusComplete

Action Item 3Prior to Spring 2021 the department head willschedule a section of BCIS 4355 to be offeredin Spring 2021

Created622020

Due1152021

StatusPlanned

Action Item 4Beginning in Spring 2021 global knowledge willbe assessed using the COBA direct measureassessment tool

Created622020

Due1152021

StatusPlanned

Action Item 5Prior to the beginning of Spring 2021 thedepartment head will communicateexpectations related to action item 2 toinstructor(s) of BCIS 4355

Created622020

Due1152021

StatusPlanned

171 MeasuresGlobal AssignmentOn each campusmodality students will complete a written assignment in BCIS 4350 Theassignments will be evaluated according to the sustainability matrix by faculty members using

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the faculty developed global rubric The professor of this course will report the data to theAccreditation Program Manager who will enter the data into the Assurance of LearningSystemSOURCE OF EVIDENCERubric Graded Reflection - Academic Direct

1711 TargetsGlobal Target Exceeded

TARGET 75 of students will meet or exceed expectations for each rubric line item

FINDINGS See Document CIS-BBA Fall 19 AoL Results

ANALYSIS OFFINDINGS

Describe and interpret in detail both aggregate and factor findings for the currentacademic yearAggregate Findings (Overall)On Wednesday March 4 2020 the findings were reviewed by Art Dearing KevinFulk Dennis Jones Del Nagy Leah Schultz Joseph Schuessler and Jason SharpbullDuring Fall 2019 students exceeded expectations on the aggregate result

Factor Findings (Line Items)During Fall 2019 students exceeded expectations on all factors

Compare and contrast both aggregate and factor findings for the current academicyear for the different campuses andor delivery modesAggregate Findings (Overall)During Fall 2019 students exceeded expectations on the aggregate result for alllocations

Factor Findings (Line Items)During Fall 2019 students exceeded expectations on all factors at all locations

Describe and interpret in detail the aggregate and factor historic assessment trendsAggregate Findings (Overall)Global knowledge has been assessed twice over the last five years there are notenough data points to determine a trend

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Factor Findings (Line Items)Global knowledge has been assessed twice over the last five years there are notenough data points to determine a trend

Compare and contrast aggregate and factor trends for the different campusesandor delivery modesAggregate Findings (Overall)Global knowledge has been assessed twice over the last five years there are notenough data points to determine a trend

Factor Findings (Line Items)Global knowledge has been assessed twice over the last five years there are notenough data points to determine a trend

Project Attachments (24)

Attachments File Size

2014 AAC Follow Up Review of Academic Assessment Plans-Computer InformationSystemsdocx

31KB

2016-17 CIS Findingsxlsx 28KB

2018 CIS-BBA Sustainability Mapxlsx 12KB

2018 Holistic Review CIS BBAxlsx 17KB

2020 CIS-BBA Course and Sustainability Mapxlsx 18KB

BAAS in CISpdf 279KB

CIS-BBA Fall 19 AoL Resultsdocx 112KB

COBA Undergraduate Course and Sustainability Maps4xlsx 23KB

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2)Students can prepare and deliver a speech on a data communication topic Instead of a randomselection with a random group students could instead be assigned (or pick) a related datacommunication topic and present a 5-10 minute speech on the topic SPRING 2020 ACTIONPLAN amp13amp10To insure the validity and reliability of our measurements faculty will developand implement a second measurement for this learning outcome This will be completed duringthe next measurement cycleamp13amp10

Action Item 1Summer Analysis 2018-Beginning in Fall 2018assess oral communication in BCIS 3347

Created232020

Due912018

StatusComplete

Action Item 2Summer Assessment 2018-Oralcommunication is currently being assesses inBCIS 3347 for BS-CIS and BAAS-IT studentsTherefore this committee supports therecommendations being developed by the BS-CIS and BAAS-IT Assessment Committee toimprove the assessment results of BS-CIS andBAAS-IT students on the oral communicationrubric Additionally the committeerecommends that students be required topractice their presentations

Created232020

Due912018

StatusComplete

Action Item 32018-19 Analysis-Revise assignments in BCIS3347 to emphasize the need for the student todevelop appropriate conclusions

Created232020

Due912018

StatusComplete

111 MeasuresOral PresentationOn each campusmodality students will complete a written assignment in BCIS 3347 Theassignments will be evaluated according to the sustainability matrix by faculty members usingthe faculty developed oral communication rubric The professor of this course will report thedata to the Accreditation Program Manager who will enter the data into the Assurance ofLearning SystemSOURCE OF EVIDENCERubric Scored Assignments - Academic Direct

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1111 TargetsOral Presentation Target Not Reported this Period

TARGET 75 of students will meet or exceed expectations for each rubric line item

FINDINGS NA - Not measured this period

ANALYSIS OFFINDINGS

NA - Not measured this period

12 OutcomeWritten CommunicationCIS students enrolled in classes at Stephenville Fort Worth Waco or enrolled in onlinecourses will skillfully prepare a professional written document STRATEGIES Students will beintroduced to this knowledge and skill in BUSI 1301 ECON 2302 MKTG 3312 BUSI 3312Students will develop this knowledge and skill in BUSI 4359 BCIS 4350 MKTG 3312 BUSI 3312BCIS 3347 3389 Students will master this knowledge in BUSI 3312 BCIS 3347 3389 Studentswill be assessed in BCIS 3389

Supported Initiatives (1)

GENERAL EDUCATION

Undergraduate Program EmpowerU Communication Student Learning Outcome -Students will communicate effectively in writing

Action PlanACTION PLAN FROM SUMMER 2018 and 2018-19 AOL ANALYSES amp13amp10Current Students didnot the meet the target for four of the seven Written Communications factors Trend Studentsexceeded the target for most of the factors during three of the four years During this time periodno individual factor was below the target for two consecutive years SPRING 2020 UPDATEamp13amp10ltp class=MsoNormalgtFor BCIS 3389 Fall of 2019 the writing assignment was modifiedto have students align a case with systems analysis diagrams A short business case was createdthat students needed to read and evaluate From this case students needed to create systemsdiagram for a user interface (Use Case Diagrams) business process (Activity Diagrams) anddatabase (Class Diagram) The students also needed to address scope issues by logically groupingthese diagrams at the SystemProgramClassFunction levels This plan was completed in the fallamp13amp10ltp class=MsoNormalgtSPRING 2020 ACTION PLANamp13amp10To insure the validityand reliability of our measurements faculty will develop and implement a second measurement

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for this learning outcome This will be completed during the next measurement cycle ltdel align=scope= class=gtltdelgtamp13amp10

Action Item 1Summer Assessment 2018-Beginning in Fall2018 assess written communication in BCIS3389

Created232020

Due912018

StatusComplete

Action Item 2Summer Assessment 2018-Writtencommunication is currently being assesses inBCIS 3347 for BS-CIS and BAAS-IT studentsTherefore this committee supports therecommendations being developed by the BS-CIS and BAAS-IT Assessment Committee toimprove the he assessment results of BS-CISand BAAS-IT students on the writtencommunication rubric

Created232020

Due912018

StatusComplete

Action Item 3Summer Assessment 2018-Prior to thebeginning of Fall 2018 the MCIS departmenthead needs to convene a meeting of the CISfaculty to develop a Written Communicationrubric that appropriately assesses the writtencommunication skills of BBACIS BS-CIS andBAAS-IT students

Created232020

Due912018

StatusComplete

Action Item 4Summer Assessment 2018-Prior to thebeginning of Fall 2018 the MCIS departmenthead needs to convene a meeting of facultywho are teaching BCIS 3389 to determine thebest method to assess written communicationin BCIS 3389

Created232020

Due912018

StatusComplete

121 MeasuresWritten AssignmentOn each campusmodality students will complete a written assignment in BCIS 3389 The

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assignments will be evaluated according to the sustainability matrix by faculty members usingthe faculty developed written communication rubric The professor of this course will reportthe data to the Accreditation Program Manager who will enter the data into the Assurance ofLearning SystemSOURCE OF EVIDENCERubric Scored Assignments - Academic Direct

1211 TargetsWritten Communication Target Not Reported this Period

TARGET 75 of students will meet or exceed expectations for each rubric line item

FINDINGS NA - Not measured this period

ANALYSIS OFFINDINGS

NA - Not measured this period

13 OutcomeCritical ThinkingCIS students enrolled in classes at Stephenville or enrolled in online courses will adeptly usecritical thinking skills to solve business problems STRATEGIES Students will be introduced tothis knowledge and skill in MATH 1316 or 1324 or 1325 or 2412 or 2413 BUSI 1301 2311 ECON2301 2302 ACCT 2301 2302 BCIS 1305 FINC 4301 MGMT 3300 MKTG 3312 BCIS 3347Students will develop this knowledge and skill in MATH 1316 or 1324 or 1325 or 2412 or 2413ECON 2301 2302 FINC 3301 BUSI 2311 2301 BUSI 4344 or FINC 4301 or ECON 4301 BCIS4350 MGMT 3300 BCIS 3332 or 3333 3342 or 3343 3347 3389 4301 Students will master thisknowledge in BUSI 4359 MATH 1325 BCIS 3332 or 3333 3342 or 3343 3389 4301 Students willbe assessed in BCIS 4301

Supported Initiatives (1)

GENERAL EDUCATION

Undergraduate Program EmpowerU Problem SolvingCritical Thinking Student LearningOutcome - Students will demonstrate critical thinking and reasoning

Action PlanACTION PLANS FOR SUMMER 2018 AND 2018-19 AOL ANALYSES amp13amp10Current Studentsdid not the meet the target for all seven Critical Thinking factors (N=10) Trend Students did notmeet the target for most of the factors during all four years During this time period no individual

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factor exceeded the target for two consecutive years SPRING 2020 UPDATE amp13amp10For BCIS4301 during the fall to bridge the gap with critical thinking student had to analyze an existingdatabase ndash create the Entity Relationship Diagram for the existing database They were providedwith several new requirements for the database Some requirements needed the implementationof a new field within an existing table Other requirements needed the implementation of a newtable within the database One of the more difficult requirements created a recursive relationshipbetween a single table This was implemented as an individual assignment The status of thisaction plan would be completed SPRING 2020 ACTION PLAN 2 amp13amp10To insure the validityand reliability of our measurements faculty will develop and implement a second measurementfor this learning outcome This will be completed during the next measurement cycle ltdelgtltdelgtamp13amp10

Action Item 1Summer Analysis 2018-Beginning in Fall 2018assess critical thinking in BCIS 4301

Created232020

Due912018

StatusComplete

Action Item 2Summer Analysis 2018-Prior to the beginningof Fall 2018 the MCIS department head needsto convene a meeting of faculty who areteaching BCIS 4301 to determine the bestmethod to assess critical thinking in BCIS 4301

Created232020

Due912018

StatusComplete

Action Item 3Summer Analysis 2018-Beginning in Fall 2018increase the use of ISIT related case studiesin BUSI 4301 Each case study analysis needsto focus on (a) articulation of alternativecourses of action (b) critical evaluation of eachalternative (c) selection of the ldquobestrdquoalternative and (d) providing rationale forselecting the ldquobestrdquo alternative

Created232020

Due912018

StatusComplete

Action Item 4Summer Analysis 2018-Beginning in Fall 2018provide students in BUSI 4301 with ISITrelated business scenarios that include bothldquocorrectrdquo and ldquoflawedrdquo solutions Students will

Created232020

Due StatusComplete

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be expected to determine whether thesolution is correct If the student determinesthat the solution is not correct then thestudent will be expected to ldquofixrdquo the solution Ifthe student determines the solution is correctthen the student will be expected to defendthe solution

Action Item 52018-19 AoL Analysis-Prior to the beginning ofFall 2019 the MCIS department head needs toconvene a meeting of faculty who are teachingBCIS 4301 to determine the best method toassess critical thinking in BCIS 4301

Created232020

Due912019

StatusComplete

Action Item 62018-19 AoL Analysis-Beginning in Fall 2019increase the use of ISIT related case studiesin BUSI 4301 Each case study analysis needsto focus on (a) articulation of alternativecourses of action (b) critical evaluation of eachalternative (c) selection of the ldquobestrdquoalternative and (d) providing rationale forselecting the ldquobestrdquo alternative

Created232020

Due912019

StatusComplete

Action Item 72018-19 AoL Analysis-Beginning in Fall 2019provide students in BUSI 4301 with ISITrelated business scenarios that include bothldquocorrectrdquo and ldquoflawedrdquo solutions Students willbe expected to determine whether thesolution is correct If the student determinesthat the solution is not correct then thestudent will be expected to ldquofixrdquo the solution Ifthe student determines the solution is correctthen the student will be expected to defendthe solution

Created232020

Due912019

StatusComplete

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131 MeasuresCritical Thinking AssignmentOn each campusmodality students will complete a written assignment in BCIS 4301 3389 or4350 The assignments will be evaluated according to the sustainability matrix by facultymembers using the faculty developed critical thinking rubric The professor of this course willreport the data to the Accreditation Program Manager who will enter the data into theAssurance of Learning SystemSOURCE OF EVIDENCERubric Scored Assignments - Academic Direct

1311 TargetsCritical Thinking Target Not Reported this Period

TARGET 75 of students will meet or exceed expectations for each rubric line item

FINDINGS NA - Not measured this period

ANALYSIS OFFINDINGS

NA - Not measured this period

14 OutcomeDiscipline Specific KnowledgeCIS students enrolled in classes at Stephenville Fort Worth Waco or enrolled in onlinecourses will skillfully identify and solve problems related to their discipline STRATEGIESStudents will be introduced to this knowledge and skill in MATH 1316 or 1324 or 1325 or 2412 or2413 ECON 2301 2302 ACCT 2301 2302 BCIS 1305 4350 FINC 3301 BUSI 2301 4359 BUSI4344 or FINC 4301 or ECON 4301 MGMT 3300 MKTG 3312 BCIS 3347 Students will developthis knowledge and skill in ECON 2301 2302 ACCT 2303 2304 FINC 3301 BUSI 2301 4359BUSI 4344 or FINC 4301 or ECON 4301 MGMT 3300 MKTG 3312 BCIS 3332 or 3333 3342 or3343 3389 4301 4355 Students will master this knowledge in BCIS 3332 or 3333 3342 or 33433389 4301 Students will be assessed in BCIS 3332 or 3333 and 3347

Supported Initiatives (2)

GENERAL EDUCATION

Undergraduate Program EmpowerU Specific Knowledge Student Learning Outcome -Students will use techniques skills and tools necessary for the practice of the disciplineUndergraduate Program EmpowerU Specific Knowledge Student Learning Outcome -Students will identify and solve problems related to the discipline

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Action PlanACTION PLAN FROM SUMMER 2018 ANALYSIS amp13amp10The BBA-CIS Assessment Committeecomposed of Dearing Fulk and Jones recommends the following actions to improve the learningof students related to Business Knowledgeamp13amp10 bullBeginning in Fall 2018 assess the businessknowledge of BBA-CIS students using the Capsim Software System in BUSI 4359amp13amp10 bullPriorto the beginning of Fall 2018 add a discipline specific measurement for CIS in the CapsimSoftware System to assess the discipline specific knowledge of BBA-CIS students in BUSI4359amp13amp10 bullBeginning in Fall 2018 assess the discipline specific knowledge of BBA-CISstudents in BUSI 4359amp13amp10ltbgtltigtltspangtNote ltspangtltigtltbgtltigtltspangtIf discipline ltspangtltigtltigtltspangtspecific measurement for CIS cannot be added to the Capsim Software System ltspangtltigtltigtltspangtthen the CIS faculty should consider requiring BBAmdashCIS students to complete the ltspangtltigtltigtltspangtCompTIA IT Fundamentals (ITF) certification exam The faculty would use the ltspangtltigtltigtltspangtresults if the ITF exam as a measure of discipline specific knowledgeltspangtltigtltigtltspangtltspangtltigt amp13amp10amp13amp10SPRING 2020 UPDATE amp13amp10The previous action planwas NOT completed it was Terminated however there is not yet an option in WEAVE for adiscontinued action plan so we listed them as complete The CIS faculty developed a new actionplan to replace the previous one and to address the discipline specific measurement problem Thisaction item is Plannedamp13amp10

Action Item 1Beginning in Fall 2018 assess the businessknowledge of BBA-CIS students using theCapsim Software System in BUSI 4359

Created232020

Due912018

StatusComplete

Action Item 2Prior to the beginning of Fall 2018 add adiscipline specific measurement for CIS in theCapsim Software System to assess thediscipline specific knowledge of BBA-CISstudents in BUSI 4359

Created232020

Due9182018

StatusComplete

Action Item 3Beginning in Fall 2018 assess the disciplinespecific knowledge of BBA-CIS students inBUSI 4359

Created232020

Due912018

StatusComplete

Action Item 4 Created Due Status

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To replance the previous Action Items -Beginning in Fall 2020 discipline specificknowledge will be embedded into BCIS33323333 and BCIS 3347

622020

912020

Planned

141 MeasuresDiscipline Specific Knowledge ExamOn each campus students will complete a standardized computer simulation and objectiveexam covering general business and discipline specific topics in BUSI 4359 The professor ofthis course will report the data to the Accreditation Program Manager who will enter the datainto the Assurance of Learning SystemSOURCE OF EVIDENCEStandardized test - Academic Direct

1411 TargetsDiscipline Specific Target Not Reported this Period

TARGET Students will meet or exceed the population averages provided as a comparativemeasure by the Capsim system for the functional knowledge areas of the CompXMexam

FINDINGS NA - Not measured this period

ANALYSIS OFFINDINGS

NA - Not measured this period

15 OutcomeEthicsCIS students enrolled in classes at Stephenville Fort Worth Waco or enrolled in onlinecourses will effectively analyze ethical dilemmas to make appropriate decisions STRATEGIESStudents will be introduced to this knowledge and skill in BUSI 1301 2311 ACCT 2301 2302BCIS 1305 4350 FINC 3301 BUSI 4344 or FINC 4301 or ECON 4301 MGMT 3300 MKTG 3312Students will develop this knowledge and skill in FINC 3301 BUSI 2301 4359 BUSI 4344 orECON 4301 BCIS 4350 MGMT 3300 BCIS 4355 Students will master this knowledge in BCIS4355 Students will be assessed in BCIS 4350

Supported Initiatives (1)

GENERAL EDUCATION

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Undergraduate Program EmpowerU Ethical and Social Responsibility Student LearningOutcome - Students will practice ethical decision making

Action PlanACTION PLAN FROM SUMMER 2018 ANALYSIS amp13amp10During 2017-2018 zero BBA-CISstudents were assessed for Ethics in BUSI 4359 The BBA-CIS Assessment Committee composedof Dearing Fulk and Jones recommended 3 action items to improve the learning of studentsrelated to Ethics SPRING 2020 UPDATE Beginning in Fall 2019 assessment of ethics in BCIS4350 was implemented (Status Completed) Beginning in Fall 2018 increase the use of ISITrelated ethical dilemmas in BCIS 4350 that focus on ethical issues (eg intellectual propertyprivacy security) was not implemented (Status Discontinued) Prior to beginning of Fall 2018 theMCIS department head needs to convene a meeting of faculty who are teaching BCIS 4350 todetermine the best method to assess ethics in BCIS 4350 was not implemented (StatusDiscontinued) SPRING 2020 ACTION PLAN 1 amp13amp10On Wednesday March 4 2020 the actionplans were developed by Art Dearing Kevin Fulk Dennis Jones Del Nagy Leah Schultz JosephSchuessler and Jason Sharp Based on the current data analysis students met expectationshowever some factors suggest areas for improvement The in-progress action items below wererecommended SPRING 2020 ACTION PLAN 2 amp13amp10To insure the validity and reliability ofour measurements faculty will develop and implement a second measurement for this learningoutcome This will be completed during the next measurement cycle amp13amp10

Action Item 1Summer Analysis 2018-Beginning in Fall 2018assess ethics in BCIS 4350

Created232020

Due912018

StatusComplete

Action Item 2Summer Analysis 2018-Beginning in Fall 2018increase the use of ISIT related ethicaldilemmas in BCIS 4350 that focus on ethicalissues (eg intellectual property privacysecurity)

Created232020

Due912018

StatusComplete

Action Item 3Summer Analysis 2018-Prior to beginning ofFall 2018 the MCIS department head needs toconvene a meeting of faculty who are teachingBCIS 4350 to determine the best method to

Created232020

Due912018

StatusComplete

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assess ethics in BCIS 4350

Action Item 4ltspangtBeginning in Fall 2020 instructors willadd video supplements of IT-related ethicalissue case studies in BCIS 4350ltspangtltspangtltspangt

Created692020

Due912020

StatusIn Progress

Action Item 5ltspangtBeginning in Fall 2020 instructors willincrease emphasis of ethical issues in BCIS3347ltspangtltspangtltspangt

Created692020

Due912020

StatusIn Progress

Action Item 6ltspangtPrior to the beginning of Fall 2020 thedepartment head will communicateexpectations related to action items 1 and 2 toinstructors of BCIS 3347 and BCIS 4350ltspangtltspangtltspangt

Created692020

Due912020

StatusIn Progress

151 MeasuresEthics AssignmentOn each campusmodality students will complete a written assignment in BCIS 4350 Theassignments will be evaluated according to the sustainability matrix by faculty members usingthe faculty developed ethics rubric The professor of this course will report the data to theAccreditation Program Manager who will enter the data into the Assurance of LearningSystemSOURCE OF EVIDENCERubric Scored Assignments - Academic Direct

1511 TargetsEthics Target Partially Met

TARGET 75 of students will meet or exceed expectations for each rubric line item

FINDINGS See Document CIS-BBA Fall 19 AoL Results

ANALYSIS OFFINDINGS

Describe and interpret in detail both aggregate and factor findings for the currentacademic yearAggregate Findings (Overall)

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On Wednesday March 4 2020 the findings were reviewed by Art Dearing KevinFulk Dennis Jones Del Nagy Leah Schultz Joseph Schuessler and Jason SharpbullDuring Fall 2019 students exceeded expectations on the aggregate result

Factor Findings (Line Items)During Fall 2019 students exceeded expectations on all factors

Compare and contrast both aggregate and factor findings for the current academicyear for the different campuses andor delivery modesAggregate Findings (Overall)During Fall 2019 students exceeded expectations on the aggregate result for alllocations except Stephenville

Factor Findings (Line Items)During Fall 2019 students exceeded expectations on some factors at all locations

Describe and interpret in detail the aggregate and factor historic assessment trendsAggregate Findings (Overall)Ethics has been assessed twice over the last five years there are not enough datapoints to determine a trend

Factor Findings (Line Items)Ethics has been assessed twice over the last five years there are not enough datapoints to determine a trend

Compare and contrast aggregate and factor trends for the different campusesandor delivery modesAggregate Findings (Overall)Ethics has been assessed twice over the last five years there are not enough datapoints to determine a trend

Factor Findings (Line Items)Ethics has been assessed twice over the last five years there are not enough datapoints to determine a trend

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16 OutcomeTechnologyCIS students enrolled in classes at Stephenville Fort Worth Waco or enrolled in onlinecourses will efficiently use technology to solve business problems STRATEGIES Students willbe introduced to this knowledge and skill in BUSI 1301 2311 BCIS 1305 FINC 4301 BCIS 4350MKTG 3312 Students will develop this knowledge and skill in FINC 3301 BUSI 3312 4359 BCIS4350 3332 or 3333 3342 or 3343 3347 3389 4301 Students will master this knowledge in BCIS4350 Students will be assessed in BCIS 4350

Supported Initiatives (1)

GENERAL EDUCATION

Undergraduate Program EmpowerU Specific Knowledge Student Learning Outcome -Students will effectively use discipline specific technology

Action PlanACTION PLAN FROM SUMMER ANALYSIS 2018 amp13amp10During 2017-2018 four BBA-CISstudents were assessed for Technology KnowledgeSkills in BCIS 4350 The BBA-CIS AssessmentCommittee composed of Dearing Fulk and Jones recommended 2 actions to improve the learningof students related to Technology KnowledgeSkills Successful implementation of theserecommendations should improve the assessment results of the BBA-CIS students on theTechnology rubric SPRING 2020 UPDATE 1Prior to beginning of Fall 2018 the MCIS departmenthead needs to convene a meeting of the CIS faculty to develop a Technology rubric thatappropriately assesses the technology-related knowledge and skills of BBA CIS BS-CIS and BAAS-IT students was not implemented (Status Discontinued) 2Prior to beginning of Fall 2018 the MCISdepartment head needs to convene a meeting of faculty who are teaching BCIS 4350 todetermine the best method to assess technology knowledgeskills in BCIS 4350 was notimplemented (Status Discontinued) SPRING 2020 ACTION PLAN 1 amp13amp10On WednesdayMay 13 2020 action plans were developed by Art Dearing Kevin Fulk Dennis Jones Leah SchultzJoseph Schuessler and Jason Sharp These action plan items were developed in conjunction withthe Technology Action plan for the BAAS-IT and BS-CIS programs bullStudents met expectations onall factors however one factor suggested an area for improvement SPRING 2020 ACTION PLAN2 amp13amp10To insure the validity and reliability of our measurements faculty will develop andimplement a second measurement for this learning outcome This will be completed during thenext measurement cycle amp13amp10

Action Item 1 Created Due Status

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Prior to beginning of Fall 2018 the MCISdepartment head needs to convene a meetingof the CIS faculty to develop a Technologyrubric that appropriately assesses thetechnology-related knowledge and skills ofBBACIS BS-CIS and BAAS-IT students

232020

912018

Complete

Action Item 2Prior to beginning of Fall 2018 the MCISdepartment head needs to convene a meetingof faculty who are teaching BCIS 4350 todetermine the best method to assesstechnology knowledgeskills in BCIS 4350

Created232020

Due912018

StatusComplete

Action Item 3Beginning in Fall 2020 BCIS 4350 instructorswill provide students with ldquogoodrdquo and ldquobadrdquoexamples of professional documents

Created622020

Due912020

StatusIn Progress

Action Item 4Prior to the beginning of Fall 2020 thedepartment head will communicateexpectations related to action item 1 toinstructor(s) of BCIS 4350

Created622020

Due912020

StatusIn Progress

Action Item 5Prior to the beginning of Fall 2020 the CISfaculty will recommend to Dr Leah Schultz(CIS Representative on the COBA CurriculumCommittee) that BCIS 1305 be added as aprerequisite for BCIS 4350 This will improvethe technology related knowledge and skills ofstudents prior to their enrollment in BCIS 4350

Created622020

Due912020

StatusIn Progress

Action Item 6Prior to the beginning of Fall 2020 the CISfaculty will recommend to the AoL committeethat the Technology rubric be updated toreflect the following technology skills taught inBCIS 1305 These skills includeltbrgtCreate

Created622020

Due912020

StatusIn Progress

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business documents with word processingsoftware using spelling and grammar checkformat and layout tables citations graphicsand mail mergeltbrgtCreate businessdocuments and analyze data with spreadsheetsoftware using (1) tables sorting filteringcharts and graphics pivot tables macros (2)statistical financial logical and look-upfunctions and formulas and (3) add-insltbrgtCreate business multimedia presentationswith presentation software using templateslists groups themes colors clip art picturestables transitions animation video charts andviewsltbrgtCreate databases and manage datawith database software using tables fieldsrelationships indexes keys views queriesforms reports and importexport functionsltbrgtIntegrate business software applicationsltbrgtUse ldquogoal seekingrdquo and ldquowhat-if analysisrdquoto solve problems and makeadjustmentsrecommendations in a businessenvironmentltbrgtSource ACGM Lower DivisionAcademic Course Guide Manual -Spring 2020page 50(httpreportcenterthecbstatetxusagency-publicationguidelines-manualslower-division-academic-course-guide-manual-spring-2020)ltbrgtltbrgt

161 MeasuresTechnology AssignmentOn each campusmodality students will complete a written assignment in BCIS 4350 Theseassignments will be evaluated according to the sustainability matrix by faculty members usingthe faculty developed technology rubric The professor of this course will report the data tothe Accreditation Program Manager who will enter the data into the Assurance of LearningSystemSOURCE OF EVIDENCERubric Scored Assignments - Academic Direct

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1611 TargetsTechnology Target Partially Met

TARGET 75 of students will meet or exceed expectations for each rubric line item

FINDINGS See Document CIS-BBA Fall 19 AoL Results

ANALYSIS OFFINDINGS

Describe and interpret in detail both aggregate and factor findings for the currentacademic yearAggregate Findings (Overall)On Wednesday May 13 2020 the findings were reviewed by Art Dearing Kevin FulkDennis Jones Leah Schultz Joseph Schuessler and Jason SharpbullDuring Fall 2019 students exceeded expectations on the aggregate result

Factor Findings (Line Items)During Fall 2019 students exceeded expectations on all factors

Compare and contrast both aggregate and factor findings for the current academicyear for the different campuses andor delivery modesAggregate Findings (Overall)During Fall 2019 students exceeded expectations on the aggregate result for alllocations except Stephenville and online

Factor Findings (Line Items)During Fall 2019 students exceeded expectations on some factors at all locations

Describe and interpret in detail the aggregate and factor historic assessment trendsAggregate Findings (Overall)Technology has been assessed twice over the last five years there are not enoughdata points to determine a trend

Factor Findings (Line Items)Technology has been assessed twice over the last five years there are not enoughdata points to determine a trend

Compare and contrast aggregate and factor trends for the different campusesandor delivery modes

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Aggregate Findings (Overall)Technology has been assessed twice over the last five years there are not enoughdata points to determine a trend

Factor Findings (Line Items)Technology has been assessed twice over the last five years there are not enoughdata points to determine a trend

17 OutcomeGlobalCIS students enrolled in classes at Stephenville Fort Worth Waco or enrolled in onlinecourses will apply a global perspective to make business decisions ltbrgtSTRATEGIESltbrgtStudents will be introduced to this knowledge and skill in BUSI 1301 ECON 2301 2302ACCT 2301 BCIS 1305 FINC 4301 MGMT 3300 MKTG 3312 ltbrgtStudents will develop thisknowledge and skill in ECON 2301 2302 FINC 3301 4301 BUSI 4359 MGMT 3300 BCIS 4355ltbrgtStudents will master this knowledge in BUSI 4344 or FINC 4301 or ECON 4301 BCIS 4355Students will be assessed in BCIS 4350ltbrgtltbrgt

Supported Initiatives (1)

GENERAL EDUCATION

Undergraduate Program EmpowerU Globalization and Diversity Student LearningOutcome - Students will respect different viewpoints and cultures

Action PlanACTION PLAN FROM SUMMER 2018 ANALYSIS 2018 amp13amp10During 2017-2018 seven BBA-CISstudents were assessed for Global Knowledge in BUSI 4344 ECON 4301 or FINC 4301 The BBA-CIS Assessment Committee composed of Dearing Fulk and Jones recommended 2 actions toimprove the learning of students related to Global Knowledge Successful implementation of theserecommendations should improve the assessment results of the BBA-CIS students on the Globalrubric SPRING 2020 UPDATE 1Beginning in Spring 2019 assess global knowledge in BCIS 4355was not implemented because BCIS 4355 was not offered and global knowledge was assessed inBCIS 4350 during Fall 2019 In the future global knowledge will be assessed in BCIS 4355 (StatusDiscontinued) 2Prior to the beginning of Spring 2019 the MCIS department head needs toconvene a meeting of faculty who are teaching BCIS 4355 to determine the best method to assessethics in BCIS 4354 was not implemented because BCIS 4355 was not offered (Status

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Discontinued) SPRING 2020 ACTION PLAN 1 amp13amp10On Wednesday March 4 2020 actionplans were developed by Art Dearing Kevin Fulk Dennis Jones Del Nagy Leah Schultz JosephSchuessler and Jason Sharp Students met expectations on all factors However the CIS facultymembers believe that offering BCIS 4355 will enhance student learning of IT-related globalknowledge SPRING 2020 ACTION PLAN 2 amp13amp10To insure the validity and reliability of ourmeasurements faculty will develop and implement a second measurement for this learningoutcome This will be completed during the next measurement cycle amp13amp10

Action Item 1Beginning in Spring 2019 assess globalknowledge in BCIS 4355

Created232020

Due912019

StatusComplete

Action Item 2Prior to the beginning of Spring 2019 the MCISdepartment head needs to convene a meetingof faculty who are teaching BCIS 4355 todetermine the best method to assess ethics inBCIS 4354

Created232020

Due912019

StatusComplete

Action Item 3Prior to Spring 2021 the department head willschedule a section of BCIS 4355 to be offeredin Spring 2021

Created622020

Due1152021

StatusPlanned

Action Item 4Beginning in Spring 2021 global knowledge willbe assessed using the COBA direct measureassessment tool

Created622020

Due1152021

StatusPlanned

Action Item 5Prior to the beginning of Spring 2021 thedepartment head will communicateexpectations related to action item 2 toinstructor(s) of BCIS 4355

Created622020

Due1152021

StatusPlanned

171 MeasuresGlobal AssignmentOn each campusmodality students will complete a written assignment in BCIS 4350 Theassignments will be evaluated according to the sustainability matrix by faculty members using

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the faculty developed global rubric The professor of this course will report the data to theAccreditation Program Manager who will enter the data into the Assurance of LearningSystemSOURCE OF EVIDENCERubric Graded Reflection - Academic Direct

1711 TargetsGlobal Target Exceeded

TARGET 75 of students will meet or exceed expectations for each rubric line item

FINDINGS See Document CIS-BBA Fall 19 AoL Results

ANALYSIS OFFINDINGS

Describe and interpret in detail both aggregate and factor findings for the currentacademic yearAggregate Findings (Overall)On Wednesday March 4 2020 the findings were reviewed by Art Dearing KevinFulk Dennis Jones Del Nagy Leah Schultz Joseph Schuessler and Jason SharpbullDuring Fall 2019 students exceeded expectations on the aggregate result

Factor Findings (Line Items)During Fall 2019 students exceeded expectations on all factors

Compare and contrast both aggregate and factor findings for the current academicyear for the different campuses andor delivery modesAggregate Findings (Overall)During Fall 2019 students exceeded expectations on the aggregate result for alllocations

Factor Findings (Line Items)During Fall 2019 students exceeded expectations on all factors at all locations

Describe and interpret in detail the aggregate and factor historic assessment trendsAggregate Findings (Overall)Global knowledge has been assessed twice over the last five years there are notenough data points to determine a trend

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Factor Findings (Line Items)Global knowledge has been assessed twice over the last five years there are notenough data points to determine a trend

Compare and contrast aggregate and factor trends for the different campusesandor delivery modesAggregate Findings (Overall)Global knowledge has been assessed twice over the last five years there are notenough data points to determine a trend

Factor Findings (Line Items)Global knowledge has been assessed twice over the last five years there are notenough data points to determine a trend

Project Attachments (24)

Attachments File Size

2014 AAC Follow Up Review of Academic Assessment Plans-Computer InformationSystemsdocx

31KB

2016-17 CIS Findingsxlsx 28KB

2018 CIS-BBA Sustainability Mapxlsx 12KB

2018 Holistic Review CIS BBAxlsx 17KB

2020 CIS-BBA Course and Sustainability Mapxlsx 18KB

BAAS in CISpdf 279KB

CIS-BBA Fall 19 AoL Resultsdocx 112KB

COBA Undergraduate Course and Sustainability Maps4xlsx 23KB

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1111 TargetsOral Presentation Target Not Reported this Period

TARGET 75 of students will meet or exceed expectations for each rubric line item

FINDINGS NA - Not measured this period

ANALYSIS OFFINDINGS

NA - Not measured this period

12 OutcomeWritten CommunicationCIS students enrolled in classes at Stephenville Fort Worth Waco or enrolled in onlinecourses will skillfully prepare a professional written document STRATEGIES Students will beintroduced to this knowledge and skill in BUSI 1301 ECON 2302 MKTG 3312 BUSI 3312Students will develop this knowledge and skill in BUSI 4359 BCIS 4350 MKTG 3312 BUSI 3312BCIS 3347 3389 Students will master this knowledge in BUSI 3312 BCIS 3347 3389 Studentswill be assessed in BCIS 3389

Supported Initiatives (1)

GENERAL EDUCATION

Undergraduate Program EmpowerU Communication Student Learning Outcome -Students will communicate effectively in writing

Action PlanACTION PLAN FROM SUMMER 2018 and 2018-19 AOL ANALYSES amp13amp10Current Students didnot the meet the target for four of the seven Written Communications factors Trend Studentsexceeded the target for most of the factors during three of the four years During this time periodno individual factor was below the target for two consecutive years SPRING 2020 UPDATEamp13amp10ltp class=MsoNormalgtFor BCIS 3389 Fall of 2019 the writing assignment was modifiedto have students align a case with systems analysis diagrams A short business case was createdthat students needed to read and evaluate From this case students needed to create systemsdiagram for a user interface (Use Case Diagrams) business process (Activity Diagrams) anddatabase (Class Diagram) The students also needed to address scope issues by logically groupingthese diagrams at the SystemProgramClassFunction levels This plan was completed in the fallamp13amp10ltp class=MsoNormalgtSPRING 2020 ACTION PLANamp13amp10To insure the validityand reliability of our measurements faculty will develop and implement a second measurement

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for this learning outcome This will be completed during the next measurement cycle ltdel align=scope= class=gtltdelgtamp13amp10

Action Item 1Summer Assessment 2018-Beginning in Fall2018 assess written communication in BCIS3389

Created232020

Due912018

StatusComplete

Action Item 2Summer Assessment 2018-Writtencommunication is currently being assesses inBCIS 3347 for BS-CIS and BAAS-IT studentsTherefore this committee supports therecommendations being developed by the BS-CIS and BAAS-IT Assessment Committee toimprove the he assessment results of BS-CISand BAAS-IT students on the writtencommunication rubric

Created232020

Due912018

StatusComplete

Action Item 3Summer Assessment 2018-Prior to thebeginning of Fall 2018 the MCIS departmenthead needs to convene a meeting of the CISfaculty to develop a Written Communicationrubric that appropriately assesses the writtencommunication skills of BBACIS BS-CIS andBAAS-IT students

Created232020

Due912018

StatusComplete

Action Item 4Summer Assessment 2018-Prior to thebeginning of Fall 2018 the MCIS departmenthead needs to convene a meeting of facultywho are teaching BCIS 3389 to determine thebest method to assess written communicationin BCIS 3389

Created232020

Due912018

StatusComplete

121 MeasuresWritten AssignmentOn each campusmodality students will complete a written assignment in BCIS 3389 The

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assignments will be evaluated according to the sustainability matrix by faculty members usingthe faculty developed written communication rubric The professor of this course will reportthe data to the Accreditation Program Manager who will enter the data into the Assurance ofLearning SystemSOURCE OF EVIDENCERubric Scored Assignments - Academic Direct

1211 TargetsWritten Communication Target Not Reported this Period

TARGET 75 of students will meet or exceed expectations for each rubric line item

FINDINGS NA - Not measured this period

ANALYSIS OFFINDINGS

NA - Not measured this period

13 OutcomeCritical ThinkingCIS students enrolled in classes at Stephenville or enrolled in online courses will adeptly usecritical thinking skills to solve business problems STRATEGIES Students will be introduced tothis knowledge and skill in MATH 1316 or 1324 or 1325 or 2412 or 2413 BUSI 1301 2311 ECON2301 2302 ACCT 2301 2302 BCIS 1305 FINC 4301 MGMT 3300 MKTG 3312 BCIS 3347Students will develop this knowledge and skill in MATH 1316 or 1324 or 1325 or 2412 or 2413ECON 2301 2302 FINC 3301 BUSI 2311 2301 BUSI 4344 or FINC 4301 or ECON 4301 BCIS4350 MGMT 3300 BCIS 3332 or 3333 3342 or 3343 3347 3389 4301 Students will master thisknowledge in BUSI 4359 MATH 1325 BCIS 3332 or 3333 3342 or 3343 3389 4301 Students willbe assessed in BCIS 4301

Supported Initiatives (1)

GENERAL EDUCATION

Undergraduate Program EmpowerU Problem SolvingCritical Thinking Student LearningOutcome - Students will demonstrate critical thinking and reasoning

Action PlanACTION PLANS FOR SUMMER 2018 AND 2018-19 AOL ANALYSES amp13amp10Current Studentsdid not the meet the target for all seven Critical Thinking factors (N=10) Trend Students did notmeet the target for most of the factors during all four years During this time period no individual

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factor exceeded the target for two consecutive years SPRING 2020 UPDATE amp13amp10For BCIS4301 during the fall to bridge the gap with critical thinking student had to analyze an existingdatabase ndash create the Entity Relationship Diagram for the existing database They were providedwith several new requirements for the database Some requirements needed the implementationof a new field within an existing table Other requirements needed the implementation of a newtable within the database One of the more difficult requirements created a recursive relationshipbetween a single table This was implemented as an individual assignment The status of thisaction plan would be completed SPRING 2020 ACTION PLAN 2 amp13amp10To insure the validityand reliability of our measurements faculty will develop and implement a second measurementfor this learning outcome This will be completed during the next measurement cycle ltdelgtltdelgtamp13amp10

Action Item 1Summer Analysis 2018-Beginning in Fall 2018assess critical thinking in BCIS 4301

Created232020

Due912018

StatusComplete

Action Item 2Summer Analysis 2018-Prior to the beginningof Fall 2018 the MCIS department head needsto convene a meeting of faculty who areteaching BCIS 4301 to determine the bestmethod to assess critical thinking in BCIS 4301

Created232020

Due912018

StatusComplete

Action Item 3Summer Analysis 2018-Beginning in Fall 2018increase the use of ISIT related case studiesin BUSI 4301 Each case study analysis needsto focus on (a) articulation of alternativecourses of action (b) critical evaluation of eachalternative (c) selection of the ldquobestrdquoalternative and (d) providing rationale forselecting the ldquobestrdquo alternative

Created232020

Due912018

StatusComplete

Action Item 4Summer Analysis 2018-Beginning in Fall 2018provide students in BUSI 4301 with ISITrelated business scenarios that include bothldquocorrectrdquo and ldquoflawedrdquo solutions Students will

Created232020

Due StatusComplete

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be expected to determine whether thesolution is correct If the student determinesthat the solution is not correct then thestudent will be expected to ldquofixrdquo the solution Ifthe student determines the solution is correctthen the student will be expected to defendthe solution

Action Item 52018-19 AoL Analysis-Prior to the beginning ofFall 2019 the MCIS department head needs toconvene a meeting of faculty who are teachingBCIS 4301 to determine the best method toassess critical thinking in BCIS 4301

Created232020

Due912019

StatusComplete

Action Item 62018-19 AoL Analysis-Beginning in Fall 2019increase the use of ISIT related case studiesin BUSI 4301 Each case study analysis needsto focus on (a) articulation of alternativecourses of action (b) critical evaluation of eachalternative (c) selection of the ldquobestrdquoalternative and (d) providing rationale forselecting the ldquobestrdquo alternative

Created232020

Due912019

StatusComplete

Action Item 72018-19 AoL Analysis-Beginning in Fall 2019provide students in BUSI 4301 with ISITrelated business scenarios that include bothldquocorrectrdquo and ldquoflawedrdquo solutions Students willbe expected to determine whether thesolution is correct If the student determinesthat the solution is not correct then thestudent will be expected to ldquofixrdquo the solution Ifthe student determines the solution is correctthen the student will be expected to defendthe solution

Created232020

Due912019

StatusComplete

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131 MeasuresCritical Thinking AssignmentOn each campusmodality students will complete a written assignment in BCIS 4301 3389 or4350 The assignments will be evaluated according to the sustainability matrix by facultymembers using the faculty developed critical thinking rubric The professor of this course willreport the data to the Accreditation Program Manager who will enter the data into theAssurance of Learning SystemSOURCE OF EVIDENCERubric Scored Assignments - Academic Direct

1311 TargetsCritical Thinking Target Not Reported this Period

TARGET 75 of students will meet or exceed expectations for each rubric line item

FINDINGS NA - Not measured this period

ANALYSIS OFFINDINGS

NA - Not measured this period

14 OutcomeDiscipline Specific KnowledgeCIS students enrolled in classes at Stephenville Fort Worth Waco or enrolled in onlinecourses will skillfully identify and solve problems related to their discipline STRATEGIESStudents will be introduced to this knowledge and skill in MATH 1316 or 1324 or 1325 or 2412 or2413 ECON 2301 2302 ACCT 2301 2302 BCIS 1305 4350 FINC 3301 BUSI 2301 4359 BUSI4344 or FINC 4301 or ECON 4301 MGMT 3300 MKTG 3312 BCIS 3347 Students will developthis knowledge and skill in ECON 2301 2302 ACCT 2303 2304 FINC 3301 BUSI 2301 4359BUSI 4344 or FINC 4301 or ECON 4301 MGMT 3300 MKTG 3312 BCIS 3332 or 3333 3342 or3343 3389 4301 4355 Students will master this knowledge in BCIS 3332 or 3333 3342 or 33433389 4301 Students will be assessed in BCIS 3332 or 3333 and 3347

Supported Initiatives (2)

GENERAL EDUCATION

Undergraduate Program EmpowerU Specific Knowledge Student Learning Outcome -Students will use techniques skills and tools necessary for the practice of the disciplineUndergraduate Program EmpowerU Specific Knowledge Student Learning Outcome -Students will identify and solve problems related to the discipline

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Action PlanACTION PLAN FROM SUMMER 2018 ANALYSIS amp13amp10The BBA-CIS Assessment Committeecomposed of Dearing Fulk and Jones recommends the following actions to improve the learningof students related to Business Knowledgeamp13amp10 bullBeginning in Fall 2018 assess the businessknowledge of BBA-CIS students using the Capsim Software System in BUSI 4359amp13amp10 bullPriorto the beginning of Fall 2018 add a discipline specific measurement for CIS in the CapsimSoftware System to assess the discipline specific knowledge of BBA-CIS students in BUSI4359amp13amp10 bullBeginning in Fall 2018 assess the discipline specific knowledge of BBA-CISstudents in BUSI 4359amp13amp10ltbgtltigtltspangtNote ltspangtltigtltbgtltigtltspangtIf discipline ltspangtltigtltigtltspangtspecific measurement for CIS cannot be added to the Capsim Software System ltspangtltigtltigtltspangtthen the CIS faculty should consider requiring BBAmdashCIS students to complete the ltspangtltigtltigtltspangtCompTIA IT Fundamentals (ITF) certification exam The faculty would use the ltspangtltigtltigtltspangtresults if the ITF exam as a measure of discipline specific knowledgeltspangtltigtltigtltspangtltspangtltigt amp13amp10amp13amp10SPRING 2020 UPDATE amp13amp10The previous action planwas NOT completed it was Terminated however there is not yet an option in WEAVE for adiscontinued action plan so we listed them as complete The CIS faculty developed a new actionplan to replace the previous one and to address the discipline specific measurement problem Thisaction item is Plannedamp13amp10

Action Item 1Beginning in Fall 2018 assess the businessknowledge of BBA-CIS students using theCapsim Software System in BUSI 4359

Created232020

Due912018

StatusComplete

Action Item 2Prior to the beginning of Fall 2018 add adiscipline specific measurement for CIS in theCapsim Software System to assess thediscipline specific knowledge of BBA-CISstudents in BUSI 4359

Created232020

Due9182018

StatusComplete

Action Item 3Beginning in Fall 2018 assess the disciplinespecific knowledge of BBA-CIS students inBUSI 4359

Created232020

Due912018

StatusComplete

Action Item 4 Created Due Status

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To replance the previous Action Items -Beginning in Fall 2020 discipline specificknowledge will be embedded into BCIS33323333 and BCIS 3347

622020

912020

Planned

141 MeasuresDiscipline Specific Knowledge ExamOn each campus students will complete a standardized computer simulation and objectiveexam covering general business and discipline specific topics in BUSI 4359 The professor ofthis course will report the data to the Accreditation Program Manager who will enter the datainto the Assurance of Learning SystemSOURCE OF EVIDENCEStandardized test - Academic Direct

1411 TargetsDiscipline Specific Target Not Reported this Period

TARGET Students will meet or exceed the population averages provided as a comparativemeasure by the Capsim system for the functional knowledge areas of the CompXMexam

FINDINGS NA - Not measured this period

ANALYSIS OFFINDINGS

NA - Not measured this period

15 OutcomeEthicsCIS students enrolled in classes at Stephenville Fort Worth Waco or enrolled in onlinecourses will effectively analyze ethical dilemmas to make appropriate decisions STRATEGIESStudents will be introduced to this knowledge and skill in BUSI 1301 2311 ACCT 2301 2302BCIS 1305 4350 FINC 3301 BUSI 4344 or FINC 4301 or ECON 4301 MGMT 3300 MKTG 3312Students will develop this knowledge and skill in FINC 3301 BUSI 2301 4359 BUSI 4344 orECON 4301 BCIS 4350 MGMT 3300 BCIS 4355 Students will master this knowledge in BCIS4355 Students will be assessed in BCIS 4350

Supported Initiatives (1)

GENERAL EDUCATION

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Undergraduate Program EmpowerU Ethical and Social Responsibility Student LearningOutcome - Students will practice ethical decision making

Action PlanACTION PLAN FROM SUMMER 2018 ANALYSIS amp13amp10During 2017-2018 zero BBA-CISstudents were assessed for Ethics in BUSI 4359 The BBA-CIS Assessment Committee composedof Dearing Fulk and Jones recommended 3 action items to improve the learning of studentsrelated to Ethics SPRING 2020 UPDATE Beginning in Fall 2019 assessment of ethics in BCIS4350 was implemented (Status Completed) Beginning in Fall 2018 increase the use of ISITrelated ethical dilemmas in BCIS 4350 that focus on ethical issues (eg intellectual propertyprivacy security) was not implemented (Status Discontinued) Prior to beginning of Fall 2018 theMCIS department head needs to convene a meeting of faculty who are teaching BCIS 4350 todetermine the best method to assess ethics in BCIS 4350 was not implemented (StatusDiscontinued) SPRING 2020 ACTION PLAN 1 amp13amp10On Wednesday March 4 2020 the actionplans were developed by Art Dearing Kevin Fulk Dennis Jones Del Nagy Leah Schultz JosephSchuessler and Jason Sharp Based on the current data analysis students met expectationshowever some factors suggest areas for improvement The in-progress action items below wererecommended SPRING 2020 ACTION PLAN 2 amp13amp10To insure the validity and reliability ofour measurements faculty will develop and implement a second measurement for this learningoutcome This will be completed during the next measurement cycle amp13amp10

Action Item 1Summer Analysis 2018-Beginning in Fall 2018assess ethics in BCIS 4350

Created232020

Due912018

StatusComplete

Action Item 2Summer Analysis 2018-Beginning in Fall 2018increase the use of ISIT related ethicaldilemmas in BCIS 4350 that focus on ethicalissues (eg intellectual property privacysecurity)

Created232020

Due912018

StatusComplete

Action Item 3Summer Analysis 2018-Prior to beginning ofFall 2018 the MCIS department head needs toconvene a meeting of faculty who are teachingBCIS 4350 to determine the best method to

Created232020

Due912018

StatusComplete

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assess ethics in BCIS 4350

Action Item 4ltspangtBeginning in Fall 2020 instructors willadd video supplements of IT-related ethicalissue case studies in BCIS 4350ltspangtltspangtltspangt

Created692020

Due912020

StatusIn Progress

Action Item 5ltspangtBeginning in Fall 2020 instructors willincrease emphasis of ethical issues in BCIS3347ltspangtltspangtltspangt

Created692020

Due912020

StatusIn Progress

Action Item 6ltspangtPrior to the beginning of Fall 2020 thedepartment head will communicateexpectations related to action items 1 and 2 toinstructors of BCIS 3347 and BCIS 4350ltspangtltspangtltspangt

Created692020

Due912020

StatusIn Progress

151 MeasuresEthics AssignmentOn each campusmodality students will complete a written assignment in BCIS 4350 Theassignments will be evaluated according to the sustainability matrix by faculty members usingthe faculty developed ethics rubric The professor of this course will report the data to theAccreditation Program Manager who will enter the data into the Assurance of LearningSystemSOURCE OF EVIDENCERubric Scored Assignments - Academic Direct

1511 TargetsEthics Target Partially Met

TARGET 75 of students will meet or exceed expectations for each rubric line item

FINDINGS See Document CIS-BBA Fall 19 AoL Results

ANALYSIS OFFINDINGS

Describe and interpret in detail both aggregate and factor findings for the currentacademic yearAggregate Findings (Overall)

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On Wednesday March 4 2020 the findings were reviewed by Art Dearing KevinFulk Dennis Jones Del Nagy Leah Schultz Joseph Schuessler and Jason SharpbullDuring Fall 2019 students exceeded expectations on the aggregate result

Factor Findings (Line Items)During Fall 2019 students exceeded expectations on all factors

Compare and contrast both aggregate and factor findings for the current academicyear for the different campuses andor delivery modesAggregate Findings (Overall)During Fall 2019 students exceeded expectations on the aggregate result for alllocations except Stephenville

Factor Findings (Line Items)During Fall 2019 students exceeded expectations on some factors at all locations

Describe and interpret in detail the aggregate and factor historic assessment trendsAggregate Findings (Overall)Ethics has been assessed twice over the last five years there are not enough datapoints to determine a trend

Factor Findings (Line Items)Ethics has been assessed twice over the last five years there are not enough datapoints to determine a trend

Compare and contrast aggregate and factor trends for the different campusesandor delivery modesAggregate Findings (Overall)Ethics has been assessed twice over the last five years there are not enough datapoints to determine a trend

Factor Findings (Line Items)Ethics has been assessed twice over the last five years there are not enough datapoints to determine a trend

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16 OutcomeTechnologyCIS students enrolled in classes at Stephenville Fort Worth Waco or enrolled in onlinecourses will efficiently use technology to solve business problems STRATEGIES Students willbe introduced to this knowledge and skill in BUSI 1301 2311 BCIS 1305 FINC 4301 BCIS 4350MKTG 3312 Students will develop this knowledge and skill in FINC 3301 BUSI 3312 4359 BCIS4350 3332 or 3333 3342 or 3343 3347 3389 4301 Students will master this knowledge in BCIS4350 Students will be assessed in BCIS 4350

Supported Initiatives (1)

GENERAL EDUCATION

Undergraduate Program EmpowerU Specific Knowledge Student Learning Outcome -Students will effectively use discipline specific technology

Action PlanACTION PLAN FROM SUMMER ANALYSIS 2018 amp13amp10During 2017-2018 four BBA-CISstudents were assessed for Technology KnowledgeSkills in BCIS 4350 The BBA-CIS AssessmentCommittee composed of Dearing Fulk and Jones recommended 2 actions to improve the learningof students related to Technology KnowledgeSkills Successful implementation of theserecommendations should improve the assessment results of the BBA-CIS students on theTechnology rubric SPRING 2020 UPDATE 1Prior to beginning of Fall 2018 the MCIS departmenthead needs to convene a meeting of the CIS faculty to develop a Technology rubric thatappropriately assesses the technology-related knowledge and skills of BBA CIS BS-CIS and BAAS-IT students was not implemented (Status Discontinued) 2Prior to beginning of Fall 2018 the MCISdepartment head needs to convene a meeting of faculty who are teaching BCIS 4350 todetermine the best method to assess technology knowledgeskills in BCIS 4350 was notimplemented (Status Discontinued) SPRING 2020 ACTION PLAN 1 amp13amp10On WednesdayMay 13 2020 action plans were developed by Art Dearing Kevin Fulk Dennis Jones Leah SchultzJoseph Schuessler and Jason Sharp These action plan items were developed in conjunction withthe Technology Action plan for the BAAS-IT and BS-CIS programs bullStudents met expectations onall factors however one factor suggested an area for improvement SPRING 2020 ACTION PLAN2 amp13amp10To insure the validity and reliability of our measurements faculty will develop andimplement a second measurement for this learning outcome This will be completed during thenext measurement cycle amp13amp10

Action Item 1 Created Due Status

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Prior to beginning of Fall 2018 the MCISdepartment head needs to convene a meetingof the CIS faculty to develop a Technologyrubric that appropriately assesses thetechnology-related knowledge and skills ofBBACIS BS-CIS and BAAS-IT students

232020

912018

Complete

Action Item 2Prior to beginning of Fall 2018 the MCISdepartment head needs to convene a meetingof faculty who are teaching BCIS 4350 todetermine the best method to assesstechnology knowledgeskills in BCIS 4350

Created232020

Due912018

StatusComplete

Action Item 3Beginning in Fall 2020 BCIS 4350 instructorswill provide students with ldquogoodrdquo and ldquobadrdquoexamples of professional documents

Created622020

Due912020

StatusIn Progress

Action Item 4Prior to the beginning of Fall 2020 thedepartment head will communicateexpectations related to action item 1 toinstructor(s) of BCIS 4350

Created622020

Due912020

StatusIn Progress

Action Item 5Prior to the beginning of Fall 2020 the CISfaculty will recommend to Dr Leah Schultz(CIS Representative on the COBA CurriculumCommittee) that BCIS 1305 be added as aprerequisite for BCIS 4350 This will improvethe technology related knowledge and skills ofstudents prior to their enrollment in BCIS 4350

Created622020

Due912020

StatusIn Progress

Action Item 6Prior to the beginning of Fall 2020 the CISfaculty will recommend to the AoL committeethat the Technology rubric be updated toreflect the following technology skills taught inBCIS 1305 These skills includeltbrgtCreate

Created622020

Due912020

StatusIn Progress

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business documents with word processingsoftware using spelling and grammar checkformat and layout tables citations graphicsand mail mergeltbrgtCreate businessdocuments and analyze data with spreadsheetsoftware using (1) tables sorting filteringcharts and graphics pivot tables macros (2)statistical financial logical and look-upfunctions and formulas and (3) add-insltbrgtCreate business multimedia presentationswith presentation software using templateslists groups themes colors clip art picturestables transitions animation video charts andviewsltbrgtCreate databases and manage datawith database software using tables fieldsrelationships indexes keys views queriesforms reports and importexport functionsltbrgtIntegrate business software applicationsltbrgtUse ldquogoal seekingrdquo and ldquowhat-if analysisrdquoto solve problems and makeadjustmentsrecommendations in a businessenvironmentltbrgtSource ACGM Lower DivisionAcademic Course Guide Manual -Spring 2020page 50(httpreportcenterthecbstatetxusagency-publicationguidelines-manualslower-division-academic-course-guide-manual-spring-2020)ltbrgtltbrgt

161 MeasuresTechnology AssignmentOn each campusmodality students will complete a written assignment in BCIS 4350 Theseassignments will be evaluated according to the sustainability matrix by faculty members usingthe faculty developed technology rubric The professor of this course will report the data tothe Accreditation Program Manager who will enter the data into the Assurance of LearningSystemSOURCE OF EVIDENCERubric Scored Assignments - Academic Direct

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1611 TargetsTechnology Target Partially Met

TARGET 75 of students will meet or exceed expectations for each rubric line item

FINDINGS See Document CIS-BBA Fall 19 AoL Results

ANALYSIS OFFINDINGS

Describe and interpret in detail both aggregate and factor findings for the currentacademic yearAggregate Findings (Overall)On Wednesday May 13 2020 the findings were reviewed by Art Dearing Kevin FulkDennis Jones Leah Schultz Joseph Schuessler and Jason SharpbullDuring Fall 2019 students exceeded expectations on the aggregate result

Factor Findings (Line Items)During Fall 2019 students exceeded expectations on all factors

Compare and contrast both aggregate and factor findings for the current academicyear for the different campuses andor delivery modesAggregate Findings (Overall)During Fall 2019 students exceeded expectations on the aggregate result for alllocations except Stephenville and online

Factor Findings (Line Items)During Fall 2019 students exceeded expectations on some factors at all locations

Describe and interpret in detail the aggregate and factor historic assessment trendsAggregate Findings (Overall)Technology has been assessed twice over the last five years there are not enoughdata points to determine a trend

Factor Findings (Line Items)Technology has been assessed twice over the last five years there are not enoughdata points to determine a trend

Compare and contrast aggregate and factor trends for the different campusesandor delivery modes

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Aggregate Findings (Overall)Technology has been assessed twice over the last five years there are not enoughdata points to determine a trend

Factor Findings (Line Items)Technology has been assessed twice over the last five years there are not enoughdata points to determine a trend

17 OutcomeGlobalCIS students enrolled in classes at Stephenville Fort Worth Waco or enrolled in onlinecourses will apply a global perspective to make business decisions ltbrgtSTRATEGIESltbrgtStudents will be introduced to this knowledge and skill in BUSI 1301 ECON 2301 2302ACCT 2301 BCIS 1305 FINC 4301 MGMT 3300 MKTG 3312 ltbrgtStudents will develop thisknowledge and skill in ECON 2301 2302 FINC 3301 4301 BUSI 4359 MGMT 3300 BCIS 4355ltbrgtStudents will master this knowledge in BUSI 4344 or FINC 4301 or ECON 4301 BCIS 4355Students will be assessed in BCIS 4350ltbrgtltbrgt

Supported Initiatives (1)

GENERAL EDUCATION

Undergraduate Program EmpowerU Globalization and Diversity Student LearningOutcome - Students will respect different viewpoints and cultures

Action PlanACTION PLAN FROM SUMMER 2018 ANALYSIS 2018 amp13amp10During 2017-2018 seven BBA-CISstudents were assessed for Global Knowledge in BUSI 4344 ECON 4301 or FINC 4301 The BBA-CIS Assessment Committee composed of Dearing Fulk and Jones recommended 2 actions toimprove the learning of students related to Global Knowledge Successful implementation of theserecommendations should improve the assessment results of the BBA-CIS students on the Globalrubric SPRING 2020 UPDATE 1Beginning in Spring 2019 assess global knowledge in BCIS 4355was not implemented because BCIS 4355 was not offered and global knowledge was assessed inBCIS 4350 during Fall 2019 In the future global knowledge will be assessed in BCIS 4355 (StatusDiscontinued) 2Prior to the beginning of Spring 2019 the MCIS department head needs toconvene a meeting of faculty who are teaching BCIS 4355 to determine the best method to assessethics in BCIS 4354 was not implemented because BCIS 4355 was not offered (Status

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Discontinued) SPRING 2020 ACTION PLAN 1 amp13amp10On Wednesday March 4 2020 actionplans were developed by Art Dearing Kevin Fulk Dennis Jones Del Nagy Leah Schultz JosephSchuessler and Jason Sharp Students met expectations on all factors However the CIS facultymembers believe that offering BCIS 4355 will enhance student learning of IT-related globalknowledge SPRING 2020 ACTION PLAN 2 amp13amp10To insure the validity and reliability of ourmeasurements faculty will develop and implement a second measurement for this learningoutcome This will be completed during the next measurement cycle amp13amp10

Action Item 1Beginning in Spring 2019 assess globalknowledge in BCIS 4355

Created232020

Due912019

StatusComplete

Action Item 2Prior to the beginning of Spring 2019 the MCISdepartment head needs to convene a meetingof faculty who are teaching BCIS 4355 todetermine the best method to assess ethics inBCIS 4354

Created232020

Due912019

StatusComplete

Action Item 3Prior to Spring 2021 the department head willschedule a section of BCIS 4355 to be offeredin Spring 2021

Created622020

Due1152021

StatusPlanned

Action Item 4Beginning in Spring 2021 global knowledge willbe assessed using the COBA direct measureassessment tool

Created622020

Due1152021

StatusPlanned

Action Item 5Prior to the beginning of Spring 2021 thedepartment head will communicateexpectations related to action item 2 toinstructor(s) of BCIS 4355

Created622020

Due1152021

StatusPlanned

171 MeasuresGlobal AssignmentOn each campusmodality students will complete a written assignment in BCIS 4350 Theassignments will be evaluated according to the sustainability matrix by faculty members using

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the faculty developed global rubric The professor of this course will report the data to theAccreditation Program Manager who will enter the data into the Assurance of LearningSystemSOURCE OF EVIDENCERubric Graded Reflection - Academic Direct

1711 TargetsGlobal Target Exceeded

TARGET 75 of students will meet or exceed expectations for each rubric line item

FINDINGS See Document CIS-BBA Fall 19 AoL Results

ANALYSIS OFFINDINGS

Describe and interpret in detail both aggregate and factor findings for the currentacademic yearAggregate Findings (Overall)On Wednesday March 4 2020 the findings were reviewed by Art Dearing KevinFulk Dennis Jones Del Nagy Leah Schultz Joseph Schuessler and Jason SharpbullDuring Fall 2019 students exceeded expectations on the aggregate result

Factor Findings (Line Items)During Fall 2019 students exceeded expectations on all factors

Compare and contrast both aggregate and factor findings for the current academicyear for the different campuses andor delivery modesAggregate Findings (Overall)During Fall 2019 students exceeded expectations on the aggregate result for alllocations

Factor Findings (Line Items)During Fall 2019 students exceeded expectations on all factors at all locations

Describe and interpret in detail the aggregate and factor historic assessment trendsAggregate Findings (Overall)Global knowledge has been assessed twice over the last five years there are notenough data points to determine a trend

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Factor Findings (Line Items)Global knowledge has been assessed twice over the last five years there are notenough data points to determine a trend

Compare and contrast aggregate and factor trends for the different campusesandor delivery modesAggregate Findings (Overall)Global knowledge has been assessed twice over the last five years there are notenough data points to determine a trend

Factor Findings (Line Items)Global knowledge has been assessed twice over the last five years there are notenough data points to determine a trend

Project Attachments (24)

Attachments File Size

2014 AAC Follow Up Review of Academic Assessment Plans-Computer InformationSystemsdocx

31KB

2016-17 CIS Findingsxlsx 28KB

2018 CIS-BBA Sustainability Mapxlsx 12KB

2018 Holistic Review CIS BBAxlsx 17KB

2020 CIS-BBA Course and Sustainability Mapxlsx 18KB

BAAS in CISpdf 279KB

CIS-BBA Fall 19 AoL Resultsdocx 112KB

COBA Undergraduate Course and Sustainability Maps4xlsx 23KB

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for this learning outcome This will be completed during the next measurement cycle ltdel align=scope= class=gtltdelgtamp13amp10

Action Item 1Summer Assessment 2018-Beginning in Fall2018 assess written communication in BCIS3389

Created232020

Due912018

StatusComplete

Action Item 2Summer Assessment 2018-Writtencommunication is currently being assesses inBCIS 3347 for BS-CIS and BAAS-IT studentsTherefore this committee supports therecommendations being developed by the BS-CIS and BAAS-IT Assessment Committee toimprove the he assessment results of BS-CISand BAAS-IT students on the writtencommunication rubric

Created232020

Due912018

StatusComplete

Action Item 3Summer Assessment 2018-Prior to thebeginning of Fall 2018 the MCIS departmenthead needs to convene a meeting of the CISfaculty to develop a Written Communicationrubric that appropriately assesses the writtencommunication skills of BBACIS BS-CIS andBAAS-IT students

Created232020

Due912018

StatusComplete

Action Item 4Summer Assessment 2018-Prior to thebeginning of Fall 2018 the MCIS departmenthead needs to convene a meeting of facultywho are teaching BCIS 3389 to determine thebest method to assess written communicationin BCIS 3389

Created232020

Due912018

StatusComplete

121 MeasuresWritten AssignmentOn each campusmodality students will complete a written assignment in BCIS 3389 The

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assignments will be evaluated according to the sustainability matrix by faculty members usingthe faculty developed written communication rubric The professor of this course will reportthe data to the Accreditation Program Manager who will enter the data into the Assurance ofLearning SystemSOURCE OF EVIDENCERubric Scored Assignments - Academic Direct

1211 TargetsWritten Communication Target Not Reported this Period

TARGET 75 of students will meet or exceed expectations for each rubric line item

FINDINGS NA - Not measured this period

ANALYSIS OFFINDINGS

NA - Not measured this period

13 OutcomeCritical ThinkingCIS students enrolled in classes at Stephenville or enrolled in online courses will adeptly usecritical thinking skills to solve business problems STRATEGIES Students will be introduced tothis knowledge and skill in MATH 1316 or 1324 or 1325 or 2412 or 2413 BUSI 1301 2311 ECON2301 2302 ACCT 2301 2302 BCIS 1305 FINC 4301 MGMT 3300 MKTG 3312 BCIS 3347Students will develop this knowledge and skill in MATH 1316 or 1324 or 1325 or 2412 or 2413ECON 2301 2302 FINC 3301 BUSI 2311 2301 BUSI 4344 or FINC 4301 or ECON 4301 BCIS4350 MGMT 3300 BCIS 3332 or 3333 3342 or 3343 3347 3389 4301 Students will master thisknowledge in BUSI 4359 MATH 1325 BCIS 3332 or 3333 3342 or 3343 3389 4301 Students willbe assessed in BCIS 4301

Supported Initiatives (1)

GENERAL EDUCATION

Undergraduate Program EmpowerU Problem SolvingCritical Thinking Student LearningOutcome - Students will demonstrate critical thinking and reasoning

Action PlanACTION PLANS FOR SUMMER 2018 AND 2018-19 AOL ANALYSES amp13amp10Current Studentsdid not the meet the target for all seven Critical Thinking factors (N=10) Trend Students did notmeet the target for most of the factors during all four years During this time period no individual

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factor exceeded the target for two consecutive years SPRING 2020 UPDATE amp13amp10For BCIS4301 during the fall to bridge the gap with critical thinking student had to analyze an existingdatabase ndash create the Entity Relationship Diagram for the existing database They were providedwith several new requirements for the database Some requirements needed the implementationof a new field within an existing table Other requirements needed the implementation of a newtable within the database One of the more difficult requirements created a recursive relationshipbetween a single table This was implemented as an individual assignment The status of thisaction plan would be completed SPRING 2020 ACTION PLAN 2 amp13amp10To insure the validityand reliability of our measurements faculty will develop and implement a second measurementfor this learning outcome This will be completed during the next measurement cycle ltdelgtltdelgtamp13amp10

Action Item 1Summer Analysis 2018-Beginning in Fall 2018assess critical thinking in BCIS 4301

Created232020

Due912018

StatusComplete

Action Item 2Summer Analysis 2018-Prior to the beginningof Fall 2018 the MCIS department head needsto convene a meeting of faculty who areteaching BCIS 4301 to determine the bestmethod to assess critical thinking in BCIS 4301

Created232020

Due912018

StatusComplete

Action Item 3Summer Analysis 2018-Beginning in Fall 2018increase the use of ISIT related case studiesin BUSI 4301 Each case study analysis needsto focus on (a) articulation of alternativecourses of action (b) critical evaluation of eachalternative (c) selection of the ldquobestrdquoalternative and (d) providing rationale forselecting the ldquobestrdquo alternative

Created232020

Due912018

StatusComplete

Action Item 4Summer Analysis 2018-Beginning in Fall 2018provide students in BUSI 4301 with ISITrelated business scenarios that include bothldquocorrectrdquo and ldquoflawedrdquo solutions Students will

Created232020

Due StatusComplete

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be expected to determine whether thesolution is correct If the student determinesthat the solution is not correct then thestudent will be expected to ldquofixrdquo the solution Ifthe student determines the solution is correctthen the student will be expected to defendthe solution

Action Item 52018-19 AoL Analysis-Prior to the beginning ofFall 2019 the MCIS department head needs toconvene a meeting of faculty who are teachingBCIS 4301 to determine the best method toassess critical thinking in BCIS 4301

Created232020

Due912019

StatusComplete

Action Item 62018-19 AoL Analysis-Beginning in Fall 2019increase the use of ISIT related case studiesin BUSI 4301 Each case study analysis needsto focus on (a) articulation of alternativecourses of action (b) critical evaluation of eachalternative (c) selection of the ldquobestrdquoalternative and (d) providing rationale forselecting the ldquobestrdquo alternative

Created232020

Due912019

StatusComplete

Action Item 72018-19 AoL Analysis-Beginning in Fall 2019provide students in BUSI 4301 with ISITrelated business scenarios that include bothldquocorrectrdquo and ldquoflawedrdquo solutions Students willbe expected to determine whether thesolution is correct If the student determinesthat the solution is not correct then thestudent will be expected to ldquofixrdquo the solution Ifthe student determines the solution is correctthen the student will be expected to defendthe solution

Created232020

Due912019

StatusComplete

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131 MeasuresCritical Thinking AssignmentOn each campusmodality students will complete a written assignment in BCIS 4301 3389 or4350 The assignments will be evaluated according to the sustainability matrix by facultymembers using the faculty developed critical thinking rubric The professor of this course willreport the data to the Accreditation Program Manager who will enter the data into theAssurance of Learning SystemSOURCE OF EVIDENCERubric Scored Assignments - Academic Direct

1311 TargetsCritical Thinking Target Not Reported this Period

TARGET 75 of students will meet or exceed expectations for each rubric line item

FINDINGS NA - Not measured this period

ANALYSIS OFFINDINGS

NA - Not measured this period

14 OutcomeDiscipline Specific KnowledgeCIS students enrolled in classes at Stephenville Fort Worth Waco or enrolled in onlinecourses will skillfully identify and solve problems related to their discipline STRATEGIESStudents will be introduced to this knowledge and skill in MATH 1316 or 1324 or 1325 or 2412 or2413 ECON 2301 2302 ACCT 2301 2302 BCIS 1305 4350 FINC 3301 BUSI 2301 4359 BUSI4344 or FINC 4301 or ECON 4301 MGMT 3300 MKTG 3312 BCIS 3347 Students will developthis knowledge and skill in ECON 2301 2302 ACCT 2303 2304 FINC 3301 BUSI 2301 4359BUSI 4344 or FINC 4301 or ECON 4301 MGMT 3300 MKTG 3312 BCIS 3332 or 3333 3342 or3343 3389 4301 4355 Students will master this knowledge in BCIS 3332 or 3333 3342 or 33433389 4301 Students will be assessed in BCIS 3332 or 3333 and 3347

Supported Initiatives (2)

GENERAL EDUCATION

Undergraduate Program EmpowerU Specific Knowledge Student Learning Outcome -Students will use techniques skills and tools necessary for the practice of the disciplineUndergraduate Program EmpowerU Specific Knowledge Student Learning Outcome -Students will identify and solve problems related to the discipline

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Action PlanACTION PLAN FROM SUMMER 2018 ANALYSIS amp13amp10The BBA-CIS Assessment Committeecomposed of Dearing Fulk and Jones recommends the following actions to improve the learningof students related to Business Knowledgeamp13amp10 bullBeginning in Fall 2018 assess the businessknowledge of BBA-CIS students using the Capsim Software System in BUSI 4359amp13amp10 bullPriorto the beginning of Fall 2018 add a discipline specific measurement for CIS in the CapsimSoftware System to assess the discipline specific knowledge of BBA-CIS students in BUSI4359amp13amp10 bullBeginning in Fall 2018 assess the discipline specific knowledge of BBA-CISstudents in BUSI 4359amp13amp10ltbgtltigtltspangtNote ltspangtltigtltbgtltigtltspangtIf discipline ltspangtltigtltigtltspangtspecific measurement for CIS cannot be added to the Capsim Software System ltspangtltigtltigtltspangtthen the CIS faculty should consider requiring BBAmdashCIS students to complete the ltspangtltigtltigtltspangtCompTIA IT Fundamentals (ITF) certification exam The faculty would use the ltspangtltigtltigtltspangtresults if the ITF exam as a measure of discipline specific knowledgeltspangtltigtltigtltspangtltspangtltigt amp13amp10amp13amp10SPRING 2020 UPDATE amp13amp10The previous action planwas NOT completed it was Terminated however there is not yet an option in WEAVE for adiscontinued action plan so we listed them as complete The CIS faculty developed a new actionplan to replace the previous one and to address the discipline specific measurement problem Thisaction item is Plannedamp13amp10

Action Item 1Beginning in Fall 2018 assess the businessknowledge of BBA-CIS students using theCapsim Software System in BUSI 4359

Created232020

Due912018

StatusComplete

Action Item 2Prior to the beginning of Fall 2018 add adiscipline specific measurement for CIS in theCapsim Software System to assess thediscipline specific knowledge of BBA-CISstudents in BUSI 4359

Created232020

Due9182018

StatusComplete

Action Item 3Beginning in Fall 2018 assess the disciplinespecific knowledge of BBA-CIS students inBUSI 4359

Created232020

Due912018

StatusComplete

Action Item 4 Created Due Status

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To replance the previous Action Items -Beginning in Fall 2020 discipline specificknowledge will be embedded into BCIS33323333 and BCIS 3347

622020

912020

Planned

141 MeasuresDiscipline Specific Knowledge ExamOn each campus students will complete a standardized computer simulation and objectiveexam covering general business and discipline specific topics in BUSI 4359 The professor ofthis course will report the data to the Accreditation Program Manager who will enter the datainto the Assurance of Learning SystemSOURCE OF EVIDENCEStandardized test - Academic Direct

1411 TargetsDiscipline Specific Target Not Reported this Period

TARGET Students will meet or exceed the population averages provided as a comparativemeasure by the Capsim system for the functional knowledge areas of the CompXMexam

FINDINGS NA - Not measured this period

ANALYSIS OFFINDINGS

NA - Not measured this period

15 OutcomeEthicsCIS students enrolled in classes at Stephenville Fort Worth Waco or enrolled in onlinecourses will effectively analyze ethical dilemmas to make appropriate decisions STRATEGIESStudents will be introduced to this knowledge and skill in BUSI 1301 2311 ACCT 2301 2302BCIS 1305 4350 FINC 3301 BUSI 4344 or FINC 4301 or ECON 4301 MGMT 3300 MKTG 3312Students will develop this knowledge and skill in FINC 3301 BUSI 2301 4359 BUSI 4344 orECON 4301 BCIS 4350 MGMT 3300 BCIS 4355 Students will master this knowledge in BCIS4355 Students will be assessed in BCIS 4350

Supported Initiatives (1)

GENERAL EDUCATION

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Undergraduate Program EmpowerU Ethical and Social Responsibility Student LearningOutcome - Students will practice ethical decision making

Action PlanACTION PLAN FROM SUMMER 2018 ANALYSIS amp13amp10During 2017-2018 zero BBA-CISstudents were assessed for Ethics in BUSI 4359 The BBA-CIS Assessment Committee composedof Dearing Fulk and Jones recommended 3 action items to improve the learning of studentsrelated to Ethics SPRING 2020 UPDATE Beginning in Fall 2019 assessment of ethics in BCIS4350 was implemented (Status Completed) Beginning in Fall 2018 increase the use of ISITrelated ethical dilemmas in BCIS 4350 that focus on ethical issues (eg intellectual propertyprivacy security) was not implemented (Status Discontinued) Prior to beginning of Fall 2018 theMCIS department head needs to convene a meeting of faculty who are teaching BCIS 4350 todetermine the best method to assess ethics in BCIS 4350 was not implemented (StatusDiscontinued) SPRING 2020 ACTION PLAN 1 amp13amp10On Wednesday March 4 2020 the actionplans were developed by Art Dearing Kevin Fulk Dennis Jones Del Nagy Leah Schultz JosephSchuessler and Jason Sharp Based on the current data analysis students met expectationshowever some factors suggest areas for improvement The in-progress action items below wererecommended SPRING 2020 ACTION PLAN 2 amp13amp10To insure the validity and reliability ofour measurements faculty will develop and implement a second measurement for this learningoutcome This will be completed during the next measurement cycle amp13amp10

Action Item 1Summer Analysis 2018-Beginning in Fall 2018assess ethics in BCIS 4350

Created232020

Due912018

StatusComplete

Action Item 2Summer Analysis 2018-Beginning in Fall 2018increase the use of ISIT related ethicaldilemmas in BCIS 4350 that focus on ethicalissues (eg intellectual property privacysecurity)

Created232020

Due912018

StatusComplete

Action Item 3Summer Analysis 2018-Prior to beginning ofFall 2018 the MCIS department head needs toconvene a meeting of faculty who are teachingBCIS 4350 to determine the best method to

Created232020

Due912018

StatusComplete

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assess ethics in BCIS 4350

Action Item 4ltspangtBeginning in Fall 2020 instructors willadd video supplements of IT-related ethicalissue case studies in BCIS 4350ltspangtltspangtltspangt

Created692020

Due912020

StatusIn Progress

Action Item 5ltspangtBeginning in Fall 2020 instructors willincrease emphasis of ethical issues in BCIS3347ltspangtltspangtltspangt

Created692020

Due912020

StatusIn Progress

Action Item 6ltspangtPrior to the beginning of Fall 2020 thedepartment head will communicateexpectations related to action items 1 and 2 toinstructors of BCIS 3347 and BCIS 4350ltspangtltspangtltspangt

Created692020

Due912020

StatusIn Progress

151 MeasuresEthics AssignmentOn each campusmodality students will complete a written assignment in BCIS 4350 Theassignments will be evaluated according to the sustainability matrix by faculty members usingthe faculty developed ethics rubric The professor of this course will report the data to theAccreditation Program Manager who will enter the data into the Assurance of LearningSystemSOURCE OF EVIDENCERubric Scored Assignments - Academic Direct

1511 TargetsEthics Target Partially Met

TARGET 75 of students will meet or exceed expectations for each rubric line item

FINDINGS See Document CIS-BBA Fall 19 AoL Results

ANALYSIS OFFINDINGS

Describe and interpret in detail both aggregate and factor findings for the currentacademic yearAggregate Findings (Overall)

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On Wednesday March 4 2020 the findings were reviewed by Art Dearing KevinFulk Dennis Jones Del Nagy Leah Schultz Joseph Schuessler and Jason SharpbullDuring Fall 2019 students exceeded expectations on the aggregate result

Factor Findings (Line Items)During Fall 2019 students exceeded expectations on all factors

Compare and contrast both aggregate and factor findings for the current academicyear for the different campuses andor delivery modesAggregate Findings (Overall)During Fall 2019 students exceeded expectations on the aggregate result for alllocations except Stephenville

Factor Findings (Line Items)During Fall 2019 students exceeded expectations on some factors at all locations

Describe and interpret in detail the aggregate and factor historic assessment trendsAggregate Findings (Overall)Ethics has been assessed twice over the last five years there are not enough datapoints to determine a trend

Factor Findings (Line Items)Ethics has been assessed twice over the last five years there are not enough datapoints to determine a trend

Compare and contrast aggregate and factor trends for the different campusesandor delivery modesAggregate Findings (Overall)Ethics has been assessed twice over the last five years there are not enough datapoints to determine a trend

Factor Findings (Line Items)Ethics has been assessed twice over the last five years there are not enough datapoints to determine a trend

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16 OutcomeTechnologyCIS students enrolled in classes at Stephenville Fort Worth Waco or enrolled in onlinecourses will efficiently use technology to solve business problems STRATEGIES Students willbe introduced to this knowledge and skill in BUSI 1301 2311 BCIS 1305 FINC 4301 BCIS 4350MKTG 3312 Students will develop this knowledge and skill in FINC 3301 BUSI 3312 4359 BCIS4350 3332 or 3333 3342 or 3343 3347 3389 4301 Students will master this knowledge in BCIS4350 Students will be assessed in BCIS 4350

Supported Initiatives (1)

GENERAL EDUCATION

Undergraduate Program EmpowerU Specific Knowledge Student Learning Outcome -Students will effectively use discipline specific technology

Action PlanACTION PLAN FROM SUMMER ANALYSIS 2018 amp13amp10During 2017-2018 four BBA-CISstudents were assessed for Technology KnowledgeSkills in BCIS 4350 The BBA-CIS AssessmentCommittee composed of Dearing Fulk and Jones recommended 2 actions to improve the learningof students related to Technology KnowledgeSkills Successful implementation of theserecommendations should improve the assessment results of the BBA-CIS students on theTechnology rubric SPRING 2020 UPDATE 1Prior to beginning of Fall 2018 the MCIS departmenthead needs to convene a meeting of the CIS faculty to develop a Technology rubric thatappropriately assesses the technology-related knowledge and skills of BBA CIS BS-CIS and BAAS-IT students was not implemented (Status Discontinued) 2Prior to beginning of Fall 2018 the MCISdepartment head needs to convene a meeting of faculty who are teaching BCIS 4350 todetermine the best method to assess technology knowledgeskills in BCIS 4350 was notimplemented (Status Discontinued) SPRING 2020 ACTION PLAN 1 amp13amp10On WednesdayMay 13 2020 action plans were developed by Art Dearing Kevin Fulk Dennis Jones Leah SchultzJoseph Schuessler and Jason Sharp These action plan items were developed in conjunction withthe Technology Action plan for the BAAS-IT and BS-CIS programs bullStudents met expectations onall factors however one factor suggested an area for improvement SPRING 2020 ACTION PLAN2 amp13amp10To insure the validity and reliability of our measurements faculty will develop andimplement a second measurement for this learning outcome This will be completed during thenext measurement cycle amp13amp10

Action Item 1 Created Due Status

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Prior to beginning of Fall 2018 the MCISdepartment head needs to convene a meetingof the CIS faculty to develop a Technologyrubric that appropriately assesses thetechnology-related knowledge and skills ofBBACIS BS-CIS and BAAS-IT students

232020

912018

Complete

Action Item 2Prior to beginning of Fall 2018 the MCISdepartment head needs to convene a meetingof faculty who are teaching BCIS 4350 todetermine the best method to assesstechnology knowledgeskills in BCIS 4350

Created232020

Due912018

StatusComplete

Action Item 3Beginning in Fall 2020 BCIS 4350 instructorswill provide students with ldquogoodrdquo and ldquobadrdquoexamples of professional documents

Created622020

Due912020

StatusIn Progress

Action Item 4Prior to the beginning of Fall 2020 thedepartment head will communicateexpectations related to action item 1 toinstructor(s) of BCIS 4350

Created622020

Due912020

StatusIn Progress

Action Item 5Prior to the beginning of Fall 2020 the CISfaculty will recommend to Dr Leah Schultz(CIS Representative on the COBA CurriculumCommittee) that BCIS 1305 be added as aprerequisite for BCIS 4350 This will improvethe technology related knowledge and skills ofstudents prior to their enrollment in BCIS 4350

Created622020

Due912020

StatusIn Progress

Action Item 6Prior to the beginning of Fall 2020 the CISfaculty will recommend to the AoL committeethat the Technology rubric be updated toreflect the following technology skills taught inBCIS 1305 These skills includeltbrgtCreate

Created622020

Due912020

StatusIn Progress

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business documents with word processingsoftware using spelling and grammar checkformat and layout tables citations graphicsand mail mergeltbrgtCreate businessdocuments and analyze data with spreadsheetsoftware using (1) tables sorting filteringcharts and graphics pivot tables macros (2)statistical financial logical and look-upfunctions and formulas and (3) add-insltbrgtCreate business multimedia presentationswith presentation software using templateslists groups themes colors clip art picturestables transitions animation video charts andviewsltbrgtCreate databases and manage datawith database software using tables fieldsrelationships indexes keys views queriesforms reports and importexport functionsltbrgtIntegrate business software applicationsltbrgtUse ldquogoal seekingrdquo and ldquowhat-if analysisrdquoto solve problems and makeadjustmentsrecommendations in a businessenvironmentltbrgtSource ACGM Lower DivisionAcademic Course Guide Manual -Spring 2020page 50(httpreportcenterthecbstatetxusagency-publicationguidelines-manualslower-division-academic-course-guide-manual-spring-2020)ltbrgtltbrgt

161 MeasuresTechnology AssignmentOn each campusmodality students will complete a written assignment in BCIS 4350 Theseassignments will be evaluated according to the sustainability matrix by faculty members usingthe faculty developed technology rubric The professor of this course will report the data tothe Accreditation Program Manager who will enter the data into the Assurance of LearningSystemSOURCE OF EVIDENCERubric Scored Assignments - Academic Direct

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1611 TargetsTechnology Target Partially Met

TARGET 75 of students will meet or exceed expectations for each rubric line item

FINDINGS See Document CIS-BBA Fall 19 AoL Results

ANALYSIS OFFINDINGS

Describe and interpret in detail both aggregate and factor findings for the currentacademic yearAggregate Findings (Overall)On Wednesday May 13 2020 the findings were reviewed by Art Dearing Kevin FulkDennis Jones Leah Schultz Joseph Schuessler and Jason SharpbullDuring Fall 2019 students exceeded expectations on the aggregate result

Factor Findings (Line Items)During Fall 2019 students exceeded expectations on all factors

Compare and contrast both aggregate and factor findings for the current academicyear for the different campuses andor delivery modesAggregate Findings (Overall)During Fall 2019 students exceeded expectations on the aggregate result for alllocations except Stephenville and online

Factor Findings (Line Items)During Fall 2019 students exceeded expectations on some factors at all locations

Describe and interpret in detail the aggregate and factor historic assessment trendsAggregate Findings (Overall)Technology has been assessed twice over the last five years there are not enoughdata points to determine a trend

Factor Findings (Line Items)Technology has been assessed twice over the last five years there are not enoughdata points to determine a trend

Compare and contrast aggregate and factor trends for the different campusesandor delivery modes

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Aggregate Findings (Overall)Technology has been assessed twice over the last five years there are not enoughdata points to determine a trend

Factor Findings (Line Items)Technology has been assessed twice over the last five years there are not enoughdata points to determine a trend

17 OutcomeGlobalCIS students enrolled in classes at Stephenville Fort Worth Waco or enrolled in onlinecourses will apply a global perspective to make business decisions ltbrgtSTRATEGIESltbrgtStudents will be introduced to this knowledge and skill in BUSI 1301 ECON 2301 2302ACCT 2301 BCIS 1305 FINC 4301 MGMT 3300 MKTG 3312 ltbrgtStudents will develop thisknowledge and skill in ECON 2301 2302 FINC 3301 4301 BUSI 4359 MGMT 3300 BCIS 4355ltbrgtStudents will master this knowledge in BUSI 4344 or FINC 4301 or ECON 4301 BCIS 4355Students will be assessed in BCIS 4350ltbrgtltbrgt

Supported Initiatives (1)

GENERAL EDUCATION

Undergraduate Program EmpowerU Globalization and Diversity Student LearningOutcome - Students will respect different viewpoints and cultures

Action PlanACTION PLAN FROM SUMMER 2018 ANALYSIS 2018 amp13amp10During 2017-2018 seven BBA-CISstudents were assessed for Global Knowledge in BUSI 4344 ECON 4301 or FINC 4301 The BBA-CIS Assessment Committee composed of Dearing Fulk and Jones recommended 2 actions toimprove the learning of students related to Global Knowledge Successful implementation of theserecommendations should improve the assessment results of the BBA-CIS students on the Globalrubric SPRING 2020 UPDATE 1Beginning in Spring 2019 assess global knowledge in BCIS 4355was not implemented because BCIS 4355 was not offered and global knowledge was assessed inBCIS 4350 during Fall 2019 In the future global knowledge will be assessed in BCIS 4355 (StatusDiscontinued) 2Prior to the beginning of Spring 2019 the MCIS department head needs toconvene a meeting of faculty who are teaching BCIS 4355 to determine the best method to assessethics in BCIS 4354 was not implemented because BCIS 4355 was not offered (Status

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Discontinued) SPRING 2020 ACTION PLAN 1 amp13amp10On Wednesday March 4 2020 actionplans were developed by Art Dearing Kevin Fulk Dennis Jones Del Nagy Leah Schultz JosephSchuessler and Jason Sharp Students met expectations on all factors However the CIS facultymembers believe that offering BCIS 4355 will enhance student learning of IT-related globalknowledge SPRING 2020 ACTION PLAN 2 amp13amp10To insure the validity and reliability of ourmeasurements faculty will develop and implement a second measurement for this learningoutcome This will be completed during the next measurement cycle amp13amp10

Action Item 1Beginning in Spring 2019 assess globalknowledge in BCIS 4355

Created232020

Due912019

StatusComplete

Action Item 2Prior to the beginning of Spring 2019 the MCISdepartment head needs to convene a meetingof faculty who are teaching BCIS 4355 todetermine the best method to assess ethics inBCIS 4354

Created232020

Due912019

StatusComplete

Action Item 3Prior to Spring 2021 the department head willschedule a section of BCIS 4355 to be offeredin Spring 2021

Created622020

Due1152021

StatusPlanned

Action Item 4Beginning in Spring 2021 global knowledge willbe assessed using the COBA direct measureassessment tool

Created622020

Due1152021

StatusPlanned

Action Item 5Prior to the beginning of Spring 2021 thedepartment head will communicateexpectations related to action item 2 toinstructor(s) of BCIS 4355

Created622020

Due1152021

StatusPlanned

171 MeasuresGlobal AssignmentOn each campusmodality students will complete a written assignment in BCIS 4350 Theassignments will be evaluated according to the sustainability matrix by faculty members using

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the faculty developed global rubric The professor of this course will report the data to theAccreditation Program Manager who will enter the data into the Assurance of LearningSystemSOURCE OF EVIDENCERubric Graded Reflection - Academic Direct

1711 TargetsGlobal Target Exceeded

TARGET 75 of students will meet or exceed expectations for each rubric line item

FINDINGS See Document CIS-BBA Fall 19 AoL Results

ANALYSIS OFFINDINGS

Describe and interpret in detail both aggregate and factor findings for the currentacademic yearAggregate Findings (Overall)On Wednesday March 4 2020 the findings were reviewed by Art Dearing KevinFulk Dennis Jones Del Nagy Leah Schultz Joseph Schuessler and Jason SharpbullDuring Fall 2019 students exceeded expectations on the aggregate result

Factor Findings (Line Items)During Fall 2019 students exceeded expectations on all factors

Compare and contrast both aggregate and factor findings for the current academicyear for the different campuses andor delivery modesAggregate Findings (Overall)During Fall 2019 students exceeded expectations on the aggregate result for alllocations

Factor Findings (Line Items)During Fall 2019 students exceeded expectations on all factors at all locations

Describe and interpret in detail the aggregate and factor historic assessment trendsAggregate Findings (Overall)Global knowledge has been assessed twice over the last five years there are notenough data points to determine a trend

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Factor Findings (Line Items)Global knowledge has been assessed twice over the last five years there are notenough data points to determine a trend

Compare and contrast aggregate and factor trends for the different campusesandor delivery modesAggregate Findings (Overall)Global knowledge has been assessed twice over the last five years there are notenough data points to determine a trend

Factor Findings (Line Items)Global knowledge has been assessed twice over the last five years there are notenough data points to determine a trend

Project Attachments (24)

Attachments File Size

2014 AAC Follow Up Review of Academic Assessment Plans-Computer InformationSystemsdocx

31KB

2016-17 CIS Findingsxlsx 28KB

2018 CIS-BBA Sustainability Mapxlsx 12KB

2018 Holistic Review CIS BBAxlsx 17KB

2020 CIS-BBA Course and Sustainability Mapxlsx 18KB

BAAS in CISpdf 279KB

CIS-BBA Fall 19 AoL Resultsdocx 112KB

COBA Undergraduate Course and Sustainability Maps4xlsx 23KB

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assignments will be evaluated according to the sustainability matrix by faculty members usingthe faculty developed written communication rubric The professor of this course will reportthe data to the Accreditation Program Manager who will enter the data into the Assurance ofLearning SystemSOURCE OF EVIDENCERubric Scored Assignments - Academic Direct

1211 TargetsWritten Communication Target Not Reported this Period

TARGET 75 of students will meet or exceed expectations for each rubric line item

FINDINGS NA - Not measured this period

ANALYSIS OFFINDINGS

NA - Not measured this period

13 OutcomeCritical ThinkingCIS students enrolled in classes at Stephenville or enrolled in online courses will adeptly usecritical thinking skills to solve business problems STRATEGIES Students will be introduced tothis knowledge and skill in MATH 1316 or 1324 or 1325 or 2412 or 2413 BUSI 1301 2311 ECON2301 2302 ACCT 2301 2302 BCIS 1305 FINC 4301 MGMT 3300 MKTG 3312 BCIS 3347Students will develop this knowledge and skill in MATH 1316 or 1324 or 1325 or 2412 or 2413ECON 2301 2302 FINC 3301 BUSI 2311 2301 BUSI 4344 or FINC 4301 or ECON 4301 BCIS4350 MGMT 3300 BCIS 3332 or 3333 3342 or 3343 3347 3389 4301 Students will master thisknowledge in BUSI 4359 MATH 1325 BCIS 3332 or 3333 3342 or 3343 3389 4301 Students willbe assessed in BCIS 4301

Supported Initiatives (1)

GENERAL EDUCATION

Undergraduate Program EmpowerU Problem SolvingCritical Thinking Student LearningOutcome - Students will demonstrate critical thinking and reasoning

Action PlanACTION PLANS FOR SUMMER 2018 AND 2018-19 AOL ANALYSES amp13amp10Current Studentsdid not the meet the target for all seven Critical Thinking factors (N=10) Trend Students did notmeet the target for most of the factors during all four years During this time period no individual

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factor exceeded the target for two consecutive years SPRING 2020 UPDATE amp13amp10For BCIS4301 during the fall to bridge the gap with critical thinking student had to analyze an existingdatabase ndash create the Entity Relationship Diagram for the existing database They were providedwith several new requirements for the database Some requirements needed the implementationof a new field within an existing table Other requirements needed the implementation of a newtable within the database One of the more difficult requirements created a recursive relationshipbetween a single table This was implemented as an individual assignment The status of thisaction plan would be completed SPRING 2020 ACTION PLAN 2 amp13amp10To insure the validityand reliability of our measurements faculty will develop and implement a second measurementfor this learning outcome This will be completed during the next measurement cycle ltdelgtltdelgtamp13amp10

Action Item 1Summer Analysis 2018-Beginning in Fall 2018assess critical thinking in BCIS 4301

Created232020

Due912018

StatusComplete

Action Item 2Summer Analysis 2018-Prior to the beginningof Fall 2018 the MCIS department head needsto convene a meeting of faculty who areteaching BCIS 4301 to determine the bestmethod to assess critical thinking in BCIS 4301

Created232020

Due912018

StatusComplete

Action Item 3Summer Analysis 2018-Beginning in Fall 2018increase the use of ISIT related case studiesin BUSI 4301 Each case study analysis needsto focus on (a) articulation of alternativecourses of action (b) critical evaluation of eachalternative (c) selection of the ldquobestrdquoalternative and (d) providing rationale forselecting the ldquobestrdquo alternative

Created232020

Due912018

StatusComplete

Action Item 4Summer Analysis 2018-Beginning in Fall 2018provide students in BUSI 4301 with ISITrelated business scenarios that include bothldquocorrectrdquo and ldquoflawedrdquo solutions Students will

Created232020

Due StatusComplete

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be expected to determine whether thesolution is correct If the student determinesthat the solution is not correct then thestudent will be expected to ldquofixrdquo the solution Ifthe student determines the solution is correctthen the student will be expected to defendthe solution

Action Item 52018-19 AoL Analysis-Prior to the beginning ofFall 2019 the MCIS department head needs toconvene a meeting of faculty who are teachingBCIS 4301 to determine the best method toassess critical thinking in BCIS 4301

Created232020

Due912019

StatusComplete

Action Item 62018-19 AoL Analysis-Beginning in Fall 2019increase the use of ISIT related case studiesin BUSI 4301 Each case study analysis needsto focus on (a) articulation of alternativecourses of action (b) critical evaluation of eachalternative (c) selection of the ldquobestrdquoalternative and (d) providing rationale forselecting the ldquobestrdquo alternative

Created232020

Due912019

StatusComplete

Action Item 72018-19 AoL Analysis-Beginning in Fall 2019provide students in BUSI 4301 with ISITrelated business scenarios that include bothldquocorrectrdquo and ldquoflawedrdquo solutions Students willbe expected to determine whether thesolution is correct If the student determinesthat the solution is not correct then thestudent will be expected to ldquofixrdquo the solution Ifthe student determines the solution is correctthen the student will be expected to defendthe solution

Created232020

Due912019

StatusComplete

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131 MeasuresCritical Thinking AssignmentOn each campusmodality students will complete a written assignment in BCIS 4301 3389 or4350 The assignments will be evaluated according to the sustainability matrix by facultymembers using the faculty developed critical thinking rubric The professor of this course willreport the data to the Accreditation Program Manager who will enter the data into theAssurance of Learning SystemSOURCE OF EVIDENCERubric Scored Assignments - Academic Direct

1311 TargetsCritical Thinking Target Not Reported this Period

TARGET 75 of students will meet or exceed expectations for each rubric line item

FINDINGS NA - Not measured this period

ANALYSIS OFFINDINGS

NA - Not measured this period

14 OutcomeDiscipline Specific KnowledgeCIS students enrolled in classes at Stephenville Fort Worth Waco or enrolled in onlinecourses will skillfully identify and solve problems related to their discipline STRATEGIESStudents will be introduced to this knowledge and skill in MATH 1316 or 1324 or 1325 or 2412 or2413 ECON 2301 2302 ACCT 2301 2302 BCIS 1305 4350 FINC 3301 BUSI 2301 4359 BUSI4344 or FINC 4301 or ECON 4301 MGMT 3300 MKTG 3312 BCIS 3347 Students will developthis knowledge and skill in ECON 2301 2302 ACCT 2303 2304 FINC 3301 BUSI 2301 4359BUSI 4344 or FINC 4301 or ECON 4301 MGMT 3300 MKTG 3312 BCIS 3332 or 3333 3342 or3343 3389 4301 4355 Students will master this knowledge in BCIS 3332 or 3333 3342 or 33433389 4301 Students will be assessed in BCIS 3332 or 3333 and 3347

Supported Initiatives (2)

GENERAL EDUCATION

Undergraduate Program EmpowerU Specific Knowledge Student Learning Outcome -Students will use techniques skills and tools necessary for the practice of the disciplineUndergraduate Program EmpowerU Specific Knowledge Student Learning Outcome -Students will identify and solve problems related to the discipline

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Action PlanACTION PLAN FROM SUMMER 2018 ANALYSIS amp13amp10The BBA-CIS Assessment Committeecomposed of Dearing Fulk and Jones recommends the following actions to improve the learningof students related to Business Knowledgeamp13amp10 bullBeginning in Fall 2018 assess the businessknowledge of BBA-CIS students using the Capsim Software System in BUSI 4359amp13amp10 bullPriorto the beginning of Fall 2018 add a discipline specific measurement for CIS in the CapsimSoftware System to assess the discipline specific knowledge of BBA-CIS students in BUSI4359amp13amp10 bullBeginning in Fall 2018 assess the discipline specific knowledge of BBA-CISstudents in BUSI 4359amp13amp10ltbgtltigtltspangtNote ltspangtltigtltbgtltigtltspangtIf discipline ltspangtltigtltigtltspangtspecific measurement for CIS cannot be added to the Capsim Software System ltspangtltigtltigtltspangtthen the CIS faculty should consider requiring BBAmdashCIS students to complete the ltspangtltigtltigtltspangtCompTIA IT Fundamentals (ITF) certification exam The faculty would use the ltspangtltigtltigtltspangtresults if the ITF exam as a measure of discipline specific knowledgeltspangtltigtltigtltspangtltspangtltigt amp13amp10amp13amp10SPRING 2020 UPDATE amp13amp10The previous action planwas NOT completed it was Terminated however there is not yet an option in WEAVE for adiscontinued action plan so we listed them as complete The CIS faculty developed a new actionplan to replace the previous one and to address the discipline specific measurement problem Thisaction item is Plannedamp13amp10

Action Item 1Beginning in Fall 2018 assess the businessknowledge of BBA-CIS students using theCapsim Software System in BUSI 4359

Created232020

Due912018

StatusComplete

Action Item 2Prior to the beginning of Fall 2018 add adiscipline specific measurement for CIS in theCapsim Software System to assess thediscipline specific knowledge of BBA-CISstudents in BUSI 4359

Created232020

Due9182018

StatusComplete

Action Item 3Beginning in Fall 2018 assess the disciplinespecific knowledge of BBA-CIS students inBUSI 4359

Created232020

Due912018

StatusComplete

Action Item 4 Created Due Status

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To replance the previous Action Items -Beginning in Fall 2020 discipline specificknowledge will be embedded into BCIS33323333 and BCIS 3347

622020

912020

Planned

141 MeasuresDiscipline Specific Knowledge ExamOn each campus students will complete a standardized computer simulation and objectiveexam covering general business and discipline specific topics in BUSI 4359 The professor ofthis course will report the data to the Accreditation Program Manager who will enter the datainto the Assurance of Learning SystemSOURCE OF EVIDENCEStandardized test - Academic Direct

1411 TargetsDiscipline Specific Target Not Reported this Period

TARGET Students will meet or exceed the population averages provided as a comparativemeasure by the Capsim system for the functional knowledge areas of the CompXMexam

FINDINGS NA - Not measured this period

ANALYSIS OFFINDINGS

NA - Not measured this period

15 OutcomeEthicsCIS students enrolled in classes at Stephenville Fort Worth Waco or enrolled in onlinecourses will effectively analyze ethical dilemmas to make appropriate decisions STRATEGIESStudents will be introduced to this knowledge and skill in BUSI 1301 2311 ACCT 2301 2302BCIS 1305 4350 FINC 3301 BUSI 4344 or FINC 4301 or ECON 4301 MGMT 3300 MKTG 3312Students will develop this knowledge and skill in FINC 3301 BUSI 2301 4359 BUSI 4344 orECON 4301 BCIS 4350 MGMT 3300 BCIS 4355 Students will master this knowledge in BCIS4355 Students will be assessed in BCIS 4350

Supported Initiatives (1)

GENERAL EDUCATION

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Undergraduate Program EmpowerU Ethical and Social Responsibility Student LearningOutcome - Students will practice ethical decision making

Action PlanACTION PLAN FROM SUMMER 2018 ANALYSIS amp13amp10During 2017-2018 zero BBA-CISstudents were assessed for Ethics in BUSI 4359 The BBA-CIS Assessment Committee composedof Dearing Fulk and Jones recommended 3 action items to improve the learning of studentsrelated to Ethics SPRING 2020 UPDATE Beginning in Fall 2019 assessment of ethics in BCIS4350 was implemented (Status Completed) Beginning in Fall 2018 increase the use of ISITrelated ethical dilemmas in BCIS 4350 that focus on ethical issues (eg intellectual propertyprivacy security) was not implemented (Status Discontinued) Prior to beginning of Fall 2018 theMCIS department head needs to convene a meeting of faculty who are teaching BCIS 4350 todetermine the best method to assess ethics in BCIS 4350 was not implemented (StatusDiscontinued) SPRING 2020 ACTION PLAN 1 amp13amp10On Wednesday March 4 2020 the actionplans were developed by Art Dearing Kevin Fulk Dennis Jones Del Nagy Leah Schultz JosephSchuessler and Jason Sharp Based on the current data analysis students met expectationshowever some factors suggest areas for improvement The in-progress action items below wererecommended SPRING 2020 ACTION PLAN 2 amp13amp10To insure the validity and reliability ofour measurements faculty will develop and implement a second measurement for this learningoutcome This will be completed during the next measurement cycle amp13amp10

Action Item 1Summer Analysis 2018-Beginning in Fall 2018assess ethics in BCIS 4350

Created232020

Due912018

StatusComplete

Action Item 2Summer Analysis 2018-Beginning in Fall 2018increase the use of ISIT related ethicaldilemmas in BCIS 4350 that focus on ethicalissues (eg intellectual property privacysecurity)

Created232020

Due912018

StatusComplete

Action Item 3Summer Analysis 2018-Prior to beginning ofFall 2018 the MCIS department head needs toconvene a meeting of faculty who are teachingBCIS 4350 to determine the best method to

Created232020

Due912018

StatusComplete

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assess ethics in BCIS 4350

Action Item 4ltspangtBeginning in Fall 2020 instructors willadd video supplements of IT-related ethicalissue case studies in BCIS 4350ltspangtltspangtltspangt

Created692020

Due912020

StatusIn Progress

Action Item 5ltspangtBeginning in Fall 2020 instructors willincrease emphasis of ethical issues in BCIS3347ltspangtltspangtltspangt

Created692020

Due912020

StatusIn Progress

Action Item 6ltspangtPrior to the beginning of Fall 2020 thedepartment head will communicateexpectations related to action items 1 and 2 toinstructors of BCIS 3347 and BCIS 4350ltspangtltspangtltspangt

Created692020

Due912020

StatusIn Progress

151 MeasuresEthics AssignmentOn each campusmodality students will complete a written assignment in BCIS 4350 Theassignments will be evaluated according to the sustainability matrix by faculty members usingthe faculty developed ethics rubric The professor of this course will report the data to theAccreditation Program Manager who will enter the data into the Assurance of LearningSystemSOURCE OF EVIDENCERubric Scored Assignments - Academic Direct

1511 TargetsEthics Target Partially Met

TARGET 75 of students will meet or exceed expectations for each rubric line item

FINDINGS See Document CIS-BBA Fall 19 AoL Results

ANALYSIS OFFINDINGS

Describe and interpret in detail both aggregate and factor findings for the currentacademic yearAggregate Findings (Overall)

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On Wednesday March 4 2020 the findings were reviewed by Art Dearing KevinFulk Dennis Jones Del Nagy Leah Schultz Joseph Schuessler and Jason SharpbullDuring Fall 2019 students exceeded expectations on the aggregate result

Factor Findings (Line Items)During Fall 2019 students exceeded expectations on all factors

Compare and contrast both aggregate and factor findings for the current academicyear for the different campuses andor delivery modesAggregate Findings (Overall)During Fall 2019 students exceeded expectations on the aggregate result for alllocations except Stephenville

Factor Findings (Line Items)During Fall 2019 students exceeded expectations on some factors at all locations

Describe and interpret in detail the aggregate and factor historic assessment trendsAggregate Findings (Overall)Ethics has been assessed twice over the last five years there are not enough datapoints to determine a trend

Factor Findings (Line Items)Ethics has been assessed twice over the last five years there are not enough datapoints to determine a trend

Compare and contrast aggregate and factor trends for the different campusesandor delivery modesAggregate Findings (Overall)Ethics has been assessed twice over the last five years there are not enough datapoints to determine a trend

Factor Findings (Line Items)Ethics has been assessed twice over the last five years there are not enough datapoints to determine a trend

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16 OutcomeTechnologyCIS students enrolled in classes at Stephenville Fort Worth Waco or enrolled in onlinecourses will efficiently use technology to solve business problems STRATEGIES Students willbe introduced to this knowledge and skill in BUSI 1301 2311 BCIS 1305 FINC 4301 BCIS 4350MKTG 3312 Students will develop this knowledge and skill in FINC 3301 BUSI 3312 4359 BCIS4350 3332 or 3333 3342 or 3343 3347 3389 4301 Students will master this knowledge in BCIS4350 Students will be assessed in BCIS 4350

Supported Initiatives (1)

GENERAL EDUCATION

Undergraduate Program EmpowerU Specific Knowledge Student Learning Outcome -Students will effectively use discipline specific technology

Action PlanACTION PLAN FROM SUMMER ANALYSIS 2018 amp13amp10During 2017-2018 four BBA-CISstudents were assessed for Technology KnowledgeSkills in BCIS 4350 The BBA-CIS AssessmentCommittee composed of Dearing Fulk and Jones recommended 2 actions to improve the learningof students related to Technology KnowledgeSkills Successful implementation of theserecommendations should improve the assessment results of the BBA-CIS students on theTechnology rubric SPRING 2020 UPDATE 1Prior to beginning of Fall 2018 the MCIS departmenthead needs to convene a meeting of the CIS faculty to develop a Technology rubric thatappropriately assesses the technology-related knowledge and skills of BBA CIS BS-CIS and BAAS-IT students was not implemented (Status Discontinued) 2Prior to beginning of Fall 2018 the MCISdepartment head needs to convene a meeting of faculty who are teaching BCIS 4350 todetermine the best method to assess technology knowledgeskills in BCIS 4350 was notimplemented (Status Discontinued) SPRING 2020 ACTION PLAN 1 amp13amp10On WednesdayMay 13 2020 action plans were developed by Art Dearing Kevin Fulk Dennis Jones Leah SchultzJoseph Schuessler and Jason Sharp These action plan items were developed in conjunction withthe Technology Action plan for the BAAS-IT and BS-CIS programs bullStudents met expectations onall factors however one factor suggested an area for improvement SPRING 2020 ACTION PLAN2 amp13amp10To insure the validity and reliability of our measurements faculty will develop andimplement a second measurement for this learning outcome This will be completed during thenext measurement cycle amp13amp10

Action Item 1 Created Due Status

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Prior to beginning of Fall 2018 the MCISdepartment head needs to convene a meetingof the CIS faculty to develop a Technologyrubric that appropriately assesses thetechnology-related knowledge and skills ofBBACIS BS-CIS and BAAS-IT students

232020

912018

Complete

Action Item 2Prior to beginning of Fall 2018 the MCISdepartment head needs to convene a meetingof faculty who are teaching BCIS 4350 todetermine the best method to assesstechnology knowledgeskills in BCIS 4350

Created232020

Due912018

StatusComplete

Action Item 3Beginning in Fall 2020 BCIS 4350 instructorswill provide students with ldquogoodrdquo and ldquobadrdquoexamples of professional documents

Created622020

Due912020

StatusIn Progress

Action Item 4Prior to the beginning of Fall 2020 thedepartment head will communicateexpectations related to action item 1 toinstructor(s) of BCIS 4350

Created622020

Due912020

StatusIn Progress

Action Item 5Prior to the beginning of Fall 2020 the CISfaculty will recommend to Dr Leah Schultz(CIS Representative on the COBA CurriculumCommittee) that BCIS 1305 be added as aprerequisite for BCIS 4350 This will improvethe technology related knowledge and skills ofstudents prior to their enrollment in BCIS 4350

Created622020

Due912020

StatusIn Progress

Action Item 6Prior to the beginning of Fall 2020 the CISfaculty will recommend to the AoL committeethat the Technology rubric be updated toreflect the following technology skills taught inBCIS 1305 These skills includeltbrgtCreate

Created622020

Due912020

StatusIn Progress

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business documents with word processingsoftware using spelling and grammar checkformat and layout tables citations graphicsand mail mergeltbrgtCreate businessdocuments and analyze data with spreadsheetsoftware using (1) tables sorting filteringcharts and graphics pivot tables macros (2)statistical financial logical and look-upfunctions and formulas and (3) add-insltbrgtCreate business multimedia presentationswith presentation software using templateslists groups themes colors clip art picturestables transitions animation video charts andviewsltbrgtCreate databases and manage datawith database software using tables fieldsrelationships indexes keys views queriesforms reports and importexport functionsltbrgtIntegrate business software applicationsltbrgtUse ldquogoal seekingrdquo and ldquowhat-if analysisrdquoto solve problems and makeadjustmentsrecommendations in a businessenvironmentltbrgtSource ACGM Lower DivisionAcademic Course Guide Manual -Spring 2020page 50(httpreportcenterthecbstatetxusagency-publicationguidelines-manualslower-division-academic-course-guide-manual-spring-2020)ltbrgtltbrgt

161 MeasuresTechnology AssignmentOn each campusmodality students will complete a written assignment in BCIS 4350 Theseassignments will be evaluated according to the sustainability matrix by faculty members usingthe faculty developed technology rubric The professor of this course will report the data tothe Accreditation Program Manager who will enter the data into the Assurance of LearningSystemSOURCE OF EVIDENCERubric Scored Assignments - Academic Direct

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1611 TargetsTechnology Target Partially Met

TARGET 75 of students will meet or exceed expectations for each rubric line item

FINDINGS See Document CIS-BBA Fall 19 AoL Results

ANALYSIS OFFINDINGS

Describe and interpret in detail both aggregate and factor findings for the currentacademic yearAggregate Findings (Overall)On Wednesday May 13 2020 the findings were reviewed by Art Dearing Kevin FulkDennis Jones Leah Schultz Joseph Schuessler and Jason SharpbullDuring Fall 2019 students exceeded expectations on the aggregate result

Factor Findings (Line Items)During Fall 2019 students exceeded expectations on all factors

Compare and contrast both aggregate and factor findings for the current academicyear for the different campuses andor delivery modesAggregate Findings (Overall)During Fall 2019 students exceeded expectations on the aggregate result for alllocations except Stephenville and online

Factor Findings (Line Items)During Fall 2019 students exceeded expectations on some factors at all locations

Describe and interpret in detail the aggregate and factor historic assessment trendsAggregate Findings (Overall)Technology has been assessed twice over the last five years there are not enoughdata points to determine a trend

Factor Findings (Line Items)Technology has been assessed twice over the last five years there are not enoughdata points to determine a trend

Compare and contrast aggregate and factor trends for the different campusesandor delivery modes

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Aggregate Findings (Overall)Technology has been assessed twice over the last five years there are not enoughdata points to determine a trend

Factor Findings (Line Items)Technology has been assessed twice over the last five years there are not enoughdata points to determine a trend

17 OutcomeGlobalCIS students enrolled in classes at Stephenville Fort Worth Waco or enrolled in onlinecourses will apply a global perspective to make business decisions ltbrgtSTRATEGIESltbrgtStudents will be introduced to this knowledge and skill in BUSI 1301 ECON 2301 2302ACCT 2301 BCIS 1305 FINC 4301 MGMT 3300 MKTG 3312 ltbrgtStudents will develop thisknowledge and skill in ECON 2301 2302 FINC 3301 4301 BUSI 4359 MGMT 3300 BCIS 4355ltbrgtStudents will master this knowledge in BUSI 4344 or FINC 4301 or ECON 4301 BCIS 4355Students will be assessed in BCIS 4350ltbrgtltbrgt

Supported Initiatives (1)

GENERAL EDUCATION

Undergraduate Program EmpowerU Globalization and Diversity Student LearningOutcome - Students will respect different viewpoints and cultures

Action PlanACTION PLAN FROM SUMMER 2018 ANALYSIS 2018 amp13amp10During 2017-2018 seven BBA-CISstudents were assessed for Global Knowledge in BUSI 4344 ECON 4301 or FINC 4301 The BBA-CIS Assessment Committee composed of Dearing Fulk and Jones recommended 2 actions toimprove the learning of students related to Global Knowledge Successful implementation of theserecommendations should improve the assessment results of the BBA-CIS students on the Globalrubric SPRING 2020 UPDATE 1Beginning in Spring 2019 assess global knowledge in BCIS 4355was not implemented because BCIS 4355 was not offered and global knowledge was assessed inBCIS 4350 during Fall 2019 In the future global knowledge will be assessed in BCIS 4355 (StatusDiscontinued) 2Prior to the beginning of Spring 2019 the MCIS department head needs toconvene a meeting of faculty who are teaching BCIS 4355 to determine the best method to assessethics in BCIS 4354 was not implemented because BCIS 4355 was not offered (Status

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Discontinued) SPRING 2020 ACTION PLAN 1 amp13amp10On Wednesday March 4 2020 actionplans were developed by Art Dearing Kevin Fulk Dennis Jones Del Nagy Leah Schultz JosephSchuessler and Jason Sharp Students met expectations on all factors However the CIS facultymembers believe that offering BCIS 4355 will enhance student learning of IT-related globalknowledge SPRING 2020 ACTION PLAN 2 amp13amp10To insure the validity and reliability of ourmeasurements faculty will develop and implement a second measurement for this learningoutcome This will be completed during the next measurement cycle amp13amp10

Action Item 1Beginning in Spring 2019 assess globalknowledge in BCIS 4355

Created232020

Due912019

StatusComplete

Action Item 2Prior to the beginning of Spring 2019 the MCISdepartment head needs to convene a meetingof faculty who are teaching BCIS 4355 todetermine the best method to assess ethics inBCIS 4354

Created232020

Due912019

StatusComplete

Action Item 3Prior to Spring 2021 the department head willschedule a section of BCIS 4355 to be offeredin Spring 2021

Created622020

Due1152021

StatusPlanned

Action Item 4Beginning in Spring 2021 global knowledge willbe assessed using the COBA direct measureassessment tool

Created622020

Due1152021

StatusPlanned

Action Item 5Prior to the beginning of Spring 2021 thedepartment head will communicateexpectations related to action item 2 toinstructor(s) of BCIS 4355

Created622020

Due1152021

StatusPlanned

171 MeasuresGlobal AssignmentOn each campusmodality students will complete a written assignment in BCIS 4350 Theassignments will be evaluated according to the sustainability matrix by faculty members using

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the faculty developed global rubric The professor of this course will report the data to theAccreditation Program Manager who will enter the data into the Assurance of LearningSystemSOURCE OF EVIDENCERubric Graded Reflection - Academic Direct

1711 TargetsGlobal Target Exceeded

TARGET 75 of students will meet or exceed expectations for each rubric line item

FINDINGS See Document CIS-BBA Fall 19 AoL Results

ANALYSIS OFFINDINGS

Describe and interpret in detail both aggregate and factor findings for the currentacademic yearAggregate Findings (Overall)On Wednesday March 4 2020 the findings were reviewed by Art Dearing KevinFulk Dennis Jones Del Nagy Leah Schultz Joseph Schuessler and Jason SharpbullDuring Fall 2019 students exceeded expectations on the aggregate result

Factor Findings (Line Items)During Fall 2019 students exceeded expectations on all factors

Compare and contrast both aggregate and factor findings for the current academicyear for the different campuses andor delivery modesAggregate Findings (Overall)During Fall 2019 students exceeded expectations on the aggregate result for alllocations

Factor Findings (Line Items)During Fall 2019 students exceeded expectations on all factors at all locations

Describe and interpret in detail the aggregate and factor historic assessment trendsAggregate Findings (Overall)Global knowledge has been assessed twice over the last five years there are notenough data points to determine a trend

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Factor Findings (Line Items)Global knowledge has been assessed twice over the last five years there are notenough data points to determine a trend

Compare and contrast aggregate and factor trends for the different campusesandor delivery modesAggregate Findings (Overall)Global knowledge has been assessed twice over the last five years there are notenough data points to determine a trend

Factor Findings (Line Items)Global knowledge has been assessed twice over the last five years there are notenough data points to determine a trend

Project Attachments (24)

Attachments File Size

2014 AAC Follow Up Review of Academic Assessment Plans-Computer InformationSystemsdocx

31KB

2016-17 CIS Findingsxlsx 28KB

2018 CIS-BBA Sustainability Mapxlsx 12KB

2018 Holistic Review CIS BBAxlsx 17KB

2020 CIS-BBA Course and Sustainability Mapxlsx 18KB

BAAS in CISpdf 279KB

CIS-BBA Fall 19 AoL Resultsdocx 112KB

COBA Undergraduate Course and Sustainability Maps4xlsx 23KB

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factor exceeded the target for two consecutive years SPRING 2020 UPDATE amp13amp10For BCIS4301 during the fall to bridge the gap with critical thinking student had to analyze an existingdatabase ndash create the Entity Relationship Diagram for the existing database They were providedwith several new requirements for the database Some requirements needed the implementationof a new field within an existing table Other requirements needed the implementation of a newtable within the database One of the more difficult requirements created a recursive relationshipbetween a single table This was implemented as an individual assignment The status of thisaction plan would be completed SPRING 2020 ACTION PLAN 2 amp13amp10To insure the validityand reliability of our measurements faculty will develop and implement a second measurementfor this learning outcome This will be completed during the next measurement cycle ltdelgtltdelgtamp13amp10

Action Item 1Summer Analysis 2018-Beginning in Fall 2018assess critical thinking in BCIS 4301

Created232020

Due912018

StatusComplete

Action Item 2Summer Analysis 2018-Prior to the beginningof Fall 2018 the MCIS department head needsto convene a meeting of faculty who areteaching BCIS 4301 to determine the bestmethod to assess critical thinking in BCIS 4301

Created232020

Due912018

StatusComplete

Action Item 3Summer Analysis 2018-Beginning in Fall 2018increase the use of ISIT related case studiesin BUSI 4301 Each case study analysis needsto focus on (a) articulation of alternativecourses of action (b) critical evaluation of eachalternative (c) selection of the ldquobestrdquoalternative and (d) providing rationale forselecting the ldquobestrdquo alternative

Created232020

Due912018

StatusComplete

Action Item 4Summer Analysis 2018-Beginning in Fall 2018provide students in BUSI 4301 with ISITrelated business scenarios that include bothldquocorrectrdquo and ldquoflawedrdquo solutions Students will

Created232020

Due StatusComplete

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be expected to determine whether thesolution is correct If the student determinesthat the solution is not correct then thestudent will be expected to ldquofixrdquo the solution Ifthe student determines the solution is correctthen the student will be expected to defendthe solution

Action Item 52018-19 AoL Analysis-Prior to the beginning ofFall 2019 the MCIS department head needs toconvene a meeting of faculty who are teachingBCIS 4301 to determine the best method toassess critical thinking in BCIS 4301

Created232020

Due912019

StatusComplete

Action Item 62018-19 AoL Analysis-Beginning in Fall 2019increase the use of ISIT related case studiesin BUSI 4301 Each case study analysis needsto focus on (a) articulation of alternativecourses of action (b) critical evaluation of eachalternative (c) selection of the ldquobestrdquoalternative and (d) providing rationale forselecting the ldquobestrdquo alternative

Created232020

Due912019

StatusComplete

Action Item 72018-19 AoL Analysis-Beginning in Fall 2019provide students in BUSI 4301 with ISITrelated business scenarios that include bothldquocorrectrdquo and ldquoflawedrdquo solutions Students willbe expected to determine whether thesolution is correct If the student determinesthat the solution is not correct then thestudent will be expected to ldquofixrdquo the solution Ifthe student determines the solution is correctthen the student will be expected to defendthe solution

Created232020

Due912019

StatusComplete

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131 MeasuresCritical Thinking AssignmentOn each campusmodality students will complete a written assignment in BCIS 4301 3389 or4350 The assignments will be evaluated according to the sustainability matrix by facultymembers using the faculty developed critical thinking rubric The professor of this course willreport the data to the Accreditation Program Manager who will enter the data into theAssurance of Learning SystemSOURCE OF EVIDENCERubric Scored Assignments - Academic Direct

1311 TargetsCritical Thinking Target Not Reported this Period

TARGET 75 of students will meet or exceed expectations for each rubric line item

FINDINGS NA - Not measured this period

ANALYSIS OFFINDINGS

NA - Not measured this period

14 OutcomeDiscipline Specific KnowledgeCIS students enrolled in classes at Stephenville Fort Worth Waco or enrolled in onlinecourses will skillfully identify and solve problems related to their discipline STRATEGIESStudents will be introduced to this knowledge and skill in MATH 1316 or 1324 or 1325 or 2412 or2413 ECON 2301 2302 ACCT 2301 2302 BCIS 1305 4350 FINC 3301 BUSI 2301 4359 BUSI4344 or FINC 4301 or ECON 4301 MGMT 3300 MKTG 3312 BCIS 3347 Students will developthis knowledge and skill in ECON 2301 2302 ACCT 2303 2304 FINC 3301 BUSI 2301 4359BUSI 4344 or FINC 4301 or ECON 4301 MGMT 3300 MKTG 3312 BCIS 3332 or 3333 3342 or3343 3389 4301 4355 Students will master this knowledge in BCIS 3332 or 3333 3342 or 33433389 4301 Students will be assessed in BCIS 3332 or 3333 and 3347

Supported Initiatives (2)

GENERAL EDUCATION

Undergraduate Program EmpowerU Specific Knowledge Student Learning Outcome -Students will use techniques skills and tools necessary for the practice of the disciplineUndergraduate Program EmpowerU Specific Knowledge Student Learning Outcome -Students will identify and solve problems related to the discipline

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Action PlanACTION PLAN FROM SUMMER 2018 ANALYSIS amp13amp10The BBA-CIS Assessment Committeecomposed of Dearing Fulk and Jones recommends the following actions to improve the learningof students related to Business Knowledgeamp13amp10 bullBeginning in Fall 2018 assess the businessknowledge of BBA-CIS students using the Capsim Software System in BUSI 4359amp13amp10 bullPriorto the beginning of Fall 2018 add a discipline specific measurement for CIS in the CapsimSoftware System to assess the discipline specific knowledge of BBA-CIS students in BUSI4359amp13amp10 bullBeginning in Fall 2018 assess the discipline specific knowledge of BBA-CISstudents in BUSI 4359amp13amp10ltbgtltigtltspangtNote ltspangtltigtltbgtltigtltspangtIf discipline ltspangtltigtltigtltspangtspecific measurement for CIS cannot be added to the Capsim Software System ltspangtltigtltigtltspangtthen the CIS faculty should consider requiring BBAmdashCIS students to complete the ltspangtltigtltigtltspangtCompTIA IT Fundamentals (ITF) certification exam The faculty would use the ltspangtltigtltigtltspangtresults if the ITF exam as a measure of discipline specific knowledgeltspangtltigtltigtltspangtltspangtltigt amp13amp10amp13amp10SPRING 2020 UPDATE amp13amp10The previous action planwas NOT completed it was Terminated however there is not yet an option in WEAVE for adiscontinued action plan so we listed them as complete The CIS faculty developed a new actionplan to replace the previous one and to address the discipline specific measurement problem Thisaction item is Plannedamp13amp10

Action Item 1Beginning in Fall 2018 assess the businessknowledge of BBA-CIS students using theCapsim Software System in BUSI 4359

Created232020

Due912018

StatusComplete

Action Item 2Prior to the beginning of Fall 2018 add adiscipline specific measurement for CIS in theCapsim Software System to assess thediscipline specific knowledge of BBA-CISstudents in BUSI 4359

Created232020

Due9182018

StatusComplete

Action Item 3Beginning in Fall 2018 assess the disciplinespecific knowledge of BBA-CIS students inBUSI 4359

Created232020

Due912018

StatusComplete

Action Item 4 Created Due Status

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To replance the previous Action Items -Beginning in Fall 2020 discipline specificknowledge will be embedded into BCIS33323333 and BCIS 3347

622020

912020

Planned

141 MeasuresDiscipline Specific Knowledge ExamOn each campus students will complete a standardized computer simulation and objectiveexam covering general business and discipline specific topics in BUSI 4359 The professor ofthis course will report the data to the Accreditation Program Manager who will enter the datainto the Assurance of Learning SystemSOURCE OF EVIDENCEStandardized test - Academic Direct

1411 TargetsDiscipline Specific Target Not Reported this Period

TARGET Students will meet or exceed the population averages provided as a comparativemeasure by the Capsim system for the functional knowledge areas of the CompXMexam

FINDINGS NA - Not measured this period

ANALYSIS OFFINDINGS

NA - Not measured this period

15 OutcomeEthicsCIS students enrolled in classes at Stephenville Fort Worth Waco or enrolled in onlinecourses will effectively analyze ethical dilemmas to make appropriate decisions STRATEGIESStudents will be introduced to this knowledge and skill in BUSI 1301 2311 ACCT 2301 2302BCIS 1305 4350 FINC 3301 BUSI 4344 or FINC 4301 or ECON 4301 MGMT 3300 MKTG 3312Students will develop this knowledge and skill in FINC 3301 BUSI 2301 4359 BUSI 4344 orECON 4301 BCIS 4350 MGMT 3300 BCIS 4355 Students will master this knowledge in BCIS4355 Students will be assessed in BCIS 4350

Supported Initiatives (1)

GENERAL EDUCATION

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Undergraduate Program EmpowerU Ethical and Social Responsibility Student LearningOutcome - Students will practice ethical decision making

Action PlanACTION PLAN FROM SUMMER 2018 ANALYSIS amp13amp10During 2017-2018 zero BBA-CISstudents were assessed for Ethics in BUSI 4359 The BBA-CIS Assessment Committee composedof Dearing Fulk and Jones recommended 3 action items to improve the learning of studentsrelated to Ethics SPRING 2020 UPDATE Beginning in Fall 2019 assessment of ethics in BCIS4350 was implemented (Status Completed) Beginning in Fall 2018 increase the use of ISITrelated ethical dilemmas in BCIS 4350 that focus on ethical issues (eg intellectual propertyprivacy security) was not implemented (Status Discontinued) Prior to beginning of Fall 2018 theMCIS department head needs to convene a meeting of faculty who are teaching BCIS 4350 todetermine the best method to assess ethics in BCIS 4350 was not implemented (StatusDiscontinued) SPRING 2020 ACTION PLAN 1 amp13amp10On Wednesday March 4 2020 the actionplans were developed by Art Dearing Kevin Fulk Dennis Jones Del Nagy Leah Schultz JosephSchuessler and Jason Sharp Based on the current data analysis students met expectationshowever some factors suggest areas for improvement The in-progress action items below wererecommended SPRING 2020 ACTION PLAN 2 amp13amp10To insure the validity and reliability ofour measurements faculty will develop and implement a second measurement for this learningoutcome This will be completed during the next measurement cycle amp13amp10

Action Item 1Summer Analysis 2018-Beginning in Fall 2018assess ethics in BCIS 4350

Created232020

Due912018

StatusComplete

Action Item 2Summer Analysis 2018-Beginning in Fall 2018increase the use of ISIT related ethicaldilemmas in BCIS 4350 that focus on ethicalissues (eg intellectual property privacysecurity)

Created232020

Due912018

StatusComplete

Action Item 3Summer Analysis 2018-Prior to beginning ofFall 2018 the MCIS department head needs toconvene a meeting of faculty who are teachingBCIS 4350 to determine the best method to

Created232020

Due912018

StatusComplete

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assess ethics in BCIS 4350

Action Item 4ltspangtBeginning in Fall 2020 instructors willadd video supplements of IT-related ethicalissue case studies in BCIS 4350ltspangtltspangtltspangt

Created692020

Due912020

StatusIn Progress

Action Item 5ltspangtBeginning in Fall 2020 instructors willincrease emphasis of ethical issues in BCIS3347ltspangtltspangtltspangt

Created692020

Due912020

StatusIn Progress

Action Item 6ltspangtPrior to the beginning of Fall 2020 thedepartment head will communicateexpectations related to action items 1 and 2 toinstructors of BCIS 3347 and BCIS 4350ltspangtltspangtltspangt

Created692020

Due912020

StatusIn Progress

151 MeasuresEthics AssignmentOn each campusmodality students will complete a written assignment in BCIS 4350 Theassignments will be evaluated according to the sustainability matrix by faculty members usingthe faculty developed ethics rubric The professor of this course will report the data to theAccreditation Program Manager who will enter the data into the Assurance of LearningSystemSOURCE OF EVIDENCERubric Scored Assignments - Academic Direct

1511 TargetsEthics Target Partially Met

TARGET 75 of students will meet or exceed expectations for each rubric line item

FINDINGS See Document CIS-BBA Fall 19 AoL Results

ANALYSIS OFFINDINGS

Describe and interpret in detail both aggregate and factor findings for the currentacademic yearAggregate Findings (Overall)

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On Wednesday March 4 2020 the findings were reviewed by Art Dearing KevinFulk Dennis Jones Del Nagy Leah Schultz Joseph Schuessler and Jason SharpbullDuring Fall 2019 students exceeded expectations on the aggregate result

Factor Findings (Line Items)During Fall 2019 students exceeded expectations on all factors

Compare and contrast both aggregate and factor findings for the current academicyear for the different campuses andor delivery modesAggregate Findings (Overall)During Fall 2019 students exceeded expectations on the aggregate result for alllocations except Stephenville

Factor Findings (Line Items)During Fall 2019 students exceeded expectations on some factors at all locations

Describe and interpret in detail the aggregate and factor historic assessment trendsAggregate Findings (Overall)Ethics has been assessed twice over the last five years there are not enough datapoints to determine a trend

Factor Findings (Line Items)Ethics has been assessed twice over the last five years there are not enough datapoints to determine a trend

Compare and contrast aggregate and factor trends for the different campusesandor delivery modesAggregate Findings (Overall)Ethics has been assessed twice over the last five years there are not enough datapoints to determine a trend

Factor Findings (Line Items)Ethics has been assessed twice over the last five years there are not enough datapoints to determine a trend

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16 OutcomeTechnologyCIS students enrolled in classes at Stephenville Fort Worth Waco or enrolled in onlinecourses will efficiently use technology to solve business problems STRATEGIES Students willbe introduced to this knowledge and skill in BUSI 1301 2311 BCIS 1305 FINC 4301 BCIS 4350MKTG 3312 Students will develop this knowledge and skill in FINC 3301 BUSI 3312 4359 BCIS4350 3332 or 3333 3342 or 3343 3347 3389 4301 Students will master this knowledge in BCIS4350 Students will be assessed in BCIS 4350

Supported Initiatives (1)

GENERAL EDUCATION

Undergraduate Program EmpowerU Specific Knowledge Student Learning Outcome -Students will effectively use discipline specific technology

Action PlanACTION PLAN FROM SUMMER ANALYSIS 2018 amp13amp10During 2017-2018 four BBA-CISstudents were assessed for Technology KnowledgeSkills in BCIS 4350 The BBA-CIS AssessmentCommittee composed of Dearing Fulk and Jones recommended 2 actions to improve the learningof students related to Technology KnowledgeSkills Successful implementation of theserecommendations should improve the assessment results of the BBA-CIS students on theTechnology rubric SPRING 2020 UPDATE 1Prior to beginning of Fall 2018 the MCIS departmenthead needs to convene a meeting of the CIS faculty to develop a Technology rubric thatappropriately assesses the technology-related knowledge and skills of BBA CIS BS-CIS and BAAS-IT students was not implemented (Status Discontinued) 2Prior to beginning of Fall 2018 the MCISdepartment head needs to convene a meeting of faculty who are teaching BCIS 4350 todetermine the best method to assess technology knowledgeskills in BCIS 4350 was notimplemented (Status Discontinued) SPRING 2020 ACTION PLAN 1 amp13amp10On WednesdayMay 13 2020 action plans were developed by Art Dearing Kevin Fulk Dennis Jones Leah SchultzJoseph Schuessler and Jason Sharp These action plan items were developed in conjunction withthe Technology Action plan for the BAAS-IT and BS-CIS programs bullStudents met expectations onall factors however one factor suggested an area for improvement SPRING 2020 ACTION PLAN2 amp13amp10To insure the validity and reliability of our measurements faculty will develop andimplement a second measurement for this learning outcome This will be completed during thenext measurement cycle amp13amp10

Action Item 1 Created Due Status

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Prior to beginning of Fall 2018 the MCISdepartment head needs to convene a meetingof the CIS faculty to develop a Technologyrubric that appropriately assesses thetechnology-related knowledge and skills ofBBACIS BS-CIS and BAAS-IT students

232020

912018

Complete

Action Item 2Prior to beginning of Fall 2018 the MCISdepartment head needs to convene a meetingof faculty who are teaching BCIS 4350 todetermine the best method to assesstechnology knowledgeskills in BCIS 4350

Created232020

Due912018

StatusComplete

Action Item 3Beginning in Fall 2020 BCIS 4350 instructorswill provide students with ldquogoodrdquo and ldquobadrdquoexamples of professional documents

Created622020

Due912020

StatusIn Progress

Action Item 4Prior to the beginning of Fall 2020 thedepartment head will communicateexpectations related to action item 1 toinstructor(s) of BCIS 4350

Created622020

Due912020

StatusIn Progress

Action Item 5Prior to the beginning of Fall 2020 the CISfaculty will recommend to Dr Leah Schultz(CIS Representative on the COBA CurriculumCommittee) that BCIS 1305 be added as aprerequisite for BCIS 4350 This will improvethe technology related knowledge and skills ofstudents prior to their enrollment in BCIS 4350

Created622020

Due912020

StatusIn Progress

Action Item 6Prior to the beginning of Fall 2020 the CISfaculty will recommend to the AoL committeethat the Technology rubric be updated toreflect the following technology skills taught inBCIS 1305 These skills includeltbrgtCreate

Created622020

Due912020

StatusIn Progress

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business documents with word processingsoftware using spelling and grammar checkformat and layout tables citations graphicsand mail mergeltbrgtCreate businessdocuments and analyze data with spreadsheetsoftware using (1) tables sorting filteringcharts and graphics pivot tables macros (2)statistical financial logical and look-upfunctions and formulas and (3) add-insltbrgtCreate business multimedia presentationswith presentation software using templateslists groups themes colors clip art picturestables transitions animation video charts andviewsltbrgtCreate databases and manage datawith database software using tables fieldsrelationships indexes keys views queriesforms reports and importexport functionsltbrgtIntegrate business software applicationsltbrgtUse ldquogoal seekingrdquo and ldquowhat-if analysisrdquoto solve problems and makeadjustmentsrecommendations in a businessenvironmentltbrgtSource ACGM Lower DivisionAcademic Course Guide Manual -Spring 2020page 50(httpreportcenterthecbstatetxusagency-publicationguidelines-manualslower-division-academic-course-guide-manual-spring-2020)ltbrgtltbrgt

161 MeasuresTechnology AssignmentOn each campusmodality students will complete a written assignment in BCIS 4350 Theseassignments will be evaluated according to the sustainability matrix by faculty members usingthe faculty developed technology rubric The professor of this course will report the data tothe Accreditation Program Manager who will enter the data into the Assurance of LearningSystemSOURCE OF EVIDENCERubric Scored Assignments - Academic Direct

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1611 TargetsTechnology Target Partially Met

TARGET 75 of students will meet or exceed expectations for each rubric line item

FINDINGS See Document CIS-BBA Fall 19 AoL Results

ANALYSIS OFFINDINGS

Describe and interpret in detail both aggregate and factor findings for the currentacademic yearAggregate Findings (Overall)On Wednesday May 13 2020 the findings were reviewed by Art Dearing Kevin FulkDennis Jones Leah Schultz Joseph Schuessler and Jason SharpbullDuring Fall 2019 students exceeded expectations on the aggregate result

Factor Findings (Line Items)During Fall 2019 students exceeded expectations on all factors

Compare and contrast both aggregate and factor findings for the current academicyear for the different campuses andor delivery modesAggregate Findings (Overall)During Fall 2019 students exceeded expectations on the aggregate result for alllocations except Stephenville and online

Factor Findings (Line Items)During Fall 2019 students exceeded expectations on some factors at all locations

Describe and interpret in detail the aggregate and factor historic assessment trendsAggregate Findings (Overall)Technology has been assessed twice over the last five years there are not enoughdata points to determine a trend

Factor Findings (Line Items)Technology has been assessed twice over the last five years there are not enoughdata points to determine a trend

Compare and contrast aggregate and factor trends for the different campusesandor delivery modes

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Aggregate Findings (Overall)Technology has been assessed twice over the last five years there are not enoughdata points to determine a trend

Factor Findings (Line Items)Technology has been assessed twice over the last five years there are not enoughdata points to determine a trend

17 OutcomeGlobalCIS students enrolled in classes at Stephenville Fort Worth Waco or enrolled in onlinecourses will apply a global perspective to make business decisions ltbrgtSTRATEGIESltbrgtStudents will be introduced to this knowledge and skill in BUSI 1301 ECON 2301 2302ACCT 2301 BCIS 1305 FINC 4301 MGMT 3300 MKTG 3312 ltbrgtStudents will develop thisknowledge and skill in ECON 2301 2302 FINC 3301 4301 BUSI 4359 MGMT 3300 BCIS 4355ltbrgtStudents will master this knowledge in BUSI 4344 or FINC 4301 or ECON 4301 BCIS 4355Students will be assessed in BCIS 4350ltbrgtltbrgt

Supported Initiatives (1)

GENERAL EDUCATION

Undergraduate Program EmpowerU Globalization and Diversity Student LearningOutcome - Students will respect different viewpoints and cultures

Action PlanACTION PLAN FROM SUMMER 2018 ANALYSIS 2018 amp13amp10During 2017-2018 seven BBA-CISstudents were assessed for Global Knowledge in BUSI 4344 ECON 4301 or FINC 4301 The BBA-CIS Assessment Committee composed of Dearing Fulk and Jones recommended 2 actions toimprove the learning of students related to Global Knowledge Successful implementation of theserecommendations should improve the assessment results of the BBA-CIS students on the Globalrubric SPRING 2020 UPDATE 1Beginning in Spring 2019 assess global knowledge in BCIS 4355was not implemented because BCIS 4355 was not offered and global knowledge was assessed inBCIS 4350 during Fall 2019 In the future global knowledge will be assessed in BCIS 4355 (StatusDiscontinued) 2Prior to the beginning of Spring 2019 the MCIS department head needs toconvene a meeting of faculty who are teaching BCIS 4355 to determine the best method to assessethics in BCIS 4354 was not implemented because BCIS 4355 was not offered (Status

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Discontinued) SPRING 2020 ACTION PLAN 1 amp13amp10On Wednesday March 4 2020 actionplans were developed by Art Dearing Kevin Fulk Dennis Jones Del Nagy Leah Schultz JosephSchuessler and Jason Sharp Students met expectations on all factors However the CIS facultymembers believe that offering BCIS 4355 will enhance student learning of IT-related globalknowledge SPRING 2020 ACTION PLAN 2 amp13amp10To insure the validity and reliability of ourmeasurements faculty will develop and implement a second measurement for this learningoutcome This will be completed during the next measurement cycle amp13amp10

Action Item 1Beginning in Spring 2019 assess globalknowledge in BCIS 4355

Created232020

Due912019

StatusComplete

Action Item 2Prior to the beginning of Spring 2019 the MCISdepartment head needs to convene a meetingof faculty who are teaching BCIS 4355 todetermine the best method to assess ethics inBCIS 4354

Created232020

Due912019

StatusComplete

Action Item 3Prior to Spring 2021 the department head willschedule a section of BCIS 4355 to be offeredin Spring 2021

Created622020

Due1152021

StatusPlanned

Action Item 4Beginning in Spring 2021 global knowledge willbe assessed using the COBA direct measureassessment tool

Created622020

Due1152021

StatusPlanned

Action Item 5Prior to the beginning of Spring 2021 thedepartment head will communicateexpectations related to action item 2 toinstructor(s) of BCIS 4355

Created622020

Due1152021

StatusPlanned

171 MeasuresGlobal AssignmentOn each campusmodality students will complete a written assignment in BCIS 4350 Theassignments will be evaluated according to the sustainability matrix by faculty members using

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the faculty developed global rubric The professor of this course will report the data to theAccreditation Program Manager who will enter the data into the Assurance of LearningSystemSOURCE OF EVIDENCERubric Graded Reflection - Academic Direct

1711 TargetsGlobal Target Exceeded

TARGET 75 of students will meet or exceed expectations for each rubric line item

FINDINGS See Document CIS-BBA Fall 19 AoL Results

ANALYSIS OFFINDINGS

Describe and interpret in detail both aggregate and factor findings for the currentacademic yearAggregate Findings (Overall)On Wednesday March 4 2020 the findings were reviewed by Art Dearing KevinFulk Dennis Jones Del Nagy Leah Schultz Joseph Schuessler and Jason SharpbullDuring Fall 2019 students exceeded expectations on the aggregate result

Factor Findings (Line Items)During Fall 2019 students exceeded expectations on all factors

Compare and contrast both aggregate and factor findings for the current academicyear for the different campuses andor delivery modesAggregate Findings (Overall)During Fall 2019 students exceeded expectations on the aggregate result for alllocations

Factor Findings (Line Items)During Fall 2019 students exceeded expectations on all factors at all locations

Describe and interpret in detail the aggregate and factor historic assessment trendsAggregate Findings (Overall)Global knowledge has been assessed twice over the last five years there are notenough data points to determine a trend

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Factor Findings (Line Items)Global knowledge has been assessed twice over the last five years there are notenough data points to determine a trend

Compare and contrast aggregate and factor trends for the different campusesandor delivery modesAggregate Findings (Overall)Global knowledge has been assessed twice over the last five years there are notenough data points to determine a trend

Factor Findings (Line Items)Global knowledge has been assessed twice over the last five years there are notenough data points to determine a trend

Project Attachments (24)

Attachments File Size

2014 AAC Follow Up Review of Academic Assessment Plans-Computer InformationSystemsdocx

31KB

2016-17 CIS Findingsxlsx 28KB

2018 CIS-BBA Sustainability Mapxlsx 12KB

2018 Holistic Review CIS BBAxlsx 17KB

2020 CIS-BBA Course and Sustainability Mapxlsx 18KB

BAAS in CISpdf 279KB

CIS-BBA Fall 19 AoL Resultsdocx 112KB

COBA Undergraduate Course and Sustainability Maps4xlsx 23KB

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be expected to determine whether thesolution is correct If the student determinesthat the solution is not correct then thestudent will be expected to ldquofixrdquo the solution Ifthe student determines the solution is correctthen the student will be expected to defendthe solution

Action Item 52018-19 AoL Analysis-Prior to the beginning ofFall 2019 the MCIS department head needs toconvene a meeting of faculty who are teachingBCIS 4301 to determine the best method toassess critical thinking in BCIS 4301

Created232020

Due912019

StatusComplete

Action Item 62018-19 AoL Analysis-Beginning in Fall 2019increase the use of ISIT related case studiesin BUSI 4301 Each case study analysis needsto focus on (a) articulation of alternativecourses of action (b) critical evaluation of eachalternative (c) selection of the ldquobestrdquoalternative and (d) providing rationale forselecting the ldquobestrdquo alternative

Created232020

Due912019

StatusComplete

Action Item 72018-19 AoL Analysis-Beginning in Fall 2019provide students in BUSI 4301 with ISITrelated business scenarios that include bothldquocorrectrdquo and ldquoflawedrdquo solutions Students willbe expected to determine whether thesolution is correct If the student determinesthat the solution is not correct then thestudent will be expected to ldquofixrdquo the solution Ifthe student determines the solution is correctthen the student will be expected to defendthe solution

Created232020

Due912019

StatusComplete

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131 MeasuresCritical Thinking AssignmentOn each campusmodality students will complete a written assignment in BCIS 4301 3389 or4350 The assignments will be evaluated according to the sustainability matrix by facultymembers using the faculty developed critical thinking rubric The professor of this course willreport the data to the Accreditation Program Manager who will enter the data into theAssurance of Learning SystemSOURCE OF EVIDENCERubric Scored Assignments - Academic Direct

1311 TargetsCritical Thinking Target Not Reported this Period

TARGET 75 of students will meet or exceed expectations for each rubric line item

FINDINGS NA - Not measured this period

ANALYSIS OFFINDINGS

NA - Not measured this period

14 OutcomeDiscipline Specific KnowledgeCIS students enrolled in classes at Stephenville Fort Worth Waco or enrolled in onlinecourses will skillfully identify and solve problems related to their discipline STRATEGIESStudents will be introduced to this knowledge and skill in MATH 1316 or 1324 or 1325 or 2412 or2413 ECON 2301 2302 ACCT 2301 2302 BCIS 1305 4350 FINC 3301 BUSI 2301 4359 BUSI4344 or FINC 4301 or ECON 4301 MGMT 3300 MKTG 3312 BCIS 3347 Students will developthis knowledge and skill in ECON 2301 2302 ACCT 2303 2304 FINC 3301 BUSI 2301 4359BUSI 4344 or FINC 4301 or ECON 4301 MGMT 3300 MKTG 3312 BCIS 3332 or 3333 3342 or3343 3389 4301 4355 Students will master this knowledge in BCIS 3332 or 3333 3342 or 33433389 4301 Students will be assessed in BCIS 3332 or 3333 and 3347

Supported Initiatives (2)

GENERAL EDUCATION

Undergraduate Program EmpowerU Specific Knowledge Student Learning Outcome -Students will use techniques skills and tools necessary for the practice of the disciplineUndergraduate Program EmpowerU Specific Knowledge Student Learning Outcome -Students will identify and solve problems related to the discipline

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Action PlanACTION PLAN FROM SUMMER 2018 ANALYSIS amp13amp10The BBA-CIS Assessment Committeecomposed of Dearing Fulk and Jones recommends the following actions to improve the learningof students related to Business Knowledgeamp13amp10 bullBeginning in Fall 2018 assess the businessknowledge of BBA-CIS students using the Capsim Software System in BUSI 4359amp13amp10 bullPriorto the beginning of Fall 2018 add a discipline specific measurement for CIS in the CapsimSoftware System to assess the discipline specific knowledge of BBA-CIS students in BUSI4359amp13amp10 bullBeginning in Fall 2018 assess the discipline specific knowledge of BBA-CISstudents in BUSI 4359amp13amp10ltbgtltigtltspangtNote ltspangtltigtltbgtltigtltspangtIf discipline ltspangtltigtltigtltspangtspecific measurement for CIS cannot be added to the Capsim Software System ltspangtltigtltigtltspangtthen the CIS faculty should consider requiring BBAmdashCIS students to complete the ltspangtltigtltigtltspangtCompTIA IT Fundamentals (ITF) certification exam The faculty would use the ltspangtltigtltigtltspangtresults if the ITF exam as a measure of discipline specific knowledgeltspangtltigtltigtltspangtltspangtltigt amp13amp10amp13amp10SPRING 2020 UPDATE amp13amp10The previous action planwas NOT completed it was Terminated however there is not yet an option in WEAVE for adiscontinued action plan so we listed them as complete The CIS faculty developed a new actionplan to replace the previous one and to address the discipline specific measurement problem Thisaction item is Plannedamp13amp10

Action Item 1Beginning in Fall 2018 assess the businessknowledge of BBA-CIS students using theCapsim Software System in BUSI 4359

Created232020

Due912018

StatusComplete

Action Item 2Prior to the beginning of Fall 2018 add adiscipline specific measurement for CIS in theCapsim Software System to assess thediscipline specific knowledge of BBA-CISstudents in BUSI 4359

Created232020

Due9182018

StatusComplete

Action Item 3Beginning in Fall 2018 assess the disciplinespecific knowledge of BBA-CIS students inBUSI 4359

Created232020

Due912018

StatusComplete

Action Item 4 Created Due Status

Tarleton State University Page 10 of 23

To replance the previous Action Items -Beginning in Fall 2020 discipline specificknowledge will be embedded into BCIS33323333 and BCIS 3347

622020

912020

Planned

141 MeasuresDiscipline Specific Knowledge ExamOn each campus students will complete a standardized computer simulation and objectiveexam covering general business and discipline specific topics in BUSI 4359 The professor ofthis course will report the data to the Accreditation Program Manager who will enter the datainto the Assurance of Learning SystemSOURCE OF EVIDENCEStandardized test - Academic Direct

1411 TargetsDiscipline Specific Target Not Reported this Period

TARGET Students will meet or exceed the population averages provided as a comparativemeasure by the Capsim system for the functional knowledge areas of the CompXMexam

FINDINGS NA - Not measured this period

ANALYSIS OFFINDINGS

NA - Not measured this period

15 OutcomeEthicsCIS students enrolled in classes at Stephenville Fort Worth Waco or enrolled in onlinecourses will effectively analyze ethical dilemmas to make appropriate decisions STRATEGIESStudents will be introduced to this knowledge and skill in BUSI 1301 2311 ACCT 2301 2302BCIS 1305 4350 FINC 3301 BUSI 4344 or FINC 4301 or ECON 4301 MGMT 3300 MKTG 3312Students will develop this knowledge and skill in FINC 3301 BUSI 2301 4359 BUSI 4344 orECON 4301 BCIS 4350 MGMT 3300 BCIS 4355 Students will master this knowledge in BCIS4355 Students will be assessed in BCIS 4350

Supported Initiatives (1)

GENERAL EDUCATION

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Undergraduate Program EmpowerU Ethical and Social Responsibility Student LearningOutcome - Students will practice ethical decision making

Action PlanACTION PLAN FROM SUMMER 2018 ANALYSIS amp13amp10During 2017-2018 zero BBA-CISstudents were assessed for Ethics in BUSI 4359 The BBA-CIS Assessment Committee composedof Dearing Fulk and Jones recommended 3 action items to improve the learning of studentsrelated to Ethics SPRING 2020 UPDATE Beginning in Fall 2019 assessment of ethics in BCIS4350 was implemented (Status Completed) Beginning in Fall 2018 increase the use of ISITrelated ethical dilemmas in BCIS 4350 that focus on ethical issues (eg intellectual propertyprivacy security) was not implemented (Status Discontinued) Prior to beginning of Fall 2018 theMCIS department head needs to convene a meeting of faculty who are teaching BCIS 4350 todetermine the best method to assess ethics in BCIS 4350 was not implemented (StatusDiscontinued) SPRING 2020 ACTION PLAN 1 amp13amp10On Wednesday March 4 2020 the actionplans were developed by Art Dearing Kevin Fulk Dennis Jones Del Nagy Leah Schultz JosephSchuessler and Jason Sharp Based on the current data analysis students met expectationshowever some factors suggest areas for improvement The in-progress action items below wererecommended SPRING 2020 ACTION PLAN 2 amp13amp10To insure the validity and reliability ofour measurements faculty will develop and implement a second measurement for this learningoutcome This will be completed during the next measurement cycle amp13amp10

Action Item 1Summer Analysis 2018-Beginning in Fall 2018assess ethics in BCIS 4350

Created232020

Due912018

StatusComplete

Action Item 2Summer Analysis 2018-Beginning in Fall 2018increase the use of ISIT related ethicaldilemmas in BCIS 4350 that focus on ethicalissues (eg intellectual property privacysecurity)

Created232020

Due912018

StatusComplete

Action Item 3Summer Analysis 2018-Prior to beginning ofFall 2018 the MCIS department head needs toconvene a meeting of faculty who are teachingBCIS 4350 to determine the best method to

Created232020

Due912018

StatusComplete

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assess ethics in BCIS 4350

Action Item 4ltspangtBeginning in Fall 2020 instructors willadd video supplements of IT-related ethicalissue case studies in BCIS 4350ltspangtltspangtltspangt

Created692020

Due912020

StatusIn Progress

Action Item 5ltspangtBeginning in Fall 2020 instructors willincrease emphasis of ethical issues in BCIS3347ltspangtltspangtltspangt

Created692020

Due912020

StatusIn Progress

Action Item 6ltspangtPrior to the beginning of Fall 2020 thedepartment head will communicateexpectations related to action items 1 and 2 toinstructors of BCIS 3347 and BCIS 4350ltspangtltspangtltspangt

Created692020

Due912020

StatusIn Progress

151 MeasuresEthics AssignmentOn each campusmodality students will complete a written assignment in BCIS 4350 Theassignments will be evaluated according to the sustainability matrix by faculty members usingthe faculty developed ethics rubric The professor of this course will report the data to theAccreditation Program Manager who will enter the data into the Assurance of LearningSystemSOURCE OF EVIDENCERubric Scored Assignments - Academic Direct

1511 TargetsEthics Target Partially Met

TARGET 75 of students will meet or exceed expectations for each rubric line item

FINDINGS See Document CIS-BBA Fall 19 AoL Results

ANALYSIS OFFINDINGS

Describe and interpret in detail both aggregate and factor findings for the currentacademic yearAggregate Findings (Overall)

Tarleton State University Page 13 of 23

On Wednesday March 4 2020 the findings were reviewed by Art Dearing KevinFulk Dennis Jones Del Nagy Leah Schultz Joseph Schuessler and Jason SharpbullDuring Fall 2019 students exceeded expectations on the aggregate result

Factor Findings (Line Items)During Fall 2019 students exceeded expectations on all factors

Compare and contrast both aggregate and factor findings for the current academicyear for the different campuses andor delivery modesAggregate Findings (Overall)During Fall 2019 students exceeded expectations on the aggregate result for alllocations except Stephenville

Factor Findings (Line Items)During Fall 2019 students exceeded expectations on some factors at all locations

Describe and interpret in detail the aggregate and factor historic assessment trendsAggregate Findings (Overall)Ethics has been assessed twice over the last five years there are not enough datapoints to determine a trend

Factor Findings (Line Items)Ethics has been assessed twice over the last five years there are not enough datapoints to determine a trend

Compare and contrast aggregate and factor trends for the different campusesandor delivery modesAggregate Findings (Overall)Ethics has been assessed twice over the last five years there are not enough datapoints to determine a trend

Factor Findings (Line Items)Ethics has been assessed twice over the last five years there are not enough datapoints to determine a trend

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16 OutcomeTechnologyCIS students enrolled in classes at Stephenville Fort Worth Waco or enrolled in onlinecourses will efficiently use technology to solve business problems STRATEGIES Students willbe introduced to this knowledge and skill in BUSI 1301 2311 BCIS 1305 FINC 4301 BCIS 4350MKTG 3312 Students will develop this knowledge and skill in FINC 3301 BUSI 3312 4359 BCIS4350 3332 or 3333 3342 or 3343 3347 3389 4301 Students will master this knowledge in BCIS4350 Students will be assessed in BCIS 4350

Supported Initiatives (1)

GENERAL EDUCATION

Undergraduate Program EmpowerU Specific Knowledge Student Learning Outcome -Students will effectively use discipline specific technology

Action PlanACTION PLAN FROM SUMMER ANALYSIS 2018 amp13amp10During 2017-2018 four BBA-CISstudents were assessed for Technology KnowledgeSkills in BCIS 4350 The BBA-CIS AssessmentCommittee composed of Dearing Fulk and Jones recommended 2 actions to improve the learningof students related to Technology KnowledgeSkills Successful implementation of theserecommendations should improve the assessment results of the BBA-CIS students on theTechnology rubric SPRING 2020 UPDATE 1Prior to beginning of Fall 2018 the MCIS departmenthead needs to convene a meeting of the CIS faculty to develop a Technology rubric thatappropriately assesses the technology-related knowledge and skills of BBA CIS BS-CIS and BAAS-IT students was not implemented (Status Discontinued) 2Prior to beginning of Fall 2018 the MCISdepartment head needs to convene a meeting of faculty who are teaching BCIS 4350 todetermine the best method to assess technology knowledgeskills in BCIS 4350 was notimplemented (Status Discontinued) SPRING 2020 ACTION PLAN 1 amp13amp10On WednesdayMay 13 2020 action plans were developed by Art Dearing Kevin Fulk Dennis Jones Leah SchultzJoseph Schuessler and Jason Sharp These action plan items were developed in conjunction withthe Technology Action plan for the BAAS-IT and BS-CIS programs bullStudents met expectations onall factors however one factor suggested an area for improvement SPRING 2020 ACTION PLAN2 amp13amp10To insure the validity and reliability of our measurements faculty will develop andimplement a second measurement for this learning outcome This will be completed during thenext measurement cycle amp13amp10

Action Item 1 Created Due Status

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Prior to beginning of Fall 2018 the MCISdepartment head needs to convene a meetingof the CIS faculty to develop a Technologyrubric that appropriately assesses thetechnology-related knowledge and skills ofBBACIS BS-CIS and BAAS-IT students

232020

912018

Complete

Action Item 2Prior to beginning of Fall 2018 the MCISdepartment head needs to convene a meetingof faculty who are teaching BCIS 4350 todetermine the best method to assesstechnology knowledgeskills in BCIS 4350

Created232020

Due912018

StatusComplete

Action Item 3Beginning in Fall 2020 BCIS 4350 instructorswill provide students with ldquogoodrdquo and ldquobadrdquoexamples of professional documents

Created622020

Due912020

StatusIn Progress

Action Item 4Prior to the beginning of Fall 2020 thedepartment head will communicateexpectations related to action item 1 toinstructor(s) of BCIS 4350

Created622020

Due912020

StatusIn Progress

Action Item 5Prior to the beginning of Fall 2020 the CISfaculty will recommend to Dr Leah Schultz(CIS Representative on the COBA CurriculumCommittee) that BCIS 1305 be added as aprerequisite for BCIS 4350 This will improvethe technology related knowledge and skills ofstudents prior to their enrollment in BCIS 4350

Created622020

Due912020

StatusIn Progress

Action Item 6Prior to the beginning of Fall 2020 the CISfaculty will recommend to the AoL committeethat the Technology rubric be updated toreflect the following technology skills taught inBCIS 1305 These skills includeltbrgtCreate

Created622020

Due912020

StatusIn Progress

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business documents with word processingsoftware using spelling and grammar checkformat and layout tables citations graphicsand mail mergeltbrgtCreate businessdocuments and analyze data with spreadsheetsoftware using (1) tables sorting filteringcharts and graphics pivot tables macros (2)statistical financial logical and look-upfunctions and formulas and (3) add-insltbrgtCreate business multimedia presentationswith presentation software using templateslists groups themes colors clip art picturestables transitions animation video charts andviewsltbrgtCreate databases and manage datawith database software using tables fieldsrelationships indexes keys views queriesforms reports and importexport functionsltbrgtIntegrate business software applicationsltbrgtUse ldquogoal seekingrdquo and ldquowhat-if analysisrdquoto solve problems and makeadjustmentsrecommendations in a businessenvironmentltbrgtSource ACGM Lower DivisionAcademic Course Guide Manual -Spring 2020page 50(httpreportcenterthecbstatetxusagency-publicationguidelines-manualslower-division-academic-course-guide-manual-spring-2020)ltbrgtltbrgt

161 MeasuresTechnology AssignmentOn each campusmodality students will complete a written assignment in BCIS 4350 Theseassignments will be evaluated according to the sustainability matrix by faculty members usingthe faculty developed technology rubric The professor of this course will report the data tothe Accreditation Program Manager who will enter the data into the Assurance of LearningSystemSOURCE OF EVIDENCERubric Scored Assignments - Academic Direct

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1611 TargetsTechnology Target Partially Met

TARGET 75 of students will meet or exceed expectations for each rubric line item

FINDINGS See Document CIS-BBA Fall 19 AoL Results

ANALYSIS OFFINDINGS

Describe and interpret in detail both aggregate and factor findings for the currentacademic yearAggregate Findings (Overall)On Wednesday May 13 2020 the findings were reviewed by Art Dearing Kevin FulkDennis Jones Leah Schultz Joseph Schuessler and Jason SharpbullDuring Fall 2019 students exceeded expectations on the aggregate result

Factor Findings (Line Items)During Fall 2019 students exceeded expectations on all factors

Compare and contrast both aggregate and factor findings for the current academicyear for the different campuses andor delivery modesAggregate Findings (Overall)During Fall 2019 students exceeded expectations on the aggregate result for alllocations except Stephenville and online

Factor Findings (Line Items)During Fall 2019 students exceeded expectations on some factors at all locations

Describe and interpret in detail the aggregate and factor historic assessment trendsAggregate Findings (Overall)Technology has been assessed twice over the last five years there are not enoughdata points to determine a trend

Factor Findings (Line Items)Technology has been assessed twice over the last five years there are not enoughdata points to determine a trend

Compare and contrast aggregate and factor trends for the different campusesandor delivery modes

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Aggregate Findings (Overall)Technology has been assessed twice over the last five years there are not enoughdata points to determine a trend

Factor Findings (Line Items)Technology has been assessed twice over the last five years there are not enoughdata points to determine a trend

17 OutcomeGlobalCIS students enrolled in classes at Stephenville Fort Worth Waco or enrolled in onlinecourses will apply a global perspective to make business decisions ltbrgtSTRATEGIESltbrgtStudents will be introduced to this knowledge and skill in BUSI 1301 ECON 2301 2302ACCT 2301 BCIS 1305 FINC 4301 MGMT 3300 MKTG 3312 ltbrgtStudents will develop thisknowledge and skill in ECON 2301 2302 FINC 3301 4301 BUSI 4359 MGMT 3300 BCIS 4355ltbrgtStudents will master this knowledge in BUSI 4344 or FINC 4301 or ECON 4301 BCIS 4355Students will be assessed in BCIS 4350ltbrgtltbrgt

Supported Initiatives (1)

GENERAL EDUCATION

Undergraduate Program EmpowerU Globalization and Diversity Student LearningOutcome - Students will respect different viewpoints and cultures

Action PlanACTION PLAN FROM SUMMER 2018 ANALYSIS 2018 amp13amp10During 2017-2018 seven BBA-CISstudents were assessed for Global Knowledge in BUSI 4344 ECON 4301 or FINC 4301 The BBA-CIS Assessment Committee composed of Dearing Fulk and Jones recommended 2 actions toimprove the learning of students related to Global Knowledge Successful implementation of theserecommendations should improve the assessment results of the BBA-CIS students on the Globalrubric SPRING 2020 UPDATE 1Beginning in Spring 2019 assess global knowledge in BCIS 4355was not implemented because BCIS 4355 was not offered and global knowledge was assessed inBCIS 4350 during Fall 2019 In the future global knowledge will be assessed in BCIS 4355 (StatusDiscontinued) 2Prior to the beginning of Spring 2019 the MCIS department head needs toconvene a meeting of faculty who are teaching BCIS 4355 to determine the best method to assessethics in BCIS 4354 was not implemented because BCIS 4355 was not offered (Status

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Discontinued) SPRING 2020 ACTION PLAN 1 amp13amp10On Wednesday March 4 2020 actionplans were developed by Art Dearing Kevin Fulk Dennis Jones Del Nagy Leah Schultz JosephSchuessler and Jason Sharp Students met expectations on all factors However the CIS facultymembers believe that offering BCIS 4355 will enhance student learning of IT-related globalknowledge SPRING 2020 ACTION PLAN 2 amp13amp10To insure the validity and reliability of ourmeasurements faculty will develop and implement a second measurement for this learningoutcome This will be completed during the next measurement cycle amp13amp10

Action Item 1Beginning in Spring 2019 assess globalknowledge in BCIS 4355

Created232020

Due912019

StatusComplete

Action Item 2Prior to the beginning of Spring 2019 the MCISdepartment head needs to convene a meetingof faculty who are teaching BCIS 4355 todetermine the best method to assess ethics inBCIS 4354

Created232020

Due912019

StatusComplete

Action Item 3Prior to Spring 2021 the department head willschedule a section of BCIS 4355 to be offeredin Spring 2021

Created622020

Due1152021

StatusPlanned

Action Item 4Beginning in Spring 2021 global knowledge willbe assessed using the COBA direct measureassessment tool

Created622020

Due1152021

StatusPlanned

Action Item 5Prior to the beginning of Spring 2021 thedepartment head will communicateexpectations related to action item 2 toinstructor(s) of BCIS 4355

Created622020

Due1152021

StatusPlanned

171 MeasuresGlobal AssignmentOn each campusmodality students will complete a written assignment in BCIS 4350 Theassignments will be evaluated according to the sustainability matrix by faculty members using

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the faculty developed global rubric The professor of this course will report the data to theAccreditation Program Manager who will enter the data into the Assurance of LearningSystemSOURCE OF EVIDENCERubric Graded Reflection - Academic Direct

1711 TargetsGlobal Target Exceeded

TARGET 75 of students will meet or exceed expectations for each rubric line item

FINDINGS See Document CIS-BBA Fall 19 AoL Results

ANALYSIS OFFINDINGS

Describe and interpret in detail both aggregate and factor findings for the currentacademic yearAggregate Findings (Overall)On Wednesday March 4 2020 the findings were reviewed by Art Dearing KevinFulk Dennis Jones Del Nagy Leah Schultz Joseph Schuessler and Jason SharpbullDuring Fall 2019 students exceeded expectations on the aggregate result

Factor Findings (Line Items)During Fall 2019 students exceeded expectations on all factors

Compare and contrast both aggregate and factor findings for the current academicyear for the different campuses andor delivery modesAggregate Findings (Overall)During Fall 2019 students exceeded expectations on the aggregate result for alllocations

Factor Findings (Line Items)During Fall 2019 students exceeded expectations on all factors at all locations

Describe and interpret in detail the aggregate and factor historic assessment trendsAggregate Findings (Overall)Global knowledge has been assessed twice over the last five years there are notenough data points to determine a trend

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Factor Findings (Line Items)Global knowledge has been assessed twice over the last five years there are notenough data points to determine a trend

Compare and contrast aggregate and factor trends for the different campusesandor delivery modesAggregate Findings (Overall)Global knowledge has been assessed twice over the last five years there are notenough data points to determine a trend

Factor Findings (Line Items)Global knowledge has been assessed twice over the last five years there are notenough data points to determine a trend

Project Attachments (24)

Attachments File Size

2014 AAC Follow Up Review of Academic Assessment Plans-Computer InformationSystemsdocx

31KB

2016-17 CIS Findingsxlsx 28KB

2018 CIS-BBA Sustainability Mapxlsx 12KB

2018 Holistic Review CIS BBAxlsx 17KB

2020 CIS-BBA Course and Sustainability Mapxlsx 18KB

BAAS in CISpdf 279KB

CIS-BBA Fall 19 AoL Resultsdocx 112KB

COBA Undergraduate Course and Sustainability Maps4xlsx 23KB

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131 MeasuresCritical Thinking AssignmentOn each campusmodality students will complete a written assignment in BCIS 4301 3389 or4350 The assignments will be evaluated according to the sustainability matrix by facultymembers using the faculty developed critical thinking rubric The professor of this course willreport the data to the Accreditation Program Manager who will enter the data into theAssurance of Learning SystemSOURCE OF EVIDENCERubric Scored Assignments - Academic Direct

1311 TargetsCritical Thinking Target Not Reported this Period

TARGET 75 of students will meet or exceed expectations for each rubric line item

FINDINGS NA - Not measured this period

ANALYSIS OFFINDINGS

NA - Not measured this period

14 OutcomeDiscipline Specific KnowledgeCIS students enrolled in classes at Stephenville Fort Worth Waco or enrolled in onlinecourses will skillfully identify and solve problems related to their discipline STRATEGIESStudents will be introduced to this knowledge and skill in MATH 1316 or 1324 or 1325 or 2412 or2413 ECON 2301 2302 ACCT 2301 2302 BCIS 1305 4350 FINC 3301 BUSI 2301 4359 BUSI4344 or FINC 4301 or ECON 4301 MGMT 3300 MKTG 3312 BCIS 3347 Students will developthis knowledge and skill in ECON 2301 2302 ACCT 2303 2304 FINC 3301 BUSI 2301 4359BUSI 4344 or FINC 4301 or ECON 4301 MGMT 3300 MKTG 3312 BCIS 3332 or 3333 3342 or3343 3389 4301 4355 Students will master this knowledge in BCIS 3332 or 3333 3342 or 33433389 4301 Students will be assessed in BCIS 3332 or 3333 and 3347

Supported Initiatives (2)

GENERAL EDUCATION

Undergraduate Program EmpowerU Specific Knowledge Student Learning Outcome -Students will use techniques skills and tools necessary for the practice of the disciplineUndergraduate Program EmpowerU Specific Knowledge Student Learning Outcome -Students will identify and solve problems related to the discipline

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Action PlanACTION PLAN FROM SUMMER 2018 ANALYSIS amp13amp10The BBA-CIS Assessment Committeecomposed of Dearing Fulk and Jones recommends the following actions to improve the learningof students related to Business Knowledgeamp13amp10 bullBeginning in Fall 2018 assess the businessknowledge of BBA-CIS students using the Capsim Software System in BUSI 4359amp13amp10 bullPriorto the beginning of Fall 2018 add a discipline specific measurement for CIS in the CapsimSoftware System to assess the discipline specific knowledge of BBA-CIS students in BUSI4359amp13amp10 bullBeginning in Fall 2018 assess the discipline specific knowledge of BBA-CISstudents in BUSI 4359amp13amp10ltbgtltigtltspangtNote ltspangtltigtltbgtltigtltspangtIf discipline ltspangtltigtltigtltspangtspecific measurement for CIS cannot be added to the Capsim Software System ltspangtltigtltigtltspangtthen the CIS faculty should consider requiring BBAmdashCIS students to complete the ltspangtltigtltigtltspangtCompTIA IT Fundamentals (ITF) certification exam The faculty would use the ltspangtltigtltigtltspangtresults if the ITF exam as a measure of discipline specific knowledgeltspangtltigtltigtltspangtltspangtltigt amp13amp10amp13amp10SPRING 2020 UPDATE amp13amp10The previous action planwas NOT completed it was Terminated however there is not yet an option in WEAVE for adiscontinued action plan so we listed them as complete The CIS faculty developed a new actionplan to replace the previous one and to address the discipline specific measurement problem Thisaction item is Plannedamp13amp10

Action Item 1Beginning in Fall 2018 assess the businessknowledge of BBA-CIS students using theCapsim Software System in BUSI 4359

Created232020

Due912018

StatusComplete

Action Item 2Prior to the beginning of Fall 2018 add adiscipline specific measurement for CIS in theCapsim Software System to assess thediscipline specific knowledge of BBA-CISstudents in BUSI 4359

Created232020

Due9182018

StatusComplete

Action Item 3Beginning in Fall 2018 assess the disciplinespecific knowledge of BBA-CIS students inBUSI 4359

Created232020

Due912018

StatusComplete

Action Item 4 Created Due Status

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To replance the previous Action Items -Beginning in Fall 2020 discipline specificknowledge will be embedded into BCIS33323333 and BCIS 3347

622020

912020

Planned

141 MeasuresDiscipline Specific Knowledge ExamOn each campus students will complete a standardized computer simulation and objectiveexam covering general business and discipline specific topics in BUSI 4359 The professor ofthis course will report the data to the Accreditation Program Manager who will enter the datainto the Assurance of Learning SystemSOURCE OF EVIDENCEStandardized test - Academic Direct

1411 TargetsDiscipline Specific Target Not Reported this Period

TARGET Students will meet or exceed the population averages provided as a comparativemeasure by the Capsim system for the functional knowledge areas of the CompXMexam

FINDINGS NA - Not measured this period

ANALYSIS OFFINDINGS

NA - Not measured this period

15 OutcomeEthicsCIS students enrolled in classes at Stephenville Fort Worth Waco or enrolled in onlinecourses will effectively analyze ethical dilemmas to make appropriate decisions STRATEGIESStudents will be introduced to this knowledge and skill in BUSI 1301 2311 ACCT 2301 2302BCIS 1305 4350 FINC 3301 BUSI 4344 or FINC 4301 or ECON 4301 MGMT 3300 MKTG 3312Students will develop this knowledge and skill in FINC 3301 BUSI 2301 4359 BUSI 4344 orECON 4301 BCIS 4350 MGMT 3300 BCIS 4355 Students will master this knowledge in BCIS4355 Students will be assessed in BCIS 4350

Supported Initiatives (1)

GENERAL EDUCATION

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Undergraduate Program EmpowerU Ethical and Social Responsibility Student LearningOutcome - Students will practice ethical decision making

Action PlanACTION PLAN FROM SUMMER 2018 ANALYSIS amp13amp10During 2017-2018 zero BBA-CISstudents were assessed for Ethics in BUSI 4359 The BBA-CIS Assessment Committee composedof Dearing Fulk and Jones recommended 3 action items to improve the learning of studentsrelated to Ethics SPRING 2020 UPDATE Beginning in Fall 2019 assessment of ethics in BCIS4350 was implemented (Status Completed) Beginning in Fall 2018 increase the use of ISITrelated ethical dilemmas in BCIS 4350 that focus on ethical issues (eg intellectual propertyprivacy security) was not implemented (Status Discontinued) Prior to beginning of Fall 2018 theMCIS department head needs to convene a meeting of faculty who are teaching BCIS 4350 todetermine the best method to assess ethics in BCIS 4350 was not implemented (StatusDiscontinued) SPRING 2020 ACTION PLAN 1 amp13amp10On Wednesday March 4 2020 the actionplans were developed by Art Dearing Kevin Fulk Dennis Jones Del Nagy Leah Schultz JosephSchuessler and Jason Sharp Based on the current data analysis students met expectationshowever some factors suggest areas for improvement The in-progress action items below wererecommended SPRING 2020 ACTION PLAN 2 amp13amp10To insure the validity and reliability ofour measurements faculty will develop and implement a second measurement for this learningoutcome This will be completed during the next measurement cycle amp13amp10

Action Item 1Summer Analysis 2018-Beginning in Fall 2018assess ethics in BCIS 4350

Created232020

Due912018

StatusComplete

Action Item 2Summer Analysis 2018-Beginning in Fall 2018increase the use of ISIT related ethicaldilemmas in BCIS 4350 that focus on ethicalissues (eg intellectual property privacysecurity)

Created232020

Due912018

StatusComplete

Action Item 3Summer Analysis 2018-Prior to beginning ofFall 2018 the MCIS department head needs toconvene a meeting of faculty who are teachingBCIS 4350 to determine the best method to

Created232020

Due912018

StatusComplete

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assess ethics in BCIS 4350

Action Item 4ltspangtBeginning in Fall 2020 instructors willadd video supplements of IT-related ethicalissue case studies in BCIS 4350ltspangtltspangtltspangt

Created692020

Due912020

StatusIn Progress

Action Item 5ltspangtBeginning in Fall 2020 instructors willincrease emphasis of ethical issues in BCIS3347ltspangtltspangtltspangt

Created692020

Due912020

StatusIn Progress

Action Item 6ltspangtPrior to the beginning of Fall 2020 thedepartment head will communicateexpectations related to action items 1 and 2 toinstructors of BCIS 3347 and BCIS 4350ltspangtltspangtltspangt

Created692020

Due912020

StatusIn Progress

151 MeasuresEthics AssignmentOn each campusmodality students will complete a written assignment in BCIS 4350 Theassignments will be evaluated according to the sustainability matrix by faculty members usingthe faculty developed ethics rubric The professor of this course will report the data to theAccreditation Program Manager who will enter the data into the Assurance of LearningSystemSOURCE OF EVIDENCERubric Scored Assignments - Academic Direct

1511 TargetsEthics Target Partially Met

TARGET 75 of students will meet or exceed expectations for each rubric line item

FINDINGS See Document CIS-BBA Fall 19 AoL Results

ANALYSIS OFFINDINGS

Describe and interpret in detail both aggregate and factor findings for the currentacademic yearAggregate Findings (Overall)

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On Wednesday March 4 2020 the findings were reviewed by Art Dearing KevinFulk Dennis Jones Del Nagy Leah Schultz Joseph Schuessler and Jason SharpbullDuring Fall 2019 students exceeded expectations on the aggregate result

Factor Findings (Line Items)During Fall 2019 students exceeded expectations on all factors

Compare and contrast both aggregate and factor findings for the current academicyear for the different campuses andor delivery modesAggregate Findings (Overall)During Fall 2019 students exceeded expectations on the aggregate result for alllocations except Stephenville

Factor Findings (Line Items)During Fall 2019 students exceeded expectations on some factors at all locations

Describe and interpret in detail the aggregate and factor historic assessment trendsAggregate Findings (Overall)Ethics has been assessed twice over the last five years there are not enough datapoints to determine a trend

Factor Findings (Line Items)Ethics has been assessed twice over the last five years there are not enough datapoints to determine a trend

Compare and contrast aggregate and factor trends for the different campusesandor delivery modesAggregate Findings (Overall)Ethics has been assessed twice over the last five years there are not enough datapoints to determine a trend

Factor Findings (Line Items)Ethics has been assessed twice over the last five years there are not enough datapoints to determine a trend

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16 OutcomeTechnologyCIS students enrolled in classes at Stephenville Fort Worth Waco or enrolled in onlinecourses will efficiently use technology to solve business problems STRATEGIES Students willbe introduced to this knowledge and skill in BUSI 1301 2311 BCIS 1305 FINC 4301 BCIS 4350MKTG 3312 Students will develop this knowledge and skill in FINC 3301 BUSI 3312 4359 BCIS4350 3332 or 3333 3342 or 3343 3347 3389 4301 Students will master this knowledge in BCIS4350 Students will be assessed in BCIS 4350

Supported Initiatives (1)

GENERAL EDUCATION

Undergraduate Program EmpowerU Specific Knowledge Student Learning Outcome -Students will effectively use discipline specific technology

Action PlanACTION PLAN FROM SUMMER ANALYSIS 2018 amp13amp10During 2017-2018 four BBA-CISstudents were assessed for Technology KnowledgeSkills in BCIS 4350 The BBA-CIS AssessmentCommittee composed of Dearing Fulk and Jones recommended 2 actions to improve the learningof students related to Technology KnowledgeSkills Successful implementation of theserecommendations should improve the assessment results of the BBA-CIS students on theTechnology rubric SPRING 2020 UPDATE 1Prior to beginning of Fall 2018 the MCIS departmenthead needs to convene a meeting of the CIS faculty to develop a Technology rubric thatappropriately assesses the technology-related knowledge and skills of BBA CIS BS-CIS and BAAS-IT students was not implemented (Status Discontinued) 2Prior to beginning of Fall 2018 the MCISdepartment head needs to convene a meeting of faculty who are teaching BCIS 4350 todetermine the best method to assess technology knowledgeskills in BCIS 4350 was notimplemented (Status Discontinued) SPRING 2020 ACTION PLAN 1 amp13amp10On WednesdayMay 13 2020 action plans were developed by Art Dearing Kevin Fulk Dennis Jones Leah SchultzJoseph Schuessler and Jason Sharp These action plan items were developed in conjunction withthe Technology Action plan for the BAAS-IT and BS-CIS programs bullStudents met expectations onall factors however one factor suggested an area for improvement SPRING 2020 ACTION PLAN2 amp13amp10To insure the validity and reliability of our measurements faculty will develop andimplement a second measurement for this learning outcome This will be completed during thenext measurement cycle amp13amp10

Action Item 1 Created Due Status

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Prior to beginning of Fall 2018 the MCISdepartment head needs to convene a meetingof the CIS faculty to develop a Technologyrubric that appropriately assesses thetechnology-related knowledge and skills ofBBACIS BS-CIS and BAAS-IT students

232020

912018

Complete

Action Item 2Prior to beginning of Fall 2018 the MCISdepartment head needs to convene a meetingof faculty who are teaching BCIS 4350 todetermine the best method to assesstechnology knowledgeskills in BCIS 4350

Created232020

Due912018

StatusComplete

Action Item 3Beginning in Fall 2020 BCIS 4350 instructorswill provide students with ldquogoodrdquo and ldquobadrdquoexamples of professional documents

Created622020

Due912020

StatusIn Progress

Action Item 4Prior to the beginning of Fall 2020 thedepartment head will communicateexpectations related to action item 1 toinstructor(s) of BCIS 4350

Created622020

Due912020

StatusIn Progress

Action Item 5Prior to the beginning of Fall 2020 the CISfaculty will recommend to Dr Leah Schultz(CIS Representative on the COBA CurriculumCommittee) that BCIS 1305 be added as aprerequisite for BCIS 4350 This will improvethe technology related knowledge and skills ofstudents prior to their enrollment in BCIS 4350

Created622020

Due912020

StatusIn Progress

Action Item 6Prior to the beginning of Fall 2020 the CISfaculty will recommend to the AoL committeethat the Technology rubric be updated toreflect the following technology skills taught inBCIS 1305 These skills includeltbrgtCreate

Created622020

Due912020

StatusIn Progress

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business documents with word processingsoftware using spelling and grammar checkformat and layout tables citations graphicsand mail mergeltbrgtCreate businessdocuments and analyze data with spreadsheetsoftware using (1) tables sorting filteringcharts and graphics pivot tables macros (2)statistical financial logical and look-upfunctions and formulas and (3) add-insltbrgtCreate business multimedia presentationswith presentation software using templateslists groups themes colors clip art picturestables transitions animation video charts andviewsltbrgtCreate databases and manage datawith database software using tables fieldsrelationships indexes keys views queriesforms reports and importexport functionsltbrgtIntegrate business software applicationsltbrgtUse ldquogoal seekingrdquo and ldquowhat-if analysisrdquoto solve problems and makeadjustmentsrecommendations in a businessenvironmentltbrgtSource ACGM Lower DivisionAcademic Course Guide Manual -Spring 2020page 50(httpreportcenterthecbstatetxusagency-publicationguidelines-manualslower-division-academic-course-guide-manual-spring-2020)ltbrgtltbrgt

161 MeasuresTechnology AssignmentOn each campusmodality students will complete a written assignment in BCIS 4350 Theseassignments will be evaluated according to the sustainability matrix by faculty members usingthe faculty developed technology rubric The professor of this course will report the data tothe Accreditation Program Manager who will enter the data into the Assurance of LearningSystemSOURCE OF EVIDENCERubric Scored Assignments - Academic Direct

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1611 TargetsTechnology Target Partially Met

TARGET 75 of students will meet or exceed expectations for each rubric line item

FINDINGS See Document CIS-BBA Fall 19 AoL Results

ANALYSIS OFFINDINGS

Describe and interpret in detail both aggregate and factor findings for the currentacademic yearAggregate Findings (Overall)On Wednesday May 13 2020 the findings were reviewed by Art Dearing Kevin FulkDennis Jones Leah Schultz Joseph Schuessler and Jason SharpbullDuring Fall 2019 students exceeded expectations on the aggregate result

Factor Findings (Line Items)During Fall 2019 students exceeded expectations on all factors

Compare and contrast both aggregate and factor findings for the current academicyear for the different campuses andor delivery modesAggregate Findings (Overall)During Fall 2019 students exceeded expectations on the aggregate result for alllocations except Stephenville and online

Factor Findings (Line Items)During Fall 2019 students exceeded expectations on some factors at all locations

Describe and interpret in detail the aggregate and factor historic assessment trendsAggregate Findings (Overall)Technology has been assessed twice over the last five years there are not enoughdata points to determine a trend

Factor Findings (Line Items)Technology has been assessed twice over the last five years there are not enoughdata points to determine a trend

Compare and contrast aggregate and factor trends for the different campusesandor delivery modes

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Aggregate Findings (Overall)Technology has been assessed twice over the last five years there are not enoughdata points to determine a trend

Factor Findings (Line Items)Technology has been assessed twice over the last five years there are not enoughdata points to determine a trend

17 OutcomeGlobalCIS students enrolled in classes at Stephenville Fort Worth Waco or enrolled in onlinecourses will apply a global perspective to make business decisions ltbrgtSTRATEGIESltbrgtStudents will be introduced to this knowledge and skill in BUSI 1301 ECON 2301 2302ACCT 2301 BCIS 1305 FINC 4301 MGMT 3300 MKTG 3312 ltbrgtStudents will develop thisknowledge and skill in ECON 2301 2302 FINC 3301 4301 BUSI 4359 MGMT 3300 BCIS 4355ltbrgtStudents will master this knowledge in BUSI 4344 or FINC 4301 or ECON 4301 BCIS 4355Students will be assessed in BCIS 4350ltbrgtltbrgt

Supported Initiatives (1)

GENERAL EDUCATION

Undergraduate Program EmpowerU Globalization and Diversity Student LearningOutcome - Students will respect different viewpoints and cultures

Action PlanACTION PLAN FROM SUMMER 2018 ANALYSIS 2018 amp13amp10During 2017-2018 seven BBA-CISstudents were assessed for Global Knowledge in BUSI 4344 ECON 4301 or FINC 4301 The BBA-CIS Assessment Committee composed of Dearing Fulk and Jones recommended 2 actions toimprove the learning of students related to Global Knowledge Successful implementation of theserecommendations should improve the assessment results of the BBA-CIS students on the Globalrubric SPRING 2020 UPDATE 1Beginning in Spring 2019 assess global knowledge in BCIS 4355was not implemented because BCIS 4355 was not offered and global knowledge was assessed inBCIS 4350 during Fall 2019 In the future global knowledge will be assessed in BCIS 4355 (StatusDiscontinued) 2Prior to the beginning of Spring 2019 the MCIS department head needs toconvene a meeting of faculty who are teaching BCIS 4355 to determine the best method to assessethics in BCIS 4354 was not implemented because BCIS 4355 was not offered (Status

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Discontinued) SPRING 2020 ACTION PLAN 1 amp13amp10On Wednesday March 4 2020 actionplans were developed by Art Dearing Kevin Fulk Dennis Jones Del Nagy Leah Schultz JosephSchuessler and Jason Sharp Students met expectations on all factors However the CIS facultymembers believe that offering BCIS 4355 will enhance student learning of IT-related globalknowledge SPRING 2020 ACTION PLAN 2 amp13amp10To insure the validity and reliability of ourmeasurements faculty will develop and implement a second measurement for this learningoutcome This will be completed during the next measurement cycle amp13amp10

Action Item 1Beginning in Spring 2019 assess globalknowledge in BCIS 4355

Created232020

Due912019

StatusComplete

Action Item 2Prior to the beginning of Spring 2019 the MCISdepartment head needs to convene a meetingof faculty who are teaching BCIS 4355 todetermine the best method to assess ethics inBCIS 4354

Created232020

Due912019

StatusComplete

Action Item 3Prior to Spring 2021 the department head willschedule a section of BCIS 4355 to be offeredin Spring 2021

Created622020

Due1152021

StatusPlanned

Action Item 4Beginning in Spring 2021 global knowledge willbe assessed using the COBA direct measureassessment tool

Created622020

Due1152021

StatusPlanned

Action Item 5Prior to the beginning of Spring 2021 thedepartment head will communicateexpectations related to action item 2 toinstructor(s) of BCIS 4355

Created622020

Due1152021

StatusPlanned

171 MeasuresGlobal AssignmentOn each campusmodality students will complete a written assignment in BCIS 4350 Theassignments will be evaluated according to the sustainability matrix by faculty members using

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the faculty developed global rubric The professor of this course will report the data to theAccreditation Program Manager who will enter the data into the Assurance of LearningSystemSOURCE OF EVIDENCERubric Graded Reflection - Academic Direct

1711 TargetsGlobal Target Exceeded

TARGET 75 of students will meet or exceed expectations for each rubric line item

FINDINGS See Document CIS-BBA Fall 19 AoL Results

ANALYSIS OFFINDINGS

Describe and interpret in detail both aggregate and factor findings for the currentacademic yearAggregate Findings (Overall)On Wednesday March 4 2020 the findings were reviewed by Art Dearing KevinFulk Dennis Jones Del Nagy Leah Schultz Joseph Schuessler and Jason SharpbullDuring Fall 2019 students exceeded expectations on the aggregate result

Factor Findings (Line Items)During Fall 2019 students exceeded expectations on all factors

Compare and contrast both aggregate and factor findings for the current academicyear for the different campuses andor delivery modesAggregate Findings (Overall)During Fall 2019 students exceeded expectations on the aggregate result for alllocations

Factor Findings (Line Items)During Fall 2019 students exceeded expectations on all factors at all locations

Describe and interpret in detail the aggregate and factor historic assessment trendsAggregate Findings (Overall)Global knowledge has been assessed twice over the last five years there are notenough data points to determine a trend

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Factor Findings (Line Items)Global knowledge has been assessed twice over the last five years there are notenough data points to determine a trend

Compare and contrast aggregate and factor trends for the different campusesandor delivery modesAggregate Findings (Overall)Global knowledge has been assessed twice over the last five years there are notenough data points to determine a trend

Factor Findings (Line Items)Global knowledge has been assessed twice over the last five years there are notenough data points to determine a trend

Project Attachments (24)

Attachments File Size

2014 AAC Follow Up Review of Academic Assessment Plans-Computer InformationSystemsdocx

31KB

2016-17 CIS Findingsxlsx 28KB

2018 CIS-BBA Sustainability Mapxlsx 12KB

2018 Holistic Review CIS BBAxlsx 17KB

2020 CIS-BBA Course and Sustainability Mapxlsx 18KB

BAAS in CISpdf 279KB

CIS-BBA Fall 19 AoL Resultsdocx 112KB

COBA Undergraduate Course and Sustainability Maps4xlsx 23KB

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Action PlanACTION PLAN FROM SUMMER 2018 ANALYSIS amp13amp10The BBA-CIS Assessment Committeecomposed of Dearing Fulk and Jones recommends the following actions to improve the learningof students related to Business Knowledgeamp13amp10 bullBeginning in Fall 2018 assess the businessknowledge of BBA-CIS students using the Capsim Software System in BUSI 4359amp13amp10 bullPriorto the beginning of Fall 2018 add a discipline specific measurement for CIS in the CapsimSoftware System to assess the discipline specific knowledge of BBA-CIS students in BUSI4359amp13amp10 bullBeginning in Fall 2018 assess the discipline specific knowledge of BBA-CISstudents in BUSI 4359amp13amp10ltbgtltigtltspangtNote ltspangtltigtltbgtltigtltspangtIf discipline ltspangtltigtltigtltspangtspecific measurement for CIS cannot be added to the Capsim Software System ltspangtltigtltigtltspangtthen the CIS faculty should consider requiring BBAmdashCIS students to complete the ltspangtltigtltigtltspangtCompTIA IT Fundamentals (ITF) certification exam The faculty would use the ltspangtltigtltigtltspangtresults if the ITF exam as a measure of discipline specific knowledgeltspangtltigtltigtltspangtltspangtltigt amp13amp10amp13amp10SPRING 2020 UPDATE amp13amp10The previous action planwas NOT completed it was Terminated however there is not yet an option in WEAVE for adiscontinued action plan so we listed them as complete The CIS faculty developed a new actionplan to replace the previous one and to address the discipline specific measurement problem Thisaction item is Plannedamp13amp10

Action Item 1Beginning in Fall 2018 assess the businessknowledge of BBA-CIS students using theCapsim Software System in BUSI 4359

Created232020

Due912018

StatusComplete

Action Item 2Prior to the beginning of Fall 2018 add adiscipline specific measurement for CIS in theCapsim Software System to assess thediscipline specific knowledge of BBA-CISstudents in BUSI 4359

Created232020

Due9182018

StatusComplete

Action Item 3Beginning in Fall 2018 assess the disciplinespecific knowledge of BBA-CIS students inBUSI 4359

Created232020

Due912018

StatusComplete

Action Item 4 Created Due Status

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To replance the previous Action Items -Beginning in Fall 2020 discipline specificknowledge will be embedded into BCIS33323333 and BCIS 3347

622020

912020

Planned

141 MeasuresDiscipline Specific Knowledge ExamOn each campus students will complete a standardized computer simulation and objectiveexam covering general business and discipline specific topics in BUSI 4359 The professor ofthis course will report the data to the Accreditation Program Manager who will enter the datainto the Assurance of Learning SystemSOURCE OF EVIDENCEStandardized test - Academic Direct

1411 TargetsDiscipline Specific Target Not Reported this Period

TARGET Students will meet or exceed the population averages provided as a comparativemeasure by the Capsim system for the functional knowledge areas of the CompXMexam

FINDINGS NA - Not measured this period

ANALYSIS OFFINDINGS

NA - Not measured this period

15 OutcomeEthicsCIS students enrolled in classes at Stephenville Fort Worth Waco or enrolled in onlinecourses will effectively analyze ethical dilemmas to make appropriate decisions STRATEGIESStudents will be introduced to this knowledge and skill in BUSI 1301 2311 ACCT 2301 2302BCIS 1305 4350 FINC 3301 BUSI 4344 or FINC 4301 or ECON 4301 MGMT 3300 MKTG 3312Students will develop this knowledge and skill in FINC 3301 BUSI 2301 4359 BUSI 4344 orECON 4301 BCIS 4350 MGMT 3300 BCIS 4355 Students will master this knowledge in BCIS4355 Students will be assessed in BCIS 4350

Supported Initiatives (1)

GENERAL EDUCATION

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Undergraduate Program EmpowerU Ethical and Social Responsibility Student LearningOutcome - Students will practice ethical decision making

Action PlanACTION PLAN FROM SUMMER 2018 ANALYSIS amp13amp10During 2017-2018 zero BBA-CISstudents were assessed for Ethics in BUSI 4359 The BBA-CIS Assessment Committee composedof Dearing Fulk and Jones recommended 3 action items to improve the learning of studentsrelated to Ethics SPRING 2020 UPDATE Beginning in Fall 2019 assessment of ethics in BCIS4350 was implemented (Status Completed) Beginning in Fall 2018 increase the use of ISITrelated ethical dilemmas in BCIS 4350 that focus on ethical issues (eg intellectual propertyprivacy security) was not implemented (Status Discontinued) Prior to beginning of Fall 2018 theMCIS department head needs to convene a meeting of faculty who are teaching BCIS 4350 todetermine the best method to assess ethics in BCIS 4350 was not implemented (StatusDiscontinued) SPRING 2020 ACTION PLAN 1 amp13amp10On Wednesday March 4 2020 the actionplans were developed by Art Dearing Kevin Fulk Dennis Jones Del Nagy Leah Schultz JosephSchuessler and Jason Sharp Based on the current data analysis students met expectationshowever some factors suggest areas for improvement The in-progress action items below wererecommended SPRING 2020 ACTION PLAN 2 amp13amp10To insure the validity and reliability ofour measurements faculty will develop and implement a second measurement for this learningoutcome This will be completed during the next measurement cycle amp13amp10

Action Item 1Summer Analysis 2018-Beginning in Fall 2018assess ethics in BCIS 4350

Created232020

Due912018

StatusComplete

Action Item 2Summer Analysis 2018-Beginning in Fall 2018increase the use of ISIT related ethicaldilemmas in BCIS 4350 that focus on ethicalissues (eg intellectual property privacysecurity)

Created232020

Due912018

StatusComplete

Action Item 3Summer Analysis 2018-Prior to beginning ofFall 2018 the MCIS department head needs toconvene a meeting of faculty who are teachingBCIS 4350 to determine the best method to

Created232020

Due912018

StatusComplete

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assess ethics in BCIS 4350

Action Item 4ltspangtBeginning in Fall 2020 instructors willadd video supplements of IT-related ethicalissue case studies in BCIS 4350ltspangtltspangtltspangt

Created692020

Due912020

StatusIn Progress

Action Item 5ltspangtBeginning in Fall 2020 instructors willincrease emphasis of ethical issues in BCIS3347ltspangtltspangtltspangt

Created692020

Due912020

StatusIn Progress

Action Item 6ltspangtPrior to the beginning of Fall 2020 thedepartment head will communicateexpectations related to action items 1 and 2 toinstructors of BCIS 3347 and BCIS 4350ltspangtltspangtltspangt

Created692020

Due912020

StatusIn Progress

151 MeasuresEthics AssignmentOn each campusmodality students will complete a written assignment in BCIS 4350 Theassignments will be evaluated according to the sustainability matrix by faculty members usingthe faculty developed ethics rubric The professor of this course will report the data to theAccreditation Program Manager who will enter the data into the Assurance of LearningSystemSOURCE OF EVIDENCERubric Scored Assignments - Academic Direct

1511 TargetsEthics Target Partially Met

TARGET 75 of students will meet or exceed expectations for each rubric line item

FINDINGS See Document CIS-BBA Fall 19 AoL Results

ANALYSIS OFFINDINGS

Describe and interpret in detail both aggregate and factor findings for the currentacademic yearAggregate Findings (Overall)

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On Wednesday March 4 2020 the findings were reviewed by Art Dearing KevinFulk Dennis Jones Del Nagy Leah Schultz Joseph Schuessler and Jason SharpbullDuring Fall 2019 students exceeded expectations on the aggregate result

Factor Findings (Line Items)During Fall 2019 students exceeded expectations on all factors

Compare and contrast both aggregate and factor findings for the current academicyear for the different campuses andor delivery modesAggregate Findings (Overall)During Fall 2019 students exceeded expectations on the aggregate result for alllocations except Stephenville

Factor Findings (Line Items)During Fall 2019 students exceeded expectations on some factors at all locations

Describe and interpret in detail the aggregate and factor historic assessment trendsAggregate Findings (Overall)Ethics has been assessed twice over the last five years there are not enough datapoints to determine a trend

Factor Findings (Line Items)Ethics has been assessed twice over the last five years there are not enough datapoints to determine a trend

Compare and contrast aggregate and factor trends for the different campusesandor delivery modesAggregate Findings (Overall)Ethics has been assessed twice over the last five years there are not enough datapoints to determine a trend

Factor Findings (Line Items)Ethics has been assessed twice over the last five years there are not enough datapoints to determine a trend

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16 OutcomeTechnologyCIS students enrolled in classes at Stephenville Fort Worth Waco or enrolled in onlinecourses will efficiently use technology to solve business problems STRATEGIES Students willbe introduced to this knowledge and skill in BUSI 1301 2311 BCIS 1305 FINC 4301 BCIS 4350MKTG 3312 Students will develop this knowledge and skill in FINC 3301 BUSI 3312 4359 BCIS4350 3332 or 3333 3342 or 3343 3347 3389 4301 Students will master this knowledge in BCIS4350 Students will be assessed in BCIS 4350

Supported Initiatives (1)

GENERAL EDUCATION

Undergraduate Program EmpowerU Specific Knowledge Student Learning Outcome -Students will effectively use discipline specific technology

Action PlanACTION PLAN FROM SUMMER ANALYSIS 2018 amp13amp10During 2017-2018 four BBA-CISstudents were assessed for Technology KnowledgeSkills in BCIS 4350 The BBA-CIS AssessmentCommittee composed of Dearing Fulk and Jones recommended 2 actions to improve the learningof students related to Technology KnowledgeSkills Successful implementation of theserecommendations should improve the assessment results of the BBA-CIS students on theTechnology rubric SPRING 2020 UPDATE 1Prior to beginning of Fall 2018 the MCIS departmenthead needs to convene a meeting of the CIS faculty to develop a Technology rubric thatappropriately assesses the technology-related knowledge and skills of BBA CIS BS-CIS and BAAS-IT students was not implemented (Status Discontinued) 2Prior to beginning of Fall 2018 the MCISdepartment head needs to convene a meeting of faculty who are teaching BCIS 4350 todetermine the best method to assess technology knowledgeskills in BCIS 4350 was notimplemented (Status Discontinued) SPRING 2020 ACTION PLAN 1 amp13amp10On WednesdayMay 13 2020 action plans were developed by Art Dearing Kevin Fulk Dennis Jones Leah SchultzJoseph Schuessler and Jason Sharp These action plan items were developed in conjunction withthe Technology Action plan for the BAAS-IT and BS-CIS programs bullStudents met expectations onall factors however one factor suggested an area for improvement SPRING 2020 ACTION PLAN2 amp13amp10To insure the validity and reliability of our measurements faculty will develop andimplement a second measurement for this learning outcome This will be completed during thenext measurement cycle amp13amp10

Action Item 1 Created Due Status

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Prior to beginning of Fall 2018 the MCISdepartment head needs to convene a meetingof the CIS faculty to develop a Technologyrubric that appropriately assesses thetechnology-related knowledge and skills ofBBACIS BS-CIS and BAAS-IT students

232020

912018

Complete

Action Item 2Prior to beginning of Fall 2018 the MCISdepartment head needs to convene a meetingof faculty who are teaching BCIS 4350 todetermine the best method to assesstechnology knowledgeskills in BCIS 4350

Created232020

Due912018

StatusComplete

Action Item 3Beginning in Fall 2020 BCIS 4350 instructorswill provide students with ldquogoodrdquo and ldquobadrdquoexamples of professional documents

Created622020

Due912020

StatusIn Progress

Action Item 4Prior to the beginning of Fall 2020 thedepartment head will communicateexpectations related to action item 1 toinstructor(s) of BCIS 4350

Created622020

Due912020

StatusIn Progress

Action Item 5Prior to the beginning of Fall 2020 the CISfaculty will recommend to Dr Leah Schultz(CIS Representative on the COBA CurriculumCommittee) that BCIS 1305 be added as aprerequisite for BCIS 4350 This will improvethe technology related knowledge and skills ofstudents prior to their enrollment in BCIS 4350

Created622020

Due912020

StatusIn Progress

Action Item 6Prior to the beginning of Fall 2020 the CISfaculty will recommend to the AoL committeethat the Technology rubric be updated toreflect the following technology skills taught inBCIS 1305 These skills includeltbrgtCreate

Created622020

Due912020

StatusIn Progress

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business documents with word processingsoftware using spelling and grammar checkformat and layout tables citations graphicsand mail mergeltbrgtCreate businessdocuments and analyze data with spreadsheetsoftware using (1) tables sorting filteringcharts and graphics pivot tables macros (2)statistical financial logical and look-upfunctions and formulas and (3) add-insltbrgtCreate business multimedia presentationswith presentation software using templateslists groups themes colors clip art picturestables transitions animation video charts andviewsltbrgtCreate databases and manage datawith database software using tables fieldsrelationships indexes keys views queriesforms reports and importexport functionsltbrgtIntegrate business software applicationsltbrgtUse ldquogoal seekingrdquo and ldquowhat-if analysisrdquoto solve problems and makeadjustmentsrecommendations in a businessenvironmentltbrgtSource ACGM Lower DivisionAcademic Course Guide Manual -Spring 2020page 50(httpreportcenterthecbstatetxusagency-publicationguidelines-manualslower-division-academic-course-guide-manual-spring-2020)ltbrgtltbrgt

161 MeasuresTechnology AssignmentOn each campusmodality students will complete a written assignment in BCIS 4350 Theseassignments will be evaluated according to the sustainability matrix by faculty members usingthe faculty developed technology rubric The professor of this course will report the data tothe Accreditation Program Manager who will enter the data into the Assurance of LearningSystemSOURCE OF EVIDENCERubric Scored Assignments - Academic Direct

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1611 TargetsTechnology Target Partially Met

TARGET 75 of students will meet or exceed expectations for each rubric line item

FINDINGS See Document CIS-BBA Fall 19 AoL Results

ANALYSIS OFFINDINGS

Describe and interpret in detail both aggregate and factor findings for the currentacademic yearAggregate Findings (Overall)On Wednesday May 13 2020 the findings were reviewed by Art Dearing Kevin FulkDennis Jones Leah Schultz Joseph Schuessler and Jason SharpbullDuring Fall 2019 students exceeded expectations on the aggregate result

Factor Findings (Line Items)During Fall 2019 students exceeded expectations on all factors

Compare and contrast both aggregate and factor findings for the current academicyear for the different campuses andor delivery modesAggregate Findings (Overall)During Fall 2019 students exceeded expectations on the aggregate result for alllocations except Stephenville and online

Factor Findings (Line Items)During Fall 2019 students exceeded expectations on some factors at all locations

Describe and interpret in detail the aggregate and factor historic assessment trendsAggregate Findings (Overall)Technology has been assessed twice over the last five years there are not enoughdata points to determine a trend

Factor Findings (Line Items)Technology has been assessed twice over the last five years there are not enoughdata points to determine a trend

Compare and contrast aggregate and factor trends for the different campusesandor delivery modes

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Aggregate Findings (Overall)Technology has been assessed twice over the last five years there are not enoughdata points to determine a trend

Factor Findings (Line Items)Technology has been assessed twice over the last five years there are not enoughdata points to determine a trend

17 OutcomeGlobalCIS students enrolled in classes at Stephenville Fort Worth Waco or enrolled in onlinecourses will apply a global perspective to make business decisions ltbrgtSTRATEGIESltbrgtStudents will be introduced to this knowledge and skill in BUSI 1301 ECON 2301 2302ACCT 2301 BCIS 1305 FINC 4301 MGMT 3300 MKTG 3312 ltbrgtStudents will develop thisknowledge and skill in ECON 2301 2302 FINC 3301 4301 BUSI 4359 MGMT 3300 BCIS 4355ltbrgtStudents will master this knowledge in BUSI 4344 or FINC 4301 or ECON 4301 BCIS 4355Students will be assessed in BCIS 4350ltbrgtltbrgt

Supported Initiatives (1)

GENERAL EDUCATION

Undergraduate Program EmpowerU Globalization and Diversity Student LearningOutcome - Students will respect different viewpoints and cultures

Action PlanACTION PLAN FROM SUMMER 2018 ANALYSIS 2018 amp13amp10During 2017-2018 seven BBA-CISstudents were assessed for Global Knowledge in BUSI 4344 ECON 4301 or FINC 4301 The BBA-CIS Assessment Committee composed of Dearing Fulk and Jones recommended 2 actions toimprove the learning of students related to Global Knowledge Successful implementation of theserecommendations should improve the assessment results of the BBA-CIS students on the Globalrubric SPRING 2020 UPDATE 1Beginning in Spring 2019 assess global knowledge in BCIS 4355was not implemented because BCIS 4355 was not offered and global knowledge was assessed inBCIS 4350 during Fall 2019 In the future global knowledge will be assessed in BCIS 4355 (StatusDiscontinued) 2Prior to the beginning of Spring 2019 the MCIS department head needs toconvene a meeting of faculty who are teaching BCIS 4355 to determine the best method to assessethics in BCIS 4354 was not implemented because BCIS 4355 was not offered (Status

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Discontinued) SPRING 2020 ACTION PLAN 1 amp13amp10On Wednesday March 4 2020 actionplans were developed by Art Dearing Kevin Fulk Dennis Jones Del Nagy Leah Schultz JosephSchuessler and Jason Sharp Students met expectations on all factors However the CIS facultymembers believe that offering BCIS 4355 will enhance student learning of IT-related globalknowledge SPRING 2020 ACTION PLAN 2 amp13amp10To insure the validity and reliability of ourmeasurements faculty will develop and implement a second measurement for this learningoutcome This will be completed during the next measurement cycle amp13amp10

Action Item 1Beginning in Spring 2019 assess globalknowledge in BCIS 4355

Created232020

Due912019

StatusComplete

Action Item 2Prior to the beginning of Spring 2019 the MCISdepartment head needs to convene a meetingof faculty who are teaching BCIS 4355 todetermine the best method to assess ethics inBCIS 4354

Created232020

Due912019

StatusComplete

Action Item 3Prior to Spring 2021 the department head willschedule a section of BCIS 4355 to be offeredin Spring 2021

Created622020

Due1152021

StatusPlanned

Action Item 4Beginning in Spring 2021 global knowledge willbe assessed using the COBA direct measureassessment tool

Created622020

Due1152021

StatusPlanned

Action Item 5Prior to the beginning of Spring 2021 thedepartment head will communicateexpectations related to action item 2 toinstructor(s) of BCIS 4355

Created622020

Due1152021

StatusPlanned

171 MeasuresGlobal AssignmentOn each campusmodality students will complete a written assignment in BCIS 4350 Theassignments will be evaluated according to the sustainability matrix by faculty members using

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the faculty developed global rubric The professor of this course will report the data to theAccreditation Program Manager who will enter the data into the Assurance of LearningSystemSOURCE OF EVIDENCERubric Graded Reflection - Academic Direct

1711 TargetsGlobal Target Exceeded

TARGET 75 of students will meet or exceed expectations for each rubric line item

FINDINGS See Document CIS-BBA Fall 19 AoL Results

ANALYSIS OFFINDINGS

Describe and interpret in detail both aggregate and factor findings for the currentacademic yearAggregate Findings (Overall)On Wednesday March 4 2020 the findings were reviewed by Art Dearing KevinFulk Dennis Jones Del Nagy Leah Schultz Joseph Schuessler and Jason SharpbullDuring Fall 2019 students exceeded expectations on the aggregate result

Factor Findings (Line Items)During Fall 2019 students exceeded expectations on all factors

Compare and contrast both aggregate and factor findings for the current academicyear for the different campuses andor delivery modesAggregate Findings (Overall)During Fall 2019 students exceeded expectations on the aggregate result for alllocations

Factor Findings (Line Items)During Fall 2019 students exceeded expectations on all factors at all locations

Describe and interpret in detail the aggregate and factor historic assessment trendsAggregate Findings (Overall)Global knowledge has been assessed twice over the last five years there are notenough data points to determine a trend

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Factor Findings (Line Items)Global knowledge has been assessed twice over the last five years there are notenough data points to determine a trend

Compare and contrast aggregate and factor trends for the different campusesandor delivery modesAggregate Findings (Overall)Global knowledge has been assessed twice over the last five years there are notenough data points to determine a trend

Factor Findings (Line Items)Global knowledge has been assessed twice over the last five years there are notenough data points to determine a trend

Project Attachments (24)

Attachments File Size

2014 AAC Follow Up Review of Academic Assessment Plans-Computer InformationSystemsdocx

31KB

2016-17 CIS Findingsxlsx 28KB

2018 CIS-BBA Sustainability Mapxlsx 12KB

2018 Holistic Review CIS BBAxlsx 17KB

2020 CIS-BBA Course and Sustainability Mapxlsx 18KB

BAAS in CISpdf 279KB

CIS-BBA Fall 19 AoL Resultsdocx 112KB

COBA Undergraduate Course and Sustainability Maps4xlsx 23KB

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To replance the previous Action Items -Beginning in Fall 2020 discipline specificknowledge will be embedded into BCIS33323333 and BCIS 3347

622020

912020

Planned

141 MeasuresDiscipline Specific Knowledge ExamOn each campus students will complete a standardized computer simulation and objectiveexam covering general business and discipline specific topics in BUSI 4359 The professor ofthis course will report the data to the Accreditation Program Manager who will enter the datainto the Assurance of Learning SystemSOURCE OF EVIDENCEStandardized test - Academic Direct

1411 TargetsDiscipline Specific Target Not Reported this Period

TARGET Students will meet or exceed the population averages provided as a comparativemeasure by the Capsim system for the functional knowledge areas of the CompXMexam

FINDINGS NA - Not measured this period

ANALYSIS OFFINDINGS

NA - Not measured this period

15 OutcomeEthicsCIS students enrolled in classes at Stephenville Fort Worth Waco or enrolled in onlinecourses will effectively analyze ethical dilemmas to make appropriate decisions STRATEGIESStudents will be introduced to this knowledge and skill in BUSI 1301 2311 ACCT 2301 2302BCIS 1305 4350 FINC 3301 BUSI 4344 or FINC 4301 or ECON 4301 MGMT 3300 MKTG 3312Students will develop this knowledge and skill in FINC 3301 BUSI 2301 4359 BUSI 4344 orECON 4301 BCIS 4350 MGMT 3300 BCIS 4355 Students will master this knowledge in BCIS4355 Students will be assessed in BCIS 4350

Supported Initiatives (1)

GENERAL EDUCATION

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Undergraduate Program EmpowerU Ethical and Social Responsibility Student LearningOutcome - Students will practice ethical decision making

Action PlanACTION PLAN FROM SUMMER 2018 ANALYSIS amp13amp10During 2017-2018 zero BBA-CISstudents were assessed for Ethics in BUSI 4359 The BBA-CIS Assessment Committee composedof Dearing Fulk and Jones recommended 3 action items to improve the learning of studentsrelated to Ethics SPRING 2020 UPDATE Beginning in Fall 2019 assessment of ethics in BCIS4350 was implemented (Status Completed) Beginning in Fall 2018 increase the use of ISITrelated ethical dilemmas in BCIS 4350 that focus on ethical issues (eg intellectual propertyprivacy security) was not implemented (Status Discontinued) Prior to beginning of Fall 2018 theMCIS department head needs to convene a meeting of faculty who are teaching BCIS 4350 todetermine the best method to assess ethics in BCIS 4350 was not implemented (StatusDiscontinued) SPRING 2020 ACTION PLAN 1 amp13amp10On Wednesday March 4 2020 the actionplans were developed by Art Dearing Kevin Fulk Dennis Jones Del Nagy Leah Schultz JosephSchuessler and Jason Sharp Based on the current data analysis students met expectationshowever some factors suggest areas for improvement The in-progress action items below wererecommended SPRING 2020 ACTION PLAN 2 amp13amp10To insure the validity and reliability ofour measurements faculty will develop and implement a second measurement for this learningoutcome This will be completed during the next measurement cycle amp13amp10

Action Item 1Summer Analysis 2018-Beginning in Fall 2018assess ethics in BCIS 4350

Created232020

Due912018

StatusComplete

Action Item 2Summer Analysis 2018-Beginning in Fall 2018increase the use of ISIT related ethicaldilemmas in BCIS 4350 that focus on ethicalissues (eg intellectual property privacysecurity)

Created232020

Due912018

StatusComplete

Action Item 3Summer Analysis 2018-Prior to beginning ofFall 2018 the MCIS department head needs toconvene a meeting of faculty who are teachingBCIS 4350 to determine the best method to

Created232020

Due912018

StatusComplete

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assess ethics in BCIS 4350

Action Item 4ltspangtBeginning in Fall 2020 instructors willadd video supplements of IT-related ethicalissue case studies in BCIS 4350ltspangtltspangtltspangt

Created692020

Due912020

StatusIn Progress

Action Item 5ltspangtBeginning in Fall 2020 instructors willincrease emphasis of ethical issues in BCIS3347ltspangtltspangtltspangt

Created692020

Due912020

StatusIn Progress

Action Item 6ltspangtPrior to the beginning of Fall 2020 thedepartment head will communicateexpectations related to action items 1 and 2 toinstructors of BCIS 3347 and BCIS 4350ltspangtltspangtltspangt

Created692020

Due912020

StatusIn Progress

151 MeasuresEthics AssignmentOn each campusmodality students will complete a written assignment in BCIS 4350 Theassignments will be evaluated according to the sustainability matrix by faculty members usingthe faculty developed ethics rubric The professor of this course will report the data to theAccreditation Program Manager who will enter the data into the Assurance of LearningSystemSOURCE OF EVIDENCERubric Scored Assignments - Academic Direct

1511 TargetsEthics Target Partially Met

TARGET 75 of students will meet or exceed expectations for each rubric line item

FINDINGS See Document CIS-BBA Fall 19 AoL Results

ANALYSIS OFFINDINGS

Describe and interpret in detail both aggregate and factor findings for the currentacademic yearAggregate Findings (Overall)

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On Wednesday March 4 2020 the findings were reviewed by Art Dearing KevinFulk Dennis Jones Del Nagy Leah Schultz Joseph Schuessler and Jason SharpbullDuring Fall 2019 students exceeded expectations on the aggregate result

Factor Findings (Line Items)During Fall 2019 students exceeded expectations on all factors

Compare and contrast both aggregate and factor findings for the current academicyear for the different campuses andor delivery modesAggregate Findings (Overall)During Fall 2019 students exceeded expectations on the aggregate result for alllocations except Stephenville

Factor Findings (Line Items)During Fall 2019 students exceeded expectations on some factors at all locations

Describe and interpret in detail the aggregate and factor historic assessment trendsAggregate Findings (Overall)Ethics has been assessed twice over the last five years there are not enough datapoints to determine a trend

Factor Findings (Line Items)Ethics has been assessed twice over the last five years there are not enough datapoints to determine a trend

Compare and contrast aggregate and factor trends for the different campusesandor delivery modesAggregate Findings (Overall)Ethics has been assessed twice over the last five years there are not enough datapoints to determine a trend

Factor Findings (Line Items)Ethics has been assessed twice over the last five years there are not enough datapoints to determine a trend

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16 OutcomeTechnologyCIS students enrolled in classes at Stephenville Fort Worth Waco or enrolled in onlinecourses will efficiently use technology to solve business problems STRATEGIES Students willbe introduced to this knowledge and skill in BUSI 1301 2311 BCIS 1305 FINC 4301 BCIS 4350MKTG 3312 Students will develop this knowledge and skill in FINC 3301 BUSI 3312 4359 BCIS4350 3332 or 3333 3342 or 3343 3347 3389 4301 Students will master this knowledge in BCIS4350 Students will be assessed in BCIS 4350

Supported Initiatives (1)

GENERAL EDUCATION

Undergraduate Program EmpowerU Specific Knowledge Student Learning Outcome -Students will effectively use discipline specific technology

Action PlanACTION PLAN FROM SUMMER ANALYSIS 2018 amp13amp10During 2017-2018 four BBA-CISstudents were assessed for Technology KnowledgeSkills in BCIS 4350 The BBA-CIS AssessmentCommittee composed of Dearing Fulk and Jones recommended 2 actions to improve the learningof students related to Technology KnowledgeSkills Successful implementation of theserecommendations should improve the assessment results of the BBA-CIS students on theTechnology rubric SPRING 2020 UPDATE 1Prior to beginning of Fall 2018 the MCIS departmenthead needs to convene a meeting of the CIS faculty to develop a Technology rubric thatappropriately assesses the technology-related knowledge and skills of BBA CIS BS-CIS and BAAS-IT students was not implemented (Status Discontinued) 2Prior to beginning of Fall 2018 the MCISdepartment head needs to convene a meeting of faculty who are teaching BCIS 4350 todetermine the best method to assess technology knowledgeskills in BCIS 4350 was notimplemented (Status Discontinued) SPRING 2020 ACTION PLAN 1 amp13amp10On WednesdayMay 13 2020 action plans were developed by Art Dearing Kevin Fulk Dennis Jones Leah SchultzJoseph Schuessler and Jason Sharp These action plan items were developed in conjunction withthe Technology Action plan for the BAAS-IT and BS-CIS programs bullStudents met expectations onall factors however one factor suggested an area for improvement SPRING 2020 ACTION PLAN2 amp13amp10To insure the validity and reliability of our measurements faculty will develop andimplement a second measurement for this learning outcome This will be completed during thenext measurement cycle amp13amp10

Action Item 1 Created Due Status

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Prior to beginning of Fall 2018 the MCISdepartment head needs to convene a meetingof the CIS faculty to develop a Technologyrubric that appropriately assesses thetechnology-related knowledge and skills ofBBACIS BS-CIS and BAAS-IT students

232020

912018

Complete

Action Item 2Prior to beginning of Fall 2018 the MCISdepartment head needs to convene a meetingof faculty who are teaching BCIS 4350 todetermine the best method to assesstechnology knowledgeskills in BCIS 4350

Created232020

Due912018

StatusComplete

Action Item 3Beginning in Fall 2020 BCIS 4350 instructorswill provide students with ldquogoodrdquo and ldquobadrdquoexamples of professional documents

Created622020

Due912020

StatusIn Progress

Action Item 4Prior to the beginning of Fall 2020 thedepartment head will communicateexpectations related to action item 1 toinstructor(s) of BCIS 4350

Created622020

Due912020

StatusIn Progress

Action Item 5Prior to the beginning of Fall 2020 the CISfaculty will recommend to Dr Leah Schultz(CIS Representative on the COBA CurriculumCommittee) that BCIS 1305 be added as aprerequisite for BCIS 4350 This will improvethe technology related knowledge and skills ofstudents prior to their enrollment in BCIS 4350

Created622020

Due912020

StatusIn Progress

Action Item 6Prior to the beginning of Fall 2020 the CISfaculty will recommend to the AoL committeethat the Technology rubric be updated toreflect the following technology skills taught inBCIS 1305 These skills includeltbrgtCreate

Created622020

Due912020

StatusIn Progress

Tarleton State University Page 16 of 23

business documents with word processingsoftware using spelling and grammar checkformat and layout tables citations graphicsand mail mergeltbrgtCreate businessdocuments and analyze data with spreadsheetsoftware using (1) tables sorting filteringcharts and graphics pivot tables macros (2)statistical financial logical and look-upfunctions and formulas and (3) add-insltbrgtCreate business multimedia presentationswith presentation software using templateslists groups themes colors clip art picturestables transitions animation video charts andviewsltbrgtCreate databases and manage datawith database software using tables fieldsrelationships indexes keys views queriesforms reports and importexport functionsltbrgtIntegrate business software applicationsltbrgtUse ldquogoal seekingrdquo and ldquowhat-if analysisrdquoto solve problems and makeadjustmentsrecommendations in a businessenvironmentltbrgtSource ACGM Lower DivisionAcademic Course Guide Manual -Spring 2020page 50(httpreportcenterthecbstatetxusagency-publicationguidelines-manualslower-division-academic-course-guide-manual-spring-2020)ltbrgtltbrgt

161 MeasuresTechnology AssignmentOn each campusmodality students will complete a written assignment in BCIS 4350 Theseassignments will be evaluated according to the sustainability matrix by faculty members usingthe faculty developed technology rubric The professor of this course will report the data tothe Accreditation Program Manager who will enter the data into the Assurance of LearningSystemSOURCE OF EVIDENCERubric Scored Assignments - Academic Direct

Tarleton State University Page 17 of 23

1611 TargetsTechnology Target Partially Met

TARGET 75 of students will meet or exceed expectations for each rubric line item

FINDINGS See Document CIS-BBA Fall 19 AoL Results

ANALYSIS OFFINDINGS

Describe and interpret in detail both aggregate and factor findings for the currentacademic yearAggregate Findings (Overall)On Wednesday May 13 2020 the findings were reviewed by Art Dearing Kevin FulkDennis Jones Leah Schultz Joseph Schuessler and Jason SharpbullDuring Fall 2019 students exceeded expectations on the aggregate result

Factor Findings (Line Items)During Fall 2019 students exceeded expectations on all factors

Compare and contrast both aggregate and factor findings for the current academicyear for the different campuses andor delivery modesAggregate Findings (Overall)During Fall 2019 students exceeded expectations on the aggregate result for alllocations except Stephenville and online

Factor Findings (Line Items)During Fall 2019 students exceeded expectations on some factors at all locations

Describe and interpret in detail the aggregate and factor historic assessment trendsAggregate Findings (Overall)Technology has been assessed twice over the last five years there are not enoughdata points to determine a trend

Factor Findings (Line Items)Technology has been assessed twice over the last five years there are not enoughdata points to determine a trend

Compare and contrast aggregate and factor trends for the different campusesandor delivery modes

Tarleton State University Page 18 of 23

Aggregate Findings (Overall)Technology has been assessed twice over the last five years there are not enoughdata points to determine a trend

Factor Findings (Line Items)Technology has been assessed twice over the last five years there are not enoughdata points to determine a trend

17 OutcomeGlobalCIS students enrolled in classes at Stephenville Fort Worth Waco or enrolled in onlinecourses will apply a global perspective to make business decisions ltbrgtSTRATEGIESltbrgtStudents will be introduced to this knowledge and skill in BUSI 1301 ECON 2301 2302ACCT 2301 BCIS 1305 FINC 4301 MGMT 3300 MKTG 3312 ltbrgtStudents will develop thisknowledge and skill in ECON 2301 2302 FINC 3301 4301 BUSI 4359 MGMT 3300 BCIS 4355ltbrgtStudents will master this knowledge in BUSI 4344 or FINC 4301 or ECON 4301 BCIS 4355Students will be assessed in BCIS 4350ltbrgtltbrgt

Supported Initiatives (1)

GENERAL EDUCATION

Undergraduate Program EmpowerU Globalization and Diversity Student LearningOutcome - Students will respect different viewpoints and cultures

Action PlanACTION PLAN FROM SUMMER 2018 ANALYSIS 2018 amp13amp10During 2017-2018 seven BBA-CISstudents were assessed for Global Knowledge in BUSI 4344 ECON 4301 or FINC 4301 The BBA-CIS Assessment Committee composed of Dearing Fulk and Jones recommended 2 actions toimprove the learning of students related to Global Knowledge Successful implementation of theserecommendations should improve the assessment results of the BBA-CIS students on the Globalrubric SPRING 2020 UPDATE 1Beginning in Spring 2019 assess global knowledge in BCIS 4355was not implemented because BCIS 4355 was not offered and global knowledge was assessed inBCIS 4350 during Fall 2019 In the future global knowledge will be assessed in BCIS 4355 (StatusDiscontinued) 2Prior to the beginning of Spring 2019 the MCIS department head needs toconvene a meeting of faculty who are teaching BCIS 4355 to determine the best method to assessethics in BCIS 4354 was not implemented because BCIS 4355 was not offered (Status

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Discontinued) SPRING 2020 ACTION PLAN 1 amp13amp10On Wednesday March 4 2020 actionplans were developed by Art Dearing Kevin Fulk Dennis Jones Del Nagy Leah Schultz JosephSchuessler and Jason Sharp Students met expectations on all factors However the CIS facultymembers believe that offering BCIS 4355 will enhance student learning of IT-related globalknowledge SPRING 2020 ACTION PLAN 2 amp13amp10To insure the validity and reliability of ourmeasurements faculty will develop and implement a second measurement for this learningoutcome This will be completed during the next measurement cycle amp13amp10

Action Item 1Beginning in Spring 2019 assess globalknowledge in BCIS 4355

Created232020

Due912019

StatusComplete

Action Item 2Prior to the beginning of Spring 2019 the MCISdepartment head needs to convene a meetingof faculty who are teaching BCIS 4355 todetermine the best method to assess ethics inBCIS 4354

Created232020

Due912019

StatusComplete

Action Item 3Prior to Spring 2021 the department head willschedule a section of BCIS 4355 to be offeredin Spring 2021

Created622020

Due1152021

StatusPlanned

Action Item 4Beginning in Spring 2021 global knowledge willbe assessed using the COBA direct measureassessment tool

Created622020

Due1152021

StatusPlanned

Action Item 5Prior to the beginning of Spring 2021 thedepartment head will communicateexpectations related to action item 2 toinstructor(s) of BCIS 4355

Created622020

Due1152021

StatusPlanned

171 MeasuresGlobal AssignmentOn each campusmodality students will complete a written assignment in BCIS 4350 Theassignments will be evaluated according to the sustainability matrix by faculty members using

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the faculty developed global rubric The professor of this course will report the data to theAccreditation Program Manager who will enter the data into the Assurance of LearningSystemSOURCE OF EVIDENCERubric Graded Reflection - Academic Direct

1711 TargetsGlobal Target Exceeded

TARGET 75 of students will meet or exceed expectations for each rubric line item

FINDINGS See Document CIS-BBA Fall 19 AoL Results

ANALYSIS OFFINDINGS

Describe and interpret in detail both aggregate and factor findings for the currentacademic yearAggregate Findings (Overall)On Wednesday March 4 2020 the findings were reviewed by Art Dearing KevinFulk Dennis Jones Del Nagy Leah Schultz Joseph Schuessler and Jason SharpbullDuring Fall 2019 students exceeded expectations on the aggregate result

Factor Findings (Line Items)During Fall 2019 students exceeded expectations on all factors

Compare and contrast both aggregate and factor findings for the current academicyear for the different campuses andor delivery modesAggregate Findings (Overall)During Fall 2019 students exceeded expectations on the aggregate result for alllocations

Factor Findings (Line Items)During Fall 2019 students exceeded expectations on all factors at all locations

Describe and interpret in detail the aggregate and factor historic assessment trendsAggregate Findings (Overall)Global knowledge has been assessed twice over the last five years there are notenough data points to determine a trend

Tarleton State University Page 21 of 23

Factor Findings (Line Items)Global knowledge has been assessed twice over the last five years there are notenough data points to determine a trend

Compare and contrast aggregate and factor trends for the different campusesandor delivery modesAggregate Findings (Overall)Global knowledge has been assessed twice over the last five years there are notenough data points to determine a trend

Factor Findings (Line Items)Global knowledge has been assessed twice over the last five years there are notenough data points to determine a trend

Project Attachments (24)

Attachments File Size

2014 AAC Follow Up Review of Academic Assessment Plans-Computer InformationSystemsdocx

31KB

2016-17 CIS Findingsxlsx 28KB

2018 CIS-BBA Sustainability Mapxlsx 12KB

2018 Holistic Review CIS BBAxlsx 17KB

2020 CIS-BBA Course and Sustainability Mapxlsx 18KB

BAAS in CISpdf 279KB

CIS-BBA Fall 19 AoL Resultsdocx 112KB

COBA Undergraduate Course and Sustainability Maps4xlsx 23KB

Tarleton State University Page 22 of 23

Undergraduate Program EmpowerU Ethical and Social Responsibility Student LearningOutcome - Students will practice ethical decision making

Action PlanACTION PLAN FROM SUMMER 2018 ANALYSIS amp13amp10During 2017-2018 zero BBA-CISstudents were assessed for Ethics in BUSI 4359 The BBA-CIS Assessment Committee composedof Dearing Fulk and Jones recommended 3 action items to improve the learning of studentsrelated to Ethics SPRING 2020 UPDATE Beginning in Fall 2019 assessment of ethics in BCIS4350 was implemented (Status Completed) Beginning in Fall 2018 increase the use of ISITrelated ethical dilemmas in BCIS 4350 that focus on ethical issues (eg intellectual propertyprivacy security) was not implemented (Status Discontinued) Prior to beginning of Fall 2018 theMCIS department head needs to convene a meeting of faculty who are teaching BCIS 4350 todetermine the best method to assess ethics in BCIS 4350 was not implemented (StatusDiscontinued) SPRING 2020 ACTION PLAN 1 amp13amp10On Wednesday March 4 2020 the actionplans were developed by Art Dearing Kevin Fulk Dennis Jones Del Nagy Leah Schultz JosephSchuessler and Jason Sharp Based on the current data analysis students met expectationshowever some factors suggest areas for improvement The in-progress action items below wererecommended SPRING 2020 ACTION PLAN 2 amp13amp10To insure the validity and reliability ofour measurements faculty will develop and implement a second measurement for this learningoutcome This will be completed during the next measurement cycle amp13amp10

Action Item 1Summer Analysis 2018-Beginning in Fall 2018assess ethics in BCIS 4350

Created232020

Due912018

StatusComplete

Action Item 2Summer Analysis 2018-Beginning in Fall 2018increase the use of ISIT related ethicaldilemmas in BCIS 4350 that focus on ethicalissues (eg intellectual property privacysecurity)

Created232020

Due912018

StatusComplete

Action Item 3Summer Analysis 2018-Prior to beginning ofFall 2018 the MCIS department head needs toconvene a meeting of faculty who are teachingBCIS 4350 to determine the best method to

Created232020

Due912018

StatusComplete

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assess ethics in BCIS 4350

Action Item 4ltspangtBeginning in Fall 2020 instructors willadd video supplements of IT-related ethicalissue case studies in BCIS 4350ltspangtltspangtltspangt

Created692020

Due912020

StatusIn Progress

Action Item 5ltspangtBeginning in Fall 2020 instructors willincrease emphasis of ethical issues in BCIS3347ltspangtltspangtltspangt

Created692020

Due912020

StatusIn Progress

Action Item 6ltspangtPrior to the beginning of Fall 2020 thedepartment head will communicateexpectations related to action items 1 and 2 toinstructors of BCIS 3347 and BCIS 4350ltspangtltspangtltspangt

Created692020

Due912020

StatusIn Progress

151 MeasuresEthics AssignmentOn each campusmodality students will complete a written assignment in BCIS 4350 Theassignments will be evaluated according to the sustainability matrix by faculty members usingthe faculty developed ethics rubric The professor of this course will report the data to theAccreditation Program Manager who will enter the data into the Assurance of LearningSystemSOURCE OF EVIDENCERubric Scored Assignments - Academic Direct

1511 TargetsEthics Target Partially Met

TARGET 75 of students will meet or exceed expectations for each rubric line item

FINDINGS See Document CIS-BBA Fall 19 AoL Results

ANALYSIS OFFINDINGS

Describe and interpret in detail both aggregate and factor findings for the currentacademic yearAggregate Findings (Overall)

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On Wednesday March 4 2020 the findings were reviewed by Art Dearing KevinFulk Dennis Jones Del Nagy Leah Schultz Joseph Schuessler and Jason SharpbullDuring Fall 2019 students exceeded expectations on the aggregate result

Factor Findings (Line Items)During Fall 2019 students exceeded expectations on all factors

Compare and contrast both aggregate and factor findings for the current academicyear for the different campuses andor delivery modesAggregate Findings (Overall)During Fall 2019 students exceeded expectations on the aggregate result for alllocations except Stephenville

Factor Findings (Line Items)During Fall 2019 students exceeded expectations on some factors at all locations

Describe and interpret in detail the aggregate and factor historic assessment trendsAggregate Findings (Overall)Ethics has been assessed twice over the last five years there are not enough datapoints to determine a trend

Factor Findings (Line Items)Ethics has been assessed twice over the last five years there are not enough datapoints to determine a trend

Compare and contrast aggregate and factor trends for the different campusesandor delivery modesAggregate Findings (Overall)Ethics has been assessed twice over the last five years there are not enough datapoints to determine a trend

Factor Findings (Line Items)Ethics has been assessed twice over the last five years there are not enough datapoints to determine a trend

Tarleton State University Page 14 of 23

16 OutcomeTechnologyCIS students enrolled in classes at Stephenville Fort Worth Waco or enrolled in onlinecourses will efficiently use technology to solve business problems STRATEGIES Students willbe introduced to this knowledge and skill in BUSI 1301 2311 BCIS 1305 FINC 4301 BCIS 4350MKTG 3312 Students will develop this knowledge and skill in FINC 3301 BUSI 3312 4359 BCIS4350 3332 or 3333 3342 or 3343 3347 3389 4301 Students will master this knowledge in BCIS4350 Students will be assessed in BCIS 4350

Supported Initiatives (1)

GENERAL EDUCATION

Undergraduate Program EmpowerU Specific Knowledge Student Learning Outcome -Students will effectively use discipline specific technology

Action PlanACTION PLAN FROM SUMMER ANALYSIS 2018 amp13amp10During 2017-2018 four BBA-CISstudents were assessed for Technology KnowledgeSkills in BCIS 4350 The BBA-CIS AssessmentCommittee composed of Dearing Fulk and Jones recommended 2 actions to improve the learningof students related to Technology KnowledgeSkills Successful implementation of theserecommendations should improve the assessment results of the BBA-CIS students on theTechnology rubric SPRING 2020 UPDATE 1Prior to beginning of Fall 2018 the MCIS departmenthead needs to convene a meeting of the CIS faculty to develop a Technology rubric thatappropriately assesses the technology-related knowledge and skills of BBA CIS BS-CIS and BAAS-IT students was not implemented (Status Discontinued) 2Prior to beginning of Fall 2018 the MCISdepartment head needs to convene a meeting of faculty who are teaching BCIS 4350 todetermine the best method to assess technology knowledgeskills in BCIS 4350 was notimplemented (Status Discontinued) SPRING 2020 ACTION PLAN 1 amp13amp10On WednesdayMay 13 2020 action plans were developed by Art Dearing Kevin Fulk Dennis Jones Leah SchultzJoseph Schuessler and Jason Sharp These action plan items were developed in conjunction withthe Technology Action plan for the BAAS-IT and BS-CIS programs bullStudents met expectations onall factors however one factor suggested an area for improvement SPRING 2020 ACTION PLAN2 amp13amp10To insure the validity and reliability of our measurements faculty will develop andimplement a second measurement for this learning outcome This will be completed during thenext measurement cycle amp13amp10

Action Item 1 Created Due Status

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Prior to beginning of Fall 2018 the MCISdepartment head needs to convene a meetingof the CIS faculty to develop a Technologyrubric that appropriately assesses thetechnology-related knowledge and skills ofBBACIS BS-CIS and BAAS-IT students

232020

912018

Complete

Action Item 2Prior to beginning of Fall 2018 the MCISdepartment head needs to convene a meetingof faculty who are teaching BCIS 4350 todetermine the best method to assesstechnology knowledgeskills in BCIS 4350

Created232020

Due912018

StatusComplete

Action Item 3Beginning in Fall 2020 BCIS 4350 instructorswill provide students with ldquogoodrdquo and ldquobadrdquoexamples of professional documents

Created622020

Due912020

StatusIn Progress

Action Item 4Prior to the beginning of Fall 2020 thedepartment head will communicateexpectations related to action item 1 toinstructor(s) of BCIS 4350

Created622020

Due912020

StatusIn Progress

Action Item 5Prior to the beginning of Fall 2020 the CISfaculty will recommend to Dr Leah Schultz(CIS Representative on the COBA CurriculumCommittee) that BCIS 1305 be added as aprerequisite for BCIS 4350 This will improvethe technology related knowledge and skills ofstudents prior to their enrollment in BCIS 4350

Created622020

Due912020

StatusIn Progress

Action Item 6Prior to the beginning of Fall 2020 the CISfaculty will recommend to the AoL committeethat the Technology rubric be updated toreflect the following technology skills taught inBCIS 1305 These skills includeltbrgtCreate

Created622020

Due912020

StatusIn Progress

Tarleton State University Page 16 of 23

business documents with word processingsoftware using spelling and grammar checkformat and layout tables citations graphicsand mail mergeltbrgtCreate businessdocuments and analyze data with spreadsheetsoftware using (1) tables sorting filteringcharts and graphics pivot tables macros (2)statistical financial logical and look-upfunctions and formulas and (3) add-insltbrgtCreate business multimedia presentationswith presentation software using templateslists groups themes colors clip art picturestables transitions animation video charts andviewsltbrgtCreate databases and manage datawith database software using tables fieldsrelationships indexes keys views queriesforms reports and importexport functionsltbrgtIntegrate business software applicationsltbrgtUse ldquogoal seekingrdquo and ldquowhat-if analysisrdquoto solve problems and makeadjustmentsrecommendations in a businessenvironmentltbrgtSource ACGM Lower DivisionAcademic Course Guide Manual -Spring 2020page 50(httpreportcenterthecbstatetxusagency-publicationguidelines-manualslower-division-academic-course-guide-manual-spring-2020)ltbrgtltbrgt

161 MeasuresTechnology AssignmentOn each campusmodality students will complete a written assignment in BCIS 4350 Theseassignments will be evaluated according to the sustainability matrix by faculty members usingthe faculty developed technology rubric The professor of this course will report the data tothe Accreditation Program Manager who will enter the data into the Assurance of LearningSystemSOURCE OF EVIDENCERubric Scored Assignments - Academic Direct

Tarleton State University Page 17 of 23

1611 TargetsTechnology Target Partially Met

TARGET 75 of students will meet or exceed expectations for each rubric line item

FINDINGS See Document CIS-BBA Fall 19 AoL Results

ANALYSIS OFFINDINGS

Describe and interpret in detail both aggregate and factor findings for the currentacademic yearAggregate Findings (Overall)On Wednesday May 13 2020 the findings were reviewed by Art Dearing Kevin FulkDennis Jones Leah Schultz Joseph Schuessler and Jason SharpbullDuring Fall 2019 students exceeded expectations on the aggregate result

Factor Findings (Line Items)During Fall 2019 students exceeded expectations on all factors

Compare and contrast both aggregate and factor findings for the current academicyear for the different campuses andor delivery modesAggregate Findings (Overall)During Fall 2019 students exceeded expectations on the aggregate result for alllocations except Stephenville and online

Factor Findings (Line Items)During Fall 2019 students exceeded expectations on some factors at all locations

Describe and interpret in detail the aggregate and factor historic assessment trendsAggregate Findings (Overall)Technology has been assessed twice over the last five years there are not enoughdata points to determine a trend

Factor Findings (Line Items)Technology has been assessed twice over the last five years there are not enoughdata points to determine a trend

Compare and contrast aggregate and factor trends for the different campusesandor delivery modes

Tarleton State University Page 18 of 23

Aggregate Findings (Overall)Technology has been assessed twice over the last five years there are not enoughdata points to determine a trend

Factor Findings (Line Items)Technology has been assessed twice over the last five years there are not enoughdata points to determine a trend

17 OutcomeGlobalCIS students enrolled in classes at Stephenville Fort Worth Waco or enrolled in onlinecourses will apply a global perspective to make business decisions ltbrgtSTRATEGIESltbrgtStudents will be introduced to this knowledge and skill in BUSI 1301 ECON 2301 2302ACCT 2301 BCIS 1305 FINC 4301 MGMT 3300 MKTG 3312 ltbrgtStudents will develop thisknowledge and skill in ECON 2301 2302 FINC 3301 4301 BUSI 4359 MGMT 3300 BCIS 4355ltbrgtStudents will master this knowledge in BUSI 4344 or FINC 4301 or ECON 4301 BCIS 4355Students will be assessed in BCIS 4350ltbrgtltbrgt

Supported Initiatives (1)

GENERAL EDUCATION

Undergraduate Program EmpowerU Globalization and Diversity Student LearningOutcome - Students will respect different viewpoints and cultures

Action PlanACTION PLAN FROM SUMMER 2018 ANALYSIS 2018 amp13amp10During 2017-2018 seven BBA-CISstudents were assessed for Global Knowledge in BUSI 4344 ECON 4301 or FINC 4301 The BBA-CIS Assessment Committee composed of Dearing Fulk and Jones recommended 2 actions toimprove the learning of students related to Global Knowledge Successful implementation of theserecommendations should improve the assessment results of the BBA-CIS students on the Globalrubric SPRING 2020 UPDATE 1Beginning in Spring 2019 assess global knowledge in BCIS 4355was not implemented because BCIS 4355 was not offered and global knowledge was assessed inBCIS 4350 during Fall 2019 In the future global knowledge will be assessed in BCIS 4355 (StatusDiscontinued) 2Prior to the beginning of Spring 2019 the MCIS department head needs toconvene a meeting of faculty who are teaching BCIS 4355 to determine the best method to assessethics in BCIS 4354 was not implemented because BCIS 4355 was not offered (Status

Tarleton State University Page 19 of 23

Discontinued) SPRING 2020 ACTION PLAN 1 amp13amp10On Wednesday March 4 2020 actionplans were developed by Art Dearing Kevin Fulk Dennis Jones Del Nagy Leah Schultz JosephSchuessler and Jason Sharp Students met expectations on all factors However the CIS facultymembers believe that offering BCIS 4355 will enhance student learning of IT-related globalknowledge SPRING 2020 ACTION PLAN 2 amp13amp10To insure the validity and reliability of ourmeasurements faculty will develop and implement a second measurement for this learningoutcome This will be completed during the next measurement cycle amp13amp10

Action Item 1Beginning in Spring 2019 assess globalknowledge in BCIS 4355

Created232020

Due912019

StatusComplete

Action Item 2Prior to the beginning of Spring 2019 the MCISdepartment head needs to convene a meetingof faculty who are teaching BCIS 4355 todetermine the best method to assess ethics inBCIS 4354

Created232020

Due912019

StatusComplete

Action Item 3Prior to Spring 2021 the department head willschedule a section of BCIS 4355 to be offeredin Spring 2021

Created622020

Due1152021

StatusPlanned

Action Item 4Beginning in Spring 2021 global knowledge willbe assessed using the COBA direct measureassessment tool

Created622020

Due1152021

StatusPlanned

Action Item 5Prior to the beginning of Spring 2021 thedepartment head will communicateexpectations related to action item 2 toinstructor(s) of BCIS 4355

Created622020

Due1152021

StatusPlanned

171 MeasuresGlobal AssignmentOn each campusmodality students will complete a written assignment in BCIS 4350 Theassignments will be evaluated according to the sustainability matrix by faculty members using

Tarleton State University Page 20 of 23

the faculty developed global rubric The professor of this course will report the data to theAccreditation Program Manager who will enter the data into the Assurance of LearningSystemSOURCE OF EVIDENCERubric Graded Reflection - Academic Direct

1711 TargetsGlobal Target Exceeded

TARGET 75 of students will meet or exceed expectations for each rubric line item

FINDINGS See Document CIS-BBA Fall 19 AoL Results

ANALYSIS OFFINDINGS

Describe and interpret in detail both aggregate and factor findings for the currentacademic yearAggregate Findings (Overall)On Wednesday March 4 2020 the findings were reviewed by Art Dearing KevinFulk Dennis Jones Del Nagy Leah Schultz Joseph Schuessler and Jason SharpbullDuring Fall 2019 students exceeded expectations on the aggregate result

Factor Findings (Line Items)During Fall 2019 students exceeded expectations on all factors

Compare and contrast both aggregate and factor findings for the current academicyear for the different campuses andor delivery modesAggregate Findings (Overall)During Fall 2019 students exceeded expectations on the aggregate result for alllocations

Factor Findings (Line Items)During Fall 2019 students exceeded expectations on all factors at all locations

Describe and interpret in detail the aggregate and factor historic assessment trendsAggregate Findings (Overall)Global knowledge has been assessed twice over the last five years there are notenough data points to determine a trend

Tarleton State University Page 21 of 23

Factor Findings (Line Items)Global knowledge has been assessed twice over the last five years there are notenough data points to determine a trend

Compare and contrast aggregate and factor trends for the different campusesandor delivery modesAggregate Findings (Overall)Global knowledge has been assessed twice over the last five years there are notenough data points to determine a trend

Factor Findings (Line Items)Global knowledge has been assessed twice over the last five years there are notenough data points to determine a trend

Project Attachments (24)

Attachments File Size

2014 AAC Follow Up Review of Academic Assessment Plans-Computer InformationSystemsdocx

31KB

2016-17 CIS Findingsxlsx 28KB

2018 CIS-BBA Sustainability Mapxlsx 12KB

2018 Holistic Review CIS BBAxlsx 17KB

2020 CIS-BBA Course and Sustainability Mapxlsx 18KB

BAAS in CISpdf 279KB

CIS-BBA Fall 19 AoL Resultsdocx 112KB

COBA Undergraduate Course and Sustainability Maps4xlsx 23KB

Tarleton State University Page 22 of 23

assess ethics in BCIS 4350

Action Item 4ltspangtBeginning in Fall 2020 instructors willadd video supplements of IT-related ethicalissue case studies in BCIS 4350ltspangtltspangtltspangt

Created692020

Due912020

StatusIn Progress

Action Item 5ltspangtBeginning in Fall 2020 instructors willincrease emphasis of ethical issues in BCIS3347ltspangtltspangtltspangt

Created692020

Due912020

StatusIn Progress

Action Item 6ltspangtPrior to the beginning of Fall 2020 thedepartment head will communicateexpectations related to action items 1 and 2 toinstructors of BCIS 3347 and BCIS 4350ltspangtltspangtltspangt

Created692020

Due912020

StatusIn Progress

151 MeasuresEthics AssignmentOn each campusmodality students will complete a written assignment in BCIS 4350 Theassignments will be evaluated according to the sustainability matrix by faculty members usingthe faculty developed ethics rubric The professor of this course will report the data to theAccreditation Program Manager who will enter the data into the Assurance of LearningSystemSOURCE OF EVIDENCERubric Scored Assignments - Academic Direct

1511 TargetsEthics Target Partially Met

TARGET 75 of students will meet or exceed expectations for each rubric line item

FINDINGS See Document CIS-BBA Fall 19 AoL Results

ANALYSIS OFFINDINGS

Describe and interpret in detail both aggregate and factor findings for the currentacademic yearAggregate Findings (Overall)

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On Wednesday March 4 2020 the findings were reviewed by Art Dearing KevinFulk Dennis Jones Del Nagy Leah Schultz Joseph Schuessler and Jason SharpbullDuring Fall 2019 students exceeded expectations on the aggregate result

Factor Findings (Line Items)During Fall 2019 students exceeded expectations on all factors

Compare and contrast both aggregate and factor findings for the current academicyear for the different campuses andor delivery modesAggregate Findings (Overall)During Fall 2019 students exceeded expectations on the aggregate result for alllocations except Stephenville

Factor Findings (Line Items)During Fall 2019 students exceeded expectations on some factors at all locations

Describe and interpret in detail the aggregate and factor historic assessment trendsAggregate Findings (Overall)Ethics has been assessed twice over the last five years there are not enough datapoints to determine a trend

Factor Findings (Line Items)Ethics has been assessed twice over the last five years there are not enough datapoints to determine a trend

Compare and contrast aggregate and factor trends for the different campusesandor delivery modesAggregate Findings (Overall)Ethics has been assessed twice over the last five years there are not enough datapoints to determine a trend

Factor Findings (Line Items)Ethics has been assessed twice over the last five years there are not enough datapoints to determine a trend

Tarleton State University Page 14 of 23

16 OutcomeTechnologyCIS students enrolled in classes at Stephenville Fort Worth Waco or enrolled in onlinecourses will efficiently use technology to solve business problems STRATEGIES Students willbe introduced to this knowledge and skill in BUSI 1301 2311 BCIS 1305 FINC 4301 BCIS 4350MKTG 3312 Students will develop this knowledge and skill in FINC 3301 BUSI 3312 4359 BCIS4350 3332 or 3333 3342 or 3343 3347 3389 4301 Students will master this knowledge in BCIS4350 Students will be assessed in BCIS 4350

Supported Initiatives (1)

GENERAL EDUCATION

Undergraduate Program EmpowerU Specific Knowledge Student Learning Outcome -Students will effectively use discipline specific technology

Action PlanACTION PLAN FROM SUMMER ANALYSIS 2018 amp13amp10During 2017-2018 four BBA-CISstudents were assessed for Technology KnowledgeSkills in BCIS 4350 The BBA-CIS AssessmentCommittee composed of Dearing Fulk and Jones recommended 2 actions to improve the learningof students related to Technology KnowledgeSkills Successful implementation of theserecommendations should improve the assessment results of the BBA-CIS students on theTechnology rubric SPRING 2020 UPDATE 1Prior to beginning of Fall 2018 the MCIS departmenthead needs to convene a meeting of the CIS faculty to develop a Technology rubric thatappropriately assesses the technology-related knowledge and skills of BBA CIS BS-CIS and BAAS-IT students was not implemented (Status Discontinued) 2Prior to beginning of Fall 2018 the MCISdepartment head needs to convene a meeting of faculty who are teaching BCIS 4350 todetermine the best method to assess technology knowledgeskills in BCIS 4350 was notimplemented (Status Discontinued) SPRING 2020 ACTION PLAN 1 amp13amp10On WednesdayMay 13 2020 action plans were developed by Art Dearing Kevin Fulk Dennis Jones Leah SchultzJoseph Schuessler and Jason Sharp These action plan items were developed in conjunction withthe Technology Action plan for the BAAS-IT and BS-CIS programs bullStudents met expectations onall factors however one factor suggested an area for improvement SPRING 2020 ACTION PLAN2 amp13amp10To insure the validity and reliability of our measurements faculty will develop andimplement a second measurement for this learning outcome This will be completed during thenext measurement cycle amp13amp10

Action Item 1 Created Due Status

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Prior to beginning of Fall 2018 the MCISdepartment head needs to convene a meetingof the CIS faculty to develop a Technologyrubric that appropriately assesses thetechnology-related knowledge and skills ofBBACIS BS-CIS and BAAS-IT students

232020

912018

Complete

Action Item 2Prior to beginning of Fall 2018 the MCISdepartment head needs to convene a meetingof faculty who are teaching BCIS 4350 todetermine the best method to assesstechnology knowledgeskills in BCIS 4350

Created232020

Due912018

StatusComplete

Action Item 3Beginning in Fall 2020 BCIS 4350 instructorswill provide students with ldquogoodrdquo and ldquobadrdquoexamples of professional documents

Created622020

Due912020

StatusIn Progress

Action Item 4Prior to the beginning of Fall 2020 thedepartment head will communicateexpectations related to action item 1 toinstructor(s) of BCIS 4350

Created622020

Due912020

StatusIn Progress

Action Item 5Prior to the beginning of Fall 2020 the CISfaculty will recommend to Dr Leah Schultz(CIS Representative on the COBA CurriculumCommittee) that BCIS 1305 be added as aprerequisite for BCIS 4350 This will improvethe technology related knowledge and skills ofstudents prior to their enrollment in BCIS 4350

Created622020

Due912020

StatusIn Progress

Action Item 6Prior to the beginning of Fall 2020 the CISfaculty will recommend to the AoL committeethat the Technology rubric be updated toreflect the following technology skills taught inBCIS 1305 These skills includeltbrgtCreate

Created622020

Due912020

StatusIn Progress

Tarleton State University Page 16 of 23

business documents with word processingsoftware using spelling and grammar checkformat and layout tables citations graphicsand mail mergeltbrgtCreate businessdocuments and analyze data with spreadsheetsoftware using (1) tables sorting filteringcharts and graphics pivot tables macros (2)statistical financial logical and look-upfunctions and formulas and (3) add-insltbrgtCreate business multimedia presentationswith presentation software using templateslists groups themes colors clip art picturestables transitions animation video charts andviewsltbrgtCreate databases and manage datawith database software using tables fieldsrelationships indexes keys views queriesforms reports and importexport functionsltbrgtIntegrate business software applicationsltbrgtUse ldquogoal seekingrdquo and ldquowhat-if analysisrdquoto solve problems and makeadjustmentsrecommendations in a businessenvironmentltbrgtSource ACGM Lower DivisionAcademic Course Guide Manual -Spring 2020page 50(httpreportcenterthecbstatetxusagency-publicationguidelines-manualslower-division-academic-course-guide-manual-spring-2020)ltbrgtltbrgt

161 MeasuresTechnology AssignmentOn each campusmodality students will complete a written assignment in BCIS 4350 Theseassignments will be evaluated according to the sustainability matrix by faculty members usingthe faculty developed technology rubric The professor of this course will report the data tothe Accreditation Program Manager who will enter the data into the Assurance of LearningSystemSOURCE OF EVIDENCERubric Scored Assignments - Academic Direct

Tarleton State University Page 17 of 23

1611 TargetsTechnology Target Partially Met

TARGET 75 of students will meet or exceed expectations for each rubric line item

FINDINGS See Document CIS-BBA Fall 19 AoL Results

ANALYSIS OFFINDINGS

Describe and interpret in detail both aggregate and factor findings for the currentacademic yearAggregate Findings (Overall)On Wednesday May 13 2020 the findings were reviewed by Art Dearing Kevin FulkDennis Jones Leah Schultz Joseph Schuessler and Jason SharpbullDuring Fall 2019 students exceeded expectations on the aggregate result

Factor Findings (Line Items)During Fall 2019 students exceeded expectations on all factors

Compare and contrast both aggregate and factor findings for the current academicyear for the different campuses andor delivery modesAggregate Findings (Overall)During Fall 2019 students exceeded expectations on the aggregate result for alllocations except Stephenville and online

Factor Findings (Line Items)During Fall 2019 students exceeded expectations on some factors at all locations

Describe and interpret in detail the aggregate and factor historic assessment trendsAggregate Findings (Overall)Technology has been assessed twice over the last five years there are not enoughdata points to determine a trend

Factor Findings (Line Items)Technology has been assessed twice over the last five years there are not enoughdata points to determine a trend

Compare and contrast aggregate and factor trends for the different campusesandor delivery modes

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Aggregate Findings (Overall)Technology has been assessed twice over the last five years there are not enoughdata points to determine a trend

Factor Findings (Line Items)Technology has been assessed twice over the last five years there are not enoughdata points to determine a trend

17 OutcomeGlobalCIS students enrolled in classes at Stephenville Fort Worth Waco or enrolled in onlinecourses will apply a global perspective to make business decisions ltbrgtSTRATEGIESltbrgtStudents will be introduced to this knowledge and skill in BUSI 1301 ECON 2301 2302ACCT 2301 BCIS 1305 FINC 4301 MGMT 3300 MKTG 3312 ltbrgtStudents will develop thisknowledge and skill in ECON 2301 2302 FINC 3301 4301 BUSI 4359 MGMT 3300 BCIS 4355ltbrgtStudents will master this knowledge in BUSI 4344 or FINC 4301 or ECON 4301 BCIS 4355Students will be assessed in BCIS 4350ltbrgtltbrgt

Supported Initiatives (1)

GENERAL EDUCATION

Undergraduate Program EmpowerU Globalization and Diversity Student LearningOutcome - Students will respect different viewpoints and cultures

Action PlanACTION PLAN FROM SUMMER 2018 ANALYSIS 2018 amp13amp10During 2017-2018 seven BBA-CISstudents were assessed for Global Knowledge in BUSI 4344 ECON 4301 or FINC 4301 The BBA-CIS Assessment Committee composed of Dearing Fulk and Jones recommended 2 actions toimprove the learning of students related to Global Knowledge Successful implementation of theserecommendations should improve the assessment results of the BBA-CIS students on the Globalrubric SPRING 2020 UPDATE 1Beginning in Spring 2019 assess global knowledge in BCIS 4355was not implemented because BCIS 4355 was not offered and global knowledge was assessed inBCIS 4350 during Fall 2019 In the future global knowledge will be assessed in BCIS 4355 (StatusDiscontinued) 2Prior to the beginning of Spring 2019 the MCIS department head needs toconvene a meeting of faculty who are teaching BCIS 4355 to determine the best method to assessethics in BCIS 4354 was not implemented because BCIS 4355 was not offered (Status

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Discontinued) SPRING 2020 ACTION PLAN 1 amp13amp10On Wednesday March 4 2020 actionplans were developed by Art Dearing Kevin Fulk Dennis Jones Del Nagy Leah Schultz JosephSchuessler and Jason Sharp Students met expectations on all factors However the CIS facultymembers believe that offering BCIS 4355 will enhance student learning of IT-related globalknowledge SPRING 2020 ACTION PLAN 2 amp13amp10To insure the validity and reliability of ourmeasurements faculty will develop and implement a second measurement for this learningoutcome This will be completed during the next measurement cycle amp13amp10

Action Item 1Beginning in Spring 2019 assess globalknowledge in BCIS 4355

Created232020

Due912019

StatusComplete

Action Item 2Prior to the beginning of Spring 2019 the MCISdepartment head needs to convene a meetingof faculty who are teaching BCIS 4355 todetermine the best method to assess ethics inBCIS 4354

Created232020

Due912019

StatusComplete

Action Item 3Prior to Spring 2021 the department head willschedule a section of BCIS 4355 to be offeredin Spring 2021

Created622020

Due1152021

StatusPlanned

Action Item 4Beginning in Spring 2021 global knowledge willbe assessed using the COBA direct measureassessment tool

Created622020

Due1152021

StatusPlanned

Action Item 5Prior to the beginning of Spring 2021 thedepartment head will communicateexpectations related to action item 2 toinstructor(s) of BCIS 4355

Created622020

Due1152021

StatusPlanned

171 MeasuresGlobal AssignmentOn each campusmodality students will complete a written assignment in BCIS 4350 Theassignments will be evaluated according to the sustainability matrix by faculty members using

Tarleton State University Page 20 of 23

the faculty developed global rubric The professor of this course will report the data to theAccreditation Program Manager who will enter the data into the Assurance of LearningSystemSOURCE OF EVIDENCERubric Graded Reflection - Academic Direct

1711 TargetsGlobal Target Exceeded

TARGET 75 of students will meet or exceed expectations for each rubric line item

FINDINGS See Document CIS-BBA Fall 19 AoL Results

ANALYSIS OFFINDINGS

Describe and interpret in detail both aggregate and factor findings for the currentacademic yearAggregate Findings (Overall)On Wednesday March 4 2020 the findings were reviewed by Art Dearing KevinFulk Dennis Jones Del Nagy Leah Schultz Joseph Schuessler and Jason SharpbullDuring Fall 2019 students exceeded expectations on the aggregate result

Factor Findings (Line Items)During Fall 2019 students exceeded expectations on all factors

Compare and contrast both aggregate and factor findings for the current academicyear for the different campuses andor delivery modesAggregate Findings (Overall)During Fall 2019 students exceeded expectations on the aggregate result for alllocations

Factor Findings (Line Items)During Fall 2019 students exceeded expectations on all factors at all locations

Describe and interpret in detail the aggregate and factor historic assessment trendsAggregate Findings (Overall)Global knowledge has been assessed twice over the last five years there are notenough data points to determine a trend

Tarleton State University Page 21 of 23

Factor Findings (Line Items)Global knowledge has been assessed twice over the last five years there are notenough data points to determine a trend

Compare and contrast aggregate and factor trends for the different campusesandor delivery modesAggregate Findings (Overall)Global knowledge has been assessed twice over the last five years there are notenough data points to determine a trend

Factor Findings (Line Items)Global knowledge has been assessed twice over the last five years there are notenough data points to determine a trend

Project Attachments (24)

Attachments File Size

2014 AAC Follow Up Review of Academic Assessment Plans-Computer InformationSystemsdocx

31KB

2016-17 CIS Findingsxlsx 28KB

2018 CIS-BBA Sustainability Mapxlsx 12KB

2018 Holistic Review CIS BBAxlsx 17KB

2020 CIS-BBA Course and Sustainability Mapxlsx 18KB

BAAS in CISpdf 279KB

CIS-BBA Fall 19 AoL Resultsdocx 112KB

COBA Undergraduate Course and Sustainability Maps4xlsx 23KB

Tarleton State University Page 22 of 23

On Wednesday March 4 2020 the findings were reviewed by Art Dearing KevinFulk Dennis Jones Del Nagy Leah Schultz Joseph Schuessler and Jason SharpbullDuring Fall 2019 students exceeded expectations on the aggregate result

Factor Findings (Line Items)During Fall 2019 students exceeded expectations on all factors

Compare and contrast both aggregate and factor findings for the current academicyear for the different campuses andor delivery modesAggregate Findings (Overall)During Fall 2019 students exceeded expectations on the aggregate result for alllocations except Stephenville

Factor Findings (Line Items)During Fall 2019 students exceeded expectations on some factors at all locations

Describe and interpret in detail the aggregate and factor historic assessment trendsAggregate Findings (Overall)Ethics has been assessed twice over the last five years there are not enough datapoints to determine a trend

Factor Findings (Line Items)Ethics has been assessed twice over the last five years there are not enough datapoints to determine a trend

Compare and contrast aggregate and factor trends for the different campusesandor delivery modesAggregate Findings (Overall)Ethics has been assessed twice over the last five years there are not enough datapoints to determine a trend

Factor Findings (Line Items)Ethics has been assessed twice over the last five years there are not enough datapoints to determine a trend

Tarleton State University Page 14 of 23

16 OutcomeTechnologyCIS students enrolled in classes at Stephenville Fort Worth Waco or enrolled in onlinecourses will efficiently use technology to solve business problems STRATEGIES Students willbe introduced to this knowledge and skill in BUSI 1301 2311 BCIS 1305 FINC 4301 BCIS 4350MKTG 3312 Students will develop this knowledge and skill in FINC 3301 BUSI 3312 4359 BCIS4350 3332 or 3333 3342 or 3343 3347 3389 4301 Students will master this knowledge in BCIS4350 Students will be assessed in BCIS 4350

Supported Initiatives (1)

GENERAL EDUCATION

Undergraduate Program EmpowerU Specific Knowledge Student Learning Outcome -Students will effectively use discipline specific technology

Action PlanACTION PLAN FROM SUMMER ANALYSIS 2018 amp13amp10During 2017-2018 four BBA-CISstudents were assessed for Technology KnowledgeSkills in BCIS 4350 The BBA-CIS AssessmentCommittee composed of Dearing Fulk and Jones recommended 2 actions to improve the learningof students related to Technology KnowledgeSkills Successful implementation of theserecommendations should improve the assessment results of the BBA-CIS students on theTechnology rubric SPRING 2020 UPDATE 1Prior to beginning of Fall 2018 the MCIS departmenthead needs to convene a meeting of the CIS faculty to develop a Technology rubric thatappropriately assesses the technology-related knowledge and skills of BBA CIS BS-CIS and BAAS-IT students was not implemented (Status Discontinued) 2Prior to beginning of Fall 2018 the MCISdepartment head needs to convene a meeting of faculty who are teaching BCIS 4350 todetermine the best method to assess technology knowledgeskills in BCIS 4350 was notimplemented (Status Discontinued) SPRING 2020 ACTION PLAN 1 amp13amp10On WednesdayMay 13 2020 action plans were developed by Art Dearing Kevin Fulk Dennis Jones Leah SchultzJoseph Schuessler and Jason Sharp These action plan items were developed in conjunction withthe Technology Action plan for the BAAS-IT and BS-CIS programs bullStudents met expectations onall factors however one factor suggested an area for improvement SPRING 2020 ACTION PLAN2 amp13amp10To insure the validity and reliability of our measurements faculty will develop andimplement a second measurement for this learning outcome This will be completed during thenext measurement cycle amp13amp10

Action Item 1 Created Due Status

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Prior to beginning of Fall 2018 the MCISdepartment head needs to convene a meetingof the CIS faculty to develop a Technologyrubric that appropriately assesses thetechnology-related knowledge and skills ofBBACIS BS-CIS and BAAS-IT students

232020

912018

Complete

Action Item 2Prior to beginning of Fall 2018 the MCISdepartment head needs to convene a meetingof faculty who are teaching BCIS 4350 todetermine the best method to assesstechnology knowledgeskills in BCIS 4350

Created232020

Due912018

StatusComplete

Action Item 3Beginning in Fall 2020 BCIS 4350 instructorswill provide students with ldquogoodrdquo and ldquobadrdquoexamples of professional documents

Created622020

Due912020

StatusIn Progress

Action Item 4Prior to the beginning of Fall 2020 thedepartment head will communicateexpectations related to action item 1 toinstructor(s) of BCIS 4350

Created622020

Due912020

StatusIn Progress

Action Item 5Prior to the beginning of Fall 2020 the CISfaculty will recommend to Dr Leah Schultz(CIS Representative on the COBA CurriculumCommittee) that BCIS 1305 be added as aprerequisite for BCIS 4350 This will improvethe technology related knowledge and skills ofstudents prior to their enrollment in BCIS 4350

Created622020

Due912020

StatusIn Progress

Action Item 6Prior to the beginning of Fall 2020 the CISfaculty will recommend to the AoL committeethat the Technology rubric be updated toreflect the following technology skills taught inBCIS 1305 These skills includeltbrgtCreate

Created622020

Due912020

StatusIn Progress

Tarleton State University Page 16 of 23

business documents with word processingsoftware using spelling and grammar checkformat and layout tables citations graphicsand mail mergeltbrgtCreate businessdocuments and analyze data with spreadsheetsoftware using (1) tables sorting filteringcharts and graphics pivot tables macros (2)statistical financial logical and look-upfunctions and formulas and (3) add-insltbrgtCreate business multimedia presentationswith presentation software using templateslists groups themes colors clip art picturestables transitions animation video charts andviewsltbrgtCreate databases and manage datawith database software using tables fieldsrelationships indexes keys views queriesforms reports and importexport functionsltbrgtIntegrate business software applicationsltbrgtUse ldquogoal seekingrdquo and ldquowhat-if analysisrdquoto solve problems and makeadjustmentsrecommendations in a businessenvironmentltbrgtSource ACGM Lower DivisionAcademic Course Guide Manual -Spring 2020page 50(httpreportcenterthecbstatetxusagency-publicationguidelines-manualslower-division-academic-course-guide-manual-spring-2020)ltbrgtltbrgt

161 MeasuresTechnology AssignmentOn each campusmodality students will complete a written assignment in BCIS 4350 Theseassignments will be evaluated according to the sustainability matrix by faculty members usingthe faculty developed technology rubric The professor of this course will report the data tothe Accreditation Program Manager who will enter the data into the Assurance of LearningSystemSOURCE OF EVIDENCERubric Scored Assignments - Academic Direct

Tarleton State University Page 17 of 23

1611 TargetsTechnology Target Partially Met

TARGET 75 of students will meet or exceed expectations for each rubric line item

FINDINGS See Document CIS-BBA Fall 19 AoL Results

ANALYSIS OFFINDINGS

Describe and interpret in detail both aggregate and factor findings for the currentacademic yearAggregate Findings (Overall)On Wednesday May 13 2020 the findings were reviewed by Art Dearing Kevin FulkDennis Jones Leah Schultz Joseph Schuessler and Jason SharpbullDuring Fall 2019 students exceeded expectations on the aggregate result

Factor Findings (Line Items)During Fall 2019 students exceeded expectations on all factors

Compare and contrast both aggregate and factor findings for the current academicyear for the different campuses andor delivery modesAggregate Findings (Overall)During Fall 2019 students exceeded expectations on the aggregate result for alllocations except Stephenville and online

Factor Findings (Line Items)During Fall 2019 students exceeded expectations on some factors at all locations

Describe and interpret in detail the aggregate and factor historic assessment trendsAggregate Findings (Overall)Technology has been assessed twice over the last five years there are not enoughdata points to determine a trend

Factor Findings (Line Items)Technology has been assessed twice over the last five years there are not enoughdata points to determine a trend

Compare and contrast aggregate and factor trends for the different campusesandor delivery modes

Tarleton State University Page 18 of 23

Aggregate Findings (Overall)Technology has been assessed twice over the last five years there are not enoughdata points to determine a trend

Factor Findings (Line Items)Technology has been assessed twice over the last five years there are not enoughdata points to determine a trend

17 OutcomeGlobalCIS students enrolled in classes at Stephenville Fort Worth Waco or enrolled in onlinecourses will apply a global perspective to make business decisions ltbrgtSTRATEGIESltbrgtStudents will be introduced to this knowledge and skill in BUSI 1301 ECON 2301 2302ACCT 2301 BCIS 1305 FINC 4301 MGMT 3300 MKTG 3312 ltbrgtStudents will develop thisknowledge and skill in ECON 2301 2302 FINC 3301 4301 BUSI 4359 MGMT 3300 BCIS 4355ltbrgtStudents will master this knowledge in BUSI 4344 or FINC 4301 or ECON 4301 BCIS 4355Students will be assessed in BCIS 4350ltbrgtltbrgt

Supported Initiatives (1)

GENERAL EDUCATION

Undergraduate Program EmpowerU Globalization and Diversity Student LearningOutcome - Students will respect different viewpoints and cultures

Action PlanACTION PLAN FROM SUMMER 2018 ANALYSIS 2018 amp13amp10During 2017-2018 seven BBA-CISstudents were assessed for Global Knowledge in BUSI 4344 ECON 4301 or FINC 4301 The BBA-CIS Assessment Committee composed of Dearing Fulk and Jones recommended 2 actions toimprove the learning of students related to Global Knowledge Successful implementation of theserecommendations should improve the assessment results of the BBA-CIS students on the Globalrubric SPRING 2020 UPDATE 1Beginning in Spring 2019 assess global knowledge in BCIS 4355was not implemented because BCIS 4355 was not offered and global knowledge was assessed inBCIS 4350 during Fall 2019 In the future global knowledge will be assessed in BCIS 4355 (StatusDiscontinued) 2Prior to the beginning of Spring 2019 the MCIS department head needs toconvene a meeting of faculty who are teaching BCIS 4355 to determine the best method to assessethics in BCIS 4354 was not implemented because BCIS 4355 was not offered (Status

Tarleton State University Page 19 of 23

Discontinued) SPRING 2020 ACTION PLAN 1 amp13amp10On Wednesday March 4 2020 actionplans were developed by Art Dearing Kevin Fulk Dennis Jones Del Nagy Leah Schultz JosephSchuessler and Jason Sharp Students met expectations on all factors However the CIS facultymembers believe that offering BCIS 4355 will enhance student learning of IT-related globalknowledge SPRING 2020 ACTION PLAN 2 amp13amp10To insure the validity and reliability of ourmeasurements faculty will develop and implement a second measurement for this learningoutcome This will be completed during the next measurement cycle amp13amp10

Action Item 1Beginning in Spring 2019 assess globalknowledge in BCIS 4355

Created232020

Due912019

StatusComplete

Action Item 2Prior to the beginning of Spring 2019 the MCISdepartment head needs to convene a meetingof faculty who are teaching BCIS 4355 todetermine the best method to assess ethics inBCIS 4354

Created232020

Due912019

StatusComplete

Action Item 3Prior to Spring 2021 the department head willschedule a section of BCIS 4355 to be offeredin Spring 2021

Created622020

Due1152021

StatusPlanned

Action Item 4Beginning in Spring 2021 global knowledge willbe assessed using the COBA direct measureassessment tool

Created622020

Due1152021

StatusPlanned

Action Item 5Prior to the beginning of Spring 2021 thedepartment head will communicateexpectations related to action item 2 toinstructor(s) of BCIS 4355

Created622020

Due1152021

StatusPlanned

171 MeasuresGlobal AssignmentOn each campusmodality students will complete a written assignment in BCIS 4350 Theassignments will be evaluated according to the sustainability matrix by faculty members using

Tarleton State University Page 20 of 23

the faculty developed global rubric The professor of this course will report the data to theAccreditation Program Manager who will enter the data into the Assurance of LearningSystemSOURCE OF EVIDENCERubric Graded Reflection - Academic Direct

1711 TargetsGlobal Target Exceeded

TARGET 75 of students will meet or exceed expectations for each rubric line item

FINDINGS See Document CIS-BBA Fall 19 AoL Results

ANALYSIS OFFINDINGS

Describe and interpret in detail both aggregate and factor findings for the currentacademic yearAggregate Findings (Overall)On Wednesday March 4 2020 the findings were reviewed by Art Dearing KevinFulk Dennis Jones Del Nagy Leah Schultz Joseph Schuessler and Jason SharpbullDuring Fall 2019 students exceeded expectations on the aggregate result

Factor Findings (Line Items)During Fall 2019 students exceeded expectations on all factors

Compare and contrast both aggregate and factor findings for the current academicyear for the different campuses andor delivery modesAggregate Findings (Overall)During Fall 2019 students exceeded expectations on the aggregate result for alllocations

Factor Findings (Line Items)During Fall 2019 students exceeded expectations on all factors at all locations

Describe and interpret in detail the aggregate and factor historic assessment trendsAggregate Findings (Overall)Global knowledge has been assessed twice over the last five years there are notenough data points to determine a trend

Tarleton State University Page 21 of 23

Factor Findings (Line Items)Global knowledge has been assessed twice over the last five years there are notenough data points to determine a trend

Compare and contrast aggregate and factor trends for the different campusesandor delivery modesAggregate Findings (Overall)Global knowledge has been assessed twice over the last five years there are notenough data points to determine a trend

Factor Findings (Line Items)Global knowledge has been assessed twice over the last five years there are notenough data points to determine a trend

Project Attachments (24)

Attachments File Size

2014 AAC Follow Up Review of Academic Assessment Plans-Computer InformationSystemsdocx

31KB

2016-17 CIS Findingsxlsx 28KB

2018 CIS-BBA Sustainability Mapxlsx 12KB

2018 Holistic Review CIS BBAxlsx 17KB

2020 CIS-BBA Course and Sustainability Mapxlsx 18KB

BAAS in CISpdf 279KB

CIS-BBA Fall 19 AoL Resultsdocx 112KB

COBA Undergraduate Course and Sustainability Maps4xlsx 23KB

Tarleton State University Page 22 of 23

16 OutcomeTechnologyCIS students enrolled in classes at Stephenville Fort Worth Waco or enrolled in onlinecourses will efficiently use technology to solve business problems STRATEGIES Students willbe introduced to this knowledge and skill in BUSI 1301 2311 BCIS 1305 FINC 4301 BCIS 4350MKTG 3312 Students will develop this knowledge and skill in FINC 3301 BUSI 3312 4359 BCIS4350 3332 or 3333 3342 or 3343 3347 3389 4301 Students will master this knowledge in BCIS4350 Students will be assessed in BCIS 4350

Supported Initiatives (1)

GENERAL EDUCATION

Undergraduate Program EmpowerU Specific Knowledge Student Learning Outcome -Students will effectively use discipline specific technology

Action PlanACTION PLAN FROM SUMMER ANALYSIS 2018 amp13amp10During 2017-2018 four BBA-CISstudents were assessed for Technology KnowledgeSkills in BCIS 4350 The BBA-CIS AssessmentCommittee composed of Dearing Fulk and Jones recommended 2 actions to improve the learningof students related to Technology KnowledgeSkills Successful implementation of theserecommendations should improve the assessment results of the BBA-CIS students on theTechnology rubric SPRING 2020 UPDATE 1Prior to beginning of Fall 2018 the MCIS departmenthead needs to convene a meeting of the CIS faculty to develop a Technology rubric thatappropriately assesses the technology-related knowledge and skills of BBA CIS BS-CIS and BAAS-IT students was not implemented (Status Discontinued) 2Prior to beginning of Fall 2018 the MCISdepartment head needs to convene a meeting of faculty who are teaching BCIS 4350 todetermine the best method to assess technology knowledgeskills in BCIS 4350 was notimplemented (Status Discontinued) SPRING 2020 ACTION PLAN 1 amp13amp10On WednesdayMay 13 2020 action plans were developed by Art Dearing Kevin Fulk Dennis Jones Leah SchultzJoseph Schuessler and Jason Sharp These action plan items were developed in conjunction withthe Technology Action plan for the BAAS-IT and BS-CIS programs bullStudents met expectations onall factors however one factor suggested an area for improvement SPRING 2020 ACTION PLAN2 amp13amp10To insure the validity and reliability of our measurements faculty will develop andimplement a second measurement for this learning outcome This will be completed during thenext measurement cycle amp13amp10

Action Item 1 Created Due Status

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Prior to beginning of Fall 2018 the MCISdepartment head needs to convene a meetingof the CIS faculty to develop a Technologyrubric that appropriately assesses thetechnology-related knowledge and skills ofBBACIS BS-CIS and BAAS-IT students

232020

912018

Complete

Action Item 2Prior to beginning of Fall 2018 the MCISdepartment head needs to convene a meetingof faculty who are teaching BCIS 4350 todetermine the best method to assesstechnology knowledgeskills in BCIS 4350

Created232020

Due912018

StatusComplete

Action Item 3Beginning in Fall 2020 BCIS 4350 instructorswill provide students with ldquogoodrdquo and ldquobadrdquoexamples of professional documents

Created622020

Due912020

StatusIn Progress

Action Item 4Prior to the beginning of Fall 2020 thedepartment head will communicateexpectations related to action item 1 toinstructor(s) of BCIS 4350

Created622020

Due912020

StatusIn Progress

Action Item 5Prior to the beginning of Fall 2020 the CISfaculty will recommend to Dr Leah Schultz(CIS Representative on the COBA CurriculumCommittee) that BCIS 1305 be added as aprerequisite for BCIS 4350 This will improvethe technology related knowledge and skills ofstudents prior to their enrollment in BCIS 4350

Created622020

Due912020

StatusIn Progress

Action Item 6Prior to the beginning of Fall 2020 the CISfaculty will recommend to the AoL committeethat the Technology rubric be updated toreflect the following technology skills taught inBCIS 1305 These skills includeltbrgtCreate

Created622020

Due912020

StatusIn Progress

Tarleton State University Page 16 of 23

business documents with word processingsoftware using spelling and grammar checkformat and layout tables citations graphicsand mail mergeltbrgtCreate businessdocuments and analyze data with spreadsheetsoftware using (1) tables sorting filteringcharts and graphics pivot tables macros (2)statistical financial logical and look-upfunctions and formulas and (3) add-insltbrgtCreate business multimedia presentationswith presentation software using templateslists groups themes colors clip art picturestables transitions animation video charts andviewsltbrgtCreate databases and manage datawith database software using tables fieldsrelationships indexes keys views queriesforms reports and importexport functionsltbrgtIntegrate business software applicationsltbrgtUse ldquogoal seekingrdquo and ldquowhat-if analysisrdquoto solve problems and makeadjustmentsrecommendations in a businessenvironmentltbrgtSource ACGM Lower DivisionAcademic Course Guide Manual -Spring 2020page 50(httpreportcenterthecbstatetxusagency-publicationguidelines-manualslower-division-academic-course-guide-manual-spring-2020)ltbrgtltbrgt

161 MeasuresTechnology AssignmentOn each campusmodality students will complete a written assignment in BCIS 4350 Theseassignments will be evaluated according to the sustainability matrix by faculty members usingthe faculty developed technology rubric The professor of this course will report the data tothe Accreditation Program Manager who will enter the data into the Assurance of LearningSystemSOURCE OF EVIDENCERubric Scored Assignments - Academic Direct

Tarleton State University Page 17 of 23

1611 TargetsTechnology Target Partially Met

TARGET 75 of students will meet or exceed expectations for each rubric line item

FINDINGS See Document CIS-BBA Fall 19 AoL Results

ANALYSIS OFFINDINGS

Describe and interpret in detail both aggregate and factor findings for the currentacademic yearAggregate Findings (Overall)On Wednesday May 13 2020 the findings were reviewed by Art Dearing Kevin FulkDennis Jones Leah Schultz Joseph Schuessler and Jason SharpbullDuring Fall 2019 students exceeded expectations on the aggregate result

Factor Findings (Line Items)During Fall 2019 students exceeded expectations on all factors

Compare and contrast both aggregate and factor findings for the current academicyear for the different campuses andor delivery modesAggregate Findings (Overall)During Fall 2019 students exceeded expectations on the aggregate result for alllocations except Stephenville and online

Factor Findings (Line Items)During Fall 2019 students exceeded expectations on some factors at all locations

Describe and interpret in detail the aggregate and factor historic assessment trendsAggregate Findings (Overall)Technology has been assessed twice over the last five years there are not enoughdata points to determine a trend

Factor Findings (Line Items)Technology has been assessed twice over the last five years there are not enoughdata points to determine a trend

Compare and contrast aggregate and factor trends for the different campusesandor delivery modes

Tarleton State University Page 18 of 23

Aggregate Findings (Overall)Technology has been assessed twice over the last five years there are not enoughdata points to determine a trend

Factor Findings (Line Items)Technology has been assessed twice over the last five years there are not enoughdata points to determine a trend

17 OutcomeGlobalCIS students enrolled in classes at Stephenville Fort Worth Waco or enrolled in onlinecourses will apply a global perspective to make business decisions ltbrgtSTRATEGIESltbrgtStudents will be introduced to this knowledge and skill in BUSI 1301 ECON 2301 2302ACCT 2301 BCIS 1305 FINC 4301 MGMT 3300 MKTG 3312 ltbrgtStudents will develop thisknowledge and skill in ECON 2301 2302 FINC 3301 4301 BUSI 4359 MGMT 3300 BCIS 4355ltbrgtStudents will master this knowledge in BUSI 4344 or FINC 4301 or ECON 4301 BCIS 4355Students will be assessed in BCIS 4350ltbrgtltbrgt

Supported Initiatives (1)

GENERAL EDUCATION

Undergraduate Program EmpowerU Globalization and Diversity Student LearningOutcome - Students will respect different viewpoints and cultures

Action PlanACTION PLAN FROM SUMMER 2018 ANALYSIS 2018 amp13amp10During 2017-2018 seven BBA-CISstudents were assessed for Global Knowledge in BUSI 4344 ECON 4301 or FINC 4301 The BBA-CIS Assessment Committee composed of Dearing Fulk and Jones recommended 2 actions toimprove the learning of students related to Global Knowledge Successful implementation of theserecommendations should improve the assessment results of the BBA-CIS students on the Globalrubric SPRING 2020 UPDATE 1Beginning in Spring 2019 assess global knowledge in BCIS 4355was not implemented because BCIS 4355 was not offered and global knowledge was assessed inBCIS 4350 during Fall 2019 In the future global knowledge will be assessed in BCIS 4355 (StatusDiscontinued) 2Prior to the beginning of Spring 2019 the MCIS department head needs toconvene a meeting of faculty who are teaching BCIS 4355 to determine the best method to assessethics in BCIS 4354 was not implemented because BCIS 4355 was not offered (Status

Tarleton State University Page 19 of 23

Discontinued) SPRING 2020 ACTION PLAN 1 amp13amp10On Wednesday March 4 2020 actionplans were developed by Art Dearing Kevin Fulk Dennis Jones Del Nagy Leah Schultz JosephSchuessler and Jason Sharp Students met expectations on all factors However the CIS facultymembers believe that offering BCIS 4355 will enhance student learning of IT-related globalknowledge SPRING 2020 ACTION PLAN 2 amp13amp10To insure the validity and reliability of ourmeasurements faculty will develop and implement a second measurement for this learningoutcome This will be completed during the next measurement cycle amp13amp10

Action Item 1Beginning in Spring 2019 assess globalknowledge in BCIS 4355

Created232020

Due912019

StatusComplete

Action Item 2Prior to the beginning of Spring 2019 the MCISdepartment head needs to convene a meetingof faculty who are teaching BCIS 4355 todetermine the best method to assess ethics inBCIS 4354

Created232020

Due912019

StatusComplete

Action Item 3Prior to Spring 2021 the department head willschedule a section of BCIS 4355 to be offeredin Spring 2021

Created622020

Due1152021

StatusPlanned

Action Item 4Beginning in Spring 2021 global knowledge willbe assessed using the COBA direct measureassessment tool

Created622020

Due1152021

StatusPlanned

Action Item 5Prior to the beginning of Spring 2021 thedepartment head will communicateexpectations related to action item 2 toinstructor(s) of BCIS 4355

Created622020

Due1152021

StatusPlanned

171 MeasuresGlobal AssignmentOn each campusmodality students will complete a written assignment in BCIS 4350 Theassignments will be evaluated according to the sustainability matrix by faculty members using

Tarleton State University Page 20 of 23

the faculty developed global rubric The professor of this course will report the data to theAccreditation Program Manager who will enter the data into the Assurance of LearningSystemSOURCE OF EVIDENCERubric Graded Reflection - Academic Direct

1711 TargetsGlobal Target Exceeded

TARGET 75 of students will meet or exceed expectations for each rubric line item

FINDINGS See Document CIS-BBA Fall 19 AoL Results

ANALYSIS OFFINDINGS

Describe and interpret in detail both aggregate and factor findings for the currentacademic yearAggregate Findings (Overall)On Wednesday March 4 2020 the findings were reviewed by Art Dearing KevinFulk Dennis Jones Del Nagy Leah Schultz Joseph Schuessler and Jason SharpbullDuring Fall 2019 students exceeded expectations on the aggregate result

Factor Findings (Line Items)During Fall 2019 students exceeded expectations on all factors

Compare and contrast both aggregate and factor findings for the current academicyear for the different campuses andor delivery modesAggregate Findings (Overall)During Fall 2019 students exceeded expectations on the aggregate result for alllocations

Factor Findings (Line Items)During Fall 2019 students exceeded expectations on all factors at all locations

Describe and interpret in detail the aggregate and factor historic assessment trendsAggregate Findings (Overall)Global knowledge has been assessed twice over the last five years there are notenough data points to determine a trend

Tarleton State University Page 21 of 23

Factor Findings (Line Items)Global knowledge has been assessed twice over the last five years there are notenough data points to determine a trend

Compare and contrast aggregate and factor trends for the different campusesandor delivery modesAggregate Findings (Overall)Global knowledge has been assessed twice over the last five years there are notenough data points to determine a trend

Factor Findings (Line Items)Global knowledge has been assessed twice over the last five years there are notenough data points to determine a trend

Project Attachments (24)

Attachments File Size

2014 AAC Follow Up Review of Academic Assessment Plans-Computer InformationSystemsdocx

31KB

2016-17 CIS Findingsxlsx 28KB

2018 CIS-BBA Sustainability Mapxlsx 12KB

2018 Holistic Review CIS BBAxlsx 17KB

2020 CIS-BBA Course and Sustainability Mapxlsx 18KB

BAAS in CISpdf 279KB

CIS-BBA Fall 19 AoL Resultsdocx 112KB

COBA Undergraduate Course and Sustainability Maps4xlsx 23KB

Tarleton State University Page 22 of 23

Prior to beginning of Fall 2018 the MCISdepartment head needs to convene a meetingof the CIS faculty to develop a Technologyrubric that appropriately assesses thetechnology-related knowledge and skills ofBBACIS BS-CIS and BAAS-IT students

232020

912018

Complete

Action Item 2Prior to beginning of Fall 2018 the MCISdepartment head needs to convene a meetingof faculty who are teaching BCIS 4350 todetermine the best method to assesstechnology knowledgeskills in BCIS 4350

Created232020

Due912018

StatusComplete

Action Item 3Beginning in Fall 2020 BCIS 4350 instructorswill provide students with ldquogoodrdquo and ldquobadrdquoexamples of professional documents

Created622020

Due912020

StatusIn Progress

Action Item 4Prior to the beginning of Fall 2020 thedepartment head will communicateexpectations related to action item 1 toinstructor(s) of BCIS 4350

Created622020

Due912020

StatusIn Progress

Action Item 5Prior to the beginning of Fall 2020 the CISfaculty will recommend to Dr Leah Schultz(CIS Representative on the COBA CurriculumCommittee) that BCIS 1305 be added as aprerequisite for BCIS 4350 This will improvethe technology related knowledge and skills ofstudents prior to their enrollment in BCIS 4350

Created622020

Due912020

StatusIn Progress

Action Item 6Prior to the beginning of Fall 2020 the CISfaculty will recommend to the AoL committeethat the Technology rubric be updated toreflect the following technology skills taught inBCIS 1305 These skills includeltbrgtCreate

Created622020

Due912020

StatusIn Progress

Tarleton State University Page 16 of 23

business documents with word processingsoftware using spelling and grammar checkformat and layout tables citations graphicsand mail mergeltbrgtCreate businessdocuments and analyze data with spreadsheetsoftware using (1) tables sorting filteringcharts and graphics pivot tables macros (2)statistical financial logical and look-upfunctions and formulas and (3) add-insltbrgtCreate business multimedia presentationswith presentation software using templateslists groups themes colors clip art picturestables transitions animation video charts andviewsltbrgtCreate databases and manage datawith database software using tables fieldsrelationships indexes keys views queriesforms reports and importexport functionsltbrgtIntegrate business software applicationsltbrgtUse ldquogoal seekingrdquo and ldquowhat-if analysisrdquoto solve problems and makeadjustmentsrecommendations in a businessenvironmentltbrgtSource ACGM Lower DivisionAcademic Course Guide Manual -Spring 2020page 50(httpreportcenterthecbstatetxusagency-publicationguidelines-manualslower-division-academic-course-guide-manual-spring-2020)ltbrgtltbrgt

161 MeasuresTechnology AssignmentOn each campusmodality students will complete a written assignment in BCIS 4350 Theseassignments will be evaluated according to the sustainability matrix by faculty members usingthe faculty developed technology rubric The professor of this course will report the data tothe Accreditation Program Manager who will enter the data into the Assurance of LearningSystemSOURCE OF EVIDENCERubric Scored Assignments - Academic Direct

Tarleton State University Page 17 of 23

1611 TargetsTechnology Target Partially Met

TARGET 75 of students will meet or exceed expectations for each rubric line item

FINDINGS See Document CIS-BBA Fall 19 AoL Results

ANALYSIS OFFINDINGS

Describe and interpret in detail both aggregate and factor findings for the currentacademic yearAggregate Findings (Overall)On Wednesday May 13 2020 the findings were reviewed by Art Dearing Kevin FulkDennis Jones Leah Schultz Joseph Schuessler and Jason SharpbullDuring Fall 2019 students exceeded expectations on the aggregate result

Factor Findings (Line Items)During Fall 2019 students exceeded expectations on all factors

Compare and contrast both aggregate and factor findings for the current academicyear for the different campuses andor delivery modesAggregate Findings (Overall)During Fall 2019 students exceeded expectations on the aggregate result for alllocations except Stephenville and online

Factor Findings (Line Items)During Fall 2019 students exceeded expectations on some factors at all locations

Describe and interpret in detail the aggregate and factor historic assessment trendsAggregate Findings (Overall)Technology has been assessed twice over the last five years there are not enoughdata points to determine a trend

Factor Findings (Line Items)Technology has been assessed twice over the last five years there are not enoughdata points to determine a trend

Compare and contrast aggregate and factor trends for the different campusesandor delivery modes

Tarleton State University Page 18 of 23

Aggregate Findings (Overall)Technology has been assessed twice over the last five years there are not enoughdata points to determine a trend

Factor Findings (Line Items)Technology has been assessed twice over the last five years there are not enoughdata points to determine a trend

17 OutcomeGlobalCIS students enrolled in classes at Stephenville Fort Worth Waco or enrolled in onlinecourses will apply a global perspective to make business decisions ltbrgtSTRATEGIESltbrgtStudents will be introduced to this knowledge and skill in BUSI 1301 ECON 2301 2302ACCT 2301 BCIS 1305 FINC 4301 MGMT 3300 MKTG 3312 ltbrgtStudents will develop thisknowledge and skill in ECON 2301 2302 FINC 3301 4301 BUSI 4359 MGMT 3300 BCIS 4355ltbrgtStudents will master this knowledge in BUSI 4344 or FINC 4301 or ECON 4301 BCIS 4355Students will be assessed in BCIS 4350ltbrgtltbrgt

Supported Initiatives (1)

GENERAL EDUCATION

Undergraduate Program EmpowerU Globalization and Diversity Student LearningOutcome - Students will respect different viewpoints and cultures

Action PlanACTION PLAN FROM SUMMER 2018 ANALYSIS 2018 amp13amp10During 2017-2018 seven BBA-CISstudents were assessed for Global Knowledge in BUSI 4344 ECON 4301 or FINC 4301 The BBA-CIS Assessment Committee composed of Dearing Fulk and Jones recommended 2 actions toimprove the learning of students related to Global Knowledge Successful implementation of theserecommendations should improve the assessment results of the BBA-CIS students on the Globalrubric SPRING 2020 UPDATE 1Beginning in Spring 2019 assess global knowledge in BCIS 4355was not implemented because BCIS 4355 was not offered and global knowledge was assessed inBCIS 4350 during Fall 2019 In the future global knowledge will be assessed in BCIS 4355 (StatusDiscontinued) 2Prior to the beginning of Spring 2019 the MCIS department head needs toconvene a meeting of faculty who are teaching BCIS 4355 to determine the best method to assessethics in BCIS 4354 was not implemented because BCIS 4355 was not offered (Status

Tarleton State University Page 19 of 23

Discontinued) SPRING 2020 ACTION PLAN 1 amp13amp10On Wednesday March 4 2020 actionplans were developed by Art Dearing Kevin Fulk Dennis Jones Del Nagy Leah Schultz JosephSchuessler and Jason Sharp Students met expectations on all factors However the CIS facultymembers believe that offering BCIS 4355 will enhance student learning of IT-related globalknowledge SPRING 2020 ACTION PLAN 2 amp13amp10To insure the validity and reliability of ourmeasurements faculty will develop and implement a second measurement for this learningoutcome This will be completed during the next measurement cycle amp13amp10

Action Item 1Beginning in Spring 2019 assess globalknowledge in BCIS 4355

Created232020

Due912019

StatusComplete

Action Item 2Prior to the beginning of Spring 2019 the MCISdepartment head needs to convene a meetingof faculty who are teaching BCIS 4355 todetermine the best method to assess ethics inBCIS 4354

Created232020

Due912019

StatusComplete

Action Item 3Prior to Spring 2021 the department head willschedule a section of BCIS 4355 to be offeredin Spring 2021

Created622020

Due1152021

StatusPlanned

Action Item 4Beginning in Spring 2021 global knowledge willbe assessed using the COBA direct measureassessment tool

Created622020

Due1152021

StatusPlanned

Action Item 5Prior to the beginning of Spring 2021 thedepartment head will communicateexpectations related to action item 2 toinstructor(s) of BCIS 4355

Created622020

Due1152021

StatusPlanned

171 MeasuresGlobal AssignmentOn each campusmodality students will complete a written assignment in BCIS 4350 Theassignments will be evaluated according to the sustainability matrix by faculty members using

Tarleton State University Page 20 of 23

the faculty developed global rubric The professor of this course will report the data to theAccreditation Program Manager who will enter the data into the Assurance of LearningSystemSOURCE OF EVIDENCERubric Graded Reflection - Academic Direct

1711 TargetsGlobal Target Exceeded

TARGET 75 of students will meet or exceed expectations for each rubric line item

FINDINGS See Document CIS-BBA Fall 19 AoL Results

ANALYSIS OFFINDINGS

Describe and interpret in detail both aggregate and factor findings for the currentacademic yearAggregate Findings (Overall)On Wednesday March 4 2020 the findings were reviewed by Art Dearing KevinFulk Dennis Jones Del Nagy Leah Schultz Joseph Schuessler and Jason SharpbullDuring Fall 2019 students exceeded expectations on the aggregate result

Factor Findings (Line Items)During Fall 2019 students exceeded expectations on all factors

Compare and contrast both aggregate and factor findings for the current academicyear for the different campuses andor delivery modesAggregate Findings (Overall)During Fall 2019 students exceeded expectations on the aggregate result for alllocations

Factor Findings (Line Items)During Fall 2019 students exceeded expectations on all factors at all locations

Describe and interpret in detail the aggregate and factor historic assessment trendsAggregate Findings (Overall)Global knowledge has been assessed twice over the last five years there are notenough data points to determine a trend

Tarleton State University Page 21 of 23

Factor Findings (Line Items)Global knowledge has been assessed twice over the last five years there are notenough data points to determine a trend

Compare and contrast aggregate and factor trends for the different campusesandor delivery modesAggregate Findings (Overall)Global knowledge has been assessed twice over the last five years there are notenough data points to determine a trend

Factor Findings (Line Items)Global knowledge has been assessed twice over the last five years there are notenough data points to determine a trend

Project Attachments (24)

Attachments File Size

2014 AAC Follow Up Review of Academic Assessment Plans-Computer InformationSystemsdocx

31KB

2016-17 CIS Findingsxlsx 28KB

2018 CIS-BBA Sustainability Mapxlsx 12KB

2018 Holistic Review CIS BBAxlsx 17KB

2020 CIS-BBA Course and Sustainability Mapxlsx 18KB

BAAS in CISpdf 279KB

CIS-BBA Fall 19 AoL Resultsdocx 112KB

COBA Undergraduate Course and Sustainability Maps4xlsx 23KB

Tarleton State University Page 22 of 23

business documents with word processingsoftware using spelling and grammar checkformat and layout tables citations graphicsand mail mergeltbrgtCreate businessdocuments and analyze data with spreadsheetsoftware using (1) tables sorting filteringcharts and graphics pivot tables macros (2)statistical financial logical and look-upfunctions and formulas and (3) add-insltbrgtCreate business multimedia presentationswith presentation software using templateslists groups themes colors clip art picturestables transitions animation video charts andviewsltbrgtCreate databases and manage datawith database software using tables fieldsrelationships indexes keys views queriesforms reports and importexport functionsltbrgtIntegrate business software applicationsltbrgtUse ldquogoal seekingrdquo and ldquowhat-if analysisrdquoto solve problems and makeadjustmentsrecommendations in a businessenvironmentltbrgtSource ACGM Lower DivisionAcademic Course Guide Manual -Spring 2020page 50(httpreportcenterthecbstatetxusagency-publicationguidelines-manualslower-division-academic-course-guide-manual-spring-2020)ltbrgtltbrgt

161 MeasuresTechnology AssignmentOn each campusmodality students will complete a written assignment in BCIS 4350 Theseassignments will be evaluated according to the sustainability matrix by faculty members usingthe faculty developed technology rubric The professor of this course will report the data tothe Accreditation Program Manager who will enter the data into the Assurance of LearningSystemSOURCE OF EVIDENCERubric Scored Assignments - Academic Direct

Tarleton State University Page 17 of 23

1611 TargetsTechnology Target Partially Met

TARGET 75 of students will meet or exceed expectations for each rubric line item

FINDINGS See Document CIS-BBA Fall 19 AoL Results

ANALYSIS OFFINDINGS

Describe and interpret in detail both aggregate and factor findings for the currentacademic yearAggregate Findings (Overall)On Wednesday May 13 2020 the findings were reviewed by Art Dearing Kevin FulkDennis Jones Leah Schultz Joseph Schuessler and Jason SharpbullDuring Fall 2019 students exceeded expectations on the aggregate result

Factor Findings (Line Items)During Fall 2019 students exceeded expectations on all factors

Compare and contrast both aggregate and factor findings for the current academicyear for the different campuses andor delivery modesAggregate Findings (Overall)During Fall 2019 students exceeded expectations on the aggregate result for alllocations except Stephenville and online

Factor Findings (Line Items)During Fall 2019 students exceeded expectations on some factors at all locations

Describe and interpret in detail the aggregate and factor historic assessment trendsAggregate Findings (Overall)Technology has been assessed twice over the last five years there are not enoughdata points to determine a trend

Factor Findings (Line Items)Technology has been assessed twice over the last five years there are not enoughdata points to determine a trend

Compare and contrast aggregate and factor trends for the different campusesandor delivery modes

Tarleton State University Page 18 of 23

Aggregate Findings (Overall)Technology has been assessed twice over the last five years there are not enoughdata points to determine a trend

Factor Findings (Line Items)Technology has been assessed twice over the last five years there are not enoughdata points to determine a trend

17 OutcomeGlobalCIS students enrolled in classes at Stephenville Fort Worth Waco or enrolled in onlinecourses will apply a global perspective to make business decisions ltbrgtSTRATEGIESltbrgtStudents will be introduced to this knowledge and skill in BUSI 1301 ECON 2301 2302ACCT 2301 BCIS 1305 FINC 4301 MGMT 3300 MKTG 3312 ltbrgtStudents will develop thisknowledge and skill in ECON 2301 2302 FINC 3301 4301 BUSI 4359 MGMT 3300 BCIS 4355ltbrgtStudents will master this knowledge in BUSI 4344 or FINC 4301 or ECON 4301 BCIS 4355Students will be assessed in BCIS 4350ltbrgtltbrgt

Supported Initiatives (1)

GENERAL EDUCATION

Undergraduate Program EmpowerU Globalization and Diversity Student LearningOutcome - Students will respect different viewpoints and cultures

Action PlanACTION PLAN FROM SUMMER 2018 ANALYSIS 2018 amp13amp10During 2017-2018 seven BBA-CISstudents were assessed for Global Knowledge in BUSI 4344 ECON 4301 or FINC 4301 The BBA-CIS Assessment Committee composed of Dearing Fulk and Jones recommended 2 actions toimprove the learning of students related to Global Knowledge Successful implementation of theserecommendations should improve the assessment results of the BBA-CIS students on the Globalrubric SPRING 2020 UPDATE 1Beginning in Spring 2019 assess global knowledge in BCIS 4355was not implemented because BCIS 4355 was not offered and global knowledge was assessed inBCIS 4350 during Fall 2019 In the future global knowledge will be assessed in BCIS 4355 (StatusDiscontinued) 2Prior to the beginning of Spring 2019 the MCIS department head needs toconvene a meeting of faculty who are teaching BCIS 4355 to determine the best method to assessethics in BCIS 4354 was not implemented because BCIS 4355 was not offered (Status

Tarleton State University Page 19 of 23

Discontinued) SPRING 2020 ACTION PLAN 1 amp13amp10On Wednesday March 4 2020 actionplans were developed by Art Dearing Kevin Fulk Dennis Jones Del Nagy Leah Schultz JosephSchuessler and Jason Sharp Students met expectations on all factors However the CIS facultymembers believe that offering BCIS 4355 will enhance student learning of IT-related globalknowledge SPRING 2020 ACTION PLAN 2 amp13amp10To insure the validity and reliability of ourmeasurements faculty will develop and implement a second measurement for this learningoutcome This will be completed during the next measurement cycle amp13amp10

Action Item 1Beginning in Spring 2019 assess globalknowledge in BCIS 4355

Created232020

Due912019

StatusComplete

Action Item 2Prior to the beginning of Spring 2019 the MCISdepartment head needs to convene a meetingof faculty who are teaching BCIS 4355 todetermine the best method to assess ethics inBCIS 4354

Created232020

Due912019

StatusComplete

Action Item 3Prior to Spring 2021 the department head willschedule a section of BCIS 4355 to be offeredin Spring 2021

Created622020

Due1152021

StatusPlanned

Action Item 4Beginning in Spring 2021 global knowledge willbe assessed using the COBA direct measureassessment tool

Created622020

Due1152021

StatusPlanned

Action Item 5Prior to the beginning of Spring 2021 thedepartment head will communicateexpectations related to action item 2 toinstructor(s) of BCIS 4355

Created622020

Due1152021

StatusPlanned

171 MeasuresGlobal AssignmentOn each campusmodality students will complete a written assignment in BCIS 4350 Theassignments will be evaluated according to the sustainability matrix by faculty members using

Tarleton State University Page 20 of 23

the faculty developed global rubric The professor of this course will report the data to theAccreditation Program Manager who will enter the data into the Assurance of LearningSystemSOURCE OF EVIDENCERubric Graded Reflection - Academic Direct

1711 TargetsGlobal Target Exceeded

TARGET 75 of students will meet or exceed expectations for each rubric line item

FINDINGS See Document CIS-BBA Fall 19 AoL Results

ANALYSIS OFFINDINGS

Describe and interpret in detail both aggregate and factor findings for the currentacademic yearAggregate Findings (Overall)On Wednesday March 4 2020 the findings were reviewed by Art Dearing KevinFulk Dennis Jones Del Nagy Leah Schultz Joseph Schuessler and Jason SharpbullDuring Fall 2019 students exceeded expectations on the aggregate result

Factor Findings (Line Items)During Fall 2019 students exceeded expectations on all factors

Compare and contrast both aggregate and factor findings for the current academicyear for the different campuses andor delivery modesAggregate Findings (Overall)During Fall 2019 students exceeded expectations on the aggregate result for alllocations

Factor Findings (Line Items)During Fall 2019 students exceeded expectations on all factors at all locations

Describe and interpret in detail the aggregate and factor historic assessment trendsAggregate Findings (Overall)Global knowledge has been assessed twice over the last five years there are notenough data points to determine a trend

Tarleton State University Page 21 of 23

Factor Findings (Line Items)Global knowledge has been assessed twice over the last five years there are notenough data points to determine a trend

Compare and contrast aggregate and factor trends for the different campusesandor delivery modesAggregate Findings (Overall)Global knowledge has been assessed twice over the last five years there are notenough data points to determine a trend

Factor Findings (Line Items)Global knowledge has been assessed twice over the last five years there are notenough data points to determine a trend

Project Attachments (24)

Attachments File Size

2014 AAC Follow Up Review of Academic Assessment Plans-Computer InformationSystemsdocx

31KB

2016-17 CIS Findingsxlsx 28KB

2018 CIS-BBA Sustainability Mapxlsx 12KB

2018 Holistic Review CIS BBAxlsx 17KB

2020 CIS-BBA Course and Sustainability Mapxlsx 18KB

BAAS in CISpdf 279KB

CIS-BBA Fall 19 AoL Resultsdocx 112KB

COBA Undergraduate Course and Sustainability Maps4xlsx 23KB

Tarleton State University Page 22 of 23

1611 TargetsTechnology Target Partially Met

TARGET 75 of students will meet or exceed expectations for each rubric line item

FINDINGS See Document CIS-BBA Fall 19 AoL Results

ANALYSIS OFFINDINGS

Describe and interpret in detail both aggregate and factor findings for the currentacademic yearAggregate Findings (Overall)On Wednesday May 13 2020 the findings were reviewed by Art Dearing Kevin FulkDennis Jones Leah Schultz Joseph Schuessler and Jason SharpbullDuring Fall 2019 students exceeded expectations on the aggregate result

Factor Findings (Line Items)During Fall 2019 students exceeded expectations on all factors

Compare and contrast both aggregate and factor findings for the current academicyear for the different campuses andor delivery modesAggregate Findings (Overall)During Fall 2019 students exceeded expectations on the aggregate result for alllocations except Stephenville and online

Factor Findings (Line Items)During Fall 2019 students exceeded expectations on some factors at all locations

Describe and interpret in detail the aggregate and factor historic assessment trendsAggregate Findings (Overall)Technology has been assessed twice over the last five years there are not enoughdata points to determine a trend

Factor Findings (Line Items)Technology has been assessed twice over the last five years there are not enoughdata points to determine a trend

Compare and contrast aggregate and factor trends for the different campusesandor delivery modes

Tarleton State University Page 18 of 23

Aggregate Findings (Overall)Technology has been assessed twice over the last five years there are not enoughdata points to determine a trend

Factor Findings (Line Items)Technology has been assessed twice over the last five years there are not enoughdata points to determine a trend

17 OutcomeGlobalCIS students enrolled in classes at Stephenville Fort Worth Waco or enrolled in onlinecourses will apply a global perspective to make business decisions ltbrgtSTRATEGIESltbrgtStudents will be introduced to this knowledge and skill in BUSI 1301 ECON 2301 2302ACCT 2301 BCIS 1305 FINC 4301 MGMT 3300 MKTG 3312 ltbrgtStudents will develop thisknowledge and skill in ECON 2301 2302 FINC 3301 4301 BUSI 4359 MGMT 3300 BCIS 4355ltbrgtStudents will master this knowledge in BUSI 4344 or FINC 4301 or ECON 4301 BCIS 4355Students will be assessed in BCIS 4350ltbrgtltbrgt

Supported Initiatives (1)

GENERAL EDUCATION

Undergraduate Program EmpowerU Globalization and Diversity Student LearningOutcome - Students will respect different viewpoints and cultures

Action PlanACTION PLAN FROM SUMMER 2018 ANALYSIS 2018 amp13amp10During 2017-2018 seven BBA-CISstudents were assessed for Global Knowledge in BUSI 4344 ECON 4301 or FINC 4301 The BBA-CIS Assessment Committee composed of Dearing Fulk and Jones recommended 2 actions toimprove the learning of students related to Global Knowledge Successful implementation of theserecommendations should improve the assessment results of the BBA-CIS students on the Globalrubric SPRING 2020 UPDATE 1Beginning in Spring 2019 assess global knowledge in BCIS 4355was not implemented because BCIS 4355 was not offered and global knowledge was assessed inBCIS 4350 during Fall 2019 In the future global knowledge will be assessed in BCIS 4355 (StatusDiscontinued) 2Prior to the beginning of Spring 2019 the MCIS department head needs toconvene a meeting of faculty who are teaching BCIS 4355 to determine the best method to assessethics in BCIS 4354 was not implemented because BCIS 4355 was not offered (Status

Tarleton State University Page 19 of 23

Discontinued) SPRING 2020 ACTION PLAN 1 amp13amp10On Wednesday March 4 2020 actionplans were developed by Art Dearing Kevin Fulk Dennis Jones Del Nagy Leah Schultz JosephSchuessler and Jason Sharp Students met expectations on all factors However the CIS facultymembers believe that offering BCIS 4355 will enhance student learning of IT-related globalknowledge SPRING 2020 ACTION PLAN 2 amp13amp10To insure the validity and reliability of ourmeasurements faculty will develop and implement a second measurement for this learningoutcome This will be completed during the next measurement cycle amp13amp10

Action Item 1Beginning in Spring 2019 assess globalknowledge in BCIS 4355

Created232020

Due912019

StatusComplete

Action Item 2Prior to the beginning of Spring 2019 the MCISdepartment head needs to convene a meetingof faculty who are teaching BCIS 4355 todetermine the best method to assess ethics inBCIS 4354

Created232020

Due912019

StatusComplete

Action Item 3Prior to Spring 2021 the department head willschedule a section of BCIS 4355 to be offeredin Spring 2021

Created622020

Due1152021

StatusPlanned

Action Item 4Beginning in Spring 2021 global knowledge willbe assessed using the COBA direct measureassessment tool

Created622020

Due1152021

StatusPlanned

Action Item 5Prior to the beginning of Spring 2021 thedepartment head will communicateexpectations related to action item 2 toinstructor(s) of BCIS 4355

Created622020

Due1152021

StatusPlanned

171 MeasuresGlobal AssignmentOn each campusmodality students will complete a written assignment in BCIS 4350 Theassignments will be evaluated according to the sustainability matrix by faculty members using

Tarleton State University Page 20 of 23

the faculty developed global rubric The professor of this course will report the data to theAccreditation Program Manager who will enter the data into the Assurance of LearningSystemSOURCE OF EVIDENCERubric Graded Reflection - Academic Direct

1711 TargetsGlobal Target Exceeded

TARGET 75 of students will meet or exceed expectations for each rubric line item

FINDINGS See Document CIS-BBA Fall 19 AoL Results

ANALYSIS OFFINDINGS

Describe and interpret in detail both aggregate and factor findings for the currentacademic yearAggregate Findings (Overall)On Wednesday March 4 2020 the findings were reviewed by Art Dearing KevinFulk Dennis Jones Del Nagy Leah Schultz Joseph Schuessler and Jason SharpbullDuring Fall 2019 students exceeded expectations on the aggregate result

Factor Findings (Line Items)During Fall 2019 students exceeded expectations on all factors

Compare and contrast both aggregate and factor findings for the current academicyear for the different campuses andor delivery modesAggregate Findings (Overall)During Fall 2019 students exceeded expectations on the aggregate result for alllocations

Factor Findings (Line Items)During Fall 2019 students exceeded expectations on all factors at all locations

Describe and interpret in detail the aggregate and factor historic assessment trendsAggregate Findings (Overall)Global knowledge has been assessed twice over the last five years there are notenough data points to determine a trend

Tarleton State University Page 21 of 23

Factor Findings (Line Items)Global knowledge has been assessed twice over the last five years there are notenough data points to determine a trend

Compare and contrast aggregate and factor trends for the different campusesandor delivery modesAggregate Findings (Overall)Global knowledge has been assessed twice over the last five years there are notenough data points to determine a trend

Factor Findings (Line Items)Global knowledge has been assessed twice over the last five years there are notenough data points to determine a trend

Project Attachments (24)

Attachments File Size

2014 AAC Follow Up Review of Academic Assessment Plans-Computer InformationSystemsdocx

31KB

2016-17 CIS Findingsxlsx 28KB

2018 CIS-BBA Sustainability Mapxlsx 12KB

2018 Holistic Review CIS BBAxlsx 17KB

2020 CIS-BBA Course and Sustainability Mapxlsx 18KB

BAAS in CISpdf 279KB

CIS-BBA Fall 19 AoL Resultsdocx 112KB

COBA Undergraduate Course and Sustainability Maps4xlsx 23KB

Tarleton State University Page 22 of 23

Aggregate Findings (Overall)Technology has been assessed twice over the last five years there are not enoughdata points to determine a trend

Factor Findings (Line Items)Technology has been assessed twice over the last five years there are not enoughdata points to determine a trend

17 OutcomeGlobalCIS students enrolled in classes at Stephenville Fort Worth Waco or enrolled in onlinecourses will apply a global perspective to make business decisions ltbrgtSTRATEGIESltbrgtStudents will be introduced to this knowledge and skill in BUSI 1301 ECON 2301 2302ACCT 2301 BCIS 1305 FINC 4301 MGMT 3300 MKTG 3312 ltbrgtStudents will develop thisknowledge and skill in ECON 2301 2302 FINC 3301 4301 BUSI 4359 MGMT 3300 BCIS 4355ltbrgtStudents will master this knowledge in BUSI 4344 or FINC 4301 or ECON 4301 BCIS 4355Students will be assessed in BCIS 4350ltbrgtltbrgt

Supported Initiatives (1)

GENERAL EDUCATION

Undergraduate Program EmpowerU Globalization and Diversity Student LearningOutcome - Students will respect different viewpoints and cultures

Action PlanACTION PLAN FROM SUMMER 2018 ANALYSIS 2018 amp13amp10During 2017-2018 seven BBA-CISstudents were assessed for Global Knowledge in BUSI 4344 ECON 4301 or FINC 4301 The BBA-CIS Assessment Committee composed of Dearing Fulk and Jones recommended 2 actions toimprove the learning of students related to Global Knowledge Successful implementation of theserecommendations should improve the assessment results of the BBA-CIS students on the Globalrubric SPRING 2020 UPDATE 1Beginning in Spring 2019 assess global knowledge in BCIS 4355was not implemented because BCIS 4355 was not offered and global knowledge was assessed inBCIS 4350 during Fall 2019 In the future global knowledge will be assessed in BCIS 4355 (StatusDiscontinued) 2Prior to the beginning of Spring 2019 the MCIS department head needs toconvene a meeting of faculty who are teaching BCIS 4355 to determine the best method to assessethics in BCIS 4354 was not implemented because BCIS 4355 was not offered (Status

Tarleton State University Page 19 of 23

Discontinued) SPRING 2020 ACTION PLAN 1 amp13amp10On Wednesday March 4 2020 actionplans were developed by Art Dearing Kevin Fulk Dennis Jones Del Nagy Leah Schultz JosephSchuessler and Jason Sharp Students met expectations on all factors However the CIS facultymembers believe that offering BCIS 4355 will enhance student learning of IT-related globalknowledge SPRING 2020 ACTION PLAN 2 amp13amp10To insure the validity and reliability of ourmeasurements faculty will develop and implement a second measurement for this learningoutcome This will be completed during the next measurement cycle amp13amp10

Action Item 1Beginning in Spring 2019 assess globalknowledge in BCIS 4355

Created232020

Due912019

StatusComplete

Action Item 2Prior to the beginning of Spring 2019 the MCISdepartment head needs to convene a meetingof faculty who are teaching BCIS 4355 todetermine the best method to assess ethics inBCIS 4354

Created232020

Due912019

StatusComplete

Action Item 3Prior to Spring 2021 the department head willschedule a section of BCIS 4355 to be offeredin Spring 2021

Created622020

Due1152021

StatusPlanned

Action Item 4Beginning in Spring 2021 global knowledge willbe assessed using the COBA direct measureassessment tool

Created622020

Due1152021

StatusPlanned

Action Item 5Prior to the beginning of Spring 2021 thedepartment head will communicateexpectations related to action item 2 toinstructor(s) of BCIS 4355

Created622020

Due1152021

StatusPlanned

171 MeasuresGlobal AssignmentOn each campusmodality students will complete a written assignment in BCIS 4350 Theassignments will be evaluated according to the sustainability matrix by faculty members using

Tarleton State University Page 20 of 23

the faculty developed global rubric The professor of this course will report the data to theAccreditation Program Manager who will enter the data into the Assurance of LearningSystemSOURCE OF EVIDENCERubric Graded Reflection - Academic Direct

1711 TargetsGlobal Target Exceeded

TARGET 75 of students will meet or exceed expectations for each rubric line item

FINDINGS See Document CIS-BBA Fall 19 AoL Results

ANALYSIS OFFINDINGS

Describe and interpret in detail both aggregate and factor findings for the currentacademic yearAggregate Findings (Overall)On Wednesday March 4 2020 the findings were reviewed by Art Dearing KevinFulk Dennis Jones Del Nagy Leah Schultz Joseph Schuessler and Jason SharpbullDuring Fall 2019 students exceeded expectations on the aggregate result

Factor Findings (Line Items)During Fall 2019 students exceeded expectations on all factors

Compare and contrast both aggregate and factor findings for the current academicyear for the different campuses andor delivery modesAggregate Findings (Overall)During Fall 2019 students exceeded expectations on the aggregate result for alllocations

Factor Findings (Line Items)During Fall 2019 students exceeded expectations on all factors at all locations

Describe and interpret in detail the aggregate and factor historic assessment trendsAggregate Findings (Overall)Global knowledge has been assessed twice over the last five years there are notenough data points to determine a trend

Tarleton State University Page 21 of 23

Factor Findings (Line Items)Global knowledge has been assessed twice over the last five years there are notenough data points to determine a trend

Compare and contrast aggregate and factor trends for the different campusesandor delivery modesAggregate Findings (Overall)Global knowledge has been assessed twice over the last five years there are notenough data points to determine a trend

Factor Findings (Line Items)Global knowledge has been assessed twice over the last five years there are notenough data points to determine a trend

Project Attachments (24)

Attachments File Size

2014 AAC Follow Up Review of Academic Assessment Plans-Computer InformationSystemsdocx

31KB

2016-17 CIS Findingsxlsx 28KB

2018 CIS-BBA Sustainability Mapxlsx 12KB

2018 Holistic Review CIS BBAxlsx 17KB

2020 CIS-BBA Course and Sustainability Mapxlsx 18KB

BAAS in CISpdf 279KB

CIS-BBA Fall 19 AoL Resultsdocx 112KB

COBA Undergraduate Course and Sustainability Maps4xlsx 23KB

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Discontinued) SPRING 2020 ACTION PLAN 1 amp13amp10On Wednesday March 4 2020 actionplans were developed by Art Dearing Kevin Fulk Dennis Jones Del Nagy Leah Schultz JosephSchuessler and Jason Sharp Students met expectations on all factors However the CIS facultymembers believe that offering BCIS 4355 will enhance student learning of IT-related globalknowledge SPRING 2020 ACTION PLAN 2 amp13amp10To insure the validity and reliability of ourmeasurements faculty will develop and implement a second measurement for this learningoutcome This will be completed during the next measurement cycle amp13amp10

Action Item 1Beginning in Spring 2019 assess globalknowledge in BCIS 4355

Created232020

Due912019

StatusComplete

Action Item 2Prior to the beginning of Spring 2019 the MCISdepartment head needs to convene a meetingof faculty who are teaching BCIS 4355 todetermine the best method to assess ethics inBCIS 4354

Created232020

Due912019

StatusComplete

Action Item 3Prior to Spring 2021 the department head willschedule a section of BCIS 4355 to be offeredin Spring 2021

Created622020

Due1152021

StatusPlanned

Action Item 4Beginning in Spring 2021 global knowledge willbe assessed using the COBA direct measureassessment tool

Created622020

Due1152021

StatusPlanned

Action Item 5Prior to the beginning of Spring 2021 thedepartment head will communicateexpectations related to action item 2 toinstructor(s) of BCIS 4355

Created622020

Due1152021

StatusPlanned

171 MeasuresGlobal AssignmentOn each campusmodality students will complete a written assignment in BCIS 4350 Theassignments will be evaluated according to the sustainability matrix by faculty members using

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the faculty developed global rubric The professor of this course will report the data to theAccreditation Program Manager who will enter the data into the Assurance of LearningSystemSOURCE OF EVIDENCERubric Graded Reflection - Academic Direct

1711 TargetsGlobal Target Exceeded

TARGET 75 of students will meet or exceed expectations for each rubric line item

FINDINGS See Document CIS-BBA Fall 19 AoL Results

ANALYSIS OFFINDINGS

Describe and interpret in detail both aggregate and factor findings for the currentacademic yearAggregate Findings (Overall)On Wednesday March 4 2020 the findings were reviewed by Art Dearing KevinFulk Dennis Jones Del Nagy Leah Schultz Joseph Schuessler and Jason SharpbullDuring Fall 2019 students exceeded expectations on the aggregate result

Factor Findings (Line Items)During Fall 2019 students exceeded expectations on all factors

Compare and contrast both aggregate and factor findings for the current academicyear for the different campuses andor delivery modesAggregate Findings (Overall)During Fall 2019 students exceeded expectations on the aggregate result for alllocations

Factor Findings (Line Items)During Fall 2019 students exceeded expectations on all factors at all locations

Describe and interpret in detail the aggregate and factor historic assessment trendsAggregate Findings (Overall)Global knowledge has been assessed twice over the last five years there are notenough data points to determine a trend

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Factor Findings (Line Items)Global knowledge has been assessed twice over the last five years there are notenough data points to determine a trend

Compare and contrast aggregate and factor trends for the different campusesandor delivery modesAggregate Findings (Overall)Global knowledge has been assessed twice over the last five years there are notenough data points to determine a trend

Factor Findings (Line Items)Global knowledge has been assessed twice over the last five years there are notenough data points to determine a trend

Project Attachments (24)

Attachments File Size

2014 AAC Follow Up Review of Academic Assessment Plans-Computer InformationSystemsdocx

31KB

2016-17 CIS Findingsxlsx 28KB

2018 CIS-BBA Sustainability Mapxlsx 12KB

2018 Holistic Review CIS BBAxlsx 17KB

2020 CIS-BBA Course and Sustainability Mapxlsx 18KB

BAAS in CISpdf 279KB

CIS-BBA Fall 19 AoL Resultsdocx 112KB

COBA Undergraduate Course and Sustainability Maps4xlsx 23KB

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the faculty developed global rubric The professor of this course will report the data to theAccreditation Program Manager who will enter the data into the Assurance of LearningSystemSOURCE OF EVIDENCERubric Graded Reflection - Academic Direct

1711 TargetsGlobal Target Exceeded

TARGET 75 of students will meet or exceed expectations for each rubric line item

FINDINGS See Document CIS-BBA Fall 19 AoL Results

ANALYSIS OFFINDINGS

Describe and interpret in detail both aggregate and factor findings for the currentacademic yearAggregate Findings (Overall)On Wednesday March 4 2020 the findings were reviewed by Art Dearing KevinFulk Dennis Jones Del Nagy Leah Schultz Joseph Schuessler and Jason SharpbullDuring Fall 2019 students exceeded expectations on the aggregate result

Factor Findings (Line Items)During Fall 2019 students exceeded expectations on all factors

Compare and contrast both aggregate and factor findings for the current academicyear for the different campuses andor delivery modesAggregate Findings (Overall)During Fall 2019 students exceeded expectations on the aggregate result for alllocations

Factor Findings (Line Items)During Fall 2019 students exceeded expectations on all factors at all locations

Describe and interpret in detail the aggregate and factor historic assessment trendsAggregate Findings (Overall)Global knowledge has been assessed twice over the last five years there are notenough data points to determine a trend

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Factor Findings (Line Items)Global knowledge has been assessed twice over the last five years there are notenough data points to determine a trend

Compare and contrast aggregate and factor trends for the different campusesandor delivery modesAggregate Findings (Overall)Global knowledge has been assessed twice over the last five years there are notenough data points to determine a trend

Factor Findings (Line Items)Global knowledge has been assessed twice over the last five years there are notenough data points to determine a trend

Project Attachments (24)

Attachments File Size

2014 AAC Follow Up Review of Academic Assessment Plans-Computer InformationSystemsdocx

31KB

2016-17 CIS Findingsxlsx 28KB

2018 CIS-BBA Sustainability Mapxlsx 12KB

2018 Holistic Review CIS BBAxlsx 17KB

2020 CIS-BBA Course and Sustainability Mapxlsx 18KB

BAAS in CISpdf 279KB

CIS-BBA Fall 19 AoL Resultsdocx 112KB

COBA Undergraduate Course and Sustainability Maps4xlsx 23KB

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Factor Findings (Line Items)Global knowledge has been assessed twice over the last five years there are notenough data points to determine a trend

Compare and contrast aggregate and factor trends for the different campusesandor delivery modesAggregate Findings (Overall)Global knowledge has been assessed twice over the last five years there are notenough data points to determine a trend

Factor Findings (Line Items)Global knowledge has been assessed twice over the last five years there are notenough data points to determine a trend

Project Attachments (24)

Attachments File Size

2014 AAC Follow Up Review of Academic Assessment Plans-Computer InformationSystemsdocx

31KB

2016-17 CIS Findingsxlsx 28KB

2018 CIS-BBA Sustainability Mapxlsx 12KB

2018 Holistic Review CIS BBAxlsx 17KB

2020 CIS-BBA Course and Sustainability Mapxlsx 18KB

BAAS in CISpdf 279KB

CIS-BBA Fall 19 AoL Resultsdocx 112KB

COBA Undergraduate Course and Sustainability Maps4xlsx 23KB

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Computer Information Systems BS-BBA-BAAS 2015 AAC Annual Review of AcademicAssessment Plansdocx

37KB

Computer Information Systems BBA 10-11pdf 43KB

Computer Information Systems BBA 11-12pdf 41KB

Computer Information Systems BBA 12-13pdf 44KB

Computer Information Systems BBA 13-14pdf 87KB

Computer Information Systems BBA 14-15pdf 80KB

Computer Information Systems BBA 15-16pdf 88KB

Computer Information Systems BBA 16-17pdf 79KB

Computer Information Systems BBA 17-18pdf 96KB

Computer Information Systems BBA 18-19pdf 113KB

Computer Information Systems BBA 2019-20 GEAAC Annual Academic AssessmentPlan Reviewdocx

23KB

Computer Information Systems Bxlsx 20KB

Comupter Information Systemspdf 290KB

Follow Up Holistic Review Form-Computer Information Systemsxlsx 19KB

Information Technology Final Academic Program Assessment Rubrics 2016-17[3]docx 32KB

Undergraduate Rubrics 4xlsx 43KB

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