Program Student Learning Outcomes Assessment Summary (AY 2018-2019)

Program Student Learning Outcomes (PSLOs)

At the completion of the Agriculture and Food Technology certificate, the student will be able to:

1. Demonstrate overall knowledge of the crop production process,
2. Practice good agricultural management and marketing skills,
3. Identify and demonstrate the fundamentals of food processing, preparation techniques, the relationship between the scientific principle and cooking procedures
4. Identify and demonstrate the basic skills and principles of swine and poultry production techniques, including breed selection, feed, housing, management techniques and animal health,
5. Apply the basic skills and knowledge of nursery micro-propagation practices, transplanting, harvesting, and maintenance,
6. Identify the proper use of land for agriculture purposes, local ornamental, and turf management.
7. Able to apply/exercise/practice overall abilities gain/learn from all other courses in a working environment.

PSLO Assessment Report Summary

What we looked at:

1. Fall 2018: PSLOs 1, 2, 3, and 4. Results from AG084, AG092, AG094, and AG090.
2. Spring 2019: PSLOs 1, 2, 3, 4, and 7. Results from AG084, AG090, AG092, AG094, and AG096.
3. Summer 2019: PSLOs 4 and 7. Results from AG092 and AG096.

What we found:

1. Fall 2018
   1. PSLO #1: 27 (13 females; 14 males) out of 28 students (96%) successfully completed this CSLO.
   2. PSLO #2: 22 (11 females; 11 males) out of 27 students (81%) successfully completed this CSLO as measured by students overall performance in the related courses.
   3. PSLO #3: AG090/P1, 18 (10 females; 8 males) out of 22 students (82%) successfully completed this CSLO as measured by students overall performance in the related course. AG090/P2, 14 (10 females; 4 males) out of 21 students (67%) successfully completed this CSLO as measured by students overall performance in the related course.
   4. PSLO #4: 19 (12 females; 7 males) out of 30 students (63%) successfully completed this CSLO as measured by students overall performance in the related courses.
2. Spring 2019
   1. PSLO #1: 16 (10 females; 6 males) out of 20 students (80%) successfully completed this CSLO as measured by field work, group discussion, and exams
   2. PSLO #2: 20 (9 females; 11 males) out of 23 students (87%) successfully completed this CSLO as measured by students overall performance in the related courses.
   3. PSLO #3: 17 (10 females; 7 males) out of 20 students (85%) successfully completed this CSLO as measured by students overall performance in related course.
   4. PSLO #4: 12 (5 females; 7 males) out of 25 students (48%) successfully completed this CSLO as measured by students overall performance in related course.
   5. PSLO #7: 22 (10 females; 12 males) out of 22 students (100%) successfully completed this CSLO as measured by students overall performance in the related course.
3. Summer 2019
   1. PSLO #4: 12 (6 females; 6 males) out of 18 students (67%) successfully completed this CSLO as measured by students overall performance in related course.
   2. PSLO #7: 11 (5 females; 6 males) out of 11 students (100%) successfully completed this CSLO as measured by students overall performance in the related course.

What are we planning to work on

• Continue modifying course outlines to meet student needs and cope with the advancement of modern agriculture industry.
• To hire a full-time instructor that can also teach other courses. Number of students enrolling in the CA program seems to increases every semester and one instructor is not enough to accommodate all students in the program.
• Program needs to purchase new equipment for hydroponic systems or similar systems that can incorporate innovations into the program.
• Encourage hands-on activities in all classes to supplement materials taught in class.

Recommendations for students:

• Continue encouraging students to seek advice from academic advisors, or program supervisors prior to declaring major in this program. Students need to have strong fundamental skills in English, math, and science in order to be successful in this program.
• It is mandatory for students to enroll in English tutoring services if they’re registered in ESL089 and ESL099.
• It is required that students must have strong background in science in order to be successful in this program.