Agriculture and Natural Resource Management

Program Student Learning Outcomes Assessment
(AY 2019-2020)

AY 2018-2019

AY 2014-2016

AY 2013-2014

AY 2012-2013

Program Student Learning Outcomes(PSLOs)

At the completion of Agriculture & Natural Resources Management the student will be able to:

1. Acquire fundamental concepts and principles of land resources focusing towards development and production in a sustainable manner appropriate to Micronesia.
2. Demonstrate basic competencies in the management of land resources and food production.
3. Acquire basic skills, knowledge and attitude to manage a sustainable food production enterprise or qualify for entry-level employment in an agriculture or natural resource management-related agency.
4. Acquire a sound scientific background that will allow transfer to a higher degree program related to land resources and food systems.

PSLO Assessment Report Summary

What we looked at:

The Agriculture & Natural Resources Management Program assessment focused on PSLO 1. 2,3,4,5 during the academic year ( 2019-2020). /p>

What we found:

PSLO1- 85% of students passed the posttest demonstrating an understanding of how human choices influence the relationship between living beings, their surroundings, and the quality of life.

PSLO2- 80% of the students passed the post-test demonstration and understanding of the livestock production including feeding practices, breeds, management, housing, marketing, diseases sanitation practices under tropical conditions.(AG 140 Principles of Livestock Production).

PSLO3- 80% of the students passed the pre-test demonstrating the understanding of financial preparation of financial net worth, income statement, farm budgeting, and balance sheet.(AG 290 Agriculture Project Management)

PSLO5 – 75% of the students who took AG299 passed the written research paper and the presentation regard to their learning experiences gained while working in the area or agencies of their own choice in the field during the summer session.( AG 299 Directed Field Research)

What are we planning to work on

Focus more on the subjects that the students lack knowledge in. Also review the pre-test and post tests to measure the students understanding of the total course fundamentals and applications.

Another area is to concentrate on the meat processing unit for the students to learn the complete processing of meat production and the marketing of meat.

Hiring of the qualified and permanent replacement instructor for next semester to teach Agriculture 101, Crop Science 110 and two labs.

Continue to request Mr. Santrigo Oswalt to be on permanent status with the College. Since he as been working for the College for 12 years.

To participate on the development of the RII project for 2020 funding application.

To help make the Chinese plant and livestock projects more integrated with our program courses and laboratory exercises to increase student learning activities. Students have to participate in all the activities from nursery management, cultivation, planting, fertilization, harvesting and marketing of produce.

We are seeking for funding of the computer lab, since 15 of the 16 units are not functioning properly. We have informed the IC however, these computers need to be changed.

Recommendations for students:

• Take advantage of advertised tutoring opportunities with the math/science division
• Take advantage of your ANR instruction office hours and see them if you need assistant beyond the classroom.
• Talk to your advisor, get help if you are struggling and ask questions!
• Read your text books before coming to class. It will help you understand the lectures better.
• Going to classes every day, doing assignments, lab work and studying is the key for student success.
• Come and see your instructor’s at ANR, we are willing to help you to become an excellent student.
• Seek the opportunities from the Embassies scholarship programs.
• Seek replacement for Mark Kostka to teach AG 101 and AG 110 A.S.A.P

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