Computer Information System Program

Program Student Learning Outcomes Assessment
(AY 2018-2019)

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Program Student Learning Outcomes(PSLOs)

At the completion of Computer Information System Program the student will be able to:

CIS_PSLO_1. Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of technical concepts and ethical issues pertaining to information systems;

CIS_PSLO_2. Demonstrate theoretical knowledge and practical skills in the management and strategic use of information systems and technology;

CIS_PSLO_3. Demonstrate proficiency in the use of different software applications significant to manipulating and analyzing information as well as generating and presenting reports in the various functional areas of business;

CIS_PSLO_4. Demonstrate solid foundation skills in database design and management, web engineering, programming, and networking; and

CIS_PSLO_5. Demonstrate the ability to adapt to latest technologies using their foundation knowledge and skills from CIS.

PSLO Assessment Report Summary

Introduction:

The Division of Business Administration posted the Associate of Science in Computer Information Systems (CIS) program assessment plan in TracDat for assessment cycle 2018-2019. The CIS program assessed CIS_PSLO_3, and CIS_PSLO_5.

What we looked at:

The CIS program targeted at least sixty percent (60%) of students should meet at least a BENCHMARK level of performance based on grading rubric (See Table A1) as measured by individual hands-on project. The assessment of CIS_PSLO_3 used CA105 Data Analysis and IS230 Database Design, embedded assessment strategies to demonstrate proficiency in the use of different software applications significant to manipulating and analyzing information as well as generating and presenting reports in the various functional areas of business (See Table A2). The assessment of CIS_PSLO_5 used IS245 Desktop Publishing embedded assessment strategies to demonstrate the ability to adapt to latest technologies using their foundation knowledge and skills from CIS. (See Table A2).

Table A1

Hands-on Activity/Project Rubric

CRITERIA	Capstone (4)	Milestones (3-2)	Benchmark (1)	Below Benchmark (0)
Initiative	Completes required work, generates and pursues opportunities to expand knowledge, skills, and abilities	Completes required work, identifies and pursues opportunities to expand knowledge, skills, and abilities	Completes required work and identifies opportunities to expand knowledge, skills, and abilities	Incompletes required work
Transfer	Makes explicit references to previous learning and applies in an innovative (new and creative) way that knowledge and those skills to demonstrate comprehension and performance in novel situations.	Makes references to previous learning and attempts to apply that knowledge and those skills to demonstrate comprehension and performance in novel situations	Makes vague references to previous learning but does not apply knowledge and skills to demonstrate comprehension and performance in novel situation	No references to previous learning and does not apply knowledge and skills to demonstrate comprehension and performance in novel situation

Table A2

ASSESSED CIS PSLO NUMBER	MAPPED COURSES	CSLO NUMBER
CIS_PSLO_3	CA105 – Data Analysis using Spreadsheet	CA105_CSLO_3
	IS230 – Database Design	IS230_CSLO_4
CIS_PSLO_5	IS245 – Desktop Publishing	IS245_CSLO_1

What we found:

CIS OUTCOME/PSLO ASSESSED

		ASSESSMENT RESULTS
PSLO	Courses/CSLO	No. of students Assessed	No. of Female Students Successful	No. of Male Students Successful	No. of Students Successful (%)	Target	Assessment Methods(Type)
CIS_PSLO_3	CA105_CSLO_3	37	41	17	83.78%	At least sixty percent(60%) of students should meet at least a BENCHMARK level of performance based on grading rubric	Individual Hands-on Project with Rubric
	IS230_CSLO_4	27	7	15	81.4%	At least sixty percent(60%) of students should meet at least a BENCHMARK level of performance based on grading rubric	Individual Hands-on Project with Rubric
CIS_PSLO_5	IS245_CSLO_1	22	11	10	95.45%	At least sixty percent(60%) of students should meet at least a BENCHMARK level of performance based on grading rubric	Individual Hands-on Project with Rubric

SOURCE: TracDat- Assessment Cycle AY 2018-2019

What we are planning to work on:

PSLO_3_CA105

• Help student to improve critical thinking skills by providing more opportunities of learning by doing case project scenarios in their Learning Management System(LMS) account and work on them anytime and anywhere.
• Monitor student engagement using either MindTap or Schoology Platform and create different groups according to their level of knowledge.
• Modify the course outline to change the logical sequence of course student learning outcomes and focus on acquiring skills in analyzing data.

PSLO_3_IS230

• Ensure continual upgrade of learning resources (i.e. hands-on activities, books, software, and hardware) to match globally acceptable standard.
• Review course delivery to match it to partner institutions (i.e. UoG and UH) to ease the process of credit transfer and/or recognition.

PSLO_5_IS245

• Follow-up with Curriculum Committee the change of course title and content from Desktop Publishing to Digital Image Design as it is more appropriate on this course.
• Change some course activities to match the course revision request especially in relation to principles and elements of design.

Follow up:

The Business Division is currently working on a proposal for professional and/or career certification programs that will require larger laboratory space for classrooms to cater for Information Technology (IT) related hands-on activities such as Cisco Networking, Server Management, Desktop Support, etc...

Recommendations for students:

• Develop a habit of logical thinking since there are many topics in Information Systems or computing for that matter that requires a systematic way of approaching and solving problems.
• Acquire own computer to be used to access course resources and work on hands-on project even outside class classroom to increase proficiency in soft skills.
• Make a good planning of registered course to accommodate the series of rigorous hands-on activities as expected in the field of ICT