Program Review-Agriculture & Food Technology-YC

AP Full Official:Certificate of Achievement in Agriculture and Food Technology

Campus: Yap Campus

Completed by: Joy Guarin

AP Review Submission Date:March 31 2014

AR Review Cycle: 2012- 2013

1. Program Goals

   Program Learning outcomes
   (Upon successful completion of this certificate, students will be able to)

   1. Demonstrate an 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.

2. Program History

   In year 3000, Certificate of achievement program in agriculture and food technology was added . Fall 3008 upon opening the program again it started out with 10 students with the assistance of the US Department of Agriculture. At Yap campus it started during Summer of 2010 with 2 students.

3. Program Descriptions

   Agriculture and Food Technology Certificate of Achievement offers courses that should be and are aligned with the degree program offered at COM-FSM National Campus. The program focuses on training of students to continue on for the degree program it also prepares student for the work force. Students will be able to take on jobs such as technicians or farming depending on their choices for the future.

4. Program Admission Requirements

   Admission to Agriculture and Food Technology certificate is determined by the COMET results. High school graduates/equivalent: COMET results in respective programs.
   (High school graduate or GED certificate holder. Applicants must take the COM-FSM Entrance Test (COMET) and be accepted by the Admissions Board. Acceptance by the Admissions Board is based on the applicant’s score on the COMET and other criteria as defined by the Admissions Board.)

5. Program Certificate/Degree Requirements

   The following are the major requirements:
   Program Requirements
           General Education Requirements....................13 credits

                    CA 100 Basic Computer Applications (3)
                    ESL 050 Technical English 050 (3)
                    MS 104 Technical Math I (4)
                    SC 098 Survey of Science (3))
   

   Technical Requirements..........................21 or 22 credits
            AG 084 Basic Crop Production (4)
            AG 096 Field Internship (5)

   Plus a minimum of 12 credits from the following:
   
                    AG 086 Micro-Propagation (4)
                    AG 088 Landscaping (3)
                    AG 090 Principles of Food Processing (3)
                    AG 092 Swine and Poultry Production (3)
                    AG 094 Farm Management and Marketing (3)

   TTotal Requirements.........................34 -35Credits
   

6. Program Courses and Enrollment

   Program Enrollment

   Spring 2011	Fall 2011	Spring 2012	Summer 2012	Fall 2012	Spring 2013	Summer 2013	Fall 2013	Total
   7	17	9	3	21	23	16	26	122

   Spring 2012	Summer 2012	Fall 2012	Spring 2013	Summer 2013	Fall 2013	Total
   9	3	21	23	16	26	98

   * Number of students enrolled for Spring and Summer of 2012 are below 10. The summer enrollment for Summer 2012 is for Field internship.

   Courses Number	Number of Section	Course Enrollment	Semester
   AG 88	1	12	Spring 2012
   AG 90	1	11	Spring 2012
   AG 92	1	5	Spring 2012
   AG 94	1	11	Spring 2012
   AG 84	1	18	Fall 2012
   AG 88	1	11	Fall 2012
   AG 92	1	17	Fall 2012
   AG 96	1	3	Fall 2012
   AG 86	1	19	Spring 2013
   AG 90	1	19	Spring 2013
   AG 94	1	18	Spring 2013
   AG 96	1	2	Spring 2013
   AG 84	1	16	Fall 2013
   AG 82	1	14	Fall 2013
   AG 96	1	5	Fall 2013

   *11 out of 15 courses offered for the 4 semesters have number of students above 10 except AG 96 and AG 92. Take note that AG 96 is an internship course.

7. Program Faculty

   Name of Faculty	Full time/Part time	Degrees Held	Rank
   Joy Guarin	Part time	DVM.,MS, PhD	Professor
   Murukesan Krishnapillai	Part Time	BS,MS, PhD.
   Steven Young Uhk	Part Time	BA, MA units	Instructor
   Francis Ruegorong	Part Time	BA, MA	Assistant Professor
   Peter Tairuwepiy	Part Time	BA	Instructor

   Faculty student ratio for the program For 2012-2013

   Name of Faculty	Number of Students	Faculty Student Ratio
   5	98	1:20

8. Program Indicators

   1. Assessment of course student learning outcomes of program courses

   Table 1. Fall 2012

   Course	Instructor Name	No.of Students Enrolled	No.of Students with "W"	No.of Students successful of SLO 1	No.of Students successful of SLO 2	No.of Students successful of SLO 3	No.of Students successful of SLO 4	No.of Students successful of SLO 5	No.of Students successful of SLO 6
   AG 84	Steven Young Uhk	18	2	12	14	15
   AG0 88	Peter Tairuwepiv	11	2	9	9	9	9	9	9
   AG 92	Joy Guarin	17	2	15	14	14	15	14
   AG 96	Francis Ruegorong	3	0	3	3	3

   Table 3. Spring 2013

   Course	Instructor Name	No.of Students Enrolled	No.of Students with "W"	No.of Students successful of SLO 1	No.of Students successful of SLO 2	No.of Students successful of SLO 3	No.of Students successful of SLO 4	No.of Students successful of SLO 5	No.of Students successful of SLO 6
   AG 86	Steven Young Uhk	19	0	18	18	18	18
   AG 90	Joy Guarin	19	1	18	18	10
   AG 94	Francis Ruegonrong	18	1	13	13	13
   AG 96	Murukesan K.	2	0	2	2	2

   Table 4. Fall 2013

   Course	Instructor Name	No.of Students Enrolled	No.of Students with "W"	No.of Students successful of SLO 1	No.of Students successful of SLO 2	No.of Students successful of SLO 3	No.of Students successful of SLO 4	No.of Students successful of SLO 5	No.of Students successful of SLO 6
   AG 84	Steven Young Uhk	19\6	0	12	11	16
   AG 92	Joy Guarin	14	0	14	14	14	14	14	14
   AG 96	Francis Ruegonrong	5	0	5	5	5

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   2.Assessment of program student learning outcomes

   PSLO Assessment Report Summary (Yap Campus).

   What we looked at:
   The Agriculture and Food Technology certificate, assessment focused on PSLOs 1,2, 3, 4, and 6 using Pre-Post Test scores. Listed below are the results for each of the PSLOs. Note that no differential statistics was used to determine if there is a significant difference between Pre and Post test scores.

   What we found:
   

   PSLO 1. 16 students got an average Pre Test score of 35 and Post test score of 64 with a difference of 29 during Fall 2012 under the related course Basic Crop production.

   PSLO 2. 19 students got an average Pre Test score of 36 and Post test score of 58 with a difference of 22 during Spring 2013 under the related course Farm Management and Marketing.

   PSLO 3. 18 students got an average Pre-Test score of 64 and Post test score of 73 with a difference of 9 during Spring 2013 under the related course Principles of Food Processing.

   PSLO 4. 14 students got an average Pre-test score of 62 and Post Test score of 78 with a difference of 16 during Fall 2012 under the related course Swine and Poultry Production.

   PSLO 5. 19 students got an average of Pre-Test score of 25 and Post test score of 60 with a difference of 35 during Spring 2013 under the related course Micropropagation.

   PSLO 6. 11 students got an average of Pre-test score of 71 and Post test score of 80 with a difference of 9 during Fall 2012 under the related course Landscaping.

   What we are planning to work on:

   To continue improve on the post test scores by an item analysis of all the questions given in the pre-test by the instructor with the purpose of identifying what topics the students need to know more. These topics should be given emphasis during the lecture. Item analysis workshop can be scheduled before the start of the semester.

   Recommendations for students:

   Attend class regularly and be responsible for their own learning.
   Communicate course concerns with their instructors.

   3.Program enrollment (historical enrollment patterns, student credits by major)

   Table 1. Enrollment patterns)

   Term	Bo. of Enrolled Students(YAP)	Overall number of students enrolled (Kosrae,Pohnpei and Yap)	Percentage
   Spring 2012	9	109	12%
   Fall 2012	21	145	15%
   Spring 2013	23	131	15%
   Fall 2013	26	170	15%

   Table 2. Credit by Major

   Term	Bo. of Enrolled Students(YAP)	Overall number of students enrolled (Kosrae,Pohnpei and Yap)	Percentage
   Spring 2012	96	1202	8%
   Fall 2012	256	1621	16%
   Spring 2013	299	1404	21%
   Fall 2013	274	1711	16%
   Average	231

   4.Average Class Size

   Course Completion & Withdrawals (Major)

   Term	Section	Enroll/Max	Enrollment	Enroll/Ratio(3?2)	Average Ckass Size(3/1)
   Spring 2012	1
   Fall 2012	4	80	45	56.25a%	11
   Spring 2013	4	110	60	54.5%	15
   Fall 2013	3	56	35	62.5%	12

   5.Course completion rate

   Table 1. Spring 2012 Completion Rate per Course <

   Course No.	Instructor Name	No. of Students Enrolled	No. of Students with "W"	No. of Students with a grade of F	No. of Students completed the course	Completion Rate(6/3)
   AG 88	Francis Ruegorong	12	0	3	9	75
   AG 90	Peter Tairuwepir	11	0	0	5	100
   AG 92	Joy Guarin	5	0	0	5	100
   AG 94	Peter Tairuwepiv	11	0	0	11	100
   Total Average Rate		39	0	3	36	94%

   
   
   Table 2. Fall 2012 Completion Rate per Course

   Course No.	Instructor Name	No. of Students Enrolled	No. of Students with "W"	No. of Students with a grade of F	No. of Students completed the course	Completion Rate(6/3)
   AG 84	Steven Young Uhk	18	2	1	15	83.33
   AG 88	Peter Tairuwepiy	11	2	0	9	82
   AG 92	Joy Guarin	17	2	1	14	82.4
   AG 96	Francis Ruegorong	3	0	0	3	100
   Total/Average Rate		49	6	2	38	87%

   
   
   Table 3. Spring 2013 Completion Rate per Course

   Course No.	Instructor Name	No. of Students Enrolled	No. of Students with "W"	No. of Students with a grade of F	No. of Students completed the course	Completion Rate(6/3)
   AG 86	Steven Young Uhk	19	0	1	18	95
   AG 90	Joy Guarin	19	1	0	18	95
   AG 94	Francis Ruegorong	18	1	5	12	67
   AG 96	Murukesan K.	2	0	0	2	100
   Total/Average Rate		58	2	6	50	89%

   
   
   Table 4. Summer 2013 Completion Rate per Course

   Course No.	Instructor Name	No. of Students Enrolled	No. of Students with "W"	No. of Students with a grade of F	No. of Students completed the course	Completion Rate(6/3)
   AG 96	Francis Ruegorong	2	0	1	1	50

   
   
   Table 5. Fall 2013 Completion Rate per Course

   Course No.	Instructor Name	No. of Students Enrolled	No. of Students with "W"	No. of Students with a grade of F	No. of Students completed the course	Completion Rate(6/3)
   AG 84	Steven Young Uhk	16	0	0	16	100
   AG 92	Joy Guarin	14	0	0	14	100
   AG 96	Francis Ruegorong	5	0	0	5	100
   Total Average Rate		35	0	0	35	100%

   *Rate of students with W- 4.9%; Rate of students with a grade of F- 7.4%; General completion rate- 84%. It was affected by the 50% completion rate during Summer 2013.

   6. Student persistence rate (semester to semester)

   Persistence rate is based on Fall new students (full time) cohorts who return the following spring semester.

   Number of New students , Full time for Fall 2012	Same students, Spring 2013	Persistence Rate(%)
   9	7	78%

   7. Student retention rate (Fall-to-Fall for two-year programs; Fall-to-Spring for one-year programs)

   Number of New students , Full time for Fall 2012	Same students, Spring 2013	Retention Rate(%)
   9	6	67%

   8. Success rates on licensing or certification exams (CTE, TP, Nursing, etc)

   N/A

   9. Graduation rate based on yearly number

   Term	Number of Graduates
   Spring 2012	0
   Fall 2012	4
   Spring 2013	1
   Summer 2013	1
   Fall 2013	0
   Total	6

   
   

   10.Students seat cost

   At the present tuition rate of $105 per credit the total seat cost per student completing this program is $3990. The table below shows detailed information.

   Classes	Credits	CPC	CPS
   CA 100	3	$105	$315
   ESL 050	3	$105	$315
   MS 104	4	$105	$420
   SC 098	3	$105	$315
   AG 084	4	$105	$420
   AG 096	5	$105	$525/td>
   AG 086	4	$105	$420
   AG 88	3	$105	$315
   AG 90	3	$105	$315
   AG 92	3	$105	$315
   AG 94	3	$105	$315
   TOTAL	38		$3990

   Total Requirements...............................34-35 Credits

   11. Cost of duplicate or redundant courses, programs or services

   N/A

   12. Students' satisfaction rate

   Students were given a satisfaction survey for each class at the end of every semester. There were 15 items in the survey and students were asked to rate each class according to these items on a scale of 1 to 5; 1 being never , 2 is rarely, 3 as sometimes, 4 is usually and 5 being always. The table below shows detailed information on the students’ satisfaction survey from Spring 2013 to Fall 2013.

   Students’ Satisfaction Survey Results(Weighted Means) Legend:
   The following are the items used in the survey
   1-Keeps regular schedule every class day. 2-Shows interest in the subject. 3-Gives individual help as needed 4-Avails self for student conference.5- Welcomes questions, suggestions, and discussions from students 6- Shows interest and respect for students.7-Shows interest and respect for students.8- Helps the students in meeting individual learning needs.9- Uses classroom/lab time fully 10-Provides clear directions for assignments and instruction. 11-Grades fairly.12- Makes the purpose of the course clear. 13-Talks clearly and at an easy-to-follow speed.14- Paces the lessons well with activity as well as lecture. 15 Makes the course interesting.16- Textbook was appropriate and helpful. N-Number of students; AWM Average Weighted Mean; D – Descriptive Equivalent; U- Usually; A- Always

   
   Fall 2012

   Courses	N	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14	15	AWM	D
   AG 92	9	4.9	4.3	4.1	3.9	4.6	4.3	4	5	4.7	4.9	4.7	3.8	4.7	4.1		4.4	A

   Spring 2013

   Courses	N	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14	15	AWM	D
   AG 86	13	4.2	4.7	4.7	4.4	4.7	4.9	4.6	4.5	4.8	4.9	4.7	4.6	4.7	4.7	4.8	4.7	A
   AG 90	12	4.9	4.3	4.3	4.2	4.8	4.2	4.3	4.3	4.4	4.2	4.6	4.6	4.8	4.7	4.5	4.5	A
   AG 94	6	4	4	4.3	3.8	5	5	4.5	4	4.2	5	4.3	4	4.8	4.2	4.7	4.4	A

   General weighted mean 4:53
   Descriptive Equivalent Always

   *Overall weighted means for the 4 courses is 4.5 which is "Always"

   13. Alumni data

   N/A

   14. Employment data and employer feedback (employer survey)

   Graduates during FY 2012 and 2013

   Graduate Number	Working ?	Location	In School?	Location
   1	No		Yes	FSMFMI
   2	No		Yes	FSMFMI
   3	Yes	Island Farm-Applied at Yap Agri.Office	no
   4	Yes	Taxi Driver-Applied at Yap Agri. office
   5	Yes	Yap Agri. office	No
   6	No		Yes	COMFSM National

   None is provided by IRPO. Data is collected through surveys completed by AFT graduates. Overall, data is insufficient as result of students didn’t show up or failed to complete or submit surveys. The survey is a form of questionnaires asking students their current situations and their plans of furthering their education.

   14.Program added or cancelled at nearby regional institutions (PCC, GCC, Hawaii schools, UOG, CMI, NMC)

   N/A

   15. Transfer Rate

   N/A

9. Analysis and Recommendation

   Finding
   This section provides discussion of information discovered as a result of the evaluation such as problems or concerns with the program and what part of the program is working well and meeting expectation.

   1. Number of students enrolled for Spring and Summer of 2012 are below 10. The summer enrollment for Summer 2012 is for Field internship.
   2. 11 out of 15 courses offered for the 4 semesters have number of students above 10 except AG 96 and AG 92. Take note that AG 96 is an internship course.
   3. Faculty Student Ratio is 1:20.
   4. Course Level Assessments were done in Fall 2012 , Spring 2013, and Fall 2013.
   5. Program Learning Outcomes Assessments was conducted in 6 PLOs of the program using Pre-Post Tests.
   6. Average credits enrolled by the students per semester is 231 .
   7. Rate of students with W- 4.9%; Rate of students with a grade of F- 7.4%; General completion rate- 84%. It was affected by the 50% completion rate during Summer 2013.
   8. Persistence rate of 78%.
   9. Retention rate of 67%.
   10. Graduates for 2012-2013 is 6.
   11. Overall weighted means for the 4 courses is 4.5 which is "Always" from the

   Recommendation:

   This section provides recommendations from the program on what to do to improve or enhance the quality of program and course learning outcomes as well as program goals and objectives. This section should also include suggestions that describe how the program might be able to create opportunities for a better program in the future. Some examples are exploring alternate delivery mechanisms, forming external partnerships, or realigning with other programs.

   Recommendations for requested courses

   1. All faculty should complete course level assessment every semester.
   2. Improve data collection and management in Course Level Assessment. The following are the recommendations based on the course level assessments:

      AG 084- I believe that students who are actually in the program have higher interest in agriculture and motivation to do better in the course and achieve their slo's. Need more relevant textbook based on tropical horticulture, local crops and environment.

      AG 94- The course title is very misleading and I believe it should be called "Introduction to farm management and marketing" instead. Prescribe a textbook that give the structure and management of smallholder farms especially the Pacific islands. Students need to be first enrolled in some basic Math course before enrolling in this course.

      AG 96- Course No. and title is very misleading, Internship is often a second year course whereas this course is the opposite.

      AG 92- A need to review another textbook for the course. It does not specifically discuss about swine and poultry production. Some information are not relevant to Micronesia.