Associate of Science (Concentration in Health Science)

Assessment Report, 2013-2014

COST, Health Science (Associate)

Assessment Identifiers

College / School
College of Science and Technology

Department
Department of Biology

Program / Major / Certificate
Associate of Science in Health Science

Assessment Coordinator(s)
Dr. Elissa Purnell

Has there been a change to the Assessment Coordinator(s) since the last assessment plan?
No

Person(s) responsible for writing and/or submitting this report:
Dr. Elissa Purnell

Program Mission Statement

The mission of the Associate in Health Science Program is to assist students in gaining admission to Nursing and Allied Health Programs by providing career advice and academic guidance in the completion of pre-requisite coursework.

Has this mission statement been revised since the last plan?
No

PSLOs

1. Students will be able to demonstrate a basic understanding of the relationship between microbes, disease and physiological mechanisms.

2. Students will be able to recognize ethical issues and apply ethical perspectives to justify a moral judgement.

3. Students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the adaptation and evolution of microbes.

LINK TO: Assessment Report, 2013-2014 – Supporting Documents

Assessment Results (PSLOs)

SSU Strategic Plan Goal	PSLO	Semester	Professor	Courses	Assessment Artifacts and Instruments	Target Levels	Results and Analysis of Results	Actions in Response to Results
Academic Engagement and Achievement	1. Students will be able to demonstrate a basic understanding of the relationship between microbes, disease and physiological mechanisms.	Fall 2013	Purnell	BIOL 1108 Principles of Biology II	Test 3 Questions 3,13,23,37 - Answer Key	65% of students will answer each question correctly	TARGET 1 NOT MET 61.29% scored at 70% or higher.	OVERALL: TARGET PARTIALLY MET Description of projected use of results from the 2012-2013 academic year that is being addressed in the 2013 – 2014 academic year: Instructors spent more lecture time presenting specific microbes and their associated disease(s) Description of any changes for improvements which were made during the course of the 2013-2014 academic year: Common diseases and their causative agents were emphasized in lectures. Description of the expected use of results that will be addressed in the 2014-2015 academic year: Lectures will be modified to provide more coverage of certain common microbes and their associated disease(s).
		Spring 2014	Purnell	BIOL 1108 Principles of Biology II	Test 3 Question 55 - Answer Key	65% of student will answer question correctly	TARGET 2 MET 95.45% of students achieved target

Assessment Results (POs)

SSU Strategic Plan Goal	PO Goal	Enabling Strategies	Measures	Targets	Results and Analysis of Results	Actions in Response to Results
Academic Achievement and Engagement	Increase the visibility of the A.S. in Health Science degree to freshmen and undeclared majors	At least one biology faculty member will participate in the “Declare a Major” event sponsored by the Center for Academic Success (CAS)	Number of students requesting additional information during and following break-out sessions	Speak with 5-10 students	TARGET MET Dr. Elissa Purnell attended the Declare a Major Workshop held by CAS.  Questions concerning the degrees offered through the Biology department were answered for the general audience.	OVERALL: TARGET MET Description of projected use of results from the 2012-2013 academic year that is being addressed in the 2013-2014 academic year: The program maintains relationships with CAS faculty to know how many students are interested in the A.S. in Health Science degree. Description of any changes for improvements which were made during the course of the 2013-2014 academic year: The program updated A.S. degree grids were given to CAS staff. Description of the expected use of results that will be addressed in the 2014-2015 academic year: Increased student enrollment in the A.S. in Health Science will be anticipated during the 2014-2015 academic year.
Academic Achievement and Engagement	Increase number of students seeking A.S. in Health Science degree	Provide department brochures containing information on A.S. in Health Science degree to students during Open Campus Events and to the Admissions Office	Contact information for students visiting table during Open Campus Events	5-10 new students declaring the A.S. degree in Health Science	TARGET MET 8 additional students declared the A.S. in Health Science during the spring of 2014. Documentary evidence: Lists of students seeking A.S. degree in fall 2013 and spring 2014	OVERALL: TARGET MET Description of projected use of results from the 2012-2013 academic year that is being addressed in the 2013-2014 academic year: The program continue to get a list of incoming students from CAS. Description of any changes for improvements which were made during the course of the 2013-2014 academic year: Student information (names and ID numbers) is kept on file electronically in the Biology department. Description of the expected use of results that will be addressed in the 2014-2015 academic year: Information will be used to check on student progress.
Academic Achievement and Engagement	Sponsor information activities for students seeking A.S. in Health Science degree	Hold at least one information session per semester with representatives from schools/colleges with Nursing and Allied Health Programs	Attendance sheets; notification from at least one faculty member of willingness to allow recruiters to speak with class	Minimum of 20 students in attendance	TARGET MET Representatives from the Medical College of Georgia at Georgia Regent’s University met with students on September 25, 2013. Mr. Mackel Harris from Life University spoke with students on November 28, 2013.	OVERALL: TARGET MET Description of projected use of results from the 2012-2013 academic year that is being addressed in the 2013-2014 academic year: Information from schools is shared with students who were not able to meet with representatives. Description of any changes for improvements which were made during the course of the 2013-2014 academic year: Formal information sessions were scheduled in the afternoon (4:00 -6:00 P.M. time slots) to maximize ability of students to attend (times normally set aside for college, departmental, and committee meetings) Description of the expected use of results that will be addressed in the 2014-2015 academic year: School representatives will be contacted to coordinate visits during AY 2014-2015.