All programs are expected to measure some outcomes annually and to measure all priority program outcomes at least once over two consecutive three-year review cycles. Describe below the plan for the next three years of assessment of program-level student learning outcomes.
1. Student Learning Outcomes
[Insert at least 2-5 priority learning outcomes that will be assessed by the unit over the next three years. Each unit will select which of its learning outcomes to assess.] Relationship to UNM Student Learning Goals (insert the program SLOs and check all that apply):
University of New Mexico Student Learning Goals
Program SLOs Knowledge Skills Responsibility Program SLO is
conceptually different from university goals.
[alpha.#] [SLO text]
[e.g., A.1 The student will be able to communicate effectively in writing.]
A.1. X X X A.2. X X X B.1. X X X B.2. X X X B.3 X X X C.1 X X X
82 A. What:
i. For each SLO, briefly describe the means of assessment, i.e., what samples of evidence of learning will be gathered or measures used to assess students’ accomplishment of the learning outcomes in the three- year plan?
ii. Indicate whether each measure is direct or indirect. If you are unsure, then write “Unsure of measurement type.” There is an expectation that at least half of the
assessment methods/measures will be direct measures of student learning. [See http://www.unm.edu/~assess/ToolsAndTemplates.html]
iii. Briefly describe the criteria for success related to each direct or indirect means of assessment. What is the program’s performance target (e.g., is an “acceptable or better” performance by 60% of students on a given measure acceptable to the program faculty)? If scoring rubrics are used to define qualitative criteria and measure performance, attach them to the plan as they are available.
B. Who: State explicitly whether the program’s assessment will include evidence from all students in the program or a sample. Address the validity of any proposed sample of students.
SLO A1. Students can describe basic and healthy elements of dance training and how alignment is crucial in the discipline of all dance forms.
i. Written assignments, tests, and hands-on labs will be assessed in the individual students dance emphasis courses.
ii. Direct
iii. 100% at a grade of C or better with a rubric under development. Who: All students in the Dance B.A. emphasis.
SLO A2. Students exhibit the vocabulary to speak about scientific and artistic principles of movement and how those principles apply to teaching in dance courses and in
choreography.
i. Written assignments, tests, and hands-on labs will be assessed in the individual students dance emphasis courses.
ii. Direct
iii. 100% at a grade of C or better with a rubric under development. Who: All students in the Dance B.A. emphasis.
SLO B1. Students can name and describe the works and theories of important historical figures in dance.
i. Written assignments, tests, and hands-on labs will be assessed in the individual students dance emphasis courses.
ii. Direct
83 Who: All students in the Dance B.A. emphasis.
SLO B2. Students have exposure to current artistic trends in the field of dance and can critically analyze choreography, both historic and current.
i. Written assignments, tests, and hands-on labs will be assessed in the individual students dance emphasis courses.
ii. Direct
iii. 100% at a grade of C or better with a rubric under development. Who: All students in the Dance B.A. emphasis.
SLO B3. Students exhibit concise and thorough writing skills in critical analysis of trends and theories in the dance field.
i. Written assignments, tests, and hands-on labs will be assessed in the individual students dance emphasis courses.
ii. Direct
iii. 100% at a grade of C or better with a rubric under development. Who: All students in the Dance B.A. emphasis.
SLO C1. Student work demonstrates a high level of technical design skills, which have been produced in light, scene and costume shops intended for productions .
i. Written assignments, tests, and hands-on labs will be assessed in the individual students dance emphasis courses.
ii. Direct
iii. 100% at a grade of C or better with a rubric under development. Who: All students in the Dance B.A. emphasis.
SLO C2. Students can describe important theoretical applications of dance in the classroom and in choreography.
i. Written assignments, tests, and hands-on labs will be assessed in the individual students dance emphasis courses.
ii. Direct
iii. 100% at a grade of C or better with a rubric under development. Who: All students in the Dance B.A. emphasis.
3. When will learning outcomes be assessed? When and in what forum will the results of the assessment be discussed?
[Briefly describe the timeframe over which your unit will conduct the assessment of learning outcomes selected for the three-year plan. For example, provide a layout of the semesters or years (e.g., 2008-2009, 2009-20010, and 2010-2011), list which outcomes will be assessed, and which semester/year the results will be discussed and used to
84 improve student learning (e.g., discussed with program faculty, interdepartmental
faculty, advisory boards, students, etc.)]
Assessed Discussed/Changes A.1. Spring 2014 Fall 2014
A.2. Spring 2014 Fall 2014
B.1. Spring 2014 Fall 2014
B.2. Spring 2014 Fall 2014
B.3. Spring 2014 Fall 2014
C.1. Spring 2014 Fall 2014
C.2. Spring 2014 Fall 2014
4. What is the unit’s process to analyze/interpret assessment data and use results to improve student learning?
Briefly describe:
1. who will participate in the assessment process (the gathering of evidence, the analysis/interpretation, recommendations).
2. the process for consideration of the implications of assessment for change: a. to assessment mechanisms themselves,
b. to curriculum design, c. to pedagogy
…in the interest of improving student learning.
3. How, when, and to whom will recommendations be communicated?
1. Who: Head of Dance – Donna Jewell
Additional Dance faculty teaching core courses- Donna Jewell, Mary Anne Newhall, Vladimir Conde-Reche, Eva Encinias
2. Process:
At this juncture all three aspects will be examined in the interest of improving student learning.
3. How, when and to whom communicated:
Donna Jewell, as Head of Dance will lead and coordinate with other Dance faculty members in achieving recommendations.
A. College, Department and Date 1. College: College of Fine Arts 2. Department: Theatre and Dance 3. Date: 3/31/14
B. Academic Program of Study*
* Academic Program of Study is defined as an approved course of study leading to a certificate or degree reflected
on a UNM transcript. A graduate-level program of study typically includes a capstone experience (e.g. thesis, dissertation, professional paper or project, comprehensive exam, etc.).