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Student Learning Assessment

Assessment at UA Cossatot is a faculty-driven process. Faculty are involved in every step of the assessment process. The primary goal of CLO assessment is to improve curriculum design and graduate well-rounded students who have the potential to achieve their learning and career goals. To achieve its assessment goals, the College collects assessment performance data and uses it to make changes in the curriculum. CLO assessment at UA Cossatot is tied directly to the institution’s mission to improve the lives of those in our region by providing quality education.

Assessment Plan Structure

The Assessment Council was created to develop and implement the assessment process. Members are responsible for implementing the assessment plan, evaluating its success, and sharing results with faculty, staff, students, and the community. In addition, members lead conversations about learning and provide assessment data and recommendations to anyone making decisions at the course, program, and institutional levels. The assessment program is student-centered because assessment starts with the student and then loops back to the faculty when data are analyzed. The CLO assessment plan makes everyone on campus more accountable for student learning.

The Assessment Council and Institutional Research and Assessment director oversee the assessment process and guide faculty and administration in a three-year review cycle of the goals to ensure continued relevance.
Faculty, Division Chairs, Curriculum Committee, Assessment Council, and CAO are responsible for ensuring current and new courses remain aligned and relevant to students, employers, and transfer institutions.

Assessment Plan
Pass Rate and Credentials Chart

College Outcomes

Personal and Global Awareness Students will
- demonstrate an awareness and appreciation for cultural diversity
- analyze and contrast historic, political, cultural, social, environmental, or economic factors that shape contemporary public issues
- establish awareness of self in the context of society
- acknowledge personal needs for health, fitness, and safety
- exemplify integrity, ethical behavior, and social responsibility in academic, vocational, and personal pursuits
Problem Solving Students will
- select appropriate strategies to gather data suitable to a problem or task
- apply appropriate quantitative reasoning skills to solve problems
- interpret data, perform calculations, and analyze the validity of results
- identify information needed to clarify and solve problems/tasks
Critical Thinking Students will
- evaluate information for usefulness and validity
- apply scientific reasoning and processes in new and varied contexts utilizing technology and real-world situations
- examine issues by identifying and challenging assumptions and biases, including one’s own, and by distinguishing substantiated fact from opinion or misinformation
Communication Students will
- read for comprehension in order to restate and summarize written information
- write clearly, concisely and accurately
- speak clearly and logically and use appropriate nonverbal communication
- listen for comprehension in order to interpret and explain information
- organize information and cite resources properly

College Learning Results/Reporting

AY 2018 CLO Report

AY 2019 CLO Report

Prior Methods of Assessment

Assessment Report for General Education MATH beginning 2010
Assessment Report for General Education Communication beginning 2010
Assessment Report for General Education Personal & Global Awareness beginning 2010
Assessment Report for General Education Science beginning 2010

Assessment Council Members

Barbara Lacefield, Assessment Chair, Division Chair of Professional Studies
Kay Cobb, Professional Studies and Student Success Faculty
Tommi Cobb, Director of Institutional Research and Assessment
Sarah Chesshir, Division Chair for Skilled and technical Services
Kim Dickerson, Division Chair of Medical Education
Dr. Robert Guillory, Life Science Faculty
Tamla Heminger, OTA Program Director
Tiana Kelly, Skilled and Technical (Perkins) Programs Advisor
Crystal Sims, Division Chair of General Education
Jennifer Sanderson, PTA Program Director
Curtis Sebren, Student Services Advisor
Toyia Witherspoon, Cosmetology Instructor

Division of Professional Studies

Professional Studies programs at the University of Arkansas Cossatot provide students with the broad educational background required for positions in agriculture, business, criminal justice and child development professions. The program provides specialized training needed to meet entry-level requirements of business and industry. Click here for more information.

Business Programs Assessment Results through Spring 2019

Business Associate of Science Degree

Upon completion of the AS Business program the student will be able to:

Operate and utilize the software for problem-solving, critical thinking, data manipulation and communication.

Apply acceptable communication skills to produce clear, complete and accurate messages
Identify, analyze and apply data to demonstrate accounting concepts

Business Technical Certificates & Associate of Applied Science Degrees

Program Learning Outcomes (PLO’s)

Upon completion of the AAS General Business program the student will be able to:

Identify and analyze data to complete the basic accounting cycle
Analyze and apply data to demonstrate accounting concepts
Utilize accounting software to record and report business transactions
Apply knowledge and skills necessary for effective business practices
Apply concepts, data analysis and software for business transactions and decision making to real-world applications

Upon completion of the AAS Digital Media and Marketing Program the student will be able to:

Support brands, websites, and social media channels through message, design and creative concepts.
Identify an audience for specific interactive digital and social media platforms.
Manage search engine optimization (SEO) of digital content and websites.
Develop digital business strategies and understand current and anticipate future marketing trends.
Implement analytics tools to track and measure the effectiveness of digital and social media campaigns.

Agriculture Program Learning Outcomes (PLO’s)

Upon completion of the TC & AS Agriculture program the student will be able to:

Demonstrate knowledge of scientific principles and emerging technologies related to agriculture.
Understand and analyze current events and issues that are occurring in agriculture and how they affect the future of agriculture.
Apply critical thinking skills in analyzing information, solving problems, and interpreting results.
Demonstrate ethical practices in the diverse agricultural industry.

Agriculture Business Major Outcomes (ABMO’s)

Upon completion of the AS Agri-Business program the student will be able to:

Identify, analyze and apply data to demonstrate accounting concepts
Demonstrate knowledge of basic economic principles and how they apply to the agriculture industry.

Agriculture Education Major Outcomes (AEMO’s)

Upon completion of the AS Agri-Education program the student will be able to:

Select appropriate learning strategies, technology, media and materials to achieve learning in a modern educational environment.
Demonstrate an understanding of the role of the teacher in the classroom through instruction and motivation.

Agriculture Science Major Outcomes (ASMO’s)

Upon completion of the AS Agri-Agriculture Science program the student will be able to:

Demonstrate knowledge and technical skills in agricultural sciences, emerging technologies their applications.
Apply critical thinking skills in distinguishing facts and applying scientific principles to issues within the agriculture industry.

Natural Resources Major Outcomes (NRMO’s)

Upon completion of the AS Agri-Natural Resources program the student will be able to:

Understand ecological processes, including human impacts that influence ecosystems change and the future sustainability of natural resources.
Describe how the use, management and allocation of natural resources are affected by laws, policies, economic factors, and private and public resource owners and users.

Communications

In addition to the four CLOs, students will be able to

explore various career opportunities available in mass media.
compare and contrast mass media to other forms of communication

Division of General Education

These will serve as the program learning outcomes (PLOs) for the Division of General Education.

They mirror and correspond with the college learning outcomes (CLOs).

Division of General Education PLO Results Fall 2019

Education – AEK6, AE48, AMLE (both LA/SS and M/S)

In addition to the four CLOs, students will be able to

identify attributes of an effective teacher, including establishing a positive classroom environment, maintaining student/teacher rapport, and understanding cultures and diverse backgrounds of students.
demonstrate the application of technology used to complete activities and lesson plans.

Education PLO Fall 2019 Results

Education PLO Spring 2020 Results

Education PLO Fall 2020 Results

Education PLO Spring 2021 Results

Psychology

In addition to the four CLOs, students will be able to

understand the diversity of gender, race, social class, ethnicity, and sexuality in their own and other cultures and societies.
use critical thinking to analyze, synthesize, and evaluate information and ideas from multiple perspectives.

Psychology PLO Results Fall 2019

Psychology PLO Results Spring 2020

Psychology PLO Results Fall 2020

Psychology PLO Results Spring 2021

STEM

In addition to the four CLOs, students will be able to

demonstrate proper lab techniques and safety practices.
apply scientific knowledge, skills, and understandings to problems and issues in daily life.

STEM PLO Fall 2019 Results

STEM PLO Spring 2020 Results

STEM PLO Fall 2020 Results

STEM PLO Spring 2021 Results

Division of Medical Education

LPN Program PLOs

Outcome #1. Apply nursing practice through accountability, legal and ethical principles, and ongoing professional development that complies with the standards of nursing practice.

Outcome #2. Utilize critical thinking in order to provide an environment that minimizes the risk of adverse events through current evidence-based practice.

Outcome #3. Communicate using positive interpersonal skills to convey compassion, knowledge, technology, and support quality improvement or information to diverse populations.

Outcome #4. Serve as a member of the interdisciplinary team to provide patient-centered care to diverse populations.

2008 LPN Program Site Visit Summary

2008 LPN Program Site Visit Review

2013 LPN Program Site Visit Summary

2013 LPN Program Site Visit Review

RN Program PLOs

Demonstrate quality and safe care that supports a culture of health through evidence-based nursing

Apply critical thinking necessary to provide patient-centered care to diverse populations.

Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to provide leadership in all healthcare settings.

Integrate professional nursing practice through communication, knowledge, technology, and support of quality improvement measures.

2017 RN Program Learning Results

2018 RN Program Learning Results

Medical Assisting Program PLOs

1. Expected Outcomes: Graduates of the Medical Assisting Program will demonstrate adequate competency as Medical Assistants.

Assessment Criteria/Procedures: At least 80 percent of the respondents to the employer survey will indicate that students who have completed the Medical Assisting Program at CCCUA meet their expectations regarding graduates' ability to perform effectively.

2. Expected Outcome: Graduates of the Medical Assisting Program will be successfully employed as Medical Assistants.

2. Assessment Criteria/Procedures: At least 80 percent of graduates responding to a graduate survey will indicate that they are employed in the field within six months after graduation.

3. Expected Outcome: Graduates of the Medical Assisting Program will demonstrate progressive development in the Medical Assisting field.

3. Assessment Criteria/Procedures: At least 80 percent of the respondents to a graduate survey will indicate that they have attended a professional workshop or have taken a continuing education class in their field since graduating.

4. Expected Outcomes: Graduates of the Medical Assisting Program will demonstrate adequate competency as Medical Assistants.

4. Assessment Criteria/Procedures: At least 80 percent of Medical Assisting graduates will indicate on a graduate survey that they plan to seek National Certification.

5. Expected Outcomes: Graduates of the Medical Assisting Program will express satisfaction with the preparation provided by the Medical Assisting Program at CCCUA.

Assessment Criteria/Procedures: At least 80 percent of Medical Assisting graduates will indicate satisfaction on a graduate survey with the preparation provided by the Medical Assisting Program at CCCUA.

PTA Program Goals

Goal 1. Graduates will be clinically competent and able to serve the college region by working as entry-level physical therapist assistants under the direction and supervision of a physical therapist.

Goal 2. Graduates will demonstrate effective oral, written, and nonverbal communication skills in a culturally competent manner with patients, caregivers and other health care providers.

Goal 3. Graduates will exhibit effective critical thinking and problem-solving skills in the clinical environment.

Goal 4. The Program will provide a positive learning environment, as per End of Course Survey questions, and a curriculum consistent with contemporary physical therapy practice.

Goal 5. Program faculty will model ongoing personal and professional development through life-long learning opportunities and membership in professional organizations.

2018-19 PTA Cohort Systematic Evaluation Plan

OTA Program Objectives and Learning Outcomes

Provide occupation-based, client-centered care that is inclusive of consumer values, beliefs and needs. [Occupation and the Occupational Therapy Process]
Promote health and wellbeing for individuals and populations through the use of occupation. [Occupation and the Occupational Therapy Process; Diversity Factors in Practice]
Apply occupational therapy interventions based on current occupational therapy principles and best practices. [Occupation and the Occupational Therapy Process; Professionalism and Ethics, Professional Critical Thinking and Reasoning]
Clarify and uphold the ethics, attitudes and values of the profession. [Professionalism and Ethics; Community Engagement and Leadership]
Recognize social, economic and political factors that influence and change occupational therapy services and healthcare. [All Curricular Themes]
Interact professionally with consumers, caregivers, families and/or professional colleagues to achieve service objectives. [Occupational Therapy and the Occupational Therapy Process; Professionalism and Ethics]
Implement innovative strategies in the provision of services to individuals and populations within the community. [Occupation and the Occupational Therapy Process; Diversity Factors in Life and in Practice]
Demonstrate effective leadership actions within the community and within the profession. [Community Engagement and Leadership; Professionalism and Ethics]

2019-2020 OTA Systematic Plan of Evaluation
2018-2019 OTA Systematic Plan of Evaluation (Completed)
2018-2019 OTA Evaluation Narrative Report

Division of Skilled and Technical Sciences

2019 Skilled and Technical PLO Results

Program Outcomes (Automotive Technology)

Instructor: Brad Smith: bsmith@cccua.edu

Campus Locations: De Queen

Hours: Mon-Thursday 3:00PM- 9:00PM

At the successful completion of the program curriculum, students will be able to:

Apply safe work practices in a manner compatible with OSHA requirements and ASE and NATEF standards.
Locate and employ applicable vehicle and service information from a variety of resources in order to correctly diagnose, and repair or correct malfunctions within each major automotive system.
Demonstrate knowledge and skills to inspect, diagnose, and repair to industry standards the major systems found in current automobiles.
Identify and explain the function of automotive parts and systems.
Identify and explain the function of and demonstrate the use of hand tools and computerized diagnostic tools used in the automotive repair industry.

In addition, the following college-wide learning outcomes reflect the expectations of all programs at the University of Arkansas Cossatot:

Personal and Global Awareness
Problem Solving
Critical Thinking
Communication

Program Outcomes (Cosmetology)

Campus Locations: Nashville

Instructor: Toyia Witherspoon: twitherspoon@cccua.edu

Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00AM-4:00PM

At the successful completion of the program curriculum, students will be able to:

1. Principals of Cosmetology— Perform hair care services for all types of hair including hair analysis, haircutting, hairstyling, hair coloring and lightening, permanent waving and chemical relaxing, as well as, perform natural nail services including manicuring and pedicuring and perform basic skincare services including skin analysis, facials, makeup application and superfluous hair removal including the necessary skills to pass the Arkansas State Licensure Exam.

2. Professionalism and Business Skills— Perform salon business such as front desk operations, dispensary inventory and loss prevention, resume building and interviewing skills, self-marketing and the basic knowledge of starting one’s own salon business.

3. Sanitation Practices— Have the knowledge of decontamination control, public hygiene and special sanitation procedures used for the protection of the client and the operator.

4. Perform hair care services for all types of hair including hair analysis, haircutting, hairstyling, hair coloring and lightening, permanent waving and chemical relaxing, as well as, perform natural nail services including manicuring and pedicuring and perform basic skincare services including skin analysis, facials, makeup application and superfluous hair removal including the necessary skills to pass the Arkansas State Licensure Exam

In addition, the following college-wide learning outcomes reflect the expectations of all programs at the University of Arkansas Cossatot:

Personal and Global Awareness
Problem Solving
Critical Thinking
Communication

Program Outcomes (Diesel Technology)

Campus Locations: De Queen

Instructor: Mark Kutak: mkutak@cccua.edu

Hours: Mon-Thursday 9:30AM- 3:30PM

Upon successful completion of the program curriculum, students will be able to:

Demonstrate knowledge of industry and OSHA safety standards for mechanical safety, hazardous waste material control, handling and disposal, and proper vehicle lift safety
Demonstrate the proper use of diesel repair hand tools and advanced diagnostic equipment commonly used in the service and repair of diesel technology
Accurately calculate mathematical problems common to the diesel technology industry such as, but not limited to the following: gear ratios, conversion between metric and US measurements, electrical circuits (Ohm’s Law), alignment angles, voltmeter, ammeter, ohmmeter readings, and cubic inch replacement
Demonstrate proper techniques involved in completely removing, disassembling, cleaning, servicing, and re-assembling a diesel engine
Demonstrate proper technique while performing routine inspections and preventive maintenance on diesel technology
Identify and assemble the parts of diesel fuel injection systems
Diagnose and repair for diesel system:

brake systems
drive (power) train systems
heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems
electrical and electronic systems used

In addition, the following college-wide learning outcomes reflect the expectations of all programs at University of Arkansas Cossatot:

Personal and Global Awareness
Problem Solving
Critical Thinking
Communication

Program Outcomes (Industrial Electricity)

Campus Locations: Lockesburg

Instructor: Randy Thompson: rthompson@cccua.edu

Hours: Mon-Thursday 3:00PM- 9:00PM

At the successful completion of the program curriculum, students will be able to:

Identify National Electrical Code standards and recommended practices
Read and interpret basic blueprints, shop drawings and electrical schematics.
Perform electrical calculations to determine voltage, amperage, and resistance using Ohm’s and Kirchhoff’s Law
Identify proper electrical controls used for industrial motors and equipment
Install and wire electrical components and motors including conduit bending and installation
Troubleshoot problems associated with industrial equipment utilizing Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)
Write and install programs to perform a variety of operations utilizing Allen Bradley PLCs and software.

In addition, the following college-wide learning outcomes reflect the guiding expectations of all programs at University of Arkansas Cossatot:

Personal and Global Awareness
Problem Solving
Critical Thinking
Communication

Program Outcomes (Industrial Technology)

Campus Locations: Lockesburg

Instructor: Sam Nutt: snutt@cccua.edu

Hours: Mon-Thursday 3:00PM- 9:00PM

At the successful completion of the program curriculum, students will be able to:

Repair and maintain hydraulic and pneumatic systems
Attain knowledge of basic electrical systems
Perform basic welding repairs.
Read and interpret basic blueprints, shop drawings and electrical schematics.
Install belts, sheaves/pulleys, cylinders, motors, pumps, valves, couplings, chains, sprockets, gears, gearboxes, and other components essential to industrial maintenance, repair, and installation.
Demonstrate NCCER curriculum standards

In addition, the following college-wide learning outcomes reflect the expectations of all programs at University of Arkansas Cossatot:

Personal and Global Awareness
Problem Solving
Critical Thinking
Communication

Program Outcomes (PIPE Welding)

Instructor: Wayne Kendrick wkendrick@cccua.edu

Campus Locations: Lockesburg

Hours: Mon-Thursday 3:00PM- 9:00PM

At the successful completion of the program curriculum, students will be able to:

Pass guided bend test to AWS standards in the following:

SMAW carbon steel pipe (uphill and downhill)
SMAW stainless steel pipe
GMAW carbon steel pipe
FCAW carbon steel pipe
GTAW carbon, stainless, and aluminum pipe

In addition, the following college-wide learning outcomes reflect the expectations of all programs at the University of Arkansas Cossatot:

Personal and Global Awareness
Problem Solving
Critical Thinking
Communication

Program Outcomes (Radio Broadcasting)

Campus Locations: Nashville

Instructor: Loren Hinton: lhinton@cccua.edu

Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00AM-4:00PM

At the successful completion of the program curriculum, students will be able to:

Identify trends of broadcasting and the legal issues involved
Produce audio, write script, and write news
Announce, manage, and perform all skills related to radio broadcasting needed for an entry-level position
Perform both in live studio and in the field, including;

Broadcasting
Interviewing
Advertising sales
Promotion
Community service

In addition, the following college-wide learning outcomes reflect the expectations of all programs at University of Arkansas Cossatot:

Personal and Global Awareness
Problem Solving
Critical Thinking
Communication

Program Outcomes (Welding)

Instructors:

Stuart Dufrene: sdufrene@cccua.edu

Wayne Kendrick: wkendrick@cccua.edu

Ron Smith: rsmith@cccua.edu

Campus Locations: Nashville, De Queen, Lockesburg

Hours: Mon-Thursday 3:00PM- 9:20PM

At the successful completion of the program curriculum, students will be able to:

Demonstrate welds in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions using the basic welding processes SMAW, GMAW, FCAW, and GTAW.
Demonstrate metal layout and cut processes.
Demonstrate the fundamentals of welding processes.
Demonstrate the principles of metallurgy during the welding process.
Read and interpret basic blueprints and welding symbols to fabricate components.
Apply basic math and measurement.
Follow industry and NCCER standards and safety practices.

In addition, the following college-wide learning outcomes reflect the expectations of all programs at the University of Arkansas Cossatot:

Personal and Global Awareness
Problem Solving
Critical Thinking
Communication