As Computer Science is a field with constant changes, in an effort to remain current and continue to provide state-of-the-art information, the department uses multiple methods to assess the achievement of its program's objectives.
Objective
How Measured
When Measured
Improvements Identified
Improvements Implemented
1
a) MFT* b)Alumni Survey c)Senior Exit Survey
(a) and (c) conducted each semester (b)Survey sent out every 4 years
Alumni survey showed a need to have more exposure to OO, Web programming and networking
(a), (b), (c) offered each semester (d) each semester (e) Meets at least twice a year
Need to improve communications and project management skills of CSCI major
1) Added ECE/CSCI 180 as an alternate to a writing course offered by the English Dept.; 2)Added a regular meeting time for CSCI 190 - where students can make oral presentations 3)Added CSCI 112 as a core course
3
a)Alumni Survey b)CSCI 110 c)Senior Exit Survey
(a) Survey sent out every 4 years (b) Offered each semester (c)Conducted each semester
No perceived problems at this time
4
a) MFT* b)Alumni Survey c)Advisory Board input
(a) conducted each semester (b) Survey sent out every 4 years (c)Meets twice each year
Advisory Board expressed the need to strengthen student background in tackling practical problems
Currently reviewing the student capabilities by looking at class projects; results from Senior survey; industry input RE student projects
5
a) MFT* b)Alumni Survey c)Advisory Board input
(a) conducted each semester (b) Survey sent out every 4 years (c) Meets twice each year
Advisory Board said there was a need to enhance the capabilities of graduates in order to be more competitive in the job market
Restructured the Master's program in order to have stronger core requirements
* MFT is the Major Field Test and is administered by the Educational Testing Service.
College of Engineering, Computer
Science, & Construction Management
California State University, Chico
Chico, CA 95929-0003
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