Multi Year Assessment Plan for the
Westmont Political Science Department
| Outcomes | 2008 - 2009 |
2009 - 2010 |
2010 - 2011 |
2011 - 2012 |
2012 - 2013 |
Means of Assessment, Benchmark |
Who is in Charge? |
How the loop will be closed or has been closed. |
Competence in written communication |
x | x | Essay and rubric |
Jesse Covington |
Increased focus on writing in POL 040 & lower division courses; increased use of writing center; increased use of peer review; increased use of library liaison | |||
Critically trained |
x | x | Coursework; pre/post exam |
Susan Penksa |
Revamped POL 040; increased emphasis of research methods in upper division courses; increased use of library liaison | |||
Active social engagement |
x | Essay and rubric |
Tom Knecht |
Additin of POL 110 as a service-learning course; additional discussion of civic engagement in POL 10 and POL 30 |