Javascript is required to load this page.
Page Loaded
This survey is designed to better understand how MSUM uses Guided Learning Pathways to serve and support students. Many of the questions have multiple parts that refer to different groups or resources, so please read them carefully and feel free to move around the survey or save it and complete it later. Many questions also include options to add examples or explanations. You can also select multiple answers for each question so please check all that apply.
Please indicate your designation.
Faculty
Department chair
Do not wish to answer
Please select your department/program.
Accounting
Actuarial Science & Statistics
Advertising and Public Relations
Animation
Anthropology
Archaeology
Art
Biochemistry & Biotechnology
Biology
Business Administration
Business Law
Chemistry
Communication Studies
Computer Science & Information Systems
Construction Management
Counseling and Student Affairs
Criminal Justice
Curriculum & Instruction
Earth Science
Economics
Educational Leadership
Elementary and Early Childhood Education
English Department
Entertainment Industries & Technology
Film
Gen Studies
Graphic Communications
Graphic Design
Health and Physical Education
Health Services Administration
History
Journalism
Languages and Cultures
Lib Arts
Mathematics
Music
Nursing
Paralegal
Physics
Political Science
Professional Management
Psychology
Sch of Nursing and Healthcare Leadership
School of Art
School of Teaching and Learning
Social Work
Sociology and Criminal Justice
Special Education
Speech/Language/Hearing Science
Theater
Univ Studies
Women's and Gender Studies
In what ways do the curricula you offer include contributions and work of scholars and/or practitioners of color or native origin and other underrepresented groups?
LASC requirements include coursework in these areas
The curricula does not currently include contributions from diverse scholars but we are working to add this
The curricula does not currently include contributions from diverse scholars and we have no plans in place to add this at this time
Other - please describe
If you are unsatisfied by the assessment in this area, what can be done to make improvements? Please describe
Do not wish to answer
How do you assess that curricula you offer reflects cultural relevancy and responsiveness?
Through 3-yr LASC assessment
Assessment for use of contextual learning
Assessment for how much the student's cultural capital is tapped into
Assessment for integration of popular culture in the curricula
Assessment for faculty mindfulness in setting up the classroom
Other - please describe
The curricula does not currently offer culturally relevant materials
If you are not satisfied with assessment in this area, what could be done to make improvements? - Please describe
Do not wish to answer
How do you assess that your program pathway is coherent and course content and student learning outcomes are clearly aligned?
By regular MSUM program review cycle assessment
Through collaboration and feedback from an Advisory Board
Through collaboration and feedback from the MSUM Career Services Center
Other - please describe
If you are not satisfied with assessment in this area, what could be done to make improvements? - Please describe
Do not wish to answer
How do you assess that your program pathway is aligned with statewide transfer pathways?
Through collaboration with the system transfer pathways office
Through collaboration with the MSUM Transfer Center
Other - please describe
If you are not satisfied with assessment in this area, what could be done to make improvements? - Please describe
Do not wish to answer
How do you assess that your program requirements are based upon data, and do not create unintended or unnecessary barriers to completion?
Accredited and non-accredited programs use national organizations to guide program requirements
Regular program review cycle uses UPBC data on retention, completion, etc, to examine DFW rates, barriers etc.
3-yr LASC assessment cycle for all classes
EAB demand analysis is required for all New Program Development
Other - please describe
If you are not satisfied with assessment in this area, what could be done to make improvements? - Please describe
Do not wish to answer
How do you assess that required core curriculum and general education courses are clearly articulated?
Through course student evaluation using standard university assessment instrument as required by faculty IFO contract
3-cycle LASC assessment
Core and LASC is clearly listed on DARS
Through advising
Other - please describe
If you are not satisfied with assessment in this area, what could be done to make improvements? - Please describe
Do not wish to answer
How do you assess that recommended elective courses are clearly articulated?
Through course student evaluation using standard university assessment instrument as required by faculty IFO contract
Electives clearly listed on DARS
Through advising
Other - please describe
If you are not satisfied with assessment in this area, what could be done to make improvements? - Please describe
Do not wish to answer
How do you assess that programs are mapped “with the ends in mind” and are linked explicitly to careers or further education pathways?
Community Advisory Board that reviews and informs curriculum to align with workforce needs
EAB demand analysis, required for all New Program Development
Data compiled by career development center on employment of graduates in the field
Licensure exam results
Work with Career Services
Curriculum includes courses related to career development
Other - please describe
If you are not satisfied with assessment in this area, what could be done to make improvements? - Please describe
Do not wish to answer
How do you assess that discipline-appropriate
curricular
strategies for active, collaborative, applied, and experiential learning experiences are designed throughout the pathway?
Department Work Plans require that curriculum align with MSU Strategic Initiatives (including experiential learning)
Curriculum includes classes on active, collaborative, applied or experiential learning
Other - please describe
If you are not satisfied with assessment in this area, what could be done to make improvements? - Please describe
Do not wish to answer
How do you assess that discipline-appropriate
co-curricular
learning opportunities are designed throughout the pathway? (Select all that apply)
Required course evaluation for UNIV 340, the LA Pedagogy class
Many majors/programs require internship experiences and these are assessed (e.g, xxx497 classes)
Co-curriculum includes classes on active, collaborative, applied or experiential learning
Many majors/programs require research experience and these are assessed (e.g, xxx492 classes)
Other - please describe
If you are not satisfied with assessment in this area, what could be done to make improvements? - Please describe
Do not wish to answer
How do you assess processes and documentation of student learning outcomes accruing to the program level are clearly articulated, executed, and used to improve instruction and student learning?
Annual Department Workplan and Report process includes assessment processes
Regular LASC and WI assessment of SLOs required for courses to keep their designation
Three year program review cycle includes assessment of SLOs
Accreditation work includes assessment processes and is ongoing
Other - please describe
Do not wish to answer
How do you assess default course sequences are clearly articulated, and courses are consistently scheduled and offered in alignment with those sequences and student needs?
Our departments/programs have Community Advisory Board that review and inform curriculum to align with workforce needs
Regular discussion is part of faculty meetings/organizational meetings
Regular collaboration with Registrar's office
Collaboration with other departments/programs
Other - please describe
Do not wish to answer
How are curricular design and course scheduling used to encourage academic momentum and appropriate credit intensity?
Students use scheduling software tool for course planning
Regular discussion is part of faculty meetings/organizational meetings
Collaboration with other departments/programs
Regular collaboration with Registrar's office
Other - please describe
Do not wish to answer
How are milestone courses articulated and used to track student progression through the program
We have capstone or advanced seminar classes to conduct assessment of student learning outcomes
We don't currently have milestone/capstone type classes
We need support/funding to purchase standardized assessment tools. Please describe type of tool you required.
Other - please describe
Do not wish to answer
What resources would you like to see available to improve your assessment activities?
Funding to purchase specific assessment instruments
Support for faculty to engage in assessment activities
Funding to develop assessment materials or training
Other - please specify
Do wish to answer
Powered by Qualtrics