Assessment Report for: Accounting BS Academic Year: Report

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Assessment Report for: Accounting BS Academic Year: 2015/2016 Report Date: Jan 13, 2017 Contact: Eric Burgess/Marilyn Headrick

Part A. The current Assessment Plan was last revised __2014__ I. Student Learning Objectives (SLO's)

1. Demonstrate understanding of the concepts and theories underlying the operation of a business. 2. Apply critical thinking skills necessary in the functional area of accounting. 3. Demonstrate understanding and application of core competencies in the functional area of

accounting. 4. Demonstrate significant improvement from Peregrine pre-test to post-test results. 5. Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively through written media.

Have any of the SLO's changed since last year? Yes/No Learning objective four changed due to a change in assessment systems and tools from CAAP and MFT to Peregrine. II. Student Learning Outcomes

1. For objective one, 90% of students will show improvement in their understanding of business in entrance pre-test scores to exit post-test scores within Introduction to Business and Business Policy respectively.

2. For objective two, 90% of students will score above the 50th percentile of the accounting functional area on the Peregrine post-test.

3. For objective three, 90% of students will score above 50% of the aggregate average in the functional area of accounting.

4. For objective four, 50% of students will pass the Peregrine post-test with a grade of 70% or better.

5. For objective five, over 90% of students successfully complete writing intensive courses. III. Assessment Instruments

1. Assignments and projects are administered within the Introduction of Business and Business Policy courses.

2. Peregrine pre and post-tests are administered by the members of faculty who instruct the courses.

3. The Peregrine post-test is administered within the capstone course (Business Policy). 4. The Peregrine post-test constitutes 20% of the capstone course. This applies to departmental

assessment of student learning outcomes. 5. Writing assignments and projects are administered within the writing intensive courses of

Business Communications and Principles of Management.

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Have any of the Assessment Instruments changed since last year? Yes/No We changed our assessment tool from the MFT and CAAP to Peregrine. IV. Administration of Assessment Instruments

1. Peregrine assessments were administered fall and spring semesters by course instructors. 2. Peregrine pre and post-tests are administered every fall and spring semester within the capstone

course by the course instructors. 3. Same as two above. 4. Same as two above. 5. Writing assessments are administered fall and spring semesters by course instructors.

Part B. Assessment Results -

1. One hundred or more students complete Introduction to Business and Principles of Management courses every year. Over 90 percent of the students pass courses with a “C” of better. The department has achieved and maintained desired results.

2. Out of the 113 students who completed the Peregrine post-test during the assessment year, 85% scored at or above the 50th percentile. This means that the desired results have been met.

3. Out of 113 students who completed the Peregrine post-test 50% scored 90% of the aggregate average in the functional area of accounting.

4. Accounting competencies are embedded in the Business Policy (BAD 490) capstone course.

The embedded Peregrine post-test assesses these competencies and usually adds rigor to the course. Student performance in the course has remained stable. Out of the 113students who completed the Peregrine post-test during the assessment year, 90% scored a “C” or higher. This equates to about 20% of the course grade or better.

5. About 100 or more students complete Business Communications and Principles of Management courses every year. Over 90 % of students pass the courses with a “C” or better. The department has achieved and maintained desired results.

Sharing Assessment Results The assessment report was put together by various department subcommittees. The Department Head shared assessment committee recommendations with department faculty and subcommittees. Assessment reports were discussed at various department meetings. Assessment results are shared with faculty and posted on the university L-drive. These reports are also used as part of the data we collect for regional and specialized accreditation. The responsible individual for each program assessment is identified within the contact row.

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Actions Proposed or Taken Based on the Lincoln University assessment committee and the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) recommendations, the department has adopted Peregrine as their assessment system provider. This allows the department to include external benchmarking illustrated by the student learning assessment data provided in Peregrine pre and post-tests. In the past, we have concentrated on internal benchmarking making MFT scores worth 20% of the capstone course. Since Peregrine provides more national data, it only makes sense that we use it to determine student performance at the national level. Department Head’s Response to Assessment Committee’s Recommendations With direction from the Department Head, the Department of Business has added external benchmarking using Peregrine scores. The Department Head was instrumental in developing the proposal that secured the funding to contract with Peregrine for an improved assessment system. The department has also applied all the recommendations from the University Assessment Committee.

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(Accounting)

Assessment Plan

(2016/2017)

Objectives Assessment Instrument(s)

Outcomes (End Result)

Respon-sible Person(s)

When Data Collected

How Results Will Be Used

1. Demonstrate understanding of the concepts and theories underlying the operation of a business

Peregrine Assessment Systems

About 100 or more students complete Introduction to Business and Principles of Management courses every year. Over 90% of the students pass courses with a “C” of better. The department has achieved and maintained desired results.

Eric Burgess & Marilyn Headrick

2015/2016

To increase student understanding of business operations

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2. Apply critical thinking skills necessary in the functional area of accounting.


Out of the 113 students who completed the Peregrine post-test during the assessment year, 85% scored at or above the 50th percentile. This means that the desired results have been met.


2015/2016

Students apply critical thinking skills to accounting applications

3. Demonstrate understanding and application of core competencies in the functional area of accounting.


Out of 113 students who completed the Peregrine post-test scored 90% of the aggregate average in the functional area of accounting.


2015/2016

To increase student understanding of accounting core competencies

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4. Demonstrate significant improvement from Peregrine pre-test to post-test results.


Accounting competencies are embedded in the Business Policy (BAD 490) capstone course. The embedded Peregrine post-test assesses these competencies and usually adds rigor to the course. Student performance in the course has remained stable. Out of the 113 students who completed the Peregrine post-test during the assessment year, 90% scored a “C” or better. This equates to about 20% of course grade or better.


2015/2016

To identify opportunities to continuously improve student learning outcomes

5. Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively through written media


About 100 or more students complete Business Communications and Principles of Management courses every year. Over 90% of students pass the courses with a “C” or better.


2015/2016

To improve Students’ written communi-cation skills

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Assessment Report for: Business Administration BS Academic Year: 2015/2016 Report Date: Jan 13, 2017 Contact: Eric Burgess/Manzoor Chowdhury


1. Demonstrate understanding of the concepts and theories underlying the operation of a business. 2. Apply critical thinking skills necessary in the functional area of business administration. 3. Demonstrate understanding and application of core competencies in the functional area of

business administration. 4. Demonstrate significant improvement from Peregrine pre-test to post-test results. 5. Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively through written media.












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Part B. Assessment Results

1. About 100 or more students complete Introduction to Business and Principles of Management courses every year. Over 90 percent of the students pass courses with a “C” of better. The department has achieved and maintained desired results.


3. Out of 113 students who completed the Peregrine post-test scored 90% of the aggregate average in the functional area of business administration.

4. Business administration competencies are embedded in the Business Policy (BAD 490)

capstone course. The embedded Peregrine post-test assesses these competencies and usually adds rigor to the course. Student performance in the course has remained stable. Out of the 113 students who completed the Peregrine post-test during the assessment year, 90% scored a “C”. This equates to about 20% of course grade or better.

5. About 100 or more students complete Business Communications and Principles of Management courses every year. Over 90 percent of students pass the courses with a “C” or better. The department has achieved and maintained desired results.


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Actions Proposed or Taken Based on the Lincoln University assessment committee and the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) recommendations, the department has adopted Peregrine as their assessment system provider. This allows the department to include external benchmarking illustrated by the student learning assessment data provided in Peregrine pre and post-tests. In the past, we have concentrated on internal benchmarking making MFT scores worth 20% of the capstone course. Since Peregrine provides more national data, it only makes sense that we use it to determine student performance at the national level. Department Head’s Response to Assessment Committee’s Recommendations With direction from the Department Head, the Department of Business has added external benchmarking using Peregrine scores. The Department Head was instrumental in developing the proposal that secured the funding to contract with Peregrine for an improved assessment system. The department has also applied all the recommendations from the University Assessment Committee.

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(Business Administration)

Assessment Plan

(2016/2017)



Respon-sible Person(s)

When Data Collected




About 100 or more students complete Introduction to Business and Principles of Management courses every year. Over 90% of the students pass courses with a “C” of better. The department has achieved and maintained desired results.

Eric Burgess & Manzoor Chowdhury

2015/2016


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2. Apply critical thinking skills necessary in the functional area of business administration




2015/2016

Students apply critical thinking skills to business administration applications

3. Demonstrate understanding and application of core competencies in the functional area of business administration.


Out of 113 students who completed the Peregrine post-test scored 90% of the aggregate average in the functional area of business administration.


2015/2016

To increase student understanding of business administration core competencies

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Bus. Admin. competencies are embedded in the Business Policy (BAD 490) capstone course. The embedded Peregrine post-test assesses these competencies and usually adds rigor to the course. Student performance in the course has remained stable. Out of the 113 students who completed the Peregrine post-test during the assessment year, 90% scored a “C”. This equates to about 20% of course grade or better.


2015/2016






2015/2016


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Assessment Report for: Marketing BS Academic Year: 2015/2016 Report Date: Jan 13, 2017 Contact: Eric Burgess/Jim Logan


1. Demonstrate understanding of the concepts and theories underlying the operation of a business. 2. Apply critical thinking skills necessary in the functional area of marketing. 3. Demonstrate understanding and application of core competencies in the functional area of

marketing. 4. Demonstrate significant improvement from Peregrine pre-test to post-test results. 5. Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively through written media.












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Part B. Assessment Results



3. Out of 113 students who completed the Peregrine post-test scored 90% of the aggregate average in the functional area of marketing.

4. Marketing competencies are embedded in the Business Policy (BAD 490) capstone course.

The embedded Peregrine post-test assesses these competencies and usually adds rigor to the course. Student performance in the course has remained stable. Out of the 113 students who completed the Peregrine post-test during the assessment year, 90% scored a “C”. This equates to about 20% of course grade or better.

5. About 100 or more students complete Business Communications and Principles of Management courses every year. Over 90 percent of students pass the courses with a “C” or better. The department has achieved and maintained desired results.

Sharing Assessment Results The assessment report was put together by various department subcommittees. The Department Head shared assessment committee recommendations with department faculty and subcommittees. Assessment reports were discussed at various department meetings. Assessment results are shared with faculty and posted on the university L-drive. These reports are also used as part of the data we collect for regional and specialized accreditation. The responsible individual for each program assessment is identified within the contact row. Actions Proposed or Taken Based on the Lincoln University assessment committee and the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) recommendations, the department has adopted Peregrine as their

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assessment system provider. This allows the department to include external benchmarking illustrated by the student learning assessment data provided in Peregrine pre and post-tests. In the past, we have concentrated on internal benchmarking making MFT scores worth 20% of the capstone course. Since Peregrine provides more national data, it only makes sense that we use it to determine student performance at the national level. Department Head’s Response to Assessment Committee’s Recommendations With direction from the Department Head, the Department of Business has added external benchmarking using Peregrine scores. The Department Head was instrumental in developing the proposal that secured the funding to contract with Peregrine for an improved assessment system. The department has also applied all the recommendations from the University Assessment Committee.

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(Marketing)

Assessment Plan

(2016/2017)



Responsi-ble Person(s)

When Data Collected




About 100 or more students complete Introduction to Business and Principles of Management courses every year. Over 90 percent of the students pass courses with a “C” of better. The department has achieved and maintained desired results.

Eric Burgess & Jim Logan

2015/2016


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2. Apply critical thinking skills necessary in the functional area of marketing




2015/2016

Students apply critical thinking skills to marketing applications

3. Demonstrate understanding and application of core competencies in the functional area of marketing.


Out of 113 students who completed the Peregrine post-test scored 90% of the aggregate average in the functional area of marketing.


2015/2016

To increase student understanding of marketing core competencies

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Marketing competencies are embedded in the Business Policy (BAD 490) capstone course. The embedded Peregrine post-test assesses these competencies and usually adds rigor to the course. Student performance in the course has remained stable. Out of the 113 students who completed the Peregrine post-test during the assessment year, 90% scored a “C”. This equates to about 20% of course grade or better.


2015/2016






2015/2016


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Assessment Report for: Public Administration BS Academic Year: 2015/2016 Report Date: Jan 13, 2017 Contact: Eric Burgess/Roberto Ike


1. Demonstrate understanding of the concepts and theories underlying the operation of a business.

2. Apply critical thinking skills necessary in the functional area of public administration. 3. Demonstrate understanding and application of core competencies in the functional area of

public administration. 4. Demonstrate significant improvement from Peregrine pre-test to post-test results. 5. Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively through written media.










assessment of student learning outcomes.

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5. Writing assignments and projects are administered within the writing intensive courses of Business Communications and Principles of Management.


1. Peregrine assessments were administered fall and spring semesters by course instructors. 2. Peregrine pre and post-tests are administered every fall and spring semester within the

capstone course by the course instructors. 3. Same as two above. 4. Same as two above. 5. Writing assessments are administered fall and spring semesters by course instructors.




3. Out of 113 students who completed the Peregrine post-test scored 90% of the aggregate average in the functional area of public administration.

4. Public administration competencies are embedded in the Business Policy (BAD 490) capstone

course. The embedded Peregrine post-test assesses these competencies and usually adds rigor to the course. Student performance in the course has remained stable. Out of the 113 students who completed the Peregrine post-test during the assessment year, 90% scored a “C”. This equates to about 20% of course grade or better.

5. About 100 or more students complete Business Communications and Principles of Management courses every year. Over 90% of students pass the courses with a “C” or better. The department has achieved and maintained desired results.


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Actions Proposed or Taken Based on the Lincoln University Assessment Committee and the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) recommendations, the department has adopted Peregrine as their assessment system provider. This allows the department to include external benchmarking illustrated by the student learning assessment data provided in Peregrine pre and post-tests. In the past, we have concentrated on internal benchmarking making MFT scores worth 20% of the capstone course. Since Peregrine provides more national data, it only makes sense that we use it to determine student performance at the national level. Department Head’s Response to Assessment Committee’s Recommendations With direction from the Department Head, the Department of Business has added external benchmarking using Peregrine scores. The Department Head was instrumental in developing the proposal that secured the funding to contract with Peregrine for an improved assessment system. The department has also applied all the recommendations from the Lincoln University Assessment Committee.

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(Public Administration)

Assessment Plan

(2016-2017)




When Data Collected




About 100 or more students complete Introduction to Business and Principles of Management courses every year. Over 90 % of the students pass courses with a “C” of better. The department has achieved and maintained desired results.

Eric Burgess & Roberto Ike

2015/2016


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2. Apply critical thinking skills necessary in the functional area of public administration




2015/2016

Students apply critical thinking skills to public administration applications

3. Demonstrate understanding and application of core competencies in the functional area of public administration.


Out of 113 students who completed the Peregrine post-test scored 90% of the aggregate average in the functional area of public administration.


2015/2016

To increase student understanding of marketing core competencies

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Public administration competencies are embedded in the Business Policy (BAD 490) capstone course. The embedded Peregrine post-test assesses these competencies and usually adds rigor to the course. Student performance in the course has remained stable. Out of the 113 students who completed the Peregrine post-test during the assessment year, 90% scored a “C”. This equates to about 20% of course grade or better.


2015/2016






2015/2016


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Assessment Report for: Masters of Business Administration (MBA) Academic Year: 2015/2016 Report Date: Jan 13, 2017 Contact: Eric Burgess/Ogugua Anunoby

Part A. The current Assessment Plan was last revised ___2014___ I. Student Learning Objectives (SLO's)

1. Demonstrate mastery of the concepts and theories underlying the operation of a business. 2. Apply high level critical thinking skills necessary in the functional areas of business

administration. 3. Demonstrate mastery and application of core competencies in the functional area selected

within the MBA program. 4. Demonstrate significant improvement from Peregrine pre-test to post-test assessment results. 5. Demonstrate high level written communication skills.

Have any of the SLO's changed since last year? Yes/No Learning objective four changed due to a change in assessment systems and tools from comprehensive exams and writing portfolios to Peregrine. II. Student Learning Outcomes

1. For objective one, 100% of students will demonstrate mastery in their understanding of business in entrance pre-test scores to exit post-test scores within International Business and Business Strategy respectively.

2. For objective two, 100% of students will score above the 80th percentile of the business administration functional area on the Peregrine post-test.

3. For objective three, 100% of students will score above 90% of the aggregate scores in the functional area of business administration.


5. For objective five, over 80% of students successfully demonstrate mastery level writing skills.

III. Assessment Instruments

1. Assignments and projects are administered within the International Business and Business Strategy courses.


3. The Peregrine post-test is administered within the capstone course (Business Strategy). 4. The Peregrine post-test constitutes 20% of the capstone course. 5. Writing assignments and projects are administered throughout the MBA curriculum.

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Have any of the Assessment Instruments changed since last year? Yes/No We changed our assessment tool from comprehensive exams to the Peregrine system and tools. IV. Administration of Assessment Instruments

1. Peregrine assessments were administered fall and spring semesters by course instructors. 2. Peregrine pre and post-tests are administered every fall and spring semester within the entry

course (International Business) and the capstone course (Business Strategy) by the course instructors.

3. Same as two above. 4. Same as two above. 5. Writing assessments are administered throughout the fall and spring semesters by course

instructors.


1. All enrolled graduate students complete International Business and Business Strategy courses every year. Over 90 percent of the students pass courses with a “B” of better. The department has achieved and maintained desired results.


3. Out of 18 students who completed the Peregrine post-test 50% scored above the aggregate average in the functional area of business administration.

4. Business administration competencies are embedded in the Business Strategy capstone course.

The Peregrine post-test assesses these competencies and adds rigor to the course. Student performance in the course has remained stable. Out of the 18 students who completed the Peregrine post-test during the assessment year, 100% scored a “B” or better.

5. All enrolled students complete writing assignments and projects in almost every required course every year. Over 90% of students pass the courses with a “B” or better. The department has achieved and maintained desired results.


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Actions Proposed or Taken Based on the Lincoln University Assessment Committee and the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) recommendations, the department has adopted Peregrine as their assessment system provider. This allows the department to include external benchmarking illustrated by the student learning assessment data provided in Peregrine pre and post-tests. In the past, we have concentrated on internal benchmarking making MFT scores worth 20% of the capstone course. Since Peregrine provides more national data, it only makes sense that we use it to determine student performance at the national level. Department Head’s Response to Assessment Committee’s Recommendations With direction from the Department Head, the Department of Business has added external benchmarking using Peregrine scores. The Department Head was instrumental in developing the proposal that secured the funding to contract with Peregrine for an improved assessment system. The department has also applied all the recommendations from the Lincoln University Assessment Committee.

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(Masters of Business Administration)

Assessment Plan

(2016/2017)




When Data Collected


1. Demonstrate mastery of the concepts and theories underlying the operation of a business.


All enrolled graduate students complete International Business and Business Strategy courses every year. Over 90 percent of the students pass courses with a “B” of better. The department has achieved and maintained desired results.

Eric Burgess & Ogugua Anunoby

2015/2016

To determine the student’s performance and readiness for the workplace

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2. Apply high level critical thinking skills necessary in the functional areas of business administration.




2015/2016

To determine the student’s performance and readiness for the workplace

3. Demonstrate mastery and application of core competencies in the functional area selected within the MBA program.


Out of 18 students who completed the Peregrine post-test 50% scored above the aggregate average in the functional area of business administration.


2015/2016

To determine the student’s mastery in their selected functional area

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4. Demonstrate significant improvement from Peregrine pre-test to post-test assessment results.


Business administration competencies are embedded in the Business Strategy capstone course. The Peregrine post-test assesses these competencies and adds rigor to the course. Student performance in the course has remained stable. Out of the 18 students who completed the Peregrine post-test during the assessment year, 100% scored a “B” or better.


2015/2016

To benchmark the performance of our students to their peers

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5. Demonstrate high level written communication skills.


All enrolled students complete writing assignments and projects in almost every required course every year. Over 90 % of students pass the courses with a “B” or better. The department has achieved and maintained desired results.


2015/2016

To determine the student’s mastery in written communication and their readiness for the workplace

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Assessment Report for: Accounting BS Academic Year: Report