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ASSESSMENT PLAN
After the following surveys are completed by students, they will be read by the history department advisory council. The council will use the insights gained from the surveys to make recommendations for improvements to the department as a whole at its spring assessment meeting.
Statistical information from the surveys will be compiled on a regular basis, allowing the history department to maintain a profile of its programs.
- Sample of History Department New Majors'
Survey
- Sample of History Department Course Assessment Survey
- Sample of History Department Exit Survey
Sample of History Department New Majors' Survey
Please provide the following information to the History Department. Your answers to these questions will help us advise you more efficiently.
Please explain why you want to major in History.
Are you a History Teaching major? YES/NO
Are you a double major? If so, what is the other major?
Are you a transfer student? If so, indicate the institutions.
What is your class rank and GPA? (e.g. sophomore, 2.5)
What kind of writer do you consider yourself to be? POOR/FAIR/GOOD/EXCELLENT
Have you had English 2010, Research Writing, or an equivalent course? (A prerequisite
for many upper division History courses.) YES/NO
What is your minor, if known? (A minor is required for a History degree).
What language(s) do you read?
Are you intending to study a foreign language? If so, what language? (16 hours
of a language are required for the History BA)
Have you taken College Algebra? (Necessary for the History BS) YES/NO
What are your career goals?
Sample
of History Department Course Assessment Survey
The Department of History's mission is to train undergraduates to research, analyze, synthesize and communicate accurate conclusions about change over time by using the historical method. At the same time we aim to inculcate cultural literacy and provide the knowledge necessary for informed decision making by citizens of Utah, the United States, and the world.
Reflect briefly on how well this course, History " ", met those goals.
How many hours of History have you had? None/3-9/9-15/15-24/24-33/More than 33
Are you a History major or minor? If no, indicate your
major and minor. YES/NO
Major: Minor:
Why did you take this course? Circle all that apply.
Major or minor requirement
LAS cluster requirement
Communications Intensive requirement for University Studies
Breadth requirement for University Studies
Depth requirement for University Studies
Personal Interest
What percentage of the University Studies (General Education) curriculum did you complete before entering this course? 100% / <75% / <50% / <25% / >25%
What is your class rank? Freshman / Sophomore / Junior / Senior / 2nd Bachelors / Graduate
Sample
of History Department Exit Survey
The Department of History's mission is to train undergraduates
to research, analyze, synthesize, and communicate accurate conclusions about
change over time by using the historical method. At the same time we aim to
inculcate cultural literacy and provide the knowledge necessary for informed
decision making by citizens of Utah, the United States, and the world.
Write a short essay reflecting on how, in your experience, these goals have, or have not, been met. Be sure to include a discussion of the experiences that have been the most and least valuable parts of your college career, whether in or out of history. What changes in the curriculum would you suggest to ensure that these capacities were more efficiently and effectively taught? What are your plans after graduation? If you have a specific job please name it.
Do you expect to stay in Utah? YES/NO Do you have a permanent address where you could be reached after graduation? If so please give it here. Are you a double major? If so, name the major: What is/are your minor(s)?: When and why did you decide to major in History? Are you a transfer student? If so, indicate the institutions. What is your GPA?: What kind of writer do you now consider yourself to be? POOR/FAIR/GOOD/EXCELLENT What language(s) do you read? How did you learn your language(s)? |
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