(November 2005)

1. Learning Goals

a. Apply information technology (IT) theory to chosen work environment (cognate).
b. Understand the social and ethical impact of IT.
c. Choose appropriate algorithms and write programs or use available software to solve organizational problems.
d. Oversee the development, testing, implementation and maintenance of computer systems (hardware and software).

2. Measures

-Capstone course project
All students are required to do a six (6) credit capstone sequence which requires them to design and implement a software system.

Goals a, b, c, and d

- Student course evaluations
Student evaluations are administered in all informatics classes. They measure the students' perceptions of the course content and the instructor's ability to present the material.

Goals a, b, c, and d

- Exit interview
Given to all informatics majors just prior to graduation. In the future, these also might be given to students with a minor in informatics

Goals a, b, c, and d

- Alumni survey
Given to graduates three (?) years after they receive their diplomas.

Goals a, c, and d

- Student survey after completion of informatics core. (not yet implemented)
Given to students during INFO I308.

Goals a, b, and c.

3. How we use the assessment information

- Annual program meeting
i. Discuss revisions designed and suggested during the last academic year.
ii. Prioritize committee assignments for the coming year.

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