Each department, as part of its departmental effectiveness plan, submitted mission statements in their plans. In the formulation of goals, there should be a clear linkage to the mission and purpose of the department. As a preface to listing goals, an explanation of their development should illustrate the involvement of both faculty and students. Also, explanation should be offered as to the dissemination and publication of goals. The presentation of goals should be in a format similar to the Department Effectiveness Plan.
Goals are action-oriented statements that are general in nature.
In this category, the self-study should highlight educational goals by each program in the department, addressing both curriculum and student learning. The following outline should be addressed and explanation of the methods of assessment in each specific category. A department may use any number of methods in their assessment practices. The study should address the areas a through f. Details on how the department attempts to attract majors and specific efforts by the department to retain majors once declared should be presented. The advisement practices of faculty in the department should be explained.