The mean scores for both faculty ratings of student performance using the Senior Course Rating Form, and the student self-ratings using the Senior Exit Questionnaire are present in Table 1. The last component of the assessment plan is student publications and presentations. In addition, our students sponsored the Red River Undergraduate Psychology Conference in March 1999 at Moorhead State University. In terms of curriculum, it is too early to determine if major curriculum changes are needed. One of the strengths of our program is the exposure and practice students receive in writing, critical thinking, research, and dealing with ethical issues.
Writing is also a part of many other courses in the curriculum.
We need to collect data over a number of years to determine whether or not certain aspects of the curriculum need to be modified. The low faculty and student ratings on the use of statistical methods for data analysis may suggest some change is needed. This issue will be discussed at a future department meeting. There are no specific budgetary implications in the current data. However, possible changes in the curriculum, needed equipment for faculty and student research, and upgrades in facilities may require continued and additional budgetary support in the future.