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Bachelor's in Community Development
Community Development Goals Assessment Table
Objective
Target (or benchmark)
Means of Assessment (instrument and logistics)
Outcome (results and implications)
Results Reviewed
Benchmark met?
Frequency - Collection dates
Understand approaches to design, implementation, and the evaluation of projects that meet the basic needs of communities in a cross-cultural context.
2
80% median on the Critical Analysis of Social Service Methodologies final exam
Critical Analysis of Social Service Methodologies Final Exam
In the Spring of 2022 students scored an average of 86% on the exam. We believe that this score reflects students have met the intended learning objective.
July 2023. No further action.
Yes
Frequency Embedded in Classes or Processes
Last collection date: Spring 2022
Next collection date: Next time offered
80% on the 3rd World Development Final Exam
3rd World Development Final Exam
80% average Spring Term 2 2021. This average meets the benchmark.
August 2023. We have decided that we want to move away from using this final exam as a target. Instead we believe an assignment from Essential Components for the Mission Field will be better suited here.
Yes
Frequency Embedded in Classes or Processes
Last collection date: Spring 2021
Next collection date: Next time offered
Identify their gifts and discern how to use them to benefit their community.
2
80% of students will know how their particular gifts will equip them to ministry.
Exit Survey - Administered with “Intent to graduate form”
Exit Survey was last administered the Fall of 2022. 100% of students (6/6) reported that they either believe it is “Very true” or “Mostly true” that they know how their gifts will equip them for ministry.
Yes
Frequency Embedded in Classes or Processes
Last collection date: Fall 2022
Next collection date: Spring 2024
80% median on the Interpersonal and Intrapersonal Final Project
Intrapersonal Awareness Paper - The Body of Christ
In Spring Term 1, 2023, students received a 90% median on the final project. This was an 11% increase from previous offering. Upon review on Assessment Day, Summer 2023, it was determined that no action is needed on this target.
79.0% average in Spring 2018.
Yes
Frequency Embedded in Classes or Processes
Last collection date: Spring 2023
Next collection date: Next time offered
Communicate cross-culturally in a foreign language at an intermediate level.
2
80% of students will score 4 or above on the ALTA language exam for comprehension
ALTA Language Exam - Foreign Language Acquistion IV
Last administered in Spring 2014. Average score was a 3.
August 2023. It was decided to change the 8 required credits to 6 to better align with curriculum changes. It was decided that the expectation for “intermediate” is too high. Intermediate means that you can have conversations in most venues. We are concerned that our students cannot achieve this in the amount of time provided. We plan to transition to use the Duane Elmer IQ test.
No
Frequency Embedded in Classes or Processes
Last collection date: Spring 2014
Next collection date: Next time offered
80% of students will score 4 or above on the ALTA language exam for production
ALTA Language Exam - Foreign Language Acquistion IV
Last administered in Spring 2014. Average score was a 3.
August 2023. It was decided to change the 8 required credits to 6 to better align with curriculum changes. It was decided that the expectation for “intermediate” is too high. Intermediate means that you can have conversations in most venues. We are concerned that our students cannot achieve this in the amount of time provided. We plan to transition to use the Duane Elmer IQ test.
No
Frequency Embedded in Classes or Processes
Last collection date: Spring 2014
Next collection date: Next time offered
Design and implement a project that addresses a developing world issue in a culturally appropriate way.
2
80% of students will successfully complete an Immersion II project
Immersion II Field Report - Debrief
2024 - 3 out of the 7 Immersion II students scored “good” or above for their Immersion II projects. Going by these numbers, only 43% of students did a project in a developing world context meaning that we did not achieve this SLO.
Field reports from international student travel led to the development of “Occupational Focuses.” These programs provide certifications in various occupational fields, equipping students with practical skills.
No.
Frequency Embedded in Classes or Processes
Last collection date: 2024
Next collection date: Next time offered
80% will score 80% or higher on the Ethics Paper
Ethics Paper - Conceptualizing the Great Commission
85% average in Spring Term 2 2021. Withdrawals not weighted.
August 2023. We want to use Median instead of average going forward. We will also replace this tool with an assignment from Racial Reconciliation.
Yes
Frequency Embedded in Classes or Processes
Last collection date: Spring 2021
Next collection date: Fall Term 2 2023
Explain the Great Commission within the context of the Old and New Testament
2
80% will score 80% or higher on the Missiological Paradigm of G.O.D. Int’l Paper
Missiological Paradigm of G.O.D. Int’l Paper - Conceptualizing the Great Commission
90% average in Spring Term 2 2021. Withdrawals not weighted.
Yes
Frequency Embedded in Classes or Processes
Last collection date: Spring 2021
Next collection date: Fall Term 2 2023
80% will score 80% or higher on The Great Commission throughout the Bible Paper
The Great Commission throughout the Bible Paper - Conceptualizing the Great Commission
2024. In the Fall Term 2 2024, students scored a median score of 87.6%.
No changes at this time.
Yes
Frequency Embedded in Classes or Processes
Last collection date: Fall Term 2 2023
Next collection date: TBD
Demonstrate a specialized skill in a category of service.
2
80% median score on “Final Portfolio” project
Final Portfolio in Senior Internship
Next due December 6, 2024.
August 2023. With COVID, these results have been significantly skewed. However, we have decided to utilize the new ProDev program. We believe it will do well to satisfy the use of a specialized skill in a category of service.
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Frequency Embedded in Classes or Processes
Last collection date: —
Next collection date: Fall Term 2 2024
75% of students will have an opportunity to use their skills developed in their program abroad.
Exit Survey - Administered with “Intent to graduate form”
In the fall of 2022,83% (5/6) of students surveyed said that they participated in activities related to a specialization I am pursuing (e.g., Maternal Healthcare, Agriculture, Healthcare, Education, etc.) while on mission.
July 2023. he target to complete a minor is not working as a target. We are changing to match the question.
80% of students relate that they used a specialized skill in a category of service.
Yes
Frequency Embedded in Classes or Processes
Last collection date: Fall 202
Next collection date: Spring 2024
Pursue further studies in community development, missiology, or organization leadership at the graduate level.
2
That 40% of bachelors graduates will enter a masters program
3-5 Year Alumni Survey (Q4)
“Since graduating from the Institute for G.O.D., have you applied to another degree program at an accredited school?”
2023 - 25% of students surveyed in 2023 (12 total people) have applied to another degree at an accredited school.
2019 - 12% of students last surveyed in 2019 (9 total people) have applied to another degree at an accredited school.
July 2023. On Assessment Day, it was decided to remove the “accredited” word from the survey for future questions. We found this to be unreasonable clarification as an institution in pursuit of ABHE accreditation.
Although we have not achieved 40% of undergraduate students going to a graduate program, we have determined that this is still a good goal.
No
Frequency Every 3 Years
Last collection date: Spring 2023
Next collection date: Spring 2026
That 85% of graduates who have entered a masters program will be making adequate progress or have graduated.
3-5 Year Alumni Survey (Q4)
“Since graduating from the Institute for G.O.D., have you applied to another degree program at an accredited school?”
2023 - 100% (3 total) of student enrolled in a higher degree program are maintaining adequate progress.
2019 - 100% of student enrolled in a higher degree program are maintaining adequate progress.
August 2023. No further data necessary.
Yes
Frequency Every 3 Years
Last collection date: Spring 2023
Next collection date: Spring 2026
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