ASSESSMENT REPORT
FOR
Bachelor of Music (BM)
Instructional Degree Program
Spring 2003
Assessment Period Covered
July 14, 2003
Date Submitted
Expanded Statement of Institutional Purpose Linkage:
Institutional Mission Reference:
Texas A&M International University, a Member of The Texas A&M
University System, is committed to the preparation of students for leadership
roles in their chosen profession and in increasingly complex, culturally
diverse state, national, and global society… Through instruction, faculty
and student research, and public service, Texas A&M International University
is a strategic point of delivery for well-defined programs and services that
improve the quality of life for citizens of the border region, the State
of Texas, and national and international communities.
College/University Goal(s) Supported:
(1) The students’ knowledge and appreciation of culture, fine arts, social
integration, and self-realization.
Intended Educational (Student) Outcomes:
1. Students completing the Bachelor of Arts in Music will acquire
satisfactory musical knowledge and skills.
2. Students completing the Bachelor of Arts in Music will demonstrate
basic performance skills on their major instrument.
3. Students completing the Bachelor of Arts degree in Music degree
will be prepared to attain professional positions in music.
ASSESSMENT REPORT
FOR
Bachelor of Music (BM)
Instructional Degree Program
Spring 2003
Assessment Period Covered
July 14, 2003
Date Submitted
Intended Educational (Student) Outcome:
NOTE: There should be one form for each intended outcome listed. The
intended outcome should be restated in the box immediately below and
the intended outcome number entered in the blank spaces.
1.Students completing the Bachelor of Arts in Music will acquire
satisfactory musical knowledge and skills.
First Means of Assessment for Outcome Identified Above:
1a. Means of Program Assessment & Criteria for Success:
The musical skills of Bachelor of Music (performance) graduates will
be measured using a departmentally-generated, comprehensive music examination.
No student will score below 70%.
1a. Summary of Assessment Data Collected:
No student has yet graduated from the program. Both the degree and the
departmental structure were officially approved during the Fall 2002 semester.
1a. Use of Results to Improve Instructional Program:
No recommendations as of this date.
Second Means of Assessment for Outcome Identified Above:
1b. Means of Program Assessment & Criteria for Success:
Evaluations by employers of music students in summer fine arts programs
will be compiled.
1b. Summary of Assessment Data Collected:
No student has yet graduated from the program. Both the degree and the
departmental structure were officially approved during the Fall 2002 semester.
1b. Use of Results to Improve Instructional Program:
No recommendations as of this date.
ASSESSMENT REPORT
FOR
Bachelor of Music (BM)
Instructional Degree Program
Spring 2003
Assessment Period Covered
July 14, 2003
Date Submitted
Intended Educational (Student) Outcome:
NOTE: There should be one form for each intended outcome listed. Intended
outcome should be restated in the box immediately below and the intended
outcome number entered in the blank spaces.
2. Students completing the Bachelor of Arts in Music will demonstrate
basic performance skills on their major instrument.
First Means of Assessment for Outcome Identified Above:
2a. Means of Program Assessment & Criteria for Success:
Students completing the Bachelor of Music (Performance) will perform
in juried recitals each semester throughout the program, as well as in junior
and senior solo recitals. A panel of at least three jurors will judge respective
performances and make an assessment.
2a. Summary of Assessment Data Collected:
No student has yet graduated from the program. Both the degree and the
departmental structure were officially approved during the Fall 2002 semester.
2a. Use of Results to Improve Instructional Program:
No recommendations as of this date.
Second Means of Assessment for Outcome Identified Above:
2b. Means of Program Assessment & Criteria for Success:
Music performance students will perform satisfactorily in music festivals
and competitions. Benchmark for student performance will be at least 70%.
2b. Summary of Assessment Data Collected:
No student has yet graduated from the program. Both the degree and the
departmental structure were officially approved during the Fall 2002 semester.
2b. Use of Results to Improve Instructional Program:
No recommendations as of this date.
ASSESSMENT REPORT
FOR
Bachelor of Music (BM)
Instructional Degree Program
Spring 2003
Assessment Period Covered
July 14, 2003
Date Submitted
Intended Educational (Student) Outcome:
NOTE: There should be one form for each intended outcome listed. Intended
outcome should be restated in the box immediately below and the intended
outcome number entered in the blank spaces.
3. Students completing the Bachelor of Arts degree in
Music degree will be prepared to attain professional positions in music.
First Means of Assessment for Outcome Identified Above:
3a. Means of Program Assessment & Criteria for Success:
Bachelor of Music (Performance) graduates will be surveyed one year after
graduation by the Department of the Fine and Performing Arts in order to
gather data concerning whether or not students were able to gain employment
in the music field.
3a. Summary of Assessment Data Collected:
No student has yet graduated from the program. Both the degree and the
departmental structure were officially approved during the Fall 2002 semester.
3a. Use of Results to Improve Instructional Program:
No recommendations as of this date.
Second Means of Assessment for Outcome Identified Above:
3b. Means of Program Assessment & Criteria for Success:
Employers of students completing the Bachelor of Music (Performance)
degree will be surveyed two years after graduation in order to gather
data on employment performance success.
3b. Summary of Assessment Data Collected:
No student has yet graduated from the program. Both the degree and
the departmental structure were officially approved during the Fall 2002
semester.
3b. Use of Results to Improve Instructional Program:
No recommendations as of this date.
SUPPORT DOCUMENTATION
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LOCATION/Special Instructions
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Departmentally-generated, Comprehensive Music Examination
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Evaluations by Employers
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Performance in Juried Recitals
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Performance in Music Festivals and Competitions
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survey (need proper name)
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