ASSESSMENT REPORT

FOR

 

 

Bachelor of Music (BM)
Instructional Degree Program

Fall 2003
Assessment Period Covered

February 13, 2004
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 Music (Performance) will obtain satisfactory musical knowledge and skills.

2. Students completing the Bachelor of Music (Performance) will obtain a satisfactory level of performance ability in their major instrument.

3. Students completing the Bachelor of Music (Performance) will be prepared to attain professional positions in music related fields, and or gain admission to graduate level programs in music.

 

ASSESSMENT REPORT

FOR

 


Bachelor of Music (BM)

Instructional Degree Program

Fall 2003
Assessment Period Covered

February 13, 2004
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 Music (Performance) will obtain satisfactory musical knowledge and skills.

First Means of Assessment for Outcome Identified Above:
1a. Means of Program Assessment & Criteria for Success:
Bachelor of Music (Performance) graduates will be measured using a departmental comprehensive music exam in which students must score 70% or higher.

1a. Summary of Assessment Data Collected:
Insufficient data was collected as no student has graduated from this program.  Department and degrees were approved during Fall 2002.

1a. Use of Results to Improve Instructional Program:
Insufficient data was collected as no student has graduated from this program.  Department and degrees were approved during Fall 2002.

Second Means of Assessment for Outcome Identified Above:
1b. Means of Program Assessment & Criteria for Success:
Evaluations by employers of music students in fine arts summer programs will be compiled.

1b. Summary of Assessment Data Collected:
Insufficient data was collected as no student has graduated from this program.  Department and degrees were approved during the Fall 2002 semester.

1b. Use of Results to Improve Instructional Program:
Insufficient data was collected as no student has graduated from this program.  Department and degrees were approved during the Fall 2002 semester.

 

ASSESSMENT REPORT

FOR

 


Bachelor of Music (BM)

Instructional Degree Program

Fall 2003
Assessment Period Covered

February 13, 2004
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 Music (Performance) will obtain a satisfactory level of performance ability in 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) degree will perform on juried recitals each semester throughout the program.

2a. Summary of Assessment Data Collected:
Insufficient data was collected as no student has graduated from this program.  Department and degrees were approved during Fall 2002.

2a. Use of Results to Improve Instructional Program:
Insufficient data was collected as no student has graduated from this program.  Department and degrees were approved during Fall 2002.

Second Means of Assessment for Outcome Identified Above:
2b. Means of Program Assessment & Criteria for Success:
Supervisors of music education students will be surveyed to gather data concerning performance music skills in a classroom music lab.

2b. Summary of Assessment Data Collected:
Insufficient data was collected as no student has graduated from this program.  Department and degrees were approved during the Fall 2002 semester.

2b. Use of Results to Improve Instructional Program:
Insufficient data was collected as no student has graduated from this program.  Department and degrees were approved during the Fall 2002 semester.

 

ASSESSMENT REPORT

FOR

 


Bachelor of Music (BM)

Instructional Degree Program

Fall 2003
Assessment Period Covered

February 13, 2004
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 Music (Performance) will be prepared to attain professional positions in music related fields, and or gain admission to graduate level programs 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 to gather supporting data concerning whether or not the student was able to obtain employment in the music field.  Benchmark for employment success will be 70% or higher.

3a. Summary of Assessment Data Collected:
Insufficient data was collected as no student has graduated from this program.  Department and degrees were approved during Fall 2002.

3a. Use of Results to Improve Instructional Program:
Insufficient data was collected as no student has graduated from this program.  Department and degrees were approved during Fall 2002.

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 to gather data on employment performance success.

3b. Summary of Assessment Data Collected:
Insufficient data was collected as no student has graduated from this program.  Department and degrees were approved during Fall 2002.

3b. Use of Results to Improve Instructional Program:
Insufficient data was collected as no student has graduated from this program.  Department and degrees were approved during Fall 2002.