ASSESSMENT REPORT
FOR
Bachelor of Arts in Music (BA)
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 Arts in Music will acquire
satisfactory musical knowledge and skills in addition to a basic liberal
arts education.
2. Students completing the Bachelor of Arts in Music will be
proficient on the performance skills on one major instrument (at a minimum).
3. Students completing the Bachelor of Arts degree in
Music will be prepared to attain professional positions in music related
fields.
ASSESSMENT REPORT
FOR
Bachelor of Arts in Music (BA)
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 Arts in Music will acquire
satisfactory musical knowledge and skills in addition to a basic liberal
arts education.
First Means of Assessment for Outcome Identified Above:
1a. Means of Program Assessment & Criteria for Success:
Bachelor of Arts in Music graduates will be measured using a departmentally-administered
comprehensive music examination. Students must score at least 70% on
the examination.
1a. Summary of Assessment Data Collected:
One student passed the examination (out of one).
1a. Use of Results to Improve Instructional Program:
Because only one student graduated in this term, there were insufficient
data to make an evaluation of assessment criteria.
Second Means of Assessment for Outcome Identified Above:
1b. Means of Program Assessment & Criteria for Success:
Bachelor of Arts in Music graduates will be surveyed regarding their
successful entry into graduate music programs.
1b. Summary of Assessment Data Collected:
Faculty could not yet collect data for this program. The department
received official status and approved degrees during the Fall 2002 semester.
1b. Use of Results to Improve Instructional Program:
As of this date, no data have been collected. The department only
received official status and approved degrees during the Fall 2002 semester.
ASSESSMENT REPORT
FOR
Bachelor of Arts in Music (BA)
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 Arts in Music will be
proficient on the performance skills on one major instrument (at a minimum).
First Means of Assessment for Outcome Identified Above:
2a. Means of Program Assessment & Criteria for Success:
Students completing the Bachelor of Arts in Music degree will demonstrate
their proficiency on a major instrument before a panel of music instructors
(Final Juries).
2a. Summary of Assessment Data Collected:
Only one student has graduated with this degree since the approval
of this program.
2a. Use of Results to Improve Instructional Program:
As of this date, no data have been collected.
Second Means of Assessment for Outcome Identified Above:
2b. Means of Program Assessment & Criteria for Success:
Bachelor of Arts in Music students will perform satisfactorily in
music concerts, festivals, and workshops.
2b. Summary of Assessment Data Collected:
As of this date, no data have been collected.
2b. Use of Results to Improve Instructional Program:
No data collected as of this date. The department received official
status and approved degrees during the Fall 2002 semester.
ASSESSMENT REPORT
FOR
Bachelor of Arts in Music (BA)
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 Arts degree in
Music will be prepared to attain professional positions in music related
fields.
First Means of Assessment for Outcome Identified Above:
3a. Means of Program Assessment & Criteria for Success:
Bachelor of Arts in Music graduates will be surveyed one year after
graduation by the Department to gather supporting data concerning whether
or not the student was able to gain employment in the music field. Benchmark
for employment success is at least 70%.
3a. Summary of Assessment Data Collected:
One student graduated with this degree in the Spring 2003, this student
has successfully been employed on the city.
3a. Use of Results to Improve Instructional Program:
One student graduated with this degree in the Spring 2003, this student
has successfully been employed on the city.
Second Means of Assessment for Outcome Identified Above:
3b. Means of Program Assessment & Criteria for Success:
Employers of music graduates will be surveyed two years after graduation
by the Department to gather supporting data concerning satisfactory performance
of graduate on their jobs.
3b. Summary of Assessment Data Collected:
No data collected as of this date. The department received official
status and approved degrees during the Fall 2002 semester.
3b. Use of Results to Improve Instructional Program:
Because there were no data to interpret, faculty could not recommend
changes at this time.
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