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Christian Life College, 400 East Gregory Street, Mount Prospect, IL 60056Phone: 847-259-1840 -- Fax: 847-259-3888 -- Email: mail@christianlifecollege.eduWebsite: www.christianlifecollege.edu
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The Need for Assessment
Measuring the results of our efforts as educators, advisors and mentors is essential to fulfilling
the Purpose Statement of Christian Life College. Real progress must be confirmed. Genuine
opportunities must be identified. Planning must be dynamic, to best employ the talents and
resources entrusted to us. Ongoing scrutiny of our outcomes is essential to this stewardship
commitment to God, to our students and to our supporters.
This evaluation is optimized by using the Christian Life College Purpose Statement as the frame
of reference:
The purpose of Christian Life College is to glorify God through equipping the local
church to fulfill its divine commission. Christian Life College equips the local church by
educating individuals who have the call of God on their lives for ministry. Ministry
preparation is provided in a Biblically-based, Spirit-filled environment, developing men
and women to lead the Pentecostal/Charismatic church in the world (Academic Catalog).
Through this lens, a comprehensive, methodical and ongoing assessment of the institution is
formulated and executed.
The results of attending and completing the educational and spiritual development programs of
Christian Life College constitute the most valuable outcomes of our efforts. Students undergo
change as a consequence of their experiences at CLC. The college earnestly intends to move the
Kingdom of God forward through these students and through the impact they are making and
will make in their families, in their ministries, and in their communities. Effective local
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churches led and served by well-prepared, Spirit-filled individuals will change the world.
Forgiveness, redemption, healing, spiritual liberation, interpersonal reconciliation, dynamic
empowerment and societal transformation flow from God through the local assemblies and para-
church organizations served by these dedicated men and women.
Given the immense importance of the College Purpose Statement, the performance of every
person of the college must be evaluated by means of the Assessment Plan: administration,
students, faculty, support staff, board members. Every part of the college falls within the scope
of this assessment: course curricula, library and learning resources, financial resources, physical
plant, student housing. Every activity of the college is subject to this assessment: board
meetings, teaching in the classrooms, advising students, recruiting new students, retaining
existing students, developing faculty members, serving library patrons, reviewing the curricula,
reaching and relating to alumni, raising funds, exercising capital stewardship, planning for the
future. In every analysis, the guiding principle is, “How is the Purpose Statement of Christian
Life College being fulfilled?”
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The Responsibility for Evaluating Outcomes
The Assessment Committee is presently composed of the President, Academic Dean, Director of
Finances and Registrar, with the Director of Library Services as chair. This committee has the
ultimate responsibility for assessing reports and information related to the ongoing fulfillment of
the Purpose Statement. This committee reviews all data provided by the various departments of
the college, formulates recommendations for future operation and presents those
recommendations to the college board and to the faculty. In consultation with the board and
with the faculty, the President then implements appropriate plans of action. The Assessment
Committee meets a minimum of twice annually for this purpose at the conclusion of the fall and
spring terms, in addition to other times that the chair calls meetings.
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Criteria and Instruments of Assessment
Christian Life College’s Assessment Plan evaluates the success at fulfilling the College Purpose
Statement in four general areas:
Administrative Effectiveness (organizational and management functions),
Student Outcomes (success rates and growth of students and alumni),
Academic Excellence (faculty performance and curricular development), and
Resource Stewardship (accountability for the College’s financial and physical resources,
including the fundraising, endowment, student housing, computer network, and the
library services).
The criteria have been recognized as objective standards and benchmarks that owe their
existence to the college’s commitment to fulfilling the Purpose Statement. A variety of
instruments are being used or designed for measuring our outcomes in relation to these criteria.
Administrative Effectiveness
A. Criteria
1. Clear articulation of mission and goals
2. Periodic review and revision of policies and procedures to accomplish the
mission and goals
3. Effective communication of policies to faculty and students
4. Partnership with students and faculty in governance
5. Management of procedural compliance
6. Efficient design and modification of administrative structure
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7. Effective short-term, intermediate and long-term planning
8. Equity of resource allocation decisions
B. Instruments
1. Written communications distributed to students, staff members, faculty and
Board
2. Minutes of meetings
3. Staff peer reviews
4. Planning documents
5. Annual reports
6. Minutes of Student Council meetings
7. Student feedback
8. Alumni feedback
9. Board feedback
10. Website analytical reports
Student Outcomes
A. Criteria for currently enrolled students
1. Intellectual achievement and progress
a. Depth and breadth of Bible knowledge
b. Integration of Bible knowledge and related areas
1) Theology
2) Philosophy
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3) Psychology and sociology
4) History
5) Education
6) Missiology
7) Musicology
8) Other
c. Evidence of plans for continued learning
2. Evidence of developing practical ministry skills
a. Preaching
b. Teaching
c. Counseling
d. Leading and administration
1) Praise and worship services
2) Groups
3) Mentoring relationships
4) Student government
e. Management of church finances and resources
3. Evidence of spiritual hunger and growth
a. Practice of devotional disciplines
b. Increasing recognition of the need for divine guidance and provision
4. Fulfillment of student ministry experience requirement
5. Fulfillment of Internship requirement
B. Criteria for alumni
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1. Level of satisfaction with CLC education
2. Attainment of goals after graduating from CLC
a. Ministry effectiveness and fulfillment
b. Further academic pursuits
C. Instruments
1. Bible Content Test (administered to all entering and graduating students)
2. In-class assessments
a. Examinations
b. Quizzes
c. Essays
d. Research papers
e. Involvement in class discussions
f. Demonstrations and presentations
3. Grade point average records
4. Student-initiated requests for assistance
5. Chapel attendance and participation
a. Attendance records
b. Minutes of Chapel service planning sessions
6. Student Ministry Involvement Forms
7. Advisee Group attendance and participation
a. Attendance records
b. Minutes of Advisee Group meetings
8. Reports from pastors and other church workers
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a. Pastor’s Evaluations
b. Unsolicited feedback
9. Results of Alumni Feedback Survey
a. Recognized areas of strength
1) curricular
2) faculty
3) other
b. Recognized areas of deficiency
1) curricular
2) faculty
3) other
Academic Excellence
A. Criteria for faculty
1. Role modeling of Christian character and spiritual maturity to students
a. Personal conduct and beliefs compatible with the following sections of
the Academic Catalog (3-6, 16-18)
1) Philosophy of Education
2) Purpose Statement
3) Objectives
4) Statement of Faith
5) Code of Honor
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b. Peer recognition of impeccable integrity
2. Depth and breadth of knowledge in field of study
a. Ability to articulate core concepts and theories with ease
b. Ability to answer most questions posed by students
c. Familiarity with classic texts
d. Familiarity with current scholarship
3. Sufficient background and contextual knowledge
a. Ability to integrate topics of course and topics of related courses
b. Ability to articulate a Biblical Christian worldview, demonstration how
course topics fit into that worldview
c. Ability to relate course topics to contemporary environments and societal
needs
4. Pedagogical Skills
a. Design of course documents and assessment instruments
1) Syllabi
2) Assignments
3) Examinations and quizzes
b. Choice and implementation of appropriate instructional methods and texts
1) As diverse as the differing learning styles of students and ranges
2) Suited to maximize the ministry utility of the knowledge and skills
to be gained from the course
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c. Fairness and punctuality of grading
d. Development of students’ independent, critical thinking skills
5. Proof of commitment to student academic progress and success
a. Communicating and holding regular office hours
b. Willingness to counsel struggling learners
c. Adaptability of strategies and techniques to diverse backgrounds and prior
scholastic experiences of students
6. Provision of compassionate Biblical counsel to students
a. Approachability and accessibility to students
b. Awareness of typical requests and Biblical responses to those requests
c. Readiness to pray with students
7. Evidence of continuing scholarship
a. Advancement in professional development
b. Participation in scholarly societies
c. Peer recognition
B. Criteria for curricular evaluation
1. Need for a particular course in a curriculum
a. Sufficiency of its contribution to accomplishing the Christian Life
College Purpose Statement
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b. Degree of conformity to the goals of academic programs served by that
curriculum
c. Student demand
d. Alumni recognition
2. Curriculum content fitness
a. Degree that a particular curriculum represents norms established by
1) Christian Life College Purpose Statement
2) Christian Life College academic programs (Catalog 27-28)
3) Accrediting associations
4) Bible College associations
5) Government agencies
b. Level of accomplishment of the norms of a particular curriculum
1) Effectiveness of qualified instructors to accomplish curricular
norms
2) Ability of students to satisfy curricular requirements
c. Student demand
d. Alumni recognition
3. Availability of qualified instructors
4. Financial feasibility
a. Ability to produce income
b. Plausibility of costs associated with offering a particular curriculum or
course
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C. Instruments
1. Faculty portfolios (in two parts)
a. Course-specific, containing the following:
1) Course objectives (syllabus, calendar of assignments, lesson
plans)
2) Assessment tools (examinations, quizzes, assignments, etc.)
3) Student evaluations
4) Student grades and distribution graph
5) Self-assessment of achievement of objectives (student learning
outcomes)
6) Peer reviews
7) Supervisor review
8) Other documents as deemed appropriate
9) Audio and video recordings of class sessions
b. Professional, containing the following:
1) Career objectives
a) Short-term (one to two semesters)
b) Longer-term (beyond two semesters)
2) Abstracts of publications and presentations
3) Copies of membership certificates to academic societies
4) Annual administrative reviews
5) Other documents as deemed appropriate
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2. Alumni surveys and research findings
3. Unsolicited student feedback reports
4. Minutes of faculty meetings
5. Records of regularly scheduled advisor/advisee group meetings
6. Records of attendance of Christian Life College events, convocations and
ceremonies
7. Goals for each academic program
8. Comparison by administration of CLC’s academic program goals with norms
established by accrediting associations, Bible College associations, and
government agencies
9. Enrollment data by course
10. Financial statements
Resource Stewardship
A. Financial criteria
1. Adequacy of fiscal resources to meet the following current demands:
a. Faculty compensation
b. Staff compensation
c. College instructional needs
d. Faculty development
e. Recruitment outreaches
f. Overhead
2. Probability of projected revenue to achieve the Five-Year Plans
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B. Physical plant criteria
1. Adequacy of physical resources to meet the following current demands:
a. Classroom space
b. Office space
c. Storage space
d. Space for non-instructional activities
e. Computer equipment
f. Rehearsal and performance space
g. Student housing
2. Probability of current physical plant to achieve the Strategic Plan
C. Library criteria
1. Adequacy of library resources to meet the following current demands:
a. Total quantity of books to serve student and faculty needs
b. Quantity of contemporary titles to meet curricular requirements
c. Variety of scholarly journal resources to satisfy research demands of
students and faculty
d. Access to online databases and research materials
2. Probability of current holdings to satisfy the Strategic Plan
D. Instruments
1. The Strategic Plan
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2. Financial statements
3. Comparisons of current resources to the level of resources needed to accomplish
the Strategic Plan
4. Inventories of physical plant contents
5. Inventories of library holdings
6. Evaluations of library patron information request success rates
7. Reports of online resource usage rates
8. Equipment requests made by faculty and staff
9. Analysis of computer equipment needs
a. Student, faculty and staff requests
b. Student and faculty survey results
c. Computer Service Log
10. Comparisons of CLC’s resources to those of peer institutions of
a. Like size
b. Similar student costs (tuition, fees, room, etc.)
11. Dorm Inspection Checklists
12. Service Log of housing repairs and improvements made
13. Environmental scans
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Objectives of the College
To accomplish the Purpose Statement of Christian Life College, three objectives have been set
forth:
1. To develop students who possess a mature relationship with the Lord Jesus
Christ. This objective is identifiable by:
a. A lifestyle that is conformed to the moral standards of Scripture
b. Personal spiritual disciplines such as prayer, Bible study, obedience and
Christian fellowship
c. A Spirit-filled life exemplifying the fruit of the Spirit
2. To develop students capable of intellectual activity. This objective is identifiable
by:
a. A commitment to the authority of God’s Word and a thorough knowledge of the
Word
b. An integrated Christian worldview that applies the eternal truths of Scripture to
the contemporary setting
c. An awareness of Christian history and its implications to the contemporary
church
d. An ongoing desire to seek further knowledge and understanding for lifelong
learning
e. An ability to think critically, communicate clearly and defend objectively
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3. To develop students equipped to serve the church in leadership capacities. This
objective is identifiable by:
a. An intimate knowledge of their calling and gifting, and of their function in the
local church
b. A demonstration of leadership skills as pastors, teachers, missionaries and church
leaders
c. Personal vision and mission for ministry in an attitude of humility and grace
Assessing the attainment of these objectives takes place in three key areas.
Traditional Academic Appraisal
Each student must complete the courses required for his/her chosen program. Employing the
appropriate criteria and instruments, objectives 2a –2e are the foci of instructors.
Spiritual Formation Opportunities
Each student has a faculty advisor, and meets with that advisor individually and with other
advisees on a regular basis. Each student present for classes on chapel service days is required
to attend chapel services. Various other opportunities for spiritual formation occur regularly.
Employing the appropriate criteria and instruments, objectives 1a-1c and 3a are the foci of
advisors and chapel service supervisors.
Field-Based Ministry Experiences and Internships
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Each student must be actively involved in a local church ministry, and each student is required
to serve an internship in a field of service consistent with his/her calling and ministerial
vocation. Pastors of local churches and other church workers mentor these students and have
regular meaningful contacts with them. Employing the appropriate criteria and instruments,
objectives 3b and 3c are their foci.
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Assessments ScheduleFormal assessments of Christian Life College will be conducted on a regular schedule, with many assessment instruments being administered annually. The Institutional Assessment Officer of the College will assist the the staff primarily responsible in administering the assessment instrument(s), analyzing the responses, and publishing the findings. They will initially evaluate and make revisions as needed. They will then follow the Communication Quality Assurance Policy for reviewing and approving publications within the office. It will then be ready to be reviewed and approved by the executive board. Appearing in the document footer will be the document title, revision date and Board approval date.
Assessment Instrument Date to be Administered
Staff Member Responsible
Data Analysis
Anticipated Date of Publication
Alumni survey Mar Academic Dean June-July AugustAnnual Budget Approval June Board June JuneBiweekly Review of Finances Biweekly PresidentBoard of Directors’ Self-Evaluation Every third year,
beginning June 2013Chairman of the Board
June-July August
Collection Development Review June Director of Library Services
June-July August
Dormitory Cleanliness Inspection Weekly Resident Housing Supervisor
June-July August
Faculty satisfaction survey Mar Academic Dean June-July AugustFaculty self-evaluation form Mar Academic Dean June-July AugustGraduating Student Survey April Academic Dean June-July AugustLibrary Circulation Review June Director of Library
ServicesJune-July August
Library Inventory on rotating cycle to be completed every three years
Ongoing Library Staff Member
June-July August
Local Church and Ministry Involvement Nov, Apr Dean of Students June-July AugustMeade Memorial Library Instructor appraisal January Director of Library
ServicesJune-July August
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Assessment Instrument Date to be Administered
Staff Member Responsible
Data Analysis
Anticipated Date of Publication
Meade Memorial Library services student assessment survey
Dec Director of Library Services
June-July August
Midyear Budget Review January Board January JanuaryNew Student Information Form August Academic Dean June-July AugustPost-event assessment Within 2 weeks of
college-sponsored events
Institutional Assessment Officer
Between 2-6 weeks of the event assessment meeting
Within 6 weeks of the assessment meeting
President’s Review Every third year, beginning June 2013
Chairman of the Board
June-July August
Quarterly Review of Finances Every three months Board Finance Chairman
Staff Performance Appraisal May President June-July AugustStandardized Bible Content Test for Entering Students August Institutional
Assessment OfficerJune-July August
Standardized Bible Content Test for Graduating Students
April Institutional Assessment Officer
June-July August
Student Evaluation of Course and Instructor Dec, May Academic Dean June-July AugustStudent Evaluation Questionnaire April Dean of Students June-July AugustSuite Condition Report for entering students August, January Dean of Students June-July AugustSuite Condition Report for exiting students December, May Dean of Students June-July August
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Publications Review PolicyAll publications of Christian Life College will be evaluated for revisions yearly. The staff primarily responsible for the evaluation is noted. They will initially evaluate and make revisions as needed. They will then follow the Communication Quality Assurance Policy for reviewing and approving publications within the office. It will then be ready to be reviewed and approved by the executive board. Appearing in the document footer will be the document title, revision date and Board approval date.
Publication Annual Date of Review
Staff Member Responsible
Date of Board Approval
Academic Catalog Mar/Apr Academic Dean May/JuneAcademic Integrity Policy Agreement Mar/Apr Academic Dean May/JuneAlumni survey Mar/Apr Institutional Assessment
OfficerMay/June
Application for Admission Mar/Apr Registrar May/JuneBoard of Directors Manual Mar/Apr Chairman of the Board May/JuneCertificate of Immunity Mar/Apr Registrar May/JuneChange in Registration Form Mar/Apr Registrar May/JuneChapel Attendance Requirement Mar/Apr Dean of Students May/JuneCode of Conduct for Faculty Mar/Apr Academic Dean May/JuneComputer Network Access Agreement Mar/Apr Director of Library
ServicesMay/June
Costs & Payment Schedule Mar/Apr Registrar May/JuneCourse Registration Form Mar/Apr Registrar May/JuneCovenant for Resident Students Mar/Apr Dean of Students May/JuneCredit Evaluation Request Form Mar/Apr Registrar May/JuneCrisis Management Manual Mar/Apr Dean of Students May/JuneCurriculum Review Manual Mar/Apr Academic Dean May/JuneDisciplinary Notice Mar/Apr Dean of Students May/JuneEmergency Call Sheet Mar/Apr Dean of Students May/JuneEmergency Evacuation Plan Mar/Apr Dean of Students May/June
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Publication Annual Date of Review
Staff Member Responsible
Date of Board Approval
Evening Studies Application Mar/Apr Registrar May/JuneExpense Report Mar/Apr Chief Financial Officer May/JuneFaculty Handbook Mar/Apr Academic Dean May/JuneFaculty Satisfaction Survey Mar/Apr Institutional Assessment
OfficerMay/June
Faculty self-evaluation form Mar/Apr Institutional Assessment Officer
May/June
Fall ___ & Spring ___ Calendar Mar/Apr Academic Dean May/JuneFax Form Mar/Apr Registrar May/JuneFederal Work-Study Time Record Mar/Apr Chief Financial Officer May/JuneField Ministry Application Form Mar/Apr Dean of Students May/JuneGrade Report Sheet Mar/Apr Registrar May/JuneGuest Housing Form Mar/Apr Dean of Students May/JuneIndependent Study Registration Form Mar/Apr Registrar May/JuneInformation Request Mar/Apr Registrar May/JuneInformation Request Letter with materials enclosed Mar/Apr Registrar May/JuneInformation Technology Work Order Form Mar/Apr Director of Library
ServicesMay/June
Instructions for Making Application to Christian Life College Mar/Apr Registrar May/JuneIntent to Graduate Form Mar/Apr Registrar May/JuneInternational (F-1) Student Transfer Form Mar/Apr Registrar May/JuneInternational Student Information Form Mar/Apr Registrar May/JuneInternship Manual Mar/Apr Academic Dean May/JuneLibrary Handbook Mar/Apr Director of Library
ServicesMay/June
Local Church and Ministry Involvement Mar/Apr Dean of Students May/JuneMeade Memorial Library services faculty assessment survey Mar/Apr Institutional Assessment
OfficerMay/June
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Publication Annual Date of Review
Staff Member Responsible
Date of Board Approval
Meade Memorial Library services student assessment survey Mar/Apr Institutional Assessment Officer
May/June
Payment Options / Promissory Note Mar/Apr Registrar May/JunePolicies & Procedures Manual Mar/Apr Registrar/President May/JunePost-event assessment form Mar/Apr Institutional Assessment
OfficerMay/June
Pre-Enrollment File Checklist Mar/Apr Registrar May/JuneRepeat Policy Form Mar/Apr Registrar May/JuneRequest to Take a Course at Another Institution Form Mar/Apr Registrar May/JuneRequisition Form Mar/Apr Chief Financial Officer May/JuneSemester Weekly Course Schedule Mar/Apr Academic Dean May/JuneStatement of Faith Mar/Apr Dean of Students May/JuneStudent Academic Policies Handbook Mar/Apr Academic Dean May/JuneStudent Code of Conduct Mar/Apr Dean of Students May/JuneStudent Evaluation of Course and Instructor Mar/Apr Academic Dean May/JuneStudent Evaluation Questionnaire Mar/Apr Institutional Assessment
OfficerMay/June
Student Financial Aid Procedures Mar/Apr Registrar May/JuneStudent Handbook Mar/Apr Dean of Students May/JuneStudent Housing Request Mar/Apr Dean of Students May/JuneStudent Information Form Mar/Apr Registrar May/JuneStudent Life Committee Interest Form Mar/Apr Dean of Students May/JuneStudents Library Handbook Mar/Apr Director of Library
ServicesMay/June
Suite Condition Report Mar/Apr Dean of Students May/JuneTeacher Application Mar/Apr Registrar May/JuneTextbook Request Form Mar/Apr Director of Library
ServicesMay/June
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Publication Annual Date of Review
Staff Member Responsible
Date of Board Approval
Thank you for making application – open file items needed Mar/Apr Registrar May/JuneThank you for making application – open file items needed – International
Mar/Apr Registrar May/June
Transcript Request Form Mar/Apr Registrar May/JuneVacation Request Form Mar/Apr Chief Financial Officer May/JuneVehicle Registration Form Mar/Apr Registrar May/JuneWithdrawal from Christian Life College Form Mar/Apr Registrar May/June
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