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Strategic Planning Results
Sorted By: Planning Unit
Planning Year: 2016-2017
Unit Code: Planning Unit: Assigned to:
UND-50001 UND - TRIO-McNair Nelson, Shari
Unit Purpose
Unit Goals
Obj ID Objective Objective Purpose Objective Status
930 1 - Department Programs & Services UND - Program Review Not Started
Objective Description
OVERVIEW OF DEPARTMENT The McNair program provides a unique opportunity for underrepresented junior and senior at UND, who are interested in continuing on to graduate school and receiving a PhD in a research field, to work with faculty mentors on undergraduate research. This includes learning research methods, presenting research, and publications. MISSION STATEMENT The mission of the University of North Dakota's Ronald E. McNair Program is to prepare undergraduates (juniors or seniors), who are first generation and low income, or who are from a group underrepresented at the doctoral level (American Indian, African American, or Hispanic) for graduate studies by providing opportunities to define goals, engage in research, and to develop the skills and student/faculty mentor relationships vital to success at the doctoral level. The mission is defined by the U.S. Department of Education and ensures equal educational opportunity for all Americans regardless of race, ethnic background, or economic circumstances. PROGRAMS & SERVICES Faculty mentorship Personal and emotional counseling Tutoring Application assistance (Financial Aid, Graduate school) Academic advisement Financial assistance (Tuition and research stipends) Seminars and workshops
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Assessment Measures
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Obj ID Objective Objective Purpose Objective Status
931 2 - STUDENT AFFAIRS ASSESSMENT - Student Learning Outcome #1
UND - Program Review Not Started
Objective Description
Students will report increased knowledge of graduate school expectations and various research experiences from McNair monthly meetings. Specifically, student will be able to report increased knowledge of: Objective 1.1: Subject matter presented in seminar. Objective 1.1: Education success and the graduate school process.
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Date Description
02/01/2017 METHOD Students will complete a McNair Workshop/Seminar evaluation form following each seminar. Results will be shared within one week of the ending of the seminar. Responsibilities are as follows: o Assistant Director – Administers survey o Program Coordinator – Compiles information o TRIO Project Director and McNair Assistant Director – Review results
Intended Results
Date Description
02/01/2017 Responses are reviewed and changes and additions are made to seminar schedules (ex. new subjects introduced) as needed.
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Obj ID Objective Objective Purpose Objective Status
932 3 - STUDENT AFFAIRS ASSESSMENT - Student Learning Outcome #2
UND - Program Review Not Started
Objective Description
Students will demonstrate the ability to complete the steps necessary for the graduate school application process. Specifically, students will be able to demonstrate the: Objective 2.1: Completion of a curriculum vitae. Objective 2.2: Completion of a personal statement
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Date Description
02/01/2017 METHOD The class instructor and assistant director will determine whether students' curriculum vitae and personal statement meet the criteria established by the program. This will occur following the "Orientation to the Graduate Student School Process" course.
Intended Results
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02/01/2017 Effectiveness of materials and individual student progress will be reviewed. Adaptation to materials, course curriculum, and instruction will be made as indicated by the results.
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University of North Dakota
TRIO – McNair
Assessment Plan
2015-16
Prepared for:
University of North Dakota Assessment Committee
ASSESSMENT PLAN
2015-16
DEPARTMENT
TRIO - McNair
OVERVIEW OF DEPARTMENT
The McNair program provides a unique opportunity for underrepresented junior and senior at
UND, who are interested in continuing on to graduate school and receiving a PhD in a
research field, to work with faculty mentors on undergraduate research. This includes learning
research methods, presenting research, and publications.
MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the University of North Dakota's Ronald E. McNair Program is to prepare
undergraduates (juniors or seniors), who are first generation and low income, or who are from
a group underrepresented at the doctoral level (American Indian, African American, or
Hispanic) for graduate studies by providing opportunities to define goals, engage in research,
and to develop the skills and student/faculty mentor relationships vital to success at the
doctoral level. The mission is defined by the U.S. Department of Education and ensures equal
educational opportunity for all Americans regardless of race, ethnic background, or economic
circumstances.
PROGRAMS & SERVICES
Faculty mentorship
Personal and emotional counseling
Tutoring
Application assistance (Financial Aid, Graduate school)
Academic advisement
Financial assistance (Tuition and research stipends)
Seminars and workshops
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
Student Learning Outcome 1: Students will report increased knowledge of graduate
school expectations and various research experiences from McNair monthly meetings.
Student Learning Outcome 2: Students will demonstrate the ability to complete the
steps necessary for the graduate school application process.
ASSESSMENT METHODS
McNair Workshop/Seminar Evaluation Form: Students will complete a
workshop/seminar evaluation form following each seminar. Results will be shared
within one week of the ending of the seminar. Responsibilities are as follows:
o Assistant Director – Administers survey
o Program Coordinator – Compiles information
o TRIO Project Director and McNair Assistant Director – Review results
Successful completion of curriculum vitae and personal statement: See table below for
additional information.
USE OF RESULTS & CLOSING THE LOOP
(See table below.)
Student Learning
Outcomes & Objective
Assessment
Methods
Timeline Responsible
Party
Use of Results and Process
for Documentation &
Decision Making
Student Learning Outcome 1: Students
will report increased knowledge of
graduate school expectations and various
research experiences from McNair
monthly meetings.
Specifically, students will be able to report
increased knowledge of…
Objective 1.1: Subject matter presented in
seminar.
Objective 1.2: Education success and the
graduate school process.
McNair
Workshop/Seminar
Evaluation Form
Following each
seminar
Assistant Director
Program
Coordinator
TRIO Project
Director and
McNair Assistant
Director
Results will be shared within a
week after the seminar.
Responses are reviewed and
changes and additions are made
to seminar schedules (ex. new
subjects introduced) as needed.
Student Learning Outcome 2: Students
will demonstrate the ability to complete
the steps necessary for the graduate
school application process.
Specifically, students will be able to
demonstrate the…
Objective 2.1: Completion of a curriculum
vitae.
Objective 2.2: Completion of a personal
statement
Successful
completion of a
curriculum vitae
and personal
statement.
Following the
“Orientation to the
Graduate Student
School Process”
course
Class instructor
Assistant Director
Effectiveness of materials and
individual student progress will
be reviewed. Adaptation to
materials, course curriculum,
and instruction will be made as
indicated by the results.
Assessment Plan
Department: TRIO Program: McNair
Mission Statement:
The mission of the University of North Dakota's Ronald E. McNair Program is to prepare undergraduates
(juniors or seniors), who are first generation and low income, or who are from a group underrepresented
at the doctoral level (American Indian, African American, or Hispanic) for graduate studies by providing
opportunities to define goals, engage in research, and to develop the skills and student/faculty mentor
relationships vital to success at the doctoral level. The mission is defined by the U.S. Department of
Education and ensures equal educational opportunity for all Americans regardless of race, ethnic
background, or economic circumstances.
Student Learning
Goals & Objective
Assessment
Methods
Timeline Responsibilities Use of Results and
Process for
Documentation &
Decision Making
Student Learning
Outcome 1: Students
will gain knowledge
of graduate school
expectations and
various research
experiences from
McNair monthly
meetings.
Specifically,
students will be able
to report increased
knowledge of:
a. Subject matter
presented in seminar
b. The information
presented expanded
knowledge
concerning
education success
and the graduate
school process.
McNair
Workshop/Seminar
Evaluation Form
Following
each
seminar
Results
shared
within
week after
seminar
Assistant
Director
administers
evaluations
Program
Coordinator
compiles
information
TRIO Project
Director and
McNair Asst.
Director
review.
Responses are
reviewed and changes
and additions made to
seminar schedules
(new subjects
introduced) as
needed.
Student Learning
Outcome 2: Students
will gain knowledge
on graduate
application process.
Successful
completion of
curriculum vitae and
personal statement
Each McNair
student will
attend the
“Orientation to
the Graduate
Class
instructor
Assistant
Director
Consultation with
course instructor
regarding
effectiveness of
materials and review
Specifically,
students will be able
to report increased
knowledge of:
a. curriculum vitae
b. personal
statement
School
Process”
Class within
the first year of
being admitted
to McNair
Program.
of individual student
progress.
University of North Dakota
TRIO – Student Support Services
Assessment Plan
2015-16
Prepared for:
University of North Dakota Assessment Committee
ASSESSMENT PLAN
2015-16
DEPARTMENT
TRIO – Student Support Services
OVERVIEW OF DEPARTMENT
Student Support Services is designed to provide support services to economically
disadvantaged, first-generation students and/or students with disabilities. The program
supports these diverse students in all areas of academic advisement, tutoring, social
adjustment, selecting majors, progression through classes, retention, and ultimately graduation.
MISSION STATEMENT
The University of North Dakota TRIO/Student Support Services is a federally funded grant
program that is designed to increase retention and graduation rates of 300 eligible UND
students and to foster an institutional climate that is supportive of the success of low income,
first generation college students and individuals with disabilities. Student Support Services
has established objectives, services, and activities related to the mission statement as
designated by the Department of Education.
PROGRAMS & SERVICES
Academic Assistance
Financial Assistance
Personal Assistance
Cultural and Social Assistance
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
Student Learning Outcome 1: Students will gain knowledge of strategies that enhance
non-cognitive factors that impact academic success via mentoring support provided by
academic coaches and volunteer mentors.
ASSESSMENT METHODS
See grid below.
USE OF RESULTS & CLOSING THE LOOP
See grid below.
Student Learning Goals &
Objective
Assessment
Methods
Timeline Responsibilities Use of Results and
Process for
Documentation &
Decision Making
Student Learning Outcome 1: Students
will gain knowledge of strategies that
impact academic success.
Students will be able to: Objective 1.1: Identify strategies that enhance
non-cognitive factors that improve academic
success.
Student Support
Services academic
coaches/mentoring
Evaluation Form
Evaluation is
administered in
April
Assistant Director
administers
evaluation
Program Assistant
compiles
information
TRIO Project
Director and Student
Support Services
Asst. Director
review
Student Support Services will
review the results of the
evaluation to make
programmatic changes related
to strategies used to enhance
non-cognitive factors that
impact student success.