George D. KeathleyDepartment of Military Science

School of Science and Technology

ARMY ROTC(Comanche Battalion)

Minor in Military Science

1Program Quality Improvement Report 2009-2010

Student Learning or Service Outcomes

1. Student learning or service outcomes • Demonstrate leadership potential• Act ethically and morally • Plan, execute and assess training

2. Outcomes that are required by accrediting agencies

• Successful completion of the Leadership Development and Assessment Course (LDAC), Fort Lewis, WA

• Physical Fitness• Land Navigation• Leadership Assessment

• Military History Completion• Degree completion

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Alignment of Outcomes

Holistic alignment of student learning and service outcomes :

• We prepare our students for real-world success (University Mission) as leaders in the United States Army (Active Duty, US Army Reserve and Army National Guard)

• We teach and encourage high ethical standards and instill confidence to excel (School Mission)

• We train, retain and develop students (cadets) to commission and serve as Lieutenants in the United States Army (Department Mission)

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Measures of Learning and Service Outcomes1. Direct measures of student learning outcomes

– Leadership Evaluations– Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT)– Exams, Papers, Briefings and Small Group work– Practical Exercises (Land Navigation)

2. Indirect measures of student learning outcomes– After Action review(AAR)

3. Strategies or methodologies that address shortfalls in student learning or services prior to graduation

– Mentorship Program– Additional training– Intervention (if not doing well)– Counseling

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Report on actions from previously chosen three priority outcomes

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Not applicable this year

Leadership Assessment outcome and measurements

PROGRAM OUTCOME

CURRICULUM AREA OR TARGET AUDIENCE

MEASUREMENTS OF STUDENT LEARNING OR SERVICE OUTCOME

Measurements

Methods used to determine validity of measurement instruments

Methods used to determine reliability of measurements

Schedule for measurements

Students should receive at least an “S” overall rating at LDAC and possess the qualities of an officer in order to commission.

All MILS classes with emphasis and data from the MILS 4004

Can earn 1 of 3 scores

N – needs improvement

S – Satisfactory

E – Excellent

Raters attend mandatory yearly training in the 23 evaluation Criteria

Rater performance review

Multiple ratings by different raters

Several times each semester

Annually at LDAC

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Leadership Assessment data

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2007 2008 2009 20100%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

60%

Leadership%

scor

ing

E

CU / Nation 19 / 4585 37 / 5015 29 / 5256 27 / 6036

Analysis of Leadership Assessment data

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2007 2008 2009 20100%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

60%

Leadership

% sc

orin

g E

CU / Nation 19 / 4585 37 / 5015 29 / 5256 27 / 6036

Action plan for Leadership Assessment

1. Training on the proper way to rate and individual in the 23 criteria.

2. Ratings are turned in every two weeks. Each rater’s performance is reviewed by faculty.

3. No new resources needed to implement plan.

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Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT) outcome and measurements

PROGRAM OUTCOME

CURRICULUM AREA OR TARGET AUDIENCE

MEASUREMENTS OF STUDENT LEARNING OR SERVICE OUTCOME

Measurements

Methods used to determine validity of measurement instruments

Methods used to determine reliability of measurements

Schedule for measurements

Students are physically fit

Complete the APFT with at least 60% in each event

All MILS classes with emphasis and data from the MILS 4004

APFT Rubric

1) 2 Min push-ups

2) 2 Min sit-ups

3) 2 Mile run

All events are measured directly against established US Army criteria, based on age and gender

Graders are faculty members and experienced, senior students

Graders have been schooled on the proper grading format as outlined in US army regulations

Monthly

Yearly for MILS 4004

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Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT) Assessment data

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2007 2008 2009 2010252.00

254.00

256.00

258.00

260.00

262.00

264.00

266.00

257.00

263.00

265.10

258.44

APFT

Scor

e

CU / Nation 19 / 4585 37 / 5015 29 / 5256 27 / 6036

Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT) Analysis of assessment data

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2007 2008 2009 2010245.00

250.00

255.00

260.00

265.00

270.00

257.00

263.00

265.10

258.44

APFT

Scor

e

CU / Nation 19 / 4585 37 / 5015 29 / 5256 27 / 6036

Action plan for Army Physical Fitness Test

1. Conduct realistic, challenging and varied Physical Fitness Training to improve overall scores.

2. Physical Fitness is conducted M, W, F from 6:00-7:00 am. Progress will be checked monthly in the form of the Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT). Actual effectiveness of individual workouts will be analyzed weekly at the Battalion Training Meeting After Action Review (AAR)

3. No new resources needed to implement plan.

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Land Navigation outcome and measurements

PROGRAM OUTCOME

CURRICULUM AREA OR TARGET AUDIENCE

MEASUREMENTS OF STUDENT LEARNING OR SERVICE OUTCOME

Measurements

Methods used to determine validity of measurement instruments

Methods used to determine reliability of measurements

Schedule for measurements

Students will be able to orient a map and compass.

All MILS classes with emphasis and data from the MILS 4004

Practical exam Use of Army Regulations

Land navigation points are rechecked annually with GPS

Several times each semester at various locations(CU and Fort Sill)

AnnuallyAt LDAC (Fort Lewis)

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Land Navigation assessment data

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2007 2008 2009 201070

72

74

76

78

80

82

84

86

88

90

Land Navigation

Scor

e

CU / Nation 19 / 4585 37 / 5015 29 / 5256 27 / 6036

Analysis of Land Navigation assessment data

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2007 2008 2009 201065

70

75

80

85

90

95

Land NavigationSc

ore

CU / Nation 19 / 4585 37 / 5015 29 / 5256 27 / 6036

Action plan for Land Navigation

1. Increase quantity and quality of Land Navigation instruction in the classroom and the field

2. Land navigation is taught in class and leadership lab during both the Fall and Spring Semesters. Mentors and faculty are used to help newer students. Additional training is conducted if needed.

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Comanche Battalion Facts• 106 student cadets in the program

• 63 contracted

• 35 prior service (56% of contracted cadets)

• 80 males (75%) and 26 females (25%)

• Demographics: White(57%), Black(18%), Hispanic(16%), Asian(3%), American Indian (5%), Other (1%)

• 7 Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) in footprint (Lawton/Wichita Falls)

• 16 General Officer Alumni

• Two brothers enrolled in our program

2009/10 Achievements

• MacArthur Award Winners (#1 of 36 schools in Brigade)

• 10 of 44 Cadet Command Scholarship Recipients

• 1st Place – Fort Sill Marine Corps Devil Dog Run (2008, 2009, 2010)

• 1st Place – 2010 Ranger Challenge Competition (Co-ed) (OK/AR)

• 1st Place – 2010 Ranger Challenge Competition (Male) (OK/AR)

AWARDS

General MacArthur Award

[Best Battalion in Brigade] 1992

1998 1999 2005

2007 2008

2009

Champions Runners up 1992 1995 1994 2004 2003 2006 2008 2009 (OK/AR) 2010 (OK/AR)

Ranger Challenge

Current Initiatives

• Fort Sill/CU Army ROTC Partnership Program- Field Artillery Captains mentor CU ROTC Seniors

• Developing CU Army ROTC Alumni Program- 2nd Annual CU ROTC Alumni Reunion (Feb 2011)

• Wall of Heroes

• Selected by USAAC as the ROTC Sexual Harassment / Assault Response & Prevention (SHARP) Program

• Community Service/Volunteering- OBI Blood Drive- Red Cross- Clearing Ice Storm debris

Published information on graduates

22

Academic Year 09-10 # Commissioned Component

Summer 2009 4 Active Duty

Fall 2009 10 Active Duty

Spring 2010 16 12 Active Duty

3 Army National Guard1 US Army Reserve

Total 30 26 Active Duty

3 Army National Guard1 US Army Reserve

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