Northeast Alabama Community College Office of Institutional Planning and Assessment July 2016 Student Attainment of General Education and Program Learning Outcomes Learning Outcomes Summary Report: 2015-2016 Academic Year † Written Communication—Students will demonstrate adequate writing skills by developing ideas and organizing content effectively. The assessment of student proficiency in written communication will be evaluated by an impromptu essay on the ENG 101 final exam. The essay will be scored by rubric. Students achieving the outcome will score a minimum of 75% on the essay. Written Communication On-Campus Online Dual Enrollment Sites Total Number of students assessed 477 94 133 704 Number demonstrating attainment 413 78 123 614 Percentage 86.6% 83.0% 92.5% 87.2% Oral Communication—Students will articulate ideas, concepts, and theories in a clear fashion using language and elocution skills indicative of college-level preparation. The assessment of student proficiency in oral communication will be evaluated by the delivery of a researched persuasive speech in SPH 107. The speech will be scored by rubric. Students achieving the outcome will score a minimum of 75% on the speech. Oral Communication On-Campus Online Dual Enrollment Sites Total Number of students assessed 434 148 NA 582 Number demonstrating attainment 414 135 NA 549 Percentage 95.4% 91.2% NA 94.3% † The 2015-2016 Academic Year includes the Summer 2015, Fall 2015, and Spring 2016 semesters.
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Northeast Alabama Community College
Office of Institutional Planning and Assessment July 2016
Student Attainment of General Education and Program Learning Outcomes Learning Outcomes Summary Report: 2015-2016 Academic Year†
Written Communication—Students will demonstrate adequate writing skills by developing ideas and organizing content effectively. The assessment of student proficiency in written communication will be evaluated by an impromptu essay on the ENG 101 final exam. The essay will be scored by rubric. Students achieving the outcome will score a minimum of 75% on the essay.
Written Communication
On-Campus Online Dual Enrollment Sites Total
Number of students assessed 477 94 133 704 Number demonstrating attainment 413 78 123 614 Percentage 86.6% 83.0% 92.5% 87.2%
Oral Communication—Students will articulate ideas, concepts, and theories in a clear fashion using language and elocution skills indicative of college-level preparation. The assessment of student proficiency in oral communication will be evaluated by the delivery of a researched persuasive speech in SPH 107. The speech will be scored by rubric. Students achieving the outcome will score a minimum of 75% on the speech.
Oral Communication
On-Campus Online Dual Enrollment Sites Total
Number of students assessed 434 148 NA 582 Number demonstrating attainment 414 135 NA 549 Percentage 95.4% 91.2% NA 94.3%
†The 2015-2016 Academic Year includes the Summer 2015, Fall 2015, and Spring 2016 semesters.
Northeast Alabama Community College
Office of Institutional Planning and Assessment July 2016
Mathematical Computation—Students will compute basic mathematical operations accurately, comprehend mathematical information, and utilize analytical thinking skills to solve problems. The assessment of student proficiency in basic mathematical computations and operations, comprehension of mathematical information, and utilization of analytical thinking skills to solve problems will be conducted through a common exam in MTH 100 containing the following topics: graphs and applications of linear equations, intercepts, slope and applications, equations of lines, and systems of equations in two variables. Students achieving the outcome will score a minimum of 75% on the exam.
Mathematical Computation—MTH 100
On-Campus Online Dual Enrollment Sites Total
Number of students assessed 320 45 NA 365 Number demonstrating attainment 291 36 NA 327 Percentage 90.9% 80.0% NA 89.6%
The assessment of student proficiency in basic mathematical computations and operations, comprehension of mathematical information, and utilization of analytical thinking skills to solve problems will be conducted through a common exam in MTH 116 containing the following topics: ratio and proportion, percent problems and applications, and sales tax and interest problems. Students achieving the outcome will score a minimum of 75% on the exam.
Mathematical Computation—MTH 116
On-Campus Online Dual Enrollment Sites Total
Number of students assessed 96 26 NA 122 Number demonstrating attainment 79 23 NA 102 Percentage 82.3% 88.5% NA 83.6%
Northeast Alabama Community College
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Computer Literacy—Students will use current technology and develop computer skills for informational, academic, personal, and professional needs. The assessment of student proficiency in computer literacy will be conducted through the Microsoft Office Suite Certification Exam in CIS 146. Students achieving the outcome will score a minimum of 75% on the exam.
Computer Literacy—CIS 146
On-Campus Online Dual Enrollment Sites Total
Number of students assessed 21 43 NA 64 Number demonstrating attainment 12 30 NA 42 Percentage 57.1% 69.8% NA 65.6%
Information Literacy—Students will locate, access, and analyze information that facilitates learning and critical inquiry. The assessment of student proficiency in information literacy will be conducted through a graded scavenger hunt assignment in library orientation that is a part of ENG 101 and SPH 107. Students achieving the outcome will score a minimum of 70% on the assignment.
Information Literacy—Library Orientation
On-Campus Online Dual Enrollment Sites Total
Number of students assessed 478 117 127 722 Number demonstrating attainment 469 111 126 706 Percentage 98.1% 94.9% 99.2% 97.8%
Northeast Alabama Community College
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A.A.S.-Business PLO 1—Demonstrate competence in financial accounting process and systems. (BUS 241) The student will score a minimum of 80% on his/her ability to prepare financial statements in a class assignment.
A.A.S.-Business PLO 1
On-Campus Online Total
Number of students assessed 79 21 100 Number demonstrating attainment 55 9 64 Percentage 69.6% 42.9% 64.0%
PLO 2—Demonstrate an understanding of macroeconomic theory, analysis, and policy applications, including supply and demand and market equilibrium, the American banking system and the Federal Reserve. (ECO 231) The student will score a minimum of 80% on a comprehensive final exam to demonstrate his/her understanding of macroeconomic theory.
A.A.S.-Business PLO 2
On-Campus Online Total
Number of students assessed 49 80 129 Number demonstrating attainment 43 67 110 Percentage 87.8% 83.8% 85.3%
Northeast Alabama Community College
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A.A.S.—Child Development PLO 1: Function as a competent entry-level child care worker by performing necessary skills for working in a child care facility. (CHD 215) The student will score a minimum of 80% on a comprehensive portfolio and comprehensive exam to demonstrate his/her ability to function as a competent entry-level childcare worker.
A.A.S.—Child Development PLO 1
On-Campus Online Total
Number of students assessed 7 NA 7 Number demonstrating attainment 7 NA 7 Percentage 100.0% NA 100.0%
PLO 2: Plan programs that promote and maintain safe and healthy learning environments. (CHD 206) Throughout the course, the student will plan activities that promote health and safety. They will also compose checklists that identify safe and healthy child care environments with at least 80% proficiency.
A.A.S.—Child Development PLO 2
On-Campus Online Total
Number of students assessed NA 24 24 Number demonstrating attainment NA 21 21 Percentage NA 87.5% 87.5%
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PLO 3: Apply foundational knowledge of methods and materials for teaching young children from birth to age 8. (CHD 204) Students will compose a unit of developmentally appropriate lesson plans that enhance the physical, emotional, cognitive, and social growth of young children with at least 80% proficiency.
A.A.S.—Child Development PLO 3
On-Campus Online Total
Number of students assessed 16 NA 16 Number demonstrating attainment 14 NA 14 Percentage 87.5% NA 87.5%
PLO 4: Exhibit a positive work ethic. (CHD 215) The student’s work ethic will be assessed by scoring at least 30 points on a standardized Workplace Readiness Skills Rubric.
A.A.S.—Child Development PLO 4
On-Campus Online Total
Number of students assessed 7 NA 7 Number demonstrating attainment 7 NA 7 Percentage 100.0% NA 100.0%
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A.A.S.—Computer Information Systems PLO 1: Demonstrate knowledge of computer terminology and components. (CIS 199) The student will correctly answer test items concerning data communications equipment and terminology with at least 80% accuracy.
A.A.S.—Computer Information Systems PLO 1
On-Campus Online Total
Number of students assessed 23 NA 23 Number demonstrating attainment 20 NA 20 Percentage 87.0% NA 87.0%
PLO 2: Install, configure, and upgrade a computer operating system. (CIS 268) The student will demonstrate basic network troubleshooting techniques with at least 80% accuracy on a lab assignment.
A.A.S.—Computer Information Systems PLO 2
On-Campus Online Total
Number of students assessed 9 NA 9 Number demonstrating attainment 8 NA 8 Percentage 88.9% NA 88.9%
Northeast Alabama Community College
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PLO 3: Install and troubleshoot computer hardware. (CIS 269) The student will complete a supervised lab assignment demonstrating the ability to install, configure, and upgrade microcomputer systems and hardware with at least 80% proficiency.
A.A.S.—Computer Information Systems PLO 3
On-Campus Online Total
Number of students assessed Number demonstrating attainment Percentage
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A.A.S.—Criminal Justice PLO 1: Function as a competent entry-level worker in a law enforcement agency demonstrating knowledge and skills retained from course work. (CRJ 280) In CRJ 280, the student will be evaluated on his/her ability to function as a competent entry-level worker in a law enforcement experience setting by scoring at least 80% on a comprehensive work experience evaluation completed by the student’s supervisor.
A.A.S.—Criminal Justice PLO 1
On-Campus Online Total
Number of students assessed 1 NA 1 Number demonstrating attainment 1 NA 1 Percentage 100.0% NA 100.0%
PLO 2: Exhibit a thorough knowledge of the law enforcement agency. (CRJ 280) In CRJ 280, the student will be evaluated on his/her knowledge of the law enforcement agency by scoring at least 80% on an activity log to be turned in to the internship coordinator showing all work completed during the required 80 hours.
A.A.S.—Criminal Justice PLO 2
On-Campus Online Total
Number of students assessed 1 NA 1 Number demonstrating attainment 1 NA 1 Percentage 100.0% NA 100.0%
Northeast Alabama Community College
Office of Institutional Planning and Assessment July 2016
A.A.S.—Drafting and Design Technology PLO 1: Perform tasks in a safe manner. (DDT 233) Throughout the class, the student will perform tasks in a safe manner with 100% proficiency according to the Standardized Occupational Safety and Health Rubric.
A.A.S.—Drafting and Design Technology PLO 1
On-Campus Online Total
Number of students assessed 11 NA 11 Number demonstrating attainment 11 NA 11 Percentage 100.0% NA 100.0%
PLO 2: Exhibit a positive work ethic and good employability skills. (DDT 193) The student’s work ethic will be assessed by scoring at least 30 points on a standardized Workplace Readiness Skills Rubric.
A.A.S.—Drafting and Design Technology PLO 2
On-Campus Online Total
Number of students assessed 6 NA 6 Number demonstrating attainment 6 NA 6 Percentage 100.0% NA 100.0%
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Office of Institutional Planning and Assessment July 2016
PLO 3: Sketch orthographic views of objects. (DDT 127) In a designated assignment, the student will create an orthographic multi-view sketch with at least 90% accuracy as determined by a grading rubric.
A.A.S.—Drafting and Design Technology PLO 3
On-Campus Online Total
Number of students assessed 14 NA 14 Number demonstrating attainment 11 NA 11 Percentage 78.65 NA 78.6%
PLO 4: Read and interpret technical drawings. (DDT 113) In a designated assignment, the student will read and interpret blueprints and mechanical drawings with at least 90% accuracy as determined by a grading rubric.
A.A.S.—Drafting and Design Technology PLO 4
On-Campus Online Total
Number of students assessed 26 NA 26 Number demonstrating attainment 9 NA 9 Percentage 34.6% NA 34.6%
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PLO 5: Employ basic operating system functions in order to use CADD software to produce and plot pictorial and multi-view working drawings. (DDT 127) In a designated assignment, the student will use CADD software to produce and plot pictorial and multi-view working drawings with at least 85% accuracy as determined by a grading rubric.
A.A.S.—Drafting and Design Technology PLO 5
On-Campus Online Total
Number of students assessed 14 NA 14 Number demonstrating attainment 12 NA 12 Percentage 85.7% NA 85.7%
PLO 6: Function as a competent entry-level draftsman. (DDT 193) The student will be evaluated on his/her ability to function as a competent entry-level draftsman by demonstrating his/her skills in the day to day task of their CO-OP experience and as measured with a passing grade on the MLOs developed for that particular CO-OP.
A.A.S.—Drafting and Design Technology PLO 6
On-Campus Online Total
Number of students assessed 6 NA 6 Number demonstrating attainment 6 NA 6 Percentage 100.0% NA 100.0%
Northeast Alabama Community College
Office of Institutional Planning and Assessment July 2016
A.A.S.—Emergency Medical Services (Paramedic) PLO 1: Perform tasks in a safe manner. (EMS 255) The student will be evaluated during clinical preceptorship for appropriate use of personal protective equipment while delivering patient care with 100% accuracy in the clinical setting.
A.A.S.—Emergency Medical Services (Paramedic) PLO 1
On-Campus Online Total
Number of students assessed 3 NA 3 Number demonstrating attainment 3 NA 3 Percentage 100.0% NA 100.0%
PLO 2: Display a positive work ethic. (EMS 256) The student’s work ethic will be evaluated by the Field Internship preceptor utilizing the EMS Program Affective Domain evaluation tool scoring a minimum of 2 out of 3 in each category of the standardized rubric. (Minimum of 21 points with a 2 in integrity at all times)
A.A.S.—Emergency Medical Services (Paramedic) PLO 2
On-Campus Online Total
Number of students assessed 3 NA 3 Number demonstrating attainment 3 NA 3 Percentage 100.0% NA 100.0%
Northeast Alabama Community College
Office of Institutional Planning and Assessment July 2016
PLO 3: Function as a competent, entry-level paramedic student. (EMS 254) The student will be evaluated with a comprehensive terminal cognitive examination (minimum score of 75%) and demonstration of satisfactory psychomotor entry level paramedic competency (80% with no critical criteria) utilizing patient care scenarios confirmed by EMS Faculty and EMS Medical Director.
A.A.S.—Emergency Medical Services (Paramedic) PLO 3
On-Campus Online Total
Number of students assessed 3 NA 3 Number demonstrating attainment 3 NA 3 Percentage 100.0% NA 100.0%
PLO 4: Use current technology and develop computer skills for informational, academic, personal, and professional needs. (EMS 255) Utilizing the FISDAP clinical tracking and scheduling tool, the student will demonstrate computer literacy by accurate entry of clinical data and successful terminal portfolio completion. This outcome will be measured by the clinical coordinator utilizing a rubric scale for accuracy with a minimum of 80%.
A.A.S.—Emergency Medical Services (Paramedic) PLO 4
On-Campus Online Total
Number of students assessed 3 NA 3 Number demonstrating attainment 3 NA 3 Percentage 100.0% NA 100.0%
Northeast Alabama Community College
Office of Institutional Planning and Assessment July 2016
A.A.S.—Engineering Technician PLO 1: Function as a competent entry-level engineering technician by demonstrating knowledge and skills retained from coursework. (ENT 242) The student, functioning as part of a team, will design and implement a capstone project that will demonstrate his/her ability to function as a competent entry-level engineering technician by achieving a minimum overall score of competence on a comprehensive evaluation.
A.A.S.—Engineering Technician PLO 1
On-Campus Online Total
Number of students assessed 3 NA 3 Number demonstrating attainment 3 NA 3 Percentage 100.0% NA 100.0%
PLO 2: Perform tasks in a safe manner. (ENT 242) Throughout the class, the student will perform tasks in a safe manner with 100% proficiency according to the standardized Occupational Safety and Health Rubric.
A.A.S.—Engineering Technician PLO 2
On-Campus Online Total
Number of students assessed 3 NA 3 Number demonstrating attainment 3 NA 3 Percentage 100.0% NA 100.0%
Northeast Alabama Community College
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PLO 3: Exhibit a positive work ethic. (ENT 242) The student’s work ethic will be assessed by scoring at least 30 points on a standardized Workplace Readiness Skills Rubric.
A.A.S.—Engineering Technician PLO 3
On-Campus Online Total
Number of students assessed 3 NA 3 Number demonstrating attainment 3 NA 3 Percentage 100.0% NA 100.0%
Northeast Alabama Community College
Office of Institutional Planning and Assessment July 2016
A.A.S.—Industrial Electronics PLO 1: Perform all tasks in a safe manner. (ILT 192) Throughout the class the student will perform tasks in a safe manner with 100% proficiency according to the Standardized Occupational Safety and Health Rubric.
A.A.S.—Industrial Electronics PLO 1
On-Campus Online Total
Number of students assessed 6 NA 6 Number demonstrating attainment 6 NA 6 Percentage 100.0% NA 100.0%
PLO 2: Exhibit a positive work ethic. (ILT 192) The student’s work ethic will be assessed by scoring at least 30 points on a standardized Workplace Readiness Skills Rubric.
A.A.S.—Industrial Electronics PLO 2
On-Campus Online Total
Number of students assessed 6 NA 6 Number demonstrating attainment 6 NA 6 Percentage 100.0% NA 100.0%
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Office of Institutional Planning and Assessment July 2016
PLO 3: Function as a competent entry-level industrial electrician. (ILT 192) Before entering the cooperative education program, the student must score a minimum of 75% on a comprehensive knowledge and skills checklist.
A.A.S.—Industrial Electronics PLO 3
On-Campus Online Total
Number of students assessed 6 NA 6 Number demonstrating attainment 6 NA 6 Percentage 100.0% NA 100.0%
Northeast Alabama Community College
Office of Institutional Planning and Assessment July 2016
A.A.S.—Industrial Systems Technology Electrical and Instrumentation Option
Multi-Skilled Option PLO 1: Function as a competent entry-level Industrial Maintenance Technician by demonstrating knowledge and skills retained from course work. (INT 192) The student will be evaluated on his/her ability to function as a competent entry-level industrial maintenance technician in a work experience setting by scoring at least 80% on a comprehensive work experience evaluation.
A.A.S.—Industrial Systems Technology Electrical and Instrumentation Option
Multi-Skilled Option PLO 1
On-Campus Online Total
Number of students assessed 3 NA 3 Number demonstrating attainment 3 NA 3 Percentage 100.0% NA 100.0%
PLO 2: Perform tasks in a safe manner. (INT 192) Throughout the class, the student will perform tasks in a safe manner with 100% proficiency according to the standardized Occupational Safety and Health Rubric.
A.A.S.—Industrial Systems Technology Electrical and Instrumentation Option
Multi-Skilled Option PLO 2
On-Campus Online Total
Number of students assessed 3 NA 3 Number demonstrating attainment 3 NA 3 Percentage 100.0% NA 100.0%
Northeast Alabama Community College
Office of Institutional Planning and Assessment July 2016
PLO 3: Exhibit a positive work ethic. (INT 192) The student’s work ethic will be assessed by scoring at least 30 points on a standardized Workplace Readiness Skills Rubric.
A.A.S.—Industrial Systems Technology Electrical and Instrumentation Option
Multi-Skilled Option PLO 3
On-Campus Online Total
Number of students assessed 3 NA 3 Number demonstrating attainment 3 NA 3 Percentage 100.0% NA 100.0%
Northeast Alabama Community College
Office of Institutional Planning and Assessment July 2016
A.A.S.—Medical Assistant PLO 1: Function as a competent entry-level medical assistant by performing clinical and administrative duties. (MAT 229) The student will be evaluated on his/her ability to function as a competent entry-level medical assistant in a work experience setting by scoring at least 80% on a comprehensive work experience evaluation.
A.A.S.—Medical Assistant PLO 1
On-Campus Online Total
Number of students assessed 19 NA 19 Number demonstrating attainment 19 NA 19 Percentage 100.0% NA 100.0%
PLO 2: Perform tasks in a safe manner. (MAT 229) Throughout the class, the student will perform tasks in a safe manner with 100% proficiency according to the standardized Occupational Safety and Health Rubric.
A.A.S.—Medical Assistant PLO 2
On-Campus Online Total
Number of students assessed 19 NA 19 Number demonstrating attainment 19 NA 19 Percentage 100.0% NA 100.0%
Northeast Alabama Community College
Office of Institutional Planning and Assessment July 2016
PLO 3: Exhibit a positive work ethic. (MAT 229) The student’s work ethic will be assessed by scoring at least 30 points on a standardized Workplace Readiness Skills Rubric.
A.A.S.—Medical Assistant PLO 3
On-Campus Online Total
Number of students assessed 19 NA 19 Number demonstrating attainment 19 NA 19 Percentage 100.0% NA 100.0%
Northeast Alabama Community College
Office of Institutional Planning and Assessment July 2016
A.A.S.—Nursing PLO 1: Demonstrate proficiency in performing advanced nursing skills for clients with health alterations in a variety of settings. (NUR 203) The student will score a minimum of 80% on the skills component of the clinical evaluation for NUR 203.
A.A.S.—Nursing PLO 1
On-Campus Online Total
Number of students assessed 41 NA 41 Number demonstrating attainment 41 NA 41 Percentage 100.0% NA 100.0%
PLO 2: Demonstrate professional behaviors and roles of a registered nurse upon entry into practice. (NUR 204) The student will score a minimum of 80% on the clinical portfolio.
A.A.S.—Nursing PLO 2
On-Campus Online Total
Number of students assessed 41 NA 41 Number demonstrating attainment 40 NA 40 Percentage 97.6% NA 97.6%
Northeast Alabama Community College
Office of Institutional Planning and Assessment July 2016
PLO 3: Utilize relevant technology and develop computer skills by successfully completing appropriate documentation of client care. (NUR 203) The student will document in the DocuCare EHR system with a minimum of 90% accuracy.
A.A.S.—Nursing PLO 3
On-Campus Online Total
Number of students assessed 41 NA 41 Number demonstrating attainment 41 NA 41 Percentage 100.0% NA 100.0%
PLO 4: Apply the nursing process in providing advanced nursing care for clients throughout the lifespan. (NUR 203) The student will score a minimum of 80% on the Nursing Process component of the clinical evaluation.
A.A.S.—Nursing PLO 4
On-Campus Online Total
Number of students assessed 41 NA 41 Number demonstrating attainment 41 NA 41 Percentage 100.0% NA 100.0%
Northeast Alabama Community College
Office of Institutional Planning and Assessment July 2016
PLO 5: Perform within the legal/ethical framework and standards of care for nursing. (NUR 204) The student will score a minimum of 90% on the legal/ethical component of the clinical evaluation.
A.A.S.—Nursing PLO 5
On-Campus Online Total
Number of students assessed 41 NA 41 Number demonstrating attainment 41 NA 41 Percentage 100.0% NA 100.0%
Northeast Alabama Community College
Office of Institutional Planning and Assessment July 2016
Certificate—Practical Nursing PLO 1: Demonstrate competency in performing nursing skills following a prescribed plan of care for clients with common health alterations. (NUR 107) The student will score a minimum of 80% on the skills component of the clinical evaluation for NUR 107.
Certificate—Practical Nursing PLO 1
On-Campus Online Total
Number of students assessed 22 NA 22 Number demonstrating attainment 22 NA 22 Percentage 100.0% NA 100.0%
PLO 2: Demonstrate and accept responsibility for professional behaviors associated with entry level practice. (NUR 107) The student will document in the DocuCare EHR system with a minimum of 90% accuracy.
Certificate—Practical Nursing PLO 2
On-Campus Online Total
Number of students assessed 22 NA 22 Number demonstrating attainment 22 NA 22 Percentage 100.0% NA 100.0%
Northeast Alabama Community College
Office of Institutional Planning and Assessment July 2016
PLO 3: Utilize relevant technology and develop computer skills by successfully competing appropriate documentation of client care. (NUR 109) The student will score a minimum of 75% on the final exam in NUR 109.
Certificate—Practical Nursing PLO 3
On-Campus Online Total
Number of students assessed 22 NA 22 Number demonstrating attainment 22 NA 22 Percentage 100.0% NA 100.0%
PLO 4: Apply knowledge of the nursing process to assist in providing nursing care for clients across the lifespan. (NUR 107) The student will score a minimum of 80% on the Nursing Process component of the clinical evaluation.
Certificate—Practical Nursing PLO 4
On-Campus Online Total
Number of students assessed 22 NA 22 Number demonstrating attainment 22 NA 22 Percentage 100.0% NA 100.0%
Northeast Alabama Community College
Office of Institutional Planning and Assessment July 2016
A.A.S.—Office Administration General Option
PLO 1: Use the ten-key numeric touch method to solve mathematical business problems with speed and accuracy. (OAD 130) The student will demonstrate an acceptable rate of speed and accuracy with at least 80% accuracy on an exam in which the student must solve mathematical problems with the ten-key numeric touch method. NOTE: OAD 130 did not have enough students registered in AY2015-2016 to maintain the course. PLO 2: Transcribe documents from dictated recordings. (OAD 200) In OAD 200, the student will accurately transcribe documents from dictated recording on an exam with at least 80% proficiency.
A.A.S.—Office Administration General Option
PLO 2
On-Campus Online Total
Number of students assessed 5 NA 5 Number demonstrating attainment 5 NA 5 Percentage 100.0% NA 100.0%
Northeast Alabama Community College
Office of Institutional Planning and Assessment July 2016
A.A.S.—Office Administration Medical Office Option
PLO 1: Interpret medical terms used in medical records. (OAD 211) The student will demonstrate knowledge of medical terms used in medical records on a cumulative final exam with minimum of 80% accuracy. NOTE: OAD 211 was not offered in AY 2015-2016. PLO 2: Use the ten-key numeric touch method to solve mathematical business problems with speed and accuracy. (OAD 130) The student will demonstrate an acceptable rate of speed and accuracy with at least 80% accuracy on an exam in which the student must solve mathematical problems with the ten-key numeric touch method. NOTE: OAD 130 did not have enough students registered in AY2015-2016 to maintain the course. PLO 3: Transcribe a dictated letter or report without errors in mail-ready document using a computer. (OAD 212) The student will accurately transcribe medical documents from dictated recording with at least 80% accuracy on a class assignment.
A.A.S.—Office Administration Medical Office Option
PLO 3
On-Campus Online Total
Number of students assessed 7 NA 7 Number demonstrating attainment 7 NA 7 Percentage 100.0% NA 100.0%
Northeast Alabama Community College
Office of Institutional Planning and Assessment July 2016
A.A.S.—Office Administration Paralegal Option
PLO 1: Explain the role of the paralegal and identify the skills, knowledge, and ethics required of legal assistants. (PRL 101) In PRL 101, the student will explain the role of the paralegal and identify the skills, knowledge, and ethics required of legal assistants on a comprehensive final exam with at least 80% proficiency.
A.A.S.—Office Administration Paralegal Option
PLO 1
On-Campus Online Total
Number of students assessed NA 8 8 Number demonstrating attainment NA 7 7 Percentage NA 87.5% 87.5%
PLO 2: Demonstrate the ability to prepare a trial notebook for litigation purposes. (PRL 262) In PRL 262, the student will be evaluated on his/her ability to prepare a trial notebook for litigation purposes with a score of at least 80%. NOTE: PRL 262 was not offered in AY 2015-2016.
Northeast Alabama Community College
Office of Institutional Planning and Assessment July 2016
A.A.S.—Salon and Spa Management Cosmetology Option
Esthetics Option PLO 1: Function as a competent entry-level salon and spa professional. (COS 190) The student will be evaluated on his/her ability to function as a competent entry-level salon and spa professional by scoring at least 75% on either the Cosmetologist or Esthetician Comprehensive Check List as appropriate.
A.A.S.—Salon and Spa Management Cosmetology Option
Esthetics Option PLO 1
On-Campus Online Total
Number of students assessed 4 NA 4 Number demonstrating attainment 4 NA 4 Percentage 100.0% NA 100.0%
PLO 2: Perform tasks in a safe manner. (COS 190) Throughout the class, the student will perform tasks in a safe manner with 100% proficiency according to the standardized Occupational Safety and Health Rubric.
A.A.S.—Salon and Spa Management Cosmetology Option
Esthetics Option PLO 2
On-Campus Online Total
Number of students assessed 4 NA 4 Number demonstrating attainment 4 NA 4 Percentage 100.0% NA 100.0%
Northeast Alabama Community College
Office of Institutional Planning and Assessment July 2016
PLO 3: Exhibit a positive work ethic. (COS 190) The student’s work ethic will be assessed by scoring at least 30 points on a standardized Workplace Readiness Skills Rubric.
A.A.S.—Salon and Spa Management Cosmetology Option
Esthetics Option PLO 3
On-Campus Online Total
Number of students assessed 4 NA 4 Number demonstrating attainment 4 NA 4 Percentage 100.0% NA 100.0%
Northeast Alabama Community College
Office of Institutional Planning and Assessment July 2016
A.A.S.—Salon and Spa Management Therapeutic Massage Option
PLO 1: Function as a competent entry-level massage therapist. (MSG 206) The student will be evaluated on his/her ability to function as a competent entry-level massage therapist by scoring at least 75% on a comprehensive knowledge and skill exam. PLO 2: Perform tasks in a safe manner. (MSG 206) Throughout the class, the student will perform tasks in a safe manner with 100% proficiency according to the standardized Occupational Safety and Health Rubric. PLO 3: Exhibit a positive work ethic. (MSG 206) The student’s work ethic will be assessed by scoring at least 30 points on a standardized Workplace Readiness Skills Rubric. NOTE: MSG 206 was not offered in AY 2015-2016.
