CET - ABET Self-Study - Indiana State University

CHAPTER 3. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES 22
Performance Criteria
Rubric
1 2 3 4 5
Degree of Importance Very Inappropriate Inappropriate Neutral Appropriate Very Appropriate
Degree of Readiness Significantly under-prepared Under-prepared Neutral Well-prepared Very well-prepared
Table 3.2: Educational Objectives Performance Rubric
The index for Criterion “Degree of Importance” takes inputs from all surveys, while Criterion
“Degree of Readiness” index replies only the feedback from alumni and employers.
The following formula shows the calculation of the overall index for “Degree of Importance”
of Objective 1, Technical Competency:
I Technical Competency = 1 3 I alumni + 1 3 I IAB + 1 3 I employer (3.1)
Similarly, the index for “Degree of Readiness” can be calculated by:
for Objective 1.
I Technical Competency = 1 2 I alumni + 1 2 I employer (3.2)
Three levels of overall index benchmarks are adopted by the program. Table 3.3 lists
these benchmarks, interpretations, and corresponding program actions pertinent to the
educational objectives evaluating process.
3.7.1 Advisory board survey
A copy of the advisory board survey is shown in Figure D.1 on Page 97. The form is
distributed in spring semester to board members. The results are collected and saved
for future reference. Many of our board members work for companies and organizations
that frequently hire graduates of our program. They have the experience and technical
expertise to provide a fair and candid view of skills required in workplace.
3.7.2 Alumni survey
The emphasis of alumni survey is to collect recent graduates’ professional accomplishments
pertinent to the validity and achievements of educational objectives. Alumni included
in the survey ought to be in the workforce for a while so that they have experience
to properly reflect on their college careers.
The questionnaire is designed to minimize the time required to complete. Main questions
include: the extent of involvement in professional societies, advancement in graduate
study or professional certification, and promotion within the organizations for job performance.
The survey is intended to be conducted on a three-year cycle, with each survey