Student Services Program Review-Spring 2010 - Shasta College

Appendix A – Student Learning OutcomesDSPS – April, 2009High School Orientation Student Learning OutcomesOrientation FormatStudents are given a 3 question pre-orientation survey to establish the level of their knowledge aboutShasta College and DSPS. This is referred to as the SLO pre-test. At the conclusion of the orientationparticipants are asked to respond to the same questions. This is referred to as the post-test.The 2008 and 2009 DSPS High School Orientations were structured so that the first hour is located onthe campus cafeteria stage and covers information about Shasta College and some information aboutDSPS and financial aid. During the following 40 minutes students split into two groups and participate ina campus tour which includes a presentation in the Assistive Technology Lab. When students returnfrom the tour the next hour is spent describing the matriculation process, campus resources, and DSPSservices in more detail. The final 20 minutes is reserved for questions and answers.AttendanceThe orientations are scheduled on two days. In 2009 those dates were April 2, and 3. DSPS invitesabout half of the school districts in our service area to attend one of those days, and the other half of thedistricts on the other day. High school special education instructors bring their entire classes to thesehigh school orientations. Approximately one-third of the students have expressed interest in attendingShasta College and are motivated to learn the Shasta College and DSPS related content presented inthe orientation. Approximately two-thirds of the high school students have substantially less interest in theorientation because they do not plan on attending Shasta College in the future. It can be challenging tohold this group’s attention during a 3 hour matriculation orientation. This stands in contrast to generalmatriculation orientations offered through the matriculation counseling center whereby all participantshave decided to attend Shasta College and have chosen to attend the orientation in order to learn aboutthe matriculation and registration process.Question #1Where would you find the days and the hours a class meets? Correct answer = Class SchedulePre-Test Post-Test 2009 Pre- to Post-Test Increase 2008 IncreaseCorrect 11 (15.3%) 27 (39.1%) + 23% + 25%Incorrect 61 (84.7%) 42 (60.9%)Question # 2Where would you find the graduation requirements for an AS Degree? Answer = CatalogPre-Test Post-Test 2009 Pre- to Post-Test Increase 2008 IncreaseCorrect 1 (1.4%) 23 (32.9%) + 31.5% + 31%Incorrect 71 (98.6%) 47 (67.1%)Question # 3List two possible services that a student with a disability may qualify for through the DSPS OfficePre-Test Post-Test 2009 Pre- to Post-Test Increase 2008 IncreaseCorrect 13 (17.8%) 18 (25.7%) + 7.9% +23%Incorrect 60 (82.2%) 52 (74.3%)- 228 -