Program: Student-Athlete Academic Services
Date: Thu Oct 30, 2014 - 4:48:00 pm
1) Below are your program's student outcomes (SOs). Please add or update as needed.
As a result of engaging with SAAS, student athletes:
- Have an increased awareness of major options and degree requirements and an academic plan for timely graduation.
- Gain an increased understanding of NCAA academic eligibility requirements.
- Are aware of academic resources and services on campus (e.g., STAR, tutoring, college and major advising, KOKUA, and Career Services).
- Build on and develop new learning skills necessary for academic success such as time management, active reading, note taking/mapping, and study skills.
- Identify academic strengths and weaknesses and learn effective strategies that suit their particular learning styles.
- Take advantage of tutorial services in order to gain a better understanding of course content and materials.
2) Your program's SOs are published as follows. Please update as needed.
Student Handbook. URL, if available online:
Information Sheet, Flyer, or Brochure. URL, if available online:
UHM Catalog. Page Number: www.catalog.hawaii.edu/undergrad-ed/specialprograms.htm#saas
Other:
Other:
3) Provide the program's activity map or other graphic that illustrates how program activities/services align with program student outcomes. Please upload it as a PDF.
- File (10/28/2014)
4) Did your program engage in any program assessment activities between June 1, 2013 and September 30, 2014? (e.g., establishing/revising outcomes, aligning activities to outcomes, collecting evidence, interpreting evidence, using results, revising the assessment plan, creating surveys, etc.)
No (skip to question 14)
5) For the period between June 1, 2013 and September 30, 2014: State the assessment question(s) and/or assessment goals. Include the student outcomes that were targeted, if applicable.
Academic Advising |
My advisor made me more aware of my degree and graduation requirements. SO 1 |
I feel that I received adequate help in selecting my major. SO 1 |
My advising needs were met. SO 1 |
My advisor clearly explained NCAA academic eligibility requirements. SO 2 |
My advisor made me more aware of on-campus resources. SO 3 |
Learning Services |
I can manage my time and balance demands more effectively. SO 4 |
I employ more effective strategies while reading material. SO4 |
My note-taking skills improved. SO 4 |
I have gained a better understanding of course material. SO 5 |
I am more aware of my academic strengths and weaknesses. SO 6 |
My grades have improved. SO 6 |
6) State the type(s) of evidence gathered to answer the assessment question and/or meet the assessment goals that were given in Question #5.
Quantative data was collected through a year-end comprehensive evaluation administered in April/May 2014.
7) State how many persons submitted evidence that was evaluated. If applicable, please include the sampling technique used.
A total of 237 student athletes submitted responses on the Comprehensive Evaluation.
8) Who interpreted or analyzed the evidence that was collected? Check all that apply.
Faculty/staff committee
Ad hoc faculty/staff group
Director or department chairperson
Persons or organization outside the university
Students (graduate or undergraduate)
Dean or Associate Dean
Advisory Board
Other:
9) How did he/she/they evaluate, analyze, or interpret the evidence? Check all that apply.
Used quantitative methods on student data (e.g., grades, participation rates) or other numeric data
Used qualitative methods on interview, focus group, or other open-ended response data
Scored exams/tests/quizzes
Used a rubric or scoring guide
Used professional judgment (no rubric or scoring guide used)
External organization/person analyzed data (e.g., Social Science Research Institute)
Other:
10) For the assessment questions/goals stated in Question #5, summarize the actual results.
Number of responses: 237 |
5 = strongly agree, 1 = strongly disagree |
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Number of |
Mean |
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responses |
(average) |
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Academic Advising |
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My advisor made me more aware of my degree and graduation requirements. |
233 |
4.61 |
|
I feel that I received adequate help in selecting my major. |
131 |
4.47 |
|
My advising needs were met. |
216 |
4.61 |
|
My advisor clearly explained NCAA academic eligibility requirements. |
232 |
4.55 |
|
My advisor made me more aware of on-campus resources. |
225 |
4.36 |
|
Due to working with SAAS Learning Services, |
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including: tutors, mentors and staff: |
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I can manage my time and balance demands more effectively. |
182 |
4.35 |
|
I employ more effective strategies while reading material. |
182 |
4.20 |
|
My note-taking skills improved. |
182 |
4.02 |
|
I have gained a better understanding of course material. |
183 |
4.31 |
|
I am more aware of my academic strengths and weaknesses. |
182 |
4.35 |
|
My grades have improved. |
185 |
4.28 |