2008-09 Welding Annual Assessment Plan

Program Learning Outcomes	Courses that Contribute to Each Outcome Highlight courses for assessment.	Course Objectives/Student Learning Outcomes SLOs See course syllabus.	Assignments for Assessment with Assessment Procedures See course syllabus.	Expected Level of Student Performance	Assessment Findings and Actions Taken
1. Students will identify safety measures for setting up and operating SMAW equipment. 2. Students will select appropriate materials for specific SMAW jobs. 3. Students will perform SMAW welding operations. 4. Students will use clear and concise communication skills.	WLD101 WLD102 WLD103 WLD104 WLD201 WLD202 WLD101 WLD104 WLD101 WLD104 WLD101 WLD104	1. Students will demonstrate an understanding of the appropriate safety measures for using arc welding equipment. 2. Students will display proficiency in electrode selection and classification. 3. Students will demonstrate the proper procedures and applications of shielded metal arc welding. 4. Students will demonstrate competency in written communication skills.	Evaluate students’ answers to questions about safety measures embedded in course exams. Evaluate students’ ability to select and classify the appropriate electrodes on class projects. Use an assessment rubric to evaluate students’ practical applications on selected class projects. Use an assessment rubric to evaluate students’ written communication skills on summary reports of practical applications.	At least 80 percent of students will answer each embedded question correctly on selected examinations. At least 80 percent of students will complete this task successfully on selected projects. The average rating of student achievement in each performance category will be 3 or higher on a 4-point scale. The average rating of student achievement in each performance category will be 3 or higher on a 4-point scale.	Expected results were met. No actions were required. Expected results were met. No actions were required. Expected results were met. No actions were required. Student received an average rating of 2.40 for mechanics. Those experiencing problems with spelling and punctuation were sent to the writing center for help.