2015-16 ACADEMIC ASSESSMENT & PLANNING RECORD

Bachelor of Science in Information Technology

I. Mission

College of Hospitality and Technology Leadership Mission Statement: The College of Hospitality and Technology Leadership at
the University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee provides an intellectual, collaborative, ethical, inclusive learning environment for
students pursuing leadership positions in hospitality and technology and graduating leaders for these industries to serve citizens of
Florida, the U.S., and the world.

Bachelor of Science in Information Technology Mission Statement: The Bachelor of Science in Information Technology in the
College of Hospitality and Technology Leadership at the University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee provides high quality educational
opportunities for students interested in pursuing careers in the broad range of fields that support our computer/information-based
society and economy. Additionally, the goal is to utilize the resources of the program to provide service to society; and to emphasize to
students the need for lifelong learning, to have ethical conduct, and an understanding of the diverse social context in which Information
Technology is practiced.

II. Program Educational Objectives and Student Outcomes

I. Technical Knowledge and Skills: Technical knowledge and skill sets (computational and analytic) needed for success in
careers related to Information Technology.

a. An ability to apply knowledge of computing and mathematics appropriate to the discipline.

b. An ability to use current techniques, skills, and tools necessary for computing practice.

c. An ability to use and apply current technical concepts and practices in the core information technologies.

d. An understanding of best practices and standards and their application.

II. Professional Ethics: An understanding of professional ethics in the development and application of Information Technology.

a. An understanding of professional, ethical, legal, security and social issues and responsibilities.
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Target
Outcomes Use of Results Outcome Results Results
III. Computer Processes and Systems: Design and develop computer processes and systems of advanced complexity.

a. An ability to design, implement, and evaluate a computer-based system, process, component, or program to meet desired
needs.

b. An ability to effectively integrate IT-based solutions into the user environment.

c. An ability to assist in the creation of an effective project plan.

IV. Critical Thinking: Assess the potential value of new technologies and see possibly beneficial applications.

a. An ability to analyze a problem, and identify and define the computing requirements appropriate to its solution.

b. An ability to analyze the local and global impact of computing on individuals, organizations, and society.

c. Recognition of the need for and an ability to engage in continuing professional development.

d. An ability to identify and analyze user needs and take them into account in the selection, creation, evaluation and
administration of computer-based systems.

V. Communication: Conduct computer research, organize a structured presentation (oral and written), and deliver it in a way that
communicates to novice users as well as computer experts.

a. An ability to function effectively on teams to accomplish a common goal

b. An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences

III. Means of Assessing the Student Outcomes

c. Embedded Computing and Mathematics Examination (COP 3375, Data Structures and Algorithms Assessment): In the data
structures and algorithms course, COP 3375, students are required to solve problems by breaking these into smaller modules,
solving these individually, and then synthesizing the solution to the original problem. The process involves critical thinking in
understanding the problem and how to break it into smaller piece-parts and solve these. The entire effort involves programming the
modules in Python and executing the code for a successful solution. (See Section IV, Student Outcomes 1a).
d.
e. Professional Ethics Case Study Presentation (CIS 4253, Information Technology Ethics Assessment): In the information
technology ethics course, CIS 4253, assessment is done via the following two actions:
- Students give oral presentations utilizing PowerPoint.
- Students are given quizzes on five different topics, and assessed for their understanding and adherence to a code of ethics.

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g. Evaluation is based on a faculty-developed rubric. The rubric is also used on 6 sample cases chosen at random. (See Section IV,
Student Outcomes 2a).
h.
i. Program Design Team Project (COP 3515, Program Design Team Assessment): In the program design course, COP 3515,
students are required to work on a progressive team project spanning the entire semester, integrating new concepts and processes
as these are learned. Students learn how team responsibilities are distributed to allow it to function as an orchestrated unit.
Collectively students learn how to tackle and design solutions to big problems taking a top-down iterative approach using the UML
modelling toolset. Students present the project and a report at the end of the semester. (See Section IV, Student Outcomes 4a, 4d,
5a, 5b).
j.
k. Capstone Project (CIS 4935, Senior Project / Approved Internship Capstone Assessment): In the senior project / approved
internship capstone course, CIS 4935, students are required to complete a real-world project for a business or industry sponsor. The
project requires each student to demonstrate technical knowledge, as well as computational and analytic skills. Consisting of four
stages, students are required to complete the following:
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- Present an overview of the project or internship, focusing on why the project was needs, and how the problem was resolved. Challenges
encountered and how these were overcome are also included in the presentation. (See Section IV, Student Outcomes 3a-3c, 4b, 4c, 4d, 5b).
- A demo of the final solution is also given (if applicable). (See Section IV, Student Outcomes 1b-1d).
- Students document the entire experience in a 4-6 page report, (See Section IV, Student Outcomes 3a-3c, 4b, 4c, 4d, 5b), and

m. Capstone Examination (CIS 4935, Senior Project / Approved Internship Capstone Assessment):
- Take a test to assess how well the objectives and five learning outcomes were met. (Note: this test is currently going through development).
(See Section IV, Student Outcomes 1b-1d, 4a).

n. In addition to being graded by the professor, the project is externally evaluated for evidence of technical knowledge and skill sets by
a team of faculty using an agreed-upon scoring rubric based on the educational objectives.
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p. Graduation Survey - Given to all students upon the completion of their degree. Graduates are asked to select the degree to which
they agree or disagree with the following statements: My critical thinking skills have improved, My writing skills improved, and My
oral communication skills improved. Scale: Strongly Disagree, Disagree, Neutral, Agree, Strongly Agree. (See Section IV, Student
Outcomes 4a-4d, 5a, 5b).
IV. Assessment Results

q. ACADEMIC
r. BS in Information Technology s. CIP Code: 11.0103
PROGRAM:

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 I. Technical Knowledge and Skills: Technical knowledge and skill sets (computational and analytic) needed for
success in careers related to Information Technology.
II. Professional Ethics: An understanding of professional ethics in the development and application of Information
Technology.
t. Program
Educational III. Computer Processes and Systems: Design and develop computer processes and systems of advanced complexity.
Objectives:
IV. Critical Thinking: Assess the potential value of new technologies and see possibly beneficial applications.
V. Communication: Conduct computer research, organize a structured presentation (oral and written), and deliver it in a
way that communicates to novice users as well as computer experts.
u.

v.
x.
y. Means of aa. Summary Assessment
w. Student Outcomes Obje z. Target
Assessing Results
ab. 1a. An ability to ac. ad. Embedded ae. Students
apply knowledge Computing and will
of computing and Mathematics average
mathematics Examination COP at least af.
appropriate to the 3375 75%
discipline. correct.
ag. 1b. An ability to ah. ai. Capstone ak. Students al.
use current Examination will
techniques, skills, aj. CIS 4935 average
and tools at least
necessary for 75%
computing correct.
practice.
am. 1c. An ability to use and an. I ao. Capstone aq. Students
apply current technical concepts Examination will
and practices in the core ap. CIS 4935 average
information technologies. at least ar.
75%
correct.
as. 1d. An at. au. Capstone aw. Students
understanding of Examination will
best practices and av. CIS 4935 average
standards and at least ax.
their application. 75%
correct.
ay. 2a. An az. ba. Professional bc. Average bd.
understanding of Ethics Case Study score of
professional, Presentation with all
ethical, legal, Slides student

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y. Means of aa. Summary Assessment
w. Student Outcomes Obje z. Target
Assessing Results
security and social bb. CIS 4253 performa
issues and nces is at
responsibilities. least
(3.0)
Satisfact
ory.
be. 3a. An ability to bf. bg. Capstone Project bi. Average
design, implement, bh. CIS 4935 score of
and evaluate a all
computer-based student
system, process, performa
component, or nces is at bj.
program to meet least
desired needs. (3.0)
Satisfact
ory.
bk. 3b. An ability to bl. bm.Capstone Project bo. Average
effectively III bn. CIS 4935 score of
integrate IT-based all
solutions into the student
user environment. performa
nces is at bp.
least
(3.0)
Satisfact
ory.
bq. 3c. An ability to br. bs. Capstone Project bu. Average
assist in the III bt. CIS 4935 score of
creation of an all
effective project student
plan. performa
nces is at bv.
least
(3.0)
Satisfact
ory.
bw. 4a. An ability to bx. by. Capstone Project bz. Average ca.
analyze a problem, IV Critical Thinking score of
and identify and assessment all
define the indicator student
computing performa
requirements nces is at
appropriate to its least
solution. (3.0)

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 x.
y. Means of aa. Summary Assessment
w. Student Outcomes Obje z. Target
Assessing Results
Satisfact
ory.

cd. Program Design cf. Average

Team Project score of
Evaluation all
ce. COP 3515 student
performa
nces is at cg.
least
(3.0)
Satisfact
ory.
cj. Graduation Survey ck. Of
Critical Thinking students
Skills respondi
ng, 75%
will agree
or
strongly
agree
with the cl.
following
statemen
t: My
critical
thinking
skills
improved
.
cm. 4b. An ability to cn. co. Capstone Project cq. Average cr.
analyze the local Critical Thinking score of
and global impact assessment all
of computing on indicator student
individuals, cp. CIS4935 performa
organizations, and nces is at
society. least
(3.0)
Satisfact
ory.

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 x.
y. Means of aa. Summary Assessment
w. Student Outcomes Obje z. Target
Assessing Results
cu. Graduation Survey cv. Of cw.
Critical Thinking students
Skills respondi
ng, 75%
will agree
or
strongly
agree
with the
following
statemen
t: My
critical
thinking
skills
improved
.
cx. 4c. Recognition of cy. cz. Capstone Project db. Average
the need for and an IV Critical Thinking score of
ability to engage in assessment all
continuing indicator student
professional da. CIS4935 performa
development. nces is at dc.
least
(3.0)
Satisfact
ory.
df. Graduation Survey dg. Of
Critical Thinking students
Skills respondi
ng, 75%
will agree
or
strongly
agree
with the dh.
following
statemen
t: My
critical
thinking
skills
improved
.

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 x.
y. Means of aa. Summary Assessment
w. Student Outcomes Obje z. Target
Assessing Results
di. 4d. An ability to dj. dk. Capstone Project dm. Average
identify and IV Critical Thinking score of
analyze user needs assessment all
and take them into indicator student
account in the dl. CIS4935 performa
selection, creation, nces is at dn.
evaluation and least
administration of (3.0)
computer-based Satisfact
systems. ory.
dq. Program Design ds. Average dt.
Team Project score of
Evaluation all
dr. COP 3515 student
performa
nces is at
least
(3.0)
Satisfact
ory.
dw. Graduation Survey dx. Of dy.
Critical Thinking students
Skills respondi
ng, 75%
will agree
or
strongly
agree
with the
following
statemen
t: My
critical
thinking
skills
improved
.
dz. 5a. An ability to ea. eb. Program Design ed. Average ee.
function effectively V Team Project score of
on teams to Evaluation all
accomplish a ec. COP 3515 student
common goal performa
nces is at
least

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 x.
y. Means of aa. Summary Assessment
w. Student Outcomes Obje z. Target
Assessing Results
(3.0)
Satisfact
ory.
eh. Graduation Survey ei. Of ej.
Oral Communication students
Skills respondi
ng, 75%
will agree
or
strongly
agree
with the
following
statemen
t: My
oral
communi
cation
skills
improved
.
ek. 5b. An ability to el. em.Capstone Project eo. Average
communicate V en. CIS 4935 score of
effectively (oral all
and written) with a student
range of audiences performa
nces is at ep.
least
(3.0)
Satisfact
ory.
es. Program Design eu. Average ev.
Team Project score of
Evaluation all
et. COP 3515 student
performa
nces is at
least
(3.0)
Satisfact
ory.
ey. Graduation Survey ez. Of fa.
Writing Skills students

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 x.
y. Means of aa. Summary Assessment
w. Student Outcomes Obje z. Target
Assessing Results
respondi
ng, 75%
will agree
or
strongly
agree
with the
following
statemen
ts: My
writing
skills
improved
, My
oral
communi
cation
skills
improved
.
V. Analysis of Results and Planned Changes

fb. Technical Knowledge and Skills: Technical knowledge and skill sets (computational and analytic) needed for success in careers related to
Information Technology.
fc.
fd. Faculty fe.
Comment
s:
ff. Curricula fg.
Changes:
fh. Changes to the fi.
Assessment Process:
fj.
fk. Professional Ethics: An understanding of professional ethics in the development and application of Information Technology.
fl.
fm. Faculty fn.
Comment
s:
fo. Curricula fp.
Changes:

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Assessment Process:
fs.
ft. Computer Processes and Systems: Design and develop computer processes and systems of advanced complexity.
fu.
fv. Faculty fw.
Comment
s:
fx. Curricula fy.
Changes:
fz. Changes to the ga.
Assessment Process:
gb.

gc. Critical Thinking: Assess the potential value of new technologies and see possibly beneficial applications.
gd.
ge. Faculty gf.
Comment
s:
gg. Curricula gh.
Changes:
gi. Changes to the gj.
Assessment Process:
gk.
gl. Communication: Conduct computer research, organize a structured presentation (oral and written), and deliver it in a way that communicates to
novice users as well as computer experts.
gm.
gn. Faculty go.
Comment
s:
gp. Curricula gq.
Changes:
gr. Changes to the gs.
Assessment Process:
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VI. Deans Comments: (Dr. James Curran)

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