PACUCOAs Proposed Outcomes-Based Accreditation Instrument

PACUCOAs Proposed Outcomes-Based Accreditation Instrument

Its been said that if you dont measure something, you cant improve it.

Purposes of Accreditation
The accreditation criteria help to define what the degree should provide students. The accreditation criteria help to define what the degree program you may market itself as. The accreditation process helps the academic unit to continually analyze and improve its courses, curriculum and support programs. The accreditation process requires that the academic units voice be heard in evaluating the program.

Definitions
Program Educational Objectives (PEOs): are broad statements that describe the career and professional accomplishments that the program is preparing its graduates to achieve. (3 to 5 Years after graduation) Program Outcomes are narrower statements that describe what students are expected to know and be able to do by the time of graduation. These relate to the skills, knowledge, and behaviors that students acquire through the program. (At the time of graduation)

Definitions
Assessment The system of consistently, systematically, and meaningfully capturing, documenting, organizing, summarizing, and reporting evidences Evaluation-The system of critically examining and interpreting the assessment data and performance indicators to measure progress or extent of achievement
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Self Study Report

The Self-Study Report is expected to be a quantitative and qualitative assessment of the strengths and limitations of the program being submitted for review.

Self Study Report

Supplemental Materials The following materials are to be supplied in addition to the Self-Study Report: The general institution catalog covering course details and other institutional information applicable at the time of the review. Promotional brochures or literature describing program offerings of the institution.

BACKGROUND INFORMATION/ INSTITUTIONAL PROFILE

Contact Information List name, mailing address, telephone number, fax number, and e-mail address for the primary pre-visit contact person for the program.
Program History Include the year implemented and the date of the last general review. Summarize major program changes with an emphasis on changes occurring since the last general review.

PACUCOA CRITERIA/AREAS
I. INSTITUTIONAL PHILOSOPHY, MISSION AND PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES II. PROGRAM OUTCOMES III. CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT IV. CURRICULUM V. PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS VI. FACULTY VII. STUDENTS VIII. INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORT IX. FACILITIES X. SOCIAL ORIENTATION AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Each program must have: Detailed published program educational objectives consistent with the Institutional Philosophy & Mission Process based on needs of constituencies in which objectives are determined and periodically evaluated A curriculum and process that assure achievement of the objectives

AREA I: PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES

AREA I: PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES

A system of on-going evaluation that demonstrates achievement of the objectives Use evaluation results to improve the effectiveness of the program

AREA II: PROGRAM OUTCOMES

Program Outcomes : List the program outcomes. Indicate where the student outcomes are documented. If the student outcomes are stated differently than those listed in the program outcomes in the CMO, provide a matrix comparing/mapping to the CMOs program outcomes[(a) through (k)] and the Student Outcomes. Relationship of Program Outcomes to Program Educational Objectives: Description of how the program (student) outcomes prepare graduates to attain the program educational objectives.

AREA II: PROGRAM OUTCOMES

Relationship of Courses in the Curriculum to the Program Outcomes: Description of how the courses address the program outcomes. Programs must have an assessment process with documented results Evidence that the outcomes are being measured Evidence that the results of the assessment process are applied to the further development and improvement of the program

AREA III: CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT

The results of evaluation processes for the program educational objectives and the program outcomes/student outcomes and any other available information should have been used as input in the continuous improvement of the program. Indicate any significant future program improvement plans based upon recent evaluations. Provide a brief rationale for each of these planned changes.

AREA IV: CURRICULUM

Faculty must ensure that the curriculum devotes adequate attention and time to each component, consistent with the outcomes and objectives of the program and institution. Major design experience(s). The major design experience should prepare students for engineering practice. This design experience should be based upon the knowledge and skills acquired in earlier coursework and incorporates appropriate engineering standards and multiple design constraints.

AREA IV: CURRICULUM

The curriculum aligns with the program educational objectives.
General education component is consistent with the program educational objectives and comply with regulatory requirements. Co-curricular program used to satisfy and support the curricular requirements

The curriculum and its associated prerequisite structure support the attainment of the program outcomes.
Mathematics and basic sciences are appropriate to the discipline and comply with regulatory requirements Engineering topics are appropriate to the students field of study.

AREA IV: CURRICULUM

Compilation of Course Syllabi A compilation of the syllabus for each course used to satisfy the mathematics, science, and discipline-specific requirements found in the CMO should be provided.

PROGRAM NAME

BS Civil Engineering

BS Computer Engineering

BS Electronics Comm Engineering

CHED Memorandum Order

DATE CURRICULUM I. Technical Courses

CMO No. 29, S. 2007

CMO No. 13, S. 2008

CMO No. 24, S. 2008

Lecture Hours 26 9 17 6

Lab Hours 0 9 12 0

Total Units 26 12 6 6

Lecture Hours 26 9 17 15

Lab Hours 0 9 12 12

Total Units 26 12 21 19

Lecture Hours 26 9 17 8

Lab Hours 0 9 12 0

Total Units 26 12 6 8

A. Mathematics B. Natural / Physical Sciences (Calculus Based Physics) C. Basic Engineering Sciences D. Allied Courses

E. Professional Courses
II. NON-Technical Courses A. Social Sciences B. Humanities C. Languages D. Mandated Courses E. Physical Education F. Natural Service Training Program TOTAL

66

48

82

53

51

70

57

54

75

12 9 15 3

0 0 0 0

12 9 15 3 8 6

12 9 15 3

0 0 0 0

12 9 15 3 8 6

12 9 15 3

0 0 0 0

12 9 15 3 8 6

163

69

200

159

84

201

156

75

180

BS Electrical Engineering PROGRAM NAME CHED Memorandum Order DATE CURRICULUM I. Technical Courses A. Mathematics B. Natural / Physical Sciences (Calculus Based Physics) C. Basic Engineering Sciences D. Allied Courses E. Professional Courses II. NON-Technical Courses A. Social Sciences B. Humanities C. Languages D. Mandated Courses E. Physical Education F. Natural Service Training Program TOTAL 164 80 12 9 15 3 0 0 0 0 12 9 15 3 8 6 209 Lecture Hours 26 9 17 36 37 Lab Hours 0 9 12 22 37 Total Units 26 12 21 44 53 CMO No. 34, S. 2008

BS Industrial Engineering CMO No. 15, S. 2008

BS Mechanical Engineering CMO No. 9, S. 2008

Lecture Hours 26 9 17 17 50

Lab Hours 0 9 12 0 18

Total Units 26 12 21 17 56

Lecture Hours 26 9 17 7 16

Lab Hours 0 9 12 9 21

Total Units 26 12 21 10 23

12 9 15 3

0 0 0 0

12 9 15 3 8 6

12 9 15 3

0 0 0 0

12 9 15 3 8 6

158

39

185

114

51

145

AREA V: PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

Each program must satisfy applicable requirements specific to the program, e.g. Design Courses Practicum/ On-the-Job Training Laboratory experiences Thesis/ research/ project -based studies Faculty qualifications

AREA VI: FACULTY

Faculty Qualifications The qualifications of the faculty and how they are adequate to cover all the curricular areas of the program. This description should include the composition, size, credentials, and experience of the faculty. Faculty Size and Teaching Assignment The size of the faculty should be adequate. A description of the extent and quality of faculty involvement in interactions with students, student advising and counseling, service activities to students, professional development, and interactions with industrial and professional practitioners including employers should be provided. Faculty teaching load assignment should be provided. A description of this information in terms of workload expectations or requirements should also be provided.
FACULTY

AREA VI: FACULTY

Professional Development Description of the professional development activities that are available to faculty members.

Authority and Responsibility of Faculty Describe the role played by the faculty with respect to their guidance of the program, and in the development and implementation of the processes for the evaluation, assessment, and continuing improvement of the program, including its program educational objectives and student outcomes.

AREA VII: STUDENTS

There should be policies on admissions. There should be policies for acceptance of transfer students and validation of transfer courses. There should be processes to evaluate, advise, and monitor students. Institutions must have procedures to assure all students meet all program requirements prior to graduation

AREA VIII: INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORT

Administrative Organization: The organizational set-up. Academic Administration: Effective implementation of the curriculum that leads to attainment of program educational objectives and program outcomes. Financial Resources: The level and adequacy of institutional support and financial resources. Assessment of the adequacy of the resources with respect to the students in the program being able to attain the student outcomes. Support Staff: The support staff are so organized to help in the achievement of the program educational objectives and the attainment of the program outcomes. Institutional Planning and Development: The development plans are prepared to assist in the attainment of the institutional philosophy - mission and the program educational objectives.

AREA IX: FACILITIES

Laboratories: Description of laboratory facilities including those containing computers and the associated tools and equipment that support instruction. Library: Description and evaluation of the capability of the library (or libraries) to serve the program. Classrooms: Description of classrooms and associated equipment that is typically available where the program courses are taught.

AREA IX: FACILITIES

Audio-visual facilities Assembly and Athletic Facilities Other Facilities and Building Services Description of the policies and procedures for maintaining and upgrading the tools, equipment, computing resources, and laboratories used by students and faculty in the program. Description of how the program ensures the facilities, tools, and equipment used in the program are safe for their intended purposes.

AREA X: SOCIAL ORIENTATION AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Knowledge of the Community
Community Relations Social Awareness and Concern Community Service and Involvement

Beyond Analysis
Understanding of the whole is not possible from analysis of its parts. Understanding is derived by synthesis of the roles or functions of the parts in the system in which they are contained.
Russell Ackoff

Changing Ahead of the Curve

Many institutions wait too long to attempt transformations, doing so only when the signs of trouble have become obvious. But in todays unforgiving environment, thats probably too late. High performers by contrast, change before they must, knowing that the best way to transform is from a position of strength.
Source: Breene, Tim, Shill, Walter E., & Nunes, Paul F. (2007). Transformation: Changing Ahead of the
Curve. Retrieved June 29, 2007 from http://www.accenture.com/Global/Research_and_Insights/ Outlook/By_Issue/Y2007/ChangingAheadCurve.htm

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Teaching, Learning, Community Building

Final Thoughts
Good intentions do not excuse poor results.

Actions speak louder than words.

Fran Lebowitz

Never mistake motion for action.

Ernest Hemingway

Integrity is doing the right thing, even when no one is watching.

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Thank you.