Degree Program AssessmentPlan

Degree Program - ENG - Mechanical Engineering (PHD)

Disciplinary Accrediting Body: TTU Graduate SchoolCIP Code: 14.1901.00Next Program Review: 15-16Degree Program Coordinator: Michelle PantoyaDegree Program Coordinator Email: michelle.pantoya@ttu.eduDegree Program Coordinator Phone: +18068343733Degree Program Coordinator Mail Stop: 41021

Student Learning Outcome: Core KnowledgeStudents will demonstrate advanced knowledge in a core area consistent with the focus of the program

Outcome Type: Student LearningStart Date: 06/15/2015

Outcome Status: Active

Assessment Methods

Criterion: 80% of the dissertations will achieve or exceed the metric 4 (on a scale of 1-5 in rubric)Schedule: Annually

Dissertation - A rubric will be used to evaluate the dissertations for Core Knowledge (Active)

Criterion: 80% of the student exit surveys will achieve or exceed the metric 4 (on a scale of 1-5 in rubric)Schedule: Annually

Student Exit Survey - A rubric will be used to evaluate the student exit surveys for Core Knowledge (Active)

Criterion: 80% of the qualifying exams will achieve or exceed the metric 4 (on a scale of 1-5 in rubric)Schedule: Annually

Qualifying Exam - A rubric will be used to evaluate the qualifying exams for Core Knowledge (Active)

Student Learning Outcome: Research Methods and AnalysisStudents will demonstrate quantitative and qualitative skills in the design, analysis, and presentation of research projects that isconsistent with the focus of the program

Outcome Type: Student LearningStart Date: 06/15/2015

Outcome Status: Active

Assessment Methods

Criterion: 80% of the dissertations will achieve or exceed the metric 4 (on a scale of 1-5 in rubric)

Dissertation - A rubric will be used to evaluate the dissertations for Research Methods and Analysis (Active)

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Degree Program - ENG - Mechanical Engineering (PHD)Schedule: Annually

Criterion: 80% of the student exit surveys will achieve or exceed the metric 4 (on a scale of 1-5 in rubric)Schedule: Annually

Student Exit Survey - A rubric will be used to evaluate the student exit surveys for Research Methods and Analysis (Active)

Criterion: 80% of the qualifying exams will achieve or exceed the metric 4 (on a scale of 1-5 in rubric)Schedule: Annually

Qualifying Exam - A rubric will be used to evaluate the qualifying exams for Research Methods and Analysis (Active)

Student Learning Outcome: Scholarly CommunicationStudents will produce written and oral communications of quality, as consistent with the focus of the program

Outcome Type: Student LearningStart Date: 06/15/2016

Outcome Status: Active

Assessment Methods

Criterion: 80% of the dissertations will achieve or exceed the metric 4 (on a scale of 1-5 in rubric)Schedule: Annually

Dissertation - A rubric will be used to evaluate the dissertations for Scholarly Communication (Active)

Criterion: 80% of the student exit surveys will achieve or exceed the metric 4 (on a scale of 1-5 in rubric)Schedule: Annually

Student Exit Survey - A rubric will be used to evaluate the student exit surveys for Scholarly Communication (Active)

Criterion: 80% of the qualifying exams will achieve or exceed the metric 4 (on a scale of 1-5 in rubric)Schedule: Annually

Qualifying Exam - A rubric will be used to evaluate the qualifying exams for Scholarly Communication (Active)

Student Learning Outcome: Independent ResearchStudents will conduct independent research resulting in an original contribution to knowledge in a focused area of the program

Outcome Type: Student LearningStart Date: 06/15/2015

Outcome Status: Active

Assessment Methods

Criterion: 80% of the dissertations will achieve or exceed the metric 4 (on a scale of 1-5 in rubric)Schedule: Annually

Dissertation - A rubric will be used to evaluate the dissertations for Independent Research (Active)

Criterion: 80% of the student exit surveys will achieve or exceed the metric 4 (on a scale of 1-5 in rubric)Schedule: Annually

Student Exit Survey - A rubric will be used to evaluate the student exit surveys for Independent Research (Active)

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Degree Program - ENG - Mechanical Engineering (PHD)

Criterion: 80% of the qualifying exams will achieve or exceed the metric 4 (on a scale of 1-5 in rubric)Schedule: Annually

Qualifying Exam - A rubric will be used to evaluate the qualifying exams for Independent Research (Active)

Student Learning Outcome: PedagogyStudents will demonstrate basic teaching (pedagogic) skills for an undergraduate class in the program

Outcome Type: Student LearningStart Date: 06/15/2015

Outcome Status: Active

Assessment Methods

Criterion: 50% of the student exit surveys will achieve or exceed the metric 4 (on a scale of 1-5 in rubric)Schedule: Annually

Student Exit Survey - A rubric will be used to evaluate the student exit surveys for Pedagogy (Active)

Criterion: 50% of the dissertations will achieve or exceed the metric 4 (on a scale of 1-5 in rubric)

Schedule: Annually

Professional Development Activities - A rubric will be used to evaluate the professional development activities for Pedagogy (Active)

Student Learning Outcome: ProfessionalismStudents will know and participate in the intellectual and organizational aspects of the profession as applicable to the program

Outcome Type: Student LearningStart Date: 06/15/2015

Outcome Status: Active

Assessment Methods

Criterion: 80% of the student exit surveys will achieve or exceed the metric 4 (on a scale of 1-5 in rubric)Schedule: Annually

Student Exit Survey - A rubric will be used to evaluate the student exit surveys for Professionalism (Active)

Criterion: 50% of the dissertations will achieve or exceed the metric 4 (on a scale of 1-5 in rubric)

Schedule: Annually

Professional Development Activities - A rubric will be used to evaluate the professional development activities forProfessionalism (Active)

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