Kent State University
Assessment of Student Academic Achievement Plan
Sample Academic Department Plan
School of Speech Pathology and Audiology


Methods and Use of Results-

Undergraduates

  1. Graduating Senior Questionnaire
  2. GPA in major
    Implementation: End of Spring Semester 1993, each semester thereafter
    Data Use: Annual review of teaching curriculum

Graduates

1. Scores from National Examinations in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology (NESPA)

        Implementation: End of Spring Semester 1993, each semester thereafter

        Data Use: Annual review of graduate programs

2. Student Practicum Evaluation by Clinical Supervisor

        Implementation: End of Spring Semester 1993, each semester thereafter

        Data Use: Evaluation of effectiveness of clinical practicum

In addition to the above, the program files an annual accreditation report with the American-Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). ASHA requires specific data on instructional staff, student enrollments, FTE ratios, NESPA results, and accreditation standards compliance. This report is filed annually (next filing date is March, 1993) and requires programmatic self-study/training program review.

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