University of Minnesota, Morris: Music Discipline

Assessment Plan 2010-2011

Program Review: Music B. A.

á        Review student entrance procedures

o    Subcommittee/Discipline Faculty discussion

¤   Entrance assessment for accurate placement and advising

á        Performance

á        Music reading skills

á        Assess program effectiveness

o    Senior survey based on program objectives

Assessment Review: Music B. A.

á        Course-embedded assessment

o    Music 4901: Senior Project and Portfolio

¤   Subcommittee/Discipline Faculty discussion

á        Written senior projects

á        Portfolio

o    Course review

¤   Subcommittee/Discipline Faculty discussion

á        Individual Performance Studies, 12XX and 32XX

o    Syllabus example

o    Define goals for both levels

o    Connect with adjunct faculty for input

o    Use results to inform revisions of fee structures and/or revisions to adjunct faculty contracts

á        Review advising/assessment at end of second semester

o    Subcommittee/Discipline Faculty discussion

¤   Performance

¤   Theory

¤   General education requirements

Set date for spring assessment meeting to review findings and make recommendations based on findings.  Both findings and recommendations will be included in the final report.