Student Contributions to Outcomes Assessment
Microbiology students are exposed to elements of our outcomes assessment process in Microbiology 110, the Microbiology Program orientation course. Students should be aware of the importance of the outcomes assessment program to the curriculum and to their professional development. We strive to have the students value their stake in the outcomes assessment process and to have the students value their potential to contribute to the process.
The outcomes assessment process also begins in Micro 110 by students taking portion four of the CAAP exam, which serves as a benchmark.
Students Participate
In the continued development of the assessment program, and communicate formally and informally about the program with faculty and peers.
Students Actively Provide Assessment Input
The Microbiology Program does not have standing committees dedicated to assessment, so students provide input informally and formally to the outcomes assessment process through course evaluations, exit interviews, and by participating in Micro 451. Faculty have acted on suggestions in these surveys and expect to continue to value student input.