Achievement of Program Outcomes

Achievement of Program Outcomes

1. 
   The assessment process
   
2. 
   Description of assessment tools
   
3. 
   Assessment methodology and performance criteria
   
4. 
   Rating of learning in major rubrics
   
5. 
   ABET and Assessment committees
   
6. 
   Program assessment plan
   
7. 
   Course outcomes assessment (secondary)
   
8. 
   Example of PO assessment through courses
   
9. 
   Feedback analysis from IAC, graduating student survey, and Alumni.
   
10. 
    Level of achievement of each program outcome (Rubrics, supporting courses, exit exam and exit survey)
    

The PO Assessment Process is shown in Figure ‎3.6 -6.

Figure ‎3.6 6. Program outcomes assessment process.

1. 
   Based on the Program Outcomes, the courses serving each outcome will be determined altogether with a specific level of emphasis as described in the mapping of program courses to program outcomes. In this step, it is ensured that all program outcomes are well addressed and covered in the curriculum, mainly through the core courses of the program.
   
2. 
   Secondary Outcome Assessment Process: A secondary outcome assessment process is based on course assessment aiming at locally (within the course) improving course outcomes by course instructors. Course outcomes are assessed both directly (exams) and indirectly (surveys) by course instructors. Each instructor reports, in the course file whether the course outcomes are achieved or they need improvement. In case an outcome needs improvement, the course instructor provides suggestions in the course file for improving the coverage of that outcome in the next offering of the course. The course file (syllabus, course outcome assessment, action for improving, copy of student exams, etc.) is submitted to the department office at the end of each semester for each offered course. The summary of course-based program outcome assessment for Terms 061, 062, .., 082 will be presented as part of the display material.
   
3. 
   Primary Outcome Assessment Process: The primary program outcomes assessment is independent from the course assessment (secondary) and the grading process. As program outcomes measure knowledge and skills at the time of graduation, the primary program outcome assessment is mainly based on a set of high level COE courses, a set of non-COE supporting courses (Math, Ethics, Discrete Math, English), a set of surveys, and an Exit Exam:
   

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  Direct Program Outcomes Assessment
  

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  A graduation exit Exam.
  

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  Indirect Program Outcomes Assessment
  

Dear COOP Supervisor:

The Department of Computer Engineering (COE) at the King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals employs a continuous assessment plan for its program according to the ABET engineering accreditation criterion. We are very much interested to know how our COOP students have met these criteria. Your answers will help us enhance our program and improve the quality of graduates to better serve industry.

Student Name: ___________________ Student KFUPM ID #.: _______________

Semester: __________________________Academic Year:____________________

I Program Outcomes

A Other skills required by your organization

1. 
   Practice their profession with confidence and global competitiveness and make intellectual contributions to it;
   
2. 
   Pursue a life-long career of personal and professional growth with superior work ethics and character, and
   

Strengths you see in the KFUPM-COE program and its educational objectives

Information on the person who completed this form:

More details will be given in the next sub-section on the Program Outcomes Assessment Method which is used to determine under what conditions a given program outcome can be considered as met or not.