Learning Outcome 1: Alternative Testing
As part of the alternative testing process, OSD students will increase their understanding of their rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act as measured by a pre- and post-survey.
Assessment Measures
Students who have received the accommodation of alternative testing will be given information at the beginning of each term with a link to complete the pre-survey. The information will focus on college student rights under the ADA. During finals week, the same students will receive the post-survey with the same information to assess how well the information was retained (i.e., increased understanding).
Assessment Data Collection Plan
Pre-survey data will be collected during each semester. Post-survey data will be collected at the end of finals week each semester. An internal database containing all students who have alternative testing accommodations will be used to distribute both the pre- and post-surveys.
Existing Data
N/A
Analysis of Results
The results will be analyzed by comparing data collected from the pre- and post-surveys for fall and spring individually, and then again by comparing the two data sets from both terms.
Use of Results
The results will be shared with OSD staff, the Leadership Team for the Student Life division, the Student Life Assessment Council, and via the OSD website. The findings will be used to assess how well students understand their rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
- Student Life Domain: Social Justice
- Institutional Strategic Priority: Student Success
- Institutional Learning Outcome: Knowledge: Mastery of Content and Processes of Inquiry
Learning Outcome 2: Student Success Panel
Students who attend an OSD Student Success Panel will gain an understanding of how accommodations can contribute to academic success as measured by a pre- and post-questionnaire.
Assessment Measures
A pre- and post-questionnaire will be administered. The pre-questionnaire will be distributed to participants immediately before the student panel discussion, and the post-survey will be distributed immediately after. OSD students will attend a student panel consisting of current or recently graduated OSD students who will discuss their experiences using accommodations and how these contributed to their academic success.
Assessment Data Collection Plan
Pre-questionnaire data will be collected at the beginning of the student panel and the post-questionnaire data will be collected at the end of the panel. An internal database containing OSD students will be used to recruit both panelists and participants.
Existing Data
N/A
Analysis of Results
The results will be analyzed by comparing data collected from the pre- and post-questionnaires.
Use of Results
The results will be shared with OSD staff, the Leadership Team for the Student Life division, the Student Life Assessment Council, and via the OSD website. The findings will be used to assess how well students understand how the use of accommodations can contribute to academic success.
- Student Life Domain: Personal, Social, and Professional Identity Development
- Institutional Strategic Priority: Student Success
- Institutional Learning Outcome: Knowledge: Mastery of Content and Processes of Inquiry
Learning Outcome 3: WorkAbility IV (WAIV) Job Club
Students who attend an OSD WorkAbility IV (WAIV) Job Club workshop session will gain an understanding of job preparation concepts as they relate to students with disabilities and how these concepts can contribute to post-academic professional goals as measured by a pre- and post-questionnaire.
Assessment Measures
A pre- and post-survey will be administered. The pre-survey will be distributed to participants immediately before the workshop begins and the post-survey immediately after. OSD students will attend a Job Club workshop that provides information on job tips, best practices, and disability disclosure in the workplace.
Assessment Data Collection Plan
Data will be collected at the beginning and end of the workshop. An internal database containing OSD students will be used to recruit for the workshops.
Existing Data
N/A
Analysis of Results
The results will be analyzed by comparing data collected from the pre- and post-surveys.
Use of Results
The results will be shared with OSD staff, the Leadership Team for the Student Life division, the Student Life Assessment Council, and via the OSD website. The findings will be used to assess how well OSD students understand how their academic goals can contribute to their professional development.
- Student Life Domain: Personal, Social, and Professional Identity Development and Community Engagement
- Institutional Strategic Priority: Student Success
- Institutional Learning Outcome: Transformation: Integrative Learning