Student Learning Outcome Assessment
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Expanded Statement of Institutional Purpose |
Intended Objectives/Outcomes |
Assessment Criteria and Procedures |
Implementation (what, when, who) |
MISSION STATEMENT:
The Atmospheric Science Graduate Program will provide scientists and professionals with the training and insight to understand and explore the physical, chemical and dynamical processes of the atmosphere. GOAL STATEMENT: We will maintain a program of high quality and produce scientists and professionals capable of solving current problems and anticipating future challenges in Atmospheric Sciences. |
Upon completion of the program, graduates can function effectively in their area of expertise. |
Atmospheric Sciences will maintain a strong reputation
for producing well-trained graduates. |
Graduates will be surveyed to identify program
strengths and weaknesses. These surveys will be used in department
program development strategies. |
Students will be capable of analyzing
a problem, identifying the critical aspects, and devise appropriate
methods to resolve the questions that arise. |
Thesis will demonstrate the identification of and
solution to research problems. |
Committee will be surveyed after thesis defense. Students will be surveyed. |
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Graduates will be successful in obtaining work, or progressing in their field. |
PhD: 90% will be employed 1 year after graduation. MS: 90% will be employed or admitted to a PhD program
1 year after graduation. |
Graduates will be surveyed. |
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Demonstrated original thinking. |
At least one first authored peer-reviewed publication
for a PhD student and at least one conference abstract for an MS
student. |
PhD level students will produce one published or “in press” paper at time of degree completion. MS level students will give a professional presentation
with an abstract. |
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Students will have exposure communicating orally. |
Graduate students will have the opportunity to
practice effective public speaking. |
Seminar quality will be evaluated. Advisors
will provide feedback on effectiveness of the presentations. |
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