UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA FAIRBANKS
APPRENTICESHIP TECHNOLOGY
Academic Outcomes Assessment Plan
Academic Year 1999-2000

Expanded Statement of
Institutional Purpose
Intended Objectives/Outcomes
Assessment Criteria and Procedures
 Implementation
MISSION STATEMENT:
The Apprenticeship Technology program is designed to give students the option to earn an Associate in Applied Science in Apprenticeship Technology following their completion of a formal trade apprenticeship program.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide vocational/technical/career training and education at associate degree levels.

GOAL STATEMENT:
* Make students the most attractive candidates for job openings and promotions within the trades, industry, and related fields.

* Provide a unique learning environment where students can obtain high quality classroom education, hands-on training, and practical vocational experience in a unique Alaskan trade or industrial environment.

* Responsive to the needs of communities, industry and government throughout Alaska, Canada and the United States of America.

1. Students who complete a Certificate or A.A.S. Degree in Apprenticeship Technology will possess the skills and knowledge to become highly competitive candidates for job openings and promotions within the trades, industry, and related fields.

1a. 80% of the graduates will secure employment in the trades, industry, or a closely related field or go on for additional education, training, or experience.

 

1b. 80% of the graduates will express overall satisfaction with the Apprenticeship Technology course of study

1a. Administration and analysis of the results of the yearly Survey of Graduates will be conducted by the program coordinator or designee who will disseminate results to the Apprenticeship Technology faculty.

1b. Same as 1a above.

2. Employers of graduates of the Apprenticeship Technology Program will be satisfied that these graduates possess the skills and knowledge (in the areas of communication, critical thinking, computation, human relations, vocational experience, and manipulative skills necessary for professionals in trades, industry, or closely related fields.		 2. A questionnaire will be sent to employers and graduates (who completed an Apprenticeship Technology Program within 2 to 5 years) during the Spring of 1999 and each subsequent 3 years.

The questionnaire will assist in identifying the importance of a graduate’s essential skills in communication, critical thinking, computation, human relations, vocational experience, manipula-tive skills and an understanding and appreciation.		 2. Administration and analysis of the results of the Outcome Assess-ment Employer

Questionnaire will be conducted by the program coordinator or designee who will disseminate results to the Apprenticeship Technology faculty.
3. Graduates will be encouraged to utilize their A.A.S. degree as a building block for the B.T. Degree. 3. Same as 2 above. 3. Same as 2 above.