School of Biological Sciences Undergraduate Degree Programs Program Name*Biochem & Mol BioBiological SciencesBiology/EducationDev & Cell BiologyEcology & Evol BioExercise SciencesGeneticsHuman BiologyMicrobio & ImmunoNeurobiology2017 Program Survey: BIOLOGY_UNDERGRAD PURPOSE: UCI is required to submit reports to our institutional accreditor, the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Senior College and University Commission. A Mid-Cycle report was submitted in May 2017, attached are the schools submission gathered via EEE Scout. As part of our Reaffirmation efforts, we will need to submit updated or new Educational Effectiveness Indicators for every degree program UCI offers. INSTRUCTIONS: Please refer to the attached 2017 Program Survey, if applicable. If not applicable (I.e. program has recently been established), please answer “No” and select answers. Please be sure to complete a survey for every degree program in your school – if one is missing or if you have any questions/ concerns , please contact Brittany Aguirre (Blaguir1@uci.edu)Name (First, Last)*Email*Title*1. Have formal Program Learning Outcomes been developed?*YesNo2. If program learning outcomes have been developed for this program, where have they been published?Is the answer in the 2017 Program Survey still true?*YesNoIf no, please select all that currently apply: (Control click)*All course SyllabiSome Course SyllabiUCI CatalogProgram WebsiteProgram HandbookOther: Available in department bylaws3. Other than GPA, what data/evidence are used to determine that graduates have achieved stated program learning outcomes?Is the answer in the 2017 Program Survey still true?*YesNoIf no, please select all that currently apply: (Control click)*Course EvaluationsInternship/Field/Clinic EvaluationsAnnual Progress ReportGraduate Student Teaching ExperienceStudent Focus Groups/InterviewsCapstone ProjectPortfolio ReviewPerformances/Products (artistic/professional program)Student Honors and AwardsResearch Publications and PresentationsThesis Advancement to Candidacy ExamQualifying ExamComprehensive Exam Dissertation Proposal DefenseDissertation Defense Institutional Data (Retention, Time to Degree, Graduation Rates, etc.)Licensure ExaminationPlacement RatesStudent SurveyAlumni Survey Employer SurveyOther: data on rankings; graduate seminars; service-learning report4. Who interprets the evidence/data from the assessment measures listed?Is the answer in the 2017 Program Survey still true?*YesNoIf no, please select all that currently apply: (Control click)*Program FacultyDepartment Level Committee (Program Review, Curriculum, or equivalent committee)School Level Committee (Program Review, Curriculum, or equivalent committee)Advisory BoardStaff who have assessment responsibilitiesDepartment ChairAssociate DeanDeanSenate Council (Graduate Council/CEP)Program director/headOther: External Reviewers; Associate Chair, Graduate Studies; other faculty5. How are the findings used?Is the answer in the 2017 Program Survey still true?*YesNoIf no, please select all that currently apply: (Control click)*Examine Skill DevelopmentRefine PedagogyImprove CurriculumExamine Curriculum ContentStimulate Faculty DiscussionSupport Planning/Resource AllocationRe examine Program Learning OutcomesInform Accreditation ReviewImprove AssessmentInform Scholarship of Teaching (publications, conference presentations, etc.)Other: guide graduate students to success6. What is the process for analyzing results of the assessment data and developing action items?Is the answer in the 2017 Program Survey still true?*YesNoIf no, please describe current process:*
