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Liberal Studies Report on C3 (Oral Communications) Course Assessment June 2007 Prepared by: William Dulaney, Debra Connelly, and Kathleen Brennan Contents Introduction and Summary of Findings Goals of the Program Review Executive Summary of Findings Evaluation of Teaching and Assessment Methods in CMHC 201 A. Syllabi B. Faculty Survey Overall Effectiveness of Practices and Assessments in CMHC 201 A. Strengths B. Limitations Conclusion Summary Programmatic Recommendations Recommended Changes to C3 Learning Objectives Appendices Faculty Survey The National Communication Association’s General Criteria for Assessing Oral Communication Speaking and Listening Competencies for College Students Communication Survey Instruments Caudill Rubric I. Introduction This report evaluates teaching and assessment practices in Oral Communication (CMHC 201) as part of the ongoing review of the Liberal Studies Program (LSP). Our assessment is based on the required assessment components outlined in the LSP document (AY 2006-2007). A. Goals for this Report Determine if C3 learning objectives are being met by the program and instructors. Evaluate current learning objectives and revamp as necessary to meet the goals of the program, using criteria identified by the National Communication Association. Identify strengths and limitations of the program, and offer specific recommendations for program goals, teaching, and assessment. B. Executive Summary The committee finds that the C3 Oral Communication Program is in compliance with the University Liberal Studies Program (LSP) learning objectives Very clearly the C3 Oral Communication Program is in need of a ground-up overhaul. While the program is in compliance with the LSP learning objectives, it seems that this is a function of individual instructor effort rather than the result of coherent programmatic oversight. C3 program renovation should be identified by the new Department of Communication as an im