A new 5-year assessment plan, specifically designed for our chemistry program, was created to enrich student learning and evaluate student success.  The focus of this work was to evaluate program student learning outcomes and, ultimately, gain a greater insight regarding their preparedness for future courses and careers.  The sequence of assessment is clearly defined with having only two program student learning outcomes assessed each year.  Assessment data from year one included these courses:  principles of chemistry laboratory, organic chemistry, physical chemistry, biochemistry, materials chemistry, integrated laboratory experience, and special topics in chemistry.  The data revealed that students were meeting or exceeding the standard in many areas.  Some areas included demonstrating knowledge of the synthesis and reactivity of substances as well as using critical thinking to recognize components of a problem, formulate strategies, and execute a solution.  This type of critical thinking and its applications are extremely important for upper level courses, careers in industry, and graduate programs. Assessment data from year two included these courses:  principles of chemistry, organic chemistry, inorganic chemistry, various laboratory courses, fuels and energy chemistry, and biochemistry.  Data from year two indicated that students are meeting or exceeding the standard in demonstrating communication skills reflective of professional standards in chemistry consistent with the American Chemical Society.  In addition, data showed that students are successfully demonstrating disciple-specific core laboratory and calculation-based skills.  Considering the results from the first two years of this assessment plan, our program shows that students have gained critical thinking skills in these areas of chemistry and they can apply these skills in real-life scenarios.  The faculty will continue using effective teaching strategies to optimize student learning and ensure student success.

Incorporating a new 5-year assessment plan to enhance student learning and career readiness in chemistry

Macromolecular Chemistry: The Second Century

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