The OWU Connection

As the University has begun piloting aspects of the proposed curricular initiative, The OWU Connection, a range of measures have been developed and are being used to ascertain the effectiveness of these programs.

UC 160 Assessment

• Survey given to UC 160 and non-UC 160 students about:
  • Understanding of OWU curriculum
  • Ability to find campus support resources
  • Awareness of OWU Connection opportunities
  • Study skills
  • Self-awareness of interests and abilities
• Pre/post questions
• Discussion rubric
• Instructor survey
• Focus groups of students conducted in SP 2011
• Retention and GPA comparison

Travel-Learning Assessment

• Questionnaire to students
• Questionnaire to faculty
• Travel-Learning rubric

Theory-to-Practice Assessment

• Applicants state three concrete learning outcomes and how they will be assessed
• Applicants submit post-experience reports including assessment of learning outcomes