Upward Bound

Goal	Means of Achieving	Outcome	Methods of Assessment	Results	Result Use
Disseminate monthly headcount reports to departments. Distribute cohort information each semester. Disseminate department specific survey summaries (from university-wide surveys) as applicable.	Create new headcount template. Regularly update cohort information. Breakdown overall summary information into department specific information.	N/A	Reports created and disseminated.	Headcount template has been created with the timely dissemination of reports (minus November 2009). Cohort reports will be distributed at the end of the year.	In the future, cohort reports will be distributed once per semester.
Create assessment page for each department.	Create template for department webpages. Meet with Chip to force pages to department sites. Meet with DPH to share webpage features and expectations.	N/A	Department level webpages created and updated regularly.	6-column models for each department can now be publicly viewed from the Student Affairs Assessment webpage; however, department level webpages have not yet been created. This will probably be looked at more during the summer.	Checking to see if this is feasible and/or necessary.
Develop department level learning outcomes.	Meet with each department to draft outcomes. Continually refer to these in planning conversations with directors and coordinators.	N/A	Department level outcomes drafted and posted to website.	January 12: Department level outcomes have been developed for Counseling Center, Nontraditional Student Center, and have been worked on for MSC. Due to the nature of this year being a "catch-up" year for everyone in regards to assessment in Student Affairs, this goal will have results at a rate slower than originally anticipated.	May 24: Continue working with departments in the coming years on developing departmental level outcomes; however, for now, focus on the use of division learning outcomes first.
Complete draft of website outline and timeline, which would move annual reports, accreditation information, and program review online.	Create website outline. Work with SAT department to complete timeline.	N/A	Website outline created. Draft of website will be in progress.	Accomplishments and the annual report have been integrated with the 6 column model.	Accreditation documents will be integrated in the future along with the ability to upload documents. This goal will be carried into next year.
Implement and refine program review processes for the first five departments.	Schedule kickoff meetings for each department. Meet with departments to setup self-study meetings and site visit. Post summaries of program review to departmental websites. Refine process based on reviewer and department level feedback.	N/A	PRs scheduled. Summaries posted to assessment and department websites.	Student Affairs Technology and the Testing Centers have completed program review. Women's Center and Career Services' reviews have been scheduled.	Tutoring/Testing reviews have been rescheduled for spring 2011. All other reviews are on target.
Ninety percent or more of the enrolled Upward Bound students will demonstrate that they have achieved the academic skills and motivation necessary for academic success.	Educational Specialists will perform weekly grade checks, midterm and final grade evaluations. Tutoring, SEOP assistance will help students follow a rigourous course of instruction	Post-secondary enrollment and graduation	Achieving a 2.0 high school GPA at the completion of their 1st year in the project, a 2.3 high school GPA at the completion of their 2nd year in the project; a 2.7 high school GPA or higher at the completion of their 3rd year in the project and by achieving a 3.0 high school GPA or higher at the completion of their 4th year in the project. (3.0=B)	100% complete	UB staff works closely with students and high school counselors to ensure that their classes include the rior necessary to prepare for college (Honors/Advanced Placement, and Current Enrollment).
Graduating seniors will enroll in post-secondary institutions.	Upward Bound staff will provide college tours and workshops on admissions and registration. Throughout high school, each participant will maintain a rigorous course of instruction.	Post-secondary enrollment and graduation	Within 120 days of graduating from their respective high schools, 90% or more of each Upward Bound graduating class will enroll in and attend the post-secondary instituion of their choice.	100% complete	Continue process of admissions, financial aid, etc. and track progress weekly of post-bridge.
The equal access committee will identify a minimum of 100 eligible students who are member of groups that have been traditionally underrepresented as college students; ie. members of racial or ethnic minority groups; women; and handicapped persons.	By December 15, 2009, 75 economically disadvantaged, first generation, and/or handicapped students will be selectd for project participation. These students will be selected from the target high schools in Davis School District (Clearfield, layton, and Northridge high schools) and the Ogden City Schools (Ben Lomond and Ogden high schools).	Post-secondary enrollment and graduation	Upward Bound Equal Access Committee will meet with target high school and junior high school counselors, administrative staff and instructors to identify and recruit potential candidates.	100% complete	The equal access committee continues to recruit using referrals as in previous years.
Ninety percent or more of the enrolled Upward Bound students will demonstrate that they have achieved the academic skills in reading, writing, mathematics, sciences, and study skills that are essential for post-secondary education.	Educational Specialists will perform weekly grade checks, midterm and final grade evaluations. Tutoring, SEOP assistance will help students follow a rigourous course of instruction	Post-secondary enrollment and graduation	By scoring at the 60th percentile or greater on the CRT State Standard Achievement test at the end of their 1st year of participation in the project; by scoring 70% by the end of their 2nd year in the project; and by scoring 80% by the end of their 3rd year in the project.	100% complete	Students receive instruction in Test-taking Strategies to assist with these assessments.
All Upward Bound graduates who enroll in college each year will have adequate financial aid packages that will meet all normal college expenses.	Upward Bound staff will provide seminars, retreats, one-on-one sessions to prepare financial aid and scholarship packages and shepherd these applications through appropriate divisions, agencies, etc.	Post-secondary enrollment and graduation	Upward Bound staff will provide seminars, retreats, one-on-one sessions to prepare financial aid and scholarship packages and shepherd these applications through appropriate divisions, agencies, etc.	100% complete	UB staff will continue its support in helping students find and apply for financial aid and scholarships and shepherding students through the process to success.
Adopt regular assessment training meetings facilitated by the assessment committee.	Meet with assessment committee to develop assessment professional development workshops. Work with assessment committee to refine skills. Incorporate assessment pyramid into new employee training. Gather feedback from Division on the effectiveness of training.	Staff members will increase knowledge and understanding of assessment and the processes associated with assessment.	Trainings developed. Feedback from Division (survey) and assessment committee (focus group) on the effectiveness of trainings. Individual feedback from staff members regarding assessment trainings.	A document has been completed detailing assessment trainings, focus groups have been held with DPH, trainings will be held periodically with groups that have like interests.	DPH liked having focus groups to discuss assessment, so we will hold these on an annual basis. More focus will be place on departments' used of results in the coming years.
Implement student employee project and assess effectiveness of the project.	Distribute pre and post tests to student employees. Load employee evaluation onto StudentVoice. Work with pilot departments to refine process throughout the year.	N/A	Analyze pre and post tests, case studies, and supervisor evaluations to determine the effectivness of the student employee program.	One year of trainings have been held with 2010-11 currently being scheduled, and results are currently being analyzed.	We will continue the student employee for 2010-11 as we continue to make refinements and assess its effectiveness.