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Program Assessment

FYW Program Assessment-Academic Year 2007-2008

The First Year Writing Program Assessment report, prepared by Asao B. Inoue, shows the effectiveness of the DSP program and the student learning occurring in the writing program from a variety of direct and indirect evidence: portfolio ratings, portfolio competency measures, teacher commenting data, entry and exit surveys, passing rates, and grade distributions. From these data, the DSP placements appear to be appropriate and effective for students learning. Additionally, the writing program demonstrates learning growth along all outcomes and high levels of satisfaction.

DSP Retention and Passing Report-2009

The DSP Retention and Passing Report from IRAP uses statistical analyses to compare the English 5A/5B program to its predecessor, English 1. The new stretch program has a positive effect on student retention rates, especially for those who are designated as needing remediation by the university, regardless of whether students pass or fail English 5B. Additionally, remedial students in English 5A/5B perform better than the same students did in the old English 1LA course, passing at higher rates.