Student Learning Assessment Report Submitted by: Usha Rajdev ...

Academic Year : 2009-2010 Program: Administration and Supervision
Catholic Identity:
demonstrate high moral, ethical, and legal standards in keeping with the basic tenets of the Catholic Church that permeate
educational work and relations with students, colleagues, parents, clergy, and members of the community at large;
establish relationships with students, faculty, and parents that fosters mutual respect
exhibit an effective and caring attitude that seeks to develop the whole child intellectually, physically, emotionally, socially, as
well as spiritually, motivated by the example of Jesus Christ, the Servant Leader;
understand the importance of role modeling, and demonstrate sound virtues for students and faculty;
exemplify a love of teaching, appreciation of diversity, respect for the unique gifts and talents of all, and the importance of
integrating the values of faith rooted in Christian charity for all into the daily life of the school.
Provide a brief description of the assessment process used including strengths, challenges and planned improvements:
Description of Direct Measures: (rubrics attached)
Each Critical Assignment uses the same rubric that asks professors to rate the assignment on the 7 ELCC standards
(attached). Exceeds Expectations ratings are given a numerical score of 4, Meets Expectations ratings are given a score of
3, Developing Toward Expectations ratings are given a score of 2, and Does Not Meet Expectation rating of 1.
The following are descriptions of the Critical Assignments for ED 582, ED 583, ED 584, and ED 591 cited for each of the Learning
Outcomes below:
1) ED 582 - Building the Faith Community - Critical Assignment: Cumulative Project - Students are required to submit a12-14
page paper, double-spaced, APA style which includes the following: a) Personal mission statement; b) Back-to-School Opening
Remark, and c) Case Scenario Response.
2) ED 583 Catholic School Administration - Critical Assignment: FINAL PROJECT – Students are asked to submit a paper
based on the following scenario: You have been asked by your superintendent to present a paper to a group of teachers who would
like to be Catholic school principals. Since you have been an exemplary principal for several years, she has asked you to speak on the
topic of the administration of a Catholic school. Your paper will also be given to all of the new principals in the diocese. You need to
describe your vision of the role of a principal. She has asked you to be sure to include the following information and provide practical
examples in your presentation. You should also link the various sections to specific ELCC Standards.
Leadership Theories and their practical application to the leader in a Catholic school