The University of Texas-Pan American
Student Learning Outcomes Assessment Report
Semester: Spring 2006
College: Arts & Humanities
Degree Program/Major: Writing
Expanded Statement of Institutional Purpose
Mission Statement: The University of Texas-Pan American (UTPA) serves the higher education needs of a rapidly growing, international, multicultural
population in the South Texas Region. The University preserves, transmits and creates knowledge to serve the cultural, civic, and economic advancement
of the region and the state. The University provides students advanced instruction in academic programs offered through innovative delivery systems that
lead to professional certification, and baccalaureate, master's and doctoral degrees. Through teaching, research, creative activity and public service,
UTPA prepares students for lifelong learning and leadership roles in the state, nation and world community.
Student Learning Outcomes Means of Assessment Criteria for Success *Assessment Results*
(Use actual data to describe
annual performance.)
**Use of Results**
(What change was made?)
The student will:
1. demonstrate knowledge of
conventions of genre.
Research paper
written in ENG 1302.
60% of essays will
receive a score of
“Adequate or Better” on
the outcome.
74.0% of a random
sample of 127 essays
scored “Adequate or
Better.”
Criterion for success
was met.
See changes described
below.
2. integrate sources and use
of documentation styles. Research paper
written in ENG 1302. 60% of essays will
receive a score of
“Adequate or Better” on
the outcome.
59.8% of a random
sample of 127 essays
scored “Adequate or
Better.”
Criterion for success
was not met.
See changes described
below.
3. make and sustain an
argument throughout the
essay.
Research paper
written in ENG 1302. 60% of essays will
receive a score of
“Adequate or Better” on
the outcome.
70.1% of a random
sample of 127 essays
scored “Adequate or
Better.”
Criterion for success
was met.
See changes described
below.
