Computer-Aided Machining Program Outcomes
| Program Measurements Used
| Results
| Comparison Data | Continuous Improvement |
1. Demonstrate safety awareness in the use of
tools and machines in manufacturing.
| Course outcomes assessed
via manufacturing lab participation and exams | 100% met this outcome
| Comparable to similar
programs in CAM | No change needed
|
| Employer Survey | Employer survey indicated satisfaction. |
| 2. Apply math, science, and technology
principles to solve problems in manufacturing. | Students performances in
two mathematics courses in the program MTHM 121 and MTHM 122 were assessed
through class tests and final examinations | 75% students earned “C” or
better in MTHM 121 and only 60% students earned “C” or better in MTHM 122 | Math performance is about
the national average in similar programs | No change is required in
the course content |
| 3.
Communicate effectively in an industrial/manufacturing environment. |
ENGL161
ENGL162 and
TECN115
outcomes,
Laboratory
participation, exams,
Employer Survey | 65% students
demonstrated performance at “C” or better level in English courses | Graduates and employers admit weakness in oral and written
communications | Intrinsic motivation will
be pursued in future classes |
| 4. Think
logically and critically. |
TECN111
outcomes,
Employer survey | 80% or higher met this outcome | Employer survey indicated
satisfaction. | No change needed |
| 5. Accurately measure and record values using
common precision measuring equipment. |
Correlates
to course outcomes in TECN131
TECN132 | 80% or higher met this outcome | Comparable to similar
programs in CAM | No change needed |
| 6. Program CNC
equipment effectively, efficiently and safely. | CAMM111, CAMM215, CAMM225, CAMM235 | 80% or higher met this outcome | Comparable to similar
programs in CAM | Maintain current equipment and software. |
| 7. Recognize the need to maintain currency in
the CAM/CNC
career field. | Graduate Survey | 100% met this outcome | Comparable to similar
programs in CAM | No change needed |
| 8. Demonstrate professional and ethical behavior
and understand the responsibilities and consequences. | Employer Survey | 100% met this outcome | Employer survey indicated
satisfaction. | No change needed |