Academic Program Model

The framework for the college's academic program model is illustrated in the following figure. It shows the major components of the academic model and their interrelationships at the College Level, Department Level, and the Course Level. At the College Level, the learning outcomes are information literacy and communication, information technology, critical thinking and problem solving, leadership and teamwork, and global awareness. Supporting the College Learning Outcomes are the Major and General Education Learning Outcomes. In general, the Major Learning Outcomes ensure that student graduate with professional skills, global awareness, communication skills and the ability to synthesize, analyze and solve problems.

Notably, the various types of outcomes drive their knowledge domains, which in turn determine the academic and supporting activities, whether in the form of academic activities, resources, or infrastructure. Pedagogical innovations and trends are used to develop the degree program curricula. The course syllabi and course content are developed with defined course outcomes. The content is delivered using state-of-the-art facilities and quality support materials to perform the predetermined activities and achieve the Course Learning Outcomes.

Demonstration of the achievement of the College Learning Outcomes is the responsibility of the students. These outcomes are assessed mainly through their portfolio requirements during the last year of study. Assessment of the Major and General Education Learning Outcomes are course embedded. Assessment protocols include tests, projects, critical reflection, portfolios, oral presentations, research projects, exhibitions, capstone projects and internships as well as formative and summative evaluation. Data is collected from course assignments, projects and activities to evaluate the program outcomes. This data is then analyzed by the various constituencies, who represent the College's Advisory Board, to judge whether market demands and societal needs are being satisfied. The outcome of this evaluation and review process is fed back into the academic program in order to refine the outcome over time and drive curricula changes.