West Virginia State University

This assessment report details the evaluation of student learning outcomes (PLOs) and Master's Field Test (MFT) performance for the BSBA and BAE programs, covering data from Fall 2022 through Spring 2025. It includes analysis of student results, identified weaknesses, and proposed improvement actions. Additionally, the report presents student achievement data, including graduation, attrition, and retention rates by program, spanning the years 2018 to 2024, assessing performance against set goals.

This document details the Academic Affairs Assessment of Student Learning for the Business Administration Program for the 2024-2025 academic year. It outlines the assessment of five Bachelor of Science Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs) during the fall 2024 and spring 2025 semesters. The plan includes the use of a Curriculum Assessment Map, Educational Testing Service (ETS) Major Field Test, and Graduate Exit Surveys. It emphasizes a continuous improvement process, or "closing the loop," by periodically reviewing assessment data, refining assessment approaches, and enhancing course materials and assignments to improve student mastery and meet international accreditation requirements from ACBSP.

The document outlines an assessment plan for West Virginia State University's Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Program. It employs a multi-pronged approach that includes evaluating program learning outcomes (PLOs) across core courses and concentrations, analyzing results from the Educational Testing Service (ETS) Major Field Test, and collecting data via a Graduate Exit Survey. The plan aims to provide a comprehensive assessment of the overall degree program and its specific concentration areas.

This document, titled 'State of Tomorrow: Sustain,' highlights West Virginia State University's crucial role as an anchor and economic driver in the community and the broader state. The strategic focus areas include preparing students for future employment, connecting educational initiatives to job opportunities to retain talent within West Virginia, and fostering strong community engagement and partnerships. It emphasizes the institution's commitment to responsiveness in education, workforce readiness, and student success across fields like agriculture, education, and cybersecurity, supported by ongoing capital campaigns aimed at securing the university's future.

This document outlines a strategic vision for West Virginia to become a leader in agriculture, primarily through the establishment of a College of Agriculture at West Virginia State University. Key objectives include addressing significant food insecurity within the state, increasing local agricultural production to bridge the existing consumption-production gap, and enhancing workforce participation by creating new employment opportunities in the agricultural sector. The overall aim is to prepare students with relevant skills for a technologically advanced world and foster sustainable economic growth and self-sufficiency in agriculture for the state.