This document describes the Department of Accounting's assessment process
designed to determine the degree to which the department and our programs meet their
stated objectives. The assessment process is based primarily on stakeholder feedback as
described in the College of Business "Assessment and Stakeholder Feedback
Process." The information collected is used to identify strengths and weaknesses as
well as suggestions for improvements to the department and our degree programs.
The College of Business and the Department of Accounting assessment is
based primarily on feedback from the stakeholder groups described in the College of
Business assessment plan. Perceptions of stakeholders will be obtained primarily through
surveys. The department's assessment committee will work with the college's committee to
coordinate assessment activities.
To obtain additional information about the BBA and MPA degree programs,
the department will also conduct the following additional activities:
1. Student advisory councils--Advisory councils for both the BBA and MPA
degree programs will be conducted at least once a year. Results and recommendations will
be reported to the department.
2. Recruiter/employer interviews--On a continuing basis, the department
chair or other faculty representative(s) will interview recruiters who actively interview
on campus.
3. Student performance--Grades in all accounting courses will be used as a
means of program assessment. A minimum level of competence is ensured by requiring
students to maintain at least a 2.0 GPA in their major.
The Assessment Committee should review the department assessment process
for effectiveness at least once every five years. Results of the review, including any
recommendations, will be incorporated into the department's assessment plan.
