Public Disclosure on Master's Student Learning Assessment
(In compliance with the requirement of American Library Association, Committee on Accreditation)
Programs accredited by ALA: Master of Library Science (MLS)
Basic Enrollment Statistics
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| CATEGORY | 2023 | 2024 |
| Retention Rate | 88% | 86% |
| Average Time to Degree Completion (in years) | 2.4 | 2.8 |
| Employment Rate* | 71% | 80% |
| Master's student FTE enrollment | 313 | 310 |
| Total FTE enrollment (all programs) | 331 | 322 |
| Total FTE Faculty | 17 | 17.75 |
| Total FTE Student-to-Faculty Ratio | 19 | 18 |
| Average Class Size | 20 | 20 |
| Master's Degrees Awarded | 248 | 207 |
(Sources: ALA Trended Data, TWU Office of Institutional Research & Data Management, and SLIS Graduate Employment Survey)
*Employment Rate data comes from the SLIS Graduate Employment Survey, sent to graduates 12 months after graduation. The survey response rate for students who graduated in 2021-2022 was 18%. The survey response rate for students who graduated in 2022-2023 was 27%.
Program-Level Student Learning Outcome Assessment
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SLO 1: Students will be able to effectively apply content knowledge, as defined in relevant professional competencies, within library or information contexts.
| Student Learning Outcome (SLO) | Criterion for Success |
2023-2024 Outcomes |
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Assessment Measure 1: Practicum Final Evaluation, Professional Competence Assessment Evaluation of student performance in a library setting during the practicum experience. Broad categories of skills assessed include: Professionalism, Information Resources, Organization of Recorded Knowledge and Information, User Services/Reference, Independent Project/Research, Continuing Education, and Administration/Management. |
Rated average of level 2 or higher across all skill categories (Meets Expectations or Exceeds Expectations) | 100% (N = 199) |
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Assessment Measure 2: SLIS Student Survey, Professional Competence Assessment Self-assessment of professional knowledge and skills by graduating students. Students rate their perceived level of competence in each of the following broad categories of skills: Professionalism, Information Resources, Organization of Recorded Knowledge and Information, User Services/Reference, Independent Project/Research, Continuing Education, and Administration/Management. |
Rated average of level 2 or higher across all skill categories (Developing or Proficient) | 100% (N = 29) |
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Assessment Measure 3: Practicum Portfolio assignment Elements assessed: Portfolio clearly addressed all the goals set in the Action Plan; Portfolio included sufficient evidence to demonstrate how goals were met. |
Rated average of level 2 or higher across all categories (Meets Expectations or Exceeds Expectations) | 100% (N=200) |
SLO 2: Students will be able to effectively articulate plans for continuous, career-long professional development.
| Student Learning Outcome | Criterion for Success | 2023-2024 Outcomes |
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Assessment Measure 1: Practicum Reflection assignment Elements assessed: Reflection described how the library setting (both environment and human resources) influences students' positive practicum experience as well as challenges; Reflection articulated how students’ practicum experience can facilitate their future professional development. |
Rated average of level 2 or higher across all categories (Meets Expectations or Exceeds Expectations) | 100% (N = 200) |
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Assessment Measure 2: Practicum Professional Development Plan assignment Elements assessed: Professional Development Plan identified 3-6 goals for professional/career growth; Professional Development Plan described appropriate strategies to achieve growth in the identified goals. |
Rated average of level 2 or higher across all categories (Meets Expectations or Exceeds Expectations) | 99.5% (N = 200) |
SLO 3: Students will be able to effectively employ current information and communication technologies to meet information needs in library settings.
| Student Learning Outcome | Criterion for Success | 2023-2024 Outcomes |
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Assessment Measure 1: Practicum Final Evaluation, Technological Knowledge and Skills Evaluation of student performance in a library setting during the practicum experience on the Technological Knowledge and Skills competency. Students are evaluated on 5 technology competency areas. |
Rated average of level 2 or higher across all skill categories (Meets Expectations or Exceeds Expectations) | 100% (N = 199) |
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Assessment Measure 2: SLIS Student Survey, Technological Knowledge and Skills Self-assessment of Technological Knowledge and Skills by graduating students. Students rate themselves on 5 technology competency areas. |
Rated average of level 2 or higher across all skill categories (Developing or Proficient) | 100% (N = 29) |
Source: TWU SLIS Academic Institutional Improvement Report, 2023-2024
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