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 | 2024 | 2025 |
| Retention Rate | 86% | 87% |
| Average Time to Degree Completion (in years) | 2.8 | 2.5 |
| Employment Rate* | 80% | 80% |
| Master's student FTE enrollment | 310 | 332 |
| Total FTE enrollment (all programs) | 322 | 344 |
| Total FTE Faculty | 17.75 | 16.75 |
| Total FTE Student-to-Faculty Ratio | 18 | 21 |
| Average Class Size | 20 | 20 |
| Master's Degrees Awarded | 207 | 164 |
(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 2022-2023 was 27%. The survey response rate for students who graduated in 2023-2024 was 26%.
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 |
2024-2025 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 = 170) |
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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 = 21) |
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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=169) |
SLO 2: Students will be able to effectively articulate plans for continuous, career-long professional development.
| Student Learning Outcome | Criterion for Success | 2024-2025 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 = 169) |
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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) | 99.4% (N = 169) |
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 | 2024-2025 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 = 167) |
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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 = 21) |
Source: TWU SLIS Academic Institutional Improvement Report, 2024-2025
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