Goal 1: A learning environment that is current, relevant, and reflects the theoretical foundations of information studies.
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Objective 1.1: Alignment between program curriculum, state, and national standards and professional competencies as stated by professional organizations.
- Outcome 1.1.1: Alignment of ALA competencies and standards with program objectives by fall 2007 semester (Completed in 2004).
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Objective 1.2: Accommodation of a diverse set of interests in the information professions.
- Outcome 1.2.1: A three-year plan posted on the LIS web site projecting the course offerings at all sites for the coming three year period (Completed spring 2007). This is updated each spring semester.
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Objective 1.3: Instructional effectiveness is evaluated with a diverse set of measures.
- Outcomes 1.3.1: An online departmental course evaluation student survey made available by fall 2007.
- Outcome 1.3.2: Implementation of a data information system that systematically collects input from current faculty, students, alumni, and employers (Completed summer 2007).
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Objective 1.4: Student reflection on the current and future state of the field.
- Outcome 1.4.1: Foundation and Capstone courses will facilitate student reflection about the current and future state of the field (Completed fall 2006 with new capstone rubric).
- Outcome 1.4.2: All core courses will provide course assignments that facilitate student reflection and future state of the field (Completed spring 2007; see ALA standards course matrix).
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Objective 1.5: Professional guidelines and core values concerning the social, ethical, and service responsibilities of librarians and information professionals are instilled in students.
- Outcome 1.5.1: Program professional guidelines and core values concerning the social, ethical, and service responsibilities of librarians and information professionals are identified.
- Outcome Goal 1.5.2: Program professional guidelines and core values concerning the social, ethical, and service responsibilities of librarians and information professionals are linked to learning outcomes of all core courses (Completed spring 2007; see course matrix).
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Objective 1.6: Students integrate theory and practice.
- Outcome 1.6.1: Students will successfully demonstrate the ability to integrate theory and practice in a capstone portfolio prior to graduation (Completed; see capstone rubrics).
- Outcome 1.6.2: Students will articulate a set of professional values that reflect a deep, operational knowledge of the field prior to graduation (Completed fall 2006; see capstone since fall 2006).
