Public and Nonprofit Administration, BA/BS (Undergraduate)
Student Outcomes
Assessment of Student Outcomes
Outcome PNA 1 PNA - Collaboration (undergraduate)
Students will work together and share the workload equitably to progress
toward shared objectives learned through structured activities that
occur over a significant period of time.
Objective 0
Collaboration (undergraduate): Work together and share the workload
equitably to progress toward shared objectives learned through
structured activities that occur over a significant period of time. The
objectives associated with this Outcome are listed below. Students
will: • Use knowledge of group dynamics to select appropriate roles. •
Use knowledge of group management to create effective plans. •
Successfully follow the group's plan. • Assess contributions of self and
others to the group dynamics.
Measure 1
2021 Status
2019 Status
Measure 2
2021 Status
2019 Status
Outcome PNA 2 PNA Critical Thinking (undergraduate)
Use systematic reasoning to examine and evaluate information and ideas
and then synthesize conclusions to propose new perspectives and solutions.
Objective 28
Critical Thinking (undergraduate): Use systematic reasoning to examine
and evaluate information and ideas and then synthesize conclusions to
propose new perspectives and solutions. The objectives associated with
this Outcome are listed below. Students will: • Assess relevant
information, perspectives and assumptions. • Construct logical
conclusions based on reason and evidence. • Formulate novel approaches
or create innovative interpretations. • Evaluate the novel approaches or
innovative interpretations.
Measure 1
2021 Status
Measure 2
2021 Status
Outcome PNA 3 PNA - Ethical Reasoning (undergraduate)
Students will use a decision-making process based on defining systems of
value. In addition, students will examine the importance of ethical
leadership to the success of high performing public and nonprofit
agencies.
Objective 29
Ethical Reasoning (undergraduate): Use a decision-making process based
on defining systems of value. In addition, students will examine the
importance of ethical leadership to the success of high performing
public and nonprofit agencies. The objectives associated with this
Outcome are listed below. Students will: • Recognize ethical issues
when presented in a complex situation. • Demonstrate understanding of
key concepts and principles underlying various systems of reasoning. •
Accurately apply ethical theories and terms to situations. • Demonstrate
the ability to deal constructively with ambiguity and disagreement.
Measure 1
2021 Status
2017 Status
Measure 2
2021 Status
2018 Status
Outcome PNA 6 PNA - Oral Communication (undergraduate)
Students will effectively communicate verbally with a public audience
across a variety of contexts.
Objective 32
Oral Communication (undergraduate): Effectively communicate verbally
with a public audience across a variety of contexts. The objectives
associated with this Outcome are listed below. Students will: •
Develop content appropriate to the presentation. • Organize the content
in a logical manner appropriate for the intended audience. • Demonstrate
evidence of rehearsal during the formal presentation. • Demonstrate
effective formal presentation skills.
Measure 1
2021 Status
2018 Status
Measure 2
2021 Status
Outcome PNA 7 PNA - Written Communication (undergraduate)
Write effectively for multiple purposes and audiences. Students will
develop content that is appropriate to a specific disciplinary or
professional context, drawing upon relevant sources. In addition to
being able to organize written material to suit the purposes of the
document and meet the needs of the intended audience.
Objective 35
Written Communication (undergraduate): Write effectively for multiple
purposes and audiences. The General Education objectives associated
with this Outcome are listed below. You can use these objectives as is
or modify them in the next step in GVAssess. Students will: • Develop
content that is appropriate to a specific disciplinary or professional
context, drawing upon relevant sources. • Organize written material to
suit the purposes of the document and meet the needs of the intended
audience. • Express ideas using language that meets the needs and
expectations of the intended audience. • Use conventions of grammar,
punctuation, usage, formatting, and citation appropriate to the specific
writing situation.
Measure 1
2021 Status
2018 Status
Measure 2
2021 Status
2017 Status
