Sport Management Learning Outcomes & Assessment Data

Excellence in sport management education requires institutions and their academic unit/sport management programs to be accountable to the public concerning student learning outcomes. Therefore, in our efforts to be accountable, transparent, and to provide reliable public disclosure of key student learning outcomes, the School of Business is providing this student learning outcomes and assessment data for your review.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Bill Nowlan, Ed.D., at 617-243-2262 or by email at bnowlan@lasell.edu.

Student Learning Outcomes

Program-Level Student Learning Outcomes Matrix - Academic Year 2019 - 2020

Identify Each Student Learning Outcome and Measurement Tool(s)	Identify the Benchmark	Total Number of Students Observed	Total Number of Students Meeting Expectation	Assessment Results: Percentage of Students Meeting Expectation	Assessment Results: 1. Does not meet expectation 2. Meets expectation 3. Exceeds expectation 4. Insufficient data
SAMPLE SLO 1 - Develop critical thinking models that include qualitative and quantitative techniques and be able to analyze and solve problems using these models in an ethical context.
Internship Evaluation (indirect)	100% of students will receive scores of 4 or higher	Summer 2019 - 20 Fall 2019 - 20	Summer 2019 - 20 Fall 2019 - 20	Summer 2019 - 100% Fall 2019 - 100%	Summer 2019 - 3 Fall 2019 - 3
SLO 2	Students will be competent and demonstrate an increased awareness of the impact of technology on the sports industry
Measure 1SMGT 301: Facility and Event Management Oral Presentations with use of power points as part of this 300 level course	85% of students will achieve a mean score of 80m or higher on the Oral Presentation Evaluation Rubric (Direst Measure)	44	43	98%	3
SLO 3	Students will be competent and demonstrate the ability to conduct and evaluate research appropriate to the Sport Industry
Measure 1 SMGT 496 Senior Capstone Exam Question 2	80 % of students will score a 12 (80%) or higher on Q2	29	21	72%	1
Measure 2 SMGT 496 Senior Capstone Project	80% of students will score 85 or higher on the Capstone Project (Direct Mea)	29	24	83%	2
SLO 4	Students will critically self-evaluate the progression of their professional and personal growth with the use of technology as a tool for enhanced performance as a Sport Manager
Measure 1 - Senior Writing Prompt: Near the end of the Senior Capstone Project each student chooses one connected learning experience that applies to their career and provide a 2-3 page written reflection on connected learning experiences
Measure 2
SLO 5
Measure 1
Measure 2
**Explanation of course action for intended outcomes not realized:

Assessment Data

Program-Level Operational Effectiveness Goals Matrix

Identify Each Operational Effectiveness Goal and Measurement Tool(s)	Identify the Benchmark	Data Summary	Assessment Results: 1. Does not meet expectation 2. Meets expectation 3. Exceeds expectation 4. Insufficient data
SAMPLE OEG 1 - To optimize enrollment and retention
Measure 1 The SMGT program will see sustainable growth in the program	The SMGT program will see numbers maintained/increase each fall semester	Fall 2018 - 24 Fall 2019 - 33	3
OEG 2 To continuously seek to improve teaching and learning
Measure 1 Teacher Evaluations	80% of the SMGT faculty will be rated as meets expectations or exceeds expectations	All full time faculty scored higher than 80 % on teacher evaluations for 2018-19	3
Measure 2 SMGT faculty will 3 days plus 3 Faculty In-Service spend at least 2 days additional time at Per year Program/school meetings
OEG 3 To continue to nurture and strengthen affiliations with the local Sport Community
Measure 1 To continue to hold advisory board meetings	Will meet twice per year	Meeting was held in Fall 2018	1
OEG 4 To remain committed to professional growth through activities such as professional organizations, conferences , faculty development or volunteer efforts
Measure 1 All full-time faculty will attend at least one professional conference	All full-time faculty will attend at least one professional conference	All full time faculty attended at least one professional conference	2
Measure 2 All full time faculty will maintain at least one professional membership	All faculty will maintain at least one professional membership	All fulltime faculty had at least one professional membership	2
*Explanation of course action for intended outcomes not realized: Due to extenuating circumstances we were unable to hold an advisory board meeting this past spring as many of the members were unable to attend our proposed date for the meeting.*

Program Information Profile

PROGRAM INFORMATION PROFILE
This profile offers information about the performance of a program in the context of its basic purpose and key features.

Name of Institution Institution:        Lasell University
Program Accreditor: Commission on Sport Management Accreditation (COSMA)
Institutional Accreditor: New England Association of Colleges and Universities (NEASC)
Date of Next Comprehensive Program Accreditation Review:      2022
Date of Next Comprehensive Institutional Accreditation Review:             2022
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Program Context and Mission Program Mission: To develop sport managers who are proficient writers and effective oral communicators, while fostering the personal growth and professional behaviors required for success in the sport management industry. Graduates will show mastery of principles, techniques and concepts of the sport management discipline through proper industry application and usage of each.

Program Goals:

Goal 1: Application of Connected Learning principles to the Sport Industry Upon completion of the major program of study in Sport Management, students will be able to:
1. apply classroom learning experiences to professional practices, duties and responsibilities and vice versa
2. demonstrate and display the ability to express professional growth strategies appropriate to the Sport Industry
3. evaluate and reflect on sport as a microcosm of society that both influences and is influenced by moral, ethical, economic, social, political and religious factors.

Goal 2: Best practices for professional behaviors within the Sport Industry Upon completion of the major program of study in Sport Management, students will be able to:
1. exhibit appropriate interpersonal communication skills with others.
2. demonstrate leadership, management, and administrative principles and practices specific to the Sport Industry

Goal 3: Problem-solving in the Sport industry Upon completion of the major program of study in Sport Management, students will be able to:
1. critically assess Sport Industry problems and use best practices in research methodologies to create possible solutions, and effectively report results (oral and written).
2. exhibit appropriate and successful use of technology and technological resources appropriate to the Sport industry.
3. critically self-evaluate the progression of their professional and personal growth with the use of technology as a tool for enhanced performance as a Sport Manager.

Goal 4. Research in the Sport Industry Upon completion of the major program of study in Sport Management, students will be able to:
1. demonstrate the theoretical and conceptual frameworks that guide the research process and the application of the research process to the Sport Industry
2. propose (oral and written) a research design, implementation, analysis, and assessment plan for solving problems, issues, or concerns unique to Sport Management education and the Sport Industry.
3. complete research processes using Qualitative, Quantitative, Mixed Methods, Action, or Project Management Research strategies as applied to the Sport industry.

Brief Description of Student Population: Traditional ages (18-22) primarily from New England region. Admissions Requirements: The Office of Undergraduate Admission holistically reviews each application for admission and selects from its applicants those students who are best qualified to benefit from a course of study at Lasell College. Many factors are considered when evaluating applicants for undergraduate admission: scholastic record; personal evaluations of the applicant submitted by faculty or counselors at either the secondary school or college/university level; scores on standardized tests; extracurricular involvements; personal statement or essay; and choice of academic program at Lasell. The Office of Undergraduate Admission admits qualified students without regard to age, race, color, national origin/ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, membership in or application to the uniformed services, or other protected status. The campus visit and personal interview are weighted during a candidate's application review. Therefore, applicants are strongly encouraged to visit campus and arrange an interview. Interviews or campus visits can be arranged by contacting the Office of Admission by telephoning (617) 243-2225, or online at www.lasell.edu.

Indicators of Effectiveness with Undergraduates As Determined by the Program

Graduation
Year: 2020; # of Graduates: 24; Graduation Rate: 75%
Completion of Educational Goal (other than degree - if data collected)
# of Students Surveyed: # Completing Goal:
Average Time to Degree
4-Year Degree
Annual Transfer Activity (into Program):
Year: 2019-20; # of Transfers: 15; Transfer Rate:
Graduates Entering Graduate School
Year: 2020; # of Graduates: 24; # Entering Graduate School: 8
Job Placement (if appropriate)
Year: 2020; # of Graduates: 24; # Employed: 15
Additional Indicators, if any: